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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-01-15
SOME QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN
EDITOR.

Talk about the superiority of the
great city editorl What editor of the
most colossal journal in New York or
Gulcago could do the things the versa
VIC Individual at the head of the Ia
uafoa Qa) BugEe accomplishes and
'e1 to tell the taleF
aere is the list of his achievements
Suu accomplishments, which, he de-
~ases' ne sets forth sin Justice to our
N'akes a hustler for the newspaper
Suaness in this locality just now, but
NJ Bugte is equal to the emergency.
"s can write a poem, discuss the tariff,
Ip'fe a ball game, report a wedding,
wood, beat a lawyer, describe a
~Oso mat the readers will shed their
ops, make a dollar do the work of
~ SHINE at a soiree, address a horti-
- utal society, measure calico, abuse
so,,, 'qlor habit, test whiskey, sub
49, Tue 70 charity, go withou5 meals,
j.. "'k the free silver, defend bimetall-
sneer at snobbery, wear diamonds,
A.. Ient advertisements, overlook scan
ni praise babies, delight pumpkin
- 7Fs' minister to the aflicted. heal
UiSsruntled, fight to a finish, set
p asG, mold opinion, sweep the Office,
at mr. Une widows, run for office, speak
eys.SayeF meeting and stand in with
'0ooy and everything.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-01-15
RESOLUTION.

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
REIDsYILLE, N. @.
The resolution given below was
unanimously adopted by Salem ALI
ance No. 665, Rockingham county, and
orders sent to you with request to pub
Iish In your paper.
WHEREAS, We the members Of the
Salem Alliance No. 665, in regular ses
sion, this the 22nd day of December,
1894, believe that the act of the Legis
lature of 1893, In amending the Char
ter Of the Farmers State Alliance of
North Carolina, was a coWardly at
tempt to destroy the usefulness of the
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-01-15

for g which he has stated ina
letter bearing date of the goth of De-
cember, and recognizing the fact that
the people intended to elect you Solici-
tor of the Third District, I hereby
tender you the appointment to fill the
vacancy.
Ihave the honor to be,
Yours very truly,
ELIAS CARR,
Governor.
A letter similar to the last has also
been sent to Mr.. Fl. f. Seawell, the
contestant in the Seventh Judicial
District.
Their counsel has given notice that
neither would accept the commission.
They will bring suit to secure their
right to the position for four years and
not for two years, which is all the time
the Governors commission would
cover.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-01-15
LUMBERToN. N. c.. 10. 1894.

Hon. Elias Carr, Governor Of North
Carolina, Raleigh, N. G.
DEAR SIR: Ireceived to-day official
notification of the fact that my election
to the Office of Solicitor of the Seventh
Judicial District had been certified
according to law.
For reasons now well known, re-
spectfully decline the commission, and
inform you at once, SO that you may
take such further action as the public
interests may demand and you may
think proper and jest.
Very respectfully,
N. A. MCLEAN.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-01-15
Poetry.
WHAT'S THE

Good Doctor Thurber. tell us
What ais the president?
bas he got electionists
Or Is his ankle bent?
Why stays he so at woodley?
why doesn't he come outP
Is ne suffering with Me asma.
Ut has he got the gout2
Say, is it wilsonasisP
Oh since the recent blast.
has his Ease of Tarifmentia
Oerturned his head at last?
Perhaps it's Letteresia:
Or is 1T Message itch?
Or q touch of ~Partyfobia,
mat gives his rage the twitch?
Or is 1t Bopdomania,
w tch no one understands?
Ut congressional eczema,
Which breaks out on his hands?
Or Elephantiasis
Developed in his I?
Or q case of Turned doWnitis,
Which makes his fever highP
Say, is 1t Groveramorbus,
Cerebro spinal Me?
Or is 1t simple symptoms
Or general atrOphy?
1t may be Mugwumposis.
To yield to syllabubs;
Or Is 1T IncometaXia.
Or merely muIligrubs2
Cord Doctor Thurber, tell u s
We cannot endure this:
The nation thirsts for knowle dge
Of his diathesis.
Mean Yo1k. C,,y
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-01-15
RALEIGH. N. G.. Dec. % 1894

RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. %. 1894.
Claude II. Bernard, Esq, Greenvi1Ie,
N. O.
DEAR SIR: Mr.. John E Woodward
having refused to accept the commits
sion as Solicitor of of the Third Judi
cial District, rendered to him in con-
formity with the certificate of election
sent to me by the Secretary of State
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1895-01-15

AUidnceman, If goa receive q sample
copy Of this paper, 1t IS to remind goa!
that you should send US one dollar and
get 1t n gear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
By o'Neal & Luat. Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF THE PROPERTY
A. OF THE
OLD DOMINION BOAT CLUB.

