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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-29
Marriages in Morocco.

As the most Interesting event !1a; cpuit
be shown, it was at once suggested thst
attend Jewish wedding thea taking place,
and while feared to offepd tha propriotiss
by coming into the preseCce Of the tinid
bride in top boots and flannel shirt, Jacob
insisted she would not mind if bad no
boots at all on, or wore them around my
neck. I was little afraid we would arrive
late until learned that it was the play ful
custom of the Jews to keep the poor bride.
groom in suspense by stringing the ceremo.
ny out for week, and that this wedding
had already reached its third day In the
neighborhood of the BRIDES house The walla
of the houses we're ornamented with cabnl
istic signs in red paint, which Jacob said
were placed there to keep the evil eye off.
inside the bride'e house there were plenty
of indications that sometbiDg OF serious
nature was going oD, and we were nshered
into the room where the bridal pnrty was
displayed. The bride wes seated at one
end of the room on divsn surrounded by
about dozen children, and al! bands
were busy eating pie. AT lesst ibe dish
looked like pie. 1t appears the poor wom-
an had had nothing to do the last
GuTSe uhye Dut cht PIE euu oioCp' uHO
she must keep it up for the four days lon
ger. The children seemed to stand it first.
rate, but the blooming bride looked
weary and ennui as she banded me piece
of pie from her own fair fingers. hope
some day my stomach will forgive me for
the dastardly act was guilty of in making
it absorb that mouthful, but it re5elled at
the time. AT the further end Of tie room
tho hrideOroom recIjped with 81 hoDp.defer.
red look In his eye and a chunk of that
beastly pio in his hand. f[e looked sheep.
ish enough, and do not wonder, for if a
five minute ceremony will make cheeky
young American forget whether he put the
ring in his pocket or in his boot, 6 week OF
this sort of thing would land a nan in the
asylum for feeblesminded. The bride wish
ed to know whether in America the women
were married the same as in Morocco, and
when told her they could get married and
90 to keeping house in Is minutes, she sigh
ed, looked sentimental and took another
bite of pie. Evidently interested in what
we werasaying, the poor outcast of bride
groom got up from his seat and came over
to take hand in the conversation, but be
fore he had advanced Eve feet the children
started up, the bride screamed in maidenly
alarm, and he was pulled and pummeled
back TO his seat by his infant tormentors,
where ne solaced himself with more pie
There we're serious indications that pie was
about to be passed again, so beat hasty
retreat, with indignant thoughts of the
fendish cruelty which would keep tnat
youth and maiden stuffing pie for the next
four days and nights with 20 feet of air space
between them.-Boston Transcript.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-29
ALEXANDRIA VA MONDAY EVENING OCTOBER 80 1888
PROPOSALS.
DROPOsALs.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, October %, 1883

Sealed proposals will be received up 10 the 30th
instant at 8 oc,ock m. for furnishing ONE
HUNDRED AND FIFTY CORDS OF ME5-
CHAETABs.E PINE WOOD, to be delivered TO
tho poor Of the city as ordered snd in quantities
not creator tha,, one quarter 90 of = cord.
The wood is to be delivered during The months
Of December, 1888, and January and February,
1889.
Bids should be addressed to the undersigned,
and will be opened at tho Auditors otfica Tuesday
night, October 80, 1888, st s p. m.
By order OF the Committee on Poor.
oct22 st GEO. W. FISHER, Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-29
SYrun of Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the System when
Bilious or Costiye; to dispel Headache5,
Colds. and Fevers; to Cure Habitusl Con.
situation, Indigestion, Piles, etc. Manufae.
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Com
nanv, San Francisco, Cal. e. S. Leadbeater
& Bro, agents Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-29
Bv Z. Il. Lucas. Auctioneor.

DY VIRTUE OF DE Rec of the Corporation
ID Court of the city of Alexandria, rendered on
the 18th day of April, 1888, in the chancery
cause therein depending between ,Tsnney & War
field twho sue, &c ! against Thomas Devitts ex-
ecutor and others, the undersigned, who was ap.
pointed commissioner of sale by said decree. will
offer for sale at public auction, on SATURDAY,
November Sd, 1888 at - o'clock noon, in front
of the Royal street entrance to the Market Build
ing:
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND and IN.
PR0VESENTS situate at the southwest corner
OF Duke and Alfred streets, fronting on Duke
street 30 feet, more less, and running back IN
depth 70 feet, more o. less to an alley Is 5.12
feet wide
2-ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND or the south
side of Duke street 105 feet west of Columbus
street, running west and fronting on Duke street
20 feet and 1l5 feet deep to an alley 10 feet wide
Terms OF Sale: One third 0; the purchase mon
cy in cash on the day OF sale, and the residue in
three equal instsment: st six, twelve and eight
cen months from the day of sale; the deferred in
stamerts to besr legal interest FROM the day OF
sale, and to be secured by the bonds Of the pur-
chaser, with approved personal security, and tho
retention of tho title until tho payment of the
purchase money in full. Convcysncng at the
cost of the purchaser.
NIB. HARLOW,
oct22 IS Commissioner of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-29

