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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09
Chicago Tribune:

His elocutionary productions
received high praise, while his
facial expressions kept the
the house in a constant roar of
laughter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-09

The Blowup Takes Place While Men Arc
Fighting the Flames and Works Terrible
Havoc-Several of the Killed Are PrOmi-
nent Men-Property Loss Of 10000
Collapse of Building Fatal to Four
Two Others Missing.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18
Getting Ready for the Campaign.

A conference of Tillmanites met in Co
lumbia April 4. Each county was rep
resented by one delegate. They pas
sed the following resolutions:
/. That Convention for the nomi-
nation of State officers be held in the
city Of Columbia on the 14th day OF
August, 1894.
Q. That said convention be composed
of delegates to be elected by conven-
tions to be held in each county on the
9th day of August, 1894, each county
being entitled to double as many dele
gates as it is entitled to representatives
in both branches of the General As
sembly.
3. That the county conventions afore-
said be composed of delegates elected
by the various Reform" clubs in the
county, each club to send one delegate
for each twenty-five Performers" OF
majority fraction thereof. In those
counties where there are no dlstlnc'
"Reform" clubs the Reform" member
Of each club shall be called by the eX
ecutive Reform committeeman t.
meet at the usual place Of meeting
and delegates elected as aforesaid shal
be called to meet on the fourth day o
August, 1924.
At such meeting no member shal
participate except such as voted for tn
Reform" delegates in the August pri
mary of 1892, and all others who wi
pledge themselves to abide by and sup
port the Reform" ticket of the Stat
Reform" Convention of 1894.
4. That each Reform" candidate fo
Governor and Lieutenant Governo
shall file with the chairman of the con
mittee, thirty days previous TO tn
meeting of said convention, a write
pledge to abide by the action OF til
convention herein called and suppol
it's nominees. Respectfully submitte'
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

lently vanished. At another time
when the conversation grew little ab
truse, Leah slipped quietly from he
chair, and began wandering softl!
about the room, admiring the curios
the proof epgravings on the walls, tn
sumptuous book shelves, and the out
look over the twilight waters OF tn
Back Bay. DR.. Holmes followed ne
footsteps with tender eyes, and tool
the opportunity to ask me some ques
tions about the little maiden. When
at the end OF about an hour, We rose t.
90 he inquired whether Leah possessed
photograph Of him. She did not! Why
then that fault OF circumstances mus
be amended at once. he had pile
fresh photographs taken within thes
few months, and she must accept oneo
them. This photograph wal later thai
any that mad yet been published, and
although admirable, represented thu
familiar, dear old face all covered with
network OF minute wrinkles. he mus
also give Leah bis autograph; and b
had the patience to 81. down and writ
his full name very clearly and hand
somely, but in a hand that could no
help trembling little, at the bottom
Of the photograph. By this tim,
Leah's delight had become 80 manifest
ly great that he sat musing for min
ute with his hand resting upon he
curls. II think I must give you one o
my books" he said; ''how would yor
like The One Hoss ShayT" No objec
tion was raised; anu after little search.
ing he found a dainty volume IL
stamped red covers, of the "One-Host
Shay" largely printed, with Numerous
illustrations by Howard Pyle, whom
Leah remembered and spoke gratefully
Of as the author OF "Men of Iron," and
many other charming children's tales
1t was the last copy Of this edition tina
DR.. Holmes possessed, and he wrote hi
name out in it once more with a pleas
ant inscription. As Leah said good-by
he asked II she had not kiss for him
and she left the beautiful study owe
the blue water, with her head whirlint
and a delighted sensation Of havin
been on enchanted ground.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

