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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

To KEEP SHIPS FROM SINEING.-An
English mechanical genius has devised
method of indicating and stopping
leak by the use of compressed air.
He divides ship into alright COM
partments, fitted with doors provided
with packing material and connected by
tubes with q room on deck called the
.switch-room." In this room is juno
lion chest supplied with compressed air
from fixed or portable compressors and
so arranged that the air can be deliver
ed to any of the compartments. Other
tubes lead from the compartments,
from which water can be forced out
when required, and electric indicators
are also connected with the switch.room
to Indicate the accumulation of water in
any of the compartments. Should the
vessel 'sspring aleak," the indicator
will show which compartment is affect
ed, so that the compressed air may be
forced in to drive the water out. The
invention also includes the means for
indicating the position ola sunken ship,
this being accomplished by means of a
buoy connected to a coil of rope. To
refioat the vessel diver can descend
and connect the junction chest with the
various compartments, so that by sup
plying compressed air the water will be
elected and the vessel tioated. Other
objects of the invention are the preven-
ton of fire and means for extinguishing
the same, and also for ventilating the
Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

THE Tribune of Cincinnati, an ultra
protection, and therefore, necessarily,
a republican journal, says; Intelligent
protectionists do not claim that protec'
ton is primarily intended to advance
the wages of labor" This is true, but
no body ever expected it would be &C,
knowledged by a protection newspaper,
for, true, the only conceivable reason
for protective tariff is destroyed, and
such a tariff should be abolished at
once. No body denies that tariff in,
creases the price of the necessaries OF
life, and therefore the cost OF living,
and if 1T does not increase the wages
consumed in the purchase Of those nee,
essaries, of what good is it, except to
its few rich benefciaries, the mine and
factory owners, whose profits it in
orancaco
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22
Masquerade Ball.
+ Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
PAEoNIaS SPRINGS Va Auo %

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
PAEoNIAN SPRINGS, Va, Aug D.
A masquerade ball was given last
week at this pleasant summer resort at
the residence of Mr.. II. D. Milton. The
grounds were brilliantly Illuminated
and a generous variety of refreshments
we're served by the hospitable hostess,
Mrs. Milton. The following ladies were
present Misses Gunion, Bradley and
Lamb, of Washington; Misses Carrie
and Florence Wise, Miss Emerson and
Mrs. f. l.. Scharf, of Alexandria;
Misses Milton, White and Van DevaD-
ter, of Paeonian Springs; Miss Heaton,
of Round Hill; Misses Wise, of Lees
burg, and Miss Longstreet, of Rich
mond. The gentlemen present were
Mr.. J. A. White, of Atlanta, Ga; Mes
srs. Gunion, Lee, Glasscock and Fade
ly, of Washington, Prof. E. l.. Scbarf,
of Alexandria; Mr.. Townsend Burwell,
of Clarke county; Messrs. Giddings,
Chancellor, Bassell, Harper, Clapham
and Lynn, of Leesburg. The music
was fine and the dancing was kept up
until the small hours. A number of
the guests remained over night and al
together it was one OF the most enjoya-
bic occasions of the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22
A Desperate Combat.

MAHANoY CITY, Pa, Aug. "a
battle occurred at Gilberton, near this
place, this morning. Last night the
citizens of Gilberton tore up the tracks
of the Schuylkill Traction Company
because that company failed to comply
with borough ordinance. This morn
ing the company with large force Q!
armed men attempted to relay the
tracks when battle followed in which
James Parfitt and William Hughes,
citizens, were killed and Evan Davis
and Richard Amore, assistant superiu-
tendent of the company, seriously
wounded. Will Conner was also shot
in the hand and foot. Othere are re-
ported injured and the widest excite
ment prevails, though nothing has
transpired to cause any repetition Of
the trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22
ANOTHER PRINTING OFFICE SITE

ANOTHER PRINTING OFFICE SITE
A site for Government Printing Office
in the southeast section of Washington
was provided for in q bill introduced by
Senator Pasco by request yesterday.
The square designated by the bill is No.
1856, which is between E and F, First
and Second streets southeast. Previous
suggestions have been for sites near the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line, but
this location is near the Pennsylvania
tracks. The Secretary of the Treasury
is to direct the supervising architect to
draw plans for the building as soon as
the purchase or condemnation proceed
ings have been completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

