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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

The latest theorist whose yearning
eye turns toward the north pole pro-
poses to reach the spot by following
the wild animals of tho Arctic back
to Symsonia. An explorer with "a
firm grasp upon the tail of polar
bear, urging the animal to greater
speed, would be something new to
science, and. doubtless, in the end,
would add much to the happiness OF
the carnivorous bear.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

IT is known. of course, that $50
wonderful has been the result OF our
endeavors to produce a fast trotting
horse, that in true national style we
have distanced the universe" II is
vertically the case, "the American
trotters first, the rest nowhere. 1"
This is not true merely of the racer,
it is also a fact that the American
roadster has no equal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

The big elephant, Zip, recently
checked his swaying trunk, gave a
great groan and closed his eyes in
extensive and cumbersome death.
Several curious gentlemen pried
their way into his stomach and found
there chain, not even partly di-
gested, and weighing ninety pounds.
Thus science is enriched by the
knowledge that chain weighing
ninety pounds is not wholesome food.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

To BE told that we are separated
from tho molten liquid with which
the earth is filed by a crust of only
eighteen miles in thickness is at first
thought little alarming. That.
however, is the view to which Alfred
Russell Wallace lendsthc weight of his
authority in the Fortnightly Review.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03
President-IrIect Cleveland.

FREMONT O., Jan. u. President
elect Cleveland arrived two hours late
to attend the funeral OF eX-President
Hayes. A large number OF people
gathered at the depot to see him. He
was driven at once to the Hayes resi-
dence. He expressed himself feelingly
on the death OF General Hayes, De-
tween whom and the president-elect
there was a warm friendship. The
presence OF Mr.. Cleveland was a tri.
butte to a personal friend. 1t was Mr..
Hayes intention. had he lived. to be
present at Mr.. Cleveiaud's Inaugural
tion next March.
Mr.. Cleveland dignifed and manly
bearing was the subject OF general
praise, and his tribute to General
Hayes, in making the Journey to
honor his character and life. won him
many friends. Although it was not
wished, many citizens, republicans us
well as democrats, called upon him at
the home OF Congressman Haynes.
with whom he took tea, to thank him
for mis- coming. ana scores crowded
ABOUT his private car before it left for
the east at $50 D. m.
Only the serious threat of personal
illness kept President Harrison away.
ana mis- regrets were as keen at his
enforced absence as were those ex-
pressed on every hand by the family,
friends ami public.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

The editor of Science thinks that
If some OF the good men who are
now endowing things in the country
would turn their attention to helping
OUT the science of bacteriology they
would be doing one of the very best
things possible.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

The fact that Laboucherc. who is
getting grey and bald. is reported to
be 'creating disturbance in Lon.
don" shows that the celebrated radi-
cal still enjoys full and normal
possession of his faculties.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03
A MISSIONARY at Shanghai gave a

A MISSIONARY at Shanghai gave a
Chinese boy glass eye, and the
populace rose riotously with intent
to pluck it out. as well as the real
eyes of the missionary. The obvious
lesson in this is that the missionary
who intends to mould oriental sim
plicity into nobler shape should pack
his pocket with shot guns rather than
glass OPTICS.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03
SHE KILLED MIR. COLE
MhS. MASON CLEARS UP SENS. 1
TIONAL MURDER.

oohiessing that She Killed Deiavnn
> Cole OF Adams County on the
Night OF August lst->he is sen.
fenced TO the Pcnitentiary for Four
Years for neutrality-suspicious.
In the Kansas LcgisIature-As to Sill.
yer Liquidation in Congress.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

AN Austrian baron has obtained a
separation from his wife on the
ground that she is fifteen years older
than she claimed to be. Now, if this
feminine deception is to be punished
so severely what will become OF tho
Austrian fair sex upon the discovery
OF any of the other nine hundred and
ninety-nine every day fibs which go
to make up the dear creatures exi ST.
encep
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

HE life insurance companies of the
country are doing some business. 1t
is claimed that they have already
paid out in death and endowment
claims more than $1,000. 900, 900 and
that they are liable for So, 900, 600, 900
more.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03
THE British shopkecpcrs note with

The British shopkecpcrs note with
IVY s"". WIG tiddifias beginning 10
get gay in her old age. She has been
giving little parties at her home on
the Isle OF Wight, and the neighbors
are invited to put on their sunbon-
nets and run in most any time. She
appears once more to be on the verge
of making an end of her lifetime of
mourning.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

rase> OF typhus were discovered in this
city yesterday.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

