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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-05-28

made up their minds to- start for the
Sound, they were we'll aware of the
difficulties and trials they would
have to undergo upon the route, and
therefore they had burdened them
selves with no surplus plunder. 1t
WAS fully arranged how much and
"hat each family should take. There
were some things that were wanted,
>ach rs fowls, pigs and sheep.
Most If the way the animals could
not be driven by hand, and had to
be carried. 1t was therefore agreed
that Simmons should take couple
OF sheep, Jones couple of pigs and
Bush pair Of Jones fowls; and in
case there was an increase OF ANIMALS,
the latter were to be given to the
other settlers, thus giving all start.
Here let me give you story as told
by his neighbors about George Bush.
l do not vouch for the truth of it
myself, but give it to you as given
to me. George Bush being selected
to bring the fowls, selected a young
cock and pullet. He was very care
full of them. When he got his house
built he put them to roost upon the
chimney crane. The old lady Mrs.
Busb) sometimes would growl about
it, as she had to keep the cover al.
ways on the coffeepot at nights, but
he old man was determined, for the
fowls were not only great pets of
his, but the only hope of the settle
ment for stock of chickens, and to
put them outside there was danger
of their being killed by skunks.
The pullet, approaching tho grea.
care and kindness shown to her, one
morning laid a pullet's egg. This
created quite sensation in the fam-
lily. The hopes of the old man were
raised to a high pitch. He now be-
came afraid that some owl would
come along that way, Uhe chimney
was wide-topped, old style one,)
descend the tiue and carry off the
puIlet. He concluded it was safer
TO let her roost upon the headboard
of the bedstead Here again the
old lady objected. us she could not
sleep with her head covered. SO
they compromised the matter, and
the pullet Was put to
RoosT UPON THE FooTBoARD.
The pullet, seeing there was but
one way to get even with the old
gentleman, the next morning laid a
hens egg. This was too much for
the old man, aud he forthwith hus.
tied the boys off to inform the settle
ment of the occurrence. All now
was excitement. Every man got out
his seed corn and gave the boys
nubbin" and some gave q handful
of wheat and urged that the old
man should keep the hen we'll fed.
The great attention and interest
taken in its welfare was appreciated
by tho pullet, and it was evidently
determined not to he done. So the
next morning this chick attempted
to lay goose egg-but it proved
fiasco. A. B. RABBEsoN.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-05-28
Spirit of the Press.

In alluding to a movement for
holding an annual agricultural and
mechanical fair in Pierce county,
Commerce, the new Tacoma paper,
pertinently suggests:
The idea is good one, but would
it not be we'll tor the movement to
take wider range than the limits
OF Pierce county, and be placed
upon more comprehensive basis
than that of a mere country fair =?
The establishment of a permanent
industrial exposition for Western
Washington at this central point
would be an enterprise worthy Of the
efforts of the wide-awake people of
this vicinity, and, if properly engi-
neered and worked up, would be
quite within the ability, scope and
resources of the richest region of
country on the face OF the earth.
Now is the time to move in this mat
ter while the necessary grounds can
be obtained at low cost or perhaps
donated outright for an object that
would be fruitful in valuable results.
No doubt under broad and liberal
programme the entire Territory
would cooperate in aid of such an
enterprise, which would do more to-
wards attracting the attention OF
people abroad towards this wonder.
fol country than any other method
that could be devised.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-05-28

GENERAL Master Workman Pow
derly denounces the doings of the
anarchists in Chicago, and says they
are deserving of the severest punish
ment. He states that If any Knights
of Labor have taken part in the mur.
derous work they should be promptly
expelled from the order.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-05-28

Can it be possible that our Old
Nick is casting anchors to the
windward" for the support of the
Club" in the Republican. Conven-
tion for the Delegateship? The Ia
coma Me,cs says that
The special mission of Colonel
Owiugs. Territorial Secretary, on bis
visit which he is now making to the
East, seems to be to boom Seattle.
At all events this would appear from
his published statements a. they ap.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-05-28

Tue good effects of ayers Sarsa-
p .rilla on a debilitated person are
felt at once, and a cure follows its
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-05-28

