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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

JAILED.-William Harris and James
Parker, the two negroes who assaulted
Court Constable Gaines, colorsd, and
made their escape from that officer,while
being brought to this city some days
ago, are behind the bars in the Jail in
this city. The men were captured 0y
the Washington police in Washington
and turned over to the county authori.
ties yesterday. Harris was committed to
jail for ten days by Justice Sellers and
Parker was held for a further hearing.
Although still suffering from the
wounds he received, Gaines brought the
prisoners to this city having, however,
taken the precaution to attach heavy
leg irons to their ankles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17
POLICE CoURT.-Mayor G.. L.

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor G.. L. Simp-
son presiding.-The following cases
have been disposed of since yesterday
Harry S. Brown, crested by Officers
Lyles and Knight for being drunk and
disorderly and for fighting, was fined
$3.50.
A white man, arrested by Officers
Lyles and Knight for drunken and dis
orderly conduct, was dismissed.
c. T. Sheppard, charged with abusive
language, was dismissed.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and warm with rain at II o'clock. Two
prisoners and two dodgers were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17
EKsoNAL.-Mrs. B. T. Fendall a

fEKsoNAL.-Mrs. b. T. Fendall ant
three children, of Baltimore, are visit
ing MIR. H. l.. Cook on Crescent street
Front Royal. Mr.. B T. Fendall i
engineer in charge OF maintenance O
way of the Philadelphia division of tn,
Baltimore q Ohio r. R. Co. Mrs
i Fendall was Miss Mason and is a frs
cousin of the Cooks of this place.
Warren Sentinel.
Mr.. J. d. Hooe, who has been spend.
ing few days in this city, has returned
; to Warrenton.
Mr.. A. ]. Green is quite sick at hi,
| home on south Patrick street.
AZ the Greece Street Church, Rich.
mond, the Rev. J. Ernest Thacker, o.
Alexandria, preached with great &C
ceptance on last Sunday morning and
night. The morning discourse on 1.-THE
Way OF Life" was clear and forceful
presentation of John I:29. The lessons
for the evening hour were drawn from
the healing of the nobleman's son
(John ": 46.54.)-[Central Presby.
terrain.
Mr.. Ernest L. Allen has returned
from Atlantlc City.
Mrs. Thomas Leadbeater has return
ed from Sandy Spring, Md, where she
went to enter her son, Master VIM. G
Leadbeater, in school.
Miss Hester, of Washington, is visit.
ing her sister, Mrs. Benoni Wheat, in
this city.
Rev c. E. Woodson, who has been
visiting relatives here Tor the past few
days, will leave for his home, in Nor.
folk, to night. Mrs. Woodson and
children have gone to Seminary Hill to
spend few weeks.
Mr.. ]. R. Cation has received letter
from Chairman Ellyson, of the State
democratic committee, asking him to
make several speeches during the cam
paign.
Mr.. S. G.. Brent, who is at Rawley
Springs, is expected home tomorrow.
He has almost recovered from the in-
jury to his head he recently received.
Mr.. Alexander J. Wedderburn, of
Fairfax, was yesterday appoined a
special agent of the Agricultural De
partment to investigate and report
upon the adulteration of foods, at a
salary of 5000 per month. Mr.. We'd
derburn will begin his labors where
this work was left of by ex-Secretary
Sterling Morton.
Misses Mary and Bertha Williams,
daughters of Rev. j. T. Williams, of
Alexandria, who have been visiting
Mrs. J. Knowles, in Staunton, have re-
turned to their home in this city.
1t is stated that Mrs. Alice Swain
Hunter, formerly of Washington, but
now teaching music in Richmond, will
be unable to accept the position of di.
rector of music at the Convent of Visi-
tation in Washington.
Mr., Louis u ,isse and family, of Phil
adelphia, are visiting Mr.. VIM. b.
Steuernagel, at the Exchange Hotel.
Mr.. W. H. Bailie, jr.. of Alexandria,
is here attending the United States
Court [Lypchburg Press.
Capt. F. Beattie and Mr.. A. G. Ag-
new left here for Lynchburg to-day to
stand the civil service examination for
positions in the internal revenue SER
vice.
Mr.. Wingfeld Jones, son of DR.. T.
NJ. Jones, has returned TO Georgetown
College, where this session he enters
the freshmen class. aud his sister, Miss
Mamie Jones has returned to Mount
DeSales
Mrs. Henry Entwisle, of this city, hes
been quite sick at the residence of DR..
Roman, in Washington, where she has
been visiting for the past week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17
-, egsARY CELEBRATIoN. :, A.

