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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

WHEN the three elections commit
tees of the U. S. House of Representa-
tives were appointed, the republican
members thereof said partisanism
would have nothing to do with the re-
ports they would make, and that in
making them they would be governed
solely by law and facts. But though
the law and the facts in the contested
case from the Petersburg district, 10
this State, show that the democratic
contestee, like his two democratic pre-
decessors, Messrs. Venable and Epes,
was legally and fairly elected, the re-
publican members of the committee
have reported in favor of the republic
can contestant, simply on the ground
that as negroes compose q majority OF
the people of that district, fair elections
there should always result in the sue
cess of the republican ticket. To such
men, fairness and republicanism are sy-
anonymous terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

A TRAMP STRIKES A YOUNG LADY.
On Monday q tramp called at the house
of Mr.. L. F. w. Lake, near Warrent0n,
and, speaking in German, asked Miss
Lola Lake for something to eat. Not
understanding his request she asked
what he wished, when he became in
furiated and struck at her. he was ar,
rested, and at the trial Wednesday
morning Mr.. A. Nusbaum acted as in
terper. 1t was developed that the
tramp thought the young lady was
making fun of him and he was dismiss
ed. It appeared that he was somewhat
affected in mind, and money was given
him to pay his way to Washington
Warrenton Banner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The NIcGrath Mystery.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 3.-Tbe
coroner's inquest in the McGrath case
was held this morning. Samuel P.
Langdon, who was arrested on sus.
picion of having caused the death of
the victim, Anna ]. McGrath, occupied
a seat beside Detective Kettler. Al
though somewhat pale, the accused ap-
peared to be composed.
The first witness was Henry III. Nc
Grath, father of the dead girl. He tes-
tilted that he knew nothing of the alli-
ance of his daughter with Langdon,
and did not know that the couple lived
together where the girl was found dead
on March %.
Mrs. Efie Butterfeld, sister of the
victim, stated that Anna told her she
was engaged to be married to Mr.. Lang
don. The witness told of the purchase
of two ounces of chloroform by her
sister.
Miss Florence Stewart declared that
a month ago Miss McGrath stated to
her that Langdon said he would Kill
her miss McGrath) should she keep
company with any other man.
Sausser, the drug clerk, from whom
Miss McGrath purchased chloroform
for the alleged purpose of killing Ca
nary bird, declared that although he
feared the girl intended committing sui
eide, after she obtained the poison, she
dispelled his fears in this connection be-
fore leaving the store.
DR.. Lehman, who made an examination OF
the v.scera and blood of the dead girl, stated
that the stomach contents gave no evidence
of poison and that the blood contained no
chloroform or prussic acid, and that he had
been unable to definitely ascertain the exact
causc of death.
The jury rendered a verdict holding Lang
don for the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 3, 1896.
THE BILL for transferring the land

The BILL for transferring the land
upon which the surrender of General
Lees army took place, into a national
park, was introduced in Congress by
Mr.. Low, of New York, republican,
and, during the war between the
States, a volunteer officer in the federal
army. The commissioners named in it
are Messrs. Este, of Virginia; Glore, of
Kentucky; Henderson, ofIllinois; Ora
ham, of Pennsylvania, and Franklin, of
New York, each of whom is to be paid
ten dollars day while engaged, and
the sum of $500 is appropriated for
the purchase of the land. If these gen.
tlemen wish to buy the land on their
own account, and adorn and beautify it
for the pleasure of Northern tourists,
and the owners want to sell it to them,
nobody has any right to object, but
why all the people of the South should
be taxed in order to have the scene of
their crushed hopes and aspirations
and their lasting sorrow made an ever
present memory, is what they, nor any
Northern man of proper feeling, can
tell,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

