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The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-23

JOHN CHAPMAN, OF RAMAPo.

Needed to FIJI q Long Felt Want which
the Fat BIan Refused to Recognize.
1t was late boat crossing the Erie
ferry, and there were only three or four
passengers in the mems cabin. One of
them was a thin man with a long linen
duster and tan white hat. Although
there were many vacant seats, this pas
senger, after deliberate inspection OF
the interior, went to the far corner of
the cabin and sat down in seat next to
fat man with a big valise.
''John Chapman, of Ramapo!" ex-
claimed the spare man. "How are you
tonight" The fat man stared moment
at the speaker and then said:
81 am not John Chapman, of Ramapo,
but am quite well tonight. "
''Not John Chapman, of Ramapo| said
the thin man, apparently much sur
prised. "Why, are you sure?'
''Weil, guess ought to know who
ami" exclaimed the fat man.
Certainly, sir, certainly; to be surer'
replied the thin man. "But, mercy! how
could be so much mistaken? Why, if
] had gone on with what / had on my
mind | would have been mortified be-
yond m aasure! was so sure you were
John CT apman, of Ramapo."
mistakes like that frequently hap
pen" said the fat man.
"Yes. know" said the thin man. at
is not the mistake | deplore so much.
The thought of the modification would
have suffered if had gone on and done
what had on my mind, and then found
that you were not John Chapman, of
Ramapo, is what annoys me. Mercyp
The fat man bowed.
Eyes, indeed, continued the thin man.
81 don't know what made me pause on
this occasion, for ! always go right up
TO John and without ceremony say,
Loan me dollar till tomorrow Now,
If l had done that tonight, and, after
you had loaned me the dollar, had dis
covered that you were not John Chap
man, of Ramapo, just see how deadly
my modification would have been.
Mercy 1t makes me cold to think of i'll"
The fat man assured him, with smile,
that there would have been no occasion
whatever for modification on that score.
Thanks! Uhanksr' exclaimed the thin
man. "You are very kind. But don't
know as ought to accept it even until
tomorrow. If you were only John Chap
man, of Ramapo, nowl You are exceed
ingly like him in looks and mannerT
The fat man bowed, but the smile was
missing. The boat was now nearing her
slip.
''If, as you say, my fears of being NOR
tilted beyond measure if | had gone at
you as John Chapman, of Ramapo, are
groundless," said the thin man blandly,
Il will put the thought aside and accept
the loan-but only till tomorrow Only
till tomorrow"
The fat man grabbed his valise and
hurried on deck, looking back once or
twice to see if the thin man was in pur-
suit. He wasn't. He sat still and
watched the fat man as he disappeared
across the gangplank. Then he arose
and mcpped his forehead with a red
handkerchief.
"It's singular, nowadays. how tight
the money market is, said he.-New
York Sun.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-23

Mr. Sl0wpay tairily)-I wisE to gst
measured for a suit q clothes, bat Il
VIII be about three weeks before ! can
pay for them. as our pay day CONES only
oacs a month row. aoE sooa can Jon
have them dones
Tailor-Tm-lst ne SEE IN about
three weekA-Good News
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-23

w. c. Morrow in Argonau;


a New England man has invented {
process for making bobhins. spool heads
etc, Of wood pulp. The advantages d
this substance for such purposes j. marked
since bobbin thus made viii not split oi
wear rough. and the yarn VIII not BE likeli
10 be caught and broken. II these boboins
can Be manufactured - reasonable prio'
Is 10 said that they viii practically super
sede the old style bobbin.-New York Ts.
egrau
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-23

When pins were scarce and dear they
formed very acceptable gifts to the fair
sex, and as now and then money was be-
slowed to the value of pins in lieu there
of, not few phrase hunters believe that
the term pin money originated from that
practice.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-22
For SALE
VALUABLE COUNTRY PROPERTY
BY
DUCKETT & FORD,

No 617 F STREET N. W.
One of the finest old estates in Prince
Georges County, 404 acres, very conven-
niently located, one mile from Mullekin
Station, sixteen miles from Washington
improvements are a fine brick mansion of
nineteen rooms, situated on commanding
site and surrounded by beautiful grove of
venerable forest trees. The outbuildings
are numerous and we'll arranged. The soil
is magnificent forest land, the finest in the
country, and section in which it is located
is one of the thriftiest in the State. The
improvements alone cost probably as much
as is now asked for the entire property.
There is fine apple orchard and other
fruit. This is one of the finest estates in
the State, and of kind rarely offered for
sale. Price, $40, 900, on easy terms.
Twenty acres of fine garden land, on Bladens-
burg and Benning Road, one-half mile from
Bladensburg Only $1,000.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-22
j. s. Lawrence & Co.,

