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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
ALEXANDRIA ELECTS DELEGATES.

-"'y stand o'EsrfaIi, II; Buford. 2, and
Tyler. Third Ward Isstrness.
Special telegram 70 the DispStch.l
Ats,1tsDmA. Va. August l.--ward meet
- 4e.i EeEe tonight 10 eject delegates
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02

Mantels. Crates. aud Tiling, IN various
styles and low prices. at
JOHN BowERs's. Governor street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
A Itoitur lrtn

ria Chesapeake and Ohio railway from
Richmond 70 Old Point and return sun
day. August 9th. Two-hours' special tram
each wa,. Leave Richmonl 3 A. NJ.
Leave Old Point 4. II. Nine hours at
Old Point.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
VIRGINIA WEATHER AND CROPS.
Bulletin for the Week Ending Mondsy'
July 31st-Yegetation Suffering

Especial telegram 70 tne Dlspetcn'I
CENTRAL OFFICE. LYNcHBURG. VA, Au-
gust I.-Dlring the past seven days the
temperature has averaged about TWO ue-
Creos daily above tho normal tor the sea-
son. There has been also more than tho
normal amount of sunshine and the ram
fall has been generally less than halt the
normal for the week. while IN many sec
tons there has been To raln ut all aad the
rainfall has been in the nature OF iocai
showers and thuuder-storms. Light local
rains occurred last "Wednesday IN many
sections. but there was not enough 10
give anT decided relief from the drought
On Monday evening, July 3lst, there was
a heavy rainfall at LYnchburg, amounting
TO |. % inches, but 1t 10 not yet reported 10
this Office how extensive tins ram was.
Local rams occurred Yesterday and last
night towards the sou Invest, and IL was
raining this morning on the coast.
INJURED By DROUGHT.
The continued dry and hot weather
during the past week added TO the drought
already prevailing over tho greater portion
OF the State. and in all sections the crops
and vegetation were being signify 70 Sc
riousIy affected thereby. Corn and to-
bacco we're suffering for rain, and especial
ly iu the southern counties, and pastures
were rapidly driving az. All reports state
that rain Is badly needed; that unless 10
comes very soon the corn crop would DO
cut short.
The dry weather has been favorable Tor
threshing wheat and oats. and the y,eld Is
generally good. although in Sussex county
it is reported that the yield OF wheat Is
below whas was expected at the time OF
harvest. fhe fruit crop IS generally IN
good condition. Grapes are rotting some
what IN the vicinity OF Lynchburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02

Gas aud Electric Chandeliers aud
Globes. Row designs and low prices.
JoHN BOwERg.
ufranN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
MARINE IsTELLI6ENCE.

~-~<~~Ne ~
MINIATURE ALMANAC. August, 2, 1893.
Sun rises. ......... $40 iiisH TIDE
sun sets ........ 7:l6 horninR..-...... 1.td
Noon rises ......i0:0f kVening..... s:0l
PORT OF RICHMOND. AUGUsr I, 1893
ARsIygp.
e,samer Pocahontss. Geoghegsn, Sorfo'ks
merchandise ana passengers; irsin WeisiSers
superintendent.
Steamship Old Dominion, Couch. Now forks
merchandise and passengers; oeorse ". Aiieo
& Co, agents.
PoKT OF NEwPoaT NEWS. Arcrsr l. 1904
lBy telegraph
AssIyEn
British steamship Ashland, Harsiepool
Brit,sh steamship Rrods, liverpool
PORT OF WEST POINT. August I, 1904
tBy telsyraphl
AHsivEp.
s,eamsnip Aileghany. Nickersou, Providsnco
r;. Norfolk, passengers and general cargo.
STEAMSHIP Charlotte, Nickie. Baltimore. pas
sengers aud gensret cargo.
steamer Elm City. Lee. Waikofton, passen~
gers aud genefaiearEo
steamship Allegheny, Nsckersoa, Providence
vta Norfolk, passengers and general cargo
steamship Charlotte. ktckie. Baltimore. pae>
sepyers and gcaafa! cargo
steamer Sim cisy. Leet WAlkesspn, paseo0<
gers and general Cargo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
AncABLr SETTLEMENT ANTICIPATED.
THY MENAM REoPENED.

