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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-12-18

The 9Sth Mich. crop report, just re-
ceiyed, says: In answer To the ques-
ton, Does hog cholera prevail in your
locality this fally' 4S correspondents in
the southern counties, four in the cen
trail and one in the northern, answer
yes" OF the 4S Affirmative answers
from the southern counties, 30 are from
a group of four southwestern counties,
viz Berrien, Cass, st. Joseph and Van
Buren,. Eight are from Kent, two from
Ottawa, and three from Calhoun.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-12-18

Vet. Farnsworth has been visiting AT
Williams Crossing.
Mr.. H. Balch moved his family Ia
Glendale, last week.
Mrs " Smith and son, from Decatur
are visiting relatives here.
A goodly number of our farmers hay,
been blowing, the past week.
Artist Stedman has completed stain
ing the windows of the church.
Mrs. Mumford is expected to NOV,
to Bloomingdale i'm the near future.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-12-18
Marriage Licenses.


No. COW. +. Trowbridge, %, and
Sarah f. Van Orden, 81, botl
of South Haven.
No. Gl0-D. G. Epson, ~, of Almena
and Sarah Wright, "a, of Osh
temo.
No. 6ll-Matthew Singer, "a, and
Carrie Lindsmeyer, %, both
of Porter.
No. 612-GeWge Hudson, 30, of Ban
gor, and Julia +. Holiday, %
both of Porter.
No. 613-Philetus Baird, AZ, of Bangor
and Maryette McCarty, 80, OF
Columbia.
No. 6l4-Charles Haynes, 90 and
Edith Buell., 10, both of Alme
ma.
No. 615-J l.. Leonard, %, of Berla
mont, and Jennie Sabins, Is
of Bloomingdale.
No. 616-G. M. Smith, %, and May
Smith, IS, both of Berlamont
No. 617--Thos. j. Mutchler, 80, and Ida
NJ. Snyder, 10, both of Nc
Donald.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-12-18
Probate Court Proceedings.

Following Is n synopsis of the pro
ceedings in the probate court for the
week ending Tuesday, Dec. 18th:
Estate of Martha Sweet deceased
Administrators c. r. Rausa, discharged
Estate of Marion l.. Stephens, minor
Settlement of guardian Ph9be A
Bowles, made and guardian discharged
Estate of Susan l.. Nash, deceased
Petition filed for probate of will. Day
of hearing January 18th 1890
Estate of Lewis Parrish, deceased
Final account settled and estate dis
tributed.
Estate of Mary Goble, deceased
Final account OF executor settled anC
allowed.
Estate of Abel II Lockwood, deceas
ed Willprobated. Betsey Lockwood
appointed eXecutriX.
Estate of Elizabeth Terry, deceased
VIII prObated. John w. Free appoint
ed administrator with will annexed.
Estate of Percy A. Dean, deceased
Estate closed to creditors
Estate of Milan G. Conklin, deceased
Hearing on claims adjourned to Dec
Both 1899.
Estate of Ellen w GOrton. deceased
Hearing on probate of will adjourned
to Dec. 25th 1899.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-12-18

a great many persons, who have
found no relief from other treatment,
have been cured of rheumatism by
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Do not give
up until you have tried it. 1t is only
80 cents per bottle. For sale by all
druggists. dec.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-12-18

The Michigan State Teachers Associa-
ton will hold its sessions at Lansing,
Dec 2jth, 26th, and eth. An elaborate
programme has been prepared, which
includes an address by Rev. Howard
Duflield. of Detroit
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-12-18
Hawkins ~ Son.

Brokers, Notaries Public and Convey
ancers. Money to loan and collections
made in all parts of Van Buren, county.
Remittances promptly made. Office
opposite Dyckman House, Paw Paw,
Mich. 13SSly
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-12-18

The Art Reception, rendered by Miss
Jeanette Barrows and class, is in
operation rs we go To press. We will
give a more extended notice of this
very worthy enterprise in our next
issue The following ladies from Law
renee and Hartford, came over on the
afternoon train
Mrs DIR Wilkinson of Hartford
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-12-18
Beans Nanted!