case. Those were the days Of Con.
| gressional nominations for the presi.
dency. James Brannon came to bat.
talon muster at Poolsville. He wai
Colonel Of the regiment at that time
and sprung up presidential nomina.
ton. He called himself the agent OF
| Joseph Gist, who was then the mem
| ber of Congress from the old Pinckney
District and asked for instruction for
he would support him in 1924. Col.
BranDon rode up to the battalion,
accompanied by James Edwards. They
were both superbly mounted. He in
troduced Major Henry and called on
the Battalion to 60 into some measure
to give Mr.Gist the proper instructions.
There were loud calls for Major Henry
for speech. Henry was on the alert.
He pulled off lis hat and Tade a strong
speech. at the close of it some one
shouted for Col Brown to name twenty
representative citizens to put Mr.. Gist's
instructions In proper form. Major
Henry. of course, was chairman, assisted
by nineteen Of the more intelligent
citizens. Major Henry and his COM
mittee retired in secret session for
short time. All the committee were
6pely mounted, which added much to
their appearance. Colonel Brannon
asked the chairman if his committee
was ready to report. He was answered
in the affirmative. Loud calls were
made for the report. Major Henry
rode to the front and stated that the
committee wished Mr.. Gist to support
John G. Calhoun for President. No
person was named for Vice President.
presume as that was Major Henry's
first entrance into politics, they forgot
to make any recommendatioaSor Vice
President. The report was. rather
coolly received, but no particular OPP
position was made to it and Colonel
Brannon was instructed to forward it
to Colonel Gist. Col. Brannon was
lucky that his lifetime friend Capt.
Bill Anderson happened not to be there
that day. He was an incorporating
Jackson man and when he heard Of
the meeting he Internationally de-
nounced it, About that time Mr.. Cal
houn's friends withdrew him from the
race for President and successfully put
him on the track for Vice President.
Every other week if not proyidentally
l will give sketch of politi-
cal history Of the country, alternating
each week with sketches Of noted char
acters.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18
LA GRIPPE.

During the prevalence Of the Grippe
the past seasons twas a noticeable iact
that those who depended upon Dr.
King g New Discovery, not only had a
speedy recovery, but escaped all OF the
troublesome after effects Of the malady.
This remedy seems to have a peculiar
power in effecting rapid cures not only
in cases of La Grippe, but in all Disea,
ses of Throat, Chest and Lungs, and
has cured cases of Asthma and Hay
Fever of long standing: Try it and be
convinced. 1t won't disappoint. Free
Trial Bottles at Ligon's Drug Store.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

The same old story comes from Co.
iumbia. Two white boys, Neal Rsamel
and Pisscs> Rucker, were fooling With
two cheap pistols In the kitchen of l.
F. Youmsns. Henry Thackam, col
ored, carries milk to Mr.. Youmans
When he entered the kitchen the boyt
began to snap their pistols at hin
thinking they were not loaded. Ream-
sr's pistol did 60 of and infict a mortal
wound In tho skull of Thackam.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

There Is a strong and increasing
desire on the part Of many citizens OF
the county ITO get together" politically.
What they mean by that. we hardly
know. II one means that all should
come over 20 his side and support his
measures and candidates, then they
will hardly get together" If there Is
an earnest desire, however, on the
part of our best and most loyal citizens
to take q course aud. avoid rash and
unreasonable extremes and support for
orace only such men ss have experience
and who are wise, just and fair, then
there may be a coming together. What
do you have to say about it, Let Re
formers, Tillmanites, Haskellites, Third
Partyites and classes express their
opinions.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

-aAt the York court &. A. Parish was
indictsd for violating the dispensary
law by selling orange cider" that made
witness "tobersble drunk" Parish
stated that he had written to Governor
Tillman, stating what he waa selling
and asking what he should do. The
Governor promised to advise him, but
failed. The jury brought in averdict
Of mot guilty" a. soon as they could
write 1t. A similar case was mol prossd.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

Since The campaign Of 1890 the
Conservatives Of the State have not
been 10 quiet, well behaved and law
abiding a. they are today. Notwith-
standing that fact Governor Tillman Is
organizing force Of twenty-five thous-
and troops to keep them under. He
has called for the Tillmanites all over
the State to organize into military com
panieA and arm themselves with shot
guns, pistols or anything else that will
shoot. Fall In line. wool hats, and
obey yoar masters call. The next time
. eonstabls has an application OF shoe
leather, the whole force OF wool hats
will be called out. Let the work OF
reform proceed. 1t is good thing for
the business interests Of the State.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

Ono would not think the Supreme
Court Of this State disposed to show q
litfls hnmor now and then, but it Is q
net nsveSthsless. Chief Justice Nc
Iyer called the extra session In due form
and the sowned judges were in place
and s1pectant lawyers sat around
waiting to see the lightning strike.
After . few,moments of greatest gravity
Justice MeIver asked II there were any
motions to make. There being no re-
spenss, he announced the court ad-
iournsd until Saturday. Thus ended
the three days wonder.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

Congressman Wilson reached New
Orleans last Saturday He ia slowly
improving. He positively refuses to
talk on the tariff bill, which indicates
that his mind is in a sound condition
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

