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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-10
IF AM OU S.

Ladies calling TO examine these shoes are
Immediately taken with the beauty and
symmetry Of "The Famous, and having
once purchased a parir, express nothing hut
the highest encOniums regarding them.
The salient features of The Famous mag
be summed ny a. follow. The superior se-
lected kid stock. the extra quality tvilled
Innings. pearl kid counter hnings renowned
"Gordian' back seams, and perfectly heuhle
sOes taken IN conjunction wIfh it= exquisite
proportions. carefully adjusted by tae most
skilled uorkmen. render it the most durable.
perfect-6tting and shape retaining shoe ever
offered for Jess than s4D
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-10
ALTHOUGH

Before the public for a short
time, this shoe has created an
unprecedented demand and
richly merited the title of
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-10

EvGay citizen oi Philadelphia except
perhaps the coal dealers owes debt II
gratitude 10 the proprietor Of the Record
o, that city. who. during the last year,
ma,e a determined hght against the coal
uonopohsfs aud has reduced the price
from $3.50 e. $500 pr ton The Record
now promises % an orders lor one year
to come at s. per ton ior good anthracite
coal.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-10

I'HH Boston Post remarks that Wilt
Thou On. Wit Ih0nF Is tae titie u a
new song. The President coutemplates
learning e q sin. 30 oflice-seekers." We
have noticed THAI a great many Of them
have wIltod already
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06

ECEIVED THIS DAY A LARGE STOCK OF
~ Mems and Boys White and Colored Wool
Shirts Prices low at
my29 CHAPMAN'S w King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06
AUCTION SALES.

GALE OF THE LARGE AND VALUABLE E
y TRACT OF TIMBER AND AGRICULTURAL
LAND, IN, FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
CONTAINING ABOUT 6,45O ACRES, WITHIN
TWENTY MILES OF THE CITIES s, OF 1Ma Wash, s1t6
INGTON AND ALEXANDRIA TRAVERSED
BY THE WASHINGTON, OHIO AND WEST
ERN RAILROAD, AND KNOWN AS
THE THORNTON TRACT.
Ry virtue of q consent decree Of the Circuit
Court of Alexandria city, passed on the lth day
of January. 1885, in the case of Weoms, admins
traitor of Thorpe, vs. Hine and another, We, the
undersigned commissioners of sale, will proceed
on THURSDAY, tho 25th day of June, 1883, at
one o'clock p. M, to sell by public auction, IN
front of the Market building, on Fairfax street.
in the city of Alexandria, tho tract aforesaid in
the proceedings in said cause described The said
tract is we'll watered, and is improved by sub
stantial MANSION HOUSE and SEVERAL
SMALLER HOUSES, occupied by tenants. Two
passenger trains day pass each way through the
tract.
The tract will be sold subject to all taxes and
assessments; the amount WHEREOF Will be stated on
the day of sale.
The terms of sale are: One-fourth cash, and
the residue in equal irstslmeuts. payable in one,
two and three years. with interest at six per cent.
from day o, sale; all cash. ut option OF pur-
chaser. Deferred payments to be secured by good
personal security title to be retained until the
whole amount of purchase money be paid to
George F. Appleby, bonded commissioner; 81 900
deposit to be made on acceptance OF bid.
For details SEQ the decree aforesaid and as to
taxes. survey, &c, information may be obtaiaed
from George F. Appleby, bonded commissioner
400 Fifth street. II. w. Washington, ID. {
GEO. F. APPLEBY,
LINDEN KENT,
WESTEL WILLOUGHBY,
CIV. WATTLES, Commrs.
+. WALTON MOORE,
CALDERON CARLISLE,
ROBERT W. MCPHERSON,
ie2-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06

OPECIAL ATTENTION-CORHS. Cele-
y brated Victory Corn Plaster, Magic Corn Cure,
Camms' Corn Solvent. PeTs Corn Cure. For sale By
anil W.T.. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06
CLOSING AND OPENING OF THE MAILS