/ will pay the highest market price
i'm cash for Beans and Glover Seed
1S01tfl A. NANAUKEN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-12-18

A DMINuSTRATOR'9 SALE. In the
IA matter OF the estate OF Cornelius Dorgan,
deceased.
Notice IL hereby given, that by virtue OF license
granted 90 me by the probate court for the county
OF Van Buren, state Of Michigan, will sell at pub
lie yendue, 10 the highest bidder, al the premises
described below the nth lay of January, eighteen
hundred and ninety, at ten O'Clock Ina the forenoon,
all the right title aud interest of the said Cornelius
Dorgan aud 10 the following described real estate,
to-wi: Lots ten 10) and eleven I'D IA block eight
90 of Dyckman and Woodman's addition 10 the VIII
lage of Paw Paw, county Of Van Buren, and state OF
Michigan.
Dated November 18th, 1899.
MARY DORGAN,
l0t7ol6 Administrator OF said deceased.
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New suits

Geo. +. Breck, VS.. w. ii. Pomeroy
Assumpsit.
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FREE C0 1!!s:!!.!:.!.!!!..!......
a.-a DR.. A. B. SPiENEY as

Medical Superintendent of the Ypsicrfi
Sanltarium for the purpose Of accommoda-
ting his many friends and patients that can
not visit or consult him at the Sanitarium, has
opened an Office at the point named below,
and will be there on that day, from a. VI.
until 10 r. NJ. The Doctor has been twenty
eight years in practice - thirteen years in
general practice, and fifteen years in The study
and treatment of all forms of Chronic Dis
eases. The last two years has had charge,
6rsto Alma and now Ypsilanti Sanitariums
Having secured an able assistant, he is en-
abled to get away from the Sanitarium four
days alta time. IT, you have Catarrh. Throat,
Lung, Eye, Ear, Liver, Stomach, Kidney,
or Nervous Diseases, improve this oppor-
tunity for a careful examination. If yo.
case is curable he will tell you so; if you col
be treated at home he will do so, il not he
will tell YOU what it will cost and how lon,
il will take at the Sanitarium.
GLASSES fitted to all cases needing them.
Special attention given to Rectal Uterinl
and Private Diseases.
At Dyckman House, 9th day of each
month. 1876
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

To-day ia the 2Sth anniversary of the hat.
ia of Black burns Ford, in which the 18th
Virginia regiment participated.
A marriage license was issued in Wash
ington yesterday to Francis s. Thomas and
Sarah Ann HARDY, both of Fairfax.
The stockholders of the Warrenton, Plains
and Alexandria Telephone Company will
meet in Warrenton on the Gath inst.
Mr.. ]. T. Cox has been appointed agent
10 this city for the sale of the Medical Spring
mineral water, Of Washington Territory.
The committee on poor of the City Coun-
ell met last night and organized by the elec-
ton of Alderman n. P. T. Burke as chair.
man.
Since Thursday CT last week 396 cars load,
passed through LyUchbnrg from the South,
via t;.a Redmond and DanVil!e Railroad
destined for Eastern Cities.
Mr.. ] I. Miller. an enterp,isicg grocer Of
this city, has purchased the farm known as
the Oysterman's Retreat, on Smiths creek,
St. Msry's county, Nd, where he proposes
to establish branch store.
The Virginia Midland Railroad Company
yesterday evening agreed to pay the hrm OF
J. 81. D. Smoot $500 for the loss of the mule
which was run over and killed on Union
street on Monday. The referees In the case
were Messrs. John P Robinson, ]. W. Brown,
and Walter Roberts.
The JEFFERSON District School Board met this
evening in the county and awarded the contract
for the new school building in District No. 1 to
Mr. Harrison for $497 63, and for fencing the
lot, at 81 cents Per panel
Mr.. ]. s. Beach while on tho wharf between
Prince and Duke streets yesterday evening, shot
and killed a snake five feet long.
Miss NJ. C. Tuomoy, Of the county, has been pro.
NOTED in the bureau of engraving and printing,
in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

SUIT.-Lucy Lee Saunders Ofut entered
suit in Washington yesterday against the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Company,
clpiming IS, 900 for injuries Inflicted upon
her while she was passenger ON the MIG
lard Road on the 10Th of Juue, 1888, on her
way from Washington to Manassas. She
was one of the persons injured at the Pope'a
Head creek disaster on that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

L1BELLRD.-The steamboat Mattauo was
libelled by the u g. Marshal last night on
her up trip for debt due the Marine Rail.
way, Shipbulding and Coal Company of
Alexandria. Bond was given and the case
will be heard in the U. s. Court on the 23d,
at lOa. m, before Commissioner Fowler.
The boat was released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

MOUNT VERNON Administrators for
Mt. Vernon Avenue have been made By the
government engineers from the Aqueducl
bridge to Hunting Creek, and this week the
surveys, it is expected. will cross Great and
Little Hunting creeks to Mount Vernon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