THE LIMOGES profess to be greatly
shocked at the recent garroting of five
negro insurgents in Cuba. The garrote
is certainly no more Objectionable as a
means of death than the gallows or the
electric chair, but, leaving that matter
out of the question, hanging by the ribs
would have been too good for the
wretches referred to, who rode up to q
white mans house and demanded OF
the mother all her money, and because
they found more than she had given
them, chopped her and her four daugh-
tiers to pieces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Bishop A. M. Randolph is i'll at his
home in Norfolk.
Col. Mercer Slaughter, of Orange, has
presented to the State Library small
bronze bust of President Jefferson
Davis.
1t has been decided that the "Schocl
OF Methods" will be held in Charlottes-
vile this year. About FIVE hundred
teachers will be 10 attendance.
Rev. E. B. Pollard has resigned the
pastorate of the First Baptist Church,
Roanoke, to accept professorship in
Columbian University, Washington,
D. G.
Captain Hudgins, of the Virginia
oyster police, captured ten vessels from
Newport News and one from Crisfield
while dredging planted oysters on
Hampton bar.
It is understood that Superintendent
of Public Instruction Massey has de-
cided that Mrs. Fannie Bagby who was
elected a member of the school board
in West Point will have to give up that
pOSitlOu ao 10 uao oauiSnOu ninioeiA 'AN
under the law she cannot serve.
1t is the expressed purpose of the
McKinleyites of this State to not only
defeat Col. Lamb if he is put up for
delegate at large at the State conven-
ton, but they are going to do their
best to Dust him from the national COM
mitteee and from the State chairman
ship.
Judge Edmund Waddill, jr., manager
of McKinley's canvass in Virginia, and
ex. Congressman Bowden, of Norfolk,
whom Col. Lamb deposed as city chair
man there, after long conference in
Richmond yesterday, left for Washing
ton on political business, in connection
with the presidential campaign in Vir-
pinia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

THE FURTHER Senator Chandler
goes, the worse it is for him. MIR. Put
new, to whom he attributes the McKin-
lev rebellion in New Hampshire, re-
plies to him in kind, and proves that
the Senator is as devoid of truth as he
is of other laudable qualities. 1t GER
tainly looks now as if Mr.. Chandler
were serving his last term i'll the
Senate. Then, too, Mr.. Reeds wiser
supporters are provoked with him for
calling their favorite bimetallist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03
Lynched by a Mob.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April Sat 2
o'clock this morning negro, eighteen
years old, was taken from jail at Tupe-
10, sixty miles from here, by mob and
lynched in front of the courthouse.
The mob went to the sheriff's house,
overpowered him with shotguns,
marched him to the Jail and forced the
keys from him. The men wore mas ks
and their identity is unknown. The
prisoner attempted an assault on an esti-
mable white lady near Plantersville
two weeks ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

The IMPRESSION prevails throughout
the North and West that the chief cause
of the success of McKinleyism is the
support it receives from the A. P. A.,
which is exceedingly strong in both
those sections. If that be so, and Mr..
Mckinley be nominated, so much the
better for the democracy, and the coun-
try for men who desire to secure their
own religious freedom, will not sup
port party that would deny that of
other neople.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate yesterday the postoffice
appropriation bill was discussed. Mr..
German opposed abolishing country
postoffices, and absorbing them as
branches of city Offices. He oppos-
ed the plan as undemocratic and stated
that the Baltimore postoffice territory
included two Congressional districts,
and this postoffice was exerted toward
influencing the selection of men for
Congress. Mr.. Elkins advocated sub
sides and other means of extending
American commerce on the seas The
postoffice bill went over. Mr.. George
closed his speech, covering three days,
in opposition to Mr.. Dupont's claim to
seat.
In the House the question of appro-
pristing public money for private or
sectarian institutions, which was de-
bated for several days during the con-
sideration of the District of Columbia
appropriation bill in connection with
some appropriation for charitable insti.
tutions in Washington was fought
over for four hours. By a vote of
143 to 135 the bill was recommitted.
There was long discussion over the
appropriation of money to Howard
University, colored institution. The
speakers were Messrs. Hainer, Cannon,
Evans and Sayers. The discussion was
largely political. The House voted 129
to los to retain Incorporation, thus,
in measure, reversing its action when
the District bill was up. One hundred
and seven republicans, 10 democrats
and populists voted for the amend.
ment, and SIS republicans, AZ democrats
and 8 populists against it. The sundry
civil bill, as amended, was passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03
THE METHODIST PROTESTANTS.
Rev. A. E. Warfeld, of Lyncnburg,

