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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
THE RODY PETRIFIED.

A petrified body, which is said to be
the finest specimen ever found in that
section of the country, was exhumed
on Monday by workmen engaged III
removing the bodies from the old Mach
pelah cemetery at Tenth street and
Washington avenue, Philadelphia. Inc
body, which is that of man, is in a
perfect state of preservation. The
medical profession of the city is already
greatly interested in the discovery and
Superintendent Franklin, of the GENE
terry, is overrun with applications to
view il.
The body was discovered by a gang
OF men working in the southeast sec
ticn of the cemetery and its associations
are such as to warrant excitement in
the scientific world, Although four
bodies were taken from the same grave,
two were totally decayed, the third was
partially preserved, while the fourth
was in state of perfect preservation:
The body was incased in an old
fashioned walnut coffin which was well
preserved. When the lid was removed
the workmen were surprised to find the
occupant fully preserved and having
the appearance of a person but recent
ly Inferred.
The body seemed to be that of a man
about 40 or 45 years old. Apparently
be was Frenchman, and as near as
could be appropriated he had been in
the grave about so years. There were
no visible signs of decomposition. One
of the workmen in the presence of sew
eral spectators yesterday Knocked on
the dead mans breast and there was
given out q sound such as is produced
by blow on piece of stone.
The body was enveloped in white
merino shIoud, while the hands were
encased in cotton gloves. Aside from
the dirt spot caused by the earth falling
on it when the coffin was opened, the
shroud was pure white and perfectly
preserved. The head of the body was,
however, the most astonishing feature
of the phenomenon. The face, which
was round and smooth, was perfect;
the eyes being open while the mouth
dropped just alittle.
Over the scalp was full growth of
brown hair. The arms and hands,
which were crossed below the waist,
were also preserved. In fact, the body
appeared to have just been placed in
the ground.
According to Superintendent Frank
lin, the body was buried by an under
taker who is known to have been dead
for over forty five years. This gives
rise to the belief that the body has been
in the ground for nearly half century.
By what causes the body has been so
thoroughly preserved is a matter Of
speculation. a theory. however, is
that when the man was buried his
body was in well. preserved condition.
After being placed in the ground the
body is supposed to have come in con-
tact with stream of lime water, evil
dence of which has been found in the
ground. AS lime water is said be an
excellent preservative of bodies, it is
supposed that being inferred in soil of
this nature the body was petrifed.
A large number of physicians have
taken samples of the soil TO have an
analysis of it made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

The MANY friends of General M. D..
Corse in this city and throughout the
State. and especially those who follow
ed him as captain in the Mexican war,
and as general officer in the war be-
tween the States, will learn with
regret that he is lying at his
residence unconscious, and with only
a few more hours to live. Heisseventy-
min years old, has been breaking up
for Il year or two, and the recent death
of his beloved wife has fastened to him
the end that must come to all. He will
die loved by all who know him, but none
will cherish his memory more than the
men he so often led to victory, and in
whose pleasures and sufferings ne bore
an equal part.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

THE election law continues to be a
debatable question among some OF the
democratic newspapers of the State.
They apparently don't hold the idea
that it is better to let we'll enough
alone. Under the present law every
man can vote who is entitled to do so,
and every voter can cast ballot for
whom he pleases, and if be can not
prepare his ticket, sworn officer is
stationed at the booth to assist him, if
asked to do so. In this city every one
who weat to the polls last November
comedies that there could not have
been a fairer election, and as it was
here, so, doubtless, was it everywhere
else in the Stat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

The Alexandria GAZETTE entered its
ninety sixth year on January LIST, but
SO clipper as youngster, it bids its
numerous readers, at home and abroad,
happy New Year. Ninety.six is
pretty good old age, but, like its State,
Virginia, the GAZETTE never tires"
In its time, not only newspapers but
generations, and even nations have
born and died, but, like the brook, it
goes on, and, what's more, keeps up
with the procession.-Pince George
Md, Inquirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

