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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09
Cars Run by Natural Gas.

Street cars propelled by natural gas
are in use in Indianapolis The cars,
says the Indianapolis Sentinel, are Of
the ordinary size, but are constructed
entirely of natural gas pipes, ranging in
size from six inches down. These hol-
low tubes are neatly carved, SO that to
the average observer the fact that they
are built of such material is not noticed
These pipes are heavily charged with
gas, and with the aid of boiler and the
engines at work beneath the floor, it is
said run of thirty miles can be made
without reflling the tubes. A speed
can be obtained equal to that of cars run
by the electric method. It is said that
one Of the latter will cost Sc, 900 for it's
construction, while gas car can be.
made for $1,000. Either artificial or
natural gas can be used as the pro-
polling power. 1t is further asserted
by its inventor that to operate il day
of twelve hours will cost but 81 "A, while
the expense drumming an electric car
for the same period will cost S..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09
PASSPORTS IN RUSSIA.
Petty Annoyances That Must Be Su
United To.

Petty Annoyances That Must Be SUBJ
United To.
I travelled second class. On boarding
the Russian train [ observed that the
passports were returned to my fellow
passengers, but not to me which caused
me some anxiety. Finally gendarme
came in and handed me my passport.
After a few minutes the same gendarme
came again accompanied by the con-
ductor, and said to me in command
ing tone: "Vash passport ~ ("Your
passport!') L answered as politely as
possible that my passport had already
been examined and stamped, and
asked why he wanted it a second
time. Stepping up to me, the gendarme
roared out as if he were drilling a fresh
recruit from the village: "Eto nashe
die1o! Wash passport! (''That's our
business Your passport !') [ pro-
duceditwithout furt her remark.
My fellow passengers looked at me, as
it seemed, with suspicion, and my own
feelings reminded me Of the words of a
Russian nobleman to me on former
visit, PRUSSIA is a gigantic prison, where
honest men must submit to be treated as
crimlnals.'
Two years previously [ had written
book on the religious movement in Rus
STA which had been forbidden by the
Russian censor, but did not think my
name could be on the list of suspicious
or dangerous foreigners. After about
an hour the conductor handed me my
passport. On examining it l could not
discover that anything had been done
to it. An old German gentleman, who
had observed my anxiety said to me in
a low and paternal tone: "In Russia
you must never ask questions nor make
objections, nor worry yourself, but
quietly submit, and leave everything to
God. "-JOn0s Stealing IN the Century.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09
Money in Old Fair Tickets.

They find money even in the old tick
cts at the Worlds Fair. All admission
tickets, after they are once used, are
burned in the greenhouse furnaces and
their ashes are carefully collected by
Uncle Johns" men and scattered on
These ashes make excellent manure
being even far better than wood ashes
Already about 100000 have been
burned and used in this manner, as
over 100000 tickets have been de-
stroyed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

A VALUABLE find of camel coal, said
by Geologist Woodhouse to be the first
ever discovered in Washington or in
the Pacific Northwest, is reported two
miles west of Palmer, and within 800
yards of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
There are seven veins, ranging from
two to eight feet in width.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09
n,TWAS EYER THIS. -

There never was a deWdrop
That filled flowers cup,
But quick there came a sunbeam
To drink the dewdrop UP.
There never was a dollar
That jingled in the till,
But quick there came fellow
And scooped it with bill.
--4Hdnt0 Constitutions
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09
KEEP ON THE SHADY SIDE.

o, for home on hill,
A cot meath an ice plateau,
Close to an arctic rill
Fed by the crystal snow.
There, beyond buzzing fan,
Life would be truly sweet
For a perspiring man
Doomed to combat the heat.
But those hills are far away.
And money is awful tight;
So you or | must stay
Where flies and skeeters bite.
But wiring out the old bandan',
Remember the streets not wide;
Just keep as cool as you can,
BY hugging the shady side.
-PihsbUrg Dispatch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09
Young Men.

az can heartily say to any young man
who is wanting good employment, work
for Johnson & Co., follow their instructions
and you will succeed" So writes an agent
of B. F. Johnson & Co, Richmond, Va,
and that's the way all of their men talk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

If you are troubled with malaria take
Beecham's Pills. A positive specific, moth
ing like it. Is cents box
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