HOUSES FOR SALE.
GIG st. n. W., 196x1O4 to loft alley. 81, 900
414 9th st. n. W., 24x119 to alley........ $1,000
7l9 st. s. W., rs, IL #. front s.3 100
building lots on the south side of
Maryland ave-, bet. 9th and 10th sts.
n. e., 81 per it. if sold at once.
Also lots on 10th ST., in same square,
at 50 cts per foot.
Cor 9th and SITS. S. e., 5 building lots,
house on premises renting for $50 per
mo-, rs IT. on st. and "a TT. on 9th
st., All 5000
4 building lots on the south side of G
St., bet I'd and Sd SITS. N. e., 60x95 to
30 it, alley, rs cents per foot
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-22
GOOD INVESTMENTS

A Handsome Residence on Rhode Island
avenue northwest. Also
A Choice Lot on Massachusetts avenue, be-
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets
northwest, improved by frame house, renting
for $25 per month. Price, 81 per foot, if sold
Immediately,
Two four-story bricks, ten rooms and bath,
natural wood. Mantels and tiled fireplaces
in all rooms. Good location. Prices, 81, 900
and $500, one-third cash, rest to suit pur-
chaser.
Handsome Residence on New Hampshire
avenue, near Dupont Circle ten rooms and
bath, beautiful mantel and tiling in rooms,
built for owners use, will sell furnished or
unfurnished. Price, $4,000. Terms easy.
Beautiful homes and property of every de-
scrption for sale on easy terms at our Office.
j. s. Lawrence & Co.,
617 Fourteenth Street Northwest.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-22
RHaI Extate MeaLHrx.

TOR SALB.-lTbe following property, from
~ one to three miles from Washington
City, near and along the new electric
railroad now being built through Alex
andria County, near Arllngton4 G.
room house, 4A acres, price $2,200; 4-Soom
house, large barn, acre, S1,S00; Groom
house, 21 acres, chicken house and barn,
1880; Groom house, IL acres, 81, 600; 7-room
house, necessary outbuildings, 90 acres, SO, 600,
"a acres, 10-room house, IS, ,500 4S3 acres, new
store house and dwelling, $4s5O; acres, g.
room house, 81 400; "a acres at $75 per aere;
S5 acres at $75; d acres at $3.50; Z acres at
1915; Is acres at $275; acres at $3.50; so acree,
large house, and barn, $3.50 per acre; 1913 acres,
large mansion, stately trees, barns, stable,
ETC., $3.50 per acre; 16 acres, new Groom
house, 5000 per acre; 2 acres at $500; 8 acres
at $275; large house, original trees, 40 acres
at $50; 90 acres, Groom house, fine shade
trees and orchards, 500 per acre.
j. e. CLEMENTS,
1891 ST. NV, Washinpton d. c.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-22
ABRAHAM FISHER.
o15 II Street N. w.
apl9-tf15

EOR RENT BY
IL CHARLES s, SHREVE,
1909 SEVENTH STREET N. w
1920 7th st NV, store and dwelling,
m l. O-street Market....................... $75 90
l744 7th st NV, store and dwelling, s
rooms, IN i, able....................,... so 80
1l02 4th st NV, 9 rooms, all m i....... 35 so
635 n st NV, store, 10 rooms, IN
bakery and ble......................... 35 90
3l9 ave NV, 10 rooms, m i........... 30 so
2104 7th st NV, store, 6 rooms, m i 81 so
and water 25 90
So L st NV, bh, g rooms, all N i......... % SO
2l2O 9TH st NV, store, rooms, gas and
water; 81 90
2009 18th st NV, 6 rooms, all IN i......... 20 90
952 Fla ave NV, rooms, all m i......... 19 so
1925 l1th st NV, rooms. ms................... 1S 90
$50 Ist ST Sc, . rooms, store, and water. 16 90
4Sl st nw 5 rooms, water. Is 90
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE
SECURITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04
Health is w esllth +!