THE METHODIST PROTESTANTS.
Rev. A. E. Warfeld, of Lynchburg,
created stir in the Maryland Meuho-
dist Protestant conference in Baltimore
yesterday by attempting to call Rev.
DIR. F. T. Tagg to account for an edi-
torial attack upon Yale College, which
was printed in the Methodist Protestant,
of which DR.. Tagg is editor.
Rev. Mr.. Warfsld said he was Yale
man, and wanted this attack explained,
but the moderator ruled him out of Or
der, and thus cut off what promised to
prove an exciting episode.
The report of the committee on the
superanuate fund was presented by ].
R. Cation, of this city, and it was refer
red to the committee on superannuates.
The report recommended that the per-
manent superannuate fund be increased
to 500 900, and that it be increased by
subscriptions of $40, payable on April l.,
1898, and that astanding committee on
this work be appointed. 1trec0mmend.
ed that superannuate fund league be
organized, and that pastors commend
this work to their congregations.
The report of the Washington and
Alexandria missionary society was pre-
sented, and referred to the committee
on missions. The report showed that
the society has connected with it four
auxiliaries, with ninety-one members
and one life.member. The society COL
lected $123.91. President Kinzer re-
uuested that delegates put in his hands
promptly their wishes in regard to ap-
pointments.
On motion of Rev. DR.. F. T. Tagg,
the conference instructed that an as.
sessment of $500 be levied on the
churches to defray the expenses of the
twenty-four delegates to the general
conference, which meets on May 10, the
same to be paid in by May 10.
At night the anniversary OF the
MARYLAND conference union of the
Christian Endeavor Society was held.
An open parliament, or experience
meeting, was held for several hours,
during which the preachers and lay.
men told how money is raised in the
various churches and on the circuits.
The envelope system was generally in
dorsed by the experience of those who
Lave tried it. Stated amounts are put
In an envelope each Sunday and special
collections ID other envelopes are made
monthly for the general church benev-
olences. No action was taken to bring
about the adoption of q uniform sys-
tenn, but each church was left to raise
its money as may seem best,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03
Gold Cure Profits.

MILWAUKEE, April S.-The board Of
supervisors has decided to test the con-
stitutionality of the habitual drunkard
act, which compels the county to pay
S130 each for the reformation of drunk
ards by means of the gold cure method
of treatment. Several cure establish
ments in the county that have been
reaping a harvest since the law was
passed by the last republican legisla-
ture, have claims aggregating $22, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

1t will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks of bilious
collie to learn that prompt relief may be
had by taking Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In
many instances the attack may be pre-
vented by taking this remedy as soon as
the first symptoms of the disease APP
pear. 25 and so cent bottles for sale by
L. Stabler & Co., druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03
Postolice Robber CAPTURED.

RRIDGEToN, N. j., April 3.-Charles
Filler, notorious outlaw, in attempt
ing to rob the postoffice at Shiloh at
last night started the burglar
alarm and was pursued and shot by
Postmaster Tomlinson and his sons and
lodged in Jail. This is the fifth bur-
glary at the Shiloh posto6ice since
Tomlinson has been postmaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Both monetary and commercial affairs have
been quiet during the week with no feature
to mention. The receipts of grain continue
light and the fishing season has hardly set in
is being an unusus lily backward year. There
is no change to note in rates for money. In
New York yesterday money on call was firm
at 3iaa4 per cent, last loan at per cent,
and closed at 3ls A per cent. Prime mercantile
PIPER 51sa61s per cent. In Baltimore money
r ties are unchanged. The transactions in
local shares are light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

Thomas Wharton. member of tho edi.
torial staff of the Philadelphia Times, commit
ted suicide this morning by Jumping from
the fourth. story of his boarding house. he
Was SO years of age, and is believed to have
been suffering from temporary insanity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