TT is very hard to explain the attrac-
tions of country life to a city man who
has just investigated the voltage of a
black-faeed bumble-bee. - Baltimore
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

WE will give 500 reward for any case of
catarrh that cannot be cured with HALF S
Catarrh Cure. Taken internally.
F. J. CHENEY q CO.. Props, Toledo, o.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

THE Chinese language has only $50
frecrackers.-Cge Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

DURING the day the soldiers in camp
haven't too good time, but after dark
the fun lis In -PhiI0dezpbiG,I Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

SAID one shopper: cob, I saw just
the loveliest, sweetest, prettiest baby a
minute ago." Said the other shopper:
"What? Do you mean to tell me that
stupid nurse has dared to bring my little
darling out such day as this Pre-
hOboM Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

n. K. Browns Essence Jamaica Ginger
a wonderful stimulant. Try it. Only
cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

For weak and inflamed eyes use DR.
Isaac Thompson's Eye-water. It is
carefully prepared physicians prescrip-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

THE advance agent is not necessarily
forward man. onkers Statesman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

THAT just fills the bill, said the robin
as he seized a fat worm.-LoaUeU Courier.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-09

CATER the bawl is over" the baby's
father can leave off dancing up and
down the floor at midnight, and sleep.
Boston Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

STARTED FOR SOUTH CARoLINA.-C.
L. Richardson, who has been in Jail in
this city Tor about q week, having been
held for TeQuisition from the South
Carolina authorities, where, it is al
legged, he is wanted for leading o deaf
and dumb sister-in-law astray, left here
CHS morning for South Carolina in
charge of a sheriff The prisoner signi-
Eed bis willingness to accompany the
officer without arequisition. Five hun
dred and seventy-seven dollars which
had been taken from his person here
when arrested was restored to him by
Mayor Strauss. Richardson asked the
Mayor to keep the money for him, but
this request was refused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

WHIPPED AT THE STATIoN.--Three
cOlored boys received castigation at the
station house this morning from the
hands of their parents. They had
made an an incursion on the premises
OF DR.. Rust, in the county, some days
ago, and after having been given all
the fruit they could eat, stoleseveral of
the Doctors chickens. The parents of
the bows were told if they would whip
them they would be released. The
proposition was acceded to, and be-
tween eight and nine o'clock cries SIM
liar to those which emanate from a
crossroads school house at fiogging
time greeted the ears of those who hap
pened to be in market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

A Circus gave an exhibition on the
old fair grounds on upper King street
last night, which impaired to that
neighborhood an animated appearance
throughout the evening and night.
There was tolerably good attendance,
and, as is generally the case, many who
did not enter the tent were attracted to
the grounds by the music. Other por
lions Of the city enjoyed calm while
the performance was going on, white
and black boys alike having deserted
their local haunts and swarmed around
the circus tent. While the crowd was
thickest two horses attached to "a wagon
belonging to the circus people conclud-
ed to run away. They started on mad
gallop for the throng, which in the
twinkling of an eye made passage
way for the equines. The animals
were soon stopped, no body was hurt,
though it seemed proyidental that all
escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

DcLL TlMEs.-Most Of the merchants
OF the city arejustly complaining OF dull
times. Some King street dealers say
they do not take in enough money some
days TO pay running expenses. They
all, however, live in the hope that the
advent of fall will bring about q change,
and the indications are that ii will. AT
present numbers Of mechanics are ont
of work, and as many more are work
ing on halt-time or at reduced wages:
These classes, Of course, cannot afford
20 buy anything they are not absolute :
IL in need of, and nothing but the bare
necessities of life are bought Accord
ing to the newspapers the backbone OF
the monetary trouble is broken gold is
coming into the country again. conf:
dence is being gradually restored, and
the prospects fer favorable Congestion
81 action are good. In the meantime
aoue should despond. Otherplaces are
suffering the same depression in trade
but age living in hopes that the clouds
OF panic and distress will soon be dissi-
pated. Let all be thankful that cholera
or some other terrible epidemic has not
Invaded the country this summer and
cast sabler mantle over our financial
distress,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

