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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-11-04

McCullum's Strange Death.
Tyndall, S. D.. Special.-Jno. McCol-
aum, mail carrier, in a fit of cough
ing, burst an artery and bled ito death.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-11-04

Death is freruent y TT ee,s
N.dn's effort to make a IN.
The herald., 1897-12-12
CONTRACTOR SMILE
Crushed to Death by a Falling Timber
In q Mill

OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 11.-Robert
Smile, the well known contractor and
capitalist, was crushed to death be-
meath falling timber at the old Starr
mill at Crockett, Contra Costa county
at o'clock this afternoon. He was max
ing an inspection of the work Of remodel
ing the old flour mill into a beet sugar
refinery when he met his death.
Robert Smile was perhaps the best
known contractor on the coast for he
had worked from Los Angeles to Seattle.
He was native of Ontario, Canada, and
came to Oakland poor boy of "a years
just 20 years ago. He began as a car
penter and branched into contracting
and success attended his efforts from the
first. He was Joined later by his broth
ers Alexander and James Smile and the
three engaged in business together. His
success continued and he amassed for
tune. Among his possessions are the
Metropole hotel and other valuable
property In Oakland several large tracts
or land In Fresno. and a beautiful home
at the corner Of Webster and Telegraph
avenue in Berkeley. He was married
ten years ago and leaves widow and
young son and daughter.
The herald., 1897-12-12
Home Treatment Cures

house of commons, the enfranchisement
Of papers and the defraying Of election
expenses from public funds.
John Morley has kicked" at the plat
form. He says he has 'doffed his hat and
waistcoat in behalf Of home rule" and
cannot spare any more apparel for the
purpose of fighting for the abolition of
the house of lords; while it is easy to
imagine the feelings of Sir William Har-
court, who has so consistently voted
against the woman suffrage PROPOSE
ton. Sir Wilfred Lawson will argue
against the dropping of the local vote"
plank, and the Irish are annoyed at the
fact that the platform contains no men,
tion of home rule.
SOCIETY GOSSIP
Christmas parties are projected on an
unusually festive scale, particularly at
Blenheim, where numbers of variety
performers have been engaged. Old
fashioned Christmas sports will be in
dulged in.
The big schooner Yacht, designed by
George l.. Watson, which is building at
Henderson's yards and which was sup
posed to be for the Prince Of Wales, is
for Mr.. Charles Orr Ewing, M. P. for
Ayr, who has travelled extensively in
the East and who takes great interest In
yachting.
DRAMATIC CHAT
There is controversy over the ques-
tion of Oscar Wildes temperance as a
dramatist. A prominent manager is pre-
pairing to produce his latest play under
a thinly yelled pseudonym. Thereupon
the st. James Gazette says: The man
ager has failed to grasp the facts that
this dramatist's career at respectable
I.cndon playhouses must be considered
closed"
The herald., 1897-12-12

Paris, however, does not share this
antipathy. A theater in that city an
nounces that play written in French by
Oscar Wilde will be produced shortly.
In an interview published by the Gil
Bias, Oscar Wilde declares the British
will forgive anything in the case of one
who amuses them.
Charles Dana Gibson's London ap-
pears among the Christmas books and
is much criticised by the artists and
newspapers. The Daily News says: His
people on Bond street are simply the
people Of Fifth avenue transferred. They
are never here except as American tour
lists. His Hyde Park Corner Is crowded
with these American invaders, while
The First Night is simply a practical
joke of the same description. His Draw
ing Room is a conceivable presentation
of the White House. 1t is certainly no
function of Buckingham Palace"
Lord Rosebery, at the dinner of the
Gimcrack Club at York on Tuesday ad-
vised all those who are contemplating
racing to refrain from doing so as it is
exceedingly expensive and too engross-
ing for any one having anything else to
do.
The English press, particularly the
dramatic papers, are bestowing consid-
cradle denunciatory comment upon
what they are pleased to term "Froh-
mans dramatic trust" American trusts
are subject of great solicitude on the
part of the British and here, where the
drama holds a much larger place in pub
tic interest than it does in America, man
agerial movements are esteemed cor
respondingly important. This tendency
to the organization Of a theatrical trust
which the English think they have dis
covered presages, in the mind of certain
The herald., 1897-12-12
Illicit Distillinr