Rev. j. Bason Hamilton, of New
York. illustrates his sermons by
means Of q blackboard at the rear
OF the pulpit. He is drawing large
audiences.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-05-28

Mrs. Ada H. Keplsy ran sgainst
her husband for School Trustee at
Efingham, ILL.,, and defeated him by
twelve majority.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-05-28

ATKINSON. the statistician, reports
wages are rs per cent. higher than
in 1866.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-05-28

LARtE numbers OF Mormons are
passing through Texas. en- route to
Mexico.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-05-28

VICTORIA has SITS Chinese and g..
452 whittier,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
A MEMPHIS EXCITEMENT

On Tuesday last Memphis was startled by
the announcement fthe marriage o! Charles
n. Grosvenor, of the firm of Overton &
Grosvenor, and Miss Olivia p Hill, daugh-
ter of the leading cotton man Of Memphis,
and recently president of the Cotton En-
change. Grosvenor and Miss Hill have been
in love with each other for four or five years.
Her parents, however, objected to the
match, and she refused 10 marry him.
About three months ago he pressed his suit,
and was forbidden the house. Several
weeks ago q young society belle Of Louis
Vile, KY, came to Memphis to visit Gros-
yenor's sister, and she and Grosvenor form
ed an attachment for each other which re-
suited in a matrimonial engagement. Tie
marriage was set for Wednesday, DeceIn.
Der, 3Oth, in Louisville, Ky. Several Mem.
phis ladies had left for Louisville to attend
the wedding, and presents, valued at 81 900,
had been sent to the bride from Memphis.
Last Sunday Miss Hill teephoned Gros.
yenor to come and see her. He refused, and
said he could not SOC her until he came back
from Louisville with his bride. Monday
he received two letters from her, and he wes
weak enough to call upon her. She then
confessed that she had loved him all the
time, in spite ofthe objection OF her rela-
tves and said she was desperate. "If you
marry that woman" she said Il don't
know what I'll do; | may commit sui
eide; life will not be worth living Mon
day night they met at the house of James
C.. Bell, mutual acquaintance. Grosvenor
and his friends begged her to give him three
DAYS in which to explain the case to the
Louisville young lady. Now, or never"
id he determined yDlIu0 lady.
Grosvenor waa by this time in state
bordering on insanity. He had not expect
ed anything of this kind, and though en-
gagged to the other, still loved Miss Hill.
His warmest friends pleaded with him for
postponement, and also pleaded with Miss
Hill, but her response was" II have compro-
missed myself so far, and can so no further.
1t is now or never" Two ministers refused 10
perform the ceremony, but finally Mr. Lamar,
who knew nothing the facts united them in
matrimony. 1t is hardly necessary to say
that Memphis is indignant Grosvenors
warmest friends condemn his action at the
same time that they find palliating circum-
stances. Universal sympathy is expressed
for the deserted girl, who created most
| favorable impression here, and there was
some talk on Tuesday night of burning
Grosvenor in ef1igy. The Louisville lady
mas no lhtner OF DTOlueT, anu, IL ID salu, has
spent all her money on Il trousseau. Gros-
venor is associated in business with one of
the most estimable, honorable and wealthy
citizens of Memphis, John Overton, ard Miss
Hills father is perhaps worth half a million.
After the marriage Monday night Grosve-
nor and wife left the city for Nashville,
their plans for the future being entirely un-
known. A handsome New Years reception
was announced at Mr.. Hills, but it is not
known whether it was held. 1t is under
stood that the immediate relatives of the
parties are simply heart, broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Fashionable society in New York yester-
day abandoned the custom of New Years
receptions and calls, and many parties were
formed, which spent the day in the country
or at points in the vicinity Of the city.
The quickest steamer passage ever made
between Liverpool and Boston was recorded
by the Cunard steamer Pavona. She
left Liverpool December 90 ct p. M, and
made her anchorage at East Boston about 9
a. M, yesterday, making the passage in s
days Isl hours, and to the wharf in S days
II hours.
Johnson Lee, son of Capt Harry Lee, and
nephew of Gen. Lee, was badly injured in
Richmond yesterday. He was playing leap
frog and fell on bis head, causing what was
feared would result in conclusion Of the
brain. He was picked up ipsensible, but
soon recovered consciousness and to-day is
doing very well.
President Cleveland held the usual New
Years reception at the White House yes
terday which was largely attended. Secre-
tary Bayard entertained the diplomatic
corps at breakfast, and the other cabinet
officers, except Attorney. General Garland,
held receptions at their homes. The So
ciety of the Oldest Inhabitants of the Dis
trct called in body upon Mr.. W. W. Cor.
coran.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
Trichinosis.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Jan. "A German
family of five persons named Bennett, living
in Pine township, this county, partook OF
almost raw pork sausages at supper last
Monday. Yesterday they were seized with
violent illness which the attending physi.
clan pronounces trichinosis of the most
violent kind. The family consists of father
mother and three children. The old people
were the first attacked. The doctor thinks
the children will die. The others may re-
cover, although the chances are against
them. There is great alarm in the neigh
borhood, as several other families partook
of the same sausages, but may have cooked
them thoroughly. The hog whose flesh the
sausages were made from had been kept in
clean, dry pen, and fattened on corn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
Influences

