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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-02-20
HUMOROUS.

-Experienced.-Ch a
new woman make you feel fairly
mad?" Quiverlul-s''Yes; but She, not
SO bad as new baby
Why demanded the court, did
you kill your wife?" The defendants
head sank upon his breast. 1--WE were
both opposed to divorce" he faltered.-
Detroit Tribune
The Mean Thing Don't you
wish every year was leap year?' She
''Sir!'' '.Then your birthday would be
one day later in getting around, you
know. ''-Indianapolis Journal.
Mrs. Newed-"Is your husband a
domestic MANI" Mrs. Henpeck-"ue's
the only domestic we keep. I have
taught him to cook and wash dishes
very nicely Philadelphia Record.
-Winks-"I understand you have
lost your heart since you have seen the
beautiful Miss Bjones.'' Binks-''N no,
sir. On the contrary, I have found it.
-Somerville Journal.
Old Quiverful-''And so you want
to take our daughter from us; you
want to take her from us suddenly
without a word of warning?" Young
Goslow-''Not at all, sir. If there is
anything about her you want to warn
me against, I'm willing to listen."-
Brooklyn Life.
His Quest "And so your friend has
been to Africa she said to Derringer
Dan. .'That's what he has, ma'am.''
Looking for diamonds 2" ''Yes, ma'am.
Diamonds er clubs er spades er any old
thing he happened ter feel the need
of at the time. = Washington Star.
The Illusion Dispelled.-Lady "a
widow do you know, my daughter
is quite smitten with you, Herr Null
ler?" Gent Feeling flattered) -"Real-
ly, now?" Lady-"A fact; she was only
saying to-day: I should like that gen
tleman for my papa '-:Deutscher
Soldatenhort.
And you admit that you are pub
Usher of that pernicious form of read.
ing known as the dime novel?'' asked
the long-faced man; did you ever re-
fleet, sir, how many have been ruined
by your publications The man with
the large diamond lighted big, fat
cigar. "Pho!" said he; ''ten cents never
ruined nobody. Cincinnati Enquirer.
"A Strict Formalist.-Mrs. Quigg-
"Of course, you have been in Europe,
Mrs. Prigg? Mrs. Prigg ''Oh, yes! I
was there lawst yeah. and called on the
queen, don't you know" Mrs. Quigg-
Indeed! You intend going over again,
no doubt?" Mrs. Prigg "Cawn't say.
II would hawdly be pwoper form for me
to do SO until the queen has returned
my call -Richmond Dispatch.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-02-20
Immigration.

The migration convention held at
Princeton was grand success. 1t
convened at the opera house, and
organized by electing Il. r. Mallette
president and M. S. Rutherford, secre-
tary. The delegation from St. Paul
and Minneapolis were J. j. Hill, E. v.
Smalley, G. w. Horn; l. G. Bernard, of
Grand Rapids; E. E. Webster, of New
York; Moses Folsom, P. B. Groat and
Samuel Hill, with his private car. The
opera house was crowded, there being
over 600 people present and the pro-
ceedings were attended with great
enthusiasm
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-02-20
WALLER TO BE SET FREE.
Ambassador Eustis Directed to Accept
Offer of French Government.

Ambassador Eustis Directed to Accept
Offer of French Government.
Washing ton, Feb. 12.-Am bassador
Eustis has been instructed to accept
the offer Of the French government to
release ex Uuited States Consul Waller
from further imprisonment and par
don his ot1ense on condition that the
affair be thereby terminated as between
France and the United States, and that
the latter make no claim in behalf of
the prisoner based upon his arrest, on
viction or imprisonment. Waller may,
however, sue in the French courts for
damages for ill-treatment. These
facts, showing the amicable term,na-
ton of the celebrated Waller incident,
appear in the correspondence sert to
both houses of congress Tuesday by
the president in answer to resolutions
of inquiry upon the subject.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-02-20
LONGEVITY OF DEER.
A Century Is Not the Limit Of Their
Possible Age.