By virtue of a deed of trust from the Old
Dominion Boat Club of Alexandria, Va, dated
June 9th, 1892, and recorded in Deed Book
27, page 533, of the Land Records of the city
of Alexandria, Va, and by direction of the
holder of the note thereby secured, the under.
signed trustee will sell at public auction in
front of the Royal street entrance to the Mar
ket Building of the city of Alexandria, Va,
at u o'clock noon, ON
SATURDAY, July 18th, 1885,
the following property, to wit: ALL THAT
LOT OF GROUND WITH THE IMPROVE
MENTS THEREON, in the city of Alexan-
dria, Virginia, bounded as follows, to wit
Beginning at point on the east side of the
Potomac Strand sixty feet ten inches north of
Duke street, and running thence eastwardly
parallel with Duke street, into the river Poto-
mac, then returning to the starting point and
running north parallel with Union street
thirty mine feet two inches, thence eastward
parallel with Duke street into the river and
thence south to connect with the first line.
together with the dock, wharf and water
privileges.
Terms for sale-Cash. -
je21 is ---EasasesNEAL, trustee,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
Alexa,slria 6agetts,

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building, $40 & 3t2 Prince st.
Daily one year, So six months $3 zone month
so cents.
Tri-Weekly one year 81; ak months 81;
three months 81.
AL transient advertisements must be paid for
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Contract advertisers will not be allowed to OK
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at transient rates. and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for.
Resolutions in memoriann, Of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, viii
only be printed ia this paper as advertise
ments.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchange. Advertisements, or
ders for the paper, news or any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postofice Alexandra, Virgin
Is, rs second-class matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
REAL ESTATE, &c.
M. B. HARLOW & CO.,
Real Estate Loan 6 Insurance Brokers
NO. 1O7 IS. ROYAL STREET.

MONEY to loan on gilt edge security
$500, $500, 81, 900, $1,000, $4,000.
FOR SALE.
BUSINESS PROPERTY, southeast corner
of King and Alfred streets; an established
drug stand; brick store (; now under lease of
four years at a yearly rental of $500. If sold
at once can be bought cheap.
King street, near Royal, THREE.STORY
BRlCk. fine business property. If sold now
a bargain to the purchaser
DECIDED BARGAINS.
Duke street, 15-ROOM BRICK HOUSE
8. m. j. (; location unsurpassed. Price SO, 500;
$1,000 cash; balance to suit purchaser.
Prince street, near Alfred, 12-ROOM
BRICK HOUSE; LARGE LOT; choice To-
cality. Price $500. Easy terms.
Prince street, near Pitt, 11-ROOM BRICK
HOUSE; "a. m. l.. lot 3OxSO. Price SO, 800;
only 5000 cash balance long time.
Columbus street, near Cameron, GROOM
BRICK HOUSE. A bargain, $4,000. Easy
terms.
Columbus street. near Queen, 11-RooM
AND BATH BRICK HOUSE; lot 21x90;
choice location; corner property. Price
$3.50. Easy terms.
Pitt street, BEAUTIFUL HOME, 10
rooms a. m. i. lot 82x12O; side alley fruit,
uOW6IS anu plenty OF SnhQe. fr1ce SO,OOO.
Queen street TWO THREE-ROOM BRICK
HOUSES; lot 3Ox1O0 to 15-feet alley. I'M
proving locality. A bargain, 81 100.
We have number of SMALL HOUSES
with good lots which can be bought at low
prices, on easy terms Small cash payment
balance monthly. Equal to paying rent.
BUILDING LOTS.
Patrick street, near King, TWO LOTS,
1715x107 feet. each 5000.
Duke street, near Patrick, LOT 16x100
feet; good old Frame House on it; $3.50.
Prince street, near Alfred, LOT 25x1O0
feet to an alley. Improved by two small
Brick Houses, 81, 400.
Patrick street. near Princess, LOT 36x11S
King street, near West, LOT 51x1oo feet
to an alley 81 200.
TEN CHOICE LOTS on north Alfred street
Improving section. Price each $175 if sold
at once. Terms will be So cash, and 81 per
week. No better opportunity to secure q
home site. Buy now, prices will be higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09

MONEY to loan on gilt edge security
$500, $500, 81, 600, $1,000, $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
For Over Fifty Years,

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs.
Winslows Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allsys all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for Diarrhea Is pleasant to the
taste. Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its value
is lncalculable. Be SIRE and ask for Mrs. Wing
lows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
octl2 go d&rw1yr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
PROPOSALS.
.NoTIOE TO CONTRACTORS.

