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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The market was well supplied with rabbits TIL;
morning.
The predicted cold wave reached here last night
and ice formed in exposed places.
Rev. C. II. Yatman will condnct services cally
at Grace Church next week at p. m, beginning
on Monday.
There was a false alarm of fire about l:3o
o'clock to-day, which brought oat the entire hre
department
Mr.. James w. AIorris. who is preparing for the
foreign field, will make missionary address at
Grace Church tomorrow at IL a. In.
Lizzie Davis colored, whose name frequently
figures in the police report, last night gave birth
to three childrea-two girls and one boy.
Mr.. G. ]. Cox is having erected two two-story
brick tenements on the alley in the square bound
ed By Prince, Alfred, Patrick aud King streets.
The pupils of Prof. Prcctors dancing class were
given & hop at Potomac Lodge Hall last night,
which was well ATTENDED and which WIS enjoyed
by ell present..
Tho case of Marshall Vs. The directors OF the
late Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank oil this
city will be reargued before the Court of Appeals
at Richmond on Monday next.
Mos. rs W. A. Johnson & Co. sent to this office
to day e demijohn of New York sweet cider,
which was very fno aud was enjoyed By all who
drank it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

PERSONAL Robert Andrews he's re-
turued from visit to Chicago and other
western cities. Col. Aodrews has recently
been offered the superintendaucy of two ex
tensive western railway systems.
Messfs L. Marbury, S. l. Monroe and
Charles Sirangmann left here this evening
for weeks hunt 10 Loudcun county.
The Port Tobacco Independent Gays Miss
Belle E Chapman, an attractive young lady
of Alexandria, VS., who has been visiting
relatives in he county, has returned to her
home, much to the regret Of best Of ad
nifersN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

WEDDING Wednesday afternoon very
pretty wedding came of in the Method.
i3t Church at Marshall, Fauquier county.
The contracting parties were MIR. Frank A.
Clark, Of Pontotoc, Miles,, and Miss Mary T..
second daughter of Mr.. F. ". Maddux, OF
Oak Hill, the former home of Chief Justice
John Marshall. After the wedding recep
ton was held at the residence of the brides
father Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke left on the
train Thursday morning for their future
home 10 Mississippi followed by the good
wishes Of host OF ffiepds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

WRIT OF HABEAs CORPUS David c..
Toler, charged with an attempt to commit
az outrage upon D6isy Barker, in The coup-
", aud who bad been committed to Jail for
further examination WAS Brought bef)re
Judge Stuart Of the Corporation Court, to-
day aud admitted TO bail in the sum OF $500
for his appearance for trial on the 24 b inst.
Masar5. Armstrong and B'eot represented
the prisoner and Mr.. J. Z. C.ome0ta the
Commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

THE MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD Of Vir-
GINA OF which DR. Bedford Brown, of this
city, is member, in accordance with in
s;ructjons from the Governor, will assemble
in the Seuate chamber in Richmond on the
20 h lust for reorganiz alton and the e1ami-
nalun of candidates for practice of med!-
Gre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

PoLICR REPoRT.-La7t night was clear
and cool with one prisoner and four dodgers
at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF the
following casss:
Miltcu Malott, arrested by officer Davis
for bang drunk and disordsry, was foed
81
A resident OF the Third ward, charged
with en- assault on resident of the county,
was fined 50
A King street merchant charged with
erecting frame building within the fire
limits had his cass continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

FAILURE IN DANvILLE S. Genzberger,
formerly of this city but now WI oosale
dealer in tobacco and cigars in Danville,
made an assignment yesterday. Liabilities
about Sl2 900 The assets, consisting Of stock
on band and outstanding accounts, are
about $1,000 The failure is said TO bs due
to poor business and worse collections IL
Southeru markets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

AREYoU MADE miserable By Indigestion,
Constipation. Dizziness, L,ss of Appetite,
Yellow skin? ShiIoh's Vitalizer is positive
cure. Sold by E. S. Lead5eater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