Northern mails close at 7:3O and $50 a. M,
1890, $50 and SIS p. m. Open at $50 a. m,
1900 M and $50 p. IN.
Western mails close at 4:30 and 9:16 p m
Open at $50 a. m, 1900 IN. and $50 p. m.
Washington, D. c.. mails close at 1880 and $3.50
a. M, 1880, 4:3O, $50 and SIS p. IN. Open at
$50 q. M, 1900 m., 800 and 6:3O p. m.
South and Southwest mails via Lynchburg, Va,
close at II 100 a. m. and 9:15 p. IN. Open at $3.50
8. m.
Southern mails via Richmond, Va, close at GOO
and HOO a. M, 4:3O and S:15 p. m. Open at
$50 and 1890 a. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 900 p. N
Open at $50 a. m.
Alexandris to Round Hill mails close at 7:4o a
IN. Open at $50 p. m.
Theological Seminary mails close at 500 p. m
Open at 800 D. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06
NEW BOOKS, MAGAZINES, REVIEWS,
n nAIIV ANn WEEKLY PAPERS

NEW BOOKS, MAGAZINES, REVIEWS,
~ DAILY AND WEEKLY PAPERS,
AT FRENCH'S. 90 AND 50 KING STREET.
Vain Forebodings II mo. Cloth after the Ger
man. by VIM. Wister, SIPS.
Virginia Cookery, by Mary Stuart Smith, Sl.oo.
Dogma No Antidote for Doubt, $l.2o.
Troubled Waters, by Warner, $1.25.
Political Evolution, by Washburn, Sl.oo
The Deacon's Week.Cook, 25c.
Ethelind, Csc.
The Bad Boy at Home, 25c.
In the Distance-Lathrop, SOC.
lshmael. Miss Braddon, 2Oc.
The knight ofthe Black Forrest, Toe.
Bad Boy Abroad, 25c.
Across the Chasm. S1OO.
One of the Duanes, S1.25.
GEO. E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06

WINDOW BRUSHES, HAIR BROOMs, DUST
w Brushes, White Wash Brushes, Shoe and
Stove Brushes, and Carpet Tacks. all sizes.
ap21 GEO. McBURNEf sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06
By Green & Wise, Auotioneers.
EToR SALE.

For SALE.
At public auction on the premises, THURS
DAY, June 18th, 1885, at IL m, MALVERN the
residence of the late Bishop Johns, situated a.
ON the Seminary Hill Fairfax county Virgin Es:al
ia, seven miles frou. Washington, and two miles
from Alexandria. Location remarkably healthy !;
in Immediate vicinity of Episcopal Seminary
High School for boys, and the Clarens Home
School for girls. Magnificent view and every
surrounding in the way OF pieasant soeleey,
churches. schools, and convenience to Washington
and Alexandria over good roads, to make a coun-
try home desirable. LARGE HOUSE with SIX
TY ACRES OF LAND. Tenant will show the
property at anytime. :.
Terms.-One third cash; time payments to suit
purchaser. Possession given in thirty days:
GEORGE MASON,
my2O-eotss Admlnlstrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06
-
FO:. !S!if. or ;sENI
DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOX sAI

Gll Dl'SlA As D.,l, '..,' ,~' ,",. ., -, -,
FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE hND LOT,
corner st. Aslph and Wolfe streets. For larticu-
lars apply to
J. w. ROBERTS,
WARRINGTON GIiLlNGHAM,
may1-1m JOHN BALLEStiER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06
WARE And CUTLERY.

= w. MALLS,
~.
Late Of Pe&ke & Nails
DEALER IN
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, PAINTS, OIL, GLASS,
BUILDING MATERIAL &c. &c.
s. E. corner King and Washington SITS.
Agent for NEVINS " cos. READY MINED
PAINT, AND DAVIS CHAMBERS & cos.
PURE WHITE LEAD.
aso-Goods delivered to all parts of the city free
of charge. p.O. Box 29y. feb27-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06
FANCY GOODS.
I1ALL AND WINTER SELECTIONS.

