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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-01-12

John Cultico, tao postmaster Of Red
key, Ind, who has kept the place for
ten years, is totally bliud.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-01-12

IT is not once IN every four hundred
years that fifty.cent piece worth S10,-
600 comes along.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-01-12
Che 1uka Reporter,
Published Every Thursday at
uIKA, MISS.

In California there is a strong senti-
ment in favor of the annexation of tue
Hawaiian Islands by the United States,
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1893-01-12

Valuable Postage Stamp
A postage stamp worth IS, 900 has
been discovered in New York,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

We are glad to call attention to the
fact that after many years OF delay,
Alexandria has ut last made some
progress towards street reform. The
handsome gravel streets with beauti-
full parking and sidewalks, and the
emerald green tree space of WHEAT
& SUTEH's addition is attracting much
attention at home and abroad. This
work is due entirely to Messrs. WHEAT
IL SuTER. the Real Estate Brokers Of
Washington, d. G., who believe that
Alexandria should have as good
streets as Washington, and are deter
mined that their customers shall get
the worth of their money The hand
some press brick houses that this firm
will build together with the improve
ments already there will make their
property, WHEAT & SUFFERS addition,
the leading feature Of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
A MEMORABLE FIRE.
SEVERAL ALEXANDRIANS WERE KILLED BY
A FALLING WALL.
The Whole City Assisted in the Funeral Cere-
monies, and Beautiful Monument Has Been
Erected to their Memory.

On the night of the 18th of Novem-
Der, 1856 a fire occurred In the city
which has become memorable, sad
disaster as it was, during which seven
of our best citizens were hurled from
life into death by the falling of wall
The fire occurred in what was
known as James ?. Smiths china
store, though the business at that
time was being conducted by Messrs'
Turner and Dowell.
The store stood on the north side
of King street, between Fairfax and
Lee streets-the premises now occu-
pied by Mr.. Henry Baader. 1t was
about midnight, and two of the town
watchmen were turning into King
street from Lee when they inhaled
the smell of burning straw, and later
discovered smoke issuing from the
loft of the china store. They sounded
an alarm and soon had the old town
hand engines at work.
1t was later demonstrated that the
fire was of incendiary origin, lamp
wicks saturated with camphene OIL
having been wound around sticks, and
matches spread over the floor OF the
loft.
The fremen worked faithfully for
several hours and succeeded in get
ting the fire under control, and were
passing in and out Of the building
which was steaming and smoking,
when, without the slightest Fremont
ton the west wall tumbled down and
buried eight men-Messrs. George
Plain, Robert Taylor, J. Carson
Greene, John Roach, David Appich,
William Evans, James keene and
John Dogan, the last-named a colored
man-in the debris The first floor
was carried away by the heavy weight,
and bricks, mortar, splinters and the
unfortunate human beings were
hurled in mass into the cellar, which
having previously been half full Of
water sent up clouds of steam and
smoke. Six of the ill-fated men were
killed outright, and one died after
having been taken to his home. The
only one out of the eight who escaped
with his life was Dogan, the colored
man, though he has been a cripple
ever since. The sad event cast sable
gloom over the entire city, and every
effort, public and private, was made
to assist the sorrowing ones who had
been rendered widows and fatherless
by the terrible accident.
The catastrophe occurred early on
Saturday morning, and on the fol
lowing Sunday afternoon the bodies
of five of the victims headed the
largest funeral procession ever seen
in Alexandria. The entire city turned
out and joined in the procession.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
FAIRFAX COUNTY.
AS HISTORIC A NEIGHB0RH00D AND
PEOPLE AS ALEXANDRIA.
Her Area, Home of the Government Employees,
and the New Glass Works Recently Estab-
Iished.

