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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-11
A[exaudr1a Ozzet1e.
THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL il.
THE LAUGHING P1ANr.-A plant whose

THE LAUGHING PLANT.-A plant whose
seeds produce effects analogous to those Of
laughing gas is mentioned by Palgrave as
belonging to Arabia. Two varieties are
known, one attaining height of three to
four feet, with woody stems, wide spread
ing branches, and light green foliage. The
seeds are black, resembling French bean
in sze and shape, and have sweet taste, o
favor somewhat like opium, aud sicken
ing odor. Small doses of the pulveEiz q
seeds give rise 10 peculiar manifestations.
The person laughs boisterously, sings, dances
and cuts Up all kinds Of fantse'ir ceTers
The excitement continues snoa 81 II ~ f,
when the subject falls into a deep sleep OF
an hour or more, and swakena utteil un.
conscious OF his late ridiculous behavior.
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

THE GAZETTE, chronologicalIy
is in the NINETIETH year Of its ez-
istence, and is not only the eldest
paper in the State, but, with few
exceptions, in the country.
Notwithstanding the fitness Of
its years, it has kept, and will con-
tinue to keep, abreast Of the times
in all that pertains to a NEWS paper,
furnishing its readers daily with
perfect mirror Of passing events
domestic and foreign.
Its facilities for obtaining news
as they increase are taken adyan-
tage Of and used for the benefit Of
its readers, who are thus kept
thoroughly posted as to all that is
of interest politically, socially, Il
nancially or commercially.
Special attention is given tomat-
ters concerning the State and its
welfare, while its local columns
contain all that is Of the slightest
interest to Alexandrians.
It's regular correspondence from
Washington and Richmond are tea-
lures Of peculiar interest, as attest
ed by the eagernes8 with which
they are read and copied by other
papers, while its editorial depart
ment, conducted with reference to
the best interests Of the city, State
and country, viii continue to ad-
vocate what is believed to be rigAt'
just, honest and patriotic.
With a view to the interest CT
merchants, farmers and all inter-
ested, its commercial columns are
carefully edited and its market re-
ports are acknowledged by all to
be faithful and accurate.
Through all this section Of the
State, and in all parts of the cou1-
try where Yirginians have located
there will the GAZETTE generally
be found, and thus as an advertls-
ing medium it has few equals out
side the large cities.
In the household, counting room
and workshop it is an ever-welcomG5
visitor, acceptable alike TO old ana
young, the grave and 'h@ gay.
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ND POTOMAC RA1LRoAp.

