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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-22
LEMON ELIXIR.
A Pleasant Lemon Drink

For biiouspess and constipation, take Lemon
Elixir.
:, For Indigestion aud foul stomach, take Lemon
Elixir
:, For sick and nervous headaches, take Lemon
Elixir
:, For slecplOssness and nervousnc 5, take Lemon
Elixir.
For loss of appetite and debility, take Lemon
Elixir.
For fovcrs chl!s and malaria. take Lemon
Elixir.
Lemon Elixir will not fail you in any of the
shove diseases, ali of wh,ch arise from torpid or
diseased liver. stomach, kidneys bowels OF blood.
Prepared only BIZ DIR. h. Motley, Atisnta Ga.
50c and 81 per bottle Sold by drnggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-22

OPERA EoUsE-To -night Reach and
Halls Comedy Company will present the
laughing problem in three acts, Fun In a
Boarding School," The piece, which Is
well spoken Of, will be presented by some
of the leading lights in their line. aud good
entertainment is promised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-22

a valuable horse belonging to Mr.. c. NJ
Adams died last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-22

THE ELKc1IoN-The election heirg hed
in this city to-iay for State officers and for
member of the Beard OF Aldermen from the
First ward has been quietly conducted and
excited but littlo interest, Tbs democratic
nomioees OF the recent primary have no OPP
position aod but little effort is being made
to bring OUT II full vote. But few people
were around the polls and the absence of
negrors from The voting places is marked
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-22

For On unpopular President, the remedy
the ballot /; but for impure Blood A. B. G..
Alternative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-22

For lsne back, side or chest, use Shiloh's Pc
rous Faster. Price % cents E. s. Lesdboator
s. Bro, agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-22

Hoes KILLED BY LIaHTNING.-D Daring
the storm OF last Monday afternoon light
ning struck tree in the orchard On the
Cotton" ferm of Messrs. Norris Bros q few
miles east OF Leesburg. Eighteen hogs,
which would have averaged 200 pounds
each. were huddled together under the tree
at the TINS, seventeen of which, several Of
them foe brood sows were killed outright
and the other one so injured that 1t will die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-22

Police REPoRT.-Last highs was clear
and cool till a5ouy 2 o'clock when it became
cloudy. There we're no prisoners and but
Que LOGGER at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed Of the
following case:
Three young men Of the First ward, ar
rested by officer Taylor for disoyderly con-
duct few nights since, were discharged
with rcprimsrd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-22
DRY GOODS.

OIA1 0OOOo
IN t. FN ~ IA "A III "a
IN
nT5NTn ANT III INT NTz NoooN
'-'''-''' CELEBRATED CAMEL, HAIR ''''''''' coo worth less.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-05-22
a Prominent Minister Writes.

After ten years of great suffering from indiges
ton, with great nervous pvostration, bliousness,
dIsordeIed kidneys sn3 constipation, have been
cured by Dr. Acz:ey's Lemon Elixir, AMI an now
q well man.
Rev. C, c. DAVIS, Ed NJ. E. Church South,
No. 2S Tatnsll S., Atlanta Ga.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

The Misses Lilley, OF 430 Cherry-st..
entertained the Pedro Club Thursday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". 8. HOvey, 20 Mad
ison-ave., entertained a few friends
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. McGurrin gave a
small company at their home on Shel.
don-st. Wednesday evening.
Miss Gertrude Cav entertained few
friends informally last evening at the
Gay residence on East Fulton-st.
The Progressive Slnche club were
pleasantly entertained last evening by
Miss Lillian Quesley, at her home, 39s
Broadway. First prizes were awarded
70 Mr.. Fred Utley and Miss Mary Fol
stou; second to Dr. Graves ard Mss
Sadie sabine. Mss Quealev ENJOYS the
reputation Of being = most charming
hostess. and on this occasion did her
self justice.
MI. Minnie Wortenberg celebrated
her goth birthday anniversary 81 her
home. $50 Crescent-sve. Progressive
pedro snd music were INDUCED IN,
after which dainty refreshrsnts were
served Head prizes were Won by Mss
Anna Hsrty and NJ. Mckay. Mss
Matte Daily and J. Foos we're consoie ed
wlth the BOOBIES. Ats ate hour the
many friends departed. Wishing her
many more happy birthdays. She vas
the recipient Of u1zay besutiful pres
snts-
The Art association bad a fus pose
lsst Tuesday evening. iu tae person Of
A v9ur.y mar fressei ssa tx-rf-af hrn-
ter. With his dog ard gun. The mem
hers did rather better york than ths
evening before. a. the feeling of
strsuxensss had vorn Of. snd escs Rad
got down 20 buVuess. - % speak The
work for rext lUessav. T'scenlh heT ..
W - illustrations On fhe subject.
"Tne brock thst winds o. meet tie
river. brought n by ssch member.
There seems - - faeiinx tat dif-
ference exzsss between sssoe ates sza
fud nerl serseIp y. There = noue, so
far ss rshts ard privileges q ths $3.50
clatlOa are concerned, bat fnA mem
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