Bounds Alexandria on the west and
south. This old county is as historic
as Alexandria, Astounding in traditions
of revolutionary and other days. 1t
has an area of about 43O square miles
and population of nearly $4,000,
1t contains numerous thriving vii
lagos, all within easy reach of Alex
andria, which is now, as in the days
of Washington, the market town of
the county.
Among several OF the pretty towns
which have shown progress OF late is
Falls Church. which has become a
sort OF villa site.
Numbers OF persons, mostly gov
eminent employees, live at Falls
Church, ii being easy OF access and
close to Washington, on the line Of
the Washington and Ohio railroad.
But the lower part OF the county,
Just south of Alexandria, is the local
ity which is destined to become the
most populous part of the county.
The portion we refer to is on the
line of the new electric railroad be
tween Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
A few years ago had any one proph-
esied that people would pass through
the marshes to the south of the city
hanging to the straps of street cars
they would have been judged fit can
didates for the lunatic asylum, but
such state of things exists now
in the Dogs of lower Fairfax as the
passenger passes over the road to
Mount Vernon. After leaving the low
lands south of the city, heretofore
regarded as the Dismal Swamp OF this
neighborhood, the road enters high,
level and beautiful country, which is
sure to build up in pretty residences
in the near future.
Of late glass factory has been es-
tablished in West End, within a
stones throw of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
AIEV ANnRIA e. AZFTTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

and two frame school buildings; the
irst used for the white pupils and
the latter for the colored There are
Sc schools taught by 80 teachers, and
there were in attendance during the
past session of ten months 1,162 white
of both sexes, and CIT colored.
The credit of inaugurating the
system so successfully and keeping
it up to its present high standard is
due in the main to the large expert
ence and devotion of Mr.. Richard L.
Carne NOW Rev Father Carne, of the
Church of the Sacred Heart, Rich
mond, va who filed the office OF
Superintendent almost continuously
from its inception until November
last, when he was succeeded by Hon.
X. Kemper, ex-AIayor of Alexandria,
and lawyer actively engaged in the
practice of his profession. Mr..
Kemper is Il graduate of the Univer-
sity of Virginia, and in his earlier
wears had considerable experience i'll
teaching, and so he enters upon his
new position well equipped for the
efficient discharge OF its responsible
duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

then principal, and remained until
1864. In these two schools he re-
ceived his common school education
In 1861 he began his business ca
reer as a newsboy in the employ OF
the late George E. French, and sub
sequently became connected with the
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE as anewsboy, and
continued in this employment until
he entered the Alexandria Academy
in 1868. After leaving the Alexandria
Academy in 1864, he was employed
in the clerks Office OF the County and
Circuits Courts OF Alexandria county
as messenger boy, and remained in
the Office of those courts, and OF the
Corporation Court of the city Of Al
exandria from that time until he was
twenty-five years Of age, having filled
the office OF Deputy Clerk of the
courts, and having been the Acting
clerk during much Of this period.
In 1877 he was appointed Assist
ant Treasurer of the city of Alexand-
ria, and in 1883 elected clerk Of the
Common Council of this city. The
former position he held until July,
1883, at which time he resigned. The
latter position he held until 1889,
when he declined to become a candi-
date for reelection. For three years
he was the secretary of the Demo
cratic Executive Committee Of this
city, and for four years chairman OF
the same committee. In the spring
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

1t is the duty of every citizen,
whether in public or private station,
to contribute toward relieving the
present financial distress. In that
behalf we respectfully suggest that
in all possible cases where public i'm
provements are contemplated or
authorized, and where the money is
in hand, OF where bonds can be
placed, work ought to be entered
uuon at once. Such policy will
serve double purpose: it will give
work to the unemployed and will re-
lease considerable amount of cur
rency to enter into circulation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