PERsoNAL.-Messrs. w. barley, F
Klaus, James II. and James R. Mans
field left this morning for Atlantic City
for few days of recreation.
Mrs. VIM. H. Brown, of Phlladel'
phia. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sarah
A. Phillips, on south Fairfax street.
Mr.. I. c. Keen, formerly of the
steamer George Leary, has been APP
pointed captain of the steamer Flor,
ence h,
3yr. f. Goldsmith is at Atlantic
City.
Mr. .. ]. Howell left to-day for a
geek visit to the Columbian Exposi'
ton at Chicago.
Miss Nettie Brown, of this city, is
visiting Miss Thompson, at Paris
Green" near Front Royal.
Mr John B. Waller is at Paeonian
Springs, LOudOun county.
Messrs. VIM. H. Quinn and Claude
i.ennen have returned from the Chica
go fair MACH pleased.
Mr.. K. e Grimes has returned from
his vacation.
Miss Edna Alexander, after spending
the summer with the family OF Mr.. }
e. Leachman, Of Prince William coun
". has returned to the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

MEETING OF THE FIRE WARDENs.-
A called meeting of the Board of Fire
Wardens was held this morning. The
President, MIR. Geo. r. Hill, was aa-
thorized to have telephones put in the
two fire engine houses and q call bell
put in the Hook and Ladder house.
The Secretary was instructed to as
certain the cost oftwo Siamese coup
lings.
After q general discussion Of matters
relating to the Fire Department, The
board adjourned to meet on the regular
meeting evening, September 9TH, at five
o'clock ct The HydrauGon engine house
The play pipes ordered for the Co
lumbia company arrived from Ienecs
Falls, \. y, to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

WANT HIM BAcK.-Considerable re-
gret is expressed in this city and Wash
iugton at the fact that Capt. Samuel B.
Davis has been relieved from the com
,nand Of the steamer Washington, OF
the Norfolk line. 1t is said that petit
ton is to be prepared and presented to
the President ofthe company, Mr.. VIM.
e. Clark, Superintendent j. L. Gala
Aan, and the Board of Directors, ask
ing that he be reinstated. Capt. Davis is
one OF the best officers in these waters.
He is widely known and highly es-
seemed, and the only Alexandrian en-
ployed on the line, and as our trade
and travel is very heavy it is thought
he will be reinstated if the matter is
brought to the attention OF those in au-
thority. Business houses here are
especially anxious to see him again in
command of the Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25
LOCAL BRETITIES.

The weather has been uncomfortably
hot to-day.
The cannon firing last night was at
Marshall Hall, where an artillery com,
pany is in camp.
Capt. J. L. Slrider was painfully hu' I
by the falling of the plastering OF the
ceiling of his kitchen on Wednesday
night.
Complaint is still made by residents
of the neiehborhood against the rail
road officials for allowing rotten water
melons to remain in cars on south
Union street.
A meeting Of Alexandria Washing
ton Lodge Of Masons was held last
night, from which candidate who had
show proficiency in preceding degrees
emerged full-hedged Master Mason.
Complaints still come to police head
quarters against persons who are still
so negligent as to permit nuisances on
their premises. 1t is hoped all will be
tidy and that it will not be necessary to
impose the penalty of the law again
this summer.
The degree staff of Potomac Lodge
of Odd Fellows will tonight confer the
first degree upon several candidates.
Potomac Degree Team" is now fully
organized, and, under the efficient man
agemcnt of Mr.. d. r. Stansbury, is do
ing excellent work.
Osceola Tribe of Red Men last night
formally accepted the invitation to par
ticipate in the parade in Washington
next month on the occasion of the cele-
bration of the centennial of the laying
of the corner stone of the Capitol. The
tribe will appear in Indian costume.
The door of freight car which was
loaded with corn was broken open on
Union street yesterday, and as conse-
quence the grain was sprinkled over
several squares. In the olden times
this would have afforded a feast for the
pigeons that lived on Union street, but
those domestics have been nearly ex-
terminated by bean shooters.
The house on the Clifton farm, few miles
south of this city, the property of ex-senator
Evarts of New York, now occupied by Thomas
Sheldon, caught fire yesterday, but the flames
being discovered early were cxtinguished be-
fore much damage was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

