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, 1889-01-30

The average New Yorker is likely to
think of his friends In smaller cities as
hardly equal to himself in keen business
sagncity, but now and then somebody
from n small town or even from the
country shows himself in this quality
quite worthy of the metropolis. A New
E~nglander, who may be called Mr.. Hig-
gins, a In who stands six feet two in
his stockings and is well proportioned,
landed from n Sound steamer the other
morning and was greeted with the famil-
lar Good morning, Mr.. Higginsl So
glad to see you here! But I'm afraid you
don't remember me-" The usual intro
duction and explanations followed, and
then Mr.. Higgins started with the
stranger to .'call on some friends"
After walking n few blocks they came
into a small side street, and here Mr.. Hig-
gins interrupted the flow of "reminiscences
by setting down his valise on the side
walk and laying his overcoat upon it.
This surprised his companion, who
asked; What Is the matter, Mr.. Hig-
gins2 What are you going TO dor"
81 am going" replied Mr.. Higgins
calmly, ito lick a bunco steerer within
an inch of his life"
But the New Yorker. who had no taste
for sparTing matches, had suddenly re-
memlered an engagement in another
part Of the city.-New York Tribune.
, 1889-01-30
Editor Matthews. Prayer Book.

When the late Rev. DIR. Ingersoll died
in 1888. the present writer was called on
to report the funeral services. In writ
ing up the afterward occasion
arose to make n direct quotation from
the Book of Common Prayer, and, not
finding the volume on the book shelves
of the editorial room, the quest was pur-
sued in Mr.. Matthew'S private office.
Haven't you n prayer book Of your
OWN" he asked. Here, waltz Taking
a morocco bound copy from his desk, he
wrote on its fly leaf a line Of presenta-
ton, and lin memory Of DIR. Ingersoll's
funeral added the date and his own
pane, and, handing it to tho reporter,
said; There's n present for you, Mr..
-, n let me say this: IF you don't
care to read it for tho moral lessons 1t
contains, study 1t for the sake of its pure
English. There's no better use OF the
language to bc found than in that book.
| know that's So he added, with q thor
oughly characteristic touch of self ap-
probation, because that is an edition of
the prayer book that | read every word
of the proof on it mysolfr' The grateful
recipient has studied that cherished book;
from what motives no matter, save this:
he has searched Its pages for Topographic
cal or tcNtunl errors and hasn't found
one! a closer p~ruofrcadcr, n better
printer than Mr.. Matthew'S never lived.
buffalo EXpurss.
, 1889-01-30
Tho suburbs of Melbourne.

One of the most pleasing features of
Melbourne Is the nearness of the numcr-
u suburbs which surround the city
proper. During the summer months in
tensely hot winds sweep over the city,
spreading discomfort broadcast. To es-
cape from the facilitating influence of
these the Melbournites have only to spend
a half hour in tho train and they arc ut
the seashore. Many of the suburban
places are called by very English names,
such as Kew, Brighton. Kensington.
Northcote and Newport. St Kilda is
n Of tho more fashionable places of
residence, and it is here that part of the
play, The Mystery of a Hanson Cab"
was based. 1t is only three miles from
Melbourne and on the shores of Hobson
bay. Numerous bathing establishments
and hotels cater to the visitors comfort.
New York Commercial Advertiser.
, 1889-01-30

Ono of the ingenious members of the
New York Electrical club has designed
a door opener which relieves the dis
gusted Traveller OF visitor from the neces-
sity of showing a heavy mass Of wood
with his hands, or OF wearing out the
toes of his boots in kicking it back.
a metallic plate set in the floor n foot
from tho threshold Is marked door
opener" Tho caller treads upon 1t in
the same style as the peaceful street car
horse treads upon the clumsy iron switch
plates which now ornament every street
where this style of locomotion is in vogue.
Tho plate yields u quarter inch to the
pressure of the foot and forms u circuit,
which Immediately starts u tiny electro
motor, that in turn opens the door,
despite door spring, air valve or counter
weight. The moment tho visitor passes
In the plate is thrown back by a coiled
spring to its former position, the circuit
is broken and the door closes itself with
or without n resonant bang, as may be
desired.
With swing doors the plato Is inset on
both sides of the portal. With double
church door two pairs of plates are ar
ranged so that the sexton can connect or
disconncct each pair. When the plates
are connected the worshiper's foot opens
both doors, but when disconnected only
one.-Philadelphia Times.
, 1889-01-30
OF ~ADVERTIsING.
JSO. =. CARROLL ---- Editor
ENTERPRISE NEEDED.