The State Constsbles are no longer
spies. They are ordered by the Cover
nor to wear their badges on the outside
OF their coats 30 that they may be rec
ognizsd at once. Call them gentlemen
by the grace OF Tillmsn," If you please
hereafter and do not hint that they ale
spies.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

The var 10 over and the army Of the
Pedee has been paid Oh and disbanded.
Fifty years from today the widows VI
the boys who sacrificed so much to
obey Tillmsn's orders will be drawing
pensions. We believe that when the
people, . quarter Of a century from
this date, look backward to this years
history, they will unanimously declare
that every volunteer who answered
the Governors call, Is entitled to
pension. 1t was fearful service to obey
such q oommander-in-c
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

Charleston Is to have . novel race
this week. Jask Prince Is celebrated
wheelmap. He proposes not only to
beat one horse, but he will run against
two. The distance is twenty milef,i
One Of the horses will make the firsf
ten milsS and then the second will take
HI, s,ss: Ehs AsE;ss ssssa aEslss; 49,
mile. Prince win roll over a woodei;
tack, xhils the horses will run on tho
nround
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

governor Tillman n doing much to
attract capital from other States and to
promote the welfare and prosperity OF
our people. An army of $4,000 volun-
teers,s ready to move with shot guns,
piStols; fence rails, scythe blades and
pitch forks whenever he gives them the
nod, will draw the attention OF capital
lists to our State. We will hardly be
able to keep them out. The fact Il
they will spoil MS all with the wealth
they will rush In whom they know 1t Ii
to be protected by $4,000 Of Tillman'
followers. The fact 10 the Governor
ought to write 8 treatise on politica
economy.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

"A heavy storm Of snow. sleet and
rain psssed over the States Of Michigan
and Wisconsin the first Of last weeA.
The trees were laden with ice and in
some places the snow was 10 to 20
inches deep.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18
A Gay Boy and Giddy Girl.

Tomorrow poor, betrayed Willie
Breckinridge will so on the stand and
relate the sad story Of his seduction and
betrayal by the wicked and de.
signing Madge Pollard who lured him
to an assignation house and there By
her wiles robbed him OF his virtue. It
was an evil day for Willie when he met
the enchantress Who made fish netsof
his character. He basked in her smiles
for long time, but when he attemnfeal
spAeh row:her. ~ ,he sorSs thass..Szs
& ssl ssss VI sSs ss4sssdsc 4ssds AXE NE
Co,oners cash and "c..o out Of his life"
as he delicately expresses it, but she
received his coin and fingered with him
with a leech-like tenacity that gave
him that tired feeling" and made him
long for a very retired lodge In some
vast wilderness, where Madges do not
corrupt and designing women do not
break in and steal away the virtue OF
gray-headed statesmen and lecturers on
the social purity Of the home and that
sort of thing. She took his money and
his peace of mind and made merry with
them. When he BECAME too mutinous
she drew her revolver and bade
him come to her arms. He had to
choose between her arms and her fire
arms, and he chose the former, al
though the latter would probably have
been the cheapest in the end. His lit
tie Msdgie had caught a big fish and
she knew how to operate her reel. She
is evidently an accomplished fisher OF
men and she knows the difference in
value between a rural sucker like old
man Rhodes and nice game fish OF the
Breckenridge species. She caught the
Colonel by the gills and she is holding
him up before the public that it nay
see what scaly fish he is. Madge is
Tartar, and she and her poor unfor'
tunate victim who is paying so dearly
for his youthful indiscretion constitute
something akin to tartar emetic. Let
the public throw both Of them up and
let the scavenger cart carry them away.
The hot weather is coming on and we
should guard against epidemics OF all
kinds.-KnoIville Tribune.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

A Are occurred in the cotton ware
house Of the Piedmont mills last Sunday.
1t contained 1864 bales of cotton, ahon'
half Of which was destroyed. 1t was
fully covered by insurance.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

DIR. Payne, who killed Henry Green,
the colored cook at Darlington, applied
to Judge Aldrich for bail. An order
was signed admitting him TO bail in the
sum Of $4,000.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18

IA IL said that body, buried nine
zysara agoin q Nashville cemetery, was
taken-apNa few days ago for shipment
to another place. Petrifaction had
taken place and its weight was 600
pounds.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1894-04-18
EDITORIAL CHIT-CHAT.

Congressman Izlar was sworn in last
week and Is now taking part in the
councils Of the nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-03
THEGAZETTE.
MONDAY EVENING sEIT. 8 1894.

