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EVANSVILLE.

At q recent meeting OF Eureka Grangs
Of Chillum the cultivation Of rhubarb was
discussed.
Mr.. Catchy OF New Hampshire. Messrs
J. r. Ray, Jos. Aver and william Mo-
Chesney. who were appointed at a recent
meeting OF the grange to wait on the Dis
trict Commissioners and request that bells
giving warning OF the approach Of trains
be placed at the Brookland railroad cross
ing. reported that the petition had been
favorably received. and that the bells were
In operation. by an order from the Com
missioners.
Chillum Castle Masonic Lodge will en-
terrain the members OF Cheltenham
Lodge OF Prince Georges county on De-
cember =.
Mr.. William Heider OF Chillum, who was
severely injured in a runaway accident on
Bladensburg road on Sunday last, is still
at Providence Hospital. His injuries are
not serious. but extremely painful
Mrs. Charles II. Welsh and Miss Maggie
Welsh have returned from a visit to rela-
tives at woodville, Md.
Mr.. William Lynch gave an oyster sup
per to a number OF friends last evening at
his residence in Bladensburg, In honor OF
his birthday.
Mr.. William J. Wallis has been appointed
principal or the public school OF this place
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BRIGHTWOOD.

Mr.. Austin +. Brown and family have
moved into their handsome new residence
which is Just completed, in the Petworth
subdivision.
Mrs. Mary White is quite sick at her
home on Brightwood avenue
The Brightwood Citizens Association will
hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the
alleged improper use Of the money raised
by taxation in the District, and to protest
against the erection Of the contagious
hospital adjacent to this section.
Capt. and Mrs. Il. w. Lay are in Balti-
more visiting their daughter Mrs. A. w.
Martin. Miss Katie Lay Is staying in
Washington with the family of Senator
Roach.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Shryock of Baltimore
are the guests OF Mrs. Elizabeth Beall.
The Brightwood Electric Railroad Com
pany have at the urgent request OF the
patrons OF the road. put on more closed
cars. having bought UP the old cars Of the
Washington and Georgetown line, which
they are rertting.
George Gregory, the colorcd man who
at Saufs nursery, the coroner's inquest
decided, had died from natural cause, and
not foul play. was feared.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Of Elmira, N. Y,
who have been the guests Of Mr.. Cook
Flint street, Brightwood Park, have re-
turned home.
The residents OF Brightwood Park have
petitioned the Commissioners to have re-
paired Flint street, in some places 1t be-
ing In an impossible condition.
The Hamline prayer meeting was held
last night at the residence of Mr. David
Cook. The services were led by Mr.. John
G.. Keene.
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A0RUssIAN RHAPsODIsT.
Lays of the Last Minstrel Of Russia,
the Peasant Rjabinin.

Lays Of the Last Minstrel Of Russia,
the Peasant Rjabinin.
From the New York Sun.
Ivan Trophimovich Rjabinin. . peasant
rhapsodist, is the sensation Of the day In
Moscow. Russians Of all classes, mer-
chants, officials, ladies. students. a. well
as mujiks. fiock to hear him recite their
national epics. He is a man Of about hfty,
a fisherman by trade. OF medium height
and not strongly made, with dark hair and
beard. streaked with gray. his hands knot
ted. end his face furrowed by his hard 90
cupation. He wears the long black caftan
and the high boots characteristic of the
Russian peasant dress; In appearance he
is nothing but a muJik. He rises before
his audience, twisting a rag Of handker-
chief between his hands. and says: Cos
poda I will sing you now bilinka (eplc),
or, as we call II. starinka (old-world
song), about liza Muromets and Philomel.
the robber." He then sits down again
and begins to chant the episode in reg
ulated, melodious tone, telling how ira
of Murom fights with Philomel and kills
him. setting free the road on which the
robbcr had levied blackmail The songs
have come down by word Of mouth from
father to son for centuries. as were the old
Homeric stories In Greece till put In 1T
erary form, or the stories of Roland and
Arthur and Charlemagne In the middle
ages. The Russian peasants who preserve
these epics have never been serfs; they
live In the far north, Rjabinin coming from
the village OF Garnitsa, In the government
Of Olonets four hundred miles north OF
ST. Petersburg. 1t Is strange TO hear these
singers, who live In a land Of thick pine
woods and swamps. sing Of "the wide
grass" "the gray old oaks" and all the
features Of the southern climate, which
neither thoy nor their fathers have seen.
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KENSINGTON.