QUALIFIED -Messrs. Edgar Wa; field and
Louis Brill. jr., the two recently elected
members Of the Beard of Fire Wardens,
qualified to-day and were sworn into office
by Mayor Downham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18
A Safe Investment

is one which is guaranteed to bring you sstisfac-
tory results or in case of failure return of pur-
chase price. On this safe plan you can buy from
our advertised druggist bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. 1t is guaranteed to
bring relief in every case when used for any at
fiction of the throat, lungs or chest, suck con-
sumption, Inflammation Of the lungs, bronchitis,
asthma, yhooping cough, Group, etc F, etc. 1t is
pleasant and agreeable to the TASTE perfectly safe
and can always be depended upon.
Try it. Sample bottles free at E. s. Leadbeater
& Bro'a drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18
An Aid to the Executive.

BATON ROUGE La. Jan %. 1885.
To Mr.. A K Hawkes-Dear Sir: desire
TO testify to the great superiority of your
Crys.aiizsd Lenses. They combine great
briiliancy with softness aud pleasantness to
the eye, more than any have ever found
S. D. MCENERY.
Governor of Louisiana.
Ell eyes fitted and at guaranteed by l..
Stebler & Co, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

MOUNT VERNON INSURANCE COMPANY
The stockholders of the Mount Vernon L.
surance Company met at thair office this
evening and re elected Messrs E Ctbatt,
president; A A War6elG, secretary; S. Il.
Lunt, treasurer, and A. ", Armstrong and
II. Strauss directors for three yesrp. The
directors of the company last night declared
a dividend of 10 per cent. on the stock. The
affairs of the company are 10 faurishlng
condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

STAFFORD DKMoCR ATs.-At meeting of
the democratic party of Stafford held at
Stafford Courthouse yesterday the following
delegates were elected to represent the
county at the gubernatorial convention
which meets 10 Richmond on the 18th of Au-
gust E s. Moore. Charles ]. CHARTERS, N.
w. Ford apd Payton Rollins. Capt. D. M.
Lee was elected delegate at lsr;s aud Il. M
Weldon alternate. The delegates we're un-
instrnctaG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

Browns Iron Bitters furnishes aid to the
stomach to accomplish its work. Only a
medicine which has specific action upon
the stomach will 90 you any good, and
Browns Iron Bitteis will act directly upon
that organ. toning it up and giving it
strength to do its work, relieving the pres
sure upon the nervous system, strengthening
the nerves, qnckening and improving the
appetite, removing q atulency and heartburn,
restoring the apptite and dispellng the dir
~ spells which are 80 annoying, and may
prove very dangerous.
THE REV. GEO. II THAYER, of Bourbon
Ind, says both myself and wife owe our
lives to SHILoH's CONSUMPTION CURE"
Sold by e s. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18
LOCAL NEWS.
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY IS.

%ss- Persons leaving the city can hare the Gr:rite
mailed to Gny address postage prepaid, for ag iragt
Of time, at the rate Of fifty cents per month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

For this section threatening weather, with
showers Tonight, eighty warmer weather, va.
riable winds, becoming southessterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

PERSONAL Samuel Spencer, lately Pres
dent of the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad,
b as been elected President ofthe Egiu, Jo-
liet and Eastern Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

CORPORATION CoURr.-Judge J. K. M
IN, presiding An the parties save one
VIII we're last week indicted ny the grapa,
jal) ar gambling, appeared iu Cour. !, an ~
with ne exception gave bond 10 Ine SUI IA a.
$500 .lch for their future appesraaoe nIS.
ward Green, colored. who faiieu ~ s'''
bond wes committed to jail. ,-
w. C. Chase, colored, was gran.e naa... -
tificate that he might apply Tor iicense 10
practice law. t o,,orsa ,o5ict
ed for gambling; Jury ana vera,e; ., n snrs
nu" hI at 60 days in jail Stay Of proceed
ines granted for 60 days to allow defendant
to take an appeal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

WHY WILL You cough when Shiloh's
Cure will giveimmediate relief. Price 10cts.,
SO cts, end 81. Sold by E. s. Leadbeater &
Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