.1s :"
..r sRsARy CELEBRArIoN,MAle1..
iEydnacli, Jr. o. I. A. NJ, last
spiria C0a l''. ~ ms seventh anniversary
asatS cslTp'i ! room i'll I. o. Q. F. hall,
mis- c3uCCI oiumous street, the council
% nOfIna eO'o oreaniz-d Oh the night OF
tsing pee" 1870. The celebration
SPsnDsr. . - in every particular. The
IS; ius ,S.smll4d III regular session at
Nantll a'7su a1 transacted its routine
oco'HH ,a applicant was elected to
seis. . ViI md will receive the de-
nsnO'I,,nn'.P, order mex Thursday even
e''' o. o. u, application for membership
~ o1' Il Alter miuor details Of
ss' ie'' +, y.r..ry entertainment had
tie aYu. ,l.tsd, the doors were opened
ss:a co!llP IN waiting were admitted to
sol in9 o'om - council chamber, which
TIE 'p'' ,'Isndsnt was light and flags.
IS ;I Iy,p, room was mass of bunting !, ting
1ss aDOle a.g being displayed from
tie Au Dor,ion of the room. Potted
' gi!. s =, palms were also profusely
p'1's a1G aided much to the ex'
t*d S .nnsarsncs Of the room. Dele
ll:l'e ~ ,tl,o Bslle Haven and James
s.aG I',l .OI Councils also attended.
gN... 's.sI was called to order 6y
TIE c a',e- Mr. James R. Mansfield,
i9' Vs sn n rr ottbs Councll welcomed
sa' , "d AM in some we'll selected
~ .g NV Country 'Tis OF Thee"
:, ~ c 'ntl ' offered prayer The follow
A. nas,bs programme: Remarks, Our
1,' w. ' Grow i, Mr. c: H. Pic sj.
Gl;. : Mandolin Club; address, "Vir-
mus na'l'' n T. D Lyles, of Alexandria
G i7s, w. r "a Mr.. o. F. Baggett;
ls s.ior 20 Columbia, Gem of the
N,..r by the audience; address
10 y; Ssr,c Mr.. Fred Rogers, of Belle
u sy. Iounci music, Msndolin Club;
,..5,nq, Mr.. J H rrimyer; address,
np.,,isI.m.a Mr.. George Il. Hayden,
i ' 1,ss.on Council; reading, Mr.. 0. F.
p E,s,srt. Each number of the pro-
D ,,ssme was well rendered and greatly
$50. iI e.pecially 30 the 4 ids,ss>s ~
. syi;tne Liberty" and Patriotism"
The evenings entertainment was
5 h., 10 close by singing Home,
Sweet Home" Mr.. Horace Ramey
Dayed the compartments on the
S,ysn, The committee in charge OF
H. ENTERTAINMENT and who deserve
mrcb credit were Messrs. James II.
Mansfield. Charles b. Pickin, George
T Petit, L. NJ. Chaffee snd Charles
~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

"Mv bow came home from school one
dow with his hand badly lacerated and
bleeding, and suffering great pain"
cows Mr.. E. J. Schall, with Meyer
Rros Drug Co., St. Louis, Mo: u
dressed the wound, and applied Cham
harlain,s Pain Balm freely. All pain
CEASED o and in a remarkably short time
if healed without leaving scar. Fo'
wounds, sprains, swelling and rneuma
t;sm 7 know of no medicine or prescrlp
ton ton, equal to it. I consider it Il house .e
hold necessity" The Is and Oh CEN
sizes for sale by ]. b. Janney, Druggist
7O1 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

