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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Small Boy Drowned.

Aberdeen. Sept. 8.-Henry Sagen.
DART, aged IS or IA years, the son Of
A. Sagendarf. of this city, was drowned
Yesterday afternoon in the Chehalis
river just below town. The boy, in
company with a number of others, was
in swimming of the lower end OF
Weatherwax's boom, when he was
taken with q cramp, and, after long
struggle in the water. he sank and was
drowned. The body has not been re-
covered.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Work of a Fiend.

At Chadron, Neb. an unknown fiend
saturated the bedroom floor and beds
upon which were sleeping Assistant
Postmaster W. A. Danley. his wife
and two children, with kerosene, then
set fire to the room. When the fire.
men succeeded in removing the occu
pants both babies were dead, and the
parents unconscious. The motive for
the crime is unknown.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
TunneIed q Bank Vault.

John Mccarthy was arrested in San
Francisco for completely in the at
tempt to tunnel into the vaults of the
First National bank of Los Angeles,
five months ago. When arrested Nc
earthly drew revolver, but was over
powered. He is believed to have been
the leader of the gang who opearted in
Los Angeles.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Nicholas at Copenhagen,

Copenhagen, Sept. 1.-THE GEAR
and czarina landed at noon from Kiel
and were received by the king and
queen of Denmark, the crown prince
and princess, the Prince of Wales and
other members of the royal family.
They proceeded to Benstroff castle.
The czar, czarina, king and queen oc-
cupying a carriage, drawn by six
horses. passed through the principal
streets, which were beautifully deco.
rated and thronged. They were en-
Enthusiastically cheered.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
suspected Train Robbers.

Visalia, Cal, Sept. IL. - Frank
Davenport was arrested this morning
before daylight at cabin near Sequoia
mills. He is now in Jail here charged
with being an accomplice in the at
tempt made by Dan Mccall to rob the
Southern Pacific train near Tague's, on
the 18th of last March.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Now secretary Francis.

Ex-Governor Francis, of Missouri,
took the constitutional oath of Office as
secretary of the interior, succeeding
Hoke Smith The oath was admins
tered by Associate Justice Harlan, of
the supreme court, in the Office of the
secretary of the treasury. Secretary
Francis will take formal charge of his
department. Immediately.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
orange-Eating Contest.

A gastronomic feat recently accom-
plished by Gotham girl consisted IN
eating quickly, one after another elgnt
oranges. The other contestant only
succeeded in disposing of seven Ihey
both lived to tell the tale and are ready
to try it again If occasion offers.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Small Boy browne d.

While anumber of boys were swim
ming in the Mokelumne river. near
Lodi, Cal Bert Cornwall, Is years
old, son of Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Corn
wall, was drowned. He attempted too
long a distance, and weakened, when
q companion went to his rescue and
was nearly drowned himself in his
brave endeavor to save the struggling
boy. The case is peculiarly sad one.
he being the oldest child. The body
has not been recovered.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Cyc1on in Paris.

A violent cyclone swept over por.
tions of Paris, France. Omnibuses,
cabs and stalls in the streets were over
turned, trees blown down, store win
dows broken, carriages sunk in the
River Seine, and the firemen had to be
called. Many people were seriously
injured.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Eartbouake i'm Iceland.

A report comes from Iceland that the
severest earthquake since 1884 occurred
there. The report states that two
churches were destroyed, cattle killed
and farms destroyed. No people were
killed. The center of the disturbances
appeared to be the volcano Hecla.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17

Information is received that the local
government at Mosul, Turkey, has got
up petition to the central government
at Constantinople, asking for expulsion
of the American missionaries from
that district, ON the ground that they
are disturbers of the peace, stirrers up
of sedition and rebellion.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Grand Army ELECTION.

The Grand Army of the Republic,
at their annual meeting in st. Paul
elected Major Clarkson for commander
n-chief unanimously. All other can
didates withdrew in his favor. Gen.
eral Mullen was rendered the position
of vice commander according to estab-
lished custom.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Died From Burns.

Mrs Bird, the wife of farmer liv-
ing near Rankin, Wash, was engaged
in fighting fire in clearing near the
house, when her dress took fire and
she received burns which in a few
hours caused her death.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Two Men Drowned.

