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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20
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NTOOD AND COAL YARD
w AND FINE DWELLING
EAn = l.

TUNs'AIIT.
l offer at private sale the Wood and Coal
Yard and Outfit of the firm of Geo s. Smith
& Son, on Fairfax street, between Queen and
Princess streets Alexandria, Va. The outfit
consists of one shutc wagon, two shute carts,
two wood carts, five horses, engine and boiler,
one woodcutter, one set Of Fairbanks scales
and all other necessary appliances.
The yard is doing good business, aud this
is a lirSt-class opportunity orapcrson to Ell
gage in 4 profitable enterprise.
Also the residence, ODD north ST. Asaph
street. The house and side lot has a frontage
on st. Asaph street of fifty feet nine inches,
and has n double parlor, dining room, Kitchen,
five bed rooms and conservatory. water, gas
and latrobc stoves. aiid is in frst-class condi-
ton.
nnvo1 II WI LII SMITH, City Scr-t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20
NO. 81 KING STREET.

ERNON ELECIklC NalLNA1
COMPANY.
Picturesque and beautiful route, new and
magnificent cars now running daily from
Alexandria direct to the gate of the Mansion.
Opportunity to visit Christ Church, Mar
shall House, Braddock House and other places
of historic interest in Alexandria.
Passengers from Washington take steamers
foot of Seventh street Special excursion
ticket, SOC round trip; connecting also with
trains of Pennsylvania Railroad at Alcxan-
dria Take cars at Sixth street depot.
In Difference to the wishes of the Ladies
Mount Vernon Association cars stop on SUN
DAY at Little Hunting Creek, one mile this
side of Mount Vernon, the grounds being
closed on that day.
Tickets now on sale at the office of the COM
pany, 10G Fairfax street, Alexandria
City division. including Alexandria and
New Alexandria, 6 tickets for 25c.
Mount Vernon division . tickets for soc.
Round trip tickets from Alexandria TO
Mount Vernon 20c.
sep27 F.A. REED Superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

n SNAKE IN HER BATHTU B.-It lSn
Of any particular consequence just
where this bathtub was. for Mr.. Farrell
O'Dowd youches for the story, and his
reputation for sobricty and veracity is
unblemished. Mr.. O'Dowd thinks it
sufficient to say that it was an ordinary
bathtub in a nice respectable flat on the
west side Mr. ODowd is a stenograph-
err in the City Court. and he lives in
this flat with the Forde family, consist
ing of the father and two daughters,
Lucy and Josephine.
Miss Josephine was the heroine Of
this particular snake story. and she is a
young woman Of average courage. Her
figures as to the size of the snake agree
with those of Mr.. O'Dowd, and then if
any one wants further proof there is the
ianitor OF the flat, who hit the snake
with broomstick. Mr.. O'Dowd tells
the story and begins with:
"0A the evening of the 9TH of the
present month, at the residence of Mr..
Bernard Forde," and when Mr.ODowd
gets well into his story he quite natur-
ally speaks of Miss Josephine as "the
Young woman aforesaid, and of the
snake as the party of the second part. >
He regrets that there is no exhibit a in
the case.
Il would give 500 now if had only
kept that snake and put him in a bot
tle,n says Mr. O'Dowd.
No one knows where this snake came
from. Miss Josephine went into the
bath room on the evening mentioned
by Mr O'Dowd, and in cropping around
in the dark for match she rested one
hand on the rail of the bathtub.
Something cold and smooth wrig-
glcd through her fingers. Miss
Josephine at once said "Oh!' and
other things Mr.. ODowd and the jan
itor came to the rescue. When the gas
was lighted they saw squirming around
in the bottom of the bath tub a brown
snake that Mr.. O'Dowd says was twen-
ty inches long and two inches in cir
cumference. Miss Josephine says that
Mr.. O'Dowd does not eXaggerate. So
says the janitor.
That snake said Mr.. O'Dowd
Monday, was vicious. We turned on
the water to drown him, and he just
swan around the tub, as comfortable
rs you please He would lift his head
out of the water and protrude his
tongue never had seen the like of
him before"
The janitor, Miss Josephine's sister
and Mr.. O'Dowd thumped the snake
with broom handles, but that didn't
damage him. Then the janitor remem-
bered that the bathtub had large
open vent. The plug was pulled out
and down went the snake in the rush
ofwater. There was no danger of his
returning if the plug was kept in, but
to make sure of it the janitor poured
several kinds of poison down the pipe.
1t is now supposed that the snake is
dead, but Mr.. Forbes daughters are
little shy of using the bathtub.
'sWhcre did the snake come from? 2"
asked the reporter.
There you've got me-" said Mr..
O'Dowd. The fanlight over the bath
was closed, and it is hardly possible
that a snake of that size could work his
way through an ordinary water pipe.
The young ladies had been down on
The Mohawk river, and perhaps he
slowed himself away in their trunks" "
AT any rate concluded Mr..
O'Dowd, ''it might reflect on the house,
50 Just say that it was nice ilat on
The west siGo ~. y. SIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

