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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
KEPT THEIR AGREEMENT.
Two Illinois Farmers Pledged Themselves
to Suicide and They Did.

Two Illinois Farmers Pledged Themselves
to Suicide and They Did.
QUINCY, Ills, April 3.-Six weeks ago
Christopher Wilkey and Henry Wells
of Columbus, 20 miles west of here
made joint agreement to commit sui
eide. The two men had been in ill
health for some time and the challenge
was made and accepted while they
were journeying to Camp Point to-
gether. Willey was bachelor, found
no difficulty in carrying out his pledge
and was found dead in bed the next
morning. Saturday Wells was found
dying from the effects of morphine
poisoning. The doctors aroused him
long enough to hear his story about the
tragic contract, but could not save him.
Both the men were prominent farmers.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
Election at Snginaw.

SAGINAW. April 3.--On the face Of
the returns Democrats elect mayor
plurality of 46. and also one justice Of
the peace. Republicans elected re-
corder, treasurer, one justice Of the
peace and out Of Is aldermen. The
new council will stand l6 Republicans
and Is Democrats.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
THE ELECTRICIAN.

Magnetic and automatic telephones are
now coming to the front.
An ordinary person can light an incan-
descent lamp with his own body electricity.
Aurora, Ills, was the first city in the
world TO illuminate its streets with cleo
tricity. The wires were placed in position
in 1881.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
Democrats Secured an Alderman.

BATTLE CREEK, April 3.-The repub-
licans carried everything in the charter
election. Parker and the balance Of
the city ticket was elected by $50 ma
jority. The democrats secured one aid
erman. Council now stands eight Re-
publicans and one ID emocrat.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
A snrprise ~ Bax CITY.

BAY CITY. April 8The election
Monday was a genuine surprise. Dem
ocrats elected o. A. Marsac recorder,
and two out of IL aldermen. Repub-
Leans elect l.. p. Oldfield, justice; w.
I. Snalley, bridge commissioner, and
10 aldermen.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
%, Frnnc, workinc at His Trade.

JACKSON. March 31.-It developed at
the prison that Stonewall ]. De France
had once worked in "a broom factory,
and as there was demand for skilled
labor in the prison broomshop the noted
forger was given job at his old trade
Stonewall was little awkward at first.
but he gained confidence very soon. and
promises TO pay well for his keep by
the state. He accepts the situation
philosophically and says nothing
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

BARBoURsvILLE. KY. April S.--In q
boiler explosion in Monroe county, near
Tomkinsville, Alex Ritter, the, owner Of
the mill and two brothers named Fow-
her were killed instantly. Others are
badly injured.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
CuIIty of NLnnsiauvhter.

LANSING, March 80. The circuit court
jury returned verdict OF granddaughter
in the case of Byron M. Browne, who
shot Montgomery s. Hendershott i'll a
quarrel over game of poker last Sep
TENDER. Browne was recommended to
the mercy of the court.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

GRAND RAPIDS, April 3.--The city
election resulted in victory for Re-
publicans. lie city has been con-
sidered 700 TO 500 Democrat. The new
council will be rs Republicans to eight
Democrats.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
FORD THEATER HORROR.

Colonel Fred G. AfnswOrth Indicted For
Manslaughter.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-The United
States grand jury has returned another
indictment for granddaughter against
Colonel Fred @. Ainsworth, chief Of
the records and pension division, war
department, in the case growing out of
the Ford theater disaster of June last,
when over a score of government clerks
met death.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
nepubIicans swept Adrian.

ADRIAN, April s.. The city election
here was republican sweep. Charl'
B. Cain (Rep.) was elected mayor oy, E
b. Treat (Dem.) by 1913 majority. The
rest of the city tickets republican with
the exception of clerk, which is in
doubt.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
Equestrian Badly Injured.

GRAND RAPIDS, April edwin Loop
of Morley, while riding on horseback,
was fatally injured and his horse was
killed by going down an embankment.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06
PROPELLER SUNK.