Two men named Painter and White,
respectively, attempted to go from the
Nestucca river to Alsea in an open
boat, by way of the open sea. When
near Alsea their frail craft capsized
in the breakers and both were drowned.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE an
nouncement made to the controller of
the currency of the failure of the Union
National bank of New Orleans, today,
states that the closing of the doors was
due to the discovery of a defalcation.
No details are given.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
New rorpedo-Boat Launched.

Bristol, r. l., Sept. 1.-THE torpedo
boat No. was launched today. The
work of putting in her machinery will
be accomplished as soon as possible.
It is hoped she will be ready for trial
in about two weeks.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
A Helena Suicide.

Dora Forest and Madge Dow. two
disreputable women of Helena, Mont,
took morphine with suicidal intent.
The former died, but the latter will re-
cover.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
RnrxIary at spangIe.

Spangle, Wash, Sept. 8.--Burglars
entered Knuth g. Wise's saloon last
night, opened the safe by breaking the
combination, and secured a small
amount of money, watch and some
iewelry.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
General schouvalon,s Condition.

General Count Won Schonvaloff, gov
ernor- general of Russian Poland, and
formerly Russian am basador at Berlin.
is suffering from paralytic stroke.
His condition is critical.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Another Bank Failure.

The Mutual National bank, of New
Orleans, has closed its doors. The
capital stock is 5000, 900 and the line
of deposits was very small. 1t has
been regarded weak for long time.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Another Rank Failure.

The First National bank, of Helena,
Mont, has failed. The reasons stated
in its published notice is that it was
unable to meet Withdrawals. The
creditors will be paid in full.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Unfounded Rum ors.

The Pail Mall Gazette heads it's edi-
torial column with the following:
1.-THE rumors industriously circulated
that the editorship of the Pail Mall
Gazette has been offered to Mr.. Edward
Box are entirely unfounded. :"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
!. rr..tad for Executine : Chief.

London, Sept. ia dispatch to the
Times from Cape Town say that Major
Watts. who had Makoni, the Matabeie
chief. summarily executed. has been
arrested, pending an inquiry into the
of the affair.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
shut Down for want Of Orders.

Bethlehem, Pa, Sept. 11.-Over 800
hundred men were thrown out OF WORK
tonight by the Bethlehem Iron Com
pany's steel plant shutting down for
want of orders.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17

Tangier, Morocco. Sept. 11.-It is
rumored that the grand vizier of Mo-
rocco, Ahmed ben Mussa, has been
poisoned.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
AGAIN J!
MONTAGUE y McHUGH

Announce o people of Whatcom Juan and Skagit
Counties they have large Stock of Dry Goods Clothing
Cres Hats Caps Boots and Shoes that greater part
Of the must be sold in the next THIRTY DAYS,
der to do so, will begin
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17
Al PER- CENT DISCOUNT SALE
MONDAY, JULY 20.
Come and Examine What We Are Going to Offer:

Dresden Silks &C., regular price, 81.
Sre,es Dresden Silks 4Sc, regular 75c.
ecesof Silk, &c. regular price,
esof Drapery Silks, reduced from 5c and 81.
pees ks Soc and 44c reduced from
2Iaes Black Silk Moreen, soc, regular 81 % goods.
black and 24c
black and 40c regular price, &c.
3teces 46-inc Storm &C., regular price, &c.
black, &c.
Pee Extra Heavy Figured Alpaca Sc regular price 75c
Chaies, New Designs 44c, regular 65c.
pieces Chaes, All New Small Figures 4oc, regular &C.,
lew Plaids reduced to AGO.
5ties Jew Plaids reduced to &c. regular price,
4esO Engis Cashmere, &c., regular
nch FineG Ladies Cloth
9rects Zephyr Ginghams, reduced from
o Scotch Gnghams, reduced from 12ac
o Gnghams,
Spaa Bargains n White Goods Checked and Plain
fvou anything Embroidees, See the Line Offering
Corse offering SOC and ST. reduced
zoe 75c and $l40
Muslin and Knit Underwear Sale
Bargains Chldrens Muslin Bonnes Sunhade and Umbrellas
and Jackets, reduced onehrd
furnishing Goods Table Linens Napkins Towels Crash sheetngs
Comforts brown and blue Bird Eye Cottons Sail Duck all weights
eciaBa and Lace Curtains.
Clothing Shoes Sale Prices
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-09-17

decided t te' OF Police in Paris has
Years Of al unmarried woman so
News aye Is an old maid.-Buffalo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16