The Alexandria GAZETTE ended its
95th year on January 1st. This is
what may be termed in American
journalism q green old age. Other
wise there is nothing green about the
GAZETTE except a little moss that is
occasionally seen upon its back. But
" lille it may be opened to criticism on
this point, there is much to be said in
favor Gifts rugged candor. Itgenerally
says what it believes-and evidently
believes what it says. May it live to
he atleast hundred years old.-Lou-
DOM IeLephORe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

FOUND UNDER THE sNow.-Mrs. Julia
Bergoman, who is about forty years old, had
a narrow escape from being frozen to death
in Washington on Thursday night She
slipped st Fifth and E streets and fell into a
deep bed of snow. The fall stunned her and
she made no attempt to rise. In a few
moments she was covered with snow, and
could not be seen by the few persons who
passed Tie corner. After she had been in
the snow bank assonut half an hour two officers
accidentally stumbled ovee.. her body and res
cued her. The policemen picked n ar up and
9 lrried her into Schafer's drug store where
stimulents were administered and medical
attendance rendered. The woman revived to
such an extent that it wss not thought neces-
ssry to send her to hospital, SO she was
taken to the Sixth police precinct station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
ssa- GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEX.
ANDRIA.
W oodward Il Lothrop,
10th, nth & F SITS, n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
Alexandra Market, February o.

7 he railroads are still blockaded, so far at
least as the freight business is concerned, and
no grim or Country Produce were offered on
Change this morning. We note that Flour
is strong and firm. Wheat is active aud
wanted at full prices; range 90 to 60, as to
coalition of samples. latter for choice long
berry Corn Al to As. Rye is higher at so
to 50. Oats 80 to SO. Dressed Poultry,
Pork, Eggs and all kinds of Provisions have
advanced Groceries and Millfeed are steady.
Hay is in liberal supply. Straw is very dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

THE ''reformers" in South Carolina
seen to be as much in need of reform
as those of New York. 1t has recently
been discovered that nearly every
county and sub.dispenserin that State is
short in its accounts. In almost every
insiaucein which modern political REF
ormation" has been successful! in this
country, the result has been to the in
jury of the public, and that the last set
ofrascals has been worse than the first.
But this is not at all surprising in a
couatry of free and unrestricted suff
7.ooa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
FRIGHTENED orr.-A PeaksyiIle CORE

FRIGHTENED OFF.-A Peaksville CORE
spondent of the Bedford Democrat says
nMr. ]. q. Overstreet has deserted his farm,
in the Goose Creek Valley, in Bedford coun-
ty, and moved to Rockbridge county. He
had comfortable little home and until last
year was contented and happy. One morn
ing last fall he found that his spring had
sunk. leaving deep cavern, at the bottom of
which appeared to be q large stream of rum
ming water Since then this cavern has in
creased in size until now it is twenty-five or
thirty feet wide. The water in the steam is
over eighteen feet in depth, and, strangely,
flows directly north towards the mountaiLs),
while the other streams in this section flow
with. The chasm Is daily increasing in size.
sv,- -: of the running water sounds
ike like 'a a mighty rGs river Mr. oyerstFeet be;
coming alarmed at the continual caying IN OF
his land. has deserted his fam, and, as De-
fore stated, left the county"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

AT A recent meeting of miners, the
president of all Ohio union stated that
the settlement of every miners strike
during the last five years had been
effected by corrupt Influences. As the
settlements referred to were brought
about by the strikers leaders, if what
the Ohio president says be true, these
leaders must be corrupt But, they are
leaders still, and it is natural, there
fore, that miners strikes continue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
To CELEBRATE PEABoDY's BIRTH

To CELEBRATE PEABoDY's BIRTH
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Massey has sent out circular letter to
the county and city school superinten-
dents calling attention to the fact that
the 18th of this month is the Tooth ami
versary of the birth of George Peabody
and asking that appropriate exercises
he held in the schools on that day.
Mr.. Massey sends also programme
which he request be carried out as far
IS practicable. This includes recita-
tons of appropriate pieces prepared by
MIR. James C. HARDWOOD and Miss Julia
Henning, of Richmond, sketch of
Peabody's life and extracts from his
letters; and an extract from an address
bv DR.. Curry, on Peabody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of the letters re.
naming in the Alexandria, Va, postoffice
February 8.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter office.
Bell. Miss Georgia Merrick, Miss Mamie
Carter, Martha McFslden. Mrs Bridget
Corbip, Matte Robbins, Ethel
Elsman, Miss Sadie Tucker, Miss Francis
Jackson, Lind Washington, NJ J
Janniss Mrs RI Warren, Jessy
Kinsolving, Mrs o A woodward, Mrs Gussie
&C. CARLIN. P. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