BLTIKoRE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Cansndsigua and Rochester daily; for
Buffalo and Niagara daily except Saturday, at
1O:0Op. m, with Sleeping Car Washington to
Rochester.
For Willismgport, Lock Haven and Elmira, at
$50 g. H. daily, except Sunday.
For Now York ana the East, 1920 800, 11:OO
and lao q. m, 2:10, 4:10, 1000 and 11:2O
D.. m. On Sunday 900 and 1140 a. m, 2:10,
4:1O, 1000 and 11:2O p. N. Limited Express
Of Pullman Psrlor Cars, 9:40 8. n. daily, ex-
cept Sunday, and 3:46 p. N. daily, with
Dining Cars.
For Boston, without change, 2:10 pm. every day.
For Brooklyn, N Y, Eli through trains connect at
Jersey City With boats of Brooklyn Annex,
affordirg direct transfer to Fulton street. avoid.
ing double ferrisge across New York City.
For Philadelphia, 7:20 $40 800 LOO and $40
s.n., 2:10, 4:10, 600, $40, 1000 and 11:2O
p. IA. On Sunday 800 and LAO a. NJ, 2:10,
4:1O, 600, $40, 1000 and 1920 p. N. Lin
tied Express, all Parlor Cars $40 a. n. week
days, and 3:45 p. n. daily, with Dining Csr.
For Atlantic City HOO and lao a. m. week
days.
1l 10 ana l e4o s mo Up 61 TIo $49 40
p. m. On Sunday, 900, 9:05, $50 and 11:40
a. m. 2:1O, 3:45, 4:10, 600, TAO, S:10 1000
and 11:20 p. m.
For Popes Creek Line, 72O a. NJ. and 40 D. NJ,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis 7:20 and 900 8. ~, and 1905,
and $40 p. M, daily except Sundays. On
Sundays at 500 a. m and 4:f0 ?. m.
ALEXANDRIA, AND FEEDERICgsBURG RAILWAY
sND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON sAILE0AD
For Alexandris, 4:30, 6:35, 1926, $40, 9:45, and
1857 g. n, 1904 noon, 2.05, $40, 4:25, 800
Col, sos, 1905 and 1887 p. n. On Sun
day vt 4:30, 9:45, and 1857 R.. M, and 2:3o,
Col, 500 and 1905 p. M.
Accommodation for Quantico 1928 g. and 500
p. IN. weekdays.
For Richmond and the South, $50 and 1857 6.
~, daily, and $40 p. m, daily, except Sunday,
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, Cos
7:05, 500, $40, 1915 and 11:07 g. M; 100
500, 3:21, 5:10, $50, 1905, 9:32, 1C:42 and
1t:05 p. n. On Sunday at 9;10 and HOT
m; 200, $40, 7:05, $3.50 and 1912 p. n.
Tickets and information at the Office, Northeast
corner Of 18th stres and Pouna. Avenue, and ST
tho station where orders BIO left for the check.
ing of baggage 10 destination from hotels and
residences. ]. Z. WOOD, g. P. a.
CHAs. E. PUGR, q. Ii.
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THE Days OF 81 AND $50 - The dsy Of
the month and of he week fall the present
year just as they did in famous 1861 Al
our big anniversaries will be tire same ss the
wear or winch the eveuts they comm. NOR
ate occurred Evacuation day Friday, May
oath. CONES on Fciday. Blu Run." Thur7
day. Ausu-t lS.b. come on Thursday !;
Sunday, Manassas, July 21st, con;ss cn sur
tlay. and 20 on TO he end of the chapter.
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s> SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN To ALI
ORDERS WITHOUT THE CITY

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &C., for the country
IL trade, at 328 King, corner Of Royal street
Alexandria. Va.-We have just received at the
shove number very large and general stock Of
goods in line to which we invite the attention
OF purchasers, both wholesale and retail. 1t will
pay you to examine our stock before making your
purchases; its costs nothing TO try We make spe.
cialty in all kinds of Tacks, White Wash Brushes,
Pocket Knives, Locks, Hinges, &C. Selves and
other desirable goods. On hand English and
American Scythes, snaths, Rakes, scythe Stones,
Grass Hooks, Hoes Forks, &C., at extremely
low prices. Call and sec at 1913 King street.
my7 J. II. CREIGHTON & SON
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DIRECTORY
OR rs
Principal Business Houses Of b. Nh