Miss Flora Admonson of Olney Is visit
Ing Mrs. George Peter
Mrs. e. ]. Hardesty has been spending
a couple of days In Washington with her
mother Mrs. Davidson
Mrs VIII Hopkins and son Of Baltimore
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ]. +. Stock.
Mr.. H. l.. Amiss has moved In his new
house on Prospect street.
Rev. w. w. Van Arsdale pastor of the
Fifteenth Street Church. Washington, will
occupy the pulpit of the st. Paurs NJ E.
Church on Sunday morning next
Mr.. w. j. Townsend has begun the cree
ton Of a new house on Montgomery ave-
nue..
Mrs. J.K. Marks and daughter are spend
ing some time in Washington. the guests
Of Mrs. Marks parents, Col and Mrs. c.
j. L. Foxwell.
Mr.. Crosby s. Noyes has presented the
Noyes library with a copy of the Gen.
fury Cyclopedia Of Names. 1t is uniform
In size and binding with the Century Do
tionary, his recent gift, and Is a valuable
addition to the library.
Mr.. H. X. Simpson will lead the Chris
tian Endeay9r Society Of the Warner Me-
mortal Church on Sunday evening next
The second dance of the season was
given on Wednesday evening in the house
owned by Mr. William Kelly. Messrs Har-
ry Power, Will Coils and Martie Creahan,
who gave the dance. acted as floor man.
ayers. Music was furnished by Messrs.
Clark and Cobourn. and the dancing was
kept up till a late hour. The guests were
from all parts Of the county and were a.
follows: Miss Harleston. Miss Harlebaus.
Miss Annie Allison. Messrs O. L. Hagan,
III. L. Bradbury and ]. L. Magruder Of
Washington. Miss Irene Fowler. Miss Lille
Fowler, Messrs. H. King. c. Clagett, ].
Rabbit, A. Rabbit, d. Window, d. Day,
| +. Matney and 8. Gather, Rockville; Miss
Gates, Miss Florence Gates. Miss Cora
Allison. Miss Mary Magruder Miss Nettie
| Pulaski. Messrs. Eugene ONeil and q. w.
Schellinger. Halpine; A. Blades and J.Crea-
han. Mcntrose! R. w: Gray. Laureli 8.
| Brown and William r. Smith, Forest Glen;
Miss Clark. Clifton Park; ]. A. Charles,
Avenel; Carey King Brightwoodi T. A.
| Kelley and X. Heley, Garrett Park; Miss
| Barnes and Mr.. Purbis. Chevy Chase; q.
Window. Wheaton; Miss Coupards. Miss
Barnes and T. Baker. Burnt Mills; Miss
| Gardner, Derwood; Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. kel-
| ly. Mrs. c, w. Hurdle, Messrs. Harry Pow
ers, e. Umstead, ]. Umstead, Will Coils
and NJ Creahan, kensington.
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ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.

On account Of the reported smallpox
cases In Washington city, James e. Glenn
ents, superintendent Of public schools Of
Alexandria county. has issued the follow
ing to each Of the teachers Of public schools
of the county: Section so of the Virginia
school law reads as follows; Persons suf-
fering with contagious diseases shall be
excluded from the public free schools while
in that condition, and tho teachers shall
require Of the pupils cleanliness Of person
and good behavior during their attend
ance at the school and on tho way thither
and back to their homes; and no pupils
shall be admitted unless they have been
vaccinated. provided that the opera ton of
this clause concerning vaccination may be
suspended In whole or In part by the school
board of any county or city, The county
school board not having suspended the
above law, either In whole or in part, as to
vaccination, and on account Of the report
ed prevalence OF the dreaded disease Of
smallpox In the adjacent city Of Washing
ton. d. c. and fearing its disastrous spread
through our county, therefore, as a mat
ter Of precaulion. request tho rigid enforce
ment Of the above law. and insist that no
pupil be allowed to attend your school at
ter Friday, November 80, 1894, without be-
ing vaccinated."
The Alexandra county court will meet
on Monday next, and besides several civil
and criminal cases that will come on to be
the report of the commissioners who have
lately condemned land for electric railroad
purposes between Washington and Falls
Church.
Judge H. A. Whallon on Thursday night
last gave a delightful entertainment and
luncheon to his many friends in the county.
The new Methodist chapel near Arlington
post office. in the county. is nearly COM
pleted. and Is a beautiful structure.
Rev. Mr.. Norris Of the Mt. Olivet Metho-
dist Church Of the county is making
strenuous effort to raise funds to build
new, large church where the small, old one
row stands. During the late civil war the
large handsome edifce at Mt Olivet was
destroyed by Union troops. but so far the
trustees have failed to obtain damages
therefor. Mr.. Norris Is persevering and
popular. and 1t begins to look like he will
succeed, as nearly 81. 900 have already been
collected under his guidance for the build
Ing of the new church
Rev. ID. L. Rathburn is doing good work
at the Presbyterian Church at Ballston,
and his congregation and Sunday school
are steadily increasing
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FREDERICK.