STOCKTON, Dec. Ill. G. Myers of
the United States revenue service was
in town several days of this week on bus
mess connected with his position. 1t IL
believed that the special purpose for
which he was here was to detect viola
tions Of the revenue laws by the small
makers of wine and brandy, such as the
Italian gardeners who are located to the
north and east Of this city. Night before
last the revenue officer was seen with
two men, apparently Italians, in car
riage. What the revenue man wanted
of them could not be ascertained, and
so far as could be learned they were not
under arrest. Mr.. Myers left for Sacra-
mento yesterday,
The herald., 1897-12-12

! ings and has made 1t appear that the
two autocrats We're photographed alone,
after purposely assuming friendly
pose. When the pictures appeared IN
the stores at st. Petersburg they were
summarily confiscated.
ANCIENT WORSHIP
| At the Christmas dinner of the new
Vagabonds' club on Friday Rear Ad-
miral Lord Chas. Beresford was the
guest of the evening, and he created Il
sensation by his plain speaking on So
cial questions. Money" he declared,
"is now everything among us. Any vul-
garian. of whatever nationality, wheth-
err he has gained money honorably or
disgracefully, could buy his way among
those who are described as the best
and proudest in the land, but who wor-
ship the golden calf "
Continuing. Lord Beresford said: "Our
old empire will soon be going down grade
when man in the so-called best society
commits a dishonorable act and society
bands together to screen him. instead of
hanging him to the first tree"
The popular rear admiral also urged
return to the '1ove of chivalry and pa
triotism, the adherence of everything
sordid and selfish"
The vagabonds were at first aghast at
this plain speaking, but the subsequent
cheers showed that the outspoken
truths are not altogether unpalatable.
A LIBERAL PLATFORM
The National Liberal federation, at
its annual meeting at Derby on Tuesday
last, constructed a new platform, which
1t Is hoped will be broad enough to hold
all the factions. 1t includes abolition Of
the peers right Of veto, woman suffrage,
the payment Of the members of the
The herald., 1897-12-12
A Bold Robbery

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, Dec. 11.-Thomos
Flint, paymaster of the Tootle, Wheeler
& Potter factory, this afternoon drew
$500 with which to pay off the factory
hands. About 430, after having paid of
the hands in one building. he walked out
into an alley to cross to the next building
when he was knocked down and the re-
mainder of his money. $500, was taken.
The robbery was committed in view Of
500 people. The robber escaped. Flint
was quite seriously hurt.
The herald., 1897-12-12
A Contract Rescinded

STOCKTON, Cal, Dec. 1.-THE board
of supervisors today rescinded the con-
tract given for ventilating and heating
the court house at a cost of $11 900, owing
to the objections made to their failure
to first adopt plans and specifications.
The district attorney advised them
that their action was not according to
law. After commencing anew the board
adopted the plans of the successful bid
Der and called for bids on these plans.
In time they will award the contract
again and the work will proceed, but IL
will be delayed till February.
The herald., 1897-12-12

critics. the downfall of the drama in the
new world as an institution conservative
of art.
There is another side of the story put
forth by London representatives of the
American managers. They attribute the
opposition to jealousy of English pro-
moters. because of the inroads which the
American attractions are making.
Sir Henry Irving has been appointed
Lecturer for 1898 at Cambridge and the
students are delighted with the new de-
tarture.
The herald., 1897-12-12
Gatarrh of the Head, Throat and
Stomach Cured

J.W. RENTCI1LER, a prominent rancher
at The Palms. says: II suffered with Ca
tarrh of the head. throat and stomach and
dyspepsia for many years. In fact. came
here from Illinois on the advice of my physi-
clans who said l could not live east on ac-
count of my catarrh. My stomach haxbeen
sore and I had to eat sparingly. | had
a constant dropping In my throat, and reg
uarly every morning l vomited my break
fast. grew steadily worse and tried many
treatments and doctors and so-called ex-
pert specialists, with high-sounding titles.
began treatment with Drs. Shores one
month ago and now can eat plenty of food
and am never troubled with those vomiting
spells. The dropping in the throat has
disappeared, and the soreness of the stom-
ach has entirely gone think Drs. Shores
treatment in my case is simply marvellous
in its results
The herald., 1897-12-12
Suffered for Twenty-Five Years
and was Cured by Drs. Shores

C. w. BURTON, who resides at 121 South
Chicago street, city. says: II have suffered
with rheumatism for twenty-five years and
at several times was disabled by reason of
this disease from following my vocation Of
plasterer. l have also had indigestion for
five years, was troubled with sour stomach
and suffered much Inconvenience from il.
When I commenced treating with Drs.
Shores l had not been able to work any for
nearly three months. l have used their
medicine for six weeks, and am wonderful
y improved, and can work every day now.
l enjoy my meals now, and have been Won
derfully relieved and feel very grateful to
these doctors for the care and skill exer-
cised in my case. l can cheerfully recon-
mend them and their treatment to all suf-
ferers."
The herald., 1897-12-12

questioning the right Of Spain's sover-
eighty in Cuba.
Continuing, the Impartial insists that
Spain must prepare for all contingencies
and augment her navy by organizing
subscription "in which the whole nation
from the Queen to the most humble SUBJ
ject should participate"
The herald., 1897-12-12
"My Gatarrh was Entirely Cured
by Drs. Shores