CHURCH News 1t was just 7:S0 O'clock
last night, when u large congregation at the
N. T.. Cav: n South began service of
PRAYER and aiae led By Pastor w ]. Young.
About Is MINUTES lster Rev G II. Ystman
went uNou the platform end took charge Of
the se,vic5s. His theme vas The Love OF
God" upon which be dwelt with vigor Of
thought and poser of expression Mr..
Ystmsu knows how TO reach the minds and
hearts of bis hearers and will doubtless be
very useful 10 this city duriag his three
weeks campaign. he will give an llas,
trated talk in the above mentioned church
Sunday at 3 O'Clock, p. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

RAILROAD ExrENstoN.-A dispatch from
Cumberland ssys: Tue capitalists now in
terested in the Virginia Central Railroad,
and who returned fsom u touc Of Inspection
yesterday. are more than pleased with
The p-operty Mr. E Kurtz Johnaoa says
that he road viii he extended to Washing
ton at az early day, via the Chesapeake aud
Onio Canal, and thence to Point Lookout,
which would give Washington cheaper coal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

THAT HACKING CoUGH can be so quickly
cured by Sbiloh's Cure. We guarantee IL
Sold by f. :. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

APPLICATION FOR PARDON An applca-
ton veg Ia dav forwarded to Gov. Lee for
the pardon of p c. Poulson who was yes
tsrday convicted in the Corporation Court
OF forgery and sentenced TO two years in
tn uenitentiary. The application was
signed BIZ sl the mem bers of the jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

TIE OPERA HOUSE The New YorE,
10 ing Journal say IS of Ollie Redpath, who
VII uoear mere Monday night: 1.-The per-
! forh, uce last evening will BIS tememb ered
amor {; ne p aasant events at Tia Criterion.
This winning little soubrette appeared ia
her .urcesstul comedy.drama Pert and
completely won her audience She was
ably supported by good company" This
is Miss Redpath's fourth season. during
which she has gained great popularity
throughout the entire country hy Der stag
ing, dancing and acting in this sparkling
comedy.
A Philadelphia paper says of Miaco, the
paatcm;mist: ''It was evident that the au-
dierce were well pleased with the perform.
anca. Mr.. Miaco wis very funny. and Is
one of the best clowns in tho business. VIM.
Carroll as iarmce, and Mrs Laura Miacc as
Columbine gave efficient support, there we're
number OF excellent specially acts"
no, thv spectacular drama to be pre-
sen:ed here next Thursday night, contains
enough OF "a plot to excite interest and ct
the same time gives opportunity for the dis.
play of some foe scenery. Willie the play
is original in its conception it Is at tue same
time entirely free from any taint OF yneari-
ty and contains no Questionable feature that
may not De found IN any of the comic
operas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