Ruin"rs Concerning Judge t.re.hatn.
WASHINGTON. jan IL The rumor
sent out from here that Hon. Waiter
=. Gresham is To resign his life nos :.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

On the Let day of January, 1893, Mr.. Ly-
man ID. VI orse became arjner with j. II.
Bates in the business of his Newspaper Adj
ycrtising Agency, and the sly will be
Bates x Morse Advertising Agency, under
which the business will continue to be car
red on.
Mr.. Morse, SO long the successful mana
ger of the j. Ill. Bates Advertising Agency,
has wei earned his promotion. His int Iii
gence, zeal and iiuel,ty are now rewarded
with an equal partner hip; not only does
Mr. Morse profit thereby but Mr.. Bates is
also ga ner by keeping him In the firm.
Both gooi and honorable men W no have the
confidence Of the whole newspaper fratern-
ity. We wish them every success.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

Hammond's CALUMET Lard, Hams and
Bacon. All flrst-class grocers and market
men handle this brand. Made from prime
Nebraska hogs. Try It. The G. H. HAM
MoND Co., South Omaha, Neb.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1893-02-03

A Young Mems Christian assoc alton
is to be err cted at Kyoto Japan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07

HEAVY DEATH RATE.-It was stated
in the GAZETTE recently that the Alex
andria Mining, Manufacturing and
Warehouse Company, which was or.
ganized in 1888, but which never en-
gagged in any mining or manufacturing
enterprise, had dissolved. The follow
ing is an extract taken from the min
utes of the meeting which resolved to
wind up the company's affairs:
Owing to the lamented death of the
Hon. John S. Barbour, the president OF
the company, and there having since
been no meeting of the directors to elect
q successor. the secretary of the COM
pany reported that since the organiza-
ton of the company (March 31st, 1889,
death has been busy in our ranks and
taken from us the following stockhold-
ers. associates and friends: Messrs.
John S. Barbour, Robert A. Coghill,
Charles H. Conrad, John T. Hanna,
+. T. Hawks. Linden Kent, Anthony
Mclean, T. l.. Riggs, G. c. Smoot, Jno
g. Smoot and Charles E. Stuart, hold
ing in the aggregate eighty-fve share s
of stock-over one-third of our entire
subscribed capital"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Rozier Brown at his
home in West Eud last night entertain
ed the members of the Thirteen Club
and number of other friends at a
'possum roast. The house was brilliantly
Illuminated for the occasion and there
were present, besides the guest from this
city, q number of gentlemen from
Washington and Baltimore, who went
from and returned to this city in
coaches. Eight 'possums were served
in different styles and all present
heartily enjoyed the feast.
Mr.. Julian Chauncey and Miss
Helena Cowling were married at St.
Johns Chapel, West End, on Tuesday
night by Rev. K. Nelson, of the Theo-
logical Seminary.
Mr.. ]. X. Swartz, treasurer. of the
electric railway, has brought his family
here from Philadelphia.
Mr.. Leonard Marbury has gone to
Richmond on business.
A number Of the members of the AL
exandria bar will leave here for Rich
mond tonight to urge the election by
the legislature of Judge Keith as one of
the Court of Appeals judges.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Petit last night
celebrated their tin wedding at their
home on Patrick street, between Queen
and Princess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A number of cases of grip are report
cd in this city.
Fifteen dodgers were accommodated
at the station house last night.
The monthly meeting of the City
School Board will be held tonight.
The Columbia Fire Company met
last night, transacted some routine bus
mess and elected one new member.
In the Corporation Court to-day NJ.
l.. C. Barley was appointed admins
traitor of the estate of the late Malcolm
Mclean.
Mr.. John Talbot on Tuesday killed
five wild turkeys at one shot on the
Mt. Hebron tract, near Springfield,
Fairfax county.
1t is said that the internal revenue
officers will soon visit several stores in
this city where it is reported oleomar-
garine is being sold.
Nellie Gertrude Hall, the nine-year-
old daughter of ]. W. Hall, died in
Washington on Tuesday. Her remains
were brought here to-day for interment.
The Mayor has instructed the po-
licemen in the beats nearest the engine
houses on the occasion of fires to re-
pair to the same and ring the bells.
Mrs. Sarah e. shafe, widow of the
late Jacob Schafe and mother of Mr..
Robt. Schafe, died at her home in the
southern section of the city to-day.
Inman Moore, the colored man who
stole an overcoat from Mr.. Z. Gold
smiths store yesterday, was sent to the
chain gang for four months by Mayor
Strauss,
The annual meeting of the Richmond
and Danville Railroad Company, an
nounced to be held in Richmond yes
terday. was adjourned over to Feb
ruary Z.
Gorton's Ministries gave an enter
tainment at the Opera House last night
before fair audience. The entertain
ment was an excellent one and was en-
| joyed by all present.
There were no cases for trial in the
Mayors Court this morning. Two men
who had been fighting and who had
left collateral, forfeited the same by
their non-appearanoe,
The New York Museum at the cor
ner of King and Royal streets is well
worth visit. On Saturday evening
school children will be admitted for five
cents.
The Friendship Fire Company held
a meeting last night at which the pres
ent officers were elected. Resolutions
of respect to the memory of the late
Timothy Ryan, a former member OF
the company, were passed.
The committee on public property OF
the City Council met last night in ref
erence to the conversion of the first
floor of the old Sun engine house into
an annex to the station house. They
will submit plans to Council.
The Alexandria Musical Association
met last night and discussed the ques-
ton of new constitution and bylaws,
&c. The various committees reported
progress, but definite action was defer
red until the January meeting.
The Acknowledgement of the United
States is il doubt whether the Potomac
flats C. Sc should be heard before the
general term OF the Court of Appeals,
and suggests that the question be set
tied by congressional legislation.
General Hunton was a caller at the
White House yesterday. He went to
see the President in the interest of q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07

