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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

SENSATIONAL DIVORCE SUIT.-The
filing at Franklin, Pa, Wednesday of q
libel in divorce by Mrs. Lottie A. Stan
field, wife of Rev. w. A. Stan6eld, has
created big sensation. The serious
ness of the allegation set forth in the
bill of particulars intensiies the sensa-
ton. Mrs. Stanfeld charges her hus-
band with having attempted to murder
Der by ssphyxiation. She says that
one night recently he came into her
room and turned on the gas from all the
jets. She discovered the scheme, how
ever, in time to prevent serious results.
In addition to this charge, Mrs. Stan
field also makes those of extreme cruel
ty, and intimacy with other women.
The trial of the case is fixed for the
next term of court, at which time there
will be score OF witnesses called by
the prosecution.
Rev. Mr.. Stanfeld is a successful
minister of the gospel, and the charges
by his wife are the first intimation that
their life was not happy one. Mr.
Stan6eld declares that he is prepared 10
defend the charges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

SENT TO THE CHAIN GANG.-Dan
Corbin, colored, who in former years
spent most of his time on the chain
gang for chicken stealing, gambling
and other offenses, was conscripted
again this morning. Yesterday he be-
came drunk and bellicose. He went
to saloon in the Fourth ward, insult
ed lady and wanted to fight every
body. Every now and then he drew
knife and seemed anxious to cut some
one. Officers Wilkinson and Lyles
soon appeared put him under arrest.
This morning he failed to pay fine OF
81 and was sent 10 the chain gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., TOMORROW
Christ Church.-Services at II a. IN
and 7:30 p. N. by Rev. Bergman Creep
81. Paul's Church.-Communion SER
vice at a. m. Service at II q. NJ. and
4 p. m. by Rev. P. P. Phillips.
Grace Ghurch.-7 a. N. no service
$50 q. m. Sunday school: 8 p. m. Mis-.
sion school; services with communion
at IL q. m; and services at 7:30 .. m.
by Rev. G. E. Ball.
81. Marys Church.-Mass at 7 a. IN.
Children's mass at $50 a. m. High
mass and sermon at II a. m. Sermon
by Rev. Father Bowler. Vespers at
4p. m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church.-Corner
Cameron and Alfred streets-Sunday
school at $50 a. m. Service at II a. IN
Gn Germany by Rev. Mr.. Eberlein.
Second Presbyterian Church.-Sunday
school at Oils a. m. Preaching at II a.
m. and $50 p. m. by Rev. Joseph r.
Wilson, D. D.
Baptist Church.-Preaching at IL a.
m. and 7:30 p. m. by Rev. J. Fl. Butler.
Trinity Meth. Epic Church.-Sunday
school at $50 am. and 8 p. m. Service
at IL a. IN. and 7:30 p. M by Rev. l. J.
McDougle. Epworth League at $50
p. 10.
Meth. Epis. Church South-9 a M.
class meeting; elisa M Sunday school.
Service at IL 8. N. and 7:30 p. m. by
Rev j. 7. Williams.
VIlage Chapel, AZ E Church South
Gibbon street near notwithstanding
at i q. M. and 7.30 p. IN.
Del Ray Chapel, ~ Z. Church Souih.-
Preaching at p. m. by Rev. d. e..
Kern. Prayer meeting Wednesday at
$50 p. m.
Meth. Prot. Gurch.-9;15 a. M.
Sunday school. Services at II a. IN.
and 1880 p. m. by Rev. F. L. Benson.
Flower Garden at p. m. Christian
Endeayor topic service at D. m.
Free Methodist ChMch-Lee street,
near Understanding at II a. M.
and at 7:45 p. m. by Rev. Mr.. Henry.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
rooms at 4 p. m. Service of prayer and
praise with short address.
Aims House service at 2:30 p. m.
Roberts Chapel, M. Z. Church (coloreU
Preaching at IL q. m. and at 40 p. m.
by Rev. William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