COUNCIL MEETINa.-The work of
repaving Prince street, between Plttand
St. Asapb, was temporarily suspend
ed this morning till it could be ascer.
tanned out of what fund the cost was
to be paid. 1t is proposed to put in new
gas mains on this square and also re.
new all the service pipes. Prince street
was thesecond streetin which gas mains
were laid. The City Council has been
called for tonight to consider this and
some other street matters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

nv, w.NIi PRIMARY.-The democratic
IL trJ1iy lot nominating a candidate for
, S,aOuse ofDelesates was held in Alex
Sam. .',a county yesterday, and notwith-
Ms SaaS The TACT that Mr.. Frank Hume
b. sSv.s, NV. declined being a candidate
al i.s domination, he was voted for in
,sn Is :. districts of the county, with the
lsv 1 =. mat Hume received IS6 and Bar
lived ID l Votes les. Only democrats were al
l p,,oo.' 70 y vote in Washington and Ar
,,js s'V w districts, but in Jefferson dis.
tsn 'I s democratic chairman, Mr.. Ora.
ssis ' decided sss , to permit republicans,
dsao s, 'ae protest of majority of the
e. r0ciats, to vote at a democratic pri.
q, i i,0 Saicn many availed themselves
Sunss s ;lsn Mr.. VIM. Duncan. Mr.,
ss5ss a'a not go to the polls and
la; h. II IT.. 10 be distinctly understood
ior sn Nc was not and is not q candidate
wssSiyIalns. The vote was as follows
3 A riiSs,"on dlstrict-Barley s, Hume
- Jsi Sas'on district-Barley 26, Hume
g. ''4s's0n district-Barley S. Hume
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17
a Cure tor Bilious Collie

RESOURCE, Schreven Co., Gal have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
only sure relief. 1t acts like a charm:
One dose of it gives relief when all
other remedies fail.-G. D. SHARP
For sale by J. II. Janney, Druggist, 7Ol
Ly;nn ctraat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

The NJ. Schiller Beef Company will
have for sale tomorrow 9 full supply OF
fresh nearby country vegetables and
Georgia watermelons on ice and Cone
river cantalopes also q large supply
Of spring chickens and home-killed
heef srrinp lamb. veal, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

SPECIAL SERv1cEs.-Mr. Samuel
Stokeley made an earnest exhortation
last ght in the Railroad Mission,
which was eagerly listened to. To-
night the service will be conducted by
Rev. F. T. Benson, of the NJ. P. Church
and large crowd is looked for. This
will be tho last of these special services;
A song service will be held at 7:oO and
the regular service at 7:45.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17
Fall Footwear

Arriving daily. Among the latest are WON.
ems English Walking Boots with up.to.date
toes and heels, patent tip, extension sole
bright vamp, kangaroo quarters-lsce and
button. Other newcomers are:
vici Kid and Box Calf Lace Boots, egg toe,
stock tip, continental and military heel, OK.
tension sole, high (9.inch) top.
The latest in English Tourist Boots are
made Of Vici Kid. new toe and heel, extension
sole, high 70 inch) top.
vici Kid Welt Button Boots, cloth top, pat.
ent vamp, egg toe.
The latest New York Dress Boot (made by
Laird, ScLoeber & Coz extra fine Wei Kid
hand turn common sense toe.
Chicago Toe, Patent Tip. Hand-turn Boots
(made by Laird, Schroeder & Co.. of finest Vic
Kid-strictly for dress purposes.
Vienna Toe, Plain, Hand.turn Buttor
Boots made by Laird, Shoeber & Co.. of e1
ira fine Vici Kid, suitable for tender feet.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

