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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-11-03
A Trotting Dog.

A hundred people or so saw q novel
exhibition at the exposition driving
park track today by a dog whocan trot a
mile considerably under four minutes.
The dog is an Irish setter, not yet 8
years old, owned by Mr.. Ketchum,
of Brighton, Ont, and he trots as
perfectly as any horse. His name
is Doc, and there is nothing abouthim
10 indicate speed. His build is that of
the ordinary Irish setter, but in a race
he seems imbued with all the spirit Of
a thoroughbred racehorse. Today
Doc was attached toa little cart weigh.
ing twenty-eight pounds, aud when
the youthful driver. Willie ketchum,
aged probably z or s years, took his
seat the dog was pulling eighty-one
pounds, much more than his own
weight Mr.. James Riley drove Loafer
around the half mile course with the
canine racer and the latter turned the
half mile in l:55, the first quarter be-
ing made in So. Mr.. Riley had his
horse just behind the dog, and every
few moments the latter would throw
his head around. and seeing the horse
close to him would trot faster. The
boy urged him on with a few touches
of the whip and "A shout coming down
the stretch, and the dog responded
well. The track was quite heavy, and,
had it been well scraped. the owner
says the dog would have gone much
faster. After the race the dog was
loosened and scampered off playfully,
just like the ordinary canine. Does
trotting ability was first discovered by
Mr.. Riley while driving with his
Strathlan Queen on an asphalt paved
street on the east side some time ago.
There was a race. and the story is told
that the setter beat Mr.. Riley's mare
about ten feet in two blocks. He
wa trained TO trot before a year old,
and m feature of his work is that he
never loses the gait. a special matinee
will be given at the course Saturday
afternoon. and it is likely that the set.
ter will give an eXhibition.-Kansas
City Special to Globe Democrat.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-11-03
How Kip Came "a I5t stage.

Dion Boucicault narrates in North
American Review the way that rip
Van WInkle" came upon the stage.
In the summer of 1866, he says, Mr..
Joseph Jefferson arrived in London
from Australia, at an unfortunate mo
ment. American comedians were not
regarded with favor by the London
public. The failure of Mr.. Owens was
Of recent date. Mr.. jefferson had no
new plays. Those characters which
Mr.. Boucicault had written for him
Salem Scudder, in THE 0ctoroon,"
and Caleb Plummer, in 'Dot"-had
been played out. So this bright come
dian found no door open to him. The
manager of the Adelphi hazarded the
remark, IF Mr.. Boucicault will write
a new piece for you | will give you an
appearance. lie ought TO do ii, for he
told me you were the best eccentric
comedian living
So Jefferson came to Boucicault
and they tossed over a dozen subjects.
He expressed great affection for rip
Van Wrinkle" an old and very bad
melodrama. He admitted that the
piece had failed; he had shown il 70
Webster, who objected 10 producing
such a rag. Boucicault pointed out
that the character Of a ragged old sot,
however picturesque, was not an at
tractive object through three acts.
''Shy," cried the author, "a thought
occurs to me. Suppose we sweep aside
Washington Irving, and make Rip a
young, buoyant, ne'er-do-well, with a
young wife and a young child. Let
him be the playfellow Of all the chill
dren, the lover Of all the girls, a vii
lage Bohemian. Let us carry that
character through the first and second
acts, and bring him out in the third
aged in appearance, but fresh in heart
after his long sleep"
Jefferson was not ''enthused" with
this new form Of the story, but yield
ed, as he saw no other way 10 obtain a
London appearance. In a few weeks
the piece was written, and the Adelphi
theatre was placed at the disposal Of
M. Boucicault. MI. Jefferson's agree
ment with the manager, Mr.. Webster,
was TO share the gross receipts nightly
after $40 pounds had been deducted
for expenses. The agreement between
Boucicault aud Jefferson was that the
author should receive one-third Of JET.
terson's share. The play and the
comedian made the success OF that sea,
son. In the summer Of the following
year Jefferson went 10 New York, and
commenced q career too well known
and remembered 10 require record.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-11-03
An An.oan,. Of wsndsn pnrlIn.