FUNERALs.-Tnef funeral of the late
Geo. S. Carin took place this morning
at 1890 o'clock from the residence OF
his father, Mr.. G. B. Carlip, on south
st. Asaph street. The services were
conducted by Rev, z. P. Phillips and
the psllbearers were Messrs. Courtney
Houck, Melville Lindsey, Urban Lam
bert, Fred Morse, Frank Creighton
and Chas. Wright. The interment was
private. The floral tributes were beau
tlfu'.
The funeral of Mrs. Amanda Sum
mers took place this afternoon at 5
o'clock from her late home on south
Pitt street. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. F. T. Benson. The
pallbearers were Messrs. n. S. Green
away, Charles Hantzmon, Harry Hantz
mon, J. r. Cation, George Steiner and
J. II. Trimyer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

PERsoNAL.-Among the nomination
sent to the Senate this week by Presi
dent Cleveland was that of First Lieut.
P. P. Powell, 9th Cavalry, to be cap
tain. Captain Powell is a native o
Loudoun county and has many friend:
in this city.
MIR. Charles Shuman. a we'll known
telegraph operator, is very sick at hi:
home, 1103 King street.
Mrs. G. A Rowland will leave here
tomorrow for Salisbury, N. c., to at
tend the marriage of her son, Mr.. G.
w. Rowland and Miss Kate Harris
formerly of Richmond.
Miss Kate Uhler last night entertain
ed number of her friends at a social
gathering given in honor of her guests
Miss Kennedy, of Annapolis, and Miss
Lippett, of Berryville.
Miss Harrison, of Leesburg, is visit.
ing Mrs. Lee, on Duke street.
Capt. Thomas Travers is seriously i'll
at his home on south Lee street.
A marriage license has been issued to
Edward Frederick Nachtigall, of Phil.
adelphia: Pa, and Miss Helene Marie
Adolphine Heitmuller, of Washington.
The ceremony will be performed at the
German Luthern Church, in this city,
on the evening Of January %. They
are citizens of Hamburg and Coblenz,
Germany, respectively.
The father of Rev. T. H. Rice, for
merly of this city, is extremely i'll.
Mr.. R. Theodore Cook was taken
seriously ill to-day and had to be as
sisted to his home.
Miss M. E. Slaymaker has returned
from two weeks stay in Berkeley.
Miss Mary Powell last night very
charmingly entertained the members
of the euchre club of which she is q
member at her home on Washington
street.
MIR. Richard Shepherd is seriously i'll
at his home near Pohick.
Hon. ]. F. Rixey has been sulf-ling
from severe irritation of the throat,
caused by his campaign work, but is re-
covering and will probably be all right
in week or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

ACCIDENTS. Mr.. Bert Mankin,
while unloading car Of lumber at the
glass works at West End to-day, was
blown from the car. He fell to the
ground aud heavy plank fell upon
him, breaking his leg and otherwise in
juring him. He was brought to the
Infirmary for treatment.
Mr.. John Webster, while at work at
Messrs. Aitcheson's machine shops, on
lower King street, to-day, was very
badly hurt by heavy piece of casting,
weighing nearly ton. falling uton
him and crushing his leg. He was
taken to his home, the residence of
Capt. J. F. Webster, where he received
medical attention from DR.. Jones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