1t is becoming very evident that FIRE.
mont, johnson and Sheridan counties
which now have close business relations
with Montana, will soon have the com
mercial ties bound more closely by railroad
connection. If these sections of the terri
tory are to be first connected by railroad
from the south aud cast the work must
soon be commenced for the northern roads
will speedily occupy the field.
The United States senate recently passed
a bill granting the Big Horn L Southern
railroad the right of way across the Crow
reservation in Montana. The action was
criticised at the time, as very little was
known or could be learned about the pro-
posed road. A Helena paper now comes
forward with some information which will
prove quite interesting even in this sec
ton of the territory. 1t is as follows:
The Big Horn & Southern railway
had filed their articles Of Incorporation.
The termini of the road will be in Mon
tana and Wyoming. 1t will pass through
the counties Of Yellowstone and Custer in
Montana, and Sheridan and johnson
in Wyoming. The northern termi-
nus of the road will be in Vel
lowstono county, Montana, on the
Northern Pacific railroad near the
mouth of the Big Horn nver, and
the road is to be constructed southerly
therefrom along the Big Horn to the
mouth of the Little Big Horn and its
tributaries by the most practicable
route to a point on the line between
the territories of Montana and Wyoming
near the head of Five Mile cleek, which
shall be the terminus of the main line,
with the authority to construct branches,
commencing at the territorial line and
running thence by the most practicable
route to the mouth OF Rock creek or its
vicinity, also with authority to construct
a branch from the southern terminus to
a point near Beckton. Wyo. The capital
stock is $500, 900, divided into 5000
shares at 500 each. The incorporators
are Eli D. Bannister, Paul Mccormick,
Wilbur f. Sanders, Thomas q. Power
and Albert j. Seeigman."
There is crying need for an extension
in johnson and Sheridan counties. In
the natural order Of things the product of
that rich region would find n ready mar
ket here, and railroad connection would
not only stimulate development in the
intermediate country but work great BEN
eft to two widely separated sections of
the territory.
A vast field for railroad enterprise has
long been neglected in this territory, and
the first railroad to occupy it will reap a
rich harvest.
, 1889-01-30

job Printing neatly executed at the
Leader Job Printing Rooms.
, 1889-01-30

THERE is considerable speculation in
dulged in at Union Pacific headquarters,
says the Omaha Herald, regarding the
future conduct of Mr.. Holcomb in relation
to promotions, appointments and decapl.
tations. As has been remarked in the
Herald heretofore, there are several men
yet on the anxious seat. Whether the
new vice president contomplares making a
slash in the direction of the passenger
department is unknown as yet, but a per
sonal friend of Holcomb remarked to a
reporter yesterday that he did not believe
any changes would take place in hat
branch of the service. The passenger
traffic of the road is quite difficult to man
age and men who can attend to the duties
Of this position are not picked up every
day. But Mr.. Holcomb's friend had his
opinion ~antagonized later when the head
Of a department of the Union Pacific gave
it out as a cold fact that the passenger
Office is to be ~remodeled on a new and ex-
tensivc plan. the idea being quite original
with Holcomb. Just what method he
proposes to adopt cannot be ascertained
at this time.
, 1889-01-30

JUST by way of suggestion The LEA
DER would observe that it is not the part
of good policy for dealers to ask Fifth
avenu prices for lots in the raging Crow
creek bottoms or those situated several
miles beyond the city limits. Every man
who owns a suburban lot should not OK
pect to realize a fortune from it. There
has been a legitimate appreciation in the
value of all city and suburban property.
This legitimate increase in values would
have more than satisfied everybody one
month ago. Now there is a tendency to-
ward imitation in all real estate values and
this tendency cannot be too suddenly
curbed. We've got n great town here
with great prospects before it, but people
should not get the idea that every little
plot of ground represents a colossal for.
tune. Foreign investors are not always
disposed to pay nine story prices for two
story premises. The time to use a little
reason has now arrived and it won'tdo even
the real estate people any harm to think a
little.
Legitimate increase in values, but no
initiation should be the governing prin-
ciplc.
, 1889-01-30

Fresh smelts always on hand at the
Saddle Rock.
, 1889-01-30
winter Tourist Rates.