For ell diseasss of the kidneys, bladder or
urinary organs use Finney's Compound
Syrup of Buchu, a positive and speedy cure
for the following symptoms: Pain in the
back, Insomnia, nervousness, muscular
weakness, vertigo, dizziness in the head,
dropsioal swellInes existing in men, women
or children, weakness arising from various
it eradicates from the blood through the kid.
the skin smooth aud free from all eruptious.
BRoADUs & SMITH, agents,
Successors 10 8. q. Lunt, Alexandria, Va.
jan146
For soda syrupa, ioe cream or baking pur.
poses / consider it waste of time TO Bet
for any other than Ssonebraker's Flavoripg
Extracts. used them for years and l re.
commend them as the beet in use.
W. F. HUFF,
Grocer, Confecioner and Proprietor Of buff
Jan. /, 1885, House, Salem, Va.
THAT HACKING COUGH can be 80 quickly
cured by shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it.
Sold by e. 8. Lsadbeater & Bro.
ID IBBONs GLOVES, Swiss and Hamburg EN-
IL broideries, large and complete line at low
prices CHAPMAN, Agent,
my2S 424 King street.
lust ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS French sachet
81 P.wders-White Rose Violet and Heliotrope.s
ERNEST L. ALLEN,
ie10 Cornt- King and Pitt streets.
DED OLA trial will convince you of the
II superior light afforded by the use of the Red
@ Oil. For sale by
dec7 &c. MILBURN.
A NOTHEE large lot of those CHEAP GING-
IA HAMS St
my22 AMOS 8. sLAYMaKER's.
DUFFYS MALT WHIsKEY 81 90 per bottle
~ jy1O GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

WILL You SUFFER with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shiloh'a Vitalizer is guar.
anteed to cure you. Sold by E. s. Leadbeat.
or & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
beautiful STATIONERY
At
Freach's S, 417& 4a1e King St.

An entire new line of tho FINEST ENGLISH
and IRISH LINEN PAPERS and ENVELOPES
to match.
Specially noticeable are tho "0ld English Vel
lums, ." 1.-The Queen" Oceanic Mail" and Pure
British Linen A largo stock of Marcus Wards
Royal Irish and Court Linen Papers. Be sure and
see our Big Value" Box of Fine English Linen !;
8 quires and 100 square Envelopes to match. 1t
is immense
The most complete and attractive line of FINE
PAPETERIES, Wedding Notes and Envelopes,
Visiting Cards, Mourning Stationary, Orders of
Dance, &C. Elegant and artistic Novelties, Sta
TONERS Specialties Sporting Goods Hammocks,
Croquet &c, &c.
Something new every day. Mail orders solicited
for all lines of Statoners' Goods.
jy12 GEO. E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Mrs. Alice Honey.
wife OF J. Oscar Honey, formerly u this
city, but now an employe at the govern
me MT printing office. yesterday shot herself
near the heart in front of Berger's jewelry
store. on II street, between North Capitol
and First streets, Washington, about two
o'clock, and may die from the wound. She
has had trouble with her husband who is
suing for divorce, and she bad more than
once before attempted suicide by taking
morphine, the last attempt being made at
the reception room of the government print
ing office. While passing on Fl street yes
aerday she met her husband, who refused to
speak to her. She followed him few
steps and drawing revolver shot herself
in the left breast and fell. She was carried
first into the iswelry store and then to her
home. The doctors say the wound Ia a
mortal one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

handle every kind of liquid glue in the
market, but l honestly believe Iudian Glue
the bes. made and only cents per bottle
IsIDORE HUsHBERG,
Varieties aud Toys.
Gay street, Baltimore, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

ANOTHER CHARTER Judge Norton, yes
ttrdny granted charter Of Incorporation to
rhe lima God Mining Company, the ob.
i, ct of which il to conduct general business
of mining and milling, and con vev!ing,
smelling producing, ana selling gold and
other minerals The capital stock is to be
not less than 100000 or more than $685. OG.
The officers named are John II. Hopkins.
president f Morris, secretary, and James
H. Hen,n, Fl. G Gibson, W. Il. Kirk, al.
rectors. al. of Washington. Judge Norton
now r,au!!es that ali companies receiving
charters fr.in his court shall at their first
meeting pass a resolution designating at
what house in this city all claims against
said company may be audited and paid, and
naming an agent in this city upon whom all
processes may be served" This must be re-
turned 10 court within reasonable time, or
the grant will be revoked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

peAn-Can, Tbeo. A. Taylor, of this
c,tv died alter a long illness, at his resi-
dence On King street.. near patrick, last
night. aged 43 years. Capt. isS.or was
mau beloved and respected BIZ al. VINO kne"
him-one whose character and life h..s Deeh
such as to command the esteem OF his maIss
friends who now mourn their loss. He was
q kind, courteous gentleman and a loving
husband and father. For twenty five years
he had been faithful employee of what is
now known as the Virginia Midland Dlvi.
sion of The Richmond and Dsnville Railroad
Company, having gained the confidence OF
its officers and his fellow employees. He
died in the prime of life leaving behind him
unsullied character and name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