BANGKoK. August 1.--English and Ger
man eunboats entered the Menam river
to-day. They proceeded up the river aud
cap.e to anchor of the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
1HE slkMEse RESULT.
An Indo-ChInese Neutral Zone rs Between
France and England.
-Ry Analo-American cabIe % the Dlspntch.l

TBy Anglo-American cable to the Dispntch.l
LONDON, August LIN the House OF
Lords to-day the Earl of Rosebery. Secre-
tary of State for Foreign Affairs, read the
text of the first utimatum and OF the
supplementary ultimatum sent by Franco
to Siam and accepted by the latter coun-
try. He added: We have signed an
agreement in Paris establishing neutral
zone in India China"
AMcABIE SETTLEMENT ANTICIPATED.
LoSDoE. August /. a dispatch to the
Times from Bangkok says that the nego-
tlations have assumed a secret character
aud that absolutely nothing can be learned
bv the public. II no divergent action is
taken by the French fleet it is expected
that the details will soon be amicabIy set
tied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-02
Moan temperature, 70.5.

Average temperature coo C6.O 3.dl 95.0s 2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27
altxaailria 45azrtlc.

PUBLISHED DAILY ASD zEI-w ErSLT At
Gazette Building, 80 & 3I2 Prince st.
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other than their legitimate business in the
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in advance.
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of respect. resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public coucern, will
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in font of the Royal street entrance 10 the
Market Building offer for sale at public auc-
tion for cash, the following described real IS.
tate, 10 wit ALL THAT TENEMENT AND
LOT OF GROUND in the city OF Alexandria,
Virginia. situate OF the south side of Prince
street. between Lee and Union streets, and
bounded and described as follows to wit
Beginning at point % feet 5 inches west of
Union street, and % feet 10 inches south OF
Prince street, and running north with line
parallel TO Union street and binding on an
alley % feet 10 inches. to Prince street :;
thence west with Prince street 10 feet 7
inches, more or less; thence sauth with line
nearly parallel to Union street 66 feet :
inches, more or less, 10 Il Point ia feet, more
or less, west of Union street; thence east pa
rallel with Prince street 1G feet $ inches !;
thence north parallel TO Union street 5 feet
10 inches to the southern extremity Of the
line off board fence separating the lot above
described from the lire Of the lot sold to John
Aiaston; thence along The line OF the said
board fence and wooden gate connected
Herewith 81 feet inch to the beginning
together with all rights and appurtenanccs TO
the same belonging. Cos:s of convcyancing
at the expense of the purchaser.
THOMAS LEADBEATER
RICHARD II. LYLES, Trustees
JOHN r. cox.
dcco3 dts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27


SANS STYLE WOULDN'T Goa dis
patch from Birmingham, Ala, says ::
The Rev. Sam Jones has for several
weeks been carrying on revival ser
vices here, and his customary epithets,
"You dirty yellow hound dog you
imp of hell" and other such express
sions, were frequently used by the
noted evangelist in addressing his con-
cregations. Parson Davidson, who
pre- ,ides over small negro church a
lew miles from here, was regular at
tendant at the meetings. He was a
great admirer Rev. of Mr.. Jones's style,
and decided to cultivate it. Accord
ingly, last Sunday he treated his con-
gregation to new kind of preaching,
which was in strong contrast TO his
former work and lowly talk.
"You black devils! You imps Of
hell You old SOW cats !" he began.
"Kill him !" shouted big blue
brother, who sat near the front and to
whom the preacher appeared to address
his remarks.
Kill himm was echoed through the
congregation.
The good old sisters joined in the cry,
and soon the congregation was upon
him. Finally some charitable person
suggested he was crazy and the par
sons own wife endorsed this assertion.
He was secured aud watched like a
maniac. He explained that he vas
trying Sam Jones's tactics on his con-
gregation, but they, not having heard
that exhorter, would not be convinced
that these methods were customary,
and had the parson arrested for using
't'cuss words in the pulpit. He has
not vet had his trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27
SATURDAY.

inc Otn day oil JanuIy, 1871,
IN front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building. offer for sale at public auc-
ton for cash. the following described real
estate, to wit:
ALI That TENEMENT AND LOT OF
GROUND in the city of Alexandria, Virginia
situate on the west side of Columbus street
between Madison and Montgomery streets,
aud frontng Oh Columbus street II feet 6
inch. more or less and running westwardly
in depth 80 feet to an alley and court and
being lot No. 10 on the plat of the subdivision
made by the Alexandria Real Estate Invest
ment, Trust and Title Company, of the square
bounded by Columbus. Alfred, Montgomery
and Madison streets, and recorded in deed
book No %. folio $50, one of the land re.
cords of Alexandria city, Virginia. Convey.
ancing at the cost of the purchaser.
LEWIS Nick. BELL,
HARRISON KIRK. Jr. Trustees.
FRANK WARFIELD,
It,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27