We are showing the latest effects in Dress
Goods also Trimmings to match. All colors
We make SPECIALITY OF BLACK GOODS.
and offer exceptional values in this line of
staple as well as fancy wcavcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20
CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
SOMETHING
TO REMEMBER
THAT WE BUY DIRECT FROM TILE
MANUFACTURERS;

THAT WE BUY DIRECT FR0M THE
MANUFACTURES;
That we are constantly adding to our stock;
that every day we have new lot OF goods to
arrive, aud that 0a Prices are Lorer than
Tdshington Look at the following prices, and
compare with advertisements Of Washington
house in the columns of this paper:
Chas. Field Havilands Thin Ovldc Cups
and Sauccrs at
50 80 per dozen.
Chas. Field Haviland's Thin Dinner Plates
$500 per dozen.
A good quality Thin Water Tumblei. at
50c per dozen.
An entirely new line of Decorated Vase
Lamps from
A Carlsbad 5G-piccc New Square Shape Tea
Set. Gold band
AtS7.oo Mark this one
A new line of Library Lamps with dccora-
ted founts and shades,
At S225 each.
Hall Lamps. with ruby or pink globes, gold
finish,
Also the handsOmcst line OF Banquet, Piano
and Boudoir Lamps ever offered here, and re-
member at less than you can get them any
where else III this city. Among othcr GOODS
Just to hand we mention:
A case of Haviland Dinner Sets.
A new line of brass and copper
Water Kettles on and of stands
Nicklc Cuspidores from 25cand uH.
Dust Pans and Brushes, Chldrens
Trays, and Tea Trays, Nicllle and
Brass Trays square and round shape.
Hare you seen he '',jcircU Chatting
DiSh"'
nS~OUR STORE Is OPEN AT NIGHT "a.
We cordially invite you to come and see our
stock and get our rpriccs. 1t will he our pleas
urc to show you our goods whether you wish
to buy or not,
Goods delivered promptly and polite attcn-
ton assured you.
E. J. Miller & Son,
NO. 81 KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20
nov27 II WI. II. SMITH. City scrst.
nALL AND OFFICE ACCoMMoDA-
L TlONS

HALL AND OFFICE ACCOMMODA-
Ii TlONS.
1t is proposed to convert part of the Prince
street wing OF the POTOMAC SHOE COM
PANY'S building mot necessary for, and re-
moved from the manufacturing departments)
into OFFICES, which will be STEAM HEAT
ED, and provided with ALL MODERN CON
VENIEN CES, and with light STEAM POW
Err, ifrequired. Pending the necessary altera-
tions applications for special space or arrange
ments, are invited. One Of the upper stories
23x60 feet, clear of partitions, pillars or OBJ
structicns, will be rented rs a Hall. This
property, centrally located, yet removed from
street hustle, offers special advantages for the
purposes indicated, Address
POTOMAC SHOE COMPANY.
feb22 Prince and Fairfax streets.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-14

LINCOLN, H., Sept 13.--Part Of an
accommodation train on the Cham
paIgn and Havana division OF the Illi-
nois Central was thrown from the track
near here last night Twelve persons
were injured, several of whom may
die. The hst of fatally injured : as
follows
Prank Edgeli. Mlddletown. skull irac-
tured. right arm broken and body
bruised.
Mrs. John Ritscher. Burton View,
H.. lower limbs psralyzed, body
bruised and 80 ue injured
Baby Of Mrs. kischer, cot or the
hesd sod stunned.
John Kirktatrics, Lincoln. IT.. head
mashed. lover limb. bruised and inter
nsl injuries.
Toe following were painfully, bat not
fatally injured Conductor fsusseif
Mrs. william Ballard. zoe Bev James
Best. Carl Busch, & lbert " Qusy sud
--- PfeiHnEer.
The wreck VS. caused by washout
due to tla recent rams The fa n
jumped thc track an = curve sd was
making very test tme.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-14
CALLED A KEEruckIAN A LIAR.
Scene in the Blue Grass Legislature Fol-
lowed By an Apology.