NALL AND WINTER SELECTIONS.
Our purchases arc heavy for this SEASONS
TRADE, securing tho best makes of Goods at un-
precedcntcd low figures.
Merino and Wool Underwear, the largest stock
ever displayed in this city. Prices extremely low:
Hosicry-a magnificent display-showing all
the leading colors Prices attractive.
Glove stock, as usual, complete. Several new
makes added Kid, Dogskin, Goat, Horse Hide
Castor, Seal Skin Cashmere, Cloth and Silk
Prices moderate
Mems Fine Ncckwcar, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs,
Corscts, Handkcrchiefs, Towels, Yarns, German
town Wool, &c
We extend an invitation to all.
sep11 G. NJ. ADAMS, SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06
DOR RENT.

THIRTY ACRES OF LAND
lying mediatcly cast OF the Theological semi.
nary, in Fairfax county, now occupied by VIM.
this Office ap1G If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06

EOHN w. PEAkE,
Successor 10 Pcakc & Nallsj
Dealor in
UuUKS SASH, BLINDS, HARDWARE
Paints, Oils, Leads, Cement. Lumber, Limo.
Calcred Plaster, Slate, Marble and
Mantles. Hcarths. SC.
CDENEm KING AND ST. ASAPH STREETS
ian21-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06

IFS T. Cabin & SONS,
NO 63 KING STREET
ALEX ANDRIA, V1RG1Nl a
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
.;uiders Hardware, Locks, Hinges, Screws
Dyorf,ots, Latches, &C., Saddlery, Hardware,
Bride Bits, Buckles, Rings, Hamcs, &c, &c,
Whcewrights' Hardware, Axles, Rims, Hubs,
spokes, Sawed Fellows, Tire Iron, &C., Pocket,
Table Carving and Butcher Knives, &c, Guns.
Pistols, &c. / full and complete stock of first
:!ass goods away in store and sold at lowest cash
priccs. augl6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06
FOR SALE OR RENT

k:ii ,ro,,
The BRICK DWELLING AND STORE on tho
southwest corner Of Wolfe and Royal streets
is offered for sa!o or rent. Possession given at
once. Apply to POWERS Il WHITE,
sep12-tf No. IS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06
ALEXANDRIA, VA SATURDAY EVENING JUNE 1886.
AIexaulria 0azette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
At the Gazette Building, Nos, 10 & 72 Prince st

One year DAILY IS 90 os year ss'-~HsE.s' 81 OF
Six months 800 SIX months . 2ol
One month -. /. so Three months 80. *
All communicates should be addressed to "GiazRT-y
Alexandria, Va!
Contract advertisers viii not be allowed to exceed the,
space unless the Ia paid for at transient rates
and under no circumstances will they be allowed tG
advertise other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for
The Gazette ofcs Is connected with the Telephone Ex
change. Advertisements, orders for the paper news
any Information business can be sent by tele-
phone.
Persons leaving tho city for the have the
Gazette mailed them post paid, for fifty cents pc,
month, and the address changed as often as desired
All transient advertisements must be paid for Ia adj
vance.
arrage and death notices must be paid for In advance
Price fifty cents, when not exceeding six lines.
csolutions in memoram, of thanks tributes OF respect
resolutions adopted by societies or persons unless OF
public concern will only be printed In this paper ss
advertisements,
Entered at the Postofce Alexandria VirS'nia a.
Becond-class matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-06-06

FOR SALE.
The comfortable BRICK DWELLING on the
northwest corner of Duke and Fairfax streets
fitted up with gas and water and other convent
cnces ; is in thorough repair. Has fine yard
and is one of the most desirable residences III thi:
city. app tf j. r. IlMMEaMaN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23

l,iamondX any
where nthe an
imal. Range on
Big Mule creek.
Barber county.
Ke. Cattle in
charge of Il. H.
Calnson, Sun
City, Kansas.
sSy
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23
Comanche Pool
8 r A m ID s