As SENATOR Hoar, of Massachusetts,
collected money in his State with
which 20 bride negroes in Alabama to
vote the populist ticket, he, of course,
must endorse Senator Aliens resolution
to admit the populist who claims to have
been elected Senator from the latter
State and whose credentials have been
signed by Governor Kolb. Senator
Hoar evidently agrees with Senator
Sherman that anything is justifiable in
law aud morals that will beat down
the democratic party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
Bows Shirt Waists Reduced.

Percale and Calico Waists, all sizes. Re-
duced from % and 35c to 16asc
Navy Blue Flannel Waists. Sizes to II
Reduced from 81 90 to Toe.
Very Fine Wool Flannel Waists. Reduced
from 81 90 to SOC.
Mothers Friend" Waists of outing flannel
and calico Reduced from SOC to 35c.
Mothers Friend" Waists, Numbered per-
Gale. Reduced from SLIGO to SOC.
(Third floor :. ...........10th st. building.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

SUCH weather as this, it seems to
common human nature, would be suffi-
Gent to make even a Daniel Dancer
part with little of his hoard to relieve
Che crying necessities of the poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE has
entered its ninety-sixth year, aud bar
ring slight predisposition to political
indigestion and a general antipathy to
youth and buoyancy of spirits, it is
6cst.class newspaper. We extend our
best wishes to the GAZETTE, with the
hope that it will grow younger with
e.-ChartottesriUe Progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
Attempted Assassination.

san FRANCISCO, Feb ga man named
Hola nd, an alleged forgcr. attempted to as
So ss;na'e j. w Holman. president Of the Ne
vaia Bank, here. this morning, and then
niastllly shot himself Holman is not in
ju.s,;. The cause of Hollands action was the
refusal Of the bank to cash q check
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

THE HORRORS of shipwreck even in
mild weather are terrible enough in all
conscience, but in such as is now pre-
vailing the mere thought of them is
sufficient to make the heart quake and
cease to beat regularly and to make
brave men who have calmly looked
death in the face under other circum-
stances have feelings akin to qualms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
JapaneSe Goods.

Fireproof Bean Pots. 4sc and CSC.
Blue and White Dwarf Teapots, 25c.
B'ue and White Dwarf Baking Dishes, 25c.
Blue and White Dwarf Umbrell. Jars,
St97.
Imari Umbrella Jars 1929.
Tokenabi Umbrella Jars, So so.
3-:old God Embroidered Screens, So 65.
Third Goor............. .......... first annex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

Can you doubt the virtues of Qura-
toll after reading the hundreds of testi-
monials of prominent citizens who have
tried it. Use it according to directions
and have no fear of results
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

Snow SHEDS heretofore have only
been erected over the tracks of the Pa
cifc railroads, but if what occurs in the
present shall occur in the future, such
sheds will have to be built also over
the railroad tracks between here and
WASHINGTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
THE BROADER. GENERALsHIP.