PURSUIT OF A SUPPOSED BURGLAR.-At
an early hour Thursday morning the store
of Durphy 4 Meadows, at Pamplin's depot,
in Appomattox county, was entered, and
the iron safe broken into and robbed ofS60O
in cash and check ior $3.50. The robbery
caused the police authorities of Lynehburg
to keep sharp lookout for the thieves.
Yesterday Chief of Police Irwin, hearing
that two tramps had been seen on Southside
Island, one mile below the city, proceeded
to that locality in the expectation of bag
ging the game. He discovered one of the
tramps, but not before the tramp had caught
sight of the officer, and race at once ensu.
ed. Finding the tramp was the swifter OF
foot, Capt. Irwin procured the use of the
Norfolk and Western yard engine and kept
up pursuit toward the eastern end of the is.
land. The tramp was finally overhauled,
but before the engine could be halted he
dashed into the James River and swan and
waded across to the Sandy Hook side and
quickly disappeared down the Richmond
and Allegheny Road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02

his experience as presiding officer of the
Senate was limited, and he would ask the
indulgence and cooperation of the Sena-
tors.
Both branches OF the General Assembly
then adjourned, and for an hour or more
afterwards large crowd of persons remain
ed in the Capitol Square to see Gov. Lee as
he came out of his office.
The inaugural ball took place in the drill
room Of the First Regiment Armory, the
largest hall in the city. There were about
/ 200 ladies and gentlemen present. Among
those were the representatives OF some OF
the oldest and best families in Virginia,
comrades in arms of Gen. Lee officers who
served with him both in the federal and
Confederate armies, men who followed the
distinguished officer on dozens Of hard
fought battle-Gelds.
The hall was richly and tastefully decor
ated with The federal and State colors and
shields The palmetto branches and palms,
the contribution of South Carolina, were
tastefully interspersed among the decora-
tons At the extreme east end of the i'm
mense hall was dais or raised platform,
upon which Governor and Mrs. Lee receiv-
ed the guests. At the head of the stairway,
and just opposite the capacicus doors of the
ballroom, stood q vigorous palmetto tree,
| looking as natural as if it was growing upon
its own Southern SOIL
| At eleven o'clock the scene was most
brilliant one The hall filled with splen.
didly attired ladies and handsome men, the
profusion of gay decorations and the strains
Of soft music produced Il dazzling effect.
| Two bands dispensed music for the occasion.
| These occupied stands on the south and
north ends Of the hall. The dining-room
was separated from the ball room by mar
row bridge Here n banquet was spread
fer 1000 guests. Governor Lee, wife and
party occupied table to themselves at the
west end of the ROOM At this covers were
| laid for twenty-five
Mrs. Gov. Lee wore rich black velvet
and pearl ornaments. At the table set
apart for Gov. Lees party, the Governor
occupied the seat at the head Gov. Cameron
the foot, and Capt. Hayes a place in the
centre.
All of the leading Richmond society PEG.
land, North Carolina and South Carolina
were invited, but none of them attended.
President Cleveland and members of his
Cabinet also sent regrets that they could
not be present.
| The event was the most brilliant one that
has occurred in Richmond society since the
| close of the war. 1t was the first inaugural
ball that Richmond has witnessed for over
a quarter of q century. With the exception
of Gov Cameron's immediate predecessor,
Gov. Holiday, the present Executive is
the FIRST one who has been formally inaug-
uratea.
As the executive mansion will require
some repairs, Mrs. Lee will stay in Rich.
mond but few days. She will soon return to
Alexandria, where she will remain until the
executive mansion is made ready for her
reception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2.
IT. Is NOT the unregenerate only who d.

