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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19
wheat Crop in south America.

London, Nov. ia dispatch to the
Times from Buenos Ayres says that frost
has damaged the harvest in the Argentine
Republic at least 10 per cent. The cor
of the Times at Valparaiso,
Chill, says the harvest of cereals is a
third greater than last year, while crops
of all kinds promise above the average.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19
Rebels and Dynamite.

Havana, Nov. l4.-Insurgents have dy-
and derailed train running be-
tween Nuevitas and Puerto Principe, the
capital of the province. No further de-
tails have been made public. The force
of the explosion overturned the engine,
destroyed several cars, killed the engin-
Ger, fireman and 10 other persons and
wounded many soldiers and passengers.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19
school Boy Wa. Killed at Play.

Pendleton, Or, Nov. 1.-THE 7-year-
old son of o. Miller, who is employed by
j. E. Smith on Stanley creek, 80 miles
from Pendleton, while playing near school
was run over by log they Were rolling in
the playground. He died before medical
aid reached him. His skull was fractured
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19
Center star Wins.

Nelson, B. c., Nov. l2.-Justice Walk
EN- has rendered decision in the case of
the Center Star VS.. the Iron Mask, from
Rossland, continuing the injunction
against the Iron Mask and releasing all
obligation against the Center Star.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19
Was stabbed to Death.

Hot Springs, Miss, Nov. l5.--At Ash
land, 20 miles west of here, w. H. Harri-
son, editor of the Ashland Register, was
stabbed to death by j. L. Mcdonald. The
men had some words about notice in
the paper of an approaching lecture, Me-
Donald charging that had the orator been
Methodist instead of Baptist the no
tiee would have been more extened. Har-
rison replied through his paper in way
that incensed Mcdonald, and the TRACE
dy resulted.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19

The largest ship ever built was the
Great Eastern. Her total length was 800
feet; breadth, llS feet; total weight when
launched, 10000 tons.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19
seattle pInning Mill Destroyed.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. l5.-The large
planning mill of S. A. Kerr was totally de-
stroped by fire yesterday. The loss is
$l45, 900; insurance, $4,000.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19

The most remarkable echo known is
that in the castle of Simonetta, two miles
from Milan. 1t repeats the echo of PTS
toll 90 times.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19

Nine men out of ten think that "The
Lord tempers the wind to the shorn lamb"
is from the Bible, whereas Lawrence
Sterne is the author.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19

The great steamships consume about
300 tons of coal in "a hours. equal to
about 466 pounds per minute.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19

Rhode Island was the first of the col
onies to declare itself Stree from all de-
pendence ON the crown of Great Britain.
This she did May 4, l776.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our only
medicine for coughs and colds.-Mrs. Z.
Beltz, 439 9Th av., Denver, Col, Nov. 8, 80.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19

Tonic Known (See Dictionary $500 box,
weeks treatment. Mason Chemical Co., p. o. Box
TAI Philadelphia, Pa.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19
A HEALTHY WIFE
Is a husbands Inspiration.

A.sickly, Enthusiastically woman,
especially when she is the mother of
a family, is a damper to all joyous
ness in the home.
If woman finds that her energies
are tagging and that everything tires
her, her sleep is disturbed by horrible
dreams, and that she often wakes
sud only in the night with q feeling
of suffocation and alarm, she must at
once regain her strength.
The following from MRS. f. s. Benz
NETT, Westphalia, Kans., shows tho
power of Lydia e. Pinkhams vege-
table Compound, and q letter of advice:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham ~ have suf-
fered for over two years with falling,
enlargement and liberation Of the
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19

nnNn for tracing and locating Gold or silver
k Ore lost or buried ed Treasures con M
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-11-19

Egyptian pottery dates from 1000 B. G.
Harvard is the oldest college in the
United States, established in 1928.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07
There is Nothing So Good.