MAsoNIC.-The members of the Ma
sonic Order of Falls Church had an in
teresting time at Odd Fellows Hall Fri
day night, the occasion being the organ
izing of "Kemper"Lodge ofthe order. A
number ofprominent visitors were pres
eDt, among them Messrs. john Fisher,
]. T. Wins, J. E. Alexander, Commo.
do-e ellis of Andrew jackson Lodge of
this city, Messrs. B. A. Mankin.
Thomas Reed and John Kitchen of
Herndon; DR.. B. w. Sunny, and Geo.
E King of Vienna. The following are
appointed officers of the new lodge, viz:
John Fisher, worshipful master; DR.. B..
w. Sunny, senior wqrden: NJ. E.
Church, junior warden; Willis Gordon,
senior deacon; Geo. T. Mankin, Junior
deacon; Geo. W. Mankin, treasurer;
George Stambaugh, secretary; Rev.
John McGill, Rev. A. NJ. Cackley and
Rev. D. l.. Rathbun, chaplains. The
lodge will meet on the second and fourth
Friday nights Of each month. 1t starts
out under very favorable auspices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16
~GOODs DELIVERED IN ALBX.
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
to officers who came here for them
Both are young men.

to officers who came here for them.
Both are young men.
Some excitement was caused in the
northwestern section OF the city last
night by a well.known colored bar
Der who, 1t is alleged, had pis-
tol with which ne threatened to shoot
some one who had been speaking de-
ragotory of his character. During the
trouble it is charged he knocked col
ored woman down. He was arrested
and taken before the Mayor this morn
ing, who fined him 81.
The water company is laying four
inch pipe on Union street between
Princess and Oronoco and when the
| work is finished the same sized pipe
will be laid on Cameron street between
Washington and Columbus. The plug
at the corner of Pitt and Princess
streets will be removed from the west
to the east side of the street to get the
pipe out of the way of the sewer.
Quite large number of people at
tended the Union Mission tent meeting
last night, which was conducted by the
Epworth League Of the M. E. Church
South. Although the weather is I'M
favorable the meetings are quite sue
cess and are growing more interesting
each evening The meeting this even
| ing will be in charge of the Young
Peoples Union of the Second Presby-
terian Church. All are welcome.
The Police Court room was crowded
last night by spectators to witness the
trial of a saloon keeper, who had been
summoned to answer charges of selling
whisky on lager beer license and for
permitting his saloon to be open on Sun
day. The last charge was sustained
and the accused was fined s12. The
first was not. A large number of wit
nesses were examined. MIR. s. G.. Brent
represented the accused in the charge
preferred in the Commonwealth war
| rant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16

Pool CoNTEsT.-A large number o.
persons witnessed the pool contest at
the Y. NJ. s. Lyceum last night, the
pool room being crowded to its utmost
capacity. There were three contests,
Hoy, Woolls and Nugent being VIC
torious. The score Is as follows: Hoy
80, Downey 40; Woolls so, Delaney 26;
Nugent so, Mccarthy %. These con-
tests are creating considerable interest
and each of the contestants is work
Ing hard to win the championship. A
billiard match will be inaugurated in a
few weeks, to be followed by checker,
domino and chess contests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16
JUMPED FROM A TRA1N.-A colore,

JUMPED FROM A TRAIN.-A colored
man ramed Samuel Bland, OF
Seminary Hill, jumped from the
1915 local train this morning when
near Colross and sustained seri-
Gus injuries. The man had gotten on
the train at the depot to see some of his
relatives and remained on the cars till
the train had almost reached Colross
and when it had attained quite high
speed. He then attempted to Jump and
in doing go was thrown to the ground.
He was taken to the Infrmsry in q
semi-conscious condition where he was
attended by Drs. Howard and Smith.
The extent OF his injuries had not
been ascertained when this article was
written.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16