Agricultural.
Herbert Bryant, No III Kirg strca,
8sEkI
Burke & Herbert, COZ. King and Fs7f,- -
Citizens National Bank, :. p. cor. Prjpc.' 0es
Zee streets. -e' SIC
EiTss National Bank, .. v. cor. Prince .sa +.
Boots, Stationary SD Printing
G,E. French, 90 King strost
S. 2, Dyson, sos King street..
China, eiag:vara, "a
E, J. Miller, Son q Co., SIS King stree.
ContechcnsFs.
Henry Brengle, t29 King street
Dry Goods and Ectioas
D. Bendhciu, $40 King street.
j. Z. Chapman 424 King street
i.-Eichbere d Co., cor King sud p.v,--..
Z =. Slaymaker, 1O5 King street ''-.
j. E. Tackett 100 King street.
Drugs end Chemicals.
Ernest D. Allen, corner King and p..,..
~. r. Creighton * Co., y. Vs. cor. El,.
roysl streets. ~
E. 5 Leadbeater q Bro, : 5. Fsi-e~
Broaous & Smith, cor. King AND Fsi-r.-..-
J D. Il. Lunt, II. g. cor. King sad Ws.b 1'.e''''
streets.
/. stsblor & Co, n. W cor. kim End s
ton streets.
Garfield s Hall cor P1ince and F.Ir,,, ,,-
Furniture
NJ. Ruben & Sons, cor. King and ST. s.,,b
9rOcers a1d Liquor Dsl.s-s.
Robert Elliott, corner St. Asaph and rrs,...
J. G. Milburn II q. Royal street u.s.
Charles King & Son, 81 Cameron stree.
Harlow & Brc., \. W. cor. Royal and Cameo.
i:rcote.
W. A. Johnson, I. c. cos. Poysl and CAM.
serects.
. McBurncy &. Son, W. cor. King and ~
uston atreets.
q. Va. Ramsay, cor Eng ,ad st. Asapb .,,....
Earcwera aaa Catlerr.
IT. CrcightoH g Son, S. Kiaq r..t
Il. F. Peake, cor. King and Pit streets
Hotels and Restaurants.
Biaddock House.
Insurance
Mount Vernon Insurance Compaly
!evoller.
E. c. Acton, COG King street.
Il. Wildt, 10 n. Eoga street
Lum.51 &C.
Perry, smoot {. Co., no. . conner canerog ,.s
Union Sta
Josiah II. D. s,aoo:. 2l north cptons
&zcGinistg
Is Moore, 90 Union strce.
Woo and Coal
". siUoot &, Go foot Of Princess 81,
J. II nenr.u. loot Of Quceu So.
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WARREETON-TIains Nos so, 81, 54. So
So and SO connect dsily to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISI0N-Daily,e except Sunday.
Losvo Rocky Mt. 1870 a. NJ, arrive Franklin
Junction 1920 e. M; leave Franklin Junction
1870 p. N arrive Rocky Mt 1890 p. III.
GORDONSVILLE-Trai leave Orange for
Gurdonsville 2:3O p. m. and 9:35 p. n. daily,
and 500 a. IN. and Has a. N. daily except Sun.
day Returning, leave Gordonsville for Orange
$50 a. m, 1886 p m. daily, and 10:4O a. n. and
30 p. M daily except Sunday.
WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria from V.M depot at 9.O7 a.m
and $50 p. NJ; arrive at Round Hill 11:3O g. m
aud 7:20 p. Ii.
Returning trains leave Round Hill Cos a. m.
Snd lbs p. M, arriving at Alexandria at 826
q. N. and 800 p. N.
The 500 n. III. train from Alexandria connects
at Bound Hill with stage for Blue Eidge, Berry
vile and Winchester, and at Leesburg with stages
for Aldie and Mddeburg.
The 9!sT q. M. train and $50 p. m. train from
Alcxandris connect at Vienna with stages Tor
Fairfax Court House.
SLEEPING: CAR SERVICE.
Or rains Nos 80 and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between New York and Atlanta, via DAN
vile.
On Jrsina Nos. 90 and SO Pullman Buffet YES
Thule Slee?crs between Washington and New
Orleans and Washington and Aiken, via Dan
vile.
On trains Ncs Sc and 81 Pullman Shoppers be.
tween Washington and Louisville and Char
lottcsvilc and Cincinnati
o., craiIs Nos. 81 and So Pullman Shoppers be-
tween Washington and Louisville, and Char
lottesvile and Cincinnati.
On trains nos. "a and 50 Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and Memphis
via Lynchburg.
On trains Mes So and SO Pullman Buffet
Sleepers bctVceu washington snd New Orleans
via Lynchburg and Kennessw route.
Through tickets on sale at the principal stations
to all points. For rates or information apply to
any agent OF the Company or to
C. NJ. BORUM, D. P A., Alexandria, Va
JAMES L. TAYLOR, G. P. A., Washington, DC
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uARDwARE AND CUTLERY AZ 32s KING
IL STREET, CORNER OF Royal.
We have received our supply Of goods for the
season, embracing general assortment IS to style
and quality, which We propose TO sell ct very low
price, and invite a call from all IN want. Come
and examine the goods. We havo on hand supply
of Table Cutlery, Spoons and other goods in the
housekcepers' limo, which we are selling at re-
duced prices wholesale and retail.
octS j 7. CREIGHTON & SON.
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NTARFIELG . a&Ii
. { g & IsT S