There is nothing just as good as DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump
ton, Coughs and Colds, so demand it
and do not a permit dealer to sell you
some substitute. He will not claim
there is anything better, but 10 order
to make more profit he may claim
something else to be just as good. You
want DR.. Kings New Discovery be-
cause you know it to be safe and relia-
BILE, and guaranteed to do good or
money refunded. For Coughs, Colds,
Consumption and for all affections OF
Throat, Chest and Lungs, there is no.
thing so good as is DR.. King New Dis
covery. Trial bottles free at Ernest
L. Aliens Drug Store. Regular size
so cents and 81 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07
LOCAL BREyITIES.

marriage license was issued II
Washington yesterday to Daniel r
Lewis AID Virginia A. Foote, both o
Manassas.
A movement is on foot to extend ar
invitation to Hon. William ]. Bryan tt
deliver lecture in this city in the nea'
future for the benefit of the poor.
DR.. Andrew Jackson spalding died
at his residence in Leonardtown, Md.
on Tuesday evening. he was in biz
72nd year.
The schooner Annie E Krapz, which
arrived here today with plaster from
Windsor, N. S., was the first vessel tc
arrive with cargo on which tariff
had to be paid under the DiDgley bill,
Augustus Lee, colored, of Washing.
ton, was ARRESTED in Alexandria coun.
ty yesterday by Constable Gaines,
charged with disorderly conduct. He
was committed to the jail in this city
by Justice Sellers for sixty days.
While under arrest Lee made des-
perate assault on Gaines, and during
the scufils which resulted Lee was
stabbed on the arm by the constable.
Messrs b Bendheim & Sons this morning
received postal card from gentleman in
Sexton, Sabre county; Texas, making In.
quiries concerning various descriptions of dry
goods which this enterprising firm has in
stock. The writer states that he read their
advertisement in the Alexandra Gazette.
The Bendheims have always believed in adj
vertisng hence they are known abroad as
we'll as at home
Mr. O. S. Crosby, President of the Potomac
Electric Company, of Washington, who he.
made overtures for furnishing electricity to
this city, to-day sent additional letters here
to the effect that the company would have
use for the five prt sent employees at the plant
in this city. Mr. Crosby Estates that Two"
was inserted instead of three" by their type
writer In their former letter.
Mayor Simpson and Drs. Puryis and Miller
yesterday evening viewed the body OF the
infant which was born to Mamie Allison q
few days ago, ano agreed that no criminal
act had been committed, the child having
been born dead, and the remains were turned
over to Messrs Domain & Son for interment.
The United States Veteran Christian Asso-
citation, recently in session in Washington,
has adjourned 10 meet in Richmond in No.
vcmber. 1898. Bishop Briscoe announced
his appointments, among them being W. c.
Payne for Alexandria.
Judge Love was expected here to-day to
continue the October term of the County
Court. but was unable to come, so the COURT
was adjourned until Saturday.
1t is understood that some Alexandrians
have been shooting cartridges in the sur
rounding country, and the authorities are on
the lookout for them.
There were several sprinkles of rain to.
day, but the sky soon cleared again, and the
temperature has been like that Of summer
weather.
The October term of the Corporation Cou,t
will begin on Monday. 1t is understood that
no grand Jury will be summoned at this term.
A wrong signal given over the telephone
wires about noon to-day caused false alarm
of fie.
The monthly meeting of the Columbia Fire
Company Will be held to night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

NEW Tua.-One of the largest wood
en- tugs built in Chesapeake waters is
the NJ. Mitchell Davis, whose hull WAC
built at Solomon's Island, Calvert coun-
ty, Md, by NJ. NJ. Davis, after whom
the boat was named. She was built for
A. J. Taylor & Bros of Washington,
who will put her in Chesapeake bay
and Potomac river toying. Her dimen-
sions are 81 feet long, l9E feet beam
and 8 feet inch deep. The tug is now
iu Baltimore, where she will receive
her boiler and engine. The engine is
of the steeple. compound type, II and
"a inches diameter of cylinders and 20
inches stroke OF piston. The boiler is
Of the Scotch type, IL feet long and -
feet diameter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

A DRUNKEN CoUPLE.-The lower
section of King street was kept in a
state of excitement for nearly an hour
this evening by the disorderly conduct
of man and a woman-both under the
influence of liquor. The woman would
every now and then strike the man on
the head with an umbrella, and her
companion would make but feeble re.
sistance. In the meantime the crowds
laugh of approval encouraged the
woman and she continued her attacks
till finally an officer arrived aud arrest.
ed both. At the station house the
couple refused to give their name, but
admitted that they were man and wife.
The woman claimed that her husband
had been on long. drunk and bad in.
suited her. The general impression
was that the woman was the drunken
of the two. They were locked UT.
Later, on becoming more quiet, the
woman give her name as Mrs. c. NJ.
Taylor, of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