FRANCE AND ITALY.-The first
stories that reached here regarding the
trouble between French and Italian
workmen at Argues Mortes are said to
be inaccurate. The trouble seems 10
have arisen from long series of quar-
rels on the matter of wages, the con-
sequence of which was that four French
men were the first victims. When the
fighting was renewed the next day
eight French workmen were killed and
then toe massacre ensued. In Rome
the anger of the mob has been violent,
and ouly the Intervention of troops
saved the French embassy from being
burnt and sacked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

Ex-CoSGREssMAN BUTTERwoRTR,
says: Eve are sitting the nations of the
earth to destroy our republic, and the
people should demand that the gates Of
Castle Garden be closed, or that Con
gress be disbanded.'' There is nc
doubt of the fact that foreign nations
have dumped large proportion OF
their undesirable population upon
trious and law abiding natives of China,
American territory, and as the indus
who never think Of interfering with OF
taking part in politics, and who only
ask to be allowed to work, are exclud'
ed. there seems to be little or no reason
why those of other foreign countries
who decide elections and participate in
communistic mobs and anarchistic riots
should be admitted without let or him
drance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22
BANKERS ARgEsrEp-Theodore p Haugl

bankers AEREsTED.-Theodorc P. Haugh-
ey, president OF the Indianapolis National
Bank, and Schuyler C. Haughey. his son,
president of the indianapolis Glue Works and
indianapolis Curled Hair Works, were arrest
ed last night To the latter two concerns and
their employees and officers the bank adj
vanced $4620O0
Francis P. Coffin, president of the Indian
apolis Cabinet Works, to which concern the
bank advanced 1857 900, Percival B. Coffin,
secretary, and Albert S. Reed, treasurer OF the
cabinet works. were also arrested.
Theodore p. Haughey is charged with en-
bezzlement and knowingly misapplying funds
OF the bank in advancing money upon worth
less paper. All the others are charged with
embezzlement and aiding and abetting in the
misapplication Of the funds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

TESTS TO BE MADE.-Work on the new
battle-ships will keep the Indian Head prov
ing station busy from now on testing armor
for acceptance. A test will be bad this week
of eight-inch plates for the barbettes of the
battle.ship Oregon, building at the Union Iron
Works. The plates will represent a lot OF
IS54 tons, and will,be attacked by six Inch
life firing Carpenter projectife. The fur
barbettes of the Oregon viii mount eight g.
inch guns, two in each barbette,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22
CreaSeS?

THE Philadelphia Record says the
Virginia democratic convention reject
ed free coinage plank that had been
prepared for its platform" Yes, and it
did right in doing so but that does not
obliterate the memory of the fact that
last years convention adopted such a
plank, or the knowledge that a large
majority of the democrats of the State
are still in favor of free coinage, wrong
as they are for being so. 1t is feared
that Congressman Rayner, of Balti-
more, was right when he said that po-
litical platforms are ''glittering catch
words
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

INJURED on THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE
A team of horses attached TO coach occupied
by Mrs. T. V. Norris, of Culpeper, Va, ran
away on the new suspension bridge at Niagara
Falls yesterday In the center of the bridge
Mrs. Norris jumped out and was badly IN
jured; it is feared she will lose an arm ne
coach at the same time collided with TWO othei
carriages and all were overturned and hurried
against the side guards of the bridge with
great violence. 1t was only by the merest
accident that Mrs. Norris was saved from be-
ing hurled over the bridge and down into the
river. 265 feet below Mrs. Norris was with
a party of Worlds Fair tourists returning
home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

WHILE THERE is no doubt of the fact
that foreigners compose large part Of
all the communistic and anarchistic dis
turbances in this country, the attempt
to Law the whole blame of such disor-
ders upon them cannot succeed in the
face of the fact that in all of them ma
tive born Americans are either active
leaders. as at Homestead and Buffalo,
or more quiet instigators, promoters
and advisers, as at New York and other
places. The mob spirit is indigenous to
all thickly settled countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