VIRGINIA's WEALTH IN APPLES
Never having looked into the. census
reports on the subject we are surprised
at the following statement from the
Lynchburg Ne,cs 1--WE really did not
know until we looked at the last census
report yesterday that Virginia is next
TO the largest apple growing State 10
the whole country. Her apple crop in
1889 was 1891 ,455 bushels, and her
peach crop 100000. Kentucky is
the only State ahead of her in her
.Iple crop, her crop being 10,670,3S9.
BY proper cultivation Virginia can
Gouble her crop in the next decade, and
her apples are conceded tobe the best
Ia the world She can more than double
her revenue from that source"
This emboldens us to renew our invl'
ta'ion 10 the Valley fruit growers to
hold convention this fall in Staunton.
We have handsome hall, the Column
bian, in which to meet, we have ex-
ceptional hotel facilities, with the
cleverest landlords in the universe, and
we have a FIRST class fruit market that
is growing rapidly and that it would
pay all the Valley fruit men to know
intimately. We are bound to have this
convention .-!StauRtoa Ne,Us.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-03
LEGAL.
vYIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
Y Circuit Court, Of Westmoreland county,
A,o,rt 1904

VIRGINIA In the Clerks Office of the
v Circuit Court, Of Westmoreland county,
in vacation, August 30, 1894.
C. W. Walcott S. D, Watson, John A. Pierson,
Rudolph Watson and W. F. Renshaw, lot
owners in the town of Colonial Beach,
Westmoreland county. Virginia, who sue
on behalf of themselves and all other lot
owners in said town who may come In and
contribute TO the costs of this suit. COM
plainants, against John T. Given, Thomas
T. Thurlow. James A. Clarke and Hugh L.
Taggart, surviving trustees in deed bear
ing date October 31st, 1882, from Henry
]. Kintz, trustee, and W. w. Evans, de-
PENDANTS In chancery.
Memo: The object of this suit is to sub
stitute the Council OF the town o. Colonial
Beach," in the place and stead OF the survlv-
ing trustees under the said deed of October
31st, 1882, to wit John T. Given, Thomas
T. Thurlow, James A. Clarke and Hugh L.
Taggart, and to construe the said deed OF DC
tober 31st, 1892.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed that John
T. Given, Thomas T. Thurlow, James a.
Clarke and Hugh Z. Taggart are non. residents
of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1T Is
ordered, that said defendants appear here
within fifteen days after due publication OF
this order, and do what is necessary to pro-
tect their interest in the premises.
Teste: J. WARREN HUT. Clerk.
Ashton & Washington, D. q.
A Copy Teste: j. WARREN HUT, Crk.
sep1 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-03
SOCIETY," iNkEt T0RY.

K!nsi;Ia ';'emp.ai, Old Dom NOS tunniaa'i
erv me.ts every ;l.iId Friday Of each :noAtf
at Masonic Ten IL.
RoyaI t.ich HAPPIER Mount Vernon Royal
Arch Chapter meets every first Friday of esch
caonth III Masonic Temple.
Alexand.ia-W Washington Lodge of Ma
SONS meets on the second and fourth Thurs.
days of each month.
Andrew Jackson Lodge of Masons meets OF
the first and third Thursdays OF each month.
Potomac Lodge Of Odd Fellows, No. IS.
meets in their hall, ON north Columbus street
every Friday night.
Ssrenta Lodge /. o. o. F., No. As, meets in
their hall, on King street, every Tuea'1y
night
Marley Encampment, No. &, meets every
second and fourth Monday at Odd Fellows
Hall, north Columbus street.
Mechanics Lodge Knights of Pythias, No.
8, meets every Thursday night in Pythian
Hall north Pitt street
Oriental Lodge knights of Pythias meets
every Friday night on north Pitt street.
Alexandria Lodge K. of P, No. 10, meets
Wednesday nights at Sarepta Hall, King
street.
Hal every Friday night.
Golden Light Lodge of Good Templars
meets in their hall, on south Fairfax street,
every Tuesday evening.
Talisman Lodge Good Templars meets every
Monday night in Pythian Hall, north Pit
Etreet.
Junior Order Rechabitcs meets every Mon
day night at Good Templsrs hall, south Fair
taA street
Refuge Council, Sons of Jonadab, No. -,
meets every Monday night at Sarepta Hail.
Juvenile Templars meetd every Saturday
afternoon at Good Templars' Hall south Fair.
fax street
Champion Castle, No. 5, Knights of Golden
Eagle meets every Wednesday night at Good
Tenplals hall, south Fairfax street.
Alexandria Council Royal Arcanpm meets
n Potomac Hall room, north Columbus street,
second and fourth Tuesday.
Belle Haven Lodge Knights of Honor meets
every first and third Tuesday in Potomac
Lodge room, north Columbus street.
Robert Andrews Division Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers meets first and third
Sunday in Potomac Lodge room.
Osceola Tribe OF Red Men, No. 1, Imeets
every Thursday night in Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria Catholic Beneficial Society meets
every Sunday night in St. Mary's Hall, corner
Royal and Wolfe streets.
Young MeI's Sodality Lyceum meets every
Sunday night in their hall on Duke street.
Lafayette Lodge No. II, Independent Or.
der Mechanics meets Wednesday night at
Pythian Hail. north Pitt street.
Alexandria Council, No. 3d. Jr. o. o. A. n.
meets Thursdays at Odd Fellows Hall, on
nerth Columbus gtreet.
Rathbone Division, Uniform Rank &. of p.
meets every other Wednesday at PythiaD
Castle, Pitt street.
Alexandria Light Infantry meet every Mon
OF kbo,r AVN !,
Confederate Veterans meet first Monday
night in each month at Columbia Engine
House.
Sons OF Confederate Veterans meet first
Wednesday in each month.
Mount Vernon Court, No. 7713, A. O. F.
of A. meet every Tuesday night at Pythian
Hall, north Pitt street.
1. o. B. B. meets first Monday in each
month.
Bethel Congregation meets first Sunday Of
very quarter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-03

