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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30
The Cat Gave the Alarm.

BoRDENTowN, N. j., Dec. 3O.-Mrs.
Anna Fowler, aged IS years, was burn
ed to death in the house of Frank
Graham, in this place, early to-day.
The house and adjoining property were
consumed, entaling loss Of S25, 000
The members of Mr.. Graham's family
were aroused by the mewing of q cat
in time to make their escape, though
they were obliged to leave the premises
in their night clothes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30
Too Young to Marry.

BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 30.-Wm. Orr
and Miss Lizzie Nelson, a youthful
clipping couple, have returned from
Oregon, having been refused mar
riage license at over twenty places in
Idaho and Oregon, owing to the tender
years of the girl. Young Orr has now
employed counsel to attack in the Su-
preme Court the law requiring the is
suance of marriage licenses, claiming it
was unconstitutioually passed. The
girl is l6 years old and the boy 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30
Killed by u BLOW Of His Fist.

WILDWOOD, W. Va, Dec. SO.-News
is received here that James Mccoy,
living near Ripley, killed his sister-in-
law, Miss Shamblin, by blow of his
fist. He had forbidden her to 60 to
school but she took her books and
started. He followed and struck her a
heavy blow on the neck, killing her ir-
stantly. Mccoy is described as a man
of violent temper. He has not been
arraate0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30
THURSDAY EVENING. DEC. 80, 1887
povs1nryr ANDREWS of Blown Uni

PRESIDENT ANDREWS of Brown Uni
versity is doubtless right in standing
I'D for freedom of opinion. but that ne
ia crank on some other things Is
proved by the fact that he not only al
votes free books for the pupils CT
the public schools, but free lunches
also. If free food, why not free CLOTH
ing and sleeping quarters? Indeed
why not make paterpalism complete
and impose upon the industrious and
thrifty the work of supporting the lazy
and trifiing, aud thereby destroy ell de-
sire for the accumulation of a compe-
tence, and soon reduce the whole popu'
ls.ion to the dead level of government
stipendiaries But, where then, would
President Andrews independentism be?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30
Fitzsimmons, Conditions.

FORT WAYNE, led, Dec. 30.-Julian
ana Fitzsimmons have named Joe Vol.
colt as the middle.weight to meet
Mccoy, and Peter Maher to meet Cor.
bett. If Mccoy and Corbett win from
Wolcott and Maher, Fitzsimmons will
meet both of them afterward. These
are the only conditions Fitzslmmons
will make with Mccoy. and Corbett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30
BUCKLIN,s ARNICA sALyE.

TIE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chappsd Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or DO
Jay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Err est L. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

self as q candidate for the democratic
nomination for Congress in the tenth
district of this State, the district now
represented by Mr.. Yost. Mr.. Bare.
lays empty sleeve is patent testi-
monial of his devotion to the service OF
his State and his section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30
DIED.

At her residence in this city on the night
of December 2Sth, Mrs. ELIZA KlDGELY
DANGER FIELD, widow of Henry Danger.
field and daughter of the late Reverdy John.
son. Funeral services at st. Pauls Church
tomorrow friday morning at 9:1o H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

P. H. Mabry, local agent of the
Southern Express Company at Bruins
wick, Ga, left that town on Sunday
right, taking with him, it is alleged,
IA 900 in currency. The express COM
pany has not the slightest idea of his
destination and is at LOGS how to pre-
onod
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

VIM. Arnold, second son of Lieutesant
Commander Conway Arnold, o S. n, com.
mitted suicide by shooting himself in the
right temple lsst night at bis parents resi-
dence, Mont Clsi., N. ]. he fell while skat.
ing some time ago and injured his head. he
WIS twenty years old, sud arrangements had
/ cen made for him to enter the Military
Academy st West Point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is . perfec
Malsrial Liver Tonic and Blood Purifier. Rc.
moves Biliousness without purging. AS pleas
ant as Lemon Syrup. 1t is as large as any
dollar tonic and retails for 90 cents. To geI
the GENUINE ask for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