Comanche Pool range IN Comanohe county
and Indian Territory. Headquarters camp at
Evansville. on the Salt Fork business head
quartere, Medicine Lodge. Directors: A. G..
EVANS, X w. PHILLIPS, X. KIRK.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1885-01-23
Dan. Morris,
MEDICINE LODGE KANSAS.
Real Estate and Live stock
COMMISSION
MERCHANT,
uHTHP re VIZ R 1 fAkHs RANGE na
CATTLE and CITY PROPERTY.
partial list ne pPnpEpN

HIHL 10 = " EHUT Knit
20 yeariings. liz COWS and 50 calves 20 one
and two year ODDS and range Is miles square.
pics SO per head.
- miles from Medicine Lodge. 100 acres Of
land In cultivation: EOod wells, 150peaeh trees
150 grape vines. ricks OF rye, Is acres of sOr-
ghum. Ss head of cows and calves. all for e, 500
go acres OF land all under fence. 50 acres In
cultivation. fine house and plenty of water,
young orchard, best ranch farm I'm the county
four miles Of range. Price S3I500-
leo acre farm. 5milcs west OF Medicine Lodzo
81 acres OF timber, baiancc In cultivation. Al
fenced, price $500
80 acres Of gOod land. 161 acres fenced, 1sxs
house with two rooms and basement. goc
spring, acres OF timber, go fruit trees. sfnbls
~ feet long. nmFlcs from 'BledIcfue Iodg- 49,
pleuty Of range Price e.. so
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-06-26

A French gentleman has developed
theory that the inhalation of tobacco
smoke by fowls causes their flesh to as
sumo a wonderfully white color and be-
come very tender at the same time. He
accordingly shut up chicken in his
fowl-house, and set fire to store of
Corporal" which he left burning in the
place. Tie young fowl, SO far from
being averse to the odor of the narcotic,
was inclined to try its taste as well as
its smell, and had in few days time
consumed so much "caporap that its
flesh was not only whitened, but abso-
lutely "nicotinized" with poison. To it
as it stood probably in rather stupid
state upon its perch entered one night
an adventurer. The precious bird was
carried of, plucked, cooked and eaten,
and a short time after breakfast the
thief was seized with violent and intol-
cradle pains. He rushed to the doctor,
needless of the necessity which would
arise of disclosing his nocturnal esca-
pade. He was found to have been poi.
soned by the nicotine contained in the
flesh of the fowl, and was with some
difficulty saved from death.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-06-26
HOG CHOLERA.
Investigations to be Made by the Ag-
ricuIturaI Department.
character.

Washington dispatch: The prevalence OF
hog cholera in Nebraska, the recent outbreak
in Wisconsin, and the fears entertained OF
similar outbreaks in other parts of the coun.
try, has been made the subject of many com
municatiors to the commissioner of agricul-
lure, who has been urged TO make a special
investigation to determine the nature of the
disease and the available means for its miti-
CATION or suppression.
In compli ince with demand Commissioner
Colman has appointed Dr.. j. Gerth, a yeter-
mary surgeon OF Newark, n. D., 10 proceed
first to Nebraska and make a thoroug iii inves-
CATION. Gerth is inspector of animal meats
and slaughter houses Tor the Newark Board
Of Health. and has also been connected with
the New Jersey States Boarl of Health, and in
his official capacity had much experience with
the diseases of swine The most recent sta
tistics place the number of swine in the Unit
ed States at over 45000,000 head valued at
more than S223,0J0,O00. The annual losses
among these animals is very heavy. In 1918
it was estimated at 20,0O0,000; in 1855 1t was
q per cent of the whole number, and in 1884
the loss increased to 9per cent. Recent in
vtstgations indicate that the losses are most
ly the result of contagious diseases. The loss
in Nebraska during tne last year has been for
the first time very heavy. Reports from l6 OF
the 73 counties show that out OF 1908 695
swine ACC, 463 were affected with the disease,
and that 3529.l, valued at S2,ii5,iiS, died.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-06-26
TIE TRANSPORTATION OF MAILS.
The Decision drrired at by the Postmaster
General.