During the past spring and summer our
Southern brethren have thronged into
Colorado, and after climbing our peaks,
exploring our canyons and snowballing in
midsummer to their hearts content, re-
turned delighted with our scenic attrac-
tons, and charmed by the spirit of hearty
hospitality with which they were wei
coined. Now it should be our duty, and
a pleasant one, to return these visits.
The Fort Worth railroad has given us the
opportunity. Their advertising depart
ment has lust issued a pamphlet entitled
Winter Tourist Routes and Rates from
the Summit to the Sea-" giving reduced
excursion rates for this winter season and
a number of different routes through the
South.
Coloradoans cannot Justly plead the
necessity Of escaping from a severe winter,
but many Of them would be pleased with
the change to a semi,tropical climate
where the flowers perpetually bloom, and
a visit to places of such historic interest
as Houston, Austin, Galveston, San An.
tonic or New Orleans. Or, if they should
wish stranger or more tropical chimes,
these routes include a trip to such interest
ing old places as Monterey, Saltillo and
the City of Mexico. Full particulars may
be obtained by addressing Geo. Ady, gem
eral passenger and ticket agent of the
Denver, Texas & Forth Worth railroad,
or the Union Pacific ticket agent at
Cheyenne.
, 1889-01-30

Dan Langley, a Georgia moonshiner,
was tried and convicted. At the trial he
told the judge that he was to be married
in a little over a month, and the Judge
therefore sentenced him to Imprisonment
for just one month. He WIS thus able to
quit Jail on Il Monday and start for his
in Gordon county, where he was
to be married on the following Wednes-
day. He was so thankful for the light
sentence that he promised to send the
judge a gallon of the best moonshine
whisky TO be got.-Chicago Times.
, 1889-01-30

What in the world is the reason you will
cough and keep coughing and still keep try
ing inferior medicines when Beggs' Cher
rY Cough Syrup will positively relieve your
cough at once2 This is no advertising
scheme, but an actual fact, and we guaran-
tee it. For sale by w. N. Hu1t, drug
gist.
, 1889-01-30
MO. IL, A. No. 15.-PROPOSALS
for Army Snnnlies Hendnnartnrs

MO. IL. a. No. l5.-PROPOSALS
~ for Army Supplies. Headquarters
Dept. OF the Platte, Office Of Chief
Commissary OF Subsistence, Omaha, Neb.,
Jan. 10, 1889. Sealed proposals, in tripli-
cate, subject to the usual conditions, will
be received at this office until - o'clock
central standard time, and at the of.
fees OF the acting commissaries of sub
sistence at Cheyenne depot, Wyo.; Forts
Sidney, Neb. Douglas, Utah; Niobrara,
Neb.; and Robinson, Neb., until IL
CLOCK a. m, mountain standard time, on
Wednesday, the Goth day of February,
1889, at which time and places they will
be opened in the presence of bidders, for
the furnishing and delivery of -four for
issue as a component OF the ration; and,
also, at this office until II o'clock M, cen.
trail standard time on the same day, for
furnishing flour, family. Preference will
be given to articles of domestic produc-
ton or manufacture, conditions of
quality and price (including in the price
of foreign production or manufactures
the duty thereon) being equal. The right
is reserved to reject any or all bids. Blank
proposals and specifications showing in
detail the quantities required and giving
full information as to condition of CON
tracts will be furnished on application to
any of the above mentioned offices. j.
W. BARRlGER, Maj. and G. s., u. S.
A., Chief G. S.
, 1889-01-30

courtesy of Hyo. Archives & HI s+ori,
, 1889-01-30

Ile largest stock of fine brandies, old
whiskies, choice iqueurs and superfine
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-25
The Virginia Synod.

In the Presbyterian Synod at Winchester
yesterday, the narratives of the state of re.
liglon were read and referred to the appro
pirate committees. Rev. DR.. E. III. Richard
son, secretary of the committee on educa.
ton, presented the CAUSE of mis- committee
to the synod, wnen addresses were made by
various members of the synod upon the SUBJ
ject of education and In advocacy of contin-
uing financial aid to all needy and worthy
young men soaking the ministry of thu
Southern Presbyterian Church. A COM
plant from number Lexington Presbyter-
ians was partially heard, and then laid over
for foil discussion to morrow. Rev. S. Tay-
lor Martin, agent of the Union Seminary for
securing meaUs for the establishment OF a
fifth professorsbp in the Union Theological
Seminary of Virginia. made an address in
behalf of that cause. Rev. Dr. M. b. Hous.
ton, secretary of committee on foreign mis-.
sions, made an address upon the subject of
missions, taking the position that there are
means In the hands of the church for evan
gelizlng the world before the end ofthe pres.
emit century. Rev. DR.. Hcge, of Richmond,
also spoke upon the same subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-25
Desnerate Fipht

