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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-29
GREAT OLD ENGINEER.
An Eastern Veteran Rnilroader Who
Ran a Mile Minute Fifty
Years Ago.

speaking of the locomotives of the
reminds me of the greatest one of the
day, the Carroll of Carrollton, named
for the great Maryland signer of the
declaration of independence. She was
built by Ross Winans in Baltimore for
the Boston e. Worcester railroad in
1840. She was the first locomotive in
this country to have wrought-iron driv-
ing wheels, and the first one in the
world with drivers seven feet in di-
ameter. And she was coal burner,
the very first of her kind. Jimmy Jack
man was the engineer who ran her,
and he saw every bit of her machinery
made and put together, good many of
the appliances being of his own sug-
gestion. He thought nothing of run
ming her q mile in 60 seconds, and n
mile in GO seconds was common and
easy task for her. Those were the
days of single tracks, mind you, and
hand brakes, and cast-iron rails, liable
to shake heads and other primitive
appliances, so to run a locomotive at
q mile-a-minute rate, which to-day is
considered feat worthy of talking
about and boosted of, required nerve
and judgment in an engineer that few
engineers have to-day.
"And speaking of shaking heads,
that is something the present-time rail
roader or railroad traveller knows moth
ing about. One of the most important
employees of railroad in the old days
was the snake spiker.' When the
rails were simply iron straps spiked to
wooden stringers the straps in time
worked loose, and the ends where they
were joined together would curl up and
look like u big snake with its head
raised II few inches from the ground.
Hence the name. The snake spillcr was
n trusted man, who had certain Sec
ton of the track which he was detailed
to patrol, with sledgc hammer and a
leather bag with new spikes in it slung
by n strap over his shoulder. He was to
keep sharp lookout for snake heads,
for they were dangerous things for a
car to come into contact with, and,
when he found one, spike it down fiat
10 the stringer again. The safety of
life and property on railroads depend
ed in great measure on the vigilance
of the snake-spiker. And it was over
such rails as those that the boys OF
the old days had the nerve to push their
engines n mile a minute. IN. Y. Sun.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-29
SIMPLE CLEANING STAND.

I've fairly rigid. Place the frame of
bicycle against the post and mark care
tube; saw two notches, as shown. a
piece of cloth or leather should pre-
vent actual contact with the wood. \
wooden button" may be screwed near
each tube and turned, to prevent the
frame coming out IL. a. w. Bulletin.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-29
NEAT CLEANING STAND.
Pennsylvania Man Has Evolved nm
Idea which IL Worthy to
lie Initiated.

With all its desirable qualities, il
must be admitted that the bicycle is
the meanest piece of property on earth
to handle when ii is not being ridden.
Tom V. Hendricks, of Brookville, Pa,
has way of making his wheel hold
still' while he cleans il, that seems
worthy of wide imitation.
The post shown may be fastened in
any convenient manner, but it should
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-29
The BEAR AND *
* THE REPORTER.
BY Everett McNeili.
TIT HE funniest bear hunt | ever had