The Decision drrired at BY the Postmaster
General.
The postmastergeneral has decided not 10
advertise for bids to enter into contracts for
the transportation of foreign mails upon tho
mileage basis under the authority conferred
by congress March 5, 1885. The subject has
been under consideration by the cabinet for
some time and the conclusion had been
reached after the presentation by the post
mastor-general of an exhaustive argument
covering the whole matter. The postmaster
general holds that the money appropriated is
not intended as n subsidy. because to sub
sidize ut the rate allowed in tho act
would take over one million dollars, whereas
only $40. 900 is appropriated. He thinks YES
sells will continue to carry the mail ut the
present rate, and il they should refuse they
could be compelled to do so as common car
riers. receiving just compensation. He is in
clined to the opinion that the money appro-
priated should be returned to the treasury,
and SAYS: Desirable as is the development
OF American steam hip lines, the act does not
propose to put money at the postmas terg
eral disposal for any other purpose than
the mail" In his opinion "it is bet
ter 70 remit the subject to congress for mo @
explicit explanation than TO attempt to dis
tribute n large sum OF public money not in
fact required for the use for which 1t was APP
gives the license
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-06-26

acter, tot does for our purpose. So
repugnant is he to our feelings that
we are glad when with demoniac
laughter he has vanished into the
darkness, wherein he was begotten.
Give Iago remorSe (whereby we
should lose Idgo, of course); let him
be keenly alive to his lifelong sins of
body and soul; let him realize the Ill
innate aue uish of a life spent in vast
ing opportunities and in totally neg
lecting all self-development; put him
on the edge of Life, unpitied unpitia-
BILE, expecting nothing of Justice, and
daring to hope nothing of Mercy and
perhaps we have one type of human
misery.
Upon the other hand, although it is
said by some philosophers (and is
finely Swallowed IN the tragedy of the
CencD that man cannot be dishonored
by the act of another against him, it is
true beyond doubt that there may be
misery without dishonor; and, indeed,
| am half inclined to think that the
bitterness of spirit experienced by
that being who feels that his worst
hurts were got not at his own hand,
but at the hand of Fate-by the sins
of his fathers, by the ghastly irony of
Life, by the random blows of utter
chance-may well question with any
other the right to wear the cypress
crown.
The character of John Randolph is
presented to us. A man who was a
living riddle. Seething hell locked up
in his breast-a half Iaqo-like hate,
and wrath, and scorn, when neverthe-
less rested themselves upon very I'M
Iago-like reasons. John Randolph is
dead. Maria Ward, the woman whom
he loved (and who loved him although
she married another), and who doubt
less shared with him his secret, is also
dead. No one knows the full history
of the which they alone I'M
derstood. But we know enough to
pity, and to call most miserable, the
man who rushed away from her one
day with mans tears in his eyes, too
proud to die, too sick at heart to live;
who dragged out his life with an agony
at his heart which he did not put there
and which he could not reach
Here are two types of human woe.
The one unpitiable; the other, pitiful.
Nor can in my own mind drop any
factor from the one without cauceling
as much IN the other.
1t is matter Of joy for my discon-
ISOLATE friend to reflect that Gods I'M
seen balances hang in eternal equation.
For the one they show the equipoise
of Joy and sorrow, suffering and gain,
here and hereafter. To the other,
they present in counter-balance the
great sun of an infinite Mercy. With
out Mercy, this life would be, in some
phrase, unbalanced. With it, life is
true and even.-E. Hough, IN The Car
rent.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-06-26