HE PRIMARY.-The democratic
primary held in this city 3 d county
Yesterday to nominate a candidate for
We hcuse Of Delegates resulted 10 the
,snlng OF Mr.. l.. c. Barley, w o had
~ opposition. The vote was very
s ~, and but little interest was mani.
,f.e1 10 the primary. The vote for
= - Barley By wards rs announced by
STSludges was ss follows:
nm sS' ward, IS; Second ward. 143;
~ r1u ward, 1856, and Fourth ward.
w. w.. Total, 962. There were o few
%~S;'e'lng votes, which were not count
NY the judges.
M ~ MT NE primary held last April over
'W Votes were cast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

ARsoN CAsEs.-The case of Richard
Burnett, charged with having set ire to
the barn of Constant Ponnet, in West
End. will come up in the Fairfax Coun-
tv Court or Monday next. A number
~ the members of the Alexandria po-
lice force have been summoned as Wit
nesses in the case. The case of George
Chichester, on the same charge, Will be
heard at the same time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

THE WEATHER.-The hot weather o.
yesterday was followed by refreshing
rain which fell about II O'Clock last
night. The rain was accompanied by
wind, lightning and thunder, and lasted
only short time. This morning this
weather was quite warm again, hu,
later the sky became cloudy and the
temperature lowered considerably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

snas, . 49,. first meeting after the
gaiuu o ,Tes = of the Young Peoples
Cap,ch W W.. Inc ne, Second Presbyterian
light. N Vas held at that church last
es.t,ac,s5 y, routine business was
tsisbtfnIHI,.a alter which the union was
pIoysums entertained with musical
sSy MIS- S' Piano solos were render
@Nr. Y louise Deidel, Mrs. Yates
1Ssby Miss s. a. q. S'arnell, and vocal so.
&s Lee Pi ssIiSsym m OF Berkeley, and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17
DRY GOODS.
v God ward & LOthrOp
10th. 18th and F Sts., N. ".
DRY GOODS.
HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES.

Away ahead planning and
large buying give US a great
advantage. Daily we are
offering Linens and other
house keeping goods at prices
below the usual. We submit
the following items for the con-
sideration of housekeepers and
hotelkeepers having present
or prospective needs in this
direction;
AT 55c, 75c, and sl.OO Each
Guipure Scarfs. in beautiful cut work de.
signs-for bureaus, Bullets, and wash
stands; size 20154 inches. Usual prices,
SOC, 81. 90 and $3.50.
AT 81 Each
Hemstitched Linen Bolster Cases, size
221x72 inches-cut in half will make
pair Of pillow slips. Usual price, $1.6O
each.
AT 15c Each, 81 rs Dozen
Hemstitched Huck Towels, 1896 inch.
es. extra heavy. Usual price, zoe each.
AT SOC Each
Bird.eye and Damask Towels, extra size,
knotted fringe; some with fancy open
work; all white and colored borden.
AT $3.50 Each
Comforts, covered with best quality silk.
oline, filled with soft, pure cotton, plain
or zephyr edge. Usual price, 81 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

A boy named Joe Buckley stepped
on a piece of glass at the corner OF
Wolfe and Washington streets THIS
evening and cut of one of his toes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Business is quiet with no special improve
ment to note. The continuedIw weather
has made the early fall trade rather slow.
The price of wheat has declined and the offer
ings are fair. Money matters are unchanged
here. In New York yesterday money on cali
was frmer at 11aa2lhc per cent; last loan at
11ac, closed at IL per cent. Prime mercan.
tile paper 4a4lh per cent. In Baltimore call
rates were unchanged at BAD per cent and
bank accommodations and discounts were
held at 4a6 per cent. Virginia Centu' y
bonds were firm ct gain of Ac, to 6844, on
sales of ST., 900, and 81, 600 new IS brought
70. Local shares continue firm but quiet.
New YORK. Sept. 1.-THE stock market
opened very irregular. the majority of active
shares showing gains though thsro were de.
pressions in other parts of the list. Some OF
the southwestern stocks displayed some
heaviness but the list generally was strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

mp pRoBABnITIEs.-For TINS
WsATHhh -, weather and showers this
..,,,,a iaFesieA,.n ns,igbt; fair Saturday and
.'a.:a,'p n ael cooler noF'heFly winds shit
:gHl'! ,rbeaster.y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17
LOCAL MATTERS.