IFY0UR BACK ACHES,
Or you are all worn out, really gnoe LOT no-u
ing, It is general debility. TT
BROWNS IRON BI1TEfS:
hwin cure you, cleanse your Liver, AND gave
good appetite,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

There is an impression in Washing
ton that Congress may adjourn about
the middle of September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

THE NEGROES of Philadelphia have
organized an "anti-lynching league,
and demand that the national govern
ment shall interfere to prevent the
lvnching of members of their race. But
there is a vastly easier, cheaper and
more simple method ofattaining the de-
sired obiect-an immediate cessation of
the crime for which negro lynching is
She natural punishment, at least in the
southern section of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

Treasurer Curpain is reported to have
absconded with a million dollars gwen
to him to pay the Choctaws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

Quarantine has been raised at Pensa-
cola, Fla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-22

The Speaker laid before the House
a communication from the Secretary
of the Treasury in response to the res
olution of the House asking for infor-
nation relative to the purchase and
coinage of silver under the Sherman
act. Ordered printed.
On motion of Mr.. Loud the Senate
bill was passed admitting free of duty
all articles intended for exhibition at
the California Mid-winter International
Exposition.
Mr.. Johnson asked the unanimous
consent for the introduction of his bill
to permit the exchange of United
States bonds for treasury notes. There
was no objection and the bill was re-
ferred to the committee on banking
end currency, with leave to report at
any time after the special order.
Mr.. McRae asked unanimous consent
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-29

typhoid fever, at her home four miles
southwest of this city. Sunday, Dec.
a. Mrs. Stewart was daughter Of
John Wright, an old resilient Of this
county. She was married but a little
over a year ago to Charles Stewart, a
very worthy young man, VINO with an
infant son, father, mother, and sister
is left to mourn their loss. The fu-
neral occurred at the house Christmas
day at | o'clock p. NJ. Rev. Miller
officiating, after which the remains
were followed by large cOncOurse OF
relatives and friends to their last rest
ing place in the Belle Plaine cemetery
to await the summons from on high;
"arise and come forth" The family
has the sympathy of the entire com
munity.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-29
Mayfield.

Mrs. Mitchell HaSty, we under
stand, is sick.
Geo. Stayton is in Oklahoma this
week buying stock.
Eta Gaskell, of Kingman county,
is visiting Ola Walton this week.
James Laughlin, our liveryman, re-
ceived a carload Of baled hay last
Monday.
F.B. Creekmore and C. NJ. Miller
were in the Strip country last week
looking up a place TO keep stock.
Such fine weather we never saw
for Christmas time. 1t is good for
the farmers, but bad on the trade.
John Winstanley and family took
Christmas dinner with our genial
townsman and merchant, Geo. Ham
mill.
BOrn-tO Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Alex
ander on Christmas day, girl. A
nice Christmas present. All are do
ing well.
Workmen of Mayaeld Lodge, S23,
remember that Jan. 2, 1891, is install,
alton Of officers. Let every member
turn out.
Miss Lula Saunders and Miss Nor
ton Saunders, of Oklahoma, are visit
ing in our community. They arrived
at Geo. Staytons TUESDAY.
DR.. Jim Neel H., .Amily, Yh9 have
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-29