GAMBLERS AT JACKSON CITY.-A
letter from Washington to the Balti-
more SIN says: The recent fire at Jack
son City has apparently had - effect
in diminishing the extensive gambling
so long carried on at that res II. The
buildings spared by the fire have been
utilized for the same purposes which
the buildings destroyed were formerly
devoted to. But it is thought the pros
perity of Monte Carlo is destined soon
TO be nipped in the bud. a year or
two since the District commissioners
addressed a communication to Govern
or Mckinney, of Virginia, beseeching
him to break up this disreputable re-
sort. For some reason no results fol-
lowed this appeal.
Representative O'Ferrall, of Virginia,
who will be inaugurated Governor on
The first of January, has very decided
views on this subject. He says when
ne is Governor he will see to it that if
necessary the whole power of the State
will be exerted to destroy this nest OF
vice and crime, root and branch, and if
any further legislation is necessary all
his Influence will be directed to speedi-
ly securing it from the General Assem-
bly, of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07

number of Virginia applicants, and spe-
C lily to urge the appointment of Judge
J.mes Keith rs Judge of the United
States Circuit Court.
Marriage licenses We're issued in
Washington Yesterday to John t. Bin
coe aud Mary E. Fitzhugh. both of
Fairfax county; Edward Elliott, of
Charlestown, W. Va, and Hattie E.
Mcdonald, of Loudoun county: Robert
Lee Bradfeld and Esther Hennsee
Terry; James II. Thomas and Gertrude
Annie Maggott, both of Norfolk; Lar
kin Rudasil, of Washington county.
aud Nella Dodd, of Fauquier county.
Mr. Meredith introduced in the House yes
terday :. bill for the relief of II. w. Throck-
merton, of Fairfax county. The amount of
the claim is 1915, covering stores and sup
plies for the United States army during the
late war.
The Mr.. Robert II. Elliott. whose marriage
was noticed in the GAZETTE some weeks ago,
is not Mr. Robert Elliott, the merchandise
broker and grocer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07

GOOD TEMPLARs.-The Grand Lodge
of the State of Virginia convened in
annual session at Falls Church Tues
day night and was formally opened.
The Grand Lodge degree was conferred
upon over fifty new members. After
comforting the Grand Lodge degree the
lodge proceeded to work in the subor-
dinate lodge degree. The reports of
the grand officers were read and re-
ferred to the committee on distribution.
These reports show large amount of
work done during the year and the Or
der in good condition. The order num-
bers over four thousand members and
one hundred and fourteen lodges. The
receipts for the year were 50, 635.32, and
the expenses 1928. %; balance on
hand, S412.09. The State superintend-
ent Of juvenile templars has been very
active and has added twenty-four tenn
pies to this branch of the order. The
report of the representatives of the In
ternational Supreme Lodge was SUBJ
mitted to-day. The session will con-
tinue until Friday night, closing with
the annual love feast. Tonight a re-
ception will be rendered the chief exec
utive of the International Supreme
Lodge, DR.. D. H Mann, of New York,
on which occasion the doors will be
open to the public, and a fine pro-
gramme of exercises arranged for.
The report from the officers shows
falling off in the membership, yet the
reports from the delegates show an in-
tense interest in the work. The legis-
lation of this session will be of great
importance to the order in this State
The officers for the ensuing year will
be elected, and the salaries fixed. DR..
Mann, of New York, international
Supreme Templar, will reach Falls
Church to-day and there will be pub
lie meeting at which DR.. Mann will de-
liver an address. Hon. J. NJ. Thorne,
in an eloquent speech, welcomed the
Grand Lodge to Falls Church at the
opening session, and was responded to
by Rev. Mr.. White, of North Danville.
Delegates Geo. II. Hayden, J. F. Biz
relI and Jos. F. Glover, of this city, are
in attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07