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY AT 32S KING
STREET, CORNER OF ROYAL.
We have received our supply of goods for the
season. embracing general assortment as to style
snd quality, which we propose to sell at very low
prices and invite call from all in want. Como
qaT eranli1e the goods We have on hand supply
of Table Cutlery, Spoons and other goods in the
housckeepe1s' line, which we are selling at re-
Gucod prices, wholesale and retail.
octe 1T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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AUCTION SALES.
rNRUSTEE'S SALE
GRnCERIEs. STORE EIyTLI

N't@DN141sI41N'i OIsL
By virtue of deed of trust executed by F. n.
and W. Kramer, will sell at private sale for
cost aud under until WEDNESDAY,, October 81,
1883, all the GROCERIES. STORE FIXTURES
and MILLER SAFE now ip the store st the north
east corner of Prince and Fairfax streets Aleyan-
dFis. Va and all not previously sold will be sold
az public auction. commencing at 10 O'Clock a. m.
OF that day. Terms of ale-cssh
oct23 is A. W. ARMSTRONG. Trustee
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sen29

T1oR THE FALL TRADE-We desire to call
L attention to our large stock of Dinner, Tea
and Toilet Ware, new shapes and new decorations,
which wo are now offering at remarkably low
prices Tea Sets, of So pieces, $3.50 and up;
Chamber Sets 10 pieces, $2.75 and up; Dinner
Sets 1926 pieces, SIC and up. Remember, We
keen nothing but .frst-quality goods in stock. We
invite an inspection of goods and prices before
ui''N'D7 r'''N' E.J. MILLER & SON,
40 217 King etreet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-29
rg7HE ROCHESTER" LAMP.

Never nceds trimming never breaks chimneys;
perfectly safe gives pure and steady light OF 90
candle power. Give it fair trial 1t is the best
and cheapest lamp ell things considered that
ever had" Don's take any Just as good" but
soll st less price; but get the genuine article The
No o Mammoth, 800 candle power, is absolute
IL without rival. marvellous light for stores,
nails churches factories, ETC.. costs less than one
cent per hour Our store is lighted with the
dorchester" and we invite you to call some eveh-
inc and sec what marvellous light we have.
E.J MILLER & SON,
son0q Sole Agents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
The Soldiers Home.

LHAvENwoRTH, KAN, February 10.-Gov-
ernor Smith, of the Soldiers Home, has
been obliged to issue the following notice,
which explains itself. There are now 1,7OO
members at the home, representing almost
every northern state:
WESTERN BRANCH N. 81. D. V. s.,
LEAvENwoRTH, February 9.
Notice is hereby given that, from and af-
ter this date, no application for admission
to this branch can be considered. The home
is already filled to its utmost capacity, and
the appropriation has been exhausted
Forty seven now sleeping on the floor.
A. j. SMITH, Governor.
About midnight last night Probate Judge
Hawn was aroused by Charles II. Peterson
and Emma B. James, who claimed that
their home was in Platte county, Mo-, ard
that they had fed hitherto in order that
they might become husband and wife. The
judge granted the necessary license and
married the couple, who seemed in great
hurry to have the ceremony performed be-
fore they should be oyertaken by opposing
parents.
Adam Ehart has been arrested and charged
on ten seperate counts of selling intoxica-
ting liquors in violation of law. A strong
list of witnesses names were filed with the
complaint.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
Murdered his Brother.

LELY, KY., February 11.-Levi Hodge
killed his brother John last evening by
shooting him through the heart. The broth
ers lived with their aged mother, and have
been engaged in frequent broils with each
other and have on several occasions drawn
weapons and attempted to take each others
life. Levi and another brother, j. R. Hodge,
returned from Louden, KY, where they had
purchased two suits of clothing, similar in
every respect, one for Levi and the other for
John. When they tried the suits on at
their mothers house John thought that
Lewis pantaIoons would fit him better thu n
the ones he had been given and tried to take
them from Levi. During the quarrel the
mother interfered and tried to pacify them.
John cursed and abused her. Levi then
threatened to kill them and they got into a
scufae but were prevented from doing each
other any bodily harm by the interference
of other brothers, and Levi was dis
AIMED, but John being drunk, Levi disarmed
him of his pistol. and in spite of the frantic
efforts of his mother he FREQ the fatal shot.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
Mexican Bandits.