ASS South Broadway, says: Il have been
sick for the past ten years, had catarrh Of
the head. throat and stomach; had head
aches, affecting my eyes. My throat was
always sore; could not keep anything on
my stomach: lost flesh, and was very weak.
and was afraid my trouble was developing
into consumption. 1 began treatment with
Drs. Shores, and in two weeks noticed an
Improvement. I continued steadily to i'm
appeared, and my catarrh was entirely
cured. 1 gladly indorse Drs. Shores treat
ment."
The herald., 1897-12-12
Curing Bronchial
Trouble

E. c. TRABENT, the we'll known harness
maker, No. $50 San Pedro street, says: "In
the winter of 1891. while residing in Minne-
apolis, 1 caught bad cold and 1t settled
on my lungs. I steadily grew worse and
developed into serious bronchial trouble.
I came to California in 1893, and since then
wheeling and all the typical bronchial
symptoms. I lost flesh rapidly and de-
SPARED of recovery. l commenced treat
ment with Drs. Shores on October TO- and
in little more than month gained seven
pounds, and am still gaining. The wheez.
ing and choking sensations have gone, as
we'll as my other symptoms, and I am get
ting better every day. 1 consider Drs.
Shores treatment wonderful"
The herald., 1897-12-12
THE KODAK FIEND

A snap shot Of the family group while
the czar and czarina were at Darn
stadt, showing Emperor William with
his arm resting affectionately on the
czar's shouldef, has furnished German
photographer with a picture which is
selling freely. The Berlin photographer
has skillfully detached the German en-
peror and the czar from their surruond-
The herald., 1897-12-12
INDIAN AFFAIRS

All the force of General Sir William
Lockhart, the British commander on
the Indian frontier. have been with
drawn to the Bara valley for the win
ter. Thus the largest and best equip
ped force ever assembled in India has
failed, and the whole work will have to
be repeated in the spring. About 14OO
officers and men either killed or wounded
and three millions of rupees spent in
loss, and British prestige weakened on
the frontier, are the debts against
which a few mud huts and sangers
blown up, and probably several thou
sand natives killed, are the only appar-
ent credits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27
FAUOUIER NOTES.

Saturday next will be Memorial day,
notice of which has been already gwen.
From Elk Run announcement is re-
received of the death of Mr.. Henry
Reed, long a resident of that place
MIR. S. D. Embrey has issued INVITA-
tions to the marriage of his daughter
Miss Cassie d. Embrey, to Mr.. Clifton
Shannon on Tuesday evening, June ).
at the Baptist Church, in Remington.
Col. Bolivar Ward, the hero OF two
wars, says the canvass closing to.oay
for impecuniousness beats any tina ne
eve experienced. He came to war
renton court day and instead Of mat
whole-souled hospitality that he OK,
pected, he actually had to lead some OF
the candidates in ard give theta q
~drink.-lWarrent Virginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27
L.ocKuARr. Tcxas. Oct.. BIS. 1SS9

Paris Medicine Co. Paris. Tenn:
Desr sir s:-Shipu us as soon rs possible , gross
Groves Tastcless Chill Tonic. My customers
want GROVES Tasteless Chill tonic and viii
not have any other. In our experience OF
over 20 years in tho drug business we have
never sold any medicine which gavo such
universal satisfaction. Yours, respectfully,
Us. BROWNE & Co.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

ASCENSION DAY, commemorating the
ascension of the Saviour into heaven,
was observed in the Catholic and Epis-
copal churches to-day by appropriate
services. Tonight Old Dominion
Commandery, X. T., will observe the
day by attending special services at
the Second Presbyterian Church,
where Rev. Mr. MebaDe, of Fredericks-
burg. will preach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

BAsEBALL.-The National League baseball
games played yesterday resulted rs fol-
lows: Baltimore 10, Pittsburg s; Louisville
5, Boston A; Chicago 6, New York 2; Geve-
LAND 4, Philadelphia , st. Louis-W Washington,
rain. The following is the standing OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY
fudge c. u. Nicol prcSiding.-R. e.
Birch Us. Fora Birch; decree for divorce
and custody of children granted to the
father, the plaintiff.
VIM. Palmer, sheriff, exr., of Kate
Ford, VS.. the c. Il 0. ny Co. and the
w. S. Railway Co.; jury and case IN
progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27
POLICE CoURr.-The following case