STATE TAXES.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
State taxes for tbs year 1883 are COW due and
payable to the City Treasurer. Taxpayers are
requested TO call on me before paying their tax
bills as csn save them a boral discount on the
same and tecure the Ireasurers receipt for the
fnll amount OF cad bills
This course Is III strict comp!isnce with the
la IS Of the state Of Virginia, and tax payers incur
neither risk CT expense by evsiipg themselves OF
the disconrt Of. thei ellis.
ncv13 + Corner - 81 aud Cameron ste
NOTICE TO STATE T4X-r-YsRa
CITY Jrc.surers O:iico Eoarl No = City Hall,
Alexandra, Va, New ION. 1888.
On IN! after Moniey, Nov. 12;h 1883 l Will
b. prepared TO evo tho stato Jax-s for the year
1873. All persons Iay;ng their tax before De
c. mher VIII save D per cent, rs tie ionnlty or
Decem or ls', and their collection enforced &C
cord,ns 20 law " B. HARLOW
uov10-ldec1 City Treasurer
E1sH.
200 b,ire's Potomac Het.ing.
200 F." Glib Labrador.
so ." Spit
200 ha barrels Lake Fish.
100 barrels cSerel CUT Fish
80 half hsrrels Y ckeTel.
In store sad fo' SHE lay
movie cHss X No & sou.
5000 dALL2>s. 5000
wo have just received auoth.r carload Of
STONEWAeE containing $3.50 gallons, in
Guiding all sizes in Jug5 and Jars. Every n Gee
warranted perfect in every particular. For 3sle
cheap BY ~
nCv14 j. }. hiLi's-& & SoN.
rE>HE FIRM or ELLIOTT < YOUNG is this
/ dsy dissolved by mutual consent All per
cons indebted to ii will Please settle immediate y
with JAMES ELLIOTT, who will continue to
carry on its business aud psy ali dues against ~
nov13 lw
RIsHors BIRD LICE LICE DESTROYER.
- " s saED.
A large supply just received and for sale by
nov14 W. F. CREIGHTON & co.
Pos SALE.
GOOD WORK HORSE
Apply to
movie St CHAs KING It SON.
missouri HAMS-If you have not bong one
Ifi don't fail to go McBURNEY'S STORE snd
get one They are simply grand. ap11
NEW SALMON AND LOBSTER, in cans, just
~ received.
aug30 GEO McBURNEY & soN.
A MOTHER INVOICE OF BRooMs just re-
N i1o Ce'' 90 anu 10 ~ ]. C. AILBURN.
~ BOXES ITALIAN MACARoNI, finest quail
10 ity, for family trade
CHoICE NEW ORLEANS MOLAssEs, sY-
v RUPS and P. E. MOLASSE5 for sale by
nov15 ] C. MILBURN.
DRIME NEW CITRoN just received by
noy15 J G. MILBURN.
nUFFY,s MALT WHISKY 81 per bottle.
IL aug22 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
DnIME FAT MACKEREL for gale by
les ]. c. MILBURN.
T ooK AT OUR 25c MERIN0 SHIRT.
1 ! nov5 AMOS B SLAYMAKER.
CARAToGA CHIPS at
= nov2 McBURNEY's.
CMALL UNCANYAssED BANS just received.
| y aue3O GEO. McBURNEY * SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge Charles T..
Stuart presiding Letters of administration
upon the estate of the late ]. h. Croson
were granted to his widow, Mre. Luventa
Croso0, who also qualified as guardian OF
ber infant children.
Thornton Peyton VS.. Hows0n Wright
final decree.
The application of Edward Qninn for a
license to conduct liquor business at the
northeast corner Of 81. Asaph and Oronoco
streets, was denied. :,
Crump Va. Rudd; S. G. Bent appointed
guardian Of J1hu aud Maggie Henderson:
Beach VS.. Howard answer OF SuaFoisn
fled.
Indiana Davis VS.. F. c. Nelle Ct a.; mo-
ton fof appointment Of receiver denied.
Court adj .urned il. ""'irt !" course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

THg Bl5Hors VISIT THE SEMINARY
y..-yr,iay wiii be day long remem bered
.ba --udents of the Seminary. The in
.%r,i.n vas honcred by the presence OF
.b,r, 81 cen or twenty OF the Bishops of the
rT.c,oal Church Mho had accepted an in
ri.sti.n Of he members of the faculty to
H0lis a.tndipg the council in WASH
io,.or Ghsy arrived here on the 10 o'clock
ram from Washington ard at once took
,.-r. g-- AID were driven 10 the Seminary
rr,r. they arrived about II o'clock. A
.s,,t .frvico vas then held III the chapel
Conducted bv Bishop Randolph, Of Virginia,
s..,.,ed NJ Bishop Pelerkin, of West Vir
oioi, after which Bishop Randolph made q
lg pmarks aud then introduced Bishop
P.uer. of New York. Ia opening his re-
marks bishop Potter said that he did not
consider bms a guest at the Seminary IS
he hal spent three years In its halls a.
ss.u!eut, and therefore needed no introduc
lion. He referred very touchingly
10 the time he spent there and TO the great
wortn aud piety of the late Dr.. Sparrow.
Speeches were also made by Bishop Sey-
mour, OF Illinois Bishop futile, Of Missouri;
Bishop Thompson, of Mississippi and Bishop
dudley, OF Kentucky. AT the close the
Students came forward and were introduced
to the shops, and a half hour was then
spent in showing Thorn over the grounds
sod through the buildings. AT 1870 o'clock
lunch was served, which WAS enliyened by
addresses Of Bishops Potter and Quintsrd
and the Rev DR.. Packard, after which they
ieturned to Washington. They expressed
themselves highly pleased with their visit,
The speeches were all short but eloquent
sud the students will not soon forget the
words of advice which fell from their iip9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