of 1889, he was elected a member OF
the Common Council, and in the fall
of the same year resigned to accept
the appointment of Commemorative
Attorney from the Judge of the Cor
poration Court of Alexandria.
Mr.. Cation studied law, and was adj
mitted to the bar in July, 1880 he
subsequently entered the National
University at Washington, in its Law
Department, and there received the
degrees of Bachelor and Master OF
Laws, having graduated with the
honors of his class. He severed his
official relations in 1889 so as to de-
vote his entire attention to his chosen
profession, since which time he has
devoted his labors entirely to the
profession of law. He is at present
a member of the City Council of Al
exandria, and has large clientage
and law practice which is constantly
increasing.
He is at present counsel for quite
a number of corporations, among
which are the Washington, Alexan-
dria & Mt. Vernon Electric Railway,
the Washington Steamboat Company,
limited, the Independent Steamboat
Company, the Old Dominion Coop.
erative Building Association, the Old
Dominion Perpetual Building Fund
Association, the Alexandria Perpetual
Building Fund Association, the Dels
Manufacturing Company, the Land
and River Improvement Company OF
New Alexandria, the Haskins Wood
vulcanizing Company, the Lincoln
Hall Association, the Carter Auto
matte Railway Signal Company, the
Columbia Real Estate Company, the
Security Investment Company OF
Washington, D. c., the Columbia
Chemical Company, the Alexandria
Marine Railway and Ship Building
Company, the Alexandria Brick Com,
pany, the Childs Brick Company, and
a number of other foreign and resi-
dent corporations.
The subject of this sketch is also
member of Andrew Jackson Lodge OF
AIasons and Potomac Lodge OF Odd
Fellows. He has been identified with
every material interest of the city, and
has ever had confidence in its future,
and is one among those who have
contributed largely Of their time and
energy to Alexandria's development,
and the inauguration Of enterprises
for the material benefit Of the city
He was the organizer of the Alexand-
ria Real Estate Company, which gave
the first impulse to real estate values
and invited the attention of the out
side world to Alexandria as a place OF
desirable location for business enter
prises, and for profitable investment,
and has given great deal OF his time
and energy to the advancement of
the interests Of his native city.
Altogether Mr.. Cations career Is
remarkable one, and he is one Of the
most highly esteemed gentlemen IN
the community. He has been engaged
as counsel in many of the Leading
criminal and civil cases which have
been before our courts, and is law
yer of recognized ability and stand
inc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

deposited upon the stone was as fol
lows:
1.-The foundation of the Alexandria
Academy was laid on the It'll day Of
September, 1855, in the 9th year of
the Independence of the United
States of America, by Robert Adam,
ESQ, Master of Lodge No. 80, An
Gent York Masons attended by the
brethren, and as IA monument of the
generosity OF the inhabitants, stands
dedicated to them and all lovers Of
literature.
OF this school Gen'l Washington
was trustee and patron, and he en-
lowed it with a 1000, the interest
of which be directed should "annu-
ally be employed in the education of
necessitious orphans and other poor
children.
The present system of public edu-
ton was organized in 1871, in accord
ance with the Statute on the Subject
of Public Free Schools, and under
regulations thereby imposed.
At first, being something new,
these schools were not generally
patronized by the people, but now,
brought up to a standard OF pro-
ficiencv second to none in the State,
furnished with the best school appi-
ances, and conducted by corps Of
competent and accomplished teachers,
they are patronized by all classes Of
our citizens. There are two brick
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
HERBERT BRYANT

is a native of Lexington, Rockbridge
county, Va. He has been resident
of Alexandria since January l, 1866.
He lived up to the age Of lin Wash
ington, D. c., and then entered the
Confederate service rs private III
the Alexandria Rifles.
He has represented the board of
aldermen for eight years from the
third ward. and has also been school
trustee from the same ward, and is
looked upon as representative citi-
zen both in business and social life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

upon the stone was as fol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
LANES R. CATION

was born in Fairfax County, Viz
ginia, February 6, 1851. His parents
removed to Alexandria in 1854, and
his life since that time has been spent
in Alexandria. He entered st. Johns
Academy as a pupil in 1859, and con
tinued there until 1861, upon the
breaking out of the Wal. In 1863 he
became pupil in the Alexandria
Academy, of which Mr.. John S. Beach,
the present clerk of the court was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

Bells were tolled, minute guns fired,
and other evidences of sorrow shown.
Subsequently a handsome monu-
ment was erected to their memory In
wv Hill cemetery, upon which the
names of the gallant men who died
in the discharge of their duty were
inscribed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
THE EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL tAClLt
TIES OF ALEXANDRIA.
Some Interesting Notes on the Past and
Present of the School System, and as no"
Conducted Under the Supervision OF Hon.
K Kemper.