IT Is NOT the unregenerate only VINO 40
not think that liquor is the greatest OF all
evils, and who do think that the moderate use
of is good not only for the stomach's, but
also for the brains sake. Rev. DR.. Hall,
one of the most respected preachers in New
York, says swine is good thing to drink IN
moderation that it is cowardice to admit
that you can not be temperate without ao-
stinepce, and that it is by no means the
duty of ybody to refrain from reasonable
drinking because some body else is sot."
The Doctor is sustained by toe teachings OF
physiology, medicine, experience and com
mon sense. Immoderate drinking is like
any other besotting sin. The grace OF Goo
NOT mans laws--is the only thing that
can stop it, rs has been again demonstrated
BY the result of prohibition laws in Ne"
Eooland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
The Dolphin.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Captain Meade,
of the Dolphin, is in Washington, but as he
has not yet made his official report to the
Secretary of the Navy he declines to be in
tervewed with regard to the performance
of his ship. The Dolphin sailed from New
York for the Capes, and thence turned to-
ward the Bermudas in search of gale. She
encountered twenty. four hour gale during
which the wind reached velocity of sew
enty miles an hour. The vessel was placed
in several trying positions with regard TO
the sea, and the shaking up which officers
and crew received made them all seasick.
The ship made twelve knots an hour
throughout the gale, and from this it is in
ferred that her performances were very good.
1t is not learned that she suffered any dam
age. She reached Fortress Monroe yester-
day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
Appointments.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 2.-Owen Kel.
lar, of Ohio, having served q satisfactory
probationary term of six months has been
permanently appointed a clerk of class one
in the First Auditors Office, under the Civil
Service Rules. Mr.. Kellar is the gentleman
whose temporary appointment led to the
controversy with Auditor Chenowith, six
months ago, when the Auditor objected to
the appointment because of Kellar's politi,
cal record.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Six months age
the Postmaster General appointed twenty
two post Office inspectors for probationary
term of six months. Their work having
been satisfactory they were to day perma-
nenty appointed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
Attack Upon President Cleveland.


The Richmond State in copying President Cleve-
lands letter to Joseph Keppler of New York,
says:
"Are these the words Of some Buffalo tough ?
They may be, and yet they are the words of the
President Of the United States. Shades Of Wash
ington and Jefferson and Adams Had the Pres
ident chosen to spend minute of time, drop Of
ink and the infnitesimsl wear and tear of pen
point he might have explained that what he
charges was directed only against an unhappily
large number of inscriptions and disreputable
newspapers. he might have shown that for an
exalted and patriotic press which has thousands
Of representatives in the country be had that re-
spect which is due from all sensible public men.
But he seems to strike out regardless of what or
whom he hits. He has forgotten his own begin
ming and all that he owes to the newspapers for
acqaintng the people of the country with his acts
and thus making it possible for him to rise to the
place he now fills. But the average politician is
proverbialy forgetful of the services of the press
and it seems that Mr.. Cleveland has not risen
above the average politician in gratitude. This
coarse and sweeping denunciation Of one of the
most powerful and useful forces in affairs is as
serious blunder rs ir is an ine1cusable e1hibi-
ton Of folly and arrogance"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
OLD YEAR, ADIFU

