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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-19
424 King Street.

Unusual and unprecedented
bargains may be expected.
Everything in our large stock
at a sacrifice. We propose to
make business boom for a
while in spite of hard times.
Come to this sale and be con-
vinced that we mean business.
We will make no leaders.
Everything cut to the quick.
In DRY GOODS we quote:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-19

A GENTS WANTED.-RELIABLE MEN
~ to canvass in Alexandria and vicinity,
selling our TEAS, COFFEES, SPICES and
BAKING POWDER. Liberal commissions
paid. Bond of $500 required. For full par.
ticulars address GRAND UNION TEA CO.,
30 north Bird street, Harrisburg, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-19

FoR LUMBER INsFECrOR.-I most re-
Il specially announce myself candidate
for the position OF LUMBER INSPECTOR,
subject TO the decision of the democratic pri-
mary, Wednesday, April 81, 1897, and SO.
hcit the votes OF MY fellow citi1 MS
ap19 u RICHARD n. LATHAM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-19
WANTED.
BEST INFANT FOOD.

E7IRES SIS PER PAIR. PERFECT '97s.
Il Full guarantee Best warranted Garden
Hose from DC. Mackintoshes and full line
of rubber at factory prices MINERALIZED
RUBBER CO., New York. AGENTS
WANTED. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-19

r EADBEATER'S BEEF WINE AND
~ IRON.-This admirable preparation, SO
successfully used during the ,-.st 10 years has
now become almost a necessity to that class
of patients requiring mild but efficient tonic.
Each dose contains the strength of one ounce
IF fresh, lean beef, two grai.s of citrate OF
iron dissolved in pure sherry wine and lay.
ored with choice aromatics. 1;rce 75c
E. G. LEADBEATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-19
C. NJ AID A M S.

During tho week We have made additional
addition to our large stock of Hosiery
Chldren's Fine Summer Ribbed Hose sizes
D to 9la. Price 25c. These Hose have been
pronounced by hosiery connoisseurs as one OF
the best light Weights of the season. We are
always on the lookout for choice things in
this line and we are confident that our many
substantial offerings will please the hunter OF
great things and of beautiful thought,
Received April 18th Ladies' Fine Ribbed
Summer Union Suits. Cream tint, light in
weight, elastic, durable, and sn exceedingly
pleasant garment for hot weather
PRICE SOC. ALL SIZES.
PeTfumery received April 10. Exquisite
extracts in the most delicate and fine favors
These oders are laden with refined sweetness
and many a handkerchief can be improved
with two or more drops from q 25c or soc
bottle.
We will have on sale Friday morning,
April 16, about 300 pairs of Ladies' Silk
Linen, Lisle Thread Tatleta Gloves in many
sizes. Price 15c.
&S-NEW GOODS RECEIVED ALMOST
DAILY. -s5N
G. M. ADAMS,
Al King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-19

OST.EOn the street pair of NICKEL
- tLAIiED HIM EYEGLASSES
reward will be paid for their return to this
ONCE. ap19 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-19

BOWERS MAGIC CREAM CURE-A
guaranteed cure for the worst case, 70
matter how long standing, of Hay Fever. Head
Catarrh, influenza, and ecu ecu in the Head,
which usually attends La Grippe. Price %
cents per box st
WAKEFIELD & HALLS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-19
DRY GOODS.
" AISTS!
" AISTS!!

Having secured the entire
line of a Philadelphia Manu-
lecturers samples of Ladies
Shirt Waists at less than one
quarter of the cost to make,
we offer the whole lot, without
regards to cost. We are thus
enabled to offer you the great
est bargain, that it will ever
again be your fortune to get.
We have divided them into
two lots.
OiiC al 4QC CONTAINS
Waists that sell at Csc, SIPS
and $3.50.
The other at 6oc contains
Waists that sell at $I.25 and
81 and $50.
This is a bona fde offer. No
exaggeration. Make your Sc
lection early and secure the
They wont stay here
long at these prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-19

NTEYER'S PUTT CREAM.-The nm.
W. rivalled and perfect metal polish. Has
no equal for polishing brass sisns, ratings,
show cases, harness DIOR trimmings and
household articles Ask for FREE samples.
Frice 25c can.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-19

The Easter German to he given by the
Alexandria German Club, at McBurncy's
Hall to night. promises TO be one tho most
pleasant social events of the season.
The police census of Washington shows
population of 277 4S3, an increase of about
1000 since 1893.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
A New Guinea Wedding.