CAMARao. MEXICO. February 13.-Captain
Samadrid, of the Mexican army. at the head
of a force of cavalry, descended on the
Mesquite ranch, about three leagues from
here, and captured Vasquez, noted bandit,
who had broken his leg and was there re-
ceiving surgical attention. Vasquez, his
companions, the notorious cut-throat, b.
salda. and the terrible brothers, Adolfe and
Antonio Vallegas, were in hiding near the
ranch. Captain Samadrid compelled Fer
nandez, the proprietor of the Mesquite
ranch, to guide his troops to
tho hiding place of the bandits,
but Fernandez treacherously took the
soldiers in the wrong direction. When Sa-
madrid discovered that Fernandez had de-
ceived him he tied him to a tree and ordered
his men to riddle him with bullets, which
they did, notwithstanding that Fernandez
repeatedly cried out that he would give the
soldiers $4,000 to save his life and release
him. While this was going on the bandits
had been warned and fled to Texas. There
is reason to believe that not less than twenty
are now safely rendezvoud at
Guello ranch, in Starr county Texas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
Kansan Murdered in No Mans Land

A Kansan Murdered in No Mans Land.
LARNED, KAN, February 9.-Facts that
have been developing for da yor two, bring
to light another bloody murder in the north
end of No Mans Land. Eugene Brushers
was a young man about % years old and
lived at Walnut City, Rush county. He owned
considerable property and was engaged in
the cattle business. Some days ago he left on
business trip west, aud nothing more was
heard of him until his family received a tel
egram, last Saturday, stating that his body
was at Dodge City to await further orders.
Thomas Mcdowell, of Walnut City, passed
through here Monday, en- route to the scene
of the murder. He returned this afternoon
bringing the remains with him and reported
the following facts:
Brushers arrived in Dodge City several
days ago in company with man who gave
his name as Morris and his residence at Ness
City. They were leading gray stallion
drawn by two black horses. The only fire.
arms they appeared to have with them were
Winchester rifle and a 38-calibre pis-
toll. Brushers claimed the wagon and
horses, and they appeared to be good friends
looking over the country. They finally left
for Beaver City. in No Mans Land, about
sixty miles south. On the way it was after
wards learned that the gray stallion was
traded for Texas pony. Nothing more was
heard of the party until Sunday afternoon,
when M. l.. Kramer arrived at Dodge City
from that country, bringing the dead body
with him. He said that Brushers was shot
at Beaver City on Friday, February 8, and it
was supposed that Morris, his companion,
was his murderer. These are the only facts
that so far have come to light.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
Only the Walls Left.

ST.. PAUL, February 13.-Another disas-
trous fire visited the Wholesale district this
morning about 6 O'Clock. The mercurial
alarm in the Ryan block called the fire de-
partment to the corner of east Third street
and Wacoutah. The two upper stories of
that portion of that building were filed with
smoke. A second alarm, followed by q
third, brought out the whole department.
The fire soon had possession of the entire
portion occupied by Foote, Shultz & Co.
The Ryan Drug company occupy Nos.225 and
227 with Wholesale drugs. Foote. Schultz l.
Co. occupy 229 with boots and shoes. The
fourth and fifth floors are used for the manu-
facture OF boots and shoes. The Ryan Drug
company, next door to the fire, viii be dam
aged about $4,000, wholly by water and
we're fully insured. Mr.. Schurmeir, of
Foote, Schultz Co., said this morning that
his firm carried stock of 100000, insured
for $3.50, 1000. The probability was that the
machinery used in the factory on the two
upper floors and also the stock would be
total loss. The insurance on the building
was $4,000. From present indications
only the walls of the building will be left.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
A Plucky Young Lady.