This reminds me, without any spe-
cial connection, OF an anecdote of him.
self which Wendell Phillips once told
me. A number of years ago a poor
man, whose case, for some reason or
no reason skillfully presented, had ex.
cited a good deal Of sympathy among
Boston philanthropists, conceived the
idea of having an entertainment given
for his benefit. and prevailed upon Mr.,
Phillips aud the Rev. William K
Alger, both Of whom were at that time
extremely popular speakers, TO give
him what would be known in theatre
cal circles as a benefit. The affair was
very we'll advertised, men being even
employed TO carry placards about
town, a means Of advertising more
novel then than now, and it was ex-
pected that Music hall, the place
chosen for the exercises, would DO
crowded. But from some cause or
other. the weather, rival attractions,
or what not, the patronage was SO
light that the amount received for
tickets was not sufficient TO pay the
expenses. On the day following the lee
ture Mr.. Phillips received a call from
the beneficiary, who informed him
that the expenses were $50 more than
the receipts, and, just as the orator
opened his lips TO express bis regrets,
the visitor added coolly;
II suppose that Of course you and
Mr.. Alger will DO responsible for the
balance" Who really did pay that
deficit / do not know, but the incident
pretty well illustrates the moral atti-
tude Of the people who live by the
sympathy OF The community. -Arlo
Bates in Book Buyer.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-11-03

lTnmT1n from the diary Of tour
WpIU\ lists, commercial travel
I'LL ers, business men and
Others las revealed:
| Tha' the Wisconsin Central has the
unauulified endorsement OF all,
That the Wisconsin Central has to-day
the NEST popular line between Min
neapolis, st. Paul aud Milwaukee
aud Chicago;
That the Wisconsin Central Is daily
adding To It's admirers "a the recog-
nized Pullman line between Minne-
apolis, st. Paul and Milwaukee and
Chicago;
That the Wisconsin Central touches
the most prominent points IN WIS.,
consin, and that II has more import
ant business ceuters on its through
line than any other railway in the
Northwest;
Thai the Wisconsin Central has made
an enviablr reputation with lie peer
less Dining Car Service;
That the Wisconsin Central runs fast
trains On which Nil classes OF IasseD-
gers are carried with c0mmodious
and distinct accommodation for all;
That the Wisconsin Central has repre-
sentativ.s distributed Throughout
the country. who will cheeIfully
give any information that may be
desired aud thai It's terminal Agents
6re specially IL structed TO look after
the comfort Of passengers who may
he routed via It's line.
For detailed information, apply 70
your nearest Ticket Agent or to repre-
s~entaiives Of the road.
WIN. S. MELLEN, JAMES BARKER,
General Manager. Asst. Gen fa-sf.& TkAgt,
LOUIS ECKSTEIN,
Asst. GenL Passr. q Tiki. Agt.
MILWAUKEE,, WIS,
T HANSON, Northwestern PASSENGER Agt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26
AUCTION SALES.
GALE OF VALUABLE LAND.