81rs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, gays -
"My child is worth millions to me yet I
would have lost her by Group had | not in
vested twenty-five cents in bottle of One
Minute Cough Cure" 1t cures coughs, colds
and all throat and lung troubles. Charles Il.
Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

Prosperity comes quick est to the man whose
liver is in good condition. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are famous little pills for consti.
patton, bilIiouspess, indigestion and all stom.
ach and liver troubles. Charles @. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

You run no risk. All druggists guarantee
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic to do ali that
the manufacturers claim for it.
Warranted no cure, no pay. There are
many limitations. To got the GENUINE ask
for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

That tired feeling which is experienced by
80 many people living in Malarial districts
can be cured by taking Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic, 80 cents. Is as pleasant as Lem.
on Syrup. To get the GENUINE ask for
GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

You can't cure consumption but you can
avoid it and cure every other form of threat
or lung trouble by the use of One Minute
Cough Cure Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30
TELEGRAPHIC BREYITIEs.

No trace has yet been found of Jas
T. Hall, the wealthy decorator and
contractor of New York city, who has
disappeared and for whom many credit.
ors are looking Mr.. Hall is senior
member of James T. Hall & Co. Man.
ager Hoy, of that concern, eaid TO-DAY
that the firms creditors would not lose
by Mr.. Halls disappearance. Mr.
Hoy thought Mr.. Hall had gone crazy
He has not been heard from for about
10 days.
The Bath schooner Arcola, bound to
Boston from Randolph, Maine, with a
cargo of lumber, was wrecked on
Green Island early this morning. The
crew, after clinging to the rigging for
four hours, were taken of. The schoon-
er is rapidly going o pieces.
There is slight Improvement in the
condition of Mrs. Ballington Booth to.
day.
Kenneth Duncan, formerly Methodist
minister in Chicago and San Francisco has
been returned to the in ane asylum at San
joe, Cal from which institution he escaped
on Tuesday. On coming to town he promptly
stole bicycle and sold it to pawnbrokcr
for So. It was this offence that led to his re-
capture.
The most romantic wedding in the history
of Versailles, KY. was solemnized YESTERDAY
afternoon when ]. B. Haggin, the New York
multi. millionaire and turfman, led to the al.
tar Miss Pearl VOORHEES,, of Versailles, NE G
of his former wife. Mr.. Hsggin is white
bearded veteran Of "a, whils his bride is
only %.
The mother and father of Theodore Dur.
rant have brought suit q. San FIancisco for
SANDER against ex.juror Smyth and demand
$4,000 damages from him. The suit grows
out of remarks made by Smyth about Dur.
rant, whom he accused of being a moral
monster.
The Lewiston stage was held up neal
Grangeville, Idaho, at 0 o'clock Tuesday
night by two highwaymen. Two passengers
were relieved of about $50 and the robbers
secured the contents of two mail sacks, but
missed the one containing money packages.
The large works of the Herring Hall.Mar.
vim Safe Company. at Hamilton Ohio, were
Closed to-day indefinitely on orders from
Judge Mellon, who appointed &. d. Fitton e-
ceiVer for the company last week.
1t is conceded that the cotton mills in
Maine will fall into line with other New
England mills early next month and reduce
the wages OF the operatives.
Hugh Mclaughlin, for many years the die.
tator of the democratic party in Brook yu.
has definitely announced his retirement tIt NJ
political leadership.
Advices from Central America say thss
general uprising in that country may be .ntic-
ipated next year.
Geo. r. King author of numerous religious
works, died at San Francisco last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

Small pill, safe pill, best pill. DeWitts
Little Early Risers cure biliousness, constipa.
ton, sick headache. Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly
That's what you want Charles g. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

Mr.. E. H. BARCLAY, editor of the
Lexington Gazstte, has announced him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-30