FRASKFoRr. KY. Sept. ls.-The
house this morning took up Mr..
shouse's resolution intended to force
the attendance of members by deprv-
ing absentees of their per diem for
such time as they are absent. In the
discussion Mr.. Taylor thought Mr..
Bashaw had accused the advocates of
the resolution of demagogy. He arose
10 his feet. and with great anger said
Mr.. Bashaw was liar If ne meant to
insinuate that be was supporting II for
buncombe reasons. This created quite
a breeze, and MIR. Bashaw explained
that he had meant nothing personal.
but that if Mr.. Taylor decided 10
make il a personal matter he would
not run away from him. Mr.. Taylo
said ne stood by what he had said.
Shortly afterward, however, Mr.. Tay-
lor. upon full explanation, apollo
gIzed. and there were renewed assur-
ances of distinguished consideration.
He added, however. that If the oifense
was repeated he would reply again IN
even stronger language. The speaker
finally declared the Shouse resolution
was out of order, and Mr.. Gardner
then introduced as a substitute a reso-
luton amending the rules so that
members absent without leave could be
fined 50 per day, the amount of the
per diem.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-14
ROBBERS STILL AT LARGE.
Evans and Sontag Tracked Through
Many Difficulties.

VIsALIA, CAL, Sept. lS.-The man
hunt in Tulare and Fresno counties
after the fugitive train robbers Evans
and Sontag, which cost one mans life
az the outset, reached n bloody climax
today when three men were
killed and one badly wounded by the
desperadoes. 1t will be remembered
that Chris Evans, John Sontag ana
George Sontag robbed the Southern
Pacific train near Col Coils, Fresno
county, August 4, and got away with
about 81 800 in gold and silver com.
Three days later the detectives secured
clews that led them to Evans house
in Nisalia. Though they did not
then suspect Evans their evidence
pointed to the two Sontags who had
Just come from Mankato, MINI. George
Sontag was Secured 10y stratagem, but
when the officers went TO the house to
get bis trunk Evans and John Sontag
opened fire on them and drove them
away, badly wounding Deputy Witty.
Then followed one OF the most remark
able chases on record. The robbers ac-
tually returned TO their own house late
at night and being surprised killed
young Oscar Beaver, who was on guard.
They escaped to the mountains and
though they have been since at several
places there has been no fight with
them till today. Sheriff Wilson and his
men were accompanied by two Apache
scouts, who bad tracked Evans and
Sontag 10 Samson's Hat.
just as the party arrived in front of
Young's door was thrown open and
Evans ana Sontag appeared with shot
guns at their shoulders. They deliv-
cred broadsIde from both barrels
before the officers could draw weapons.
Then the bandits seized winchesters
and continued To fire into the posse.
The Apache scouts jumped behind
stones before the fire began
and escaped unhurt. At the first
fire VIC Wilson, the leader,
u. s. Marshall McGinnis OF
Modesto and Dick Elson fell dead
from their saddles riddled with buck
shot. Al Witty. a brother of the
deputy who was 40 badly wounded by
Evans IN Nisalia, was severely wounded
and the horse of Constable Warren
Hill WAS shot from under him. The
news came in 10y telephone and the
operator said after the killing that
SOntag and Evans seized the horses of
the murdered officers and es-
capped, no one daring to modest
them. The news of the killing
created great excitement here and
large pOsse left at once for samson
fiat, headed by Sherffs Hensley and
Kay and Detective Pickey. The people
of Samson's Hat and vicinity are greatly
excited over the murdereTs aud have
agreed 10 help the officers shoot the
bandits at sight. With the aid of min
ers and the sheep herders the fugltlves
cannot escape. Wilson, VINO was shot
down in tins cowardly manner, was
one Of the best traiIers of criminals on
tins coast.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-14
NUMBER 258
SHE is WAKING Up
May White, the Stockbridge
Somnabulist,
AFTER TWELVE MONTHS SLEEP
Much Talked of Trance Condition WnlSh
Has biuffse ths SkM q Michigan
Physicians, Lskely 70 Terminals.