WALsENBURG, Coo., Oct. 25.-Boo Ford
who killed Jesse James, the Missouri bandit
at St Joseph several years ago, had close
cali for mis- life yesterday. Ford was behind
his bar when Ernest Kurry, a cowboy, enter
cd. Hurry was drunk and in very ugly
mood. Walking up to the bar he said
"Look out Bob, I'm going to kill you,' at
the same tine pulling hi: guu and firing
Ford Owed behind the bar aud seized his
revolver when fight ensued during Which
Hurry wes shot eight times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-25
HKWa OF THE DAY.

Legislation to check the spread Of dipth.
liberia and scarlet fever iE the District of Co.
Iumbia is proposed.
The Dunelen Phosphate Company. Of
Florida, has been organized to develop
13. 900 900 cores of new phosphate land To
that State.
An Englisbmsn and his groom while
travelling in Donegal the other dag, soundly
thrashed two constables who logged their
steps wherever they went.
Captain Turner, of the Maryland oyster
steamer McLape, made q raid on dredgers
at Thomas's Point yesterday and captured
three of them, all of Baltimore.
The Presldenti is in Qusndary by the Ina
bility of the Pennsylvania Senators ana
Postmaster General Wanamaker to agree a6
to the distribution OF the Offices in Philadel-
phis.
A Pit.sburg grand army post has adopted
resolutions protesting against the action OF
the Gettysburg Battlefield Association In
permitting the Maryland Confederates to
erect monument at Gettysburg.
Liverpool bought zoo, 600 barrels of Amerl'
con apples and London 800 600 barrels dur
ing the season recently ended. The import.
ation Of American apples by the United
Kingdom is on q rapid increase.
The fifth game in the baseball champion
ship eerias was played st Washington Park,
BrookIsn, yesterday afternoon before $500
persona The weather was cold and windy.
New York Won by 3 score ct II to 3.
Masked robbers in st. Joseph, Mo-, We'd
nesdny night, entered q room in which
Judge Henry s. Kelly aud his wife we're
sleeping, ana compelled them at the point
OF pistols 10 hand over their valuebles.
That the earth ia to-day rolling its last
round, and that before nghtfall the sun
will be ;iarkened and the moon turned into
blood is the firm belief of G number of Ad-
ventists scattered throughout the country.
Miss Winnie Davis. the daughter of ex.
President Davis, will leave New York in a
few days for Europe. She goes abroad With
the hope Of restoring her health, which has
not been good for some months past. She
was in Washington last night.
Mrs. Sarah v White, the popular and
accommodating Marion ct the Pennsylvania
railroad depot in Washington, has, owing to
| i'll health. resigned her position with the
company and will withdraw from Its service
on the first of Move mber Mrs. White hae
by her obliging disposition gained a host OF
IflenoS WHO VIII elucoreiy festev her Te'ne'
ment.
In the Episcopal Convention in New
York yesterday the question of colored re.
cognition was recommitted to a committee
to report to the next convention, as was also
the report of tba Joint Committee on Canops
of Ordination. motion recommending no
changes in the present system ofrepresenta'
ton was carried by large majority, and
the house adjourned to meet in Baltimore
! In 1892.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-25
ALEX ANDR-L-A..
FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 25.

THE FOLLOWING announcen ent Is made
In the Washington newspapers: 1.-THE fourth
auditor, Hon. John R. Lynch, will leave
Saturday evening to take part in the Ohio
campaign" The man referred to lie negro.
He holds an important and responsible posi-
tion in the Treasury Department. at Wash
ington, has white men and women under
him. and draws lucrative salary. His
predecessor was General Shelley of Ala.
bama, who was removed in order to make
place for him. How long would General
Shelley have been allowed to retain his
Office during Mr.. Cleveland's administration
If he had left it and gone to Alabama to
take part in political campaign in that
State2 But the present, as its democratic
predecessor was, Is protested civil service
reform administration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-25
Blew Him Up