Wednesday evening Mr. A. Frederic
Wolfe and Miss Emma Fisher were
married at tho residence Of the brides
parents. l62 Ottawa-st.. the ceremony
beng performed atS.30 O'Clock by Rev.
Or Campbell. Far. The house was
beautifully decorated fer the occasion.
The bay window vas Q ed with palms
lu rare iardenierss; Before them stood
the happy couple during the ceremony
beneath tne protecting canopy OF an
IMMENSE umbrella of smilsX aud CbTy-
ssutnemums. Mss Hattie Ward vas
mad 0f honor. and Mr. Leopold +. TX.
y s0er. brother Of the BRIDE, best man.
The decorations Of the dining room
were entirely n Jspansss effects. A
CsudeIabrs old IVORY. With cream
coiored candles. stood over a broad
vase Of moss and ferns studded with
white chrysantnemums. The BRIDE
wore gown of white china six and
lace. aud carried a. immense bouquet
of rure white chry ysanthemums. MISS
ward. the maid of honor, wore a
charming gown of Cresm-cOl0rsd null.
and carried a bouquet Of PINK chryssn-
themums. us. + sher. mother Of the
bride. wore black Elk ard velvet. Mrs.
Channcev shsr wore old PINK china
sk WITH white chrys ssnthemums. Mrs.
Uuut.ev Russel. poured codse, and the
81 sses Wilson and Fla Yard sssisted
with the refreshments. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wolfe were the recipients of very beau
Nful presents. They left on the ate
trsin for Isnesvi r.. VS.. the former
home of the groom shere they WI re-
man annl the holidays. when they viii
return 90 ths city fer a visit before
0oinz south, where they vi reside.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07
The LadI.., Liternrr Club.

Yesterday was very entertaining
day At the Ladies Literary Club. and
large audience greeted the program.
There was on exhibition q picture of
the Louvre, and the following pictures
were shown and described: RaphaePs
Immaculate Conception, Rsphse's st.
Michael and the Dragon, David's Rape
of SABINE; Greuze's Broken Pitcher,
Scneffer's Temptation of Sclo, Ruben's
pictures, Gercalts Medusa Raft.
There was we'll written paper on
"The Effect of the Renaissance on In
dividual Character" and "RetrOgres-
son of Character" The afternoon
closed with a general discussion as to
the best method of teaching children
under IA years Of age. The penny con-
tribuuOns TO the Henry Memorial Fund
are coming IN with great regularity. A
comm ttee of ladies was IN attendance
with copies of the beautiful little book
let "NOlis Journey" written by Miss
Henry and Just published by those who
hold 80 dear the memory OF their dead
friend. The booklet IS a very dainty
affair between white parchment covers
and IS prettily illustrated by Mrs Kate
;. TOrrey, Of this city. From the sale
of this booklet the ladies realized over
$50 which viii of course go to swell
the Henry fund, a fund devoted
TO the clothing Of poor children, that
they may enjoy the benefits
of a common school education. During
her lifetime. Miss Henry spent al her
income, outside her absolute wants, Tor
this purpose. and great credit is due
Der friends for carrying out her wishes
IN this respect. The booklet will be on
ssle sgsn at the club house next Satur-
day. The following ladies' were present
club guests Miss Whiting. Of Hud-
son; Mss Baker, Of Kalamazoo; Mrs. ;.
r. NCCOmh. Of san Francisco; Ms.
Weitou. Of Detroit. Mss McFsrisne, Of
Holland PARK, Chicago. Mss Mary
Putnam, HeFkimer, y. Y; Miss Irass /,
CnlCagO.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