Pursuant to decree rendered at the November
term, 1859, of the Circuit Court of Fairfax coun-
ty, Va, the undersigned Commissioners will offer
for sale. &C public suction, at neon on the Goth
DAY OF JANUARY, 1890 court day., in front
Of the Court building at Fairfax G. H., the follow.
ing desirable real estate, viz:
TWO TRACTS OF LAND in Fairfax County,
now in the possession OF Mrs. Virginia l.. Burke,
situate on the line of the Richmond and Danville
Railroad, adjacent to Burke's Station, adj ,ining
the lands Of John A. Marshall and others, four
teen miles from Alexandria and twenty miles
from Washington city-being the same tracts of
land which were SLOTTED - the said Virgins L.
Burke, rs Lots numbered 1 aud q, in partition
of the real estate of the late slss Burke recorded
May 5, 1888, ia Liber G. No, 4, Folio 672, OF the
land records OF Fairfax county"
LOT No. is locate about u OF a mile below,
or east OF Burkh's Station, is improved by good
frame DWELLING HOUSE, and contains the old
"Burkes MilP' property. This mill is out of re-
pair, but at a moderate exp ,nse might be made
the best y;ng mill prope. ty in Fairfax county.
This lot contains POT acres, Ioods and 35 poles
OF land.
proved by good FRAME DWELLING II USE,
and contains 214 acres, / rood and 30 POLES of
land.
Each of these tiacts is we'll timbered, aud Po-
hick run flows through them both. They also
contain cleared land OF the best quality, which,
oWlhg 10 lts proximity TO the railroad station is
very desirsbe for dairy farming.
Terms.-Enough cash in hand to pay expenses
Of sale and costs Of suit and the residue in pay
ments Of one, TWO and three years, secured By the
purchssers notes. with good personal security, and
retention Of title until the last payment is made.
he commissioners are authorized to sell at pri-
vste sale in their discretion, or to sell the said
tracts as whole or 10 parcels, sad parcels to be
surveyed without expense to the purchaser.
b. ". THOMAS, comm,rs. of Sale.
T. 3. SANGSTER,
hereby certify that the bond required By the
above d-creee has bean duly executed.
WIN. E. GRAHAM, Clerk. dec13 1wts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26
SIGHT Restored.

MIR. A. K. Hawkes.: Dear Sir-About
one year ago my sight began to fall, with
the usual symptoms, viz: after reading for
a short lime my eyes became confused and
there seemed to be dimness before them,
also accompanied with pains 10 the eye bali.
Being satisfied that glasses were impers.
lively demanded, applied to you for them,
and, am happy to say, with wonderful re
suits, for after having worn your crystal
lzed lenses for short time my eyes re
gained their accustomed strength, and can
DOW read the finest print for hours with
perfect ease without glasses.
P.S. SPILLER,
Clerk in Land Office.
For sale by L. Stabler & Co.. druggists,
Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26
LOCAL BRRyITIEs.

A dean marriage licenses have been Is
sued thus far this month.
Mechanics Building Association No. Ia
to be organized next Monday night.
The Citizens National Bank has declared
semisnnusl dividend of 81 per cent.
There will be meeting of the Bible class at
Christ Church tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. A. NJ Hall and daughter are In the city on
a visit to relatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and neighbors
taking about it. You may yourse fbe one of the
n,ny who krow from personal experience Just
you are one of its staunch friends, because the
vonderial thing about it is, that when once given
atrial Dr. Kings New Discovery ever after holds
apace in the house If you have never used 1t
sad should be afflicted with cough cold or any
aiOat, lung or chest trouble, care bottle al
'aee aud give it fair trial. 1t is guaranteed ev-
- time, or money refunded.
drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

VIM. Hszlett, writing to his sweetheart,
said: never love you so we'll as when l
Thick of sitting down with you to dinner.
Should you happen to he an unfortunate vic
tim of dyspepsia or indigestion just try 8
wint glass of Stonebrakel's Stomach Bittets
before each meal and you will soon enjoy
your meals. SO cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

MARRIAeE.-O Ga Monday night young
couple OF this city called on prominent
Clergyman with young woman and ex
pressed themselves Us wishing TO be mar
RED. Il was not long before they were man
and wife, and the Clergyman filed ont a
marriage certificate which the newly mar
fied couple took and departed without
saying so much as "thahk you"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

HANDSOME PgEssNT E Commander
Eipar Wartield was the recipient, On Christ.
mas eve night, of d beau iful Tempar sword
-ope of the hsndsomest made, with gold
scabbard and jeweled hi!t, all enclosed In q
splendid leather case. The presentation
was made Oh behalf OF the donors. princ-
pally relatives, By R E., F. A Reed, assist
ed by Sir J E Alexander, at the residence
Of Mr. Warheld and was an utter surprise to
the recipient, who, however. expressed his
thanks in few appropriate remarks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

I used Simmons Liver Regulator for indl-
gestion With immediate relief-O. u. Sparks,
Ex-Mayor, Macon, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