1000 hail each are in jail awaiting
their examination.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-06

STATE OF MICHIGAN, 90
COUNTY OF SHIAwAssEE,
In the Circuit Court for the County of Shia-
wassee in Chancery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

A LEXow INvEsTIGATIoN.-The
introduction in the Common Council
last night by Mr. Cation of preambles
and resolution setting forth that prize
fights have been tolerated in this city
and that certain policemen have wit
messed them; also that policy shops
and other gambling institutions are
tolerated and, it is alleged, patronized
by those whose duty it should be to
break them up, has caused considerable
comment 1t is said by some that the
committee appointed to hear evidence
and investigate these charges cannot
compel the attendance of witnesses,
and that the whole movement will ac-
complish nothing. Per contra it is re-
ported that Judge Norton will secure a
list of those who refuse to appear or
testify before the committee and will
have such persons appear before the
grand jury. Of course, it is the wish of
most people if such state of affairs
really exists in this community to have
it ventilated, but that the reports
which are being circulated are either
erroneous or grossly exaggerated is be-
lieved by many, while others think the
resolution rather sweeping in its ma.
ture, casting, as it does, reflection
upon the whole force, when, after all,
it may appear that some only will be
found impeachable. The result is
awaited with interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28
LOCAL BREFITIES.

Eleven dodgers were at the station
house last night.
Turkeys for Thanksgiving Day sod
at l24 cents a pound to-day.
| The funeral of Mrs. Jennette Ge's
took place this morning from st. Ma
ry's Church.
The Superintendent of Schools has
ordered the public schools to be closed
tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day, and on
Friday.
George Weaver has sold to w. p.
Graves a lot on the east side of Fairfax
street, between Gibbon and Franklin,
for 500.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to William A.
Sparrow and Grace V. Thompson, of
Falls Church.
"Wife for Wife" was rendered at the
Opera House last night before fair
audience. ALI of whom present enjoyed
the entertainment.
MIR. J. T. Stone has received an extra
fine supply of oysters for Thanksgiving
Day, and has also lot of fine terrapin
at his stand on the Strand.
Merchants on the south side of King
street, between Royal and Fairfax,
were annoyed last night by boys throw
ing shot against their show windows.
Residents of south Columbus street
are again complaining of the disorderly
conduct of colored people, male and
female, who keep in the streets nearly
all night.
To morrow being a national holiday,
the postoffice will close at 10 q. m.
Mail will be collected at $50 a. IN. and
5 p. m. Only one distribution will be
made-at s q. m.
As heretofore stated, the Alexandria
Infrmary will be kept open tomorrow
to receive such contributions as the
good citizens may wish to send to this
worthy institution.
The presence in this city yesterday
evening of three police officers from
Washington gave rise to report that
they were on the lookout for crook
wanted in that city.
The mild weather of the past few
days WAS followed by sudden fall of
temperature about three o'clock this
morning, when the wind blew a gale
from the northwest.
Miss Jeanle Christopher and Mr..
Victor Kaufman were married at the
Church of the Ascension in Washington
last night. Miss Plain, formerly of this
city, was maid of honor.
The Potomac Eleven of Washington
yesterday played game of football
with the YolnEteers, of this city, near
Colross, in which the latter were de-
..eated by score of ii TO 0.
Sparks from stack in the Midland
Railway yard and dog with tin
can tied to his tail running down King
street caused an alarm of fire last night
which brought out the entire depart.
ment.
Mr.. Edward Daingerfeld is making
extensive Improvements at Malvern"
his country residence near this city. A
tower has been added which commands
a beautiful view of the surrounding
country.
Mrs. Catharine Powell, widow of Mr..
Edward Powell, died at her residence
on Prince street this morning. She had
been a sufferer for some time from an
internal complaint She was a lady
who enjoyed the respect ofall knew her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

PERSONALITIES Virginia r. Burke
is visiting Miss Epps at City Point.
Miss Evie Prescott, who has been
visiting friends in Lynchburg, has re-
turned.
Mr.. Edward Darlington, of Washing
ton, is candidate for the position OF
city engineer under the new law.
Mr.. VIM. wager, who has been in the
city on business, has left for his usual
trip through southern Virginia.
Mr.. Chas. w. Green spent yesterday
with relatives in this city.
Rev. and Mrs. Henry T. Sharp, who
were married Monday night in this city,
gave reception to their friends last
night at their home, on Walbrook ave-
nue., Baltimore. Those who assisted in
receiving were Mrs. Frank Slingluff,
Miss Blanche Richardson, DIR. ]. D.
Fisk and Mr.. Horace Slungluff. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Il. B.
Ramey, of this city.
Miss Mary Vansickler, of Loudoun
county, and Miss Leila Orrison, of Front
Royal, are visiting Mrs. R. L. Garrett
on north Washington street.
Miss Martha Grymes, of King George,
who has been on a visit to friends in
this city, left for her home to- day.
Mr.. w. B. Corse, who has been on
government Typographical work in
Texas, has returned to his nome in this
city. Before returning to this city Mr..
Corse visited many of the old cities in
Mexico.
Mr.. Wiltberger, of the Alexandria
Fertilizer Co., is i'll at the In6rmary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