As BAD AS EvER.-The dog cart hay
ing ceased making its rounds and the
order of the Mayor requiring all CANNES
TO be kept muzzled until the first Of
October having become dead letter,
the number of such animals seen on the
streets is as large as ever. Muzzles
have been completely discarded. Num-
bers of the ours haVe neither muzzles
nor medals and they roaG the streets,
especially during the night, to the an
noyance of many people. The order
requiring muzzles to be used was not
regarded by the conservative element Of
the city rs unreasonable, and the PROV
S:ons of the ordinance should be COM
piled before some one is bitten by a
rabid or vicious dog.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

WHIPPED BY A WoMAN.-A we'll
known Alexandrian entered a King
street restaurant last night and
finding the proprietor's wife in
charge familiarity addressed her by a
name entirely different from her
own. The lady, not relishing such ia
miliarity, picked up stick and gave
the man one of the soundest whippings
he has experienced since his school
boy days. The victim Of the females
wrath proceeded to the station house
and swore out 4 warrant against her
for assault, but this morning truce was
patched up in some way, and the be-
labored individual appeared, paid the
costs of the warrant and withdrew it..
1t is suggested that this saloon should
be removed to Royal street, where
members Of the gang to which the vic
tim Of the above incident belongs, have
a practice of setting them up" and fail
ing to produce the money to pay for the
treat. Should they try that game on
the heroine in the above case they
would soon realize they had Nemesis
to deal with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25
A Death-dealing Storm.

Death and disaster role on the crest
of the hurricane which swept along the
Atlantic seacoast Wednesday night and
yesterday morning. So far as known
46 lives were swallowed up in the storm
and three vessels were lost along the
treacherous New Jersey coast.
The terrible hurricane sent the light
ship on Five Fathom Bank, below Cape
May, floundering into the may of the
sea, and five more lives were blotted
out. 1t is feared that the roll of death
and destruction is not half made up, for
as later reports come in news OF fresh
disaster is added.
The storm of Wednesday night was the
cause of q great deal of damage to pro-
perty on sea and land, and the loss of
lives along the Atlantic coast. The
boardwalk at Asbury Rarl was in
many places wrecked. At Elizabeth
port and Railway, n. j., considerable
property loss was incurred. The storm
was the most destructive ever exper~
fenced at Coney Island, mpch property
being swept away. The guests at the
Hotel Brighton were kept up all night,
the hotel being thought in possible
danger Property and boats belonging
to fishermen at Canarsie, l.. l., to the
amount OF twenty-five thousand dol
lars were destroyed, Some lives are
believed to be lost. Many cottage. and
frame buildings were destroyed at
Rocl:away Beach. The storm at Ocean
| City Wednesday night tore up part of
the boardwalk, unrOofed q house apd
did other slight damage. Along the
Virginia coast the storm did considera-
bic damage, but no casualties are re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

COUNCIL CHAMBERs.-The repairs
now being made to the Council cham
bers, referred to in Yesterdays GA
ZETTE, are the first made to these rooms
since the erection of the Market build
ing in 1871. One day last spring por-
ton of the ceiling in the Board of Aid
ermen's room fell, and Mr.. Burke last
June introduced and had passed resc-
luton. directing the committee on
public property to have the plaster Ct
paris cornices in the Aldermen's and
Councilmen's chambers removed, and
other necessary repairs therein made"
1t was supposed that these cornices
were solid plaster; such, however, is
not the case-they are wood mouldiDgs
upon which is placed plaster of sutli-
cient thickness. The chambers have
been much neglected, and now that
the walls and ceilings have been re-
paired it will be necessary to paint
them. This will be done under the su-
pervision of Chairman Leadbeater, who
has had charge of the repairs to the en-.
CINE house, Mayors office and station
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25
MARSHALL HALL AND INDIAN HEAD.
DRY GOODS.
ODD AND END SALE.