THE Observation-Disclosures.
AS stated in yesterdays GAZETTE
the officers of the First Brigade met in
Richmond on Thursday to elect a
brigadier general in place of Gen.
Anderson, resigned, but without re-
suits.
Eight ballots were taken between
Colonies Nalle and Nash, and each re-
suited in the former receiving six votes
10 the latter's five. The Nash mep
then held consultation and decided
to withdraw their candidate in favor OF
Lieutenant-Colone a. l.. Phillips, OF
the First Regiment. Colonel Phillips
at the previous meetings had been a
warm supporter Of Colonel Male, aud
it was confidently believed that the
officers of his regiment would support
him, and if not, that Colonel Pole, who
had left the Nash forces in order to in
sure an election, would do so. 1t trans
PRED, however, that neither did, and
the result of this move was to change
the deadlock in no material particular.
A recess was then taken for dinner.
The balloting was then renewed, and
over fifty were taken. Each resulted
in six votes being cast for Colonel
Phillips and five for Colonel Nalle.
At o'clock, after thirty-tive ballots
had been taken, the Governor was COM
mnnicated with, and he ordered the
officers to proceed. The Governor de-
clined to dissolve the meeting, bat said
he would hold them until they came to
= decision. After more balloting with
out further change or result, they ad.
journed until to-day.
The Dispatch says: "The Nalle men
will positively vote for no one but their
candidate, aud although the Nash men
are willing to make any reasonable
concession to insure an election, they
will, under no circumstances support
Colonel Male. Colonel Pole may final
" be prevailed upon to vote for Colonel
Phillips, but this appears to be exceed
lngly doubtful Should the Governor
dissolve this meeting and call another
one after Colonel Gaines has recovered,
the result would in all probability be
the same as hitherto. Colonel Phillips.
after having supported Colonel Male
for so long time, naturally feels
agrieved that his associates should so
strongly oppose him, and there is little
probability of his again allying himself
with the Nalle forces. Colonel Pole,
who has hitherto supported Colonel
Nash, will, it is presumed, support
Colonel Male, and the result is
that Colonel Phillips and Colonel
Pole have simply shifted positions.
Governor O'Ferrall seems deter
mined to have the matter settled one
way or another at this meeting, for he
said Thursday night that he did not
know when he would dissolve it. The
brigadier must be elected; the Governor
has no power to appoint Colonel Nalle,
ss the ranking colonel is in command
of the brigade.
The Times says: "The State has
been put to a large cost in connection
with this matter, and much personal
unfriendliness has been engendered
among the officers. The subject has
been much discussed by the public,
and the officers are being severely
criticized for their dilly. dallying over
the election"
Other efforts made yesterday and last
night to elect General failed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
MARRIAGE OF A BLIND COUPLE.

Professor ]. W. McCambridge, mem
Der of the faculty of the Virginia Deaf,
Mu'e and Blind Institution, and Miss
Mary w. Anderson, former pupil,
wers married at the institution on
Thursday. Professor McCambridge is
totally blind and Miss Anderson's Wis
ion is very defective. Both are well
Known throughout Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

E Before vacating the prem !
8 ises on the southeast cor :
5 ner of King and Royal SITS. ]
3 we will offer the remain :
s ing HOLIDAY and FAN :
5 CY GOODS AT AND Be !
3 LOW COST. Wishing to {
s avoid the trouble incident !
. to removing the stock to !
: our permanent store, we !
5 have determined to let it J
. go for what it will bring. {
3 The stock, though small :
5 and incomplete, contains !
3 useful and practical arti-
8 cles, such as you buy at
5 all times-Plates, Cups !
3 and Sauces, Teapots, and /
= Glassware of every de !
5 scription, Lamps, Bisque !
8 Figures and Ornaments, (
: Bases, Bric-a- Brac, Leath !
, er Goods, Fancy Baskets, !
: etc. Cur lease expires :
5 on "Wednesday, the 10th )
. instant, so those desiring .
2 to take advantage of this :
5 opportunity will please 5
. call at once. .
3 ISAAC EICHBERG. 8
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

Mr.. c. E. Knots, soliciting agent
of general advertising, died last night
in the store of the Sadler Paper Com
pany, Richmond, from an overdose of
laudauum. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

judge S. w. Howerton, of Roanoke,
was painfully injured yesterday by the
explosion of boiler in his kitchen
range.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
School Building Burned.