SEMINARY NoTEs.-Dr. Packard,
who has been quite sick, is improving,
and is able to be out of his room.
Rev. DR.. VIM. NJ. Dame, of Baltimore,
preached fine sermon at the chapel on
Sunday.
Miss Alice Harrison, of Leesburg, is
visiting at DIR. Packard's.
DR.. F. S. Hall, teacher of mathemat-
les at the High School, celebrated his
crystal wedding on Monday evening.
Tho November number of the Month
Ia Chronicle, literary organ of the High
school, contains an excellent picture
of the late Kinloch Nelson, ID. d.,
together with an interesting sketch OF
his life by Mr.. l.. NJ. Blackford.
Mr.. Jos. Packard, of Baltimore, and
Rev. Thos. Packard, of West River,
have been on visit to their father.
Mr. Ruben Johnston and family, who
have been summering on the Hill, will
leave for Washington tomorrow where
they will spend the winter.
The ladies' oyster supper, which
came off last Saturday night, was a
great success. Whittle Hall, in which
il was held, looked bright and attrac-
tive. The tables were set with dainty
elegance and the oysters were pro-
nounced delicious. A bevy OF beautl-
full young ladies waited on the com
pany. The proceeds amounted to fifty
dollars.
Thanksgiving services will be held at
the Seminary on Thursday morning
Lectures will be suspended on that day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

OK RoAsr.-There will be an OK roast
at New Alexandria tomorrow Thanks
giving Day. the occasion being the cele-
braton of the locating at this new IN
dustrial city of several large manutac-
turing plants. Everybody is invited to
come and enjoy the fun of an old-time
Virginia barbecue. Music will be FUR
nished in the afternoon and evening by
Professor F. A. Varallo's orchestra,
aud there will be dancing at the Mt.
Vernon Hotel in the evening. Electric
cars will run to and from King street
every half hour until II o'clock mid
night. The advertisement appears on
the first page of to-day's GAZETTE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.-Lee Gepz
berger, private Waterman, discovered
last night that an attempt had been
made to break into NJ. Julius Dreifus's
store, on the Strand, between King
and Prince streets. He blew his whistle
and Lieut.. Smith and Officer Belts re-
sponded. An examination of the
premises was made, and though
evidences of an attempted burglary
could be seen, the perpetrators could
not be found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

Accommodating National City
Fire Insurance Company of Washing
ton has made an assignment of its as
sets to Messrs. G. A. Provost, of that
city, and ]. R. Cation, of this city, for
the benefit of its creditors. The as
Segment was due to the depression of
the times and the inability to realize
upon its assets to enable the company
to meet its losses. The estimated lia-
hilities are Sc, 1000, and assets S, 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