CHARLES CROOK, the young man who
was arrested here Tuesday night at the
request of the authorities of Atlanta,
Ca, was not released, as was stated
yesterday, although it was 80 under
stood after he had made good the sum
belonging to the telephone company by
which he was employed in Atlanta.
But as he was about to be liberated q
dispatch was received from Atlanta
asking that be be detained Until the ar
rival Of an officer from that city. No
officer haying arrived at o'clock this
evening, and the young man having
made good all claims against him, b.
was released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

LOST CAUSE" ToBAcco.-The at
tention of readers of the GAZETTE is
directed to the advertisement of the
Wright Bros. Tobacco Co. of St.
Charles, Missouri. These enterprisiug
and generous people are soulherners.
having been born and reared in North
Carolira. aud their father led regi-
ment as Colonel throughout the war.
Maj ]. E. NJ. Wright, who is to the
manor born a typical Vlrgnian, has
sampled the city with the Lost Cause"
plug aud in few weeks will place OH
the market the smoking tobacco Every
body in the State knows the Major and
he stands at the head of the ranks for
an anecdote. He ranks with the honor
ed Zeb Vance, of North Carolina. Ii
you want to laugh and grow fat get the
Major to tell you his bear story, and
don't forget to call for the Lost
Cause"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

I'D. C.-The regular monthly meet
ing of Mary Gusts Chapter, U. D. c.,
was held on Tuesday, October 9Th.
Many members were in attendance and
much business transacted. A circular
from a Joint committee of Richmond
las published in the September Veteran)
was read. Many touching aod feeling
remarks were made on the subject.
This chapter that honors all heroes OF
the Confsderacy and deems none great
or than these, decided to send S25 to
the monument fund of Confederate
prisoners buried in northern graves.
Mrs. Fitzbugh Lee. Mrs. James E.
Alexander aud Mrs. Dabney Herndon
were elected delegates to the State con-
vention U. D. c., which meets in
Lynchburg October 22nd, with Mrs.
VIM. Ramsay and Mrs. Alice Hume as
alternateS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

MEDICAL SocIETY.-At the annua
meeting Of the Alexandria Medical So
ce,y. held at the office of DR.. VIM. Glib
500 last night, the following officers
we're elected for the year: DR.. VIM. Glib
SOD, president; DR.. VIM. r. Purvis,
yice.president Dr.. Arthur Snowden,
secretary, and DR.. T. S. Gibson, treas
urer. The following was adopted /:
It's the opinion of the Alexandria
Medical Society, and so expressed at
their meeting held October 9th, that
such cases Of typhoid fever as at pres
ent exist in our city are not epidemic
nor due to specific infection from oul
reservoir supply, and that whatever i'm,
pnrites in said water supply may lie
found are due TO the conditions usual
III times Of drought and not productive
Of typhoid, whatever other noxioue
properties they may contain.
WM. GIBSON, President,
ARTHUR SNowDEN, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

o,.e, HoGsg.-To- morrow evening
" ,i1iIrr.-i.soa. Wallace combination
d. =, ,n,r,r here. Ii is said to be the
VIII y attraction of its class now
s'.,rsrtr public. An alliance has been
o'lj'' t -. pix Miller, Oscar +.
n'us Cd ~. Miss Ester Wallace. The
's ;,U,, ' offered is comedy, music
sss cSa[sot,r sketches Polk Miller in
s sa-.ia 'r, impersonations of the old
a ~, ,' nsgr5. With songs. stories and
t !.-i nh?ing. is without doubt the
'ao .,s.. sr,,.I IN his Inc now Oh the
:,.ss jolly O ear sisson and petite
r isa. Wallace give delightful comedy
i L',. A. curtain raiser eatitled
arop.in Elias VISIT rom the Country"
", ss.on : q finished comedian of the
al scbool ana does not have to resort
~ bngoonerv lor the comic effects he
oysin.. Miss Wallace isyoung, pretty
and a. no.s.sses y mrz1o soprano voice OF
S s range and purity. The enter
,.inm.pt cIoses with one-act comedy
in which Mr.. Miller takes the part OF
=, al uepro-oqs ofthe real old family
ssrvant tyne. The whole programme
i.rsnls,e With refued humor, clever
songs and character representations and
furnishes over two hours CT the best
sort OF fun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