Corner Prince a4d Fsirtaz .yrost,
descriptions i .peeialty. English. French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farina Cologne dagnolis Hedyosmia, Geranium
and Florida WGter Genuine Lubin's Extracts;
Spongos Hair Brushcs and Combs best English
Tooth Brushes; fB!l assortment Of Patent Medi.
cinos, Cozes Gelatine, Corn Starch Sea Moss Fa-
rine; Spices of all kinds, and select stock Of ali
articles soid by druggists ~ prices low as the
ssne qn&lity can be obtained elsewhere. dec
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Steel Balls, Magn;gcsn. Equipment.
In effect February "a, 1889.
Trains leave Washington from station, corner OK
Sixth and streets, sd foilows:
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited Ex.
press of Pullman Vestibuled Cars at $50 a. m.
and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cara from Pitts.
burg to Cincinnati, and Harrisburg to st. Louis;
daily, exc pit Saturday, to Chicago, with Sleep.
ing Car Altoona 70 Chicago Western Express,
at TAO p. m. daily, with Sleeping Cara Wash
ington to Chicago and st. Louis, connecting
daily at Harrisburg with through Sleepers for
Louisville and Memphis Pacific Express, 1000
D. m. daily, for Pittsburg and the West, with
through Sleeper to Pittsburg, and Pittsburg to
Cb;cay0
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DLATED CALL BELLS, Tea Bells Plated Tea
/ aud Table Spoons and Fo IS, Plated Nut
Cracks and Nut Picks, Children's knives and
Forks, Banks; also a great variety OF Cub aud
other Skates, which propose to sell II very
moderate prices during the holidays: C'il and
examine 1T 32S Kne street, corner OF Royal.
6ec17 j. T. CREIGHTON q SON
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CONDENSED SCHEDULE, IN EFFECT
EebrnerY 10. 1889.
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A CARLOAD OF PEI NsYLvAEIA STONE,
n WARE.
We have just received 5000 gallons Of this
choice ware, in Jugs, Milk Pans snd Butter Jars,
which we will sell at very low figures. This ware,
though superior to all others is as low IN price as
the commonest. For sale by
mh13 +. J. MILLER q SON.
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RAILROADS.
DIEDMoNT All LINE ROUTE.
VIRGINIA MIDLAND DIVISION.

RIcEaoND AND DANvIILE RAILROAD.
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CHoICE GOODS AT 328 KING STREET,
" Corner of Royal.
Tho Subscribers invite the attention of pur-
chasers to their very large stock of HARDWARE,
&c, at their old stand, the corner of Royal and
King streets, embracing general variety OF Fine
Pocket and Table Cutlery 2azors, Scissors, Sc
also choice lot Of Fine srvers and Forks 1T re-
duced price'. Call an( saminc.
dcc17 3. CREIGHTON {; SON.
HEINE&EH ) VIRGINIA WINES
Norton's Seeding Clarot.
Rose of Virginia
Extra Virginia
Virginis
Mill Park Sauterne %
All these Wines sre absolutely pure. For sale by
my21 GEO McBURNEY & SON.
EAsONABLE-sPICES, &c.-Green Ginger,
~ White Mustard Seed, Celery do, Black Pep
per, White do, Ground Mustard ,Turmerc, Garlic,
Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves and Cinnamon; also Fur
niture Varnish, White do, Furniture Polish
Hard Oil Finish Rat and Rosch Poisons, Insect
Powder Of various kinds Powder Guns Camphor
Tar Paper, &C., &c.
sep24 E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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NREEN AND FIGURED SCREEN WIRE "a,
" 30 and SO inches, wholesale and retail, at
SO King, corner OF Royal street. You can buy
wire, and have Window snd Door Frames made
Of better quality, to cost more than tho com.
mon Frames offered for sale in tho city. Call and
see ]. 7. CREIGHTON & SON,
les So King, cor. Royal st.
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JOB PRINTING 0FFICB

Is PREPARED TO DC AT THE sHoHTEsa
NOTICE AND ON TIE MOST REA
s0NABTE TERMS
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RAILROADS.
ME GREAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
II TO THE
NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.