MUSICAL An audience that G.ied every
Sat ard left many standing was present at
Ssrepta Hall last night upon the occasion
Of Size G5-t reheaSa OF this season 20 the
A't,sudria Musical Association The o,
g'Omme had ten numbers four tor brass a"d
iced. three lor orchestra, one for piano, and
tSo vocal Every number was well re-
caigtd and the rapid Improvement mado oy
the Association was commented on by those
~bo have previously heard these amateur
musicians. Mr.. Baldwin, the musical d.
re3.or deserves much credit for his efforts
ia making the musicals so successful. Last
night there was departure from the V cal
feature of previous entertainments. MIR. u
W Scott, Of Washington, singing q number
Of comic songs which were so kindly re.
ceyed that Mr.. Scott seemed as we'll pleased
WIKI his audience as they were with him.
The next rehearsal will be on Friday, De-
cember II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17
LOCAL MATTERS

.. ,5., section colder, fair weather nortaer.y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
We Want You to Read This

We are showing LEO Of FURNITURE com.
plete in every detail.
BED ROOM SUITS in Antique Oak, Cherry.
Ash, Wa nut, &c
PARLoR SUITS in Silk Plush Mohair Plush,
Wool Plush and Hair Cloth
SIDEBOARDS in Oak, Cherry, Walnut &c.
Fancy ables in all styles
A full line of CARPETS, RUGS, OIL CLOTHS,
&c SC
FANCY VASES and URNs of modern and an
cieut design.
BLANKETS. COMFORTS and BEDDING of all
descriptions hand aud made t. order
Va RUBEN 81 Sons
"a b and lustiiment House
octl5 I'm COL King sueet.
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.
sais
rsrRcH SERVICES, &c, To MORROW
~t C7rrch-Services at II a. NJ. aad / 80
by Rev Dr. Suter
puls Gurch.-Services at IL q. m.
In. m. by Rev. DR.. Norton
5eg-e Ctmcb Ljtany and bomiy I a. NJ.
ming PRAYER and sermon II a. N. in.
lesion service 40 Q. m; evening pray er
sermon 80 p. m.
>. lGrg's Church.-High Mass and SER
IN by Rev Father O'Ksne; Vespers at
i'm. m
n. by Rev. J. l. Vance. No service at
i F9ai., Church. Services at II a. m. and
p m. ny Roy. l. Walter Semmis, of
~ gi1 jEA Epis. Church Services at IL
N b, Dr. Paine, Of Lincoln. Neb.,
M SOP m nv Rev. w. j Young Young
os.ne'4 NJ -etng at 6:45 p. m.
8.ti Fps. Church South Services at II
NJ. Is, Rev w. J. Young. illustrated
.Ee,$ p ~. by Rev c H. Yatman, who
ei .'-1 c)lduci evanselis;ic services at
,ett f.o,. Church. Service at IL a. m.
Re J.. r Dyolt Subject: "Myetery
.tf,. Wnlte : ope.' No service At night
l50se LmhcrGa Church Service at
rs ~ rnd $50 o. m. by Rev. j. A Schwoy
r.1, H4tS Christian d5S0ciatiOR.-Alm
usa., a, 30 p. m. Prayer meeting at the
Vl.nl depot g; 800 p. m and ut the
ro.ns at $50 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