Why suffer with dyspepsia. biliousness oil
any disease of the liver when you can be
cured By Simmons Liver r gulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

Health brings happiness. Health can
be secured by taking Simmons Liver regu-
lator,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

Simmons Liver Regulator is the foe OF
malaria as it throws off the bile and pre-
vents it accommodating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26
LOST AND FOUND.

r osT-A BLACK SETTER PUPPY, 6 months
Ia old, with liver lored ears and white spot
between fore legs. suitable reward will be paid
for its return to Ala Prince street. dec23 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

SAD DEATH-Mr. ]. NJ. Pauetti. of Balti-
more, but economically resident in West Wiz
GINA. member OF the senior class at the
Theological Seminary. near this city, died
at that Institution early on Christmas morn
ing. The seminary was founded 10 1928,
and this is the first death of q student that
has ever occurred there. The deceased
who was an accomplished musician, had oc
copied his place in the chapel choir as late
IS Sunday night last. He was msn OF line
character and promise, and his loss is deep
lY deplored
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

A crow will not cure b. lache, nor
golden slipper the govt, but bottle of Stone
braker's Liniment will, and every store sell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

ACCIDENTS little son of D.. R. c
Powell while iring powder crackers yes,
terday was burned about the face by pre-
mature explosion, but fortunately WAS not
seriously injured. son of Mr.. Ware, Wis
iting his relative. Mr.. VIM. DangerHeld. al
so had bis face considerably burned by an
explosion of powder His Injuries, while
painful, are not considered serious.
Samuel Parks. while playing with toy
steam engine this morning had his right
foot severely scalded by the hot water from
the boiler.
a brakeman named Poss fell at the V. NJ
depot fell under train this morning but
was not much hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

Fried oysters served in boxes at Mrs. I. Ram
mel's restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

For fine fried oysters go to Mrs. I. Rsmmel's
restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

Steamed oysters specially at Mrs. 1. Rammel's
restaurant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

Norfolk oysters, large and fine, received dali!
st Mrs. /. Eammel's restaurant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

FATAL ACCIDENT -Bayard Easter, the
fiteer- ,ear-old son Of Mr. James Easter, of
Front Royal, was Instantly killed by the
premature discharge OF gun while out
hunting on Tuesday evening. Il appears
that the uufortunsts youth, who had come
from Baltimore to spend the holidays at
home, was in the act of charging his gun
with the hammer Inadvertently left at half.
cock when he explosion occurred. The
load was discharged into bis face, carrying
away the entire lower portion Of the jaw.
The body was taken to his hone by some
comrades and his brother Arthur, who lives
10 this city, notified. The latter had a
strange presentiment fsome casualty of this
sort about the tine that the accident occur
red. and spoke of i5 to friends on Tuesday
night before be received the sad intelligence.
The deceased was youth of more than u.s.
nal promise. His funeral took place at
Front ysl to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

Coughs and colds kept of by taking Sim.
mons Liver Regulator to regulate the sys-
tam
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

CHRISTMAS The weather yesterday
morning was murky, but towards noon the
clouds broke away and the sun shone OUT.
The temperature was more that Of May
than December. The day hereabouts was
religiously observed, end family reunions
were the features of the occasion. The city
was remarkably quiet and very few drunk
en- persons were seen on the streets. At the
Bachelors Club there was very foe
"-presd," which was greatly erj Eyed By the
men ers and their friends. Several private
families KEEP. open house." and good cheer
and good wishes were freely given. There
was about the usual friog of powder crack
ers, pistols, etc as In previous years, but
fewer accidents are reported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26
DIVIDENDS.

CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
" ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 20, 1889,
The Board of Directors OF this Bauk have this
day declared SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF
THREE AND ONE-HALF PER CENT, payable
on and after Janusry I'd, 1890.
dec26 ct VIM. a. LAMBERT, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

pstewed oysters delicously sersei at MIS-.
Tainnei' restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26

Oysters on the half shell, the best to be had, at
Mrs l. Ramnels restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26


until about O'Clock, when it became
cloudy and rsiny. There were four prison
ers and hree dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor yesterday morning disposed
of the following cases:
Malinda Allen, colored, arrested by off.
Ger 6etfis, charged with dis rderly conduct
was fusd 81 so
Celia Chapman, colored, arrested by Off.
Ger Hayes, charged with being drunk and
disorderly, was Gned 81
liza Dutton. colored, arrested by officers
TIGER and Jones, charged with disoEderly
conduct, was fned 81 so.
Henry Mason. colored, arrested by Off
GERS Belts and Grady, charged with an as
sault on John Mason, also colored. was fiaed
81 go
Last night was cloudy aud mild, with
rain about II O'Clock. There were four
prisoners and three dodgers at the station
house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of The
following cases:
Edward Fields, William Tins, Dallas
Washington. and VIM Orupper, sll coored,
arrested by officers Grady and Sherwood.
charged with dsorderly conduct. Tue for
mar was 6ned SIS. and the latter 81 80 each
John Nelson, coored, for abusing his
wifs, was discharged.
VIM. Epps colored, for an assault OF
Isaac Epps, was discharged.
Glen Green, coIored for an assault on
Ell Grsysou, also coloted, was fined 81 30.
John Coleman, small coored boy,
charged With Larceny from store on King
ssFee street., punished By his parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-12-26
LOCAL NEWS.
THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER &c
For this section fair weather until Saturday,
colder. northwestery Winds

COUNTY ITEMS Christmas day wss
quietly spent IN the county yesterday, pocd
viii, enjoyment, happiness and good pros
pecs in the future seeming to psrvade every
home. Church festivale, balls and parties
will continue through the week Alexan.
dria county !s go near the cities of Washing
ton, Georgetown and Alexandria that it ia
losing somewhat its quiet country demeauor
and becoming lively and quite village like
The comiug new year presents brighter
prospects 10 The county than ever before in
lite history.
The county officers are happy. % would
appear from the fast that Legislator Hume
entertained many of his numerous friends at
handsome home yesterday.
jlerk Young gives ball to the young
ks at bis new residence to night, aud
Common ealth's Attorney Clements played
Santa Claus, to the great admiration OF
many little folks. at the Presby terisn Church
on Christmas eve night.
Treasurer Wbert aud Sheriff Beach took
solid comfort at home.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1889-03-19
Mt. VERNON DISTRICT.

MCCLELLAN's String, March, s.
The farmers have taken advantage
of the last four pretty days and are
quite busy seeding oats. l am sorry
10 say that Mrs. Cal. Dulin 10 no bet
ter. Mrs. Mary Shaw is also quite
sick with pneumonia. Mr.. Walter
Shaw has purchased 500 acres oflaud
near Kirkmansville, paying $1,000 for
II. Mr.. Jim Ferguson, from Casky, is
visiting his father-in-law, Mr.. Jim
Shaw, this week. Mrs. Sarah Nc
Clellan from Fairview was here We'd
nesdsy. She came down to have the
graveyard planked in at this place.
Mr.. j. j. Shaw is teaching a sing
ing school at Johnson's school house
every Sunday evening. Pete Vowel
is doing tlourishiug business at
Laytonsville. He has the largest
house that ever was in that place.
II. M Miller is teaching the Young
ladies how TO paint. Cupid is get
ting in his work around here. Miss
Rittie Jones and Mr.. Tom Saddler,
Miss Bobbie Goodwin and Mr.. Lyon
were married last week. A man
from THE neighborhood went to your
city Tuesday to get divorce from his
wife that left Lin last year aud when
he came back that night lady re.
marked that he got his divorce, as be
had very large bundle on bis back
Willie M. Osborne, died at his faith
er's near Church Hill, on the 22nd Of
February. Ae was Is years old,
Willie was boy of unusually hand
some appearance and attractive dis
position. He gave promise of grow
ing up had life been suared, TO be a
good and useful man.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1889-03-19

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