Lalla Crooks, who is employed at Thorn
soa's photograph gallery, was "held up"
while going home, at Twelfth street and
Highland avenue. The highwayman made
an attempt to take her satchel,
and in the tug of war sue
ceeded in wrenching the handle
away. He then took out a re-
volver, and, pointing it at her said:
"Give me that satchel." She replied BY
catching hold of his arm, and with the satch-
Ell in one hand, knocked the revolver aside,
telling him to 60 away or she would scream.
She did scream just as two men came in
sight, and the footpad took to his heels with
out booty. The satchel contained S. in
cash. Miss Crooks says she would know the
highwayman if she should see him again. He
was about IS years old and wore dark
jersey cap and overcoat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
Brooks, Rather fin 81. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, February 13.-Newton Brooks,
father Of Hugh Mortram Brooks, arrived in
this city last night from Hyde, Eng. He
through the bars. Plans of the future we're
then discussed, and in response to
inquiries Brooks said he still had
great hopes, but since the action of
the supreme court was prepared for any
thing. His last hope rests in the governors
clemency, and he is fortified with many let
tiers from prominent people. He was recent
~ told by two witnesses Who knew of HuQh'e
expe rimenting with drugs. One
of these was at the southern
hotel when Hugh and Preller were there and
knew that Preller was sick. The other
crossed on the Cappalonia from England
with them, and had noticed Hugh fooIir0
with drugs. He intended to get their testi.
mony and place it before the governor IN 4
plea for pardon. The old gentleman nov
makes NO complaint about the courts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
A Murderer rells His story.

HMxAA, McHT., February 10-Patrlck
John Hart, who Is to be hanged here to-day,
gives the following story of the crime for
which he will suffer the death penalty:
Il boarded at the Foster house in Elk
norm, aud there became acquainted with
MISS Sarah Starkweather, daughter of Mrs.
Pitts and stepdaughter of John Pitts, a
mmel. visited her frequently, and she
became as sister. On the morning of
November z, 1885, found Sarah
at her breakfast crying. I asked her
what was the matter, ahd she said her
step. father had deserted her mother. l
went to see Mrs. Pitts. She told me that
Fits had gone to Boulder to have me ar
rested and to get divorce from her. She
ing houses of il-fame in Helena and Boz
man, and that my companionShip with his
daughter was disgrace to bus family ana
he would not live with them any longer;
that he was going to Boulder TO have me
arrested, get divorce from her and obtain
custody of the child. Mrs. Pitts said: eff
q man talked about me as Pitts
has about you, would cut his legs
or. then went to Boulder and inquired at
the court house if Pitts had been there and
heard he had not. was nervous with ex-
citement. knew Pitts stories about me
had been circulated, and I feared I would
be lynched for seducing the girl, whereas I
was innocent Of any improper conduct with
her. In this frame of mind sought Pitts
at various places in Boulder. I found him
at Jerry Smiths saloon. Not wishing
to talk with him before the men in the
saloon, I walked out and waited
until Fits came out, and then
we had talk. He accused
me of running his daughter and bringing
disgrace upon his family, and ended by say
ing ne was going to have me arrested. Then
we parted. pondered over the situation
and became convinced that must do some
thing and clear my name. Shortly after I
went to the court house and saw Pitts there
in Wells Office, and l presumed he wa get
ting out papers for my arrest and shot him.
After I fred the first shot he stag
gered mp and came towards me.
Shot him again. felt relieved
as soon as had done the deed, and relying
on my innocence if the crime with which I
was charged, I thought the charge justi-
fed the shooting. I at once gave myself up
to the officials"
Petitions have been presented to the gov
ernor for clemency, but no active effort has
been made to save the murderer. Hart
wants to speak on the gallows, but Sheriff
Hathaway says the ceremony will be short.
Hart was hanged at 113O to-day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
Tho Sorth western Real Estate Agents.

Tho forth western Real Estate Agents.
BELo1T, KAN, February Especial. AT
a meeting of the executive committee of the
Northern Kansas Real Estate association
held here last night and this morning, q
very elaborate plan of advertising was
adopted, which it is expected will be of great
value to northern Kansas. and induce immi
grafton into that beautiful region. The ex
cursions o. -anged by the railroad COM
panies, beginning March q, and continuing
semi-monthly during the summer,
will bring in large numbers to seek
homes. This organization, of which
L. r. Elliott, of Manhattan, is secretary. is
doing good work for northern Kansas.
Another meeting of the executive commit
tee, composed of one member from each
town in the association, will be held at Con-
cordia February 16, at which other work
connected with the plans of the association,
will be perfected. Northern Kansas will get
big boom in 1888.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
Editors Arrested for Contempt,