A Century Is Not the Limit Of Their
Possible Age.
1t is difficult, writes Highland for
ester, to speak with certainty as to the
age of deer, but we have undeniable tes-
timony that there were in the old Glen
garry forest stays upward of 80 years
of age. Some maintain that deer attain
the age of six and seven score years.
In 1929, while mcdonnell, of Glengar-
ry, and Lord Dunmore were hunting at
Terrna-corrafi huge stag, with gigan
tic antlers, darted out of the wood.
Glengarry shot him. Finding that it
had certain ear-mark, he asked his
forester to explain whose it was.
'"That,' replied the forester, 'Gs the
ear-mark of Eoghain Mac-Iain-Oig."
(Ewen-son-of-J ohn-the-young.) Even
was noted forester who had died $50
years previously! The antlers of the
stag 1--WE are told) we're preserved in the
old Glengarry family ever afterward.
The age of the deer is thus described
in an old Gaelic saying:
''Ihrice the age Of a dog the age of a
horse; thrice the age of horse the age
OF a man; thrice the age of man the
age of deer; thrice the age of deer
the age of the eagle; thrice the age of
the eagle the age of the oak tree
We have incontrovertible testimony
that white hind lived in the forest of
Loch-Treig during the recollection of
three generations. Every hunter in the
district knew her we'll. She was white
as snow, and SO watchful and ingenious
that no one ever got within gunshot of
her.
It may be added that the old hunters
and Sennachies in Badenoch and Loeb
aber still (1s95) speak of this famous
hind.
For 40 years stag roamed over the
Monadth-L iath, in Badenoch, and de-
fled the best sportsmen of that district.
Many brave man Ito use the idiom of
our Gaelic author) lost the sleep of the
night and the skin of the feetin pursuit
of him." Unfortunately, he was wound
ed, but not killed, by a gentleman of thu
name of Macdonald. Thirty years
afterward he was shot in Upper Bade-
,loch, and the bullet fired into him by
Macdonald was then found in his
shoulder! He could not have been I'M
der 40 years of age.-Scottish Times.
Ser,ons Ona.tio,,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-02-20
The Way Of the world.

"Does Fewcads owe you money?''
Eyes; why do you ash? %
thought he owed you money; he
goes about abusing you like pick.
pocket. dallas Tex Sitter.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-02-20

At Coronado Beach, CAL. 81. 81. Nc
Crea broke the worlds one-mile bicycle
record, standing start, his time beng
1:49 rs.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-02-20

Australia has no rivers of any con-
sequence. The interior of this vast
continent is almost destitute Of water.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-02-20
GIRL INTIMATEs.

Why They Must Be Chosen with an Eye
to Harmony.
''Why do you go SO little with Maud?''
asked mother of her daughter, a girl
pbpular in society. II find her charm
ing."
''You will laugh if tell you, mann
ma" said this up-to-date young wom-
an, ''but it is simply because she is so.
unbecoming to me; simply cannot af-
ford it. I like her Immensely, but an.
unbecoming intimate friend is really
great affection.
''rhere are some girls that make you
look stumpy, and others that make you
look fat. A fair, fresh girl will make
dark, sallow one look yellower than
ever, while the latter often makes the
former resemble broad-faced milk
maid.
look at -- and -. They have
been devoted to each other since they
were babies, but the one grew like a
bean pole and the other stayed roly-
poly little thing, and now they look
positively ridiculous together when
they are walking on the avenue.
Carrie, alone, would he rather pref
ty, although she is short and plump.
but with Ethel she seems a positive
dwarf that is the worst of tall people,.
by the way; they make everyone else.
appear to be understood.
"Of course, you cannot exactly
choose friend as you would gown,
because she sets you Oft to the best adj
vantage. but all the same it is much
nicer to have some one who harmon--
;zes with your general appearance.
Chicago Times-Herald.
Leap Year.
Laura" said the fond mother, what
are the intentions of that young n,:sn
you are permitting to cal on you SO
often?''
Never mind that, mother Z answered
the maiden. I know what my inten--
tions are. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-02-20
A Serious Question.

Mr.. Goodheart-My income is 1900
a year. Don't you think your daughter
could live on that?
Mrs. spendwell-she probably could,
with economy, but how would you live?
N. Y. Weekly. :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30
COMMUNICATED

lSOMM AfEu.
Noticing a great agitation in the
papers and churches about abuses and
reforms, I would like to make few
inquiries of the GAZETTE, as it tries to
be fair to all. understand that there
are $4,000 invested somewhere by trus-
tees in the name of the Y. M. G. A. Of
Alexandria. learn that there was n
movement on foot some months ago to
make proper use of the money by q
few churches, but it fell through for
reasons given me by one of the commit
tee which 1 will state: First, there is o
similar institution already here sup
ported by another faith flor which they
deserve much credit. Second, that it
had been tried several times without
success. Third, one church was too
much engaged in church erection
schemes. Fourth, another church was
under too much expense incurred by
the foreign field. All these reasons
were given by committees from differ.
ent Protestant churches. Now, sir, 1
am a young man, like many others,
who are in the position of the police
man who had nowhere to go but out"
Why can't all these good people get to.
gether and do something for young fell
lows who are neither school boys nor
grandfathers, but young men? Won't
you state the case? YoUNGSTER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