A missionary letter describes the we'd
ding of native pastor in New Guinea.
A wreath of artificial flowers adorned the
head of the bride, which was further
wrapped around with yards upon yards
of ribbons of all colors. She and her
friends were greatly disturbed because
they could not get a piece of mosquito,
netting for vail. Their presents were
in cloth, no present under eight yards.
and for purposes of display the cloth was.
all tied together at the corners. 1t
amounted to more than 100 yards, and
Selling this the friends of the couple
danced around the village. Then tho bride
and groom were seated in q garden,
wrapped around with these 100 yards of
print, and six shirts placed on the knees
of the bridegroom. A hat was placed on
the ground, and money gifts were next in
order The separate gifts rose as high
as $40, and as each gift was thrown into
the hat man standing near gave an
unearthly yell and shouted out twice its
yalue-ChriStian Work
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
Whitewater Girl Dies Under Very
Suspicious circumstances
at Chicago.

Whitewater, Wis, Aug. 6.-[Special]
On Sunday last Mrs. DooIey of this
city received a letter from her daughter,
who was a domestic working in Chicago,
stating that she was well and would draw
5000 and return home. On Thursday
telegram was received by Mrs. Dooley
TO the effect that the dead body of her
daughter had been shipped to Whitewa
ter.
Undertaken Thele was On hand to
meet the corpse at the depot and at once
removed it to his undertaking rooms. He
opened the casket and found bruises on
the head. 1t is the opinion of the rela
tiyes here that the girl was the victim of
foul play.
Officer Cornell of this city has gone 10
Chicago and will consult with the po-
lice there and make a thorough investi-
CATION.
Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. Especial. 1.-The
official death record today contained the
following notice of Miss DooIeyTs death:
Maggie DoOley. aged 81 years, resi-
dence 716 West Monroe street, died Au-
gust 2. heart disease"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
SWAN ACROSS MENDOZA.
George WHARF Breaks All Swimming
Records at Madison-Dis-
lance Five Miles.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 7.-[Special. /
George WHARF, young man of about 20
years, broke all local swimming records
Friday afternoon by swimming across
Lake Mendoza, making a distance of five
miles in about three hours and ten min
utes. Frank Jacobs and Henry San
ford accompanied the swimmer with a
rowboat to be on hand in case he became
exhausted but their services We're not
needed.
WHARF says he was not tired at the end
Of his long swim and that he could have
turned around and swan back to the
city. He took a rest every half mile
by floating for five minutes on his back
He had been training for the event for
some time, taking nightly swims for the
past two or three weeks and developing
the muscles of his shoulders and arms.
Just before entering the water he creased
his body thoroughly.
Many years ago Prof. S. H. Carpenter
swan across the same lake from the
University shore to the state hospital.
distance of about four miles, or one mile
less than that made by young WHARF.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
Cost of Going to Mecca.

Though most of the travelling is done
on foot it costs a great deal to go to
Mecca. 1t costs a goodly number of the
foreigners their lives to kiss the black
stone which, according to all true be-
levers, fell from heaven, and to drink
from the we'll Zemzen, the waters of
which are daily replenished from the
fountains of Paradise, are the main OBJ
jects of the 100000 pilgrims who annual
~ visit the place. Unfortunately, those
who are responsible for the health and
good government of the Holy City make
no manner of provision for the periodical
influx of the deyotees, who have to herd
like cattle in the fields and open streets.
In consequence all the water, even that
of the holy we'll, becomes filthy. It has
been estimated that from 20 to SO per
cent. of the Bombay pilgrims never re-
turn alive. Of the 1870 of the year
1888, 1865 died, either at Mecca or on
board the pilgrim ships. The total NOR
tality for six years was $4,000 out OF
"a 63S
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
Some Unpleasant Culinary Habits.

The culinary arrangements of East In
dia homes, even those of the Anglican
class, are said to be something appalling,
according to recent writer Filth in
every form appears to be a necessary ac-
compartment of East Indian cuisine.
The kitchen sink is on the floor. with an
outlet through the wall There is no
underground drainage, and the sewage
is as apt to flow about the well as any
where else. The cook in toasting bread
holds it between his toes before Il char
coal fire. Cinnamon are more cleanly.
but they frequently use the soap tureen
to wash their feet III. IN one particular
East Indians secure greater cleanliness
through the use of pure wood ashes for
cleaning washing utensils instead of soap.
The former have pungent cleansing prop
critics, without disagreeable reminder,
as in the case of the latter. In all ac-
counts of East Indian cookery the inevita-
BILE curry plays the leading part 1t is
only Of late years that it has been re-
vealed that curry powder is yalueless I'M
less freshly made. The commercial sort
that is exported from India possesses no
mont, who is recognized by the foreign
cOctiOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
SAY MARTIN IS ALIVE.
Report that the Missing Sturgeon
Bay Business Man was Not
Drowned.