Turner. Yere1-lA
Nays-None.
AID. Turner moved the adoption oi ths
9th paragraph.
Carried.
Yeas-Aid. Anderson. Carpenter. Cre7ue.
Dofen. Emmer Mms 0'Donneu saunders.
stein. stokes stebbins. stryker. Iateuin.
Turner. leren-lA.
Nsys-Aone
AID Mills excused.
AId Turner moveo the adoption Of tns
s.Ith paragraph.
Carried.
Yoas-kid. Anderson. Carpenter. cr,-eas.
Doren. Emmer O'Douneil. saunders. Sc q
Stokes. stebblns. 6trykeT. Iateum. Turner.
Here1-s.
Nays-None
AID. Turner moved the adoption q ths ses-
enth paragraph.
Carried.
Yezs-Ald. Anderson. Crequr. Dorea. Em.
mer. Donnen. saunders. Stein. Stokes. sieb.
bins siryker Taieum. Turner. 1erea-ib
Navs-No
Ald. Turner moved the adoption o. shs
eighth paragraph.
Carried.
Yeas-Aid. Anderson. Carpenter. Creaue.
Dorcn. Emmer. O'Douneii. saunders. eie't.
stokes. stebDins. strylcr Isteum. t0rnes,
1ereE-lt.
Aavs-Nene
hld. Turner moved the asopriou q tbs ninfu
paragraph
Carried.
cas-bld. Anderson. Creqde. Dorfn. M
fner. U.Dounefi Saunders. rtein. stokes nteb-
blns striker. Tsteum. Turner. feres-iA
Nays None.
AID Turner moved that confederation -
paragraph fsn hs postponed unui the ne1t
special meeting
Carried.
flG. Turner novse that ftf recommenea-
uous oi 100 reports ~ fise clafiff efpercnent
comm flee. thsf have been sdoriee. Do 70
ferrec to fhs cts aifofuel to BE drafted In ne
proper egal iorIo
Carried.
Ieas-tld. anderson. creauf roFens I'm
rnfr. 0nonnel -supders tfein. tioisrs. fteb-
bins. etrvtef Isfeum. Turner. leret-la
AaFH- ore.
co motion of asa TURNER enuHcl adjourned
to meet in regular sessIor HoaesF efeniDg
usxL
~ A EHfFfNfs.
Cts Clerk
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