The "Favorite Prescription" is power
ful. invigorating tonic, and strengthening
nervine to lie used in all those distressing
troubles which make woman's life miserable.
You'll find relief from sleeplessness, backache
and bearing-down sensations It's a medi-
cine prescribed by an eminent physician for
those nervous conditions brought on by func-
tional disorders such as Nervous ProStra-
ton. Excitability, Painting Spells, Dizziness.
aad st. VituS'S Dance. In every case OF
.iemale complaint if it doesn't benefit or
cure, YOU have your money back.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27
M D1sHNsT


t4te4 tft 4 B
The & riders tiisas.
end Weaknesses pecu-
liar % W9Ineu-by the
prompt action Of Or.
Pierce's Favorite Pro
scription. A woman's
beauty depends on her
health-beauty in this
case can be purchased.
A bad complexion, q
muddy skin, q wrinkled
face and sunken eyes,
follow the disorders Of
the womanly functions.
Cupid is IN demand for
healthy woman - not
for sick and ailing ones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27
II n. u. KNOX. Arctlonecr.
JOHN r. cox
dnnO2 Dr.

10y VIRTUE OF A CERTAIN DEED OF
I , Trust dated June 9th, 1892. and re-
corded in deed book No. %, folio 121. of the
land records of Alexandria city, Virginia. the
undersngeG trustees of the Alexandria Per.
pctual Building Fund Association by the au-
:hority and direction of the Board of Dircc-
tors Of the said association will at = o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27

HANDSOMELY Mounted Umbrellas.
A srecial line of Gloria and Helyetia Um-
brellas, 81, S1.25, S1.50 and 81.
Ladies' Embroidered Silk and Linen Hand
kerchiefs from 10c to So each.
Ladies' Pure Linen Initial Handkcrchiets,
12!c, 25c and soc.
Mems Pure Linen Initial Handkerchiefs,
Ladies Japanesc Silk Initial Handker-
chiefs 25c and SOC.
Mems japanese Silk Initial Handkcrchicfs,
soc, 75c and 81.
Silk Mufllers in great variety.
Fancy Embroidered Suspenders-cach pair
in box-$1 so to S:'.
Mems Half Hose, 13c to 81 a pair.
Mems Silk Half-Hosc-in boxcs-S1 and
50 a pair.
Mems Ncckwcar-newcst stylcs-23c TO
$3.50.
Mems Underwear, SOC to So each piece.
The best makes of Kid and Wooden Gloves,
for Men, Women and Children.
Black and Culorcd Silk Dress Patterns
75c, 81, $1.25, $50 and 81 4 yard.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICES ON DRESS
GOODS.
3G-nch all-wool Hop Saoking plsin and
fancy patterTs-lcduced from 3or TO SIC.
40-incl allwool Plaids arni Stripes-rc-
duced from roc, 81 aud $l.5O 10 50c Il yard.
Paris Dress Robes-werc SO aud $40
now $40 each.
If you want HEAD RESTS-Fancy Rolls
and Pillows and Cushions-you will find Il
complete assortment covered with India Silk.
Satin Silkalinc and Satine, ut prices that
make them Sensible" gifts.
Elder Down Spreads.
Wrapper aud Bed Blankets.
Linen Lunch and Dinner Sets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27
HOLIDAY Goops
Goods
AT LOW PRICES.

The hard times and scarcity of money have
induced manufacturers to make reductions
that we nave not been slow III taking adj
vantage Of Our buyer Vas returned from
New York with many bargains A dollar
buys more today than ever. 1t is impossible
in this limited space to mention but few Of
our novelties, 50 we invite you to come and
soc what attractive goods we have. Note the
following: A beautiful line of Clocks, most ap-
proved make, "a finer line never shown i'll
Alexandria,. Haviland China, new shape,
new decontions new Fancy Dresden Ban
quet Boudoir ana Piano Lamps Five o'clock
Tea Kettles and Stands; Jewett's Chatting
Dishes lyon must see these Royal Rubian.
Bonnie. Indian Glass and many other fancy
wares. Besides the cheapest line of Vases.
Mugs, Cups. Saucers. Toy Tea Sets, Bisquc
Figures, Plate Sets, Wine Sets, Turkey Dishes,
ctc. Ruy your China and Glass from
Crockery House They can offer yOH better
cdltcs than q combination store, ana know
more about a line they devote their entire at.
tention to than outsiders have an opportunity
20 do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27
CHRIS TN A S
<.o,,rc r,,-r, o>,/,, x-rIn