DID THE Doc COME BACK?-A dog
was killed on Prince between Fairfax
and Royal streets Cd Thursday by an
officer. The dog was black and tan
terrier and during the last week it had
tackled almost everybody who had
passed the house in which it lived and
had bitten several people. Thursday a
child was bitten and a complaint being
made to the police authorities, an Or
der was given to dispatch the dog. An
officer was sent to execute the order
and kinsman of the child who had
been bitten offered his assistance.
The latter secured a rope, and with
other help entered the hallway of the
house and lassoed the dog. In the
meantime crowd of fully a hum
dred persons had gathered. The
dog was dragged from the house and
the crowd scattered. The kinsman,
who held the rope, darted around a
tree to get turn" on the dog and the
dog followed him. For two minutes
there was lively run around the tree,
the spectators not knowing whether
the dog was chasing the man or the
man the dog. The officer stood by.
Finally the dog got tired and
stopped running and the man
did likewise. Then several OF the
crowd made suggestions, but none
would approach the dog. The kinsman
| in the meantime produced another
piece of rope and tied it to the first
piece, when there was another maypole
dance by the man and tho dog around
the tree. Then the policeman seized
the rope and he and the dog had cir.
cular dance. A pause follow and a
man cautiously approached the tree,
not the dog, and so arranged
the rope that the terrier could be
drawn close to the tree by the holder
of the rope without danger of being
bitten. Several men then struck at
the dog with sticks, but without effect
Then another officer, who had been al.
tracted by the crowd, came up and
with his billy struck the dog blow on
the head and dispatched it. Two boys
were then employed to take the carcass
off and they dragged it to the river and
threw it overheard. They then re.
turned for their compensation, but in
the meantime dog indentical in ap
pearance with the dead dog came along
and took position in the hallway Of
the house in front of which the tragedy
had occurred. The bystanders declar-
ed that the dead dog had come to life
again and the boys were somewhat
chagrined, but declared that that couli
not be The dog as they had thrown
, the original overheard. The Grove
) then dispersed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

FALSE REroRT.-It was reported on
the streets last night and this morning
that MIR. Richard Burnett had shot his
wife at bis home on upper Duke street.
Later this report was denied, and 1t
was then said that he had struck his
wife with his crutch and that she had
retaliated by putting him out of the
house, when he shot through the panel
of the door, without doing any damage.
however. No report of the matter was
made at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23
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316 KING STREET.
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Jan. 23-spcculation at tie
Stock Exchange was quiet and irregular dur
ing the first hour of business. At the start
the tendency of prices was upward and an
advance of 1tiaa. per cent took place. The
frmness was shortivcd, however. and near
eleven o'clock the entire list was on the down
grade. The market at IL o'clock was dull
and weak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

A FREAK-Dr. Klipstein, of the
medical staff of the Ipfirmary, has in
vited the doctors of the city 10 be pres
ent at the parlors Of the Iutirmsry at
$50 O'Clock tonight when Mr.. H. s
Fitzgerald, who has just arrived in this
city, will give an exhibition of his pow
ers to loosen his entire body in way
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER FRoBABn1T1Es.-For this
section fair and colder tonight; Sunday fair
probably followed by threatening weather
and snow Sunday evening or night; north.
erly winds shifting to easterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

BALTIMORE Jan 23.-Flour drll Wheat
inactive and tirmer; spot 91li bid May S7;ti
ass; Southern wheat by sample 91a93 do
on grade 96aia9134. Corn irmer; spot and
Jan 255sa25a4; Feb 257sa2G; Mar 26lla
261h April 27a27l4; steamer mixed 233s
23ai southern white corn 22a27 do yellow
2112a26la Oats quiet; No 2 white 2ia
24i3 No 2 mixed do 21a22 Rye flm No
2 nearby 42a4a43; No 2 Western Aba
1879. Hay firm. Sugar quiet Coffee steady
at 10 Other articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