Ey ROUTE TO THE GOLD Fields
The following are extracts from a let
ter from F. A. Wise, dated Skaguay,
Alaska, September 90: 81 am here for
several months and will cross the
mountains on the snow with sleds in
January or February. Have an oppor-
unity to send this letter to-day by
steamer TO juneau. y Terrible
g.i1ier slide on the trail up the Chilcoot
Oa Saturday and several persons buried
uuder the ice. Been here 5 weeks;
town is about 4 weeks old, is built up
i'om the bay back up the trail for 4
miles. Two wharves building, saw mill
running, hotels, stores, laundries,
bakeries, lawyers, doctors. real estate,
Oanslng, and city is fast looming up.
Streets TO feet wide and 20 foot alley. /
nave "a lot 5OxlO0 which l located, and
nave a house l2xl6, single roof, don-
Ole dOOr ana wslls lined with building
pper; well water at 10 feet very
good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

= JR. 0. I. A. MI. w. jackson
yI'nucil, Jr. 0, U. A. NJ, held its regu
la' weekly meeting last night, which
vas largely attended. An invitation
aOn Belle Haven Council. of this CITY,
@a'tend their bazaar and oyster supper
commencing Monday, October 18th, WIS
s ss An invitation from Alexan-
via VI, Council to appoint committee, to
~ IN conjunction with r committee
nom 10 their council, to arrange FOX s. Sc
,,ss Of sermons to be preached to the
MaeI Was accepted and q committee ap-
; svu'ed' The quarterly report of the
s was read and accepted and
showed that this council was in a -four
SaiGg condition, having grown consid
N say both in membership and fl
s-.Ves' Five applications for member.
'p"eEe received and referred to prop
Il 'Onmliees for investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07
WOmen'S Ready to wear Outer Garments

IN the Improvements jus. completed
throughout the store by which the convent
eace and comfort of buying and selling has
boen greatly enhanced, those on the third
floor will perhaps be most readily noticed
Ready-to wear Garments occupy the entire
third floor, giving us the largest, best-,ighted,
and most convenient department for the dis
play OF made.up garments in the country.
series of new fitting rooms has been added
and so arranged as to afford the desired sec!u :
sion while trying on garment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07
New Fall Millinery.

The display on second floor is attracting de
served attention and is tho result of weeks OF
gathering and study. Exclusive models in
Paris and London Hats and Bonnets are hers,
selected personally at the French and Engo
lish capitals by our millinery manager Also
London's latest ideas in Hats for Walking,
Riding, Shooting, Bicycling, &c.
Fancy Qails, black and colors-the new
soft etfec s, 20c to 45c each.
Csquo Plumcs, in black only, CSC to SOC
each.
Black Birds, two in bunch, 75c bunch.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

THE DRAFT RETURNED.-As stranger
giving his name as Payne and claiming
to represent Richmond tobacco firm
called OF Mr.. g. A. Appich on Sunday
and after telling straight story it,
duced Mr.. 4. to cash draft for $40.
To-day the draft came back protested
and Payne is no where to be found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07
Croun Quickly Cured.

MOUNTAIN GLEN, Ark.-Our chill
dren were suffering with Group when
we received bottle OF Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. 1t afforded almost in
slant relief.-F. A. THORNTON. This
celebrated remedy is for sale by J. h.
Janney, Druggist, FOL King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

D1vIpENDs.-The directors of the
Alexandria Perpetual Building Fund
Association have declared semi
annual dividend in the first series Of
81. so, second series 50 so, third series
S1.25, and fourth series Zoe, per share.
Fourteen loans (S2S0O) were granted at
a premium of 20c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07
Fire /! Fire! Fire /!