The A. L. 1.-The weekly drill and
meeting Of the Alexandria Light Infan-
ny was held last night with Lieut..
Monroe presiding. Capt. Mushbach
s 81 Lieut.. Bryan were also present.
Inc committee on excursion made
IAelr report, stating that SS5 had been
made, and the report was accepted with
lnlnks The invitation to visit Rich
@Ond and take part in the Confederate
ONeTyances on June 80 and July l and
was accepted, provided sufficient
number of men could go, and commit
Ice Was appointeo to ascertain the
number, &c. Four applications for
membership were received. All who
.aIend going to Richmond are request
I'll to attend the next meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16

PERSONAL. MIR. Arthur D. Addison,
the young Washingtonian who was
thrown from colt Saturday at his
summer home in Bar Harbor, Me-, is
recovering from the injuries inflicted
BY the fall. The fractured skull was
tfephiued, after which he soon regain.
ell consciousness.
The handsome residence of Mrs.
Clarence French presented a brilliant
appearance last night, the occasion be-
Ing party given by Miss LYDIA Nc
Isughlin to her numerous friends. The
plrlor was decorated with banks Of
maiden hair ferns and red roses. The
-efreshment table groaned under the
weight of plenty. The decorations Of
the dining room were pink. Music and
dancing were kept up till q late hour
Mrs. French in her usual graceful way
received the guests.
Mrs. Klipstein has gone to the
mountains of Maryland, near Deer
Park, to spend the summer.
Mr.. X. Kemper will tonight visit
Crescent Lodge of Masons, at Lewips'
vile.
Dr.. NJ. W. O'Brien, who has been
confined to his home for the past ten
days with erysipelas, is able to be Out
again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16

Police CoURT.-The following cases
we're disposed of last night:
A saloon keeper, charged with sell
Ing lager beer on Sunday, was fined $l2.
James Doherty, arrested by Officer
atkinson for assaulting James Riley,
vas fined $50.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Walter Stevens and Charles Shank
In, both colored, charged with gamb.
Ing, were fined % each.
Harry Fountain, colored, arrested by
Officer Atkinson for refusing to work
on the chain gang, was locked up.
Patrick Dempsey, arrested by Officer
Sherwood for disorderly conduct and
for trespass, was sent to the chain gang
for thirty days.
Edward Tyler and Walter Grossman,
arrested by Sergeant Smith and Officer
Ferguson charged with larceny at Man
sssas, were turned over to the Prince
William authorities.
A colored man, charged with assault
ing colored woman named Jackson
and for tourishing pistol, was fined 81.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and cool with rain about II o'clock,
which continued until 5. Five prison
ers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16

;, DISsATIsFAcTIoN.-The closing OF
ae Potomac Shoe Factory In this city
S Sad the removal of the machinery to
North Carolina has caused considerable
SSl Us among the original stock
sulGers. They claim that they sur
.eaaered their stock to the late man.
ayers for the purpose of having the
IAat started up again, and now that
o sIe factory has shut down and the ma
,,Ss.nery is being removed they aver that
'uey will ask return of this stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16
New Goods for Commencement Dresses.
19c ORGANIZES FOR 1Oc.