The many sales We have been having has
resulted in the accumulation Of great many
ODDS AND ENDS, REMNANTS. ETC, con-
listing OF cll sizes and broken lines OF Under
wear, Corsets, Shirts, Hosiery Gloves, Mitts
Etc, ENDS OF LINES, Remnants OF Wool
Dress Goods, Black Goods, White Goods
Printed Wash Goods, Table Linens. Towels,
Napkins, I.aces, Embroileries. Lace Curtains,
in fact all kinds OF DRY GOODS. All Of
these we are very DESTROYS to lid ourselves oil,
and will have them measured marked in
PLAIN FIGURES and placed on BARGAIN
TABLES in center of store, MONDAY MORN.
ING at 8 o'clock
At such LOW PRICES that will insurs
III ir speedy removal. This will he the great
est BARGAIN of the season.
Be with US early MONDAY and often, come
every day. 1t will pay you.
Will mention few items. Space Will
not permit of lengthy detail. You will i!uG
many other BARGNINS in every DEPAl,!..
MENT. ASK TO SEE THEM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

Police REPoRT.-Last night was
clear and mild. Four prisoners were at
the station house.
Mayor Strauss this morning disposed
of the following cases:
Georgianna Lewis, colored, arrest, d
by Officer Jefferson Beach for drunk
en- and disorderly conduct, was fined
$3.50.
James Doherty, white, and VIM. Car
ter colored. arrested by Officer Tray
ars bv order of Justice A. J. Fair, as
suspicious characters, were ordered out
Of city.
Victoria CARING, colored, arrested by
Officer Griffin for prowling about the
Midland depot at y o'clock last night
and suspected of indecent conduct, was
fined $3.50. She had refused to leave
the ward when ordered to do so by the
Waterman.
4 man who had sworn out warrant
AGAINST a woman for whipping him,
was allowed to withdraw it.
A warrant which had been issued
araiust conductor for abusive lam
gqaCe was quashed, proper amends
having been made.
A man charged by another with in
alting language, and for selling liquor
on sunday, had his case continued.
Three colored boys charged with
stealing chickens from the premises Of
DR.. Rust in the county, and who were
held bv Justice Thompson to be turned
over TO the county authorities, were re-
leased at the request of the complain
ant upon the parents guaranteeing to
chastise them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25

Preserving AND PIcKLING.-Most
housewives are now engaged in pre-
pairing preserves and pickles for win.
.efs use, and the fumes from the ket-
Ties can be inhaled in every section of
the city. 1t has been a good year for
grapes, peaches, pears and the other
nuits needed for preserving purposes,
Snu prices are reasonable. Tomatoes
are are Ane and plentiful, and many are
"0'ns used in the composition of catsup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25
Alexandria Market. August %.

The markets are without change today of
any consequence in prices. Business men in
all lines of trade are waiting patiently for
some decided action on the part of Congress
on the silver question, when ii Is hopei
values will be at least more settled, if there Is
no decided improvement. Flour is irregular
and weak. Wheat is barely steady sales SO,
20, 81 and 62 as to condition of the samples
offered, no loughprry Was sold. Corn is easy
at 4S to 50 in bulk. Rye Al to AZ. Oats 81
to 35 latter for white There are no changes
to report in provisions or produce. Hay is
lower. Millfeed is very firm. Straw con-
tinncs dull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-25
DRY GOODS.
- EXTRAORDINARY
INDUCEMENTS.
SPECIAL CUT-PRICE SALE

We wish to call your atten-
ton to the greatest slaughter
in prices ever made. Our en-
tire stock Of seasonable goods
is at your disposal, practically
at your own prices. We are
determined to sell regardless
of cost, and invite you to call
and be convinced of the truth
fitness of this assertion. This
remarkable offer is made at a
very opportane time, and we
feel assured you will take adj
vantage of it. We quote be-
low a few attractions we have
Tor you to give you an idea OF
what you may expect to find.
We have reduced all our
$1,o5 and $50 Shirt Waists
to csc ; those that were 81 to
100; those that were 75c to
Coo; those that we're soc are
now size.
The choicest patterns of
Irish Lawns, which have met
with such favor at this season
at I2Hc, are now Ioc.
All I5c India Linens l2H.
I2Hc 1oc.
1oc Sc.
f" 10 and l2Hc Ginghams 8.
Sea Island Shifting Percals
that were I2Hc now IoHc.
Pineapple Fissures, Jaconets
and Indian Dimities, all I21Ic
goods, are now Sc.
All SC Challies and Lawns
down to &c.
We have a full line of choice
Silks, plain and lowered, that
were soc, now CSC.
32-inch China Silks. ali the
new shades, sold at Coo, now
4ec.
In fact, all seasonable goods
have been reduced in like pro-
portion.
ISAAC EICHBERG,
King and Royal SITS.