HARPER, KAN, February I1.-Warrants
were issued by the circuit court now in ses-
sion It this county, Friday for the arrest of
:. l.. Isenbegg. editor of the Harper Daily
Sentinel, and E. P. Archibald, editor of the
Harper Graphic, for contempt,
through the publication of arti'
cles criticising the actions and
decisions of that court Both were arrested
There is great excitement among the citi-
zens and serious trouble may result, as the
editors are held to have published nothing
in regard to the court but what would como
under the constitutional rights guaranteed
to the press, and no fine or Imprisonment
viii be tolerated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
The Brusher Murder in No Mans Land

LARNED. KAN, February 1O.-Further
facts In regard to the murder of Brusher.
which was committed in Beaver, No Mans
Land, February 8, have just been received
here. 1t seems that the murderer, Morris,
was arrested and probably lynched. The
bloody deed was committed in the presence
OF several men IN the lobby of saloon on
the night mentioned. It seems that the as-
sault was entirely unprovoked, Morris sim
ply stepping up behind his victim and shoot
ing him through the head. The ball entered
Just behind the right ear. A high degree of
indignation was excited at the burial at
Walnut City yesterday.
Brusher was seen to have $1,1OO in cash,
and when killed there was none on his Der,
son. 1t is thought that Morris got the money
in some way and shot him for fear of being
prosecuted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
MARKET REPORTS.
Kansas City Grain and Produce Market.
KANSAS CITY February H. 1885,

Kansas City Grain and Produce Market.
KANSAS CITY. February IA. 1888.
The DAILY Indicator reports:
MHEAEReceipts at regular elevators since
LAST report, bushels; Withdrawals, $500 BUSH
els. leaving stock in store, as reported to the
bcard OF trade to day. 31S.0F bushels.
COhN--Receipts at regular elevators since last
report. -: bushels, and Withdrawals, 900 bush
els leaving stock in store as reported to the
board OF trade to-day, Lac, 468 bushels.
No: zcorn-Cash and February, no bid, 44c
asked; March, 1910 bid. AAc asked; May. 46c
RYE-No cash. no bids nor offerings.
fIOOhIFlrm. Inquiry good and many offers
made, but at prices that cannot be met in this
Quotations are for established brands in car
lots, per half barrel in sacks as follows: Xxx Soc
Xxx :. 81 0O@1 o. family, 81 15l1 Is; choice, 81 50
e 81 go 60; fancy, g 6sS1 20; extra fancy; 81 75g
N Mill lit s Il F1snsa;
The ruling quotations for car lots are a. fol-
Corn meal. green, e21Sc; kill. dried. s7hc; corn
chop. yellow. per 100 lbs, go bulk, csc sacked.
ship-stuf per 100 lbs, bulk $50; sacked, ssc bran
wanted: sacked. 7sc; $50 10 sacks, 7Sc; on orders
higher prices are charged.
HAY-neceipts % cars Market firm. Fancy,
80 W for small baled; large baled $3.50; wire
Oil CAKE-Per 100 lbs, sacked, f. o. b 81 Is;
81 w per Loo pounds; $40 90 per ton. Car lots
BUTTER ~Receipts of roll fair. market firm.
we quote: Creamery, fancy, &c: good, 22625c.
hne dairy In single package lots. 16G2Oc; store
packed, 10 single package lots, choice, H@18c
poor and low grade. 9010c; roll, good to onOice,
GHEESE--We quote: Full cream, twins, 13c;
Iull cream Young America, 1916.
GddS-heceipts large and market weak at 14c
per dozen for strictly fresh. Lined and preserved
unsalable
pOULTRY-Chckens, firm; large at s. 00G
8, ~ Per dozen; small. s. 90, old roOsters. large
pound; ducks. 81 5063 Is per dozen; geese.
s. 50h4 50 per dozen.
PROVISIONS We quote: Round lots. suga,
cured hams, lie per H., breakfast bacon 1O14c
per H.; dried beet, Sc; dry salt shoulders s T.;
long clear 81 40; clear, 81 So short clear. 81 IS;
smoked shoulders. IS so; long clear g Is; clear,
% Is; abort clear 48 60
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-02-18
The wy.ndott. Train wrecler..

PAoLA, KAN, February S.-The cases OF
William Vossen and Newport, the alleged
Wyandotte train wrecke-s, were called here
yesterday and Vossen was discharged,
Newport was allowed to withdraw his
plea of guilty and was bound over
to the next term of court. This
was expe tied, as Vossen had turned states
evidence in the case against Hamilton and
Geers. Vossen will at once return to WAN
dotte, where his family reside. It ia not be-
ieved that the Knights of Labor will allow
him to remain there long. The case aoainst
Newport viii probably be nolle prossed be-
fore it comes to actual trial.