CHICAGO, Oct. 25.--A despatch from
Butte, Mon. says: An attempt was made
yesterday morning 10 kill Oscar Sterrberg.
a we'll to do painter. Four sticks OF giant
powder were placed 5sween the mattresses
of hia bed and exploded by means of Il fuse
running out throug hole which mad been
bored in theaide Of The house to sn alley. The
furniture of the room was torn 10 pieces and
the side of the house was blown out, but
S.ernberg ia still allie, though it is not
thought that he will recover His wife and
son have been arrested for the crime
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-25

PATTERSON Posi-, G. a. r., has unani.
mously passed eresoiution against tho "sacri
lege" of "rehel" monuments 10 the sacred
precincts" of Gettysburg, and have entered
"their solemn protest against this eacrilege
and most emphatical!y deuounce any such
intrusion upon sacred soil, sud ask that the
Gettysburg battle field association cause the
said rebel monument TO be removed and ex.
press orders given that no more OF that ns.
ture be erected" The hearts of the men
who passed this resolution and of all who
agree with them go out in responsive SYM
pathy with the Malone cause in Virginia,
and with the man whose one single vote
prevented the repeal of the statute prohibit
ing "rebels' from holding commissions in
the q. S. army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-25

Several cadets of the Virginia Military In.
slitute have beer dismissed for violation OF
regulations.
Norfolk dispatches report a number OF
marine disasters from the gale, and many
bridges were washed away.
Three of the prisoners in the Richmond
Jail came very near effecting their escape
early yesterday morning. When detected
| they had cut hole nearly through their
| cell.
a movement has been started in Rich.
| mond to do away with negro servants and
substitute white servants. There are few
| white domestic servants there, but 1t Is pro.
pasei to import them.
The State board of pharmacy, which met
10 Richmond Tuesday, closed it's work yes
terday. o. the 25 candidates who present.
ed themselves % passed the examination to
which they were subjected.
Charles R. Wallace, of Richmond, charged
with using the postoffice facilities for IN.
lawful purposes, was released on 81 800 bail
in Baltimore yesterday for hearing when
the district attorney returns to that city.
Mr.. Richard N Brooke who has for the
past several years been pursuing his avoca.
ton in Europe al an artist. has returned
| TO MS nome III NaTE60lpu. 10 ues UEOUSup
back to this country number of paintings
which are DOW at his studio in Washington
where he will locate for the present.
The schooner Rover, from New York to
Baltimore, with guano, sunk in Chesapeake
Bay at o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
The crew lashed themselves to the masts.
After having been without food for
twepty-four hours, four of them were res
cued. One died from exhaustion yester-
day.
Nothing SO far has been heard of Capt G..
E. Ward, the government contractor on
the Rsppahanock river work, who so rnys-
teriously disappeared from fredericksburg
few weeks ago. A lady claiming to be the
wife of Captain Ward, was in the town re-.
Gently making inquiries into Captain Wards
affairs. The impression obtains in the
minds of a number of people, that Captain
Wards whereabouts are known to his
friends, and that his disappearance was the
result of we'll concocted plan to escape his
creditors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-25
AS(@S55 8zE6
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Mr., Thurman

CINCINNATI, Oct. 25-Hon Allen G.
Thurman did nos complete his speech at
Music Hall last night, but was compelled
on account of failure of strength to stop
suddenly. Putting his hands to his sides,
he said: II would like to have stated more
to you. but am unable to do it; an get.
ting SICK" His last words were pot dis
tinctly heard, and as his son assisted him to
chair, there were few in the hall who
knew that he had broken down. AS soon
es he was able to 60 he was taken to the
hotel, VIII ere he could have rest. He re
GREETED this in6rmity very greatly, because,
as be stated afterward, be had reserved for
the closing part of his speech some good
words For the democratic candidate for Gov.
ernor. These he was prevented from utter.
Ing by the sudden weakness that cane upon
hin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-10-25
The Cronin Trial

CHICAGO, Oct. 25.-The taking Of evi
dence in thu Croniu case was resumed in
the criminal court this morning. The pros
ecution continued the presentation of wit.
nesses whose only testimony wac as to the
identification of the body found in the
catch basin as that of Dr.. C-onin.
The trunk in which D.. Cronin'a body
was carried from TIE Carlson cottage to the
Lake View catch basin, was brought from
the central station this morning to the
States Attorneys Office to be kept until
needed in the trial.