Sold by druggists Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

When Martha Washington vas first
lady of the land the Puritan element
was contending with the tendency to
aristocracy and had not giveh up the
struggle. We are told by careful
biogrsphers that Mrs. Washington re-
ceived from eight TO ten every Friday
evening. Afternoon receptions were
not in vogue then. Her levees were
numerously attended by all in fashion
able and elegant society. She found
ed the first republican drawing room
after the only model then known, the
court Of France. None were permit
ted TO attend except those who had
high social and diplomat crank. And,
writes the historian, ''full dress was
required of all who passed the ordeal
of social inspection" When Mrs.
Madison was wife of a President in
1915, she was described as in the
meridian OF her life and beauty.
Radiant and viyacious, she dispensed
hospitality and exchanged courtesies
with unrivaled grace. She looked and
moved a queen. One Of her chsrac-
teristics was that, like Mrs. Cleve-
land, she never forgot face. Her
quick sympathy was shown in every
word she uttered. Mrs. James X.
Polk was designated ''the mother of
the Republic" when she entered the
White House in lS45. She was popu-
Ian with all classes and regally beau.
tiful woman. Neither cards nor dane
ing were permitted in the White
House under Mrs. Polk srule. Once,
when requested to allow dancing she
said: Surely you would not dance in
the house Of the President?" Mrs.
John Quincy Adams was in ill-health
when called upon to fill the position of
first lady of the land, and could pre-
side only at public functions. Her
manners were elegant, and she had
received all the benefit of foreign
travel, as well as the best education
that could be givea at that day. 1t is
worth noting that each of these ladies
filled her high position with dignity,
and each was glad to return to private
life. There was no lack of splendor in
those dayp, simple as they seem when
compared with ours, and six horses
we're not considered too many to con-
vey president and his family from
one scene of festivity to another: The
hospitality of the table was paramount,
and what the cuisine lacked in quality
it made up in quantity. Airy moth.
ings formed no part of a Southern
womsn's diet then, and the wife of
foreign woman stigmatized Dolly
Madlson's table as something like
harvest home supper"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

Man has grasped the nettle ano
made from it the finest silk. All thu
nettles have ibrous stalks. The fibre
is enyeloped in hard bark, with .
great deal of gummy juice in and I'M
der it, and till that is thoroughly re-
moved cannot be utilized for textile
purposes. In India and China, where
the nettle crop has long been known,
labor is cheap. and consequently the
bark is stripped off by hand, and the
fibres cleansed, spun, and woven in
primitive fashion, form the basis of
many Of those native stuffs that are in
valuable to the "heathen Chinee, but
never get into the market. John Bull,
however, hates to be beaten, and has
thoroughly investigated the nettle
question. The fact that the stalks
must be stripped while green has hith-
erto presented the greatest difficulty,
where cheap hand labor is not to be
had on the spot. Something like six
ty machines had to be made before the
exact thing could be hit upon which
would break up and remove the bark,
and press out goodly proportion of
the resinous gum that sticks the fibres
together. But it was found at last,
and nov fine and remarkably strong
silk is spun from the commonest weed
that dots the roadside.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07
IIayed on Wheels.

- cycling genius has evolved a game
which can be played on wheels. 1t is
called the royal game and requires a
court or field, divided into alleys
Two teams of nine riders each take
part, and the field is divided into a
right and left field, with the courses
chalked cut plainly An alleyway,
constructed of ropes or cables, ex-
tends from the upper to the lower
field on the division line between the
right and left field Cables also form
two upright sides between which the
play wheel rolls and is driven back
ward or forward by the riders in pass
ing at any point between the lower
and upper field. The play wheel is a
single bicycle rim, having four and
one-half.inch pneumatic tire. The
object OF the game is to drive this
play wheel from the centre field,
through attack of opponents, to q goal
ahead, the riders using sticks especi-
ally made for the game. The ends Of
the alleyways are the goals for the re-
spective teams. Players ride in sin.
gle file and always circle to the left.
Thus the two trains are constantly
meeting and passing each other in op
posite directions on the upper sides of
the alleyway. Royal is game re
curing swift riding and much skill,
and novice would scarcely venture
to form one of team.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