srocKBRlD6E, Mich., sept l2.-After
8 tuii year OF almost continuous sleep,
Nay White The young school teacher
Who has puzzled the medical fraternity
OF the state, at lsst shows slgns OF re-
turning consciousne For = month
past the stupOf IN which che has la.n
has grown less profound, and lsst week
she Was able TO open her eyes snd recog
nize her parents. Today, for the fret
tine IN twelve months, she sat np IN bed
ana psrtook OF solid food. Hitherto
she has subsisted on liquids alone. The
attending physician believes she e now
on TIE road 10 recovery. When bret
attacked with her strange malsdy she
weighed l4s pounds. Now she weighs
hfty-elgnt. OiherwIse she seems IA
tar health, although al her senses
have grown dull and her memory "a
almost blank.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-14
FATAL HOTEL FIRE.
Three Lives Lost IN a Montreal Hou,

Three Lives Lost II 4 Montreal House.
MONTREAL, Sept. l3.-At al early
hour this morning fire started in the
Chambly hotel, situated on Jacques
Cartier square. The boarders on the
third floor had to jump from the win
dows, and III go dong several, among
them Maxim Fitiahult, aged IS, Bap-
tiste Chsrbenneau and jules Conmery
sustained injuries more or less severe.
When the fire was under control.
which was not before the whole build
ing had been gutted, a search was
made, when the charred remains Of
two men we've found. One was a sew
ing machine agent named Turcotte
and the other stableman. A medical
student named Cldale WAS found so
badly bruised that be died on reaching
the hospital. Loss $4,000.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-14
TEXT OF TIN PLATE
Taken for an Address by Gov
ernor Mckinley
AT THE TOWN or eLwoOD
Rousing Reception All Along the In
His Party-Other Political Notes.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 13.-Notwith-
standing the steady dowupour Of the
rain all day Governor Mckinley and
Governor Chase. who accompanied him,
were met at the station by great crowds
en- route 10 Elwood. Thousands of per-
sons greeted the great exponent Of pro
lection at the station at Elwood and
escorted hlm TO the hotel, where an ln-
formal reception was held. Ia the
afternoon Governor Mckinley spoke 10
an immense audience. After defend
ing his bill he complnnented Indiana
upon the rapid growth of her indus
tries in the pact SIX years and pointed
10 ElwOOd. now A town OF l. 900 peo-
pie, compared with tnr9e years
ago, when II was a village
OF co., as striking example
OF what the protective policy i doing
Tor the country. ASIDE from the tin
plate plant, Elwood has one of the
largest glass works in the country and
il happens that all the Industries of
the town are of the protected class.
He predicted prosperity for the tin
mill and prOphesled that II would help
to make American TN cheaper than
imported tin ever was. After the
speech be was taken through the works
before leaving for home at 4 D. M. The
company, of which A. l.. Conger is
president, hIs SIX mills, occupying three
large buildings, IN operation, employ
ing 800 men. IL produces about SIX
car loads Of plates per week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-14
DROWNED IN LICKING RIVER.
Two Young Girls Fall From a Boat and
DIE

CIScINNATI, sept. l3.-This morning
the bodies of Katie and Annie Barber.
aged II and IL years, were found float
ing in the Licking river, SIX miles back
in Kentucky. They were daughters of
George Barber, prosperous farmer in
that section. Sunday evening they en-
tered flat boat moored to the shore,
intending to visit neighbor on the
opposite bank named Mrs. Folcher.
The boat was afterwsrd found bottom
Up, floating toward the OHIO. The girls
hats were floating near the boat. This
morning bOtn bodies were recovered.
The boat had evidently overturned in
midstream. The girls were heirs to
SIS, 900, and the elder would have come
into possession of her share IN few
weeks. The coroner rendered verdict
of accidental drowning.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-14

70 See Europe on Fifty Cents q Day"
lie met here MS wife, who WAS the
daughter oi a rlcE Colusa county iand
owner named Nye. Ihey were happy
TIL they went 10 -. LOuis, where Mr..
MerTWetnefs mother. who Is the
author of number OF romances Of
southern life, attempted To train the
young wife. The Californis girl was
high spirited. resented the humiliation
10 which she Was subjected and finally
went home 10 her father. Merrl-
wether tried 20 secure the custody Of
their chlld. but failed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-14
Repuhlican Success Prophesied.