Tur RACEs.-At the st. Asaph course
,.os,erday five favnrites and a second
80 won. ;S,us dis iu.s.isli ii li.I.-
. .aIy by four successful mounts.
The last two races resulted as fol-
l0E Eirtb race, 81 furlongs-McIntyre
won. Hardy Fox second, Prig third.
Time -. Aurelian aud Nockbarren
also ran.
Little Tom second, Indra third. Time
10 Star Actress also ran.
There is now little doubt expressed
,baf the races will continue through
,he GOOD weather OF December-if not
longer.
ofto.dav the races were well attended,
tbe first four of which resulted as fol-
lows:
wor, Buckeye sec md, Tiuepenny third.
second race, 6 furlongs-Kilkenny
won. Trump second, Uncle Jim third.
Time l.11!.
Third race, 7 furlongs-McIntyre
won. Black Hawk second, Blue Garter
third. Time 1901.
Fourth race, 6 furlongs-Vocality
won. Forager second. Asia third. Time
Ill.
tomorrow:
First race, 5 furlongs-High Point
B,lle. 120; Dreibund, 1l2; Sir John, JOG;
Plrthenia, 106; Chicot. 106; Hailstone,
100: Hermanita, LOG; Buckeye, 80; Oily
Cannon, ll2; Harris, 112; Austin, 100;
Nidstar, LOG Mckee, 100.
second race, 81 furlongs-Senator
Vest, l02; Maggie Smith, "a; Anxiety,
"a: Sappho, "a; Kenneth, 100; Ninety
Seven, I04; Eanfelda, Ia; Lady Supe-
rior 90; Vision, 1O7; Vidocq, III; Chill
lor, l02.
Third race, II mile-Charter, 1O7;
Bus Garter, So; Baroness, 81; Pulitzer,
IS: Star Actress, 100; Clarus, IS; Miss
Dixie. l06: Saunterer, l12.
Fourth race. } mile-Antonio, 81;
Marriage, 100; Velvet Rose, 103: Meteor,
10l; Van Brunt, 90.
Fifth race, 6 furlongs-Wah Jim,
10: Blizzard, 10Y; Vestibule, 9S; Equa-
ton, 10l; Hammie, ITO; George Dixon,
l0j: Blue Mass, 50.
Sixth race, 1 mile-Marshall, 112;
Hardy Fox, 1O3; Little Tom, 81; War
peak. 1O3; Beauregard, "a; Mayor Cen
eral, 81; Plenty, 100; Void, JOG; Nero,
l0G; First Light, SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

BELLE BOYD, the noted Confederate
Spy, will relate her experiences tonight
at the Opera House for the benefit of
the Alexandria Light Infantry. Not
only is Belle Boyd remarkable woman,
but she is an entertainer of unusual
ability. Judging from the advance sale
of tickets large number of our citizens
will avail themselves of this opportuni
ty of seeing and hearing her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

THE ENGINEERS BILL.-The bill
providing for the election of a city en-
slneer, which was passed by the Com
mon Council two weeks since, was
passed by the Aldermen last night and
now only awaits the signature of the
Mayor to become law. The law will
gointo effect the first ofnext August, af-
Ter which time the Offices of City Sur
veyor aud Superintendent of Police are
abolished. This engineer will have
charge of all sire let work and improve
nents. He is t6be elected by Council
after having passed the necessary e4-'
animation befor$an examining board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

CHURCH SERvICEs.-Thanksgiving
Dav services will be held in this city
tomorrow as follows: Christ Church.
at 7:15 a. m; ST. Paul's, at II a. M,
and Grace at Il a. m.
A Thanksgiving service viii be held
in the Methodist Episcopal Church at
IL o'clock. Several congregations OF
the city and their ministers will unite
in this service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

There was bat one case for trial in
the Police Court this morning-that of
Philip Warren, colored, arrested b,
Officer Smith for assaulting and beating
Charles Brown, colored. 1t appearing
both were fighting they were fined IS
each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28
IMPORTANT SHOE SALE.

We have several lires of Women's and
Boys Shoes with some sizes missing. They
are all new, perfect, seasonable goods. We
can't duplicate these particular styles so this
reduction sale is the only alternative
Womens French Kid Button Shoes, patent
leather TIPS, opera toes; Womens French Kid
Button Shoes, turned solcs, opera toes. seal
loped patent leather tips; Women's Wei Kid
Butchers, welt solcs, patent leather tips
REDUCED FROM So TO 1915.
Women's "Common-sense' Dongola Lace
Shoes, tips of same; Women's Lace Shoes
opera toes. patent tips; Women's Bluchers
opera toes. patent tips Women's Button
Shoes. turned soles, opera toes patent tips
Reduced from 81 to S2.75.
Women's ''Waukenphast" Button Shoes
tips of same; Women's Button Shoes, square
toes, patent leather tips; Women's Dongola
Button Shoes, turned soles, opera toes patent
leather tips Women's "Comuon-sense" But
ton Shoes, turned soles
Reduced from So and So so to 1925.
Boys Calf Button Shoes reduced from 80
aud $3.50 to S1.50 pair.
Youths Calf Button Shoes, heels or spring
heeled. Reduced from 81 so and 50 to 81 25.
Second annex
Electric Sheared COney Capes,
Fine quality, full 30 inches long, very full
sweep, Heavy Satin Lining, High Collar.
S1S each Usual price $50.
Also Women's Chamois Jackets to he worn
under capes. Without sleeves Sa.2 With
sleeves $3.50.
Third aocF..., bet 10Th & 11th-sts building.
Table Linens, Table Ware. Kitchen
NecesSarieS, &c.
Whether it's anything for table or kitchen
use, we have a variety never go great at prices
never so favorable.
gr GOODS DEL1VERED In Alex.
ANDRLA.
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. ".
| WASHINGTON, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