CoLoRED WAIFs.-There is quite a
large number of colored waits in this
city, the offspring of parents who don't
desire to be taxed with their mainte-
nance, and as consequence they roam
the streets engaged in begging, picking
from garbage buckets and often steal.
ing. The authorities don't know what
to do with them when they are arrest
ed, as they are generally too small to
be responsible for either misdemeanors
or crime. Two small colored boys were
found early yesterday morning under a
doorstep on south Lee street, where
they had spent the night. A kind citi-
zen took them into his house and pro-
vided them with a breakfast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

Door MAT THIEvEs.-Oflicer Smith
last nigh arrested Melchizer Thoms,
Joseph Thoms and John Dogan, three
colored boys, who were found in the
vestibule OF residence on south Fair
fax street. Dogan is the largest of the
trio and has appeared in the Police
Court on several occasions recently.
The Thoms boys, one of whom is very
small, upon being taken to the station
house, confessed that they were parties
to several cases of petit larceny lately.
1t was they, he said, who stole MIR:
Julian II. Burke's garden hose end all
the door mats which had been missed
lately. They also said Dogan purchased
the mats, generally paying five cents q
piece for them. 1t was determined to
hold them until tomorrow morning in
order to recover as much of the stolen
property as possible, after which time
their parents can either whip them or
allow them to 60 to the work house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30
Mr.. sMA1L's LrcruRE.-Rev. Sam

Mr.. SMALL's LEcTURE.-Rev. Sam
w. Small lectured to highly appre-
cialive audience at the Opera House
last evening. Capt. Thos. Perry iutlo.
duced the lecturer, who, without delay
and with impassioned words. entered
upon his theme, 1.-THE Southern Cross.n
Virginia as the mother of States and
statesmen was the first to receive his
attention in which be showed how
from her vast domain was formed her
sister States of the Southern Cross.
Eloquent eulogies were pronounced on
her gifted sons, Washington, Jefferson,
Lee, Jackson, and long line of others.
No State of the southern galaxy and
their honored sons failed of recogni-
ton, and the proves of the southern
soldier was wreathed in flowers of
rhetoric. He paid special stress upon
the necessity of the several camps
banding together for the purpose OF
perfecting and perpetuating the truths
of the war that they might at some
future day come to the pen of an hon
est historian and their Spartan valor be
made known throughout the world.
The pleasant address aud voice of the
speaker held the attention of his au-
dience, as they listened with pleasure
to the witicisms and anecdotes we'll suit
ed to the occi sion. Abiding to the mon
ument, flor the improvement of which he
was lecturing, Mr.. Small said he had
been to see it and spoke of its impress
sivepess and of the bronze stature that
seemed to say:
"Girdled with gloom. of all my brightness
shorn,
And garmented with grief, kiss thy rod
And turn my face, with tears all wet and
worn,
To catch one smile of pity from my God.
Around me blight, where all before was bloom,
And so much lost, alas and nothing won
Save this-thst 1 can lean on wreck and
tomb
And weep and, weeping, pray Thy will be
DONE"
The manhood with which the South
had borne her losses and her ability to-
re-establish her prosperity was elo-
quently described, and also the fidelity
of the southerner to American princi.
Piles. After an hour and a-hslf OF wrapt
to the speaker the audience
themselves as greatly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

Many merchants are we'll aware that
their customers are their best friends
and take pleasure in supplying them
with the best goods obtainable. AS an
instance we mention Perry & Cameron,
prominent druggists in Flushing, Mich.
They say ave have no hesitation in
recommending Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to our customers, as it is the
best cough medicine we have ever sold,
and always gives satisfaction" For
sale at IS and so cents per bottle by J..
Stabler s. Co., Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