moro than you ever received for the same
amount of money. Glance over the items
below. If you are interested it will pay yoa.
If there is nothing advertised come and see
what other similar grand bargains we have to
offer you.
1211c Sea Island Pcrcals, yard wide, at 6aAc.
Remnants Selisias Percaiines, worth 10c TO
15c, at sac.
lining Cambrcs and Lcnos, worth Sc TO So,
at 27sc.
Pure Linen Canvas Lining, worth 12lac to
25c, at 7@,c
Rustic Lining, one yard wide. back j,
at 7aac.
Odd lot Tinsal Drapclies at sea yard.
Androscoggin Cotton (wholc pieces) at 51sc
yard.
Fruit of the Loom Cotton whole pieces at
0Tsc yard.
Lonsdale Cambria whole pieces) at Sa.c
5Opieces Apron Ginghams at 27sc
Odd lot Black Saline Remnants at 23ic.
Plain White French Nainsoobs, worth 25c
at 121bc.
Plain White French orgsndy, worth 25c
at 1870.
Extra Heavy Corded White Piquc's, worth
25c to 37l1c at 12l4c.
Fine Satin Finish Check Nansooks. worth
12ibc at 6aic.
remnants Outing Flannel, sold for Sc, Zoe
and 12lac at 4%.c.
Remnants Dress Ginghams, sold Tor Sc to
1Oc at sac.
Yard wide Bleach Cotton Remnants at SC
Remnants of Fine Figured Satincs that sold
for 12lbc at 7Ac.
French Percai Remnants, light shades also
navy and reds worth i)c at SL,c
White Domet flannel, heavy quality, worth
Sc at 4aic.
Canton Flannel Remnants with long nap,
at 37sc.
Spring Styles of Bates seersuckcrs, worth
1212c at Sc.
Extra Fine Quality India Linen Remnants
worth - lhc at &c.
Unbleached Cotton at 27sc.
Heavy Yard wide Unbl,a ched Cotton 30.
Fine Stripe White Dimity and Lawn at &C.
Heavy 10.4 Bleached Shooting 15c.
Bleached Toilet Crashes 31bc.
Heavy Unbleached 1914 Shceting 1910
Imitation Hair Cloth Lining sc.
Merrimac Shifting Prints 37sc.
Gents All Wool Scarlet Undershirts 3Gc.
Gents Swiss Condo Underwear, ribbed and
plain worth $1.25 at 75c
Cots Double Breasted Gray Wool Shirts
at 39c
Gents Heavy Ribbed Underahirts 25c.
Gents Heavy Cheviot Ovorshiris 25c.
Boys Heavy Cheviot Shirt Waists 25c
Fifty dozen Extra Long Wasted Corssts,
full boncd, big bargain, for 39c.
Mems Fast Black and Tan Seamless Socks
at &c.
Ms-Sweeping reductions in Black Goods,
Coored Dress Goods, Wool Blankets, Table
Linens, etc.
GS-Our now Importation of Embroideries
will he shown at this sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

NEW YORK. Jan. 23.-Flour quict, steady
and unchanged. Wheat-No red dull and
lsc up on firmer cables; May S6lsaS6 SIG.
Rye quiet; No 2 Western 1915. Corn-No
dull and steady No 2 2Slba29la. Oats-No
2 quiet and steady; May DPS; State 23a29
Western 22a29. Pork quiet and steady
new mess So 25a9 90. Lard quiet; steam
rendered Sd 30 nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

that would make ordinary people
shrek with pain. Mr.. Fitzgerald dis.
locates his limbs with ease and in
this respect is really freak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

CHICAGO, Jan. 23 VIII .at-May 797se
so; July 75ai; Sept 74ls. Corn-May
"a; July 25a25ls cpt 26lss2GA. Oats
May 177s; July 1873. Fork-May 81 95a
97la Lard-May 81 071a. Ribs-May
S4 10. Wheat opened steady. Liverpool
,bes were I'D higher. Corn opened dull aGd
steady
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23
Alexandria Market. Janrrnry o3

BALTIMORE, Jan. 23.-virginia IS, new
73a73i5 do. century 62s62A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

But little grain was offered to day and
prices are unchanged. Country Produce is
quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23
DRY GOODS.
L,BIIchberg&Son
DRY GOODS.
THE MAGNETIC CORNER.