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
Thomas Bass and VIM. Bunney, both color
cd, arrested by Officers Roberts and Goods
for carrying concealed weapons, were fined
500 zach and in default of payment sent to
tho chain gang.
Harrio Day, colored, arrested by Oil er
Howson for refusing TO work on the chain
gang. was sent back
Night Report. Last night was clear ana
cool. Tree prisoners and two dodgers were
at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27
at is the Best on Earth"

That is what Edwards & Parker,
merchants of Plains, Ga, say of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism
lame back, deep seated and muscular
pains. Sold by j. H. Janney, Drug
gist, 701 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

Jr. O. U. A. NAT the regular
meeting of j. w. Jackson Council. Jr.
O. u. A. NJ, held last night, consider
able routine business was transacted,
after which the degrees OF the order
were conferred upon two Candidates.
One application for membership was
referred 10 q committee for investi-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

o,tion fair tonight and Friday slowly rising
fomperature variable winds becoming south.
crly.
THE ISFIRMARY.-The Board of
Managers gratefully acknowledge the
following d%opa.ions to the Alexandria
St. Mary's Church, $12 SO; Friends
through Miss Helen Whittlesey and
Mrs. Oscar Carter, SIS II; Mrs. NJ. J..
Carlin, g, this money to be used in
purchasing braces, &c, for children's
ward: Easter offerings, A friend, SO,
Mrs. L J. McVeigh s.; cash 81; Young
Colored Mems Amateur Dramatic Club,
80 Is; eggs, chickens and canned fruit,
Mrs. Martin ~(Lincolnia); box of canned
fruit, Kings Daughters, Of Delaplane,
through Miss Sal!ie Stuart; chiIdreu's
clothing, &c, Miuistering Children's
League, of Manassas; work done in
yard, Mr.. Worth Hulish, Mr.. Wood,
Mrs. X. U. Taylor and others; clothing,
a., Miss Roberts and a friend; sheets,
Mrs. Elizaheth Collins; milk daily, MIR.
Cnas. HoofI; ice cream weekly, Mr..
Shuman; but,ermiik, Mrs. Dazzling;
vegetables, &C., Dr.. Slaughter; COM
mode, Mrs. Francis; gas stove,
&c, Mrs. Cummings; Medicine, DR..
Smith; box ofcrackers, Mr.. Geo. r. Hill;
frewood, etc, Miss Mary Taylor; china,
etc, Mr.. Oscar Carter; repairing furni-
ture, Mr.. Demaine; repairing locks,
etc; Mr.. Geo. Ayer,; Home and Bell
telephones; cakes and sugar, Brother
hood of ST. Andrew; demijohn of wine,
Mrs. Hess, Illus Smith; towels, Child
ren's Ministering L'a1ue of Christ
Church; fish, etc, Mrs. X. u. Taylor;
fruit, Mrs. w. J. Entwisle; books, pa
pers aud IRA ,%ozines, the Parish Visitor
and Southern Churchman, Mrs. H.
Smith, Mrs. N. J. Carlin, Mrs. Brookes.
Mrs. Smoot, Mrs. Snowden, Mrs.
Gline7, Miss Hattie Wealon, DR.. Bit
Ger, DR.. Ashhy and friends; flowers,
Miss Willard, Mrs. Emerson Miss
Mary Graham, Mr.. Edwin O'Brien,
Mrs. Genzherger, Mrs. Webb, Mrs.
jenkins. Mrs. Marshall and friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

PgRsoNAL.-Mr. Henry Blader's
family last night prepared a pleasant
surprise for him in the shape of a birth
day party. When he vent home he
found a number Of his intimate friends
awaiting him and q beautifully sup
piled and artistically arrayed supper
table. The company spent about two
hours in discussing the feast and at its
close congratulated Mr.. Bladder and ii e
members of his family, expressing
their earnest wishes that there be many
more occurrences of the event which
had been celebrated.
1t. Il. H. Atkinson, recently elected
Second Lieutenant of the Alexandria
Light Infantry, yesterday received his
commission as such from Gen. Andrew
and Gov. O'Ferrall.
Mrs. Virginia Hunter has returned
from n visit to Fall River, Mass, and
New York.
Mr.. II. F. Grimes, of Primers Point,
is visiting his relatives in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