Dr.. E. o. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT.
uENT, guaranteed specific for Hysteris, Dizz-
ness, Commissions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia Head
ache, Nervous Prcstraton caused by the use Of
alcohol OF tobacco, Wskefulness. Mental Depress-
lon, Softening of the Brain resulting In insanity
and leading to misery, decay and death. Prens.
ture Old Age, Barrenness, Los Of Power
In either sex, Involuntary Losses and sperma .or.
rhes caused by over.e1ertion Of thn brain. self
abuse or overindulgonce. Each hox contains one
months treatment. $1.00 box, or ak boxes for
$500. Gent by mail prepaid on receipt of nriee.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
10 cure any case. With each order received by us
for six boxes, accompanied with $500, we will
send the purchaser our written guarantee to re.
fund tho money If the treatment does not effect
cure. Guarantees issued only by
CHARLES q. LENE0N,
Druggist, GOA King street.
General Agent. Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

A lumber of coored persons were bap
tlzsd in the river eff B ,ttery Rodgers early
yesterday evening"
The Virginia Heights which overlook
Washington hsve been Laid eli Into lota,
and there ia every reason to believe that as
soon ae The street railroad sball have been
extended across he FREQ bridge that prop
srty will God resty se!e.
Marriage llcsuses we're issuel in Washing.
ton on Saturday to Robert Bird of West
morelsnd county, and Eiizibe.h Scranags
Of Kioe George countS w. Pfatt Of
Hartford, Corr.. aud Mary a. Byrd OF
Wsstmoreland county; Charles Pale cf
Richmond, and Mary Smith If Washington
ard to J. Thomas DsitZ'er and Cis.a b.
Rees, both OF Charles c,unty, Md.
The revival meetisas at 'hs First Bspii. {
Church conti5ns With undated intsre't.
Yesterday the services we're largely after d.
ed both m ornicg aud evening and mauy
seemed deeply impressed. Up to date 50
have been received for membership, and sev-
eral others who have professed hope In
Christ are expected to unite soon. Services
will be held again this evening beginning at
s o'clock.
Yesterday WAS quiet Sunday. The Weather
In the morning was threatening but in the oven
ing it became clear and cool. The churches were
all we'll attended.
little child of Mr.. Jos. More. who lives on
east Duke stl Get, drank soma iodine this morning,
bat was quickly relieved By DR.. Ashby who WAS
summoned.
1t was semi-cfi ;ialIy stated to-day thst Mr.. r.
T. Lucas could be an independent candidate for
Mayor
Mr.. V. W. Pow,r his closed his whole ale
liquor house ia this city aud removed to Wash
ington.
Mr.. Elton E. Heirouimus, who WAS well known
in this city, died in Baltimore on satuId,y.
A new cable was laid on the 7th street car line
in Washington early yesterday morning
Tho excursion ses con opened on tho river yes
terday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04
The Puipit and the Stage.

Bow. F. NJ. Shrout, Pastor United Brethren
Church. Blue Mound, Kan, ssys: II feel it my
duty to tell what wonders DR.. Kings Now Dis
covery has done for ue. Ny lungs were badly
diseased, aud my parishioners thought l could
live only few weeks took five bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery and am sound and well,
gaining 26 pounds in weight"
Arthur Love, Manager Loves Funny Folks
Combination, writes: after thorough trial and
Convincing evidence, confident DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption beats em all
and cures when everything else ,ails The great
est kindness 1 can do my many Thousand friends
is to urge them to try it"
Free bottles at E 4. Leadbeater & Bros drug
store WHOLESALE sgents). Regular sizes 90 cents
and ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04
Oh, What a. Cough

viii yon heed the warming. The sgnsl per-
hsps of the approsch Of that more terrible
disease Consumption, Ask yourselves fyou con
afford for tho sake OF saving 5Oc to ran the rick
and do nothing for it. We know from experience
that Shilohs Cure will cure your cough. 1t
never fails. This explains why moro than a
Million Bottles were sold the past year. 1t re-
ieves Group and whooping cough at onco.
Mothers, do not be without it. For lane back,
side or chest use shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by
E. 8. Leadbeater & Bro. Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

sHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY. A msrve
lous cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Csnker mouth
snd Headache. With each bottle there Is an in
genious nseal Injector for the more successful
treatment of these complaints without eztr
charge. Price 60c. Sold by E. s. Lesdbester
Bro, Agento.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

A hot we've Is coming, prepare In time, and
get frst-class Ref ige.ator, from M. Ruos z
& Sons, 60l King s!rset. They hsys tie
largest variety ever offered In this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

ENTERPRISE -CuIpepeS has at least one
very entsrprislng citizen. On Wednesday
night CT lsss week some one WAS pus,inG mp q
fanoe by moonlight Chlpeper Exponent.
Why, that ls nothing There are scores
Of cltiZeus OF Alexandria who would pull
doWn fence when the night is ss dark Os
thnS e;e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

B. @. Tonic ls pronounced by al who
have ussd 1t 80 be the most powerful sppe
tiz3r and tonic Known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