HAPPY XMAS TIMES ARE EEKE, Os
so NEAR. THERE IS NO TIME
TO BE LOST IN CHOOs.
ING GIFTS.
We can furnish you with pretty gifts at
way down prices. In order TO dispose of our
stock and have the people come our way, we
have to better all others. Our prices will
surely bring you.
HANDKERCHIEFS BY THE HUNDRED.
Prices as Follows:
Ladies' embroidered Handkerchief. 5 TO
12c. " '' W
Ladies Pure Linen Handkerchief. 12Is
to Soc.
25c. y 10
Mems Pure Silk handkerchief, 25c soc.
| Toe and 81. CO.
mi ial handkerchief, Is, 25 and SOC.
Childrens Handkerchief, g. 5 and 1Gc.
POCKET BOOKS AND CARD CASES.
We must not emit the interesting part-at cost
GLOVES.
Protect your hands from cold and your
pocket book from high prices. Every glove
pleased.
MEMS FURNISHINGS.
Suspenders at all prices.
Ties bows and scarfs, in large variety, 25c
to Soc
Half Hose Were 25c Now 12lac.
Latest STYLES Linen Collars, 1Oc.
Cuts, 15c.
Great reduction in Mems Underwear.
Large variety Of handsome Umbrellas, at
popular prices.
Silks for presents are most acceptable gifts.
We have the most exquisite shades and pat
terms.
Reduced prices rule in tho Coat Department.
Everything at half prices
All Silk Windsor Ties. We're 25c Can be
bought from us now for 15c.
Our Carpets and Rugs. which are the very
latest can be bought for comparatively nero
nothing
What besutful present Down Quill
makes! We have them at prices rarely
heard Of.
Were...-....$4.5O. Now...... .$319
We're ........$6.OO. $500.
Were.........$7.5O.N Now
Down Pillows, all style and prices.
There is nothing pIeases The little girl NOR
than TO awaken Xmas morning and find anon
her presents DOLL. Come and see our lin
We have all sizes and styles, Kid Bodie
Bisque Bodies, Stuffed Bodies, at prices whic
must be recognized 80 tho lowest over hear
of. Also Building Blocks, Ten Pins, etc, etc
All the goods such as we have been adver
Using for the past two weeks can be bough
at the same low prices.
We have shining line of Bisques, Baskets,
Cups aud Saucers, Plates, Satsuma Orna-
ments, Cracker Jars, Rose Jars all of whic h
can DO bought at almost your own price.
Surely We car offer you no greater ind uce-
mont Take advantage of it quick and get
the choice.
Isaac Eichbergg & Son,
COR. KING AND ROYAL SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Stock Taking Sale.
Every Remnant and all Broken Lines
of Goods 10 be Closed Out at 8
Sacrifice.

We are now taking our annual inventory Of
stock and as usual VIC prefer to have as little
merchandise and as much cash as we can get.
Our merchandise is at your disposal for a
small sum as compared with real values The
exchange will benefit You We will give you
moro than you ever received for the same
amount of money. Glance over the items
below. If you are interested it will pay yoa.
If there is nothing advertised come and see
what other similar grand bargains we have to
offer you
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
| v God Vard& Lothrop,
10th, 18th and 7 StS., N. W.
GIRLS WINTER CLOTHING.
Girls All-wool Refer Jackets, this seasons
best styles and most popular cloths.
81 95 Each.
Reduced from $500.
Girls All.wool Refer Jackets-the best
selling shape we have used this season.
So 10 Each.
Reduced from So rs and $1,000.
Girls Winter Gletchens, ali new and de-
sirable cloths, madeln the most stylish shapes
for the present season.
IS SIS Each.
Reduced from 81 so and 50. so.
Misses Winter Jackets, strictly all-wool,
pretty fancy mixtures; all this seasons goods.
50 95 Each.
Reduced from $50.
Misses Fine Atwood Jackets
OF heavy rongh Cancels Hair Cheviots and
Roucle Enthusiastically high grade garments,
made in man tailored style.
1915 Each.
Reduced from $1,000.
Third floor.
BOYS WINTER CLOTHING.
checks 4 ;nf sewed throughout with
silk.
IS Zach.
. and Sd.
Boys &C . Sc RS; made of all-wOo
chnchi ia.
- 90 Each.
We Sc IS $50 and $3.50
Boys Atwood Cape Overcoats.
$3.50 Each.
We're SIS 90 and 5000.
Boys Atwood Scotch Cheviot Suits Jim.
ported fabric).
So rs Each.
We're $500 and 5000.
Boys Trousers in all.wool Scotch checks and
plaids, corduroys plain navy blue cloths
59c Per Pair.
Were 81 LOO
Boys Mothers Friend" Shirt Waists.
SOC Each.
Were 75c.
B,ys' Top Coats and Chesterfield Over
coats.
Rich navy blue cloth. Our finest goods.
$500 Each.
Were $1,000 and $13 so.
-0:-
The Imperial Darning Machine
Is now being demonstrated in Notion Depart
ment. 1t is so simple that child can uso it. |
Price 25c
-:Oi-
The keystone" Waist and Hose Sup
porters
For women and children are the best things
of the kind ever conceived.
First floor.
~ GOODS DELIVERED IN ALRA.
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop. |
10th, 18th & F SITS, n. W..
WASHINGTON. d. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