Protect your homo and store from destiuc-
ton by ire caused by gasoline, oil, defective
fues etc, by using Three Gallon Meyrose
& Co. Operative Fire Extingui her which
will throw steady stream of cartonic acid
GAS which is 40 times moro powerful as a
FIRE destroyer than water) 40 fe,t. Fifteen
per cent. of this gas in room will destroy i
Are. 1t is always ready for instant Use and
can always be relied upon aud will not COR
rode. Reicren' es: E. s. Leadceaser y sOps'
n Rendbeim s. Sons, J. e. D. Smoot & Son,
]. Miller s. Co., Aitcheson s. Bro. Alexan-
dria Stesm Bread Bakery, Alexandria Chemi'
csl and Fertilizer Co., c. o. Pullman, +. l..
Entwisle, COncordia Eotel and others who
have used them on fires with success. For
sale by
c. L. PlCKIN, Agent.
OPS g. Fairfax Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

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.
plies Charles g. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

You run no risk. All druggists guarantee
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic to do ali that
the anufac.lrers claim for it.
Warranted no cure, no pay. There are
many limitations. To get the GENUINE ask
for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

Not only piles of the very worst kind can
be cured by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve, but
eczoma, scalds, burns, bruises, boils ulcers
and gil other skin troubles can be instantly
relieved BY the same remedy. Charles &
Iannnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

'Stanton's epic, printed above, is
sent The Virginian by Messrs. Wright
Bros, the manufacturers of the "Lost
Cause'i chewing tobacco, and it is infer
red that the reading of the poem induc-
ed them to make the offer which they
have made, to give the Confederate
Veterans, their wives and children.
who are dependent, 2 cents upon every
pound of "Lost Cause" which is sold.
The business method of raising fund
adopted by the company has been ap
proved by the Southern and Western
people, and is receiving their enthusi
astc support. Within the past six
months there has been sold in the State
of Texas alone some 100000 pounds OF
"Lost Cause" This will net the veter
ans fund some four thousand dollars.
The Wright movement is becoming very
we'll known and popular in Virginia
also, and it would be strange if in the
"Old Dominion" where the storm of
death swept down the valley, and there
are thousands who have and many are
dependant and in need, if it did not
meet hearty and prompt response.
-''Major j. E. NJ. Wright is managing
for the manufacturers the introduction
of the "Lost Cause" in this section and
he brings to the work the enthusiasm
born OF u personal knowledge of
the needs of many to whom
The veterans fund will bring much
needed aid and comfort II is safe to
say that no business enterprise of re-
cent years has proven more popular,
and the Brothers Wright, of st. Charles,
Mo men of broad sympathies ano
generous methods-deserve to be re-
membered gratefully for undertaking
to carry through the veterans' fund
enterprise. Aside from sentimental
reasons, themselves impossible of d.
vorce from the brand, the "Lost Cause"
tobacco is said to be one of the best on
the market, and especially low in price
Almost every dealer of prominence in
this State is now selling it, and if those
who favor the cause will ask for it in
the stores every retail dealer will get it
for them, and the veterans fund will
90 up into the thousands"
f. S. HARPER.
Distributing agent in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

,oa V LII, ,CoURr.-Mayor G.. L. Simp-
aayan h ss,au'9'-The following cases
Bs, vsel q disposed of since yesterday
AtkinsoSa brown, arrested by Officer
u.s. disn,; charged with being drunk,
h. sAaS Padsett, charged with throw.
y Nio5t ' = Ia Inc street, was fined 81.
hi co No. neport.-Last night was cloudy
&ear Out @u'' | O'Clock, when it became
Ssre st Y ,I prisoner and five dodgers
q y d The station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-07

Nv, .oL,LiSloNs.-Seversl collisions &C.
E Fr,'sa IN Norfolk harbor during a dense
MI M SSesleFday morning. The steamer
sban olnt comfort ran into aud sank
4 ns Sas Salte, the crew of which made
/ narrow narrow escape.
H. " " Jug Edith was in collision with
No.. lOS and Washington steamer
o'rlo ,O.A Oh Lsmbert's Point about 7:30
auS ..,, Jacob Ward, of Portsmouth,
bld b a''nNF halstead, a thirteen-year-
abs to:' were knocked overboord by
Srow ,U'es OF the collision. Ward was
lOld nf out Halstesd managed to get
~ " rope, and dragged himself up.