BIDS are invited for the grading of the
west end of Fraser avenue, in Jefferson Dis
trict, Alexandria county. Virginia. Profles
showing the work to be done may be seen at
the Office of the County Clerk in Alexandria,
Va, on and after JUNE 25TH, 1895, where
specifications may be obtained BIDS will
be received until noon JULY 11TH, 1895.
Bids must be enclosed in sealed envelopes and
addressed to the Supervisors of Alexandria
county, Va. Bidders must be prepared 10
furnish acceptable bonds within 4S hours af-
ter contract is awarded. Tho right is reserv-
ed to reject any or all bids.
June Goth, 1895.
FRANK HUME,
Je2l I'd Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
Two Lives Saved

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of junction CITY Ill.
was told by her doctors she had CONSUMPTION
and that there was no hope for her, but two
bottles of DIR. Kings New Discovery COM
pletely cured her and she says it saved her
life. Mr.. Thos Eggers, of 139 Florida street,
San Francisco, suffered from dreadful cold,
approaching Consumption. tried without re-
suit everything else, then bought one bottle
of DIR. Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally thankful
1t is such results, of which these are samples
that prove the wonderful efficacy of this
medicine in Coughs and Colds Free trial
bottles at E. S. Leadbeater s. Sons DRUG
Store. Regular size SOC and 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09

w. II. Nelson, who is in the drug
business at Kingville, Mo-, has so much
confidence in Chamberlain's Coic,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy that he
warrants every bottle and offers to re-
fund the money to any customer who is
not satisfied after using it. Mr.. Nelson
takes no risk in doing this because the
Remedy is a certain cure for the dis
eases for which it is intended and he
knows it. It's for sale by L. Stabler
& Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09

dreds OF dollars 10 no purpo9e. nave taKen
ten bottleB OF the Discovery and am en-
tirely cured. -rts. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
Encourage Home Enterprise.

GoMETHING TO REMEMBER have
y Just received from Carlsbad, Germany, q
lot of FINE CHINA, TEASETS, 56 pieces,
which we offer you in two shapes, aud in four
decorations at ST per set. Also from Limoges,
France, from the celebrated factory of Havi-
land & Co, lot of DINNER SETS, 103
pieces, at $2S,50. These figures may aston.
ish you, and lead you to believe that they
are some dealers old stock that we have
taken off his hands at q low price. We assure
you to the contrary that they are new, dainty
fresh patterns of our own importation, and
never offered in this or any other American
city until now All we ask is an inspection
of these goods. If you want your pick you
will have to call early this week. See our
west window for these goods.
Ell. MILLER & CO.,
Importers and Jobbers
BIT King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09

EoR RENT.-1oO yards from Electric
~ Road and convenient to local depot.
THREE TWO STORY PRESS BRICK
HOUSES, with stone trimmings. All modern
improvements. Six rooms, besides large
pantry and bath. Large dry cellars, bay
windows, side gardens and parking in front.
S15 and S16.66 per month. Also houses for
sale. WHEAT & SUTER.
1905 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Wash
lngton, d: c., or Alt s. Fairfax Street,
Alexandria, Va. feb14
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
EDUCATIONAL.

|tDIcHMoND FEMALE SEMINARY,
III No. 3 East Grace ST., Richmond, Va.
JOHN u. POWELL, Principal. MRS T. G..
PEYTON, Associate Principal. The twenty
third session of this Boarding and Day School
will begin September 25th, 1895, and close
June 10th, 1896. Course of instruction from
Primary to Collegiate Department full and
thorough. The best advantages in Music,
Art and Languages. Richmond offers many
advantages for improvement in Lectures, Con-
certs etc. For details, apply for catalogue TO
the Principal. jy1 m,wGsf 2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
AUCTION SALES.
By O'Neal & Lupt. Auctioneerg.