CHICAGO, Sept. l3.-Ex-Lieut. Gov.
Il. $. Robertson of Fort Wayne, Ind,
IS at the Grand Pacific. He believes
Harrison and Reid Will carry the state
by a safe plurality. I'm the last four
years." he said, 1.-THE great gas belt of
Indiana has been filling up with great
manufacturing industries. The en-
ployes in most of these factories are
mostly protectlonists, having come
from protection states, and they will
vote the republican ticket. The great
tin plate factory At Elwood will aio the
republican ticket greatly, and | would
not be surprised 10 see "a regular land
slide. There are no factions III the
party throughout the state and every
where there IS manifested a determina-
ton TO win
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-14

A Damp Opening. But Success Assured
Wth Ensuing Pleasant Weather.

Damp Opening. But Success Assured
Wth Ensuing Pleasant Wezthef.
LANSING, sept. l3.--The state far ex-
hiblt Is al ia position aud Is the very
beet IN all departments that the society
has ever had. Bat the fears OF the
management became real discourage
ment at midnight last night when rain
commenced falling and has continued
necessarily through the day, and the
only ray Of comfort afforded ls thai it
has come AZ a time when q cannot serl-
ously Affect the finances OF the society,
and the steady downpOur gives basis
Tor hope that the succeeding DAYS
are more likely TO be favorable
ones. Such favorable arrangements
have been made with the railroad
companies for excursion trains 80 far
superior 10 those OF any road ln tie
history of the society that pleasant
weather on "Wednesday aud Thursday
VIII insure an attendance that " lli meet
ali financial obligations and leave =
margin of profit. Friday hAs been
deslgnsted Lansing day. when all tho
manufactures wiil close down. giving
opportunity for the employees 10 attend
en- masse. The bicycling events Will
also occur upon that day aud ia addl-
ton 10 the prizes offered on the contests
there are specially attractive events.
To sum up the situation. II the bad
weather continues the lar will be
dismal failure; bat with fine weather
FOR the remaining time q promises 3
magnificent success.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-09-14
KILLED AT A CURVE
An Electric Car Ran Away
From the Motorman.
SIX KILLED OR FATALLY HURT
And a Dozen Other Passengers Seriously
Injured on Down Hin Grade
in St. Louis.

Sr. LOUIS, Sept. ia terrible street
railway accident occurred III the south
ern part of the city between 8 and 10
O'Clock tins morning, IN which one
person was killed and score more or
less injured.
IL appears that while q train consist
ing OF an electric motar and a trailer
car were coming down a steep grade
on the State and sydney street branch
of the Union depot line near the corn
er OF Ninth aud Russell streets the
motor man lost control of his car and
the train rushed down the decline at a
frightful speed. At Ninth and Russell
streets is sharp curve. In turning
this the trailer, which was crowded
with passengers, was derailed and
turned over, and It's occupants hurled
TO the ground with great force.
The Killed and injured.
The list of the unfortuaates, all resi-
dents of 81. Louis so far as known, is as
follows:
Klled-A young man. name un-
known.
Fatally Hurt-Mlss A. NJ. Jones,
Adolph Smell, Miss Anna Nose, Bar
bara Scherlng, Rudolph Hotenan.
Seriously Injured-H. w. Brand,
Peter Hoffman, Ed Daniel, Charles
Beler, Henry Kautfeld, G. w. Martin,
Henry Henker, Edward Schwartz,
Louis Langloth, Henry Blair, j. 5.
Dunsford, Mrs. Lizzie Stemmer.
There were tifty-one passengers on
the trailer, and it was almost miracu-
lous that more of them were not in
iured, as the car was almost capsiZed i,
and many of Its inmates were women
and children. No one in the motor