Such invitation being extended. Hon. Ihos.
D. Gilbert ana Wm. Widdicomb addressed the
council.
whereupon the motion prevailed by the fo,-
lowing vote;
Yeas-Ald. Anderson. Carpenter. Creque.
Doren. Emmer. ODonnell. saunders. stein.
stokes stryker. Taieum. Turner. lerex-ls.
Nays-Ald. Mills siebblns-2
AID. Turner moved that consideration of the
second RECOMMENDATION OF the report be post
poned.
Carried.
Ald. Turner moved the adoption Of the first
portion OF the third recommendation 90 The
words many suggestion" iu the twenty third
line printed record. page 5Sll.
AID. 0Donnen moved as an amendment
that the part Just referred 70 De stricken from
the report.
Aid Tateum further amended that the re
port be 50 CHANGED that Instead Of The Board
Of Health having The appointive power, The
Director OF the.Poor and assistant city physi-
clan De nominated by the mayor and cou-
frmed By the council.
AID. Turaer moved as 3 substitute that
further consideration Of the motion be post
poued until the next special meeting. called
for the purpose Of considering charter amend
ments
Carried.
Yeas-AIt. Anderson. Csrpenter. Doren.
Emmer. Ains. saunders. stokes. sie1bins.
Turner. lerex-l0
Nsls-Ad. creque. oDonneiL sseia. stry-
ker. Iateum-5.
AID. Turner moved the adoption Of the re
naming portion Of the third recommendation
OF the report
Carried.
4 lsas-Aid. Anderson. Carpenter. creque.
Doren. Enmer. MiHs. ofDonnel. saunders.
sse.a. stokes. stebblns. Stryker. Isteum. lur-
ner. Yerex-ia
Nays-None.
AID. Turner moved the adoption Of the
fourth recommendation Of the report
Carried.
Yeas-kla. Anderson. Carpenter. cr@que.
Doren. Emmer. Kills. o'Uonneu. saunders.
stein. stokes stetblBs stfyksr IsteoH. Tor
uer. 1erer-lb.
Nays-None.
Proceeding 70 TIE cons nsdefsfion - the re
uo4i q the gcmnl ftee en Charter Amend
Tneufs presenfed IBIS evening hid. I1fHsr
moved TO sdesf TIE frst paragraph d the re-
port
AId Mis- mofes 70 adjourn.
Lost
Yess-Ald. Doren. Mfus. STOKES strvler-s
Nsvs-kla. Auderson. Carpenter Cfeaae.
O-Daauer. saunders. Sfsin. stebblns Tsfeam.
Turner. Yerst-f
The motion 81 Als- Turner thsreupor pFs
vs1se ~ fbs following vofs
Yeas-k kx Carpenter CrsQue D0reu I'm
me-. Milis. sauntsrs stsin- stebains. efrvEcf.
Tatsuu. Turpes. YeFsx-iz
NsFs-kfd AR6rrson. etokes-l
Al Turner msvse t. ssoIf the seeone psf-
srrsph e. ths fe3erf.
SIa. Dofen rsofss - 81 susnSHsnt ttsf
TIE rep8rf - fs1aee sHt pr1utso 10 the pre-
ceefi aE&
Lest
Yass-Els- Do-sr. Nfns. 0ponHsn-a
Navs-kfa Andersen Carpertaf. creeue.
Frnmsr. ssunssrs stsin. stoEes stsbbins
sfrvkss. Isfenn Iefusf. Te-e1-lL
The raetssa e. seopf prsvsiist - fonevss
ysas-sl6. En6srson carpsnfsf. orequs.
F-srasr. Mf1s Derrel. ssueeers stem.
st.l ~ stsb8iHs. stTFksf. Istean. Turner.
ersx-1t
Nx~s-Nsrs
&c Tsrsss mo~.s - ss.st n. tsire psr.
Fspa
farriss.
T.ss-An krserson- cs-psrtsf. Crsqus
T,.-.n. rnrssr. Hls 0,DorpslA. Saunders.
s-.f-. s.ssss ststers srryksE. 1sseuE
Tr~rer Tersr-l5
Ns7s-Nens
80 Tu-r.r rsvss tbs seopass - fbs
fssrth psrNeysph
Ca-rf@s
Ysas-ksa tnse-vsn. cs-psufe- c~suu..
re~sr. Erre- Es ODotnslL fsnnssrs.
sen. stesss. sssssnA ssryksr- gsts1a..
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

Nr and Mrs r. J. Aldworth were At
home Co their friends Thursday after
Noon ard evening. after 3 o'clock, at
tssir lovely new residence, II south
C.iIsra-ave. In Sire afternoon Mrs.
kiFworth's neither, Mrs. Frsncls
rsfsr,sr. sssisted Ira receiving. Mrs.
yrr~f-av Russell. Ars. Lucius Bo.tFood. {.
,f-s w-r cav and Ms Gertrude Gay
,,.- ss.,sfef. Nrs AldWorth wore her
u..f8.rr roru-s superb nesvy Volle
sat,n ard brocade, trimmed IN point
lace Sra wore Diamond ornaments,
sat csr-r8 vbits ostrich fesi1er tan.
Rrs. fsteffsr wore black silS 18th gold
rasse Tenfarfs tr innings, an as-
monds Ms Cay wore fght oiue
snrsh elk v,ta ecrn drape EN-
brocersd IA red forers. her orna-
nents were diamonds Mrs. kasse g
pare Erev creee 8e chine ard niae < Ve.-
vrt Mrs. BCltvcCd EoFe ~1lte ~
~ilh white embroidered n1cusseifre g =
sou. The a0rsl decorations were q
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

varied chrysanthemums in great abun-
dance, large bowls of the lovely flowers
being placed in every available spot.
Potted plants also added their green
beauty 10 the scene. The dining room
table was all in pink roses tied with
pink ribbons. A large solid silver
candelabra of quaint pattern occupied
the center with its pink candles and
crown OF pink roses. Lovely music
greeted the ear. About 800 guests
called during the afternoon and even
inc
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07
Owashtanong Pedro.