some time, returned to their home
near Bowling Green, Kentucky, this
week.
R. H. Lamb came near having a
bad accident Christmas day while out
hunting. One barrel of his gun
bursted near his hand, but only hurt
one finger little.
Gusta Hendricks, of Wellington,
took dinner with her friend, Nellie
Steele, Christmas day. Miss Hen
bricks is visiting friends and ac-
quaintances in Mayfeld.
The children and grandchildren Of
Father H. D. Harmon gave him a
surprise dinner Christmas. About
forty persons present, all bringing
something to eat, which made fine
dinner.
The prOtracted meeting is in pro-
greSs this week at the Presbyterian
church conducted by Rev. Hodge,
assisted by Evangelist Martin and
sou. We nope that much good may
be done.
We understand That George Creek
more is very sick at Pond Creek. lie
telegraphed for his wife and as soon
as she got there she telegraphed for
her father and DR.. Harmon. The
DR.. reports Mr.. Creekmore as very
sick.
AlOnzO Brummett, ,GuSta Hendricks,
| Herschel Neel and sister Myrtle,
Thomas FooSe, Lena Saunders and
the Miss Martins took dinner with
Miss Lena Freeman near Mount
Olive Sunday. A very enjoyable time
was had.
Geo. Hutchinson moved Mrs. Saun-
| deIs to her claim two miles east Of
Medford this week. She was very
lucky to get a claim so close to town.
John Saunders, has a claim near his
mother and Fred Saunders is in busi-
ness in MedfOrd. We are glad that
such good luck attends them. Lena
Saunders is staying with Rev. John
Evans and attending the Mayfeld
high school.
Christmas is past once again with
all its joys and sorrows. Many homes
have been made happy by presents
given and good meal for the family.
which was the result of the prOvident
associations of our cities while the
people of our own state and county,
we trust, all had a good time. Yet
we know that some went without the
good dinners common on Christmas,
but we trust that next year will be a
more prosperous year for us all.
Contributed itemsl
The people Of Arson had a Christ
mas tree.
The good people of this community
are praying for rain.
Mrs. Ellen r. Clayton and daugh-
ter, Eunice, are visiting Mrs. Clay
tons parents near Topeka this week.
Rev. ], D. Botkin and congregation
of Wellington have the heartfelt
praise of the people of this cOmmun-
ity by leading in donating necesSa-
rieS of life to the needy in Wellington
Christmas. When the churches be.
gin to advocate the cause of the poor
and suffering in fact as well as in
theOry-in business as well as in re.
ligiOn-then christianity will capti-
vate the world and men Of all races
and nations will bow in humble sub
mission to a religion that is capable
of lifting the mighty burden of OBJ.
tanning a living from hearts Of SUI.
fering humanity.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-29
COrbin.
Fine rain Saturday night.

Fine rain Saturday night.
Hot peanuts at the Drug Store.
The bands new bass drum has ar
rived.
For choice candies 60 to the Drug
Store.
George Cox is attending the Corbin
school.
The best cigars in town at the Drug
Store.
H. H. Howe went to Oklahoma
Tuesday.
]. B. BrOwnback started to the
Strip Saturday.
See the program for the band con-
cert in this issue.
John NJ Brain moved his family to
the Strip last week.
R. S. Payne was at his claim last
week, but has returned.
Lamps are cheap at the Drug
Store.
Eldridge Estes is improving from a
serious spell Of sickness.
Don't fail TO attend the band con-
cert il you love good music.
W. T. Smith is slowly recovering
from a severe spell of la grippe.
z. T. Houston and family were Wis
iting friends in town Tuesday.
L. L. Newly bas rented Mr.. Kim
ney's property and will move to town.
Charley SEcup, John Lucas and
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-29
HunnewelI.
Subscribe for the VOICE.