SUITS William w. Douglas laWyar re-
siding in Virginia, yesterday in Washington
entered suit against the Baltimore and 70
amac Railroad fo- s. 900 damages. Mr.
Douglass states that he was elected Geie
b. 10 the democratic Congressional con
geotion. which met at Fanqnier White Sui
esur SDriDp- on September 5 Ia order to
avail himself of the reduced rates offered b
tween Alexandria and WarTenton. M
D agiass first tIied TO buy Il tickle. in Wash
jagt9n to Alexandria on the day Of tae con-
,eption. He was unable TO do 80, as th.
,rsu was not Local one, but the ticket
agent told him be could pay fifty cents tc
ihacorductor on the train. MIR. Douglass
then offered to buy ticket tor forty sc
cents to Springfield, the fist station aeyord
tbs CITY, indma,iug TINT he would set III al
THE CITY. Thsreupon, he ailegeS, tie ticke!
agent became violent, ,efu ed to sell bin
tss tick t. and said loadly You want ta
,c five cents off the price TO Ale1andfie.
NJ. Douglass esys t6at 30 was inccnVsn
lsaced sud had bis feeling inJur-d q, ard
csims the amount named
SUIT for SO 600 damages pr LIBEL ~as
lied in Washington yesterday ny Mrs Mar
gsret Heiz i, s resident Of Fairfax county
agains Ilafy A. Ois She ststes That her
husband Wa an officer in the tn'tei States
Army and bat she was in receipt oil . pen
sion aud asserts that the defendant wrote
letter charging that Mrs Hr'z5l was rebaI
spy during the war ord had been impr!soa,
I'd 10 the ola Capitol prison. Mrs. Hetzs
says that because OF this s!atement hen
ueigbbor7 would not have anything to dc
wjLher, ard tbst the government sent an
agent TO investigate the charges aud caused
her trcnhn and expense II disprovlng hem
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

NoLD sPEcTACLEs AND EYE GLASSES,
" 1913 We make a specially Of Optical
Goods Good Spcctac'cs and Eye Classes at Csc.
noy3 Z ACTON. COG King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-17

.rst Presbyterian Church. Services at II
nj hy Rev. J. l. Vance. No service at
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-11-01

dred were gathered III bunch between, ana
in the center Of these men ! marched, to-
gether with the girl who was personating
Maiwa and all my bearers. We were dis
armed, and some Of my men were tied to-
gether, to show that we were prisoners,
while the girl had blanket thrown OVER her
head, and moved along with an air of great
detection We headed straight for Wambe's
place, which was at a distance Of about
twenty-five miles from the mountain pass
''When we had gone some five miles we
met party of about fifty of Wambe's sol
diers, who were evidently on the lookout for
u.s. They stopped us, and their captain asked
where we were going. The headman Of our
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-11-01
story Of an Elephant Funeral.

The st. James Gazette prints the following
letter from a planter in Ceylon, giving a
remarkable account Of the removal of the
body of a dead elephant by its comrades of
the herd;
II went after herd of eight elephants,
and came no with them about 8 p. m. After
stalking | got a chance at the one which
seemed about the biggest of the herd, and
dropped it at the first shot. 1t turned out
to be a big COW elephant About two hours
afterward had the tail and feet cut off and
taken to the bungalow. Next morning l
went to the spot to look at the elephant and
found her, or what remained of her, non est.
After looking around, saw the herd had
been around during the night, and soon dis
covered track where they seemed to have
retired in body. followed this through a
thick bamboo jungle, and about 500 yards
further on, came upon the dead elephant.
lying in the bottom Of a rocky stream.
Judging from appearances, the body of
the elephant had been carried TO the top of the
bank, and from there rolled i8to the stream.
From the tracks it was PLAIN that the BODY
had not been rolled, but carried to the bank
and it was plain that it had been rolled
through the managrass, which grows on the
sides of the stream. The Jungle through
which the body was brought to the stream
was very heavy, with bamboos growing
close, and the track which the elephants
made was several yards wide. Some sur
prise was expressed at the circumstances by
my neighbors till | showed them where the
elephant had been shot and where its tail and
feet haG been cut off and where the BODY Law
IN the stream, which proved conclusivelv
that by some means or other the body had
got over the intervening space in the night
1t Is difficult to understand how elephants
with their trunks and feet could raise and
support the dead body of a comrade. How
ever, they seemed to have managed it
Scientific American.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1888-11-01
PHASES.
A song of life l sing.