A progressive pedro will be given in
the Owashtanong Club parlors on
Wednesday evening. December 10. The
game commences at O'Clock sharp.
All members and their ladies are in
vited. On December 80 dancing party
will be given, followed shortly after by
F.M. Lawson. the date of which will be
announced later.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

evening, December 80. They have en-
gagged the famous Hungarian band, of
Chicago, which is compared to the
Strauss Orchestra for the spirit and
dash with which they play dance
music. Tickets are for sale at the Nor
ton, Sweets Hotel and Eaton & Lyons.
Members of the society who wish to
take tickets TO sell can obstain them of
Mrs. +. +. Uhl, 21l Fountain-st.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07
Silent Sixteens.

The Silent Sixteen Club held its re-
gular meeting Wednesday evening at
the residence of j. d. Parker, on Will
liams-st., and several new members
were admitted. They expect to give
the second Of their series of hops IN a
few weeks.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

.. r. 4 7. tran leaves Grand Rarids a.
100 2 ~. daily except sunday. arrives
Pttsbursh 6S5 =. m, Harrisburg : p
?. D.. Baltimore 655 3 ~. Wssning-
ton SIS ?. IN: Pblisdelphis So ?. m;
View York as 3. m Ticksts sd
Sleeping car socorn rod sf5ons secured
- Tusou Tieset O&cs. Monros-sf.. OF
a. q. r a s1stor.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

MISS pcA u uNC poy hoc AOsOAACO AlOhi
New York.
Miss Welton, of Detroit, is the guest
Of Mrs. GrInnell.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Hardy are visit
ing friends at Charlotte.
Miss Marion DAVIS, of Elk Rapids,
has come to this city to reside.
Miss Mary Putnam, of Herkimer, y.
Y, Is the guest OF Mrs. Wilkes.
Mrs. Clayton Packard Is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jonn Talbot, Of
Lowell.
Mrs. Z. F. Phillips, of Detroit, is
visiting Mrs. c. L. Schoheld, of South
Divis.on-st.
Mr. and Mrs. James y. Davis leave
after the holidays for the South, where
they Will spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. Beamer and Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Victor Barry, of Lans ng, are
visiting relatives IN tais cry.
Mrs. Fred Ransom, of CHEYENNE,
Wy, ls visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Vim. Mormon, of Barclay-st.
Mrs. Joseph B. Wood, OF Chicago,
formerly of this CITY, spending a few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. H. 4. loren,
of IS Colt-ave.
Mr.. Harry IT. Knight snd Miss May
L. Clark we're married last evening a.
the residence of the brides aunt, Mrs.
J. c. Ives. l27 North Prospect-st. After
the ceremony nae supper ~ fervcd
and the happy couple were e, o I'd 70
their future residence. p s INST
where they will be at home to tie 7
friends sitter the 18th.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

Friday evening Mr.. sud Mrs. ". c.
Brightrall entertained the Valley city
Pedro Club At their residence. 529 East
Fultou-st In accordance With ths
rules Of the clubs, plsy inE began at s.l5
. clock. concluding a. 1920 O'Clock,
when llght refrssh1ents we're served.
FIRST prses we're vou By Mrs. g. ".
MursCn snd NJ. Kellogg. Consoisti0n
prizes we're awarded 20 Mrs. Wilbur
Forre and Mr. Munson. The follow
lug are he club members. Mr and ATs-
a. G. Adsit, Mr.. sad MrS John keIn-
tyre, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C0urtrighs 3,
ur an Mrs.. B0ttsford Mr. ard Mrs.
eco. ". Auuson. Nr and Mrs. II. T.
NcCor1uiCk Mr.. aad Mrs Esllozz, NJ.
Ard NJ stsedon. Mr. snd Nrs Geo.
- sgner. Mr.. snd Mrs. Arthur MslEs,
Judge snd Mrs n c. Burch, Mr. ard
Mrs : A. MoslsY. Mr. and Mrs " G.
Brghtrail. Mrs John Brooxinss. hss
GeorVia Brcokinss, Miss Wurzosrs.
The CLUB meets st tse homes o. the
members every ether FRIDAY.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07
A Pretty Ball.