NIarinette, Wis, Aug. 7,-[SpeciaI.1-
A report was circulated here yesterday
that Charles l. Martin, the well-kEown
business man of Sturgeon Bay, Wis,
who disappeared with two companions
in a rowboat three years ago, is alive
and that he is living somewhere in the
West.
Martin and two fishermen started on
a cruise around the bay one morning and
that was the last seen of them alive.
There was report at the time that the
boat had been seen to go down, but all
efforts to find the boat or the remains of
the missing men proved futile. The gen
eral belief among residents here is that
Martin and his companions were
drowned.
Last week the body of an unknown
man was found on the beach and the
general supposition was that it was the
remains of either Martin or one of the
men who was with him at the time of
the accident. The body could not be
identified and the mystery is IS great as
ever.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
DEATH OF idaho BILL"
Hobo Expires While Waiting for the
Arrival Of a Freight
Train,

Waukesha, Wis, Aug. 6.-[Special. i
tramp known to the profession as
Idaho Bill'' died last evening about s
o'clock on the strip OF ground between
the st. Paul railroad and the Fox river,
just as a freight train, which he had in
tended to board was pulling in. When
MS friends failed to wake him they mott
fed the sheriff, who brought the body to
Gaspars undertaking rooms, from which
place 1t was buried today. Four ho-
boes, who were in company with him.
in their testimony before the coroner's
jury this morning said that they met
Bill at Rugby Junction Wednesday and
came to Waukesha with him. Their two
days acquaintance was all that they had
with him. He complained of being sick
and became violently so yesterday after
noon. One of the tramps went to the
Aeeley institute and got some medicine,
which they gave him. He sat against a
tree and died without their knowing it.
When they heard their train coming they
attempted to awake him, but found him
dead. The man was about 40 years of
age, weighed about 175 pounds and was
dark. He appeared a species of the
typical American tramp. Justice W. A.
Pierce summoned a coroner's jury COM
posed Of Henry Howard, Ben F. Nehs,
Emil Estberg, Andrew Snyder, Chauncey
Frazer and J. J. Russell, who met last
night and adjourned to 9:30 this morning,
when a verdict of death from causes
unknown was rendered. The four ho-
boeS were held to testify until this morn
ing. Their testimony was rather unsat-
iSfactOry
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
NOTE FROM THE DEAD.
Bottle Containing Letter from Martin
Found in the Lake.

A strange coincidence in connection
with the report at Marinette that Charles
|. Martin is alive is the alleged finding of
a bottle on the lake shore this morning
containing a note stating that Martin had
been drowned. William Pugh, Il MEM
Der of the American Detective agency,
private concern in the city, claims to have
found the bottle The note which is
scraWled on a piece of MANILA paper.
reads as follows:
My friends who fines this pleas forward
it to my foakS, Charles | Martin, Sturgeon
Bay, wis. We are drown1ed.
Mr.. Pugh, the alleged finder of the bot
tie, was seen this afternoon and made
the following statement: L was down
on the first pier this morning on a matter
of business and remained there for some
time. 1t was just north of the North
Western depot and | was watching the
trains pass, expecting to see a person l
was looking for. While thus engaged |
noticed a bottle floating in the water near
the shore and | became curious to know
what was in it. | had noticed that u
paper was inside the bottle so | jumped
which was tightly corked This was
about 1870 o'clock and there were no
persons around at the time, with the ex-
ception Of two girls whom | did not
know"
If the bottle found by Pugh was real
~ sent adrItt by Martin and his cOmpan-
ions it has had a long course to travel,
as Martin disappeared three years ago.
The drift of the lake current is naturally
toward the Straits Of Mackinac, still il is
possible that the bottle was carried
through the Sturgeon bay canal and up
lake Michigan.
Not much faith is placed in the genu-
ineness of the note, as it is believed that
someone probably heard of the disappear
ance and threw the bottle containing the
and bottle can be seen at the Evening
Wisconsin office. The spelling would in
dictate that the author of the note was il
literate, while Mr.. Martin was man
fairly well educated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
PLEA FOR A PARDON.
Effort to Secure the Freedom OF
One of kenosha's Alleged
FirebugS.