"a. On every oyster dealer, there shall be
a specific tax of three dollars.
90. All persons owning or hiring horses
and vehicles, and who make any charge for
hauling their own merchandise, or tho
merchandise of Others, shall be liable to the
license tax Of two dollars on horses and We
hicles.
All persons embraced in this ordinance
are required to make returns to the Com
missioner of the Revenue at his office in the
market building. He shall assess the license
tax chargcablc in this ordinance, aud shall
furnish to the Mayor, the Auditor, and Fin
ancc Committee the detailed amount of tho
assessment made on license, the name of
the person or firm, and the period for
which and under what section said license
is issued. and shall duly certify the same on
oath. The said amount of tax shall be paid
to the Mayor before he shall issue the IL
censc, and all licenses shall state the amount
assessed and paid for the privilege to be
exercised. and for what period of time. The
COMMISSIONS of thc Revenue shall be en-
titled to collect Of the party taking the
license a fee of so cents for each license.
Where licenses for two or more vehicles of
the same kind are issued, only a fee of 80
cents shall DO charged. Tho licenses so
granted, as aforesaid. shall be payable on or
before the list day of July, 1897.
Any person who shall engage in or exer-
else any business, employment or profession
without a license, where one or moro is re-
quired, shall pay a fine of not less than
three dollars, nor more than five dollars per
day.
it shall be the duty of the Chief or
Lieutenant OF Police, or such officer as
the Mayor may detail, to call quarterly upon
earh and every person doing business in the
city and demand an exhibit of his or bor
liccnt". Tho oticer shall mske his report to
tho Mayor. stating whether or not any per
son ID doing g business other than that for
which lie or she has taken ont a license, and
'hould such be the case. the offender shall be
finod not less than five nor more than
ten do!lars, and BIO required TO tai out the
proper license.
Every license granted for the unexpircd
of the term heretofore mentioned,
shall be charged pro rata unless otherwise
provided; but no license shall be granted
for Il longer period than TO the first day of
juno, 1898, and no license shall be granted
for a smaller sum than one dollar.
All subjects not specifically embraced in
This ordinance and liable to taxation under
Tho laws of the State, shall be assessed by the
COMMISSIONS of Revenue the same as for
State purposes
Sec &C. This act shall be in force from its
passage.
Passed Common Council May 25. 1897.
HUBERT SNOWDEN. President
Passed Board of Aldermen May %, 1897.
w. II. MARBURY. President.
Approved May 27. 1897
LUTHER Fl THOMPSON, Mayor.
TcStc: JNo. T. JOHNSON. Clerk G.. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund tho money If 1t fails TO
oure. % cents. Sold b. CHARLES q. LENNON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

An ORDINANcE to repeal Section 10. of
Chapter 10, of the laws of the City Council
of Alexandria, as amended by an ordinance
approved August 18th. 1878.
Section l. Be it ordained by tho City
Council Of Ale, andria, Ttat Section -, OF
Chapter 10, Of the avs of tho City Council of
Alexandria rs amended By an ordinance APP
proved August 10th, 1878, be and the same
is holcby repealed.
Section .. This ordinance shall be onforc-
ed from its passage.
Passed Common Council, May %. 1897.
HUBERT SNOWDEN. President.
Passed Board of Aldermen May %. 1897
w. II. MARBURY, President.
Approved bay 81, 1897.
LUTHER H. THOMPSON, Mayor.
Tcstc JNo. r. JOHNSON. Clerk C. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

ARNOLD's BROMO-CELERY. Try this
unrivsled remedy for Hesdsches, Neuralgia,
Sleeplesenesa. 10 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

While you are on the home cleaning line don't YOU want a
lew choice White Spreads Our csc goods are a special value
we have others equally as good.
Special sale of Wash Goods, Ioc and I2Hc values at &c
Fine 25c values in Dimties. Special sale 12Hc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

THE ELECTION to day Ia generally
considered to be one Of the quie est
held ~hcreabouts for some years. There
was supposed to be some determined
opposition to one or two Of the nomi-
nces for Council, but the work in this
direction was conducted quietly. There
were but few people around the polls
at any time during the day. The vote
at 4 o'clock was as follows First ward,
272; Second ward, 1913; Third ward,
courthouse precint, Us white and rs
coiored; Friendship precinct, 1919 white
and q colored; Fourth ward, $50 white
and 30 colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-27

NOR SALE Oh RENT.-The comfortable
L FRAME RESIDENCE on the norths
west corner of Patrick and Gibbon streets.
For further information apply TO
JAMES BREEN,