The old city OF Alexandria has a
good record in respect to public
schools. The first public school
dates back to 1855, when on the 18th
day of September the corner stone
of the Alexandria Academy was
laid with imposing masonic ceremo-
MES. The inscription on the plate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

If you want cheap home see what
WHEAr & SUFFER-, 1905 Penn. Ave, n.
W, can offer you in Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-16

The brains and wind ratio of the
Populistic party is about forty to one.
The reader can adjust the ratio to suit
his taste
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-07-19
HOW to VsntiIate Rooms.

Air should beintroduced and remOv ed
at those parts of the room where it
would not cause a sensible draft. Air
flowing against the body at or even
somewhat above the temperature of the
air of the room will cause an inconven-
lent draft from the fact that rs it re-
moves the moisture of the body ii causes
evaporation or sensation of cold.
The openings would be liable 10 be
fouled with sweepings and dirt. The
air, unless very much above the temper
ature of the room. would produce SEN
sation of cold to the feet. 1t may be re-
garded as an axiom in ventilating and
warming that the feet should be kept
cool. The orfdces at which air is ad-
mitted should be above the level of the
heads of the persons occupying the room.
The current of infiowing air should be
directed toward the ceiling and should
either be as much. subdiviled as possible
by means of numerous oritiCes or be ad-
mitted through Conical openings, with
the smaller openings toward the room,
BY which means the air of the entering
current is very rapidly dispersed.
Air admitted through the ceiling very
soon ceases to-eNist as Il direct current
and will be found nj n very short distance
from the inlet,to have mingled with the
general mass of the air and to have at
tanned the temperature of the room
partly owing to the large mass of air in
the room with,which the inhowing cur
rent mingles, partly to the action OF
gravity in cases where the inflowing air
is colder than the air in the room.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-07-19
HER CRUEL RELATIVES.
The Sad Death Of IA Young baltimore Lady
In the West.

SAN FRANCISCO. July l9-Miss Hattie
PaScauIt. n Young Baltimore woman. who
came ont here aS the GoNrrnr>S If the Misses
Boone wards Of Cardinal Gibbons. has
died of brain fever, brought on by NORTH
cation over her treatment III the hands OF
relatives Of y X. Maston. a prominent re-
tired lawyer. What makes her death more
painful to her family is that she died in he
Home of Inehriatrs. which is the only
place in this city where persons suspected
of insanity may he sent for examination.
1t is only about two months ago that "
X. Ma~tun, aged - years. and father of a
large family OF grown children. offered
himself in marriage to Miss pascault who
was then stopping Mt the Hotel Mateo in
San Matcn. Her own family was good.
and she had AT one time been a society belle
of Baltimore.
Masters daughters a. soon A. they heard
of the enga cement called Miss Pascault an
adventures. and the eldest daughter. with
her usbaud. forced her way into Miss Pas
cault's cottage and caused scaudalous
scene.
Miss Pascauit readily gave up her ad
mirer, but a. she was a woman of birth
breeding. education and accomplishments
the bitter assaults Of Masters children
caused her sensitive mind to give way. and
~" lent jU~su"-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-07-19

band of gold embroidery apphqued in
points around the upper edge. The same
style is made in brocaded satin with q
tinsel band of colurs to match.
Almost all the low dress shoes are open
over the instep and fasten by one or more
bands. One very pretty shoe has simply
points of leather at each side Of the in
step These points have eyelets and are
laced with "A cord. All the strapped and
laced shoes are without tongues. and As
natural consequence the STYLES i'll no
siery are becoming decidedly .pretticr ana
more elaborate.
As for reform. let all the optimistic
souls who said woman would never again
tread even the paths of society and frivol-
ity in high heels and pointed toes go hide
their diminished heads The narroweSl
of pointed toes are universally worn. and
now a single, sly layer has been added u
the heels of walking shoes. Another vii
soon follow. and another and another
until the tickle goddess of fashion is salts
fed and the ebh commences
What am going to do with these
asked girl the other day. disconsolately
| displaying ''scuffed" and sOilcd pair oi
russell shoes.
They looked hopeless enough. As almost
| any pair will after weeks wear. hut {
small dose of olive oil made them As frtsl
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-07-19