1Sc ORGANIZES FOR 1Oc.
% pieces Solid Color Organdies, colors Of
pink, light blue, lavender, nile, lemon
orange, buff, cream. linen, white and black
These are very fine and sheer quality, 80
Csc IMPORTED DIMITYs AT 121bc.
20 pieces Of the very best quality Imported
Dimity in solid colors of pink light blue,
lavender, nile, lemon, orange, buff, cream and
black. Positively the 25c quality, for 12hc.
1sc HIGH GRADE CREPoNs FOB 10c.
Is pieces OF Solid Color Crepons, in an i'm.
mense variety of colors. Price has been 1Sc,
for 10c per yard.
25c INDIA LINENS FOB 121hc.
We have just secured another lot of ], 900
yards of those 25c India Linens, in lengths
Of 2 to 10 yards, at 1870 per yard.
Sc LAWNS FOB 37sc.
25 pieces Figured Lawns, also solid pink,
blue and black. Worth Sc at 37sc per yard.
1sc WELLS ANDP. KS FOR 9a.c.
1000 yards Heavy Corded Welts and Fig
ured P. z. s, a very heavy quality in lengths
from 2 yards to s yards. Worth 1Sc at 9S4c
per yard.
25c EMBROIDERIEs FOB 1Oc.
1900 yards Of Embroideries, a nanufac-
turer's ehort lengths in strips of A yards,
ranging in width from 5 to 8 inches, over
% different patterns. Sold in strips only.
Worth 25c at Toe per yard.
35c LACES AT 15c.
% pieces Of Oriental and Yalencinnes Laces.
in white, cream and butter color, 3 to 8
inches wide. Worth Doc at 15c per yard.
zoe LACES AT &c.
is pieces Point de Ireland Laces in ecru
and butter. to inches wide, also 10 pieces
All Linen Torchons, 3 inches wide Not a
piece worth less than 20c, at Sc per yard.
100 pieces of Finishing Braidsa at &c piece.
so dozen Ladies' Bleached Swiss Ribbed
Vests. Worth 10c at sc.
25 dozen Children's Vests at &c piece
19c All Silk Ladies Mitts at 1910.
2Oc NUNS YELLING Sac.
500 yards Wool Nuns Yelling, colors
cream, pink and black. Worth 20c at 6%c.
D. BendheiiIn & Sons,
BIG KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. June 16.-Yesterdsy's rise in
prices led to profit taking at the Stock Elk
change during the first hour Of business and
a reaction Of "a to 7s per cent. followed
Nevertheless the undertone Of the market
continued firm in the belief that the currency
plank of the republican party will be satisfsc-
tory to the most exacting sound money mon
At IL o'clock the market was quiet and firm.
The announcement that the Mckinley mana.
gers had agreed to the demands Of the eastern
delegates for straight.out gold plank start.
cd fresh buying movement at the Stock Elk.
change late in the day.
BALTIMORE, June 16.-Vnginis century
69Aa592..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16

AN IlPUDENT TRAMP.-Mrs. Gense-
mer, living on the west side of Union
street, between Prince and Duke, was
alarmed last night by q strange man
who demanded admission to her home,
he threatening to break down the door
ifsne didn't open it. Officer Sherwood
was soon on hand, but by the time he
reached the scene the man had left Mrs.
Gensemer's house and had hid in 8
freight car. The officer soon found him
and took him in custody. He proved
to be a tramp, and very impudent
one too, abusing the officer and resist
ing until he was threatened with the
baton. At the trial this morning he
was very unruly, undertaking to run
The court, and the Mayor was finally
compelled to sentence him to thirty
days on the chain gang before all the
evidence was in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16
Condensed Testimony.

Chas. B. Hood, Broker and Manfactur-
er's Agent, Columbus, O., certifes that
DR.. Kings New Discovery has no equal
as Cough remedy. ]. D. Brown, Prop.
St. James Hotel, Fl. Wayne, Ind,
testifes that he was cured OF Cough
of two years standing, caused by La
Grippe, by DR.. Kings New Discovery.
B. F. Merrill, Baldwinsville. Mass, says
that he has used and recommended it
and never knew it to fail and would
rather have it than any doctor, because
it always cures. Mrs. Hemming, 222
E. 25th ST., Chicago, always keeps 1t at
hand and has no fear of Group, because
it instantly relieves. Free trial bottles
at Ernest L, Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16

DEATH OF Mrs. CLAUGHToN.-Mrs.
Jane c. NJ. B. Claughton, wife of Mr..
II. o. Claughton, died at her home in
Washington last night. The deceased
was a Miss Atwell, of the island of
Martinique. For number of years
she with her husband resided in this
city, where she had many friends and
acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-16

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. KIN
Norton presiding.-Commonwealth VS..
Richard Burnett, Harry Simms and
Frank Hays, indicted for highway rob.
berry; jury and verdict of assault and
battery and prisoners fined S25 each.