by " neal q Lunt, AGctl0neer3.
PY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
- Circuit Court of Alexandrie county en-
tered in the case of Willis A. Law and others
vs. Mary K. Law on tho 31st day of May,
1895, the undersigned commissioners of sale
herein named will offer for sale to the highest
bidder at public auction on the premises, on
TUESDAY, July 10th, 1895,
the following described property situate in the
! county of Alexandria, Va. at o'clock p. m.
First: Beginning at "a" a small flint stone
IN Lnber lane road, corner of the said ABB
ner W. Laws land and the land of Aarcy's
heirs thence S. 1912 w. 24.92 chains to
b, stone on the southern edge of the said
road In the line of the tract a corner of the
homestead lot; thence n. 23o So w. $50
chains to 'C, stone in the eastern line of the
said lot; thence N. 1912 E. 90. ST chains to
ID, stone in the western line of the land of
said Marcy's hoirs thence with the said line S.
330 90 Z. S.94 chains to the beginning, con-
tanning twenty acres including one rood and
eleven and one-half poles covered by lane
25 feet wide, being the same property which
was conveyed to Abner W. Law by Basil Hall
and wife by deed dated October %, 1879.
Second: Beginning at &c" stone in the
eastern line of the said homestead lot, corner
to lot of 20 acres; thence N. 79As E.
23.57 chains to ID" stone in the western
line of the land of Marcy's heirs, corner of
the said lot Of 20 acres; thence N. $50 55'
w. 2.33 chains to stone in the said line
thence S. 1912 w. 2315 chains to stone in
the said eastern line of tho homestead lot
thence with the said line S. 23O 55' E. 2.20
chains to the beginning, containing acres
and a lane 25 feet wide on tho eastern side of
the said homestead lot being, the same prop
erty conveyed to Abner w. Law by Basil Hall
e. L. Z
Terms of Sale: 0ne.third of the purchase
money in cash on the day of sale and the
1egidue in three instalments of one, two and
three years after the day of sale, to be secured
by the bonds of the purchaser or purchasers
with good personal security and to bear in
terest at the rate of & per cent. per aunum
from the day of sale and the retention of title
until the same are fully paid. Conveyancing
at the cost Of the purchaser
SAMUEL g. BRENT,
JAMES e. CLEMENTS, Comm'rs.
WIFI w nnTJCr ACC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
Apply.a particle of the
Balm well up into the
nostr Is. After a mo-
ment draw a strong
breath through the
nose. Use three times
a day, after meals pre-
ferred, and before re-
firing.
elLlla HEAD
AGRICULTURAL.
THE new CHAMPION MOWER.

Wonderful Wobble Gear. No wear, no lost
motion, no noise, no breaking of gears, or PIT
man, or knives or guards. Every good fea-
ture and no bad ones.
The only newer that hal a self'adjusting
cutter bar. The bar will fold down as well
as up. :,
The only mower on which the knife will
run when the bar is placed in an upright po-
stion.
The only mswer that can be successfully
used among trees, stumps or on very rough
ground.
CHAMPION SINGLE REAPERS, THE
CHAMPION DR0PPER.
The very best on the market and lowest
prices.
a full line of REPAIRS, and prices much
reduced.
HAYTEBDERs, HAY RAKEs, BINDER
TWINE, HAY CARRIERS, HAY FORKS,
end full line of HARVEST TOOLS geneI-
ally.
HERBERT BRYANT,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGIN IA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09

In the cause of Willis a. Law and Others
VS.. Mae E. Law, the commissioners appointed
by the decree of the Circuit Court o. i,iiecxan-
dIia county, Virginia, on the 31st day of
May, 1895, to make sale of the real estate
have executed the bond required by law and
filed the same in the clerks office.
Teste: II. II. YOUNG, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
MEETINGS.

A CALLED MEETING of the stockholders
N of IVY HILL CEMETERY is specially
requested at the office of K. Kemper. No. 21S
King street, on SATURDAY, July 13, at IL
o'clock N. A full attendance is desired as
business of Importance will be considered.
By order of the Board,
je29 I'd HERBERT BRYANT, Sec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-07-09
GXANDRIA, VA, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY g. 1895.
FOR SALE OR RENT.