A song OF life sing,
A ripple In a stream
A day Of bliss-a smile-a kiss
A sweet. enchanted dream
We strive for might and power
Some never heights 10 climb
Our triumph song-we shout and sing
A psalm Of life sublime
We long for sweet repose.
For rest and quiet sigh
All, wherefore must-we livef-in dust
Our shattered idols lie.
We moan and look for Death
And count his coming dear
Our hearts dull pain knows no refrain
Save sigh and sob and tear.
with meekly folded hands
" neither sing nor sign
Our longings done-our rest begun
In peaceful sleep we Lie.
Sarah NJ. Osborne In Woman.
, 1888-05-03

Une set of cages was very attractive to
us. They contained ten huge tigers, all
caught in pits after proving themselves
man eaters. Huge brutes which would
spring at us as we passed with such
ferocity that they would hurt themselves
against the iron bars. The tigers of our
menageries are puppets compared to these
fierce monsters. A few annas to the keeper
obtained for me the privilege of doing a
little practice. Looking a fierce fellow
steadily in the eye, and speaking in a
stern but steady voice, tapped him sharply
over the head with my rattan cane. lie
blinked his eyes. l followed up the action
with a sharper stroke and made him quiet
down. / tried another, and actually made
him lie down on his side and purr like a
great cat, l did not fail once. The native
looked at me admiHingly and evidently
thought l was accustomed to managing
man eaters. What an amount of nerve q
brave man has when he knows danger can
not reach him.-Carter Harrison's Letter.
, 1888-05-03
FACTIONS IN LEADvILLE.

Bankers, real estate men, newspaper
owners, mine owners and wholesale and
retail merchants, representing IS per cent
of the taxable property IN Leadville and
Lake county unite in a petition to the city
council Of Leadyille asking hat no pro-
hibitory action be taken by that body
against the gamblers. The petition,
which is remarkable in its way, reads as
follows:
The undersigned citizens and taxpayers
OF the city of Leadville, and vitality inter
ested inits prosperity, beg leave to call
your attention to the fact that the credit
OF our city is threatened by the reported
intentions of your honorable body to en-
act legislation that will seriously curtail
the city's revenues; and believing that
such action will depreciate the value of
warrants and result in great pecuniary
loss to the city, and be a detriment to the
individual property owners and business
interests of the public, we most respect
fully recommend to your consideration the
question of increasing the amounts re-
CURED for licenses and fines, believing
hat by so doing public morals will be bet
ter protected and the revenue of the city
increased more than by other and entirely
prohIbitory. action.
The gambling question has become a
burning one in LeadviIlc. Party lines
have been wiped out in its discussion and
those who favor and those who oppose
public gambling are arrayed against
each other. At the recent city cleo
ton gambling was the issue and
to the surprise Of many the anti
gambling element carried the day. The
gambling houses were closed and decided
inclination was manifested by the city
government to wipe the business out Of
existence. The petition of so many sub
stantial business men, representing such
a large proportion Of the taxable proper
ty, coming at this juncture, is based on
the belief that the complete suppression
of public gambling will seriously affect all
public business, while proving at the
same time detrimental to public morals.
Leadville is a peculiarly constituted town,
and everyone who knows anything about
the place will appreciate the fact that the
suppression of public gambling will nc
complish precisely the results which the
petitioners anticipate.
The result of the struggle will be looked
for with keen interest as Leadville is in
many respects a typical Western town and
the effect ofthe suppression of public gamb-
ling there, will in a great measure indi-