,o.morrow at $50; sun sets
son EI; ,, water at 12:11 q. m. ana
,5N .. IL ..+-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

Not only piles OF the very worst c sina Ca hn
be cured by DeWitt's Witch hszel : Hsi'e ."s
eezems, scslds, burns, bruises, boils, ulcers
and ali other skin troubles can be instant :
r relieved We by the same remedy. Charles Il,
IAnuOn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17
II Saves the Croupy Children.

SEAvIEw, Waive have splendid
sale on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and our customers coming from far and
near, speak OF it in the highest terms.
Many have said that their children
would have died of Group if Chamber
berlain's Cough Remedy bad not been
oiven.-KELLUM & OURREN. The "a
and SO cent sizes for sale by j. d. Jan
ney, Druggist, FOL King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

The market closed quiet with decline Of
one cent all around in the prices of Wheat
Corn and other grains are unchanged Coun'
try Produce is quiet with slight offerings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17
AT $3.50 Each

AT 81. so Each
Comforts covered with best quality silk.
olne, filled with soft, pure cotton, plain
or zephyr edge Usual price, 81 each.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

Don't neglect cough because the weather
is pleasant; before the next storm rolls
around it may develop into serious difficulty
beyond repair. One Minute Cough Cure Is
easy to take and will do what its name I'M
niles. Charles g. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

RICHMOND MARKET Sept. 17.-The mar.
ket has been alternately off and on during
the week and prices close shade lighter
than last quototions We quote: Flour So &c
40 rs for fine to patent family brands
Wheat 93a99; Corn 3fs39; Rye 48a52
Oats 22a24
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Sept IT,
The market is quiet with light offerings
while prices are shade frmer without being
higher. We quote: Flour So 50a5 rs for
fine to patent roller; Wheat S5a95 Corn
35a36; Rye 35a40; Oats 20a22; Butter Is
s2O: Eggs 13a14
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-Flour-state and
Western quiet and steady city mills patents
Sc 1Oa6 40; Minnesota patents S. 50a5 80
winter straights 81 9Oa5 90. Rye Flour
firm, fancy So 55a3 rs. Whest-options
opened firmer on stronger English cables than
expected, but afterwards eased off on big
spring wheat receipts; Dec 971sa97a.. Rye
steady; No 2 Western 52a. Conceptions
opened up on better cables but reacted with
wheat; Dec 364a37. Oats-options opened
dull but steady track white 26lha33. Beef
steady. Pork easy. Lard frmer; prime
Western steam So O5 nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17
|UUh NE w L ALL NlUUk
-OF-
CARPETS AyD0|L CLOTHS
Mating and Rugs
Dress Goods, Silks, Ribbons, Table Linens
Napkins, Towels, White Quilts
and Blankets.

Our fine Woolens for the Tailoring De-
partment, &C., are the best we have ever
shown. Early purchasing has enabled us to
buy this stock at old prices and escape the
advacne of the Dingley tariff and as long as
the goods are ours we will sell them without
any additional advance. Early purchases this
season mean bargains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. 17.-Flour dull
and unchanged. Wheat weak and lower ;
spot and month 9735 asked; Oct 97a4a9e
Dec 98a9944 steamer No 2 red 911aa91s4 ;
southern wheat by sample 9Oa99; do on
grade 92a98. Corn weak and lower; spot
and month 34Aa35; Oct 35a35A Nov or
Dec, new or old, 35Aa351h; Jan 35a4a36 /;
steamer mixed Bypass; southern white
corn 49, do yellow 80. Oats firm; No 2
white Western 24lha25 No mixed 22a23
Bye steady No 2 nearby So; No 2 Western
OIL. Hay steady; choice timothy $13 Goa
ID so. Sugar strong and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