E CONFEDERATE vErsR .Ns.-The regular
monthly meeting OF z. E. Lee Gimp, Confederat,
Veterans. will be held on Monday evening. Ma,
4th. at s o'clock
my22t EDGAR WAKEFIELD Adis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

Bilicusness, constipation, torpid liver,
plies, cured by Dr. Miles's Nerve and Liver
Pills, so doses 25c. Samples free at drug
eists, BIZ mail Csc. MILES MED. Co., Elk.
HART. IND
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

sHILoR's vITALIzER is what you need fol-
Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizzinos, and al
symptoms Of Dyspepsia. Price rs cents per bot
tie. For sale by E. s Lesdbestor q Bro, agents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

Il the Spr' & Pou need something to In.
Vigcr,te and tone up ths system. A. B. O.
Tonic IL The thlog
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

FISH Since ;aturdsy shout $4,000 horrin
and 200 shad have arrived at FishIown. Hel
ring sold at $350.$4 so per Thousand, and sha
at SSsS12 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

A delightful Mag Cream Soiree will be
acid 10 firstly NJ. E. lecture room, 10 MGR
roy evening. under the susrices Of Misses
O'Nesl end Mat d nough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

Spring st;rs mp the bile. Yoo lose vcu.
appetite. feel wsak, too hot, and o.! 81
tired Taks Simmons Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04
DRY GOODS.
VOODV ARD { LO1'HROP
10th, 18th, and Fists. NV.
Reduction Sale Of cBa6y
Carriages.

We have more styles of Car
riagts than we can conveniently
show in the space allowed them.
We have selected twenty-five Car
riages, ranging in price from $1,000
to $24.50-and you shall own
them, if you choose, at what they
cost US, in some cases fer less. The
original prices were from $1,000
to $24.5O, and the reduced price
from IS to $40 so.
(Fifth.aoor, l0th-st. building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

POLLOK REpoRT.-Last night was clear
and cool with enc lodger but no prisoners
ct the station house.
Tire Mayor this morning disposed OF the
following case:
A colored bov. for placing stones 10 q
pump. vas feed 81 so.
Two cows fcund running at large ID the
street, we're taken up and turned over to
their owner on the pay ment Of 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

liz. . s y of those having subscription
f,c,r NJ Tue stock Of the Alexandria MsnI-
to.,1, ,.ug and Loan Association will be held
T,sassnu' at O'Clock at the Office Of the City
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

Spring stirs up the bile. You ioas youl
appetite, feol week, too bot. sod o.! sc
irod. Taks Simmons Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

Spring strs up the bile. You lose your
appetite, feel weak, too hot, and Oh! 80
tired. Take Summons Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04
LOCAL MATTERS.
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 4.

81. section generally fair, slightly cooler
toi -" I,o,ts TO night, variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

a.. nAlN-There sas fue shower Of rain
IN ~ ,e!dsy morning which lsid the dust
Of ,ae streets, refreshed vegetation and was
h. s 'a' oane6.. The raid was sttende d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04
WANTS.

WANTED FOB A PURCHAsER-A SIX Oh
w SEVEN BOOM HOUSE, frame or bick.
Must be in nice locality.
ALEXANDER SUFFER-,
With Washington Dn enhower,
my4 st 18Th and q SITS. n W., Wasting o.
yyTANTED-HORsES and COWS no PAS
w TUBE on Rotchtord's farm. Plenty OF
water and ass sid ine shade trees Tassss res.
sonsble Apply on the premises or at Carter &
Bros store, corner King and Henry streets
ap30 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

Ronsr' = o1,;riases for all-1OO styles at M.
cstrisas u oohs'. a Far Rag given with each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

OPERA HoUsE-Tne entertainments of
the German brothers minstrels, who appear
here to morrow plight, are Ioted for q
r'qus originality that Ia absolutely re-
freshiug when compared with the stalenees
OF old-.ime methods For years the Cor
mans produced all the novelties that con-
triouted ina large degree to the success OF
the Haverly minstrels Every season they
produce an entirely new and original pro-
gramme of novel minstrel so;s, 4ongs, dances,
etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

ZIG CosTRACT. -Messrs. Corbett & Yuhe
9 SaSe -. secured tbs CONTRACT for furnishing
~ T,9'VVO Dicks for ihs new Sai,oh .piisi
nsa'cA eolo5ej, to be built on the corner Of
oaae and Payne s:reete. This is one OF the
a. ,sos. con'rsots for Bricks msds In this city
ol some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

SUCCESSFUL BIDDERs.-The bids for the
WORK Of enlsrgirg and improving the build
1gs ST The Episcopal High School, near this
city, were oprned to-day and the contract
Was awarded 10 Smith & Co. Of Baliiaore,
'ns lowest bidders. The work "a to os OF
% extensive plan and will bs completed
9aFOS ne summer. There we're four bid
qsFs-tgo from this city and two fro n Bslti.
ncfa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04
MEDICINAL.
HIS INHERIT ANCE.