THE Duke OF York, who was married
with great eclat, the other day, to
Princess Mary of Teck, it now trans
pires was married four years ago to
1.-The lady of Malta" She bore him two
children, and so far as any one knows
to the contrary, was a model wife. If
her husband were an ordinary man, of
great wealth and social station, the
lady of Malta" might now put him be-
hind the bars and get such an allow
ance from his estate as would make her
rich beyond the dream of avarice. But
being prospective heir to the throne,
1.-The royal marriage act" supervenes.
The wife is cast aside, dishonored, her
children illegitimatized, all to allow her
husband to make an alliance with his
dead brothers sweetheart, and to keep
the springs of the royal Guelph family
"pure and undefiled." 1t is simply dis
gushing, nauseating. We wonder how
generally the story of 1.-The lady of
Malta" is know in England. If it were
a matter of general knowledge we
{ doubt whether the royal wedding party
would be greeted by such thunders OF
acclaim,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-07-19

n compliment to the new comptroller and
for the purpose of enabling him to meet
the New York bankers.
The gathering of so many of the leading
financiers of the country at this particular
time and the presence in this city of the
comptroller of the currency attracted much
attention, and the meeting between Mr..
Eckels and the bankers was regarded more
as conference on the monetary situation
and the prospective measures for its relief
than for purely social gathering,
As Mr.. Hepburn is not a member of the
Union League club the dinner was given
in the names of Henry W. Cannon, presi-
dent of the Chase National bank. and
Frederick d, Happen of the Gallatin Ma.
tional hank. President George q. vii
liams of the Chemical National bank and
president OF the Clearing House associa
ton presided.
Each of the other gentlemen present
spoke bri fly and informally. and Mr.. Eek
els was given very good idea of what the
New York bankers would * the govern
ment to do in the way of t--aSury action
and legislation at the approaching session
of congress
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-07-19
FASHIONS FOOTGEAR.
WHAT ONE MUST WEAR BOTH IN
DOORS AND OUT.

Patent Leather Shoes the FaNorftes Made
with Ankle Ties. Satin slippers Follow
ing For Dressy oceasions-rointed Toes
and High Heels More Used Than Ever.
The tennis court. the New York sum
thinks, is about the last place in which
one would expect TO catch the CLEAN 1t
patent heather shoes. Yet the latest nov
city in tennis shoes has patent leather
vamp. The fad is an English one. to,
and therefore halls from the land whc n
tennis finds its greatest popularity.
The vamp is not the only novelty. Ev-
cry one Will remember the little ankle
ties. " as they were called-though no ON,
knows why-which babies wore. They
have a narrow strap coming straight
around the ankle and buttoning with one
button in front. The tennis shoes have
low vamp, like slippers. and this strap
around the'ankle to keep them on. 1t
cannot be said TO be graceful variety
of footgear, but is quite English. You
know"
Other new shoes shown. however. arr
more attractive. For evening wear. a
striking slipper is of black satin with a
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-07-19

Oil door latches and locks occasion
ally.
Milk that stands too long makes bitter
butter.
Clean your mirrors with soft paper in
stead of cloth.
When putting away sauce pans. pots
and boilers, do not put the lids on close
ly. or they will retain the heavy odor OF
cookery.
Scratches on furniture may be removed
by rubbing with wooden rag dipped il
boiled insect oil. The vanishing may
then be done with shellac dissolved II
alcohol.
Articles of food that are dampor juicy
should never be left in paper. Paper /:
merely a compound Of rags, glue, linn,
and similar substances with acids and
chemicals intermixed and when damp i:
unfit to touch things that are to be eaten
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-07-19

ELwooD, Ind. July ia deplorable
condition of affairs exists among the poorer
class of this city. Over :, 900 workmen are
out of employment. and many are in suf'
fering circumstances, with starvation star
ing them in the face The stagnation in
business circles prevents them from obtain
ing any work, and with no prospect of any
immediate relief in this direction they art
in a very pitiable condition, with rent tC
pay and food to buy are helpless, and in
order to furnish them relief Mayor Dohort y
has called meeting of citizens to devise
means for their support