1t is not the pleesantest persons
who are perfectly accurate. One of
the loveliest women l know, writes
Jean Potage in the Home journal, re-
members any number of occurrences
that could never have happened, and
by so doing adds largely to her friends.
She always remembers" you as doing
some one of the things you would like
to do, but which circumstances would
prevent. Ifyour pendant is for telling
stories, she remember" that tale of
yours which convulsed the Harmony
Club on its first 'ladies night" You
know very we'll you were never even
invited to that function, but no one
else is sure of that at this late date,
md your self-esteem cannot but rise
s she relates full particulars of the
way in which you told your story to
enthusiastic reception. If you want to
De athletic, she recalls my thical race
which you won against fearful Odds If
you are lady killer, she lets fall many
hints of the interest you excited in
female breasts at some summer resort
which in reality you never visited.
This woman is benefactor to society.
She is worthy of being loved far more
than she who is forever telling I'M
pleasant truths for your COOL"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

The black leopard is admitted to be
the most savage aud intractable of all
quadrupeds. The horrible black
leopard Death in Eugene Sues "Wan-
deIing jew" who was followed about
by loatbsome Englishman, anxious
to see him eat his tanner, is declared to
be not scrap oyerdrawn when COM
pared with the black leopard now in
the geological gardens Satan by
name. Satan hates the whole world
and wants to fight it, to gnaw it, to
tear it in rags and splinters; and he is
staring, dancing mad because he cant
get Mt the world to do it. He lies
there, LACK aud deadly, his yellow
eyes ablaze, ready to pounce on you
if only those bars suddenly melt away.
But they don't melt aud you come no
nearer. Then Satan filings himself at
the bars with yell and flies up and
down and over and over about the cage
like nothing but black leopard with
about 5000 seidlitz pow ders, swallow
ed separately and suddedly effervesc-
ing all together inside him.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

Prof. Schmiedeberg lately made a
very interesting experiment, which
demonstrates the existence of an iron
hunger in animals, and also indicates
disastrous results in the event of the
craving remaining unsatisfed.
A strong, frolicsome dog, that had
suffered the loss of small quantity of
blood only, was fed for period on
pure milk, and little by little became
so weak that all evidence of spirit van.
ished, and, refusing further nourish-
ment, became so thin and weak that
his limbs refused to support his body.
Just as he seemed on the point of
death, gram of ferrantine was added
t his daily allowance Of milk; when,
instead of refusing as heretofore he
d,voured it ravenously, and in the
space of two weeks, recovered his nor
NAL health and strength.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

Alexander Nasmyth, the landscape
painter, was man fruitful in expedi-
ents. The DIXIE of Athol consulted
him as to some improvements which
he desired to make in his woodland
scenery near Dunkeld. Among other
things, certain rocky crag needed to
be planted with trees, to relieve the
grim barrenness of its appearance.
The question was how to do it, as it
was impossible for any man to climb
the crsg, in order to set seed or plant
in the clefts of the rock. A happy
idea occurred to Nasmyth. Having
obserued in front of the castle pair
of small cannon, it occurred to him to
turn them to account. A number of
tin canisters we're filed with all sorts
of suitable tree seeds. The cannon
were loaded and the canisters were
fred against the high face of the rock.
They burst and scattered the seed in
all directions. Some years after Ma
smyth Was delighted to find that his
scheme of planting by artillery had
proved successful; the trees were -four
ishing in all the recesses of the cliff.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07
His Final Statement.