CHICAGO, Sept. 17.-Wheat-sept 92a
9211s; Dec 92a921s; old s9R; May 9ih.
s ss .snt o e. ae ig De- pse 2e Nay
So Is; Dec Sec s5 32ls; Jan SO 80. lard
Sept 81 60; Oct 81 60a4 621b Dec 81 671h
40; Jan Sd So. Ribs-Sept and Oct
IS 224a; Dec 81 871a; Jan 81 So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Sept 49,
Beeves-no trading; beef 9L9lac per ID.
Calves-msrket quiet and steady; vesls $oa
per 100 lbs; grassers and buttermilks $4a
4 25 per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lamhs-mar-
ket quiet but trife frmer; sheep S3a4.25
per 100 lbs lambs S5s6 per 100 lbs. Hogs
market higher at pa .4Oa4 70 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

al QUO EHCN-
Bird-eye and Damssk Towels, extra size,
knotted fringe; some with fancy open
work; all white and colored bordern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Sept. 49,
Beef Csttle-Trade has not been active, with
an increased offering. The tops this week were
not quite as good as we're those of last week,
and not quite as many of them were sold at
our top figures as then. Prices for them were
Asc easier, while medium and common were
off 15a20. Prices of Beef Cattle this week
ranged IS follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-17

AT 15c Each, 81 rs Dozen
Hemstitched Huck Towels, 1896 inch.
es, extra heavy. Usual price, zoe each.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-11
The Native Hawaiian.

The native Hawaiian is gentleman
of leisure. Life to him is perpetual
holiday. and, as native of paradise
why should he fret about the dull cares
of this world? Nature has spread a
bounteous feast for him, and, like Ad.
am of old, he has only to pluck the
fruit which grows without toll. eat and
breathe.
The national food Of the native is
poi, fish and pork Poi is made from
taro root, "a water plant, boiled and
beaten to a pulp of the consistency of
Cruel and allowed to slightly ferment,
when it is very nutritious. The native
table is mat spread upon the floor or
ground, on which lies poi. Roast pig
and fish are placed in separate calabash-
es Squatted or sitting crosslegged
about this sumptuous feast, the Kanakas
proceed to regale themselves, scorning
the use of knives and forks. Their DIES.
sert is the papaya. oranges, bananas,
breadfruit, strawberries and other fruit
of the tropics. -Godey's Magazine.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-11
Paid a Small Fine.

A man named Andrew Brant was ar
arrested by the marshal last night for
being drunk and creating disturbance
and placed in the village Jail to get over
the effects OF three day drunk. Brant
boards at place on Pine street and for
several days past he has been drinking
hard and when he came home with too
much firewater inside OF him he made
things generally hum about the place.
Last night he went home in even worse
condition than he had been on any OF
the previous evenings aud proceeded to
turn things upside down in short order.
At last he got 40 bad that the marshal
WAS sent for and he put the fellow in the
lookup, When up before Justice Fisher
he pleaded guilty to the charge and was
fiji ed 81 and costs, the Judge letting him Of
easy on the D omise OF strengthening uI
and behaving himself in the future.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-11
House to rent on Willow avenue. Ap
ply to James James.
Burmese Incidence.

Burma is said to be peopled by
about the LATEST race in the world.
Work is never done except when abso-
lutely necessary, and even then as little
as possible, and that in the easiest,
most shiftless manner. If Burman
wishes to cultivate piece Of ground
he sets fire to the bushwood as cheap,
easy and efficacious methodof preparing
the virgin soil. IL
For two or three years he cnltivates
that piece of land and then sets light
to another spot, allowing the jungle to
grow in the old place, which will be
ready for returning when the other
ground wants rest. Rice growers dis
pense with plows, turning loose instead
a number of buffaloes, which cut up
the saturated sod with their hoofs
When a Burman has earned little
money, he Immediately proceeds to
spend il all, for the Burmese have no
ambition to be rich and never hoard.
Consequently there are no large land
owners. and, there being no aristocracy,
the people are as near being on an
equality as possible Poor folk are quite
as rare as the rich, and the only beg
CARS to be met are the lepers, who sit on
the steps of tie pagodas. - Hartford
Times