Ut HE funniest bear hunt | ever had
took place nigh 20 years ago.
said the old hunter, as he poked Il fresh
bowlful of tobacco down into his pipe
with his finger, and resumed his smok-
ing and his story telling. In them
DAYS these mountains an valleys were
covered with heavy growth of timber
an full of bears an wolves an wild cats,
an such like critters with long claws
an sharp teeth. | lived over on Dog
mountain. Just across Saas'fras valley
from here, in as snug little log cabin
as YOU would want TO see. an used to
earn more'n enough to keep me in to-
bacco an powder an balls guiding the
hunters. who came up from New York
an Bostin TO kill bear AN deer. But
they weren't no real hunters, leastwise
not many of them; an if they got n
bear or deer il was usually my old rifle
what killed it. But | suspect they
didn't tell il that way when they got
back to the city, an as they always paid
me well | kept mum. But that amt
my story.
zone day, as sat on log in front
of the door of my house, shaving the fat
off a bear skin, heard some one yellin'
down in the woods
"'IIello, there.' the yell said.
"'Hello, YOURSELF shouted back.
"'Come down to the road. I've got a
guest for your hotel an then knowed
il was old Dave Utter, who sometimes
drove the hunters up to my place from
Cats Eye Mills, nine miles down the
valley. He couldn't come no nearer to
the house because of the trees an the
rocks, so he yelled.
81 went down to the road to see what
Dave had brought me.
"'Heres n Teller that's after bear.
Can you take him. Dave shouted, the
moment he caught sight of me.
:" 4 reckon. Let him jump out with
his valuables.'
1.-THE man was tall, thin specimen
of city chap, with an uncommon large
mouth an long, thin nose. a-lookin'
up between two high cheek bones. He
warn't old, not more'n % at the most.
"'Are you Luke Jones, the bear
hunter?' he asked, lool<in' at me.
That's my name answered. an
i hunt bears
"'Can you find bear for me to kill? q
"T reckon
"'All right. Help me with my traps
up to your place
ale had a great hand bag weighing
about ton, containing amnition
enough to kill all the bears i'm the state
of Pennsylvania, an the first magazine
rifle / ever saw. A big horse pistol an
a long knife were stuck in long belt
around his middle. Sure, an he was
loaded for bear.
"Within ten minutes he had told me,
confdentially, that he was a reporter on
big New York daily, an had run up
Just to kill bear, so as to tell his
readers exactly how il was done. / soon
discovered that he knew more about
bears in one mint than | had learned
in all my trampin' up an down the
woods. Leastwise he thought he did
an don't care, for II gave him whole
lot OF satisfaction, an knowed that
tomorrow was a-comin' an ! had in
mind the identical old she bear would
turn him loose on.
"That night, after turnin' in, he
cleaned his rifle at least a dozen times
and every time he told me just, how he
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-29
WITHOUT HANDLE-BARS.
NcwIy-Inventcd wheel Is Stecred Al
togetbcrby the Motion of the
Riders Body.

\ bicycle without any semblance OF
Il handle-bar, but which is steered en-
tirely by the motions of the riders
body, is the invention of Simon Metz
ger. Many wheelmcn have the pres
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-29
Too Much Eiectricfty.

A Pennsylvania trolley company had
to pay a wheelman $1,000 because its
electricity got into barbed wire fence
near the track, and wheE the rider took
hold of his wheel. which he had leaned
against the fence, he couldn't let go
until his hand and arm were shriveled.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-07-29

Any man who can deliberately pass n
dog fight on the street without glancing
at IL possesses true dignity.-Chicago
Daily News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26

/ O. &ILBURN.
DEALER IN
FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES,
42North Roysl Street,
Alexandria. Va
PROPRIETOR Of the Potomac Brand of Flour
vMra isunoxcolled.
CaIo.. Ero.hly Roasted st store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26
NfEDICINA Al.
uHrN HE c0UR1ED YOU

-, .orulain II you We're IlttIe
He '''i -. ,- irritable at times. Now
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26
EDUCATIONAL
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtin, Plsinfeld, H..
makes the statement that she caught
cold which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician. but grew worse. He told her
she was hopeless victim OF consump.
ton and that no medicine could cure
be-. Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption; she
bought bottle and to her delight found
herself benefited from first dose. She
continued its use and, after taking six
bottles, found herself sound and well;
now does her own homework, and is as
we'll as she ever was.-Free trial bottles
of this Great Discovery at E. S.
Leadbeater & Sons Drug Store. Only
so cents aud 81 90, every bottle guaran-
teed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26
HOW'S THIS ?

We offer One Hundred Dollsrs Reward !or
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured BY
Balls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Q.
We. the undersigned, have known F. J
Cheney for the last IS years, and oeIieve
him per -ecty honorable in all business trans,
actions and financially able to carry out sny'
obligations made by their firm.
West i TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, 10"
ledo, o..
WALDING, K1NNAN 4 MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free Price sc per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26

ARNOLD's BROMO-CELERY Try this
anrivaled remedy for Headaches, Neuralgia,
5leaplasnass. 10 cants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26
For Over Fifty Yeara

An OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Yinslow's Soothing Syrup has been used fo1
over fifty years ~ millions Of mothers foI
their children while teething, with perfect
tuccess, It soothes the child, softens the gums
,llsys all pain, cures wind colic, and is the
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aste. Sold By Druggists in every part Of the
world, Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its value
ID incalculable Be sure and ask for Mrn. Win1'
owls Soothing Syrup and take no otbal kind
ian17 81 d2sv1vr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26
The Best Remedy for Flux.