Friday was Reputation day in Freder-
lex. Md. constituted a legal half holiday
In honor of the action Of the twelve judges
of the Frederick county court who. In No
vemher, 1765. took the first official action
in remuneration Of the British stamp act,
ordering their clerk not to purchase or
attach the British stamps to the legal
papers Of the court. The day was observed
hero to some extent in the schools, the
banks were closed and a number Of flags
foated to the breeze, while at noon the
church and fire bells of the city rang forth
a peal in honor of the day.
Miss Caroline Spurrier McSherry loft yes
terday morning to visit friends In Wash
ington and Baltimore
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LANGDON.

Some malicious persons broke into the
school rooms in the Hall Association build
ing one night this week and defaced the
walls with obscene writing and vulgar pic
lures. officer r. II. Cooke Is after the
miscreants.
Rev. Z. o. Eidridge Of Douglas Memorial
Church, Washington, Is announced to de-
liver his lecture on Love, Courtship and
Marriage" at the NJ. E. Church Monday
evening. December 3.
The wedding anniversary announced for
"Wednesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. j. q.
Durfey was postponed till last evening
when merry party of friends gathered at
their home to extend good wishes.
At last nights session Of Langdon Lodge
of Good Templars Mr.. Benjamin Harvey
was received into membership, after which
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the following program was presented:
Reading. Mrs. lie Roy WEIGH; plano duet.
Miss Matte Trey; vocal solo. Mrs. A. NJ.
Dewey; reading. James H Plat; recitation.
''The Two Veiis." Mrs. i. ]. Baker; plano
solo. Mrs. Clara Plat; recitation, John A.
Stoll; recitation, Master Reed Baker. Tho
lodge will hold an open meeting November
80. when an extended literary and musical
program will be presented, arrangements
being In charge of Mrs. 1. ]. Baker.
Miss Martha Radtke Of Green Vale. who
has been seriously Ill with malarial fever,
is convalcscing.
An interesting party Of young people and
children was held at the home of william
Pallas. Winthrop Heights, Tuesday evening.
pleasant evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-24

At the Colt court of inquiry at Columbus,
Ohio, yesterday Sergeant Major Holwager
testified that the city marshal was not the
least vigorous IN assisting the soldiers.
James DeWolfe, reporter. testified chat
the mayor telephoned the adjutant general
TO recall troops or send more, as he would
not be responsible for the safety of the
court house. Sergeant Aud and Private
Capell testified that they were dragged
around the corner of the court house and
threatened with lynching. Rev. j. Il. Nc
N4ir testified the prisoner could have been
safely removed to the train in the after
noon, but he said he did not see the after
noon riot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-24
The Vote I'm Wisconsin,.

A summary Of the official vote In Wis
consin at the recent election shows that 1t
was the largest ever cast In Wisconsin,
3753O6 ballots being cast for governor. The
total populistic vote for governor is 25,613,
against 10000 two years ago. The total pro-
hibition vote is II. 100, about 1000 less than
two years ago. The following. are plu-
ralities on the state ticket: Upham over
Peck, 54,307; Baensch over Schmitz, 81 ,259;
Casson over Cunningham, 60156; Peterson
over Hunter, 59,S67; Myrlrea over OCon-
nor, G0,:97; Emery over Schultz, 50, 726;
Mckenzie over Prescott, $685.; Fricke over
Skaar $500.
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Senator Ransom Hurt on His Farm.