MANASSAS, Feb. 9.-The colored in.
dustrial school building, about mile
from this place, was burned last even
inc: insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

PEOPLE IN this city who like to
have points marked in their lives from
which to make dates and as there are
such every where else, there must be
some here-have had distinct one
cut for them by the present spell of
weather, that will last as long as their
memory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

The tug Minnie and barges Volun-
Ieer and Puritan have been libeled for
sinking the schooner John c. Haynes
in Hampton Roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

The steamer Teutonic, from Liver
pool, arrived at New York this morn
ing. Nothing has been heard of the
La Gascogne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
o. w. o. Hardmap, Sheriff of TYLER

o. W. o. Hardmap, Sheriff of Tyler
county, w. Va, appreciates good
thing and does not hesitate to say so.
He was almost Frustrated with cold
when he procured bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. He says: ut
gave me prompt relief. l find it to be
30 Invaluable remedy for coughs and
colds" For sale by L. Stabler & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

Y. NJ. G. AT the meeting in
Staunton on Thursday of the Y. M. G.
A. of the State the following officers
were elected
President, R. NJ. Smith, of Rich
mond; First Vice President, P. A. Key
ser, OF Lynchburg; Second Vice Presi
dent, q. E. Vawter, of Miller Manual
School; Third Vice President, F. a.
Lamb, of Manchester; Secretary, b. c.
Snead, OF Lynchburg; First Assistant,
t. S. Hamilton, of Abingdon; Press
Secretary, w. R. Haight, of Manches
ter; State executive committee, 0. B.
Morgan, of Petersburg; R. W. Hillery,
of Warrenton; B. w. Bond, of Front
Royal; G. G. Gooch, of Staunton, and
w. W. Lyman, of Roanoke.
Tho morning session closed with a
Bible study, conducted by Rev. Theron
Fl. Rice, CT Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

Recorder COTS bill to increase his salary
and patronage has been favorably reported III
the New York Legislature
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09
New Baskets.

Waste Paper Baskets, 30c to SD.
ILflnts' Hampers, palm, So to $40.
Photograph Holders, 35c.
Coored Mats, suitable for bottom of work
bags, bair-receivers &C., 25c.
(Thirl annex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-09

NfEN's and BOYS GLOVES, Buck, Calf.
IHI Goat and Sheep Skin, all prices, at
AMOS B. SLAYMIKER,S
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-11-21
Old Chinese Coins.

The first known coin is Chinese. 1t Is
copper, and specimens weighing from
one to five pounds, and supposed 10
late from period at least 1900 years
-.tois Christ. are still in existence.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-27
VENEZUELA IN PARAGRAPHS.

IlFnt states are III tNt Union.
Population OF Venezuela il 2,l9l9as.
Venezuela contains SGG.0OQ square miles.
FIFTEEN PER cent of the population are
pure hlcodod Indians.
The territory In dispute Is about tho
size 81 out State ~ Maine.
British Gunna was acquired by England
through treaty In lVN
In 1928 the amount of gold mined IN
NcucgDela was $500 ounces
slavery Ia the Republic wns abolished
by the decree OF March a. iS5t.
vorcsuela's export trade with New
York reaches s. 900 coo a year.
Difficulties between Venezuela ana Great
Britain urat arose In 1896.
It ~ estimated that seventy nve revo-
buttons have occurred since the establish
mont NJ the Republic.
An absolute separation g church and
Ytntn has been effected. ciVi marriage 10
pressiVo institutions have been oStblish-
Cd
prNioualy to 1856 her public sehool nys-
ion, WIS N.ry nunuportaut only lJl@ pulilS
holuE In attendance alrite pnnre schools
In the wear mentioned NOW the attend
once cNceels 100000.
The roneututlon malyoa presidents nell
pihl, Tor reelection ana II iH the enincS'
,nicl,or Of Venezuelan statesmen to es.
/ tahl'sh the politics of The country on u
| iirm footing OF i"acv ana order
Tho nrau.lal Stem Of Ntueaurla Is tho
/ pdniratiou nud envy OF AL south Amen,
can coun'rc-. the aiuglo roid rtaudNu
/ / ctng ia force ana thu pubhc doht neihg
OF quite INSIGNIFICANT proportions.
! 1hr United Stutca Win.siot. Mr. rilc ot
! Nirgiua once Vcutuitd 10 present nltnt Vt
/ TO the president on ,nc oerurion minus .
/ nccktio. l'rUn0tnt l'ln't,o WY tNntNlN
arotte and .hortly atttrwafd sent ham
| about his business.