Once clergyman went to pay visit
to an old Yorkshire yoeman of the old
type, who was lying on his deathbed,
and after a few preliminary words the
worthy minister said that, if the
veteran had anything on his mind, he
hoped he would ease his conscience
and confide it to his pastoral ear, so
that he might die in peace. "Well,
sir" answered the old sportsman, eff
l only had to live my life over again,
I'd fish more with bait and less with
flies"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

"Playin' possum" comes from the fact that
the possum will feign sleep or death when
pushed into sudden danger Of being cap
tured. But pains and aches never play that
kind OF a game. They never try 70 fool any
body, and 20 to work to wake up people.
leaving no chance to felgn sleep. on the
other hand. there is remedy known as st.
Jacobs oil that will lull a pain or an ache so
that it won't wake up again in the cure that
follows its use. Pains and aches are great
or less in intensity Just in degree as we treat
them. Prompt treatment with the best
renedy-St. Jacobs Oil-prevents their In
crease and by curing prevents their return.
Everything is gained by taking pains and
aches In time for a prompt and permanent
cure, and there is nothing better than the
use or st. Jacobs Oil.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07
DENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
l. BALTIMORE & POTOMAC X. Il.
In Effect Nor. 15ta. 1896.

mmons Liver Regulator is a mild
Native that cleanses the system and
irilies Che blood An excellent altera-
Fe aad tonic for the Spring. q have
en very much improved in health by |
King Simmons Liver Regulator M. |
IMPORT, Williamsburg, Ky.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07
YOUR LAST CHANGE r's''g 5ssE s iss. 70

To secure on most exiraord-
mary terms the latest, most
practical, and in every way
the bess general reference
library in the English Ian
guage. The new
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

l. Is row generally understood that
iator Wellington's swoon was caused
interviewing 238 apr licauts for Of
IN six hoqrs, 200 of whom were
les who desired positions in the new
lgressional Library and wanted the
ator to personally conduct them to
SpoHord, the librarian. When he
made the last promise he swooned
he presence of a delegation from
ltgomery county. Who we're thew ?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

Swearing may make a ere burn, or It may
make a deck hand hustle but It won't help
letter, or Ringworm II you use Tctterine, ~
will make you comfortable and save swear
words 50 cents at drug stores, or by mail for 30
cents in stamps from J. 7. shuptrine, savannah,
Tn
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, o.. Props. OF
Halls Catnrrh Cure, offer 500 reward for any
case Of catarTh thatcannot be cured by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for testimonials,
free. Sold by Druggists. nc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

Over 10000 cured. Why not let No-To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco?
Saves money, makes health and MANHOOD
nrnr.aista
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07
Standard. '''
AMERICAN J.. T Da,.
ENCYCLOPEDIA

Prepared under the ediLo-
rial supervision Of John
Clark Ridpafh, f. L.. ~,
author of Ridpatn's His
torres, etc, assisted by a
large corps Of editors. and
over 100 eminent scholars
and spaeialis.s.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07
LIN. SWITZERLAND,
A u q II 10 TcES
Port Tobacco. Charles County. Md.

WIN attend to al business entrusted b
aim, In any portion of the County. Com
nunications addressed TO | I'm at Port
Tobacco viii receive prompt att ution
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. r. II. KLIHE, It1., 93i Arch St, Phiia., Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

Wy ANTED.-Several trustworthy gentle-
w men or ladies to travel in M7ry land
for establ shed, r. liable house. Salary $50
ana exDeuses. Steady pos tion. Enclose
reference and self addressed stamped envo.-
one. The Dominion Company, third Floor,
Omaha Bldg, Chicago, III.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

He is fool who cannot be angry; but he
Is a wise man who will not.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

Enormous flocks of wild geese have ap.
peared in some parts Of Kansas
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

Theoretically sealed wine TASKS have been
found in Pompeii
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

Lots Of people tell you they are bustlcr-,
when they know very well they are only
borcs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

San Francisco capitalist was fined g. so
for splitting IN a street ear.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

"Thy will be done" is the keynote to which
every PRAYER must be tuned
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-05-07

CAscARETs stimulate liver. kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe; Ice.