A DEN RAIDED.-Oficer Atkinson
this morning rsided house which has
recently been occupied by James Cliff
and some of his companions, male and
female. The place is what was known
in the olden time as the John Price
restaurant, on the west side of Union
street, between King and Prince. Cliff
rented the place upon assuring the
owner it was for the purpose Of open
ing an oyster house, but it seems to be
used more as rendezvous for certain
improvident people of both sexes, who,
it is alleged, hold orgies and endapger
other property in the neighborhood,
those conducting business near by be-
ing apprehensive lest fire may be start
ed by some accident. Cliff and o
woman named Maggie O'Brien were
arrested by Officer Atkinson, and it
was ascertained that the woman's dress
had been taken by Cliff and sold for
whisky. The liquor was captured. The
house was found to be in filthy condi-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

EARLY FIsHING.-Mr. Frank Price,
the owner of the Plum Tree Gut fish,
ing shore, on.the Potomac, about TWEEN,
ty miles below this city, has started
winter fishing, and so far has been
quite successful. Large quantities OF
perch, rock, and other winter fish are
being caught and shipped to the Wash
ington and northern markets. Last
evening 125 punches OF fish arrived
here from the shore. Should this open
weather continue until the middle OF
February, tho owners of the fishing
shores will send their crews down and
make preparations for the spring fish
ing, which is expected to begin early
this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

STRAW RIDE.-A delightful straw
ride, the party being composed of young
ladies and gentlemen living in Mary
land opposite this city, took place one
night this week, the objective point
being the new residence of Mr.. E. W..
Hungerford. The affair was conceived
aud successfully carried out by Messrs.
George F. Howell, F. S. Hungerford,
James H. Swift and others. Upon ar
irving at Mr.. Hungerford's house the
party were handsomely entertained by
their host, fine collation. being served,
after which dancing was participated
In by the party until "the broad day
Light
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. KIM.
Norton presiding.-Quayles vs. W., A.
& Mt. V. Electric Ry. Co., for damages
for injuries resulting in the loss of q
leg; case continued till the third Mon
day in April.
VIM. Gary, indicted for larceny from
the person. case set for to morrow.
Martha Parker, colored, indicted for
petit larceny; case set for to morrow.
Richard Burnett, indicted for selling
liquor on Sunday; case set for Tuesday.
Edward Hughes, VIM. Brawner,
Thos. Kelly, M. Levin, n. Kaletski
Thos. DowneY, James Dougherty and
Cot. Nelson, indicted for selling liquor
on Sunday, all pleaded guilty and
judgment suspended, to await the YER
dict of the jury in the Burnett case.
Jas. Dougherty and Cot. Nelson, in-
dicted for selling liquor without q
license; case continued.
All the other criminal cases were con-
tinued till the next term.
Holland VS.. Taylor, demurrer to de-
claration sustained in second count and
leave to amend first count.
i. Eichberg vs.. NJ. Laupheimer, at
tachment quashed; exceptions taken
and execution suspended for 60 days to
take an appeal; judgment for plaintiff:
McCarty, ex'r., vs. Shipman; argued
and submitted.
Martha Preston vs.. German Building
Association No. 5; report of commits
sioners of sale filed.
A number of motions for correction
of assessments were filed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

X. G. Z. Observation-Disclosures
Castle, No. 5, of this city, paid Cyrus
Castle, No. l, of Washington, an of
fetal and fraternal visitation last even
ing and were met at the Sixth street
depot by uniformed delegation Of
Cyrus Castle, which escorted them to
Jonadab Hall where they were well
coined in an address delivered by Mas
ter of Records Warren. After the or
der of business had been disposed of
smoker was enjoyed and remarks made
by Messrs. Hancock, Schwab, jr., and
Boyer, of Alexandria. The castle return
ed totheir homes at a late hour much
pleased with their visit. Champion
Castle will give an entertainment Feb
ruary IS, and will have as their guests
all OF the castles of the District of Co.
lumbia and America Commsndery, &C.
companied by Washington drum
corps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
this morning
Barney Banks, colored, arrested by
Officer Hall for assaulting Maria
Knight, colored. was fined SIS or given
80 days on the chain gang.
Melchizer Thoms, Joseph Thoms
and John Dogan, three oolored boys,
charged with stealing door mats, &c.,
were held
A white man, who gave his name as
A. Emory, arrested by Special Officer
Loving charged with loa6ng about the
Southern Railway depot, was banished
the city.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
aud cool. Five prisoners and eleven
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30
EXTRA VALUES IN CARPETS.
An Extraordinary Purchase.