BY SARAH J. c. wHITTLEsEY.
Old year, adicu! thou hast been kind to NE.
And yet do not grievc that thou art going:
For in that Day I'll meet again with thee,
Where blooms that bloom Away arc all a.blow.
ing.
Toling for thee. Old year, you are not dying
You're only weary, and lie down to slecn:
You III wake again, where souls are saved or SIGH.
ing,
And show the record of the days you keen.
shall not fear to meet thee, over there,
Upon the silent shore, at evening CALL
You brought no burden, and you leave no care
Keep my commands" is all He asks of Oh
Old year, in all the days you We smiled OIL Mo,
You've taken but one faithful friend away;
And he was full OF days, and tired, like thee
That noble pilgrim father-T S. A.
lie was a-weary, AID no s!eepcth now
Resting beyond the sea, and soon will you
The last bell sounds-shut eyes, and aged brow,
Lie still and slumbery-Sind Old Year. adieu
December 31st 1885.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
A Forger Kills Himself.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 2.-Daniel Osborn,
wanted in Prospect, Ohio, for forgery was
arrested at Canal Winchester, ten miles
below here yesterday, and afterwards met
his death in q singular manner. The officer
was on horseback, while the prisoner hand
cuffed, walked in front. At some point on
the road, farmer was met, who Informed
the marshal that the prisoner was armed, as
he had seen him trying to get revolver out
of the breast pocket of his coat. The mar
shall thereupon dismounted to disarm the
fellow and as he approached Osborn he saw
him draw the weapon from his breast
pocket and apparently point it at him as
we'll as he could, handcutfed as he was.
The marshal seized his hand, and the same
instant the revolver was discharged, the
ball entering Osborne's left side, between
the ribs and passing through the heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
The Texas Horrors.

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. "A special to
the News from Austin, says: James Phillips
who was so seriously wounded Christmas
eve, when his wife was outraged and MUIR
dered, is still in very critical condition,
but he was placed under arrest Thursday
night charged with being his wife's muir
derer. The Mexican, Martinez, who was
arrested few days ago on suspicion of be-
ing implicated in the recent mysterious
murders turns out to be ragpicker, which
accounts for the bloody clothing and ladies
handkerchefs found about his premises
He is still in custody. Mrs. Eaves, charged
with the murder of her son Claude was re-
manded to jail yesterday without bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02

A PITTsBURG protectionist says: "Ihere
will be a strong effort made to put salt,
sugar and coal on the free list this winter as
the opening wedge to general revision Of
the tariff at The next meeting of Congress
The free traders in Congress are going to
thrust that question upon our attention in
hundred ways and directions. They are
clearly trying to force the fight" It's hop
ed that what the gentleman says may be
correct, and, if nothing better can be done
that the duty may be taken off the three ar
ticles he mentions. The relief afforded By
that would induce the people to demand
that the duty be removed from all the Other
necessaries Of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

In the Senate yesterday bills were intro
duced to amend the act in regard to filling
vacancies in the county boards Of school
commissioners. The bill provides that
when vacancy shall occur in these boards
during the recess of the Legislature it shall
be filed by appointment of the judge Of the
circuit court of the county in which such
vacancy may occur-said appointeesto hold
Office until their SUCCESSORS are duly elected
and quallied); and to amend the acts in re-
gard TO fencing railroad beds.
In the House Of Delegates q bill was in.
troduced for the establishment OF State
female normal school and n joint resolu-
ton to recover to the sinking fund losses
heretofore sustained therein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02

THERE ARE not many appeals Tor lndis'
criminate almseiving in this city; but the
good of granting even tho few is extremely
doubtful. That it is so is proved by the
dime which almost invariably falls into the
hand of the beggar who plainly tells the
more fortunate stranger he meets on the
street that be wants it to buy drink. The
best plan for those who give to the poor
and all should do SOS, except in cases
of which they are personally cognizant, for
them to mako their contributions to some
organized and properly conducted charity,
to which they should refer all unknown ap-
nlicants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-02
Dropped from the Naval Register.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 2.-The name
of Lieut.. E. W. Remey, U. S. Navy, has
been dropped from the Navy Register, fol
1856, which is now ready for the printer.
Lieut. Remey, while serving as the e1ecu-
tive officer of the U. S. Portsmouth, disap
peared February 18th, 1885. All efforts to
discover his whereabouts have failed and ii
is supposed by the Navy Department and
by his friends that he was drowned.