Times are hard and money is scarce but
nevertheless we have to give some little pre-
sents. have selected my goods for holidays
accordingly and offer Solid gold Baby Rings
from soc up; with diamonds from
81 so up; Solid Gold Misses Rings from
S1.50 up; with diamonds from 81 up
Solid gold Gents Rings from 50 up. Solid
Gold American Lever Watches. $40 and up;
Gold Filled do, IS up; Solid Silver and
Nickle, 81 up; Gold Pens in Pearl Holders
from $50 to 50; Money purses from 25ct
up: Also large assortment of Pins, Earrings,
Scarf pins. Sleeve buttons, Watch charms,
Chains. &c. And an elcguant variety of Sill
yerware and Fancy Clocks. All moderate
prices Call and convince yourself.
H. w. WlLDT,
106 N Royal Street,
dec(; I'm Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27

Spachtc Ccnters and Bureau Scarfs.
Fancy Towels, Doylies, Tray-Cloths and
Napkins.
Ladies and Children's Cloaks, Furs, Skirts,
Shawls, Corsets and Wrappers.
Christmas Calicocs. 40 yards in each pat
tenn, 75c.
Blacl, Spanish Lace scarfs and Fichus-s1
to SIS each
Real Duchess Lace Handkcrchicfs-75c TO
SOS each.
Novelties in Crcpes and Gauzes-40c to 81.
GREAT LITTLE THINGS.
Metal Pin Trays, 10c to soc; Metal Roxes,
for matches, hair-pns, safoty-pins. etc, soc,
Metal Jewel Boxes. SOC up; Manicure Sets, in
trays aud boxes, 9Sc up; Bouquet Holders,
25c up: lnkstands. 29c up; Pocket Match
Safes, 25c up: Smokers Sets, 29c up Metal
Covered Perfume Bottles, 35c up Hand Mir
rors, 9Sc up; Stand Mirrors, S225 up; knick
Knaek Boxes, 12c up; ; Ash Receivers 25c up;
Picture Frames 25c up; WhiSk Drooms and
Holders, soc up; 0dor Stands, 75c up; Comb,
Brush and Mirror Sets, 52.:115 up; Scrap Bas-
kets, 65c up Fancy Baskets, 10c up Work
Baskets, Boo up; Satin Lined Work Baskets
soc up; Leather Purses, sc to SOC; Pocket
Books, 19c to $3.50; Combination Gard
Cases and Pocket Books. soc t. SS25 Card
Cases, soc to !S3.9S Letter Cases, 50c to 50
Writing Tablets 81 15 to 50 Chatalainc Bags,
25c To So Shopping Bags 50c to $50.
PERFUMERlES.
Genuine All Cologne, 2Oc, 40c and 81 u
bottle: Dcleltrez French Extracts, 40c Il bot.
tie; Quadruplc Extracts, 25c a bottle Triple
Extracts, all perfumes. Soc per ounce irn-
ported and Domestic Toilet Soaps
Imported Atomizcrs, 75c 10 $3.50 each;
Cotton Toy Patterns, Monkeys, Dolls, Dogs,
Elephants Cats, Santa Claus, etc, Zoe cach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27

rlHE BEST CANTON FLANNEL that has
L ever been offered in this market Mt 1Oc;
also as good Us can be found at Sc, for &c, at
AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27
ArCrION SALES.
BY il. f. Knox. AnctIoneel

DY AUTHORITY and direction OF the
4 , Board of Directors of the Old Dominion
Cooperative Buildng Association OF Alexan
dria, Virginia, the undersigned trustees of the
said association, will at , o'clock m, on
SATUEDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF JANUARY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27
nt f.,cNAr
CLOSE CALL!

Ihadaterrihie pain
ut my heart which
Huttcred incesSInt-
Is. Had no appetite
and could net sleep.
Had 10 sit up in bed
10 breathe. There
was . feeling of op-
precision about my
heart, and | could not
sweep 4 room with
out resting. II a d
been treated by ply
SiciauS and taken
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27

Smusf a
tle
\
oucan to
Why
You
bard"-go oby itfop prcesa ndanin t. lie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27
y United STATES MARsHAL'5 SALE.

By virtue ola writ of verditioni cxponos
to me delivered ! will sell at pub
lc auction. at Woodbridge, on the
A. & F. Railway, Oh MONDAY, the
10Th day of January, 1894, at 10 O'Clock
a. M the following described property: The
DREDGE or VESSEL now lying in 0ccoquan
creek near Woodbridge, called the Endless
Chain Dr-dgc, her Engines Boilers, Machin-
cry. Tackle. Apparel and Furniture.
Terms cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27

ITO THE TRADE.
r,>,sn,-N,,e.r>sSN.N>,NNs1NsNNNNsHNeNe'THs
I OUR SAMPLE ROOMS, (

Never more interesting than at this season
are crowded with CHRISTMAS and HOLl-
DAY SAMPLES and NOVELTIES. They
are so arranged as to detain you the shortest
possible time We feel that we have SUI,
prise for you. 1t costs you nothing. Drop in
and look us over. No goods at retail.
rov22 I'm GEORGE r. HILL & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27

&C. CLARK.
United States Marshal
BY JOSEPH F. GLOVER,
Deputy Marshal, dec16 eodts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-27
The Popc's Blessing.