Brief Information Concerning Sererai Gen.
demen Eho Haze Recently Been appointed
to Place.
Washington special: Edward Camphansen,
appointed consul at Naples. is leading law
yer of Erie, Pa.
Charles A. Dougherty. of Pennsylvania APP
pointed secretary of the legation at Rome, is
resident of Philadelphia. and the son of
Hon. General Dougherty. He is u very young
man, and has never been active in politics.
VIM. L. Alden, appointed consul general at
Rome. is aged forty, and son of VIM. Alden
formerly principal of the Albany Normal
school. He is journalist. and is at present
on the editorial staff of the New York Times
He is highly educated gentleman and speaks
Italian tiuently. He has visited Italy twice
and has written several newspaper and maya
zine articles on the religious and political at
fairs of that kingdom, for which he has re,
ceiyed the thanks of both Victor Emanuel
and the vatican.
Pierce NJ. b. Young. of Georgia, appointed
consul general at St. Petersburg. is a native
of South Carolina, and forty-tve years old.
He graduated at Georgia military institute
in 1857, was a cadet at West Point and was
within one month of graduation when the re-
bellion commenced. He resigned and entered
the confederate army, rose by promotion to
the rank of major-genera, and was twice
wounded. He has served four terms in con-
gress as representative of the seventh
Georgia district, and was one OF the COM
missioners to the Paris exhibition in 1873.
George w. Savage, of New Jersey. appoint
ed consul at Belfast, is a resident and promi-
nent lawyer of Railway, New Jersey.
Francis Gallery, appointed consul at Kings
ton, Jamaica, is physician in Rochester,
N Y.
John NJ. Birch, OF West Virginia, appointed
consul at Nagasaki. is a native of Pennsylva-
MIA He is now superintendent of schools at
Wheeling, West Virginia. ID. j. Ernest Meier
was appointed to this position about two
months ago, but his commission was with
held.
Richard S. Stoddard, of New York. appoint
ed consul TO Athens, is the well-known poet
and author, and he has served fifteen years in
the custom house in New York.
Theodore w. Downs, of Connecticut, consul
at Quebec. is reseent of Bridgeport. Conn.
He was secretary of the democratic state
committee during the last presidential cam
paign.
J. c. Monaghan, of Rhode Island, appointed
consul at Mannheim, is aged twenty-four, and
is graduate of Brown university. He
stumped West Virginia and other states last
fall for Cleveland and Hendricks.
Wallace Jones, of Florida consul at Mes
sina, is a planter and business man.
William II. Mofatt, of New Jersey, APP
pointed consul at Beirut is an Episcopal cler-
gyman.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-06-26
Cotton.

Cotton has history dating back thou.
sands of years. Herodotus, 4S4 years
before the birth of Christ, says that the
ancient inhabitants of India wore gar
ments made of cotton. The muslins of
India have long been celebrated for
their wonderful beauty and extreme
tineness of texture. In the first voyage
of the Spaniards to this country, they
found the Mexicans and Peruvians cult.
waiting cotton and using it largely fol
the manufacture of clothing. Cortez
sent MS presents to Charles V. mantles
and goods of all colors made of cotton
by the Mexicans.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-06-26
Grant and the Kentucky Ladies.

The Kentucky women are as en-
thusiastic about horses as the men.
They unhesitatingly place the horses
before themselves as the great attrac-
lions of the State. | remember hear
ING conversation between General
Grant and Kentucky girl at the st.
Louis Merchants Exchange in 1870,
when President Grant was visiting the
st. Louis Ear. A number of ladies
were introduced to the President,
whereupon he spoke in very high
terms of st. Louis, the fair, &c. ''You
are mistaken, Mr.. President-we are
not from st. Louis" laughingly said
one of the girls. 1--WE are from Ken
lucky, a very fine State. you know,
which possesses three things all men
of tast must appreciate. Smilingly,
the President asked her what they
were. She answered: 1--WE have the
fastest horses, the prcttiest women
ard the finest whisky in the world. "
The President replied: "Your horses
are certainly justly renowned; L have
some on my farm near here; yourself
and party prove the correctness OF
YOUR second observation, but whisky
is one of the things that require age,
and your men consume it so fast that
it rarely has fair chance to become
good" The girls thought that If
Grant could not make long
speech he was apt at repartee.-St.
LOUIS Globe Democrat.