Mr.. John Matthias, we'll known
stock dealer of Pulaski, KY, says
after suffering for over week with
fux, and my physician having failed to
relieve me, l was advised to try Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and have the pleasure of stat.
ing that the half of one bottle cured
me-" For sale by all Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26

he does. He's
the same man.
He didn't un-
derstand then.
He does n t
now. Then he
thought it was
caprice and
liked it. Now
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26
ANDRIA, VA. SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 26, 1899.
MEDICINAL.
MEDICINAL.
CHILLS KILLED
BY USING
Sunhower Chill Capsules.
GIVES IMMEDIATE RELIEF AND
RAPID CURE.

Recorded tests by physicians in over 500
cases il different sections Of the country ex.
tending over three and q half years with not
single case relspsiDg, although the patients
are still exposed to maarial influences Any
responsible citizen sending name and particu.
lars OF any case where chils occur regularly
every day or alternate days. during the sea-
son. one case will be cured in each district
free of charge.
IMMUNE TABLETS KILL MALARIA
or any foreign germ in the blood also pre-.
pares the blood to Tesist disease Invaluable
at change Of season or when disease is around
Have been proven g preventive against Small
pox, Yellow Fever and all Malarlal Fevers.
THE ABOVE PREPARATIONS
contain HELANTHA the active principal of
the sUNFLOWER, which has different &C.
tion to Quin1re or any other anti-chill reme-
dy. and
Is THE ONLY DRUG EVER DIsCOv.
ERED that ADDS to the NATURAL FORCES
of the body.
PRICE so CENTS PER BOX.
For sale at LEADBEATERs'.
The Immune Tablet Company,
WARRINGTON, D. G.
aug41m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26

Hamilton Clark, of Chauncey, Ga says he
suffered with itching piles twenty years be-
fore trying DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve, two
boxes of which completely cured him Be.
ware of worthless and dangerous counterfeits
Edgar Warfeld. ir., corner King and Pitt
straetn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26

Irritating stings, bites, scratches, wounds
and cuts othed and healed by OeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve sure and safe applica.
tion for tortured flesh. Beware of counter.
feits. Edgar Wsrfeld, jr., corner King and
Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26
AUCTION SALES.
BANKRUPTCY SALE OF ENGINE
I'D BOILER &C,

O BOlLER, &c.
By virtue of an order of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia. holding Court
OF Bankruptcy. passed on the 10th day of
August. 1899, in bankruptcy cause in said
court, No. 80, wherein James A. Hoffman is
the bankrupt and wherein / have been ap-
pointed trustee of the bankrupt's estate, 1
will offer at public sale at No. 113 King
street, in the city of Alexandria, Virginia, on
the oath day of August, 1899, at one O'Clock
p. m, the following property belonging to
the estate of said bankrupt, free and clear of
all liens and membranes, to wit: One
Spice Mill, one Six-horse Power Engine, one
Ice Box and Fixtures, one Steam Chest. two
Sausage Machines, one Boiler, one Mani
graph, Office Desk and Fixtures.
B. F. KNOX, Trustee in Bankruptcy.
aug10 Is
Tho above sale is postponed until Sap.
tember next at same place and hour.
aug23 Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26

he thinks Il IS caprice
and doesn't like it.
But now he's busy get
ting money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26

One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures OBJ
stinate summer coughs and colds. II con-
cider it most wonderful medicine-quick
and safe"-W. ". Merton. Mayhew, Wis.
Edgar Warfeld, jr.. corner King and Pitt
utroofr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-26

w A. JOHNSON & CO.,
THOLEsALE GRO( ERe,
GENERAL COMMISSION MEROHANTs,
And Dealers in
AAL KINDS OF LIQUORs.
dave OF hand Gibsan's Xxx, Xxx, xxx
aal pure Od Rye Old Cabinet and Monogram
Whistles sIso Bakers and Thompson's Pure
Bye Whiskies 70 which they invite tie sttens
ton of tho trade
Orders from the country for mercsndire
ihali Tcco,ye prompt attention.
ConslUmeuts OF Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guarantee
tie highest market prices and prompt returns,
n E. corner Camoros and Royal streeta.
Wa. sSooT a. s. FRENCH.
T.A sMooT, JR.
w A SHOOT y CO.,
oolL. SALT AND PLASTER
AlsxAndriA, Va.
onoa-smoOr, wharf.
8pscisl attention paid 10 forwarding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-18
WITHOUT EXPERIENCE.
N Tha Memnhis Scimetar