Scrofula is form of blood poison
descending from parent to child. Mer-
curry and potash dry up scrofulous
sores and bottle up the poison in the
system. S. S. S., drives the poison
out through the pores of the skin!
Her Boy.
swifts Specific Is. s. ST. cured my little
boy OF hereditary scrofula, which broke out
all over his face. For year he had suffered,
and had given up all hopes OF his recovery.
when ut lengthI was induced to use S. S. S.
After using few bottles he was entirely
cured. Not symptom now remains OF the
disease This was three years ago.
MRS. T. L. MATHERs, Mathervilie, Miss.
Book on Blood and Skin Diseases Free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

FsIaFsX DEMOCRATS "A meeting of
democfa.s ~ss held at Potter's Hill, Fairfax
ecu ly, gu Thursday last, at which the fol.
owing persons we're Put in pomipation for
district ofice,s
suparv.sor, J W. s. Cawmap Justices OF
ne Pseoe, L {. TFplett, jesse Murray and
1eos. Cha nmaq Road Commissioners, Egg
qert Ihomnson. Geo. A. Fowie and THIN az
hhaisiip; Otersser OF Poor, Samuel hewitt 4;
O1ls'aoie, Alfred Borden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

Ask for tottlc of "virginis Extra Pale"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

COUNTY CoURr-Judge D. M Chichester
FeS'ding smith vs.. Goodman. unlawful
ortalner Case continued until Friday.
Several liquor licenses were granted. The
pattion for i'cenee to sell liquors on Hsl's
Hill was poatpo3ed until next term, to give
The ctizeDs time to put their objections in
form.
Tne Judge ordered special grand jury iel
tie Jlne term of Court.
Court al lufned till Friday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

PERSONAL -Hor. Basil B. Gordon, OF
Rappabsunock, sailed from Earooe on the
80 b of April He had been at Nice ard 1t
is understood that his health is greatly im-
proved.
The law firm OF Msrbury & Armstrong
has been dissolved, but each of the gentle
men will continue to occupy the handsome
office recently erected on King street.
Miss Gennie Oowling, who speut the vim
ter with her sister, Mrs. Merchant, 10 TeEas,
has returned to her home 10 this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04

DEATH OF GENER5 LSTRINsFELLow.--I In
70 ma'ioo w.s received here to-day by Msj.
J n W. g. zen of tina death Of General b.
+ 'trlDgfe low at the residence Of bis
d aurh liter, Me-. VIM F. White, 10 Chicago.
Genera! 2. S4a naive of Culpaper county,
and has ap extensive family connection 10
Virgil is He left home when young man
and cast his fortunes In the vest. Being one
of the early settlers of Ksnsss. he command
ed the pro.sIavery party against John
Brown In the contest between the pro-slave.
ry and free-soi!er factions, In which contest a
numbersfrom this eeotion OF Virginia took
part. He was, before the late war. Attorney
General OF the State of Missouri. end for
some years attorney fer ibeA T. & S F. road.
He, with his brother DR.. Stringfe'ow. Maj
NJ. B Btockett, of Alexandria; Mi. Smith,
of Bethel a ademy; Lieu. Merten S. String
fallow, of Culpeper. located the thriving
CITY OF Atcheson In Kansas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-04
LOCAL BEEVITIEg.

A lumber Of colored persons were bap
tizsd in the river Of B .ttery Rodgers early
yesterday evening.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-21

$500
Chippewa Falls plea asd guilty to embezzl-
ing $4,000 Of tie county's funds. Serley
has been in Jail for over five months, and
stoutly maintained his innocence until his
trial was begun. Judge Marshall has
sentenced lin to four years at Waupun.
The house of S. w. Matteson, at Pleasant
Valley caught fire and burned to the
ground. Hisson-in-law lived with him,
and they lost most Of the bed ding and all of
their best clothes. No insurance on house
or contents. The house was an old land
mark, built about thirty-tive years ago.
Fire destroyed the oil house and black
smith shop at the Island mill, La Crosse.
The wind was favorable or the entire plant,
one of the finest in this section, would
probably have been swept away. Fire at
Bangor destroyed barn and some small
buildings. Three houses were on fire at
once, but the citizens saved them.