For SALE.
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ACRES
OF LAND, 2ls miles from Alo1apdria, Va,
beautiful situation. Would make nice
dairy and truck farm. Small cash payment,
rest on long time payments, bearing per
cent interest. B. F. KNOX,
ZIG King street. Alexandria, Va.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-20
Senate Talks OF venezuels.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The senate do.
voted the whole session to the bill to ap-
propriate $l0J, 900 for a commission to ex-
anime the Venezuelan boundary dispute.
Allen Of Nebraska objected to its second
reading and it went over. The house reso-
luton for q holiday recess was laid on
the table. Allen wanted immediate con-
sideration of a resolution reciting that
in view of the danger of war the finance
committee be instructed to consider the
free coinage of silver. The president trans.
mitted O message with report Of Secre
tary Olney on the Armenian troubles. No
Americans had been killed and only a
comparatively small amount Of property
destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-20
SPANISH IN DIFFICULTY NOW.

Their Position In Cubs Said to Have He.
come Very Precarious.
HAVANA, Dec. a0.-it is beginning to be
openly admitted here, even in official
quarters, that the position Of the Spanish
cause is becoming exceedingly precarious.
1t 10 learned that the principal bands Of
Gomez. Maceo, Pancho, Careillo and
Maria Aguirre-thc latter both Americans
-havc formed junction. In the Rene
dios district Vidal's band is reported to be
uniformed and to have outfits equal to
the troops. Tho doubt and alarm caused
by the state of affairs is plainly discern
ible here in Havana.
Captain General dc Campos expresses
undiminished confidence that the Spanish
cause, the queen, and the government will
succeed in suppressing the instruction.
From Colon he is actively directing the
movements Of the troops which are pur-
suing Gomez and Maceo, and he expresses
confidence that they are able to Overpower
the insurgents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-20
Had to Mako . Distressing Choice.

BURLINGTON. Ia. Dec. aO.-Physicians
and parents have been brought face to face
with the necessity for making strange
choice in this city. Two little sisters were
sick with diphtheria. The Chicago and st.
Louis boards of health were appealed to.
but anti -toxin sufficient for only one treat.
ment could he obtained This meant life
for one child and death for the other. The
relatives shrank from the choice, and the
physicians made application of the remedy
to the child most critically ill. 1t lives
The other is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-20
AsssEv,ATso rslseaAms

CHICAGO stockholders have applied for \
receiver for the Fidelity Building and
Loan association No. 4. with headquarters
at Indianapolis, alleging that its affairs
have been hopelessly involved by bad in
vestments.
The Chicago Training School for city
homes and foreign missions was dedi-
Gated today. The home is at 4949 Indiana
avenue.
Steve Brodie, the bridgejumper, has
challenged Herr Ahlwardt, the Jewbaiter,
to twenty minutes debate, agreeing to
forfeit $500 II he does not prove that the
Jews are benefit to this country.
Lloyd Montgomery, the 1S-year-old boy
who murdered his father and mother and
Daniel McKeercher near Brownsville, Ore,
has been found gully Of murder in the first
degree.
Notices announcing the death Of Orian
wager were left at three Chicago newspa.
per offices, but were taken out when 1t was
found the man was not dead, but was rap
idly recovering. Mortuary wreaths and
other floral emblems were returned to
those VINO sent tnem- Inc ausnoF Oh tne
oeaIh hoticcs - NOT kno"h.
OBITUARY: AZ cleveland, Lander Nd.
Hubby, ii; at Menomtnee, Mich, Pascal
ferkett; at Menasha. WIS. James =. joss
iyn, q; az saginaw Micn.' FRANCIS bar
oier, o.
The omcial statement OF the vintage oil
France for 1888 shows the total production
Shareholders OF the Banque du Peuplt
ut Montreal have discovered that nearly
| q, O00, 200 of the banks funds has been in
vested without authority Of the directors
| and accounts have been OycrdraWn 81 SOU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-20
Laid His Neck ON the Rails.

CHICAGO, Dec 2U.-J. w. Ferris, secre.
tary and treasurer Of the Troy Bakery
company, committed suicide He was 70
years old and single. 1t was almost time
for the outgoing suburban theatre train
to pass, when young Ferris, who is the
sOn of the president and owner of the
bakery company, entered the Thirty first
street station of the Illinois Central road.
Buying ticket he passed the turnstile.
Going on the platform he walked away
from the crowd. and just as the trnin
came along laid his neck on the rail and
the engine decapitated him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-20
Prepsrinx for q Big Strike.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2O.-The horses hOers'
National union Is to start an eight-hour
movement of its own, independent Of any
future action of the American Federation
Of Labor, with which it is affiliated The
horseshoers have been preparing for some
time for their eight-hour workday fight.
which will begin July I, 1895. Should
general strikes be necessary they claim to
have well-f1lled treasury in the national
union, which will enable them to stand Q
long struggle.