On Of i'll health Mr. John D. Purcell has sold to us
and all debts due him. We desiring realize the goods
will commence Monday January 6th to sell for CASH
all the fine Hats and Bonnets trimmed and untrimmed Rib
bons, Trimmings Velvets Veings Mourning Veis The
Purcell should make this unusually attractive sale Dur
ing the sale Mr. Purcell will be in attendance and will give
personal supervision the trimming work. All debts due Mr.
Purcell must be settled at once with US.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

FANeHoN CLUB.-The Fanchon Club
last night gave the third of their series
of hops this season, in Schuler's Hall.
a number of guests from Washington
and elsewhere were present. The hall
had been handsome decorated for the
occasion, and the ladies were all in
evening costumes of bright colors.
Dancing began at 8 o'clock and con-
tinued until after midnight, and all
present had most enioyable time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30


PERSONALITIES Title Russell, of
Winchester, is visiting Mrs. Martbu j.
Carlin on Duke street.
Miss Rebecca Daingerfeld will leave
tomorrow for Annapolis, on a visit to
friends.
Mr.. John D. Hooe and family, who
have been spending several months in
Warrenton and Richmond, returned to
this city yesterday.
Mrs. R. J. Daiugerield and the Misses
Sallie and Eliza Daingerfield, who have
been visiting in Baltimore, have re-
turned.
Mr.. Charles Goodrich, ir., for many
years assistant bookkeeper for the Geo.
r. Hill Cracker Company.is seriously i'll
at his home on Duke street.
Mr.. Walter Goebel is very sick at
his home on south Fayette street.
DR.. Lindsay, of Boston, will deliver the
third Reinicker lecture of this season ON
Tuesday, February 4th.
The condition of Rev. Dr. Packard, at the
Theological Seminary, is materially improv-
ed. BE hiss so far recovered strength as to
return occasionally to his study and even to
walk in the yard, as well as to take short
drive.
Miss Stuart secretary of the Virginia
Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the
Board of Missions is in Richmond at TO
west Grace street. She will be glad to make
arrangements to meet the Auxilisries of the
churches in Richmond.-Southern Churchman.
Mr.. &. L. BOothe is confined to his home
with severe cold.
Mr.. Daniel J. Normoylo is confined to his
home with an attack of the grip
Tx Mayor Downham has gone to Philadcl-
phia on business
Miss Maud Downham is quite sick at Nor
walk. Conn.,, where she is attending school.
Mrs. A. W. Ansey last night entertained
number of her friends at charming pro-
gressive euchre party at her residence on Pitt
street.
very delightful euchre party was given
last night at the residence of Mrs. E. c. Ac-
ton, on King street. A most enjoyable even
was spent by all present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30
In Our Infants Department.

In Our Infants Department.
Every infants requisite imaginable, from
birth to four years:
Cotton Birdeye Diapers, hcmmcd and put
up in packages of one dozen, 90c to 81 so
per package.
Infants Bands, each % to S71ac.
Infants Shirts, each 35c toS1.75.
Infants Blankets, each SOC to So So
Infant Is Long Skirts, each 80; to S12.00
Infants Long Slips each 25c to 81 90.
Infants Long Christening Robes, each
ST.. 90 to $500.
Infants Wrappers, each SOC to $3.50
Infants Long Cloaks, each So to $25.
Infants Bibs, each 25c to $3.50.
Infants Hand crocheted Bootees, per pair
15c to S225.
Infants sacques, each 25c to $3.50.
Second floor. 10th st building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

WILL RESTORE THE PICTURE.-The
following letter has been received at
this office:
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IS. 1896.
To the Editor Of the Alexandria Gazette:
A friend of mine has picture which
was given to him when he was boy by
one of our soldiers, VINO told him he
took it from house in your city when
the union troops came. 1t is of a girl
about ten years OF age, dark brown hair
parted on the side, low neck dress
scarlet color sleeves very much like
those worn to-day (fulD. He is anxious
for the owner to have it. 1t was sup
posed TO have been taken from the
house of Senator Yules's brother. The
Senator was from Mississippi or Flori-
da. If you would kindly make some
inquiries it may be the means of max
ing some one happy. No doubt the
person who owned it would be glad
to have it. Respectfully,
1917 Ellsworth street, Philadelphia.
Mr.. Washington Whaley of your city
has been acquainted with me for many
VparS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-30

Jake Buckuer, well-known colored
resident of this city. was quite badly
hurt to-day by brick falling from the
caves of the ice house on the Strand, be.
tween King and Prince streets, and
striking him on the head as he was
passing.