THANKSGIVING DAY will not be ger :
orally observed in this city as holiday.
The banks will be closed, as we'll as
the government offices, but business
will proceed about in the usual
manner during the morning though
IN the afternoon some of the
stores will be closed. Services will
be held in number of the churches.
Many of those who have holiday will
spend the day hunting, but the turkey
dinner will be the feature of the day.
A football game in Washington in the
evening will attract the lovers of that
sport to that city while the races will
draw crowd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

MAsoUE SoIREE.-The semiweekly
dancing club, under the direction Of
Prof. Jno. l.. Proctor, gave their first
masque soiree last night at the Brad
dock House. Among the characters
assumed were the following: Indians,
w. and A. Schwartzman old maid and
old bachelor, ]. Schwartzman and Il.
Call sports, c. Simpson, 0. Simpson,
and r. Rodgers; jockeys, I'll. Cox ana
B. Waters; sailors, +. Green and ii. ar
mold colored dude, II. Friedlander.
Ladies-Fairy, Miss A. Harvey; red
riding hoods. Misses B. Schwartzman
and Edna Shuman flower girl, Miss
NJ. Schwartzman farm girl, Miss EN-
ma Smith; old women, Misses ANNE
Brown and Daisy Javins; colored wo-
men, Miss Susie Warder; yachting
girls, Miss Aunie Warder, Orrine Simp'
son and many others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

DRY GOODS.
Special Sale Of Trimmed Hats.

All the latest shapes and
styles for women and children,
fresh from our workrooms, at
$500. The same class of
goods that sold a little earlier
for So to $12. Also a few
very handsomely trimmed
Hats that have been selling at
S12 to S14 reduced to IS each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

Mr.. Fisher thought the amount too
much, and out of proportion to the adj
ditional work done by the board.
Mr.. Snowden understood that S25
paid for the entire year and for putting
in operation the new law.
Mr.. Strider said that from what he
knew of the work of the board he was
certain that if so had been paid under
the old law the work under the new
one was worth fifty dollars. The bills
were ordered to be paid.
Mr. Uhler desired to inform Council
that the bond ofS2 500 which the Mount
Vernon Electric Railroad Company
had agreed to give on entering Royal
street had not been given.
Afterwards, on motion of Mr.. Cation,
notice to file the bond was given to the
Mount Vernon Railway Company.
Mr.. Cation introduced preamble
and resolution for an investigation of
charges that the members of the police
force receive pay for protection to
prize fights, ETC., and that it was re
ported that policy gaming was carried
on in this city I; therefore, that COM
mittee of three Councilmen and two
Aldermen be appointed to take evil
dence and report on the subject.
Mr.. Cation supported his resolution
in a long speech. He said if the
charges were true punishment should
be inflicted, but if they were false the
police should be indicated.
MIR. McCuen said the reports which
prevailed on the streets as to the police
should be investigated.
The resolution was agreed to and
Messrs. Cation, Burke and Evens were
appointed the committee on the part of
the Council.
The Aldermen were invited to the
chamber of the Common Council and
heard an address by Judge Yoder on the
subject of the Dixon method for
the incineration of garbage. He pro-
posed to erecta crematory in this city
with capacity for destroying all the
city garbage and night soil for $1,000
and that if the city was not satisfied af-
ter three months trial to remove the
building without cost to the city. The
Joint convention then dissolved and
Council adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

,rr,THER PRoBABLITIEs.-For this
....-, fair; decidedly colder; northwcsterly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28

nm rises tomorrow at III and sets
44S High water 9:O9 a. m. and
u35 y. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-28
DRY GOODS
DRY GOODS.

DRY eeons - :. - pnr GOODS
ARB YOU LOOKING POR
CL0AKS?
We are almost daily receiving additions
to our cloak stock, and we have engagements
with several leading manufacturers that will
keep our supply we'll assorted for the balance
of the season.
In buying a cloak from us you may be as
sured that you will secure garment relia-
BILE in. every way. No old goods kept on
hand
Commencing with December LIST next we
will be in shape to exhibit our holiday at
fractions and we invite your frequent visits
us. One price.
7ACKETT 4 MARSHALL,