The'Young Womsn's Society of st.
MARKS Church have about decided to
give their annual ball on Thursday, the
18th, at the LADIES' Literary Club
house. Effort. wall be made to have
the ball an unusually pretty one.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07
THE SOCIETY COLUMN
Items Gathered Here and There
During the Week.
4 NOTABLE AFTERNOON RECEPTION
Pretty wedding where the DecOra-
tisns " ere Quaint. Chaste and Lovely
a Fles~ant Meeting OF the
valley city Pedro Club


Some thaperons are old and cross. and some
are VDHu- and meek.
Anf some see every glance aud hear each word
Che y.ulg folks speak.
Eut chAprrons che giris Ike best-sO debut
anfes til SAY
Are those VINO af the proper time VIII look the
other way.
Chicago Evening Post
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

through cosch leaves Michigan Central
station a. 80 ?. n. daily etcept sun
day, srr1vIuE ~ Grand Rapids At s50
?. n, dining car attached. Through
Wagner sleeping car leaves st 1910 q.
~. daily, srrIvss 81 Grand Rapids a.
s-lE Z "a
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

bershlps are held by professionals only,
while associate memberships may be
held by any one working at all from
nature or life
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

Dealers who claim that their prepar-
tons are las good as Hood g Sarsapa-
rilis." by 50 dong admit that Hood 6
Is the standard and possesses peculiar
merit which they try IN vain TO reach.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07
Tor chicago,

through psrlcr coach leaves Grand
Rapids va. e.. Z. 4 ]. r. r. a. 1890 8.
m. daily except sunday, arriving At
Chicago At 4.S5 ?. %. Ihrougn Wag-
ner sleeping car leaves st l1a5 2. m.
daily, arriving at Chicago At $40 .. m.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

TIE s.. Cecilia socaety VII give a
Promenade eoucert snd saI, TGescsY
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07

r made frora To- oseoess wheat, care
fuzzy selected.
Telegram-herald., 1890-12-07
Coming Weddings.

The marriage of Mr.. Oscar Wells,
local agent of the Adams Express Com
pany, and Miss Minnee Lee, the popular
young vlolinlst, is announced TO take
place the 18th inst.
Mr.. Claude c. Hopkins, of this city,
and Miss Clara L. Crawford, of South
Bend, Ind, will be married at the First
Presbyterian Church, In South Bend
December II. They will be at home at
the Livingston after January 10.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-02
The Grave of Daniel Boone.

FRANKFORT, KY, May 19.-Thousands Of
visitors are annually attracted 80 Lexing
ton, the center of the famous Blue Grass
region and the home of Henry Clay, but
not many of them ever get over to Frank
fort, though it is but few miles distant.
Were it not for the state soions and their
satellites kentucky's capital would have
comparatively few visitors. And yet this
old fashioned little town is by no means
without its attractions.
1t has one, at least, that ought to draw
to it all who get as near as Lexington, and
that is the grave of Daniel Boone. The
monument erected to the memory of that
brave frontiersman is far from being as
imposing as the Clay monument at Lex
ington. 1t did not cost one-tenth as much,
nor is anything Ike such scruPulous care
bestowed upon it. Nevertheless, it is the
monument of man who, in his day and in
his way, was as famous Kentuckian, as
distinguished an American and Us great a
man as Henry Clay. And, as such, it Is
certainly worth a visit.
It's situation is most picturesque, on the
very edge of high bluff overlooking the
city and commanding a superb view Of the
Kentucky river and the surrounding coun-
=
self, and none grander can be found. As
for the monument, it Is a very unpreten-
tious structure, being plain, almost cubi-
cal mass of dark sandstone not over ten
feet high. On one side Is inscribed the
name Daniel Boone" on the opposite
side that Of his wife. There are also rude
carvings representing certain incidents in
Boone's eventfulcareer, one being desper-
ate hand to hand fight with an Indian
chief. Behind the monument is a semi
circle of huge stumps and logS-a ft setting,
truly
The vandalism exhibited by visitors to
this grave Is infamous 1t is an abomina-
ton and disgrace. Tire monument is not
a handsome one at best; but, clipped as il
is on every side and from top TO bottom, it
is positively unsightly. Not even the name
of the dead has been spared by the wanton
knife Of the ruthless relic hunter. It IS
Clipped almost beyond recognition. If any
effort has ever bean made by the Frankfort
authorities Co stop this outrageous work it
has proved sadly futile.
The trip from Lexington 70 Frankfort,
by the way, is not altogether unnote-
worthy. The road il a branch Of the /.
and n railroad, and Ellen n IL mistress Of
curves that might well excite the envy Of
q Baldwin or Keefe. The road Is 50 crook
ed that half the people who travel over II
get sea sick. CHARLES NJ LEWIS