DEATH OF A YOUNG LADY.-It was
stated yesterday that four children Of
Mr.. George K. Pickett, who lives near
Annandale, in Fairfax county, had been
stricken with diphtheria. This morn
ing Miss Mamie T. Pickett, one of the
sufferers, bright and pretty girl of
fifteen summers, succumbed to the dis
ease. Her remains will be taken to
the old homestead near Middleburg for
interment. Three other children are
i'll with the malady, and the eldest,
Miss Matte, is in a critical condition.
The other patients, the two boys, are
improving, though their condition is
still causing apprehension. The family
have the sincere sympathy of their
friends hereabouts in this sore affiic-
ton. The deceased young lady was
well-known in this city, and the an
nouncement of her death will be read
with sorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07
D.BENDHEIM,
THE GREAT PRICE CUTTER.

THE GREAT PRICE CUTTER.
S1.5O Nottingham Lace Curtains, 81 yards
long, SOC.
$3.50 Nottingham Lace Curtains, 4 yards
long, $2.49.
25c Lace Curtains net, 12l.
S1.25 Ga fancy Chenille Table Covers,
G2!c.
$1.75 s 4 fancy Chenille Table Covers,
$125.
Toe Fringed Huck Towels, So inches long,
43c.
15c Fringed Huck Towels, 9lc.
19c Knotted Fringed Towels, pure Linen,
12lc
SOC extra large size Linen Towels, Knotted
Fringe, 25c.
So Linen Table Sets, 12-4, with napkins to
match, $3.50.
35c All Linen Table Damask, 23c.
SOC All Linen Table Damask. 33c.
35c Turkey Red Damask, 23c.
81 Fringed Satin Damask Napkins, 65c
per dozen.
SOC Cradle Blankets, pink, light blue and
cream, 25c
50 La Wool Gray Blankets, S1.29.
81 1O-4 Blankets, white and gray fancy
borders, Coo.
$3.50 White Wool Blankets, rich colored
borders S249.
S1.50 extra large size White Blankets,
S109
Sc Fine Wool Blankets, extra size, 1899.
75c Honey Comb Spreads, SOC.
S1.25 Silk Faced Colored Henriettas 46
inches wide 75c.
69c Wool Crepons Illuminated Serges, Hop
Sackings, 43c.
62c Eiderdowns, solid colors and stripes,
39c
75c Ladies Cloths, "a inches wide, 49c.
12!c Wool Mixed Cashmeres, all colors SIC.
Doc Fine Henrietta, 36 inches wide in all
shades, %.
SIPS Satin Faced Broadcloths, 81 inches
wide, 75c.
G2c Black All Wool Henrietta, 40 inches
wide, 43c.
12ic Outing Flannels, SIC.
Sc quality Apron Ginghams, Age.
Sc quality Prints, guaranteed fast colors,
&c.
Sc Simpsons Mourning Prints, &c.
10c quality Dress Ginghams, DC.
12ic Side Band Apron Ginghams, 9lc.
Boo Scarlet All Wool Twilled Flannel, 23c.
15c Gray Shifting Flannel, 11ic
15c Heavy Unbleached Canton Flannel, &c.
soc Ladies' Heavy Ribbed Vests 29c.
Doc Ladies Heavy Ribbed Vests, 23c.
SOC Gents Heavy Knit Undershirts, 39c.
25c Chlldrens' Heavy Ribbed Vests, 12!c.
25c Gents Knit Undershirts 19c.
Zoe Childrens' Fast Black Hose, all sizes, sc
25c Ladies Wooden Hose, 165c.
Soc Gents Cancels Hair Socks, 23c.
SOC Ladies Cashmere Gloves, dc.
39c Gents Gloves 25c.
$1.25 Ladies all Wool Skirts, SIC.
THREE BARGAINS IN WRAPS.
S15 4 Ladies Jackets Columbian Collar
Silk Braid and Fur-Trimmed, $10.9S.
$3.50 Cheyiot Jackets black blue and
brown Collar, $4.29.
So 90 Tan Jackets, Fur-Trimmed, S7.9S.
75c Beaver, Fur-Trimming. 81 inches wide,
4lc nor yard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07