TIE PoToMAC AND TRIBUTARIES. Mr.. g.
L. Albert. engineer IL charge of the lower
Potomac and it's tributaries, and certain
rivers in Virginia aud North Carolina, has
submitted his annual report to the chief OF
engineers.
In the Improvement of the channel of the Poto.
mac at Mount Vernon 1926 yards of material
we're removed, giving channel GO to IoO 1891
wide aaI basia with 800 feet width ''esen
thousand fre hundred dollars is ASKED 10 10 ceui
plete the Improvement, plving cut @oo ioo'
wide and n chsnnel Of 200 feet radius
at Buzzard ONT in Bretoa's bay, tue chahnei
WAS widened 10 from so TO 50 feet. Toe basin
and chm mel should be extended and 81 OOO is
asked to complete the YORK
In Nomini creek 49, 3S cubic yards were exca'
vsted giving channel of 90 feet y ide through
sand shell AMI gravel bar at the mouth Of the
creek S31, 75O is asked for next year to continue
the work of widening the channel and OF cutting
an oblique tidal channel.
The removal OF the bar at the mouth of st. Je-
romes creek, Md is recommended, 30 80 to form
a harbor of refuge TO railing vessels and oyster
boats The cost is estimated at S34 700.
In the Rappshaunoca river work has progressed
on the repair Of dikes pro ection of banks and re-
moval of snags and work has been commenced on
the cor. tiuclion of dikes ST Fredericksburg aud
Spot ylvania bars For the continuation of the
work and repair of damages from floods, $50 OuO
is asBed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18
FOR SALE AND RENT.

DOB RENT-The THREE-sTORY BRICK
Il HOUSE No. 401 south Lee street. Water
and gas $12 80 per month. Apply to
WILLIAM WOLF, Jr,
jy17 1w 210 Wolfe street
EoR RENT-THREE-sToRY BRICK HOUSE
l. No. 42S south Lee street; rooms. Also
SIX ROOM HOUSE no 1I5 north Payne street,
between King and Cameron Apply to JOHN I.
HILL, No. AIS south Ice street. jy11 1w
NOR RENT-After July 18th, BRICK DWELL
L ING, 10. APO north Washipgto street, seven
rooms and bath. Address P. o. Box %, Washing
ton, ID. Q. jy1o.t
ROR RENT-The THREE STORY BRICK
Il DWELLING No. la sou Ii Fairfax street,
now occupied by the Misses Gseen". apply u
ie25 If GEO UHLER.
C'oR sALE-The fine isrse DWELLING No.
y 209 sonth ct pit ro,t, contain u twelve
81 800 Re lext G"ar. ..'l,ift 5, W t3lilSG'fOE
DaNENHoWER, tsal Estate and Insurance
lrokor, 30 N. Wa,hngioa s.. jo29lf
iIOR gENT-4he DWELLING HOUSE and
f. OFFICE No. III souin Royal street, either
together or separately Apply 81 Is King street
or to Mrs. F.. d. BARTON. ape If
FoR RENT
THIRTY ACRES OF LAND,
lying Immediately in front of the Theological
Seminary, adjoining the farm OF VIM. cleveland.
Apply at this Office. asp15 tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

noR sALE-1 HORSE, 1 BUCKBoARD WAC
T. ON, ROAD CAkT HORSE white, fast pa.
Ger, kind and gentle. Can be seen at race track
or Patterson's stables jy1S 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-07-18

DOESN'T WANT TO PAY.-The Baltimore
apa Ohio Express Company has declined to
paT tina license tax of $50 for doiug bus
Mesa il, i;lis city, on the ground that The ;.
Suprame Court mad decided tina no Stase or
city can tax Goy form OF Interstate com
merce, and therefore the law IN The subject
i. unccosi.ulionsi. Mayor Do%nham to
8av n ,tjfe,l the agent that he would impose
Inc aga.Nst the company daily ti'i the ~
and that if the license tax ana haes were not
mid nv that time no would have him arrest
ed for carving on bus. oess without license,
The mayor ho d. that the eG2ress COM paoyi Is
not exempt from taxation by tbs Interstate
commerce law and the matter will doubtless
go to the courts.