Tho market closes quiet, while Wheat IS
dull Corn is firm, but there are no changes
to note in quotations. Country Produce IS in
demand and prices are firm, the weather hay-
ing turned cooler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

RICHMOND MARKET. April g. The offer,
ings of grain are barely sufficient TO warrant
quotations, and the market continues quiet
with little doing while prices remain un.
changed. We quote: Flour So 25a4 % for
fine to patent family brands; Wheat 1Oa1l:
Corn 35a361a Rye 40a45 : Oats 25a32.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, April 3.-ThC
market continues dull with little doing. the
offerings of grain being very light. Prices
remain about unchanged. We quote: Flour
81 25a4 so for fine to patent roller Whea!
GOATS; Corn 32a36; Rye 3Sa40; Oats 25a
30; Butter 14a16c; Eggs 1Oa11c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

No NEW CLOTHES ON EASTER SUN
DAY.-It is no longer good form to
make parade of ones clothes on Eas-
ter Sunday. Well-dressed people al
ways dislike to wear new costumes at
any time, as they have the air of adjust
ment that belongs to olde- and more
frequently worn garments. Entire
newness is delightful in flowers and
ideas, but it is limited quantity,
and it must not pervade ones per-
sonality, and Is absolutely uDpar-
donable in shoes. Easter, like the
season when it comes, should have a
tinge of brighter effects with sugges.
ton of colors to come, but should
not have the glare OF midsum-
mer or the liberty of the seashore.
Easter gowns for church and street
wear in the best form will have had a
private airing if new, and in many in
stances will have been worn before, nor
will they have that aggressive rustic
which has become SO pronounced that
it amounts to a crackle. Easter flowers
will be worn in limited quantities and
in smart looking boutonnieres, the
waterfall variety of the bouquet having
been relegated to interior villages. 1t
ia predicted that the carnation will to
some extent supersede the violet, both
on account of the latter's limitation as
to temperature end by reason Gifts very
long popularity.
One or two American Beauties or close
bunch of jonquils or narcissus will bc in
vogue. Lilies of the valley will appeal to the
pure.minded, although they are too sugges-
tive of brides, by Bhom they have been mo.
nopolized. For.1men's buttonholes, pink
pinks and mignonette are admissible.
Children have the greatest Easter liberty.
Nothing seems too gay or bright for them,
and they will form the lights in background
81 nal. prnomad men and Women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

In the Iowa Senate yesterday the bill to
legalize the manufacture of Liquors in the
State was defeated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

LOB sALE.-.ACCoTINK MIL ,oo A sc,ej
II FARM.-Farm contains about ~ h ay
of level, we'll improved land. eoS yIili - hs.
and outbuildings, orchards, etc. '-' noser,
good run of custom, and good wasS' fpT city
Will sell mill separately or oxchsngs a A. terp;
property. For further particulars sn' y
apply to or address LANES
Accotink, Fairfax county "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. AprL h
Beeves-no trading; beef 6lia' q pr 10
Calyes-market slow and &c lower c5eep
prime veals $3a5. 80 per 100 io'' o 70
and Lambs-market slow and weah pU mon
prime eheep $3a4.371h per 100 lbs Coz GS1Ib ID:
to very choice lambs S4a5. - per In tGo ib:.
Hogs-market lower at S4a4.3o per Nv :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. April p
Refined Sugars-Cut loaf 5 5.16cper pound
Standard powdered 5 9.16c per H.. Cubes
5 9.16c per Id; ganulated . 5-lGc fine
graduated 5.16c; Confectioners' BLOC
Crystal A 5 Slice; Keystone 10 loc
per H. Since tho advance in the earlier part
of the week the market has been steady TO
firm, with further advance looked for.
CoFFEE-The market for spot Rio closed
steady, with quotations on the basis OF l3.-cr
per lb for No 7 and 1890 for No. 5. Mid
COffees were firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Aprl :,
Cattle.-Market 1Oa15c higher; common =
choice dressed steers So 50a4 - en- ~
beevea S4.30a440. HOES Common % q
prime heavy and medium weight hog. 81,
a3.95, with the bulk of the sales al @y'.t5 Is.
3 85, and light weight hogs 95.9os ION
Sheep.-There was strong market io' LIS us
with some sales 10c higher. Tbe;e oo "I m
good demand on the basis of S,ia3.Iy ;.1 4,
prime to common sheep, the bulk s s.ag5O
$3.50a3 rs. Lambs wero active al -
for common to choice fiocks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