n EChWEAR in Tecks, Pulls, Fourth.
~ hands ana Bows. Beautiful patterns, at
c. SLAYMAKER,S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

CHoICE BoNELEsS GOLDFISH and Smok-
~ cd Iceland Halibut just received by
]. C. MILRURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S JAMS in glass
" jars, 1Oc, at
&c. MILBURN,s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

RANNER HAMS, small sizes, and of So.
- perior quslity, for sale BY
J.C. MLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

I'D GLOVES in bisok and colors war,
~ ranted for 81 to SD per pair, at
A. G SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

We have a shining line of Bisques, Baskets,
Cups aud Saucers, Plates, Satsuma Orna-
ments, Cracker Jars, Rose Jars, all Of whic h
can DO bought at almost your own price.
Surely We caa offer you no greater ind uce-
mont Take advantage of it quick and get
tha chOice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.

FREsH NUTS. Fancy Lemons, Orange
Il and Malaga Grapes just received by
7 O. MIL BIJRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

TINE LINE OF WORKING SHIRTS 25c
L up to SOC, best for price. st
A. c. SLhYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

OMALL HAMS just received by
]. C MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-23

DLEACHED COTTON REMNANTS, full
ID one yard wide in fine grades. cheap, at
A C. SLAYMAKER'S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-22
CULTIVATED HORSE.
Could Do Everything Except Converse
in the English Language.

The Golden club was talking politics
il Docs one evening, as was quite pro-
per and usual, and the conversation had
drifted to dark horses. lexis dropped
in just at that moment, and, hearing
the word horse, said:
Talking about bosses, did ever tell
you about a boss Dy brother had down
TO his farm? No? Well, you never
saw such a boss. One day my brother
was in town trading, and ne met
Teller with d likely Iookin' boss that he
wanted to get rid Of, trade or sell. NV
brother is right smart trader, an be-
fore evenig came he had the teller's
hOss hitched 20 his wagon and the fel-
Ter had his boss, wnicn Was a tribe
sprung in the knees ana dIdnl have
any good health to speak OF.
The new boss worked frs, rate, only
he was inclined 10 be a tribe spirited
at times. One morning my niece come
out OF the house, and there was the
rev boss in the house lot. As she ap-
preached the boss it kneeled before her
and was polite that she forgot herself
and bowed to it as polite as you please.
Another time my brother was in the
! lot Wnistlng a tune, when that dog
! gone boss just raised up on his binders
! and waltzed arou1d as pretty as you
please. This occurred again one time
when my brother was in town with the
moss hitched to buggy, aud the band
came along. That there boss Jest
, raised UP and waltzed off down the
street, dragging the buggy and my
| brother, who was scared nigh to death.
The boss would JUS CaracOle and
pirouette up the street whenever he
heard music. Other tricks developed
il time until there was nothing that
boss couldn't do except converse in En-
| boss couldn't do except converse in
English. He could ring the bell, open
gates, draw bucket OF water and
walk up stairs.
These tricks were amusing at first,
but work gets behind hand when you
are piowing and happen to whistle and
your boss ups and waltzes across the
field Then my brother was curious
to find out where the boss come from.
lie put ali ad in the paper describing
the boss, and one day man came
along with light pants and plug hat
and the boss recognized him in a min
ute and shook hands with him. The
boss had been stolen from a circus and
the man in the plug hat was the mana
ger.
My brother lost the boss, but he
will never regret the pleasure il was to
have had a really cultivated animal on
The farm. kansas City Star.