Kenosha, Wis, Aug. 5.-[Speciai1 J.
An effort is soon to be made to secure a
pardon for George Perrin, one of the
men convicted of arson in the famous
trial of September, 1895. Shortly after
the burning Of the Chicago Bedding fac
tory he was arrested in Grand Rapids,
Mich, and brought here under the
charge of arson. The charge against him
was secuted by some Of the best citizens
OF the place, since it was known that he
could have had no motive in committing
the alleged crime, having been an en-
plOye of the Bedding company and not
financially interested in it. His alleged
connection with the fire and the con-
splracy which led up to it were very in
distinctly shown on the trial.
Now, it is said that some new evidence
has been brought to light which shows
that he knew nothing about the fire. 1t
IS admitted, that he was told all about it
by his employers and that they ad-
monished him to keep still about it.
This was after the time of the fire. He
kept the secret even to the point of per-
Jurlng himself on the witness stand, ii is
alleged. He was convicted and sent up
for eight years. He has now served
nearly two years, and it is argued that
that is punishment enough for his per-
jury, if that is all he committed.
Strong efforts have been made To Sc
cure pardon for Barney Bloch, one of
the three convicted men, but so far with
out avail. Robinsons wife has also made
one effort to secure pardon for the other
one of the trio, but without success.
The fact that a pardon will soon be
asked for Perrin brings to light Il sad
tale concerning his father. Mr.. Perrin,
ST., was very prominent Baptist evan
gelist. It was learned here today that
upon receiving news of his sons convic-
ton he withdrew from all public life and
is now working as a farm hand Oh a
farm in Michigan. 1t is said that h. is
sadly broken down old man, so heavily
did he feel the disgrace of his sons con-
viction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
IRON BRIGADE MEETING.
Steps will be Taken to Erect Mon
ument at Gen. John Glib
bon'S Grave.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 6.-[Special. I
A call is out for reunion Of the Iron
brigade, to be held at La Crosse on Octo-
Der 20 and q. Embodied in the call,
which follows, is a suggestion that a mon
ument to Gen. John Gibbon be erected ON
Arlington heights by the surviving mem
bers of his old command:
The reunion of the Iron Brigade will be
held in the hoSpitable city of La Crosse,
Wis, on Wednesday and Thursday, October
20 and u next. 1t has been put off to es-
cape fairs and afford the members an OPP
portunity to recuperate strength and purse
after the season of fairs, county, state and
national reunions.
A large number of our brigade reside in
Minnesota, Iowa and the Dakotas. La
Crosse is comparatively convenient to them.
All of the necessary arrangements for the
two days reunion will be made by the La
Crosse committee, which will contain Gil
bert NJ. Woodward, John B. Webb. Milo
Pitkin and others Of our brigade Informa-
ton requested from either of these gentle
men, or Of the local committee, will be
promptly supplied. All railroads centering
ge of e Tnp Of be
Second, Sixth and Seventh Wisconsin, the
Nineteenth Indiana, Twenty fourth Michi-
gan and Battery B: Let rally on the
colors at La Crosse-rally to the last sur
vivor as nearly as possible; rally as you raj
lied at Gainesville, Bull Run, South Noun
tain, Antietam, fredericksburg Fitz Hugh
Run, the Wilderness, Laurel Hill, Spott-
sylvania, North Anna Gold Harbor, Peters
burg, Weldon railroad Hatcher's Run, GRAY
ely Run White Oak Road. Five Forks and
AppomattOX. The joys of these reunions
must be participated in to be appreciated.
They cannot be described with tongue or
pen. Bring your wives, children and grand
children, for they are all honorary members
For two days throw off all care, put aside all
business and live in that past which you
helped to make glorious-whOSe chapters are
among the brightest on the pages of our
country's history.
AT the La Crosse meeting it is the purpose
to complete arrangements for the erection
of a suitable monument at the grave Of Ger.
John GibDOn, whose last earthly camping
ground is on the beautiful slope to the rig 1T
of the Lee mansion. on Arlington Heigh IS,
overlooking the capital of the nation which
he and you gave the best years of your lives
to shield. The grave Of this hero, this brave
general, this commander who loved our bril-
by a little white board bearing his name.
In no way we better honor the memory
of Gen. John Gibbon than by placing at
the head of his grave a monument made of
Wisconsin granite, bearing the emblems and
the name Of the Iron Brigade, and in no way
can we confer higher honor upon the
vivors Of that brigade With such an effort
as we can make that monument can be dedi-
Gated on the Both Of next May. Shall that
effort be made? You will all say yeS-a yes
with heart and purse in it.
August q, 1897.
Edward S. Bragg, President.
Fond du Lac, Wis.
j. A. Watrous Secretary, Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
DANGERS OF KEROSENE.
Accidents Occurring Among Those Who
Use it a Stimu1ant for the Hair.