Dos5ls 7Fack, splsIid:d Scenery
Steel Raits, Aegniecsn. Equipment.
The evening world., 1889-10-10
Income for 1888,
Death Claims for 1888
Expenses for 1888
$I47,O24.43I.OO
37,358,IOO.OO
2S,239,785.OO

After the thoughtful citizen mas fully compre-
hended these figures. after he has comprehended the
meaning of the fact that more than two. thirds of all
members ever insured aid of ul the insurance ever
issued have already terminated by Lapse, Detection,
and Tor other causes tina by death; let him
comprehend that more than six thousand mil
lions o. dollars have been thus terminated;
although experience teaches that the largest per
cent. of lap ,es occur in the early years of a policy.
yet less than 40 per cent. of all insurance
ever issued by the MI RESERVE UND
LIFE ASSOCIATION has terminated their insur-
ance. while more than 20 per cent. OF all the in
surnnce issued " ithin the past thirty years has already
been terminated by the old system level premium
companies.
Every citizen Of our land should make q note Of
the fact that more than go per cent. of all the
bus ness of life insur nee transacted by the old syR-
tenn level premium companies Is done by three
monstrous CONCERNS, aud IN the management OF
the details of legislation and other matters of mutual
interest these three monstrOus monopulles combine
tier interests ms one concern. so that all the special
legislation throughout our land secured for the bere-
tit of the old system level premium companies IL
manipulated virtually by three concerns for their
own advantage; and thus o system for the protection
of the wi lows and orphans of our land is virtually
controlled by three mOnstrous monopolies, whose
only object seems 70 be to destroy all competing
companies and syEtems, in order that they may still
tunler increase their income at the expense Of our
people.
And attention is also called to the fact that, to
large extent, the present contracts issued by these
concerns are little better than gambling contracts
and confidence policies.
The evening world., 1889-10-10
Trt 1877 tie rTmhto the HsneI uamnrtd did not include the Admission Fees uh mot bdna
rcvdby the ComanI

Life Insurance has for its object the furnishing of
food, clothing, shelter. n home tor the widows aud
orphans Of deceased members, md by reason of The
beneti'ial character of ITS purposes, the Legislatures
oil the yarionS State have enacted special Jaws tor
tn protection OF tine business OF Lie Insurance
Companies.
Prior 10 tie past decade. tho business of Life In
surancc had teen 'oniucted Glmus exclusively by
companies doing buSness under the plans aud svs.
TEN known as the Level Premium sYstem" of
Lille Insurance: but by reason ot the corrupt prac-
CepGouS on the part oI 4" uvel Premium Life Insur-
ance Companies and Their officers and manUgeIs-
luur-ti!tns l4-5J OF all the Level Freeman Life
laurence Companies had already fhi ed,
causing II loss TO their member Of more tuan
one hundred millions ~ dOil RS In cnSh-and n
reform in the system and pl MS for the transaction
ot the business OF Life lnsuIauce was demanded by
the people.
This explains why the MUTUAL RESERVE
FUND LIE ASSOCIATION and similar societies
were organized.
II wns the demand Of the people for "A system OF
Late insurance that CO.., ,ted rom the members
from year 10 year Orly such sums. with II small
emergency fund, as might 10 required for death
claims and legitimate expenses.
This document pies, nts the leSults of the old and
also TINT OF the MI II AL RESERVE Fl ND IlFE
ASSOCIATION system. Let the thoughtful citizen
study the figures heron presentcd. and when he has
fully 90 unprecedented the magnitude of the tran uc-
hons, the ,rmous amount of Insurance issued and
terminated ms compared TO The actual death ella MS,
the immense income aud expenses of the Old SyS-
tenn rs compared with the death claims aud rcmem-
her that this IS the actual record of the Level IRE
MUM Life Insurance Companies doing business IN
the State OF New York, which record shows an IN
hRures-rwo thousand millions OF dollars, add
to this, Two hundred and n nety-twO millions
OF dollars income received in the name of charity
and benefcencG The widows and the orphans
how much did they receive ? Five hundred
and seventeen millions OF dollars, while the
officers acknowledge that they have already cap
tured Off salaries and other expenses, Three hum
The evening world., 1889-10-10
HOME OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL
POTTER BUILDING, 80