Senator Ransom Hurt on His Farm.
United States Senator Matt w. Ransom
of North Carolina met with an accident
Thursday evening and is now confined to
his bed from his injuries. The Senator, In
company with his son, Thomas Ransom.
was driving over his farm, which is about
six miles from Garysburg. N. c.. on the
Petersburg and Weldon railroad. They
were in a double buggy. The pole bcca me
detached from the axle and frightened the
horses. which began to kick. Senator Ran
som, in endeavori1g to hold the team In
this caused the buggy to upset. The Sena-
tor was thrown out. He was badly shaken
up and quite severely bruised. His injuries
are not considered dangerous, but they will
probably confine him to the house for sew
eral days.
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THE WALTERS COLLECTION.

New York May Get the Famous Paint
fnxs fer the Metropolitan Museum.
1t is the general impression among the
friends Of the late William I. Walters OF
Baltimore that his gallery is likely to be-
come the property of the Metropolitan Mu-
scum Of Art. In New York. He was a d.
rector Of the museum. Prof. Otto Fuchs.
director Of the Maryland Institute Of Art
said yesterday that there is a great proba-
bility that the collection will go to New
York.
There seems to be nobody, however who
speaks from a knowledge of MIR. Walters
will. 1t has hot yet been offered for pro-
bate.
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PIANOS AND ORGANS.

A NEW UPRIGHT PLANO. MADE BY LUDWIG
& Co., New York; mahogany case; latest pedal
improvements and fine, rich tone; price only
e245: terms, SO cash and SO per month; a
handsome stool and scarf complete this rare
bargain. u
Chicago cottage organ, left with US
to sell, the regular price OF which Is 500 You
may have It at SOS; s. cash and SO per month.
HUGO WORCH & CO., 925 It'll st. NV.
Pianos for rent, tuned moved and packed
for shipping. = nl5-6m
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EDUCATIONAL
IN WASHINGTON.

WASH INGTON FEMALE SEMINARY, 1920 18TH
vanced departments In charge of able teachers.
Special advantages in music, art, French, Ntera-
ture aud elocuton. Moderate terms. Miss
CLAUDIA ScIIARI PRINCIPAL. MI lm'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-04-05
COBB.
TO The Iowa County Democrat.

To The Iowa County Democrat.
The Milwaukee Clothing Company
has opened up their stock in Zimmer's
Hall and may be found there during
business hours.
The pupils of our school are work
ing to secure a high school for Cobb.
We understand If twenty-five pupils
can pass an examination we will be
entitled to high school. We hope a
sufficient number will be able to pass
the examination as we have the room
and need the advance privilege Of a
high school grade than we are now
enjoying.
Rev. G. G. Swartz vii! preach at the
M. L. church next Sabbath, April 9Th.
Let all come to hear our old pastor.
The health Of the village is good at
present.
J. j. Williams, living two miles
southwest Of Cobb offers for sale
fifteen hundred bushels Of good corn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-04-05

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-04-05
T.. C. Fielder ATTORNEY.

STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
y ss-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special
term OF the Iowa County Court, to be held in
and for said county, at the court house, in
the city of Dodgeville,, in said county, on
the 10th day Of April, A. ID. 1894, being
the second Tuesday OF said month. at two
o'clock in the afternoon of said day, the fol-
lowing matters will be heard and considered:
The application Of Mary Mari to admit to
probate the last will and testamunt pr John
Mari late of the city of Mineral Point, in
said county, deceased.
And 1t is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested, by
publishing a copy OF this order for three
weeks successfully, prior to said day OF hear
ing, in The Iowa County Democrat. weekly
newspaper published in said county.
BY order OF the court:
CHARLES w. MCILHoN, County Judge.
Dated, Dodgeville, Wis, March 8, 1894.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-04-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- IS. In Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Patrick
Whalcn, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate OF
Patrick Whalen, deceased having been
issued to Mary Whalen, widow.
Notice is hereby given that the creditors OF
said Patrick Whalen, deceased. are allowed
and limited by order OF this court until and
Guiding the first Tuesday OF October 1894,
being the I'd day of said month, to present
their claims and demands against said
Patrick Whalen, deceased, to the county
court for examination, adjustment and
allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands OF all persons against the
said Patrick Whalen, deceased, will be
examined and adjusted by this court, at the
office OF the county Judge at the court house
In the city Of Dodgeville, In said county, on
the first Tuesday of November, 1894, and on
the first Tuesday of December, 1894
Dated this 9th day OF March, 1894.
By the court
% CHARLES W. McILHoN, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-04-05
+. G. Fielder, Attorney.

NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMINISTRA-
TlON.
STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
y ss,--ln Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at u special
term Of the Iowa county court, to be held in
and for said county, at the court house, in
the city of Dodgeville, in said county, on the
10th day of April, A. d.. 1894, being the sec
ond Tuesday of said month, at nine o'clock
in the forenoon of said day, the following
matters will be heard and considercd:.
The application of A., i. Bishop: for the
appointment of an administrator of the es-
tate OF George A. Richardson late OF the city
of Mineral Point in said county, deceased.
And it Is further ordered, that public
ested by publishing u copy OF this order for
three weeks successfully prior to said day Of
hearing in the Iowa County Democrat, a
weekly newspaper published in said county.
BY order Of the court:
CHARLES W. MClTHoN, County Judge
Dated Dodgeville. Wis. Mar. 10. 1894:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-04-05

STATE OF WISCONSIN, Iowa County Court.
y In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at Il regular
term of the Iowa county court, to be held in
and for said county, at the court house, in
the city of Dodgevile in said county, on the
first day of May a. ID. 1894 being
O'Clock in the afternoon of said day, the fol-
lowing matters will be heard and cons dcrcd;
The application of Mary Dunn admins
uatriX of thr estate of Michael Dunn, late of
said county deceased, for the examination
and allowance of her ADMINISTRATION account
and the assignment of the residue of said es-
tate to such persons as are by law eentitled
to the same.
And it is further ordered that public no
ticc thereof be given to all persons inter-
cStcd by publishing Il copy of this order for
three weeks successfully, prior TO said day
of hearing, in The Iowa County Democrat, II
weekly newspaper published in said county.
BY order of the court:
Charles w. MClLHON, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis., March p, 1898
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-04-05
j. NJ. smith, Attorney.

STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that ut a regular
term Of the Iowa county Court to he held in
and for said County. at the Court House, in
the city of Dodgeyille, in said County, on
first Tuesday of said month, at ten O'clock
in the forenoon of said day the following
matters will be heard and considered:
The application of Mary l.. Mckenna adj
mlhlstratriN of the estate of Michael Nc
kenna late of said county deceased for the
examination and allowance of his admins
tratloh account, and the assignment of the
residue of said estate TO such persons rs are
by law are entitled to the same.
And It is further, ordered, that public
notice De given to all pcrsons~ interested by
publishing copy of this notice for three
weeks succggSsiVely. prior to said day of
hearing IN The Iowa Contuy Democrat u
weekly newspaper published in said county.
BY order of the court:
CHARLES ". MCILHoN, County Judge.
Dated DodGcvillc, Wis., April /, 1894
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-04-05
+. c. Fielder. Attorney.

State of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- ss.-ln Probate.
Notice is here by given that at Il regular
term of the Iowa county court, to be held in
and for said county, at the court house, i'm
the city of DodgcviIlc, in said county, on
the first frs, day of May, a. ID; 1894, being, the
in the afternoon of said day, the following
matters will he heard and considered:
The application of John W. Horn to admit
to probate the last will and testament of
Cutharine Jocstgcn late of the city of Miner
al Point, in said county, deceased
And it is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested, by
publishing a copy of this order for three
weeks successfully, prior to sal day OF hear
ing in The Iowa County Democrat u weekly
newspaper published in said Cucunty.
BY order the court:
CHARLES W. MCILHON, County Judge.
Dated Dodgcvillc, Wis. March. ~, 1894
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LEGAL NOTICES.
]. N. smith. Attorncy.

STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
y In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular
term Of the Iowa county court TO be held in
and for said county, at the court house, in
the city of Dodgeville, in said county, on the
first day of May, A. ID. 1894 being the
first Tuesday Of said month, ut ten O'Clock in
the forenoon of said day, the following mat
tiers will be heard and COnSidered:
The application james Burke executor of
of the estate of Thomas Burke, late of said
County deceased for examination and al
lOwancc of his administration account. and
the assignment of the residue of said estate
to such persons as are by law entitled to the
same
And it is further ordered that public notice
by publishing a copy Of tins notice for three
weeks successfully, prior to said day of hear
ing, in The Iowa County Democrat II weekly
newspaper published in said county.
BY order of the court:
CHARLES w. MCILuON, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis April I, 1894.