The Pope has recovered from his re
cent indisposition and is now enjoying
excellent health and spirits. His voice
Arizona republican., 1893-03-03
o. THE MARRIED FLlRT.

Society Has the Power to Check Her
Dangerous Social Success.
The RELOCATION Of the married flirt to
her proper sphere and duties is beyond
the power of any single individual.
Society could make the necessary pro-
test, but it does not, for, according to
the North American Review, if society
is anything, it is mountaineering. II
looks well TO it, that the outside, the
general public appearance of its mem
bers, is respectable; with faults not
found out it does not trouble itself. A
charge must be definitely made before
it feels any necessity to take cognizance
Of it; and society knows well that these
married sirens draw like magnets. Be
sides, each entertainer declares: ~ am
not my sisters keeper, nor am her in
quisitor or confessor. If her husband
tolerates the pretty woman's vagaries
what right have |, what right has any
one, 10 say word about her?' But it
is a fact, that if society frowned on
wives who arrogate to themselves the
privilege both of young girls and wives,
the custom would become stale and Of
fensive. If it would cease TO recognize
young married women who are on the
terms with their husbands described by
Millament in The Way of the World"
las strange as II they had been mar
ried long time, and as well bred as if
they had never been married at all, ="
young married women would behave
themselves better II is generally
thought that Mr., Congreve wrote his
plays for very dissolute age; in reali-
ty, they seem to have been written for
a decorous, rather straight-laced gen
Grafton. if we compare it with our own.
Arizona republican., 1893-03-03
HE WAS WELL RECEIVED.
Therefore Gen. Butler Did Not Deliver
the Speech He Had Prepared.

Therefore Gen. Butler Did Not Deliver
the Speech He Had Prepared.
A good many people, says the Boston
Journal, have heard the story of Gov.
Ames and Gen. Butler when they had
their famous ride to Cambridge after
the refusal of the university overseers
to grant the governor an LII. ID. But
here is a rev story in connection with
the dinner-eX-Gov. Ames' own eX-
PLANTATION of what was rather mystify-
ing to good many people at the time:
THE real explanation of Gen. But
ler's moderation in his speech at Harv-
ard college after the overseers had re-
fused him the degree of LIZ d. has
never been told in print, / think. /
rode over TO Cambridge with the gov
ernor in a landau, and on the way over
| limited that discretion would be called
for. Butler was rather reticent and
moody, but he replied Il am well pre-
pared / rather expected an outbreak.
But when we arrived and the governor
was received with even more express
sions of regard than usual by gradu-
ates and undergraduates alike, he be-
gan to be more genial and approacha-
BILE, as he was in his role of a private
citizen. At , length the dinner was
served and George Choate, the presiding
officer of the day, paid most generous
and eloquent tribute to the governor in
his Introductory speech.
Butler turned 20 me and said quick
ly, just before he arose to speak: Il
have thrown my speech to the winds
"Then followed his model grafton
without a fling, without hit--a schol-
arly, eloquent address. II was not till
at Williamstown the next week that
learned what he meant when he said:
4 have thrown my speech to the winds.
Gle meant that he had prepared an
address which he believed he would be
justified in delivering, an address that
in its scope took in all the sins of that
institution and its management, from
the time of the defalcation of one of its
treasurers down through succeeding
generations. But the hospitable treat
ment he received disarmed him. He
had expected Kisses, he received cheers;
he had been prepared for a snub, and he
was complimented
"With his quick perception he under
stood his position exactly and kept back
the proposed speech, substituting for it
the impromptu, and one Of the most
brilliant impromptus ever delivered"
Arizona republican., 1893-03-03
A Canine Snake Skinner.

A prominent Germantown manufac-
turer owns setter dog called Brave,
which has singular penchant for hunt
ing snakes, After killing one he places
one paw on the reptiles head and, seiz-
ing the neck with his teeth, he pro-
ceeds to skin it after the manner of
slSinning an eel, says the Cleveland
World. These trophies he proudly car
ries to his master who nails them on
the woodshed, much to the satisfaction
of Brave. During months cunning
trip in Perry county Braves collection
numbered forty-one skins, five of which
had been stripped from good-sized rat
tlesnalSes.