Accidents Occurring Among Those Who
Use it as Stilnulant for the Hair.
The use of kerosene as stimulant for
the hair is becoming common in Europe.
and already several persons have either
lost their lives or been frightfully disfg-
ured by not exercising proper care when
near fire.
The latest victim is Mrs Samuelson. a
daughter-in-law of Sir Bernhard Samuel
son, q Well-knoWn engineer, who was
buried to death in hairdresser's shop
in London.
A man named Kopf, an operator in the
shop, testified that after he had used the
oil on the head of Mrs. Samueson he was
twisting her hair to dry it. Suddenly
there was flash, and he and Mrs Sam
uelson were wrapped in flames. He de-
clared that the fire must have been of
spontaneous origin. as there was no gas
or other fame in the room. The weather
was very hot, and the sun was shining
into the room through a skylight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
New Badger COMPANIES.

Madison, Wis. Aug. 5.-[Special. /
The Shepard Fuel and Ice company of
Fond du Lac filed amended articles with
the secretary of state today changing its
name to the Fond du Lac Fuel company
Three new companies Tiled articles of
association as follows:
The American Pulp, Linen and Fiber COM
pany Of Milwaukee,; capital, $500, 900; incOr-
porators, c.. A. Place, James E. Lappen of
Milwaukee; Phil Allen, Jr., of Mineral Point;
w. Fl. Webster Of Oconto.
Schlitz Refrigerator Transit company, Mil
waukee; capital, $50, 900; incorporators, 4.
A. Uihlein, f. Wuestoff and G. j. Bertschey-
The Society of Colonial Wars OF Milwau-
kee; without capital stock; incorporators, w.
W. Strong, W. G. Swain, w. *. Flint and
w w Wight
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
RAILROAD MAN DEAD.
f ward Bush Expires Rather Unex-
pectedIy at BelOit.

p0cI0uAg at
BeIoit. Wis, Aug. 9.-[Special. Ed
ward H. Bush of La Crosse, aged SO
years. q passenger conductor on the St.
Paul road. brother of Superintendent
David Bush of st. Paul and Yardmaster
William Bush of Minneapolis, died last
night At the home of his father in this
city Of a cancerous trouble of years
standing. He leaves a wife and children.
Interment will be at Darien.
La Crosse. Wis, Aug. 9.-[SpeciaLl-
Z. II. Bush, for nine years a conduc-
tor on the Southern Minnesota division
OF the ST. Paul road, died at the home
of his father at Beloit. The funeral will
be he'd at Darien Tuesday
Mrs. John NJ. Scott died of paralysis
in West Salem. She was born in Eng
land forty-eight years ago.
Two Rivers, Wis. Aug. 9.-[Special
News was received here yesterday of the
sudden death of c.. NJ Currens. the ven
cradle father of DR.. ]. r. Currens of this
city, AZ the home of his son, Rev Charles
CurrenS of Chicago.
GAINESVILLE. Wis, Aug 9.-[Special. /
John Il. Airs, one of the pioneer mason
contractors of this city. died at 800
o'clock this morning. aged 81 years. Mr..
AIMS came to GAINESVILLE from Scotland
in 1852 and had lived here ever since. A
widow and eight children survive him
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-11
Obituary Mention.

Ripon, Wis, Aug. 6.-[SpeciaLl Ed,
Ripon resident and who has lived in the
immediate vicinity for over twice that
period, died yesterday, aged SO years
Whitewater, Wis. Aug. 6.-[Speciall
John Jackson, aged 50 years, we'll
known and wealthy citizen, died at Mil
lard farm, La Grange.
Neenah, Wis. Aug. CT Special. J.
The funeral of E. p. Madison was held
this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the resi-
dence on lake shore road, Rev. j.
Schneider and Rev. III. 2. Hansen offici-
ating. The funeral services were held
under the auspices of the knights of
PvthiaS