Future Cost of Life insurance a only be determined by the
past record OF nearly HALF A CENTURY.
THE following FABLE Shows THE AMOUNT OF INSURANCE IN FOmE AMOUNT WRITTEN AMOUNT
OF DEATH CAMS AMOUNT OF EXPENSES AND AMOUNT OF TOTAL INCOME EACH FAR From
NES-THESEC COSTS COMPARED WITH THE LEvEL PREMIUM RECMPTsF FOX EACH
$1,000 INSURANCE IN FoRcE At THE END OF EACH YER or
ALL THEL LEVEL PREMIUM COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE DE- VIEW DIRK AMI
REPORTING TO THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF THAT STATE
The evening world., 1889-10-10

dred and eiGhty-fve millions of dollars. The
record for 1888 alone shows the following startling
facts by Level Premium Life Companies:
, 1889-09-19
AM INWAMous ALLEiArIoN

II has been the desire Of the rcpubli-
cans that this campaign might bc con-
Quoted through to the finish upon the
merits OF tho two contending parties
and their nominees for the various
offices to be filled at the coming election.
This plan has been conscicntiously ad-
hcred to by the republicans, but the op-
position has shown "a disposition all
along to adopt the most cowardly, con.
tompt.blc and unscrupulous methods,
with the view Of conccaling, so far as
possible, the real issues beneath u mass
of vituperation and falsehood
The Seattle Morning Journal has
assumed the leadership in this style
of warfare. referring to Hon, John l..
Wilson, the republican nominee for con.
gross, that paper cditorially links to-
gethcr long train of libelous allega.
tions, some Of which are too palpably
false to require n refutation. One, how
ever, which was manifestly intended to
deceive the soldier element in Washing.
ton, Is so infamous as to demand
attention. 1t is an insult to the men,
ory of as brave soldier as ever shoul-
dercd n muskct or welded sword, and
is consequently un insult to all his com.
rades.
The Journal, speaking apparently with
the sanction of the leaders and nominees
of the unscrupulous party 1t represents,
says of Mr.. Wilson that he Is IA man "a
years of age, who was in swaddling
clothes during the war, and whose pnter-
nal ancestors fought on the side of the
Conicderacy."
Now, what are the facts in
reference to this matter? While Mr..
Wilson is making this campaign solely
upon his own merits and as a repre-
sentative of the principles of the party
that placed him in nomination, rather
than upon the record of his ancestry, 1t
would be an injustice to those who have
gone before him to permit this state
ment to 20 before the people unchal.
Iengcd and unrcfuted. Whatever may
be his fate IN this contest the stigma
thus cast upon them is so infamous as
to demand immediate removal.
Gallant Janier Wilson, father of Hon.
John l.. Wilsoa, was n soldier In the
Mexican war from its beginning to its
close, and In tho war of the rebellion he
was one of the first to enlist on the
side of the Union. lie entered the SER
vice as private soldier, was sue
ccssivcly promoted for bravery and
mcritorious condtsct, and was mustered
, 1889-09-19
WELL CHOSEN,

IL will he remembered that when
Judge Nash retired from the judgeship
of this district the bar joined in unani.
nous endorsement of II. b. Blake of this
city for that position. Mr.. Blake is held
in high esteem by members of his pro-
fcssion as well as by the public in gen.
eral. He has resided in this city for
some two years, He came here bearing
strong credSntials from his former homo
in Indiana and found in this city many
who knew him well in his native state.
Ho praoticod law in Indiana for some
sixteen years and part of that time he
was prosecuting attorney In the Indian
apolis circuit. lie is an able, worthy
man. lie has been a lifelong republican
and has participated in numerous polit-
ical campaigns, although he has never
been what might be called violent par
iisan. In selecting him for superior
judge for Spokane and Stevens counties
the republicans made wise selection.
lie is in every sense safe man for the
position.