y1RGINIANs IN TExAs.-The San Ar
tonic Express speaks as follows OF a
former Alexandrian who for many
years past has been living there: AN
addition has recently been made to the
population of San Marcos by the arriv-
al of Capt. Charles W. Green and fami-
", comprising Mrs Green and daugt-
ter, Nellie, and sons, Herbert and Ad-
olson, from Richmond, Va. He IVES
an old Confederate soldier, an officer in
the ever ready Seventeenth Virginia
Regiment of Pickett's famous Virginia
division, was at the opening BALI st
Bull Run, as we'll as the closing scenes
of Appomattox, and will add another
name to the long list of Confederate
Veterans in Texas. His residence is at
the Barbour mansion and his family
will spend the winter in San Marcos"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07

Jack THE SLAsHER. "A few days
ago ex-Detective McElfresh, of Wash
ington, suggested that the authorities
in that city employ Lieutenant Smith,
of this city, to catch the vandal who
had been defacing property in the CAPT
tai city. Thinking the suggestion may
not have been taken in the spirit in
which it was made, Mr.. McElfresh
has written the following to Lieutenant
Smith
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. End, 1888.
Lieutenant James Smith:
see published in the GAZETTE OF Novem-
Der oath, some remarks I made in joke on
a street car here, which would lead you to
think I intended it as a slur to you. Far
from it; it WAS only said in joke But will
say that have the highest opinion Of You as
an officer and also personally, and will fur.
ther say that if you had had a broader field
70 operate in than where you have been To-
Gated for years, / feel satisfied you would
have made reputation which you and your
.ownsmen would feel proud of.
Truly your friend,
GEO. w. McELFIE H.
Radioactive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07

QUARTERLY MEETING.-A quarterly
meeting will be held in the Free Meth
odist Chapel, south Lee street, begin
ming Friday night at 7:30 o'clock and
continuing over Sunday. Rev. A. G.
Miller, chairman, will preside. Services
Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p. m.
Sunday preaching at II a. M, followed
by the sacrament of the Lords supper.
Love feast Sunday at $50 p. m. The
pastor, Rev. F. w. Southworth, ex-
tends an invitation to all to be present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-07
XrIRGINIA: In the Clerk,s oftice of th

VIRGINIA In the Clerks Office of the
v Corporation Court of the city of Alexan-
dria, on the 18th day of December, 1893,
John A. Seaton, complainant VS.. Benjamin
Franklin and Corneia Franklin, his wife.
Robert Franklin, George Franklin and Sally
Franklin, his wife, John Franklin, Mary
Spriggs, Daniel Spriggs, Lucy Franklin or
Hodge, Margaret Derrick, Allen Derrick,
Sarah Derrick, Jacob Derrick, Thomas Gu
pid, John c. Cupid, George Cupid, Phoebe
Cupid ard Harriet Cupid defendants. In
ohanCery.
Memo: The object of this suit is to obtain
decree for the partition of the real estate of
which Robert Franklin and Nancy Hodges. or
Franklin, died seized and entitled to, and if
partition in kind cannot conveniently be
made them for sale Of said real estate and
q distribution of the proceeds among those
entitled to the same, and for an account of
rents and profits of said real estate since the
deaths of said Robert Franklin and Nancy
Hodges or Franklin, re s2ectively..
The defendants, George Franklin and Sa'lie
Franklin, his wife, Margaret Derrick, Allen
Derrick, Sarah Derrick. Jacob Derrick, Thorn
as Cupid, John G. Cupid, Phoebe Cupid and Har-
riet Cupid, not having entered their appearance
and given security, according to the act
of Assembly and the rules Of this Court
and it appearing by an affidavit that they
are not residents Of this State, it is or
dered, that said defendants appear here
within fifteen days after due publica; ION
Of this order, and do what is neces-
sary to protect their interests in this suit,
and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper
published in the city of Alexandria, once a
week for four successive weeks, and posted at
the front door Of the Court House of this
city. a copy-teste:
JOHN S BEACH. Clerk.
Francis T, Smith n n d. Wv