NEeL1aEE SHIRTS, LAUNDEKhD' y
IN all prices, at .vu.EEBs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

CHoRT ENDS, INDIA LINENS. l "a
y wide at &c; 40 inches wide, at 81 g rps p;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03
SENATE.

The Senate was not in session to-day
having adjourned yesterday until Mol
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-03

BALTIMORE CATTLE MAREET. April =
Beef Cattie-The market has been dui! anu
values 1SsAc lower than last week Inc
quality throughout is better, there being more
and better tops than there were last week
and fewer of the common and lower grades
with full number of the middle grades
Prices of Beef Cattle this week 'angeH j.
follows: y,
DcSG........... ...............'.. ) al
Generally rated first quality. . az
Medium or good fair quality. a''
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen a
ana CoWS..... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Of the Cattle received 527 came from VIZ
ginia.
Sheep and L,mbs.-Sheep are in fairly gq'e
demand at 2lha4c, and few extra at - /,
per lb. Fall lambs are dull at 4a5c per j.
Spring lambs 51ha7c per lb, snd few e3 1ta
shade higher. The market for spring I"'lO'
is demoraliz d and So of from las; wees, ~,
Swine.-Prices of hogs are 2Oa22e oil ii ,n1
Monday, and they sell at $4a4 p per 10 .gs
lbs gross. There are no Westerns Oh ~
market. a
Mich Cows.-There is fair supply ANU 81.
trade is dull. Common to fair cows se 20 %
$20a25, good $50, and few extra al w
per head. ar.
Cslyes.-veals are very dull and CELL al -
a4&ac per Id gross.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-03-19
Mortality Of Physicians.

DR.. Cortright, in the Brooklyn Medic
al Journal has written a paper on the
Mortality and Causes of Death In
Medical Men, This paper is based on
the records of 450 physicians who died
in New York and Brooklyn during the
past eight years. The average age Of
death was 81. 6 years, and the mortality
was about 20. % as compared with a
mortality of 1898 in clergymen and
90. 23 in lawyers. There is a considera-
BILE mortality from the self administra-
tion of drugs; that from consumption
is about half the general rate, while
that from typhoid fever is very high.
There is high death rate due to arte-
rial sclerosis and other degenerative
changes.
The practical conclusion deducted
from DR.. Cortright's statistics, says The
Medical Journal, is that doctors should
take at least three weeks complete rest
and change yearly; should be extremely
moderate in the use Of stimulants
should be regular in their meals, never
worry and never hurry. This is the kind
of advice that doctors give, but do not
take. The further suggestion, however.
that they all join some medical sickness
and life assurance society is wise one.
Medical Record.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-03-19
A Judges Reply.

At one time delicate question as to
the construction of statute was dis
cussed before the venerable chief justice
Of the New York court of common pleas,
the Hon. Charles p. DAILY, and after
elaborate arguments on each side, the
chief justice decided the question in
open court, giving his reasons in a few
well timed remarks which caused luil
in the courtroom. The silence was speed.
lily broken by the successful attorney,
who stood and said, with an air Of pat
ronizing approval, MAY it please your
honor, I, for one, agree with you entire.
ly." The chief justice, with twinkle
in his eye which betokened his enjoy
ment Of the joke, but perfectly grave
face, quietly removed his glasses. and.
amid breathless stiffness, said, 81
have. counselor, generally found in my
experience that the successful party
agrees with the court. -
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-03-19
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The fact that Mr.. George Meredith re-
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