"For several years I have recommended
your Castoria,' and shall always continue to
do so as it has invariably produced beneficial
results
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-03
RAILROADS.
vITASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
w MOUNT VERNON ELECTRIC RAIL-
Time Table in Effect August 1, 1894.
MoUNTvERN. N DIVISION, Week Days.


soUTHBogND.
Leave Ale1andria 6:31, 9:2O, 1925 and
11:25 q. M, and 1925, 1:25. 2:25, 3:ob,
$50, 4:06, SOC, 7:1O* and S;1Os P: m. -
Leave Riverside Park 7:O3 9:45, 1920
and 11:50 a. M, and 1850, 1:5O, 2;oo, $780,
APO, 4:35, 5:37, 1852 and $3.50 p. m.
Arrive Mount Vernon 7:OS, $3.50. 1855
and 11:55 a. m and 1856, 1:55, 2:55, $40,
4:25, 4:40 and $40 p. m.
Returning, Week Days,
Leave Mount Vernon ITO, $50. 1855
and 11:55 a. M, and 1855, 1855, 2:55, 3:55,
Alp, 4:55. 500, and 5:45 p. M.
Leave Riverside Park TIA, 1000, 1929
and 1859 a. m, and 1853, 1:59, 2:59, 3:59.
4:16, 5:O4, $50, 1888 and $3.50 p. m;
Arrive Alexandria 7:50. 1925 and 11:25
a. m, and 1925, 1:25, 2:25, 1925, 4:25,
AT, 500, 5:2S, 6:21, $3.50 and 9:25% p.
IN. @Pleasant evenings only.
MOUNT VERNON DIVISION.
ION pleasant Sundays only.]
soUrHBoUND (sundays),
Leave Alexandria zoos, 9:1O, 1910 and
lilo a. M, and 1910, lilo, 2:1O, BIO. 4:lO,
Arrive Riverside Park 1882, 9:43, 1913
and I1:43 M. and 1913, LAB, 2:43,
3:43. 4:43. $3.50, 6:43, TAB and s:43 p. M;
Arrive at Mount Vernon 1888 a. M land
2:43, 3:43, 4:43 and 5:43* p. m.
Returning (Sundays),
Leave Mount Vernon TAOS a. m, and 200,
300, 400 and 5:45# p. N.
Arrive Riverside Park 7:44a, $3.50, 1913
aud 1856 a. M, and 1855, 1:55, 200,
800, 4:55, 5:49@, 6:55, 1866 and s:55 p: m:
Arrive Alexandria 5000, 1927 and 11:27
a. m, and 1927, 1:27, 2:27, 3:27, 4:27,
5:27, 6:27@, 1877, 1927 and 9:27 p. nj.
@Ihrough trains to Mount Vernon will be
run every Sunday.
GEO. r. PHILLIPS, Genl Psssgr. Agt.