Subscribe for the VOICE.
We wish you u happy New Year.
Did every one have a merry Christ
mas?
Sam Kincaid was in town Saturday
afternoon.
Arch Pittenger feels lonely since
the Lily" has gone.
T. II. Upton, of Wellington, came
down Saturday.
NJ. j. Judy drove up from Blackwell
Monday afternoon.
The rain that fell Saturday night
was welcomed by all.
Jas. E. Lilly was here from Pea
ridge, Ark, Saturday.
J. T. Little, of Little Rock, Arkan-
saS, came in the 23d.
Mrs. NJ. f. RalstOn and son Willie
went to Blackwell Monday.
Could anyone ask for a more beau.
tiful day than the 18th was?
Harry Jones left Monday morning
to visit friends in Manhattan.
S. D. Hazen and wife, Of Wichita;
were in the city Sunday morning.
There is another butcher shop
opened up on North Main street.
Miss Bertha Crisman and two
friends drove through this city Sum
day.
Mrs. DickersOn, of South Haven,
was the guest of Mrs. Cayler last Fri
day.
Mrs. Heblin and daughter, Sadie,
were in the city Friday and Satur-
day.
E. c. FOrney and wife came in on
the night train from Wichita, Fri
day.
Mr.. Foresight, wife and sister were
in town Monday morning on busi-
ness.
Miss Cora Duck, Of South Haven,
was in the city Friday, guest Of Mrs
Cayler.
Z. r. GlascOck, who has been tc
Enid to file on his claim, returned
Saturday.
Wesley Van Grant and G.. NJ. Law
renee went over to Caldwell Saturday
morning.
C.J. Chutz left Thursday for Lev.
iston, Kansas, where he will spend
Christmas.
The men who stand around on the
streets converse about Rock Falls all
the time now.
George Lawrence, a harness man ol
Hennessy, was here last Friday look
ing for a location.
Frank Jones, one Of our most prom
Using young gentlemen, has charge o
the post office now.
Miss Tempest johnson went t
Blackwell Sunday to visit her aunt,
Mrs. NJ. c. Sanders.
Miss Lille Watson went to Black
well Sunday to spend the week will
Miss Lottie Jerome.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Plttenger, WHIT
live near Blackwell, were in ne cit.
last Sunday morning.
Mrs. Frank Anderson and Mrs. N
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-29
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
ArgOnIa.

urday night.
Mrs. Ed BOzman spent Christmas
with her husband in Pond Creek.
AS Christmas is over, begin the new
year by subscribing for the VOICE.
Rev. Alexander will preach at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday at
II o'clock.
Quite number from Milan attend
ed the entertainment and Ferris
wheel given at the Presbyterian
church Saturday night.
The W. R. c. gave a grand ball at
the Arlington hotel Monday night,
which was reported to be the largest
of the kind given this season.
Don't forget the installation of the
A. 0. U. W. and D. Of H. on next
Tuesday night, Jan. >, 1894; also the
D. of H. will give supper in connec
tiOn. All are cordially invited.
Christian Endeayor meets at six
O'Clock on Sunday evening. Subject
next Sunday evening, the close of the
year, "What God has done; what He
will Do" found in PSa. He'll, Is:
Psa 1923, q. Miss Iva Klepinger,
leader.
Miss Josie Blanchard and Dulla
Fallet, of Danville, while on their
way to Argonia last Thursday had
quite a miraculous escape. Their
team became frightened and ran
away, upsetting the buggy and spill
ing them out. Miss Blanchard was
bruised, but not seriously, while Miss
Fallett escaped uninjured.
Omer Klepinger, Misses Ida and
Flora Hadler, OF Winfield. Sam Vim
cent, of Manhattan, Gay Hickok, of
Wellington, Viii B0zman and family
and Miss Ella Gile, of Wichita, Miss
Attic Ducker, Of South Haven, Mark
Pennybaker. Of Pond Creek, L. a..
Salter, of Alya, all spent Christmas
with home folks in this city and vi
cinity.
The Clipper, in its notice of the
racket on Main street last Thursday,
which it called fight, made a mis-
representation almost from start to
finish. We have no doubt that Mr..
Duncan was miSlnfOrmcd as to a part
of it, while the rest of it he should
have known and published the truth
and not put cOlOTing on it, but he
has a habit Of doing this. If any of
his intimate friends do anything, he
will suppress it, while if it is anyone
else be will put the cOlOring on to
suit himfelf. as in water melon
case last summer, he published one
and one that was just as bad he
would not say anything about, as it
was his particular friends.
The Christmas exercises last Satur-
day night were the best ever given in
this city. The main attraction at
the Presbyterian church was the
Ferris wheel, it being about u feet in
diameter and using market baskets
for coaches to carry the presents in.
The house was decorated with ever
green and appropriate mOttOS. The
program was very interesting, eSpec-
tally the part taken by the little
folks. The main attraction at the
NJ. E. church was large star in the
center of the house, with two trees
one on either side, the house being
decorated with mOttOS and evergreen
We did not hear the program, but
suppose it was interesting, as all that
did hear it compliment it very highly.
Both houses were crowded to theil
utmost capacity.