From The Memphis Scimetar
There is in this city young man who. though
he attained his ma jorlty some time since has never
attained much height or width. In fact. he Is very
sduatty and very youthfu-looking Just because
the Almighty saw fit TO make this man small OF
stature and youthful of appearance the young man
Is sensitive. and wishes II known by all tnat ne u
a man. that he has voted several votes. and that
he and does enjoy all the rights and PRIVILEGES
OF an adult male. A few evenings since the young
man was talking TO friend and 10 the frienob
young wife. Finally the young woman SAID;
Il wish were man. . -,
"Oh | don't know" responded the small ones
ut isn't so NICE after all. TO be man.
why how do you know" asked the young
woman. -. =, -.
And when the small one saw the point he went
away and drank half dozen WHISTLES, all menu
sizes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-18

matter about which you, as leader Of the party,
should inquire? All they kept within the law II
~ss all right. should think
o.-Yoq don't care about the principle of the
YES a convenience 10 them and for the good of the
nsnartment 1t is all right l believe each Com
mlssioner should be his own Civil Service.
Q.-You believe that, and as the leader OF the
kant technically violate the law? Ali II is
heneft TO the Department.
OFF it is benefit to the Department you think
FO-And so long as they make many places for
,he members OF the organization, and do not vio-
late the letter of the law. you Will take no action
about IL? Aft II is beneficial to the city gov
'o-But the fact that 1t against the organi-
ration would not be against II in your judgment?
A-City government first, before organization?
"Rv the Chairman-Who would determine
nartment? (Not answered)
20 There officials In that Department who
assess or who settle the valuations of property
for the purpose of taxation; you understand that?
20 Are those men organizat ton men, so far as
Won know? A.-As far as l know. yes
'O-And entirely satisfactory to you. are they?
no-There is nobody in those positions who is not
ssour nsrtv so far as you know? Al believe not
irhev are good organization men, That Is what the
nfople voted for at the last election.
FO-And understand A.-That was the issue.
0-That the issue. And by that you mean
that you told the people who Endorsed your views
the law il IS right for them to handle the patron.
sge for their party? A.-Provided IL is beneficial
10 the city government
Dwell you have always found 1t beneficial
sjtions to the exclusion of members OF the other?
A-NeS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-18

T ONION SEASON.
IL Furnished House 10 let. near Regenre PARK. ana
soc cab fare from Regent St handsomely fur
nished large reception rooms. about 24x1: nvs bed
and dressing bathroom. hot and cold water
good kitchens and domestic Offices large garden one
be left Price 500 month. highest ref
eSences given and asked for Address W. J. ALcocK,
care Of 4. p. w. Paper Co.. Albany. N. !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-18

Readers who wish TO keep file OF the papers
containing the testimony taken by the Mazet
committee can be supplied with back numbers
of The Tribune containing the same at the
regular price for single copies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-18

nave said would remain in Tammany Hall as long
rSSuThere is nobody disputins the leadership A
9-Not now, is there? Al can't tell
s eenlnd you? Al can't tell You may be in some
yye rs to Join Tammany Hail. aren't there? A.
WA, sS1t en- aGuc xaot as know Of
,o 3.pomt you know that any young lawyer that s
E do know What they
be thinking about. but there are not any induce
ments offered. to my knowledge. -,
Q-There are lists OF referees prepared, are there
o.-sure Of that? A-sure of that: no lists OF
referees.
LIST OF POSSIBLE REFEREES.
Off Judge has said that the organization was
very strict about the appointment OF organization
referees. that Is without authority so far as
you concerned? A-There is no list OF referees
to the judges.
Q.-There are suggestions of that kind? A.-Not
Q-There may be? Al don't interfere with any
o."pon't the organization interfere2 A.1Neyeer
SefoTe my sime. they have not done it in my
time. ,... -..-,,...
asked yS. dS RS TfSys iG or eee
ton purposes and think you said no; but do you
rot receive moneys in the Finance committee from
the district leaders? A-Did l? cha oororo,,tee,
oEWhat IS that Finance Committee f S',ISs
all, except for the organization. . a.,
o.I,But it is not a mere paper organization is III
A.-No sir. 81, -.
Q.-And the only purpose you nave is 10 hod the
paper together, is that 1t? A.-Of course $500.
Owe were talking about this taXation oepiI,-
ment when you turned 1t off upon pleasant sac
excursion ! want to ask you this: In determining
the valuation of property for the purpose OF taxa
ton thereon, suppose that on one side is the am
davit OF Republican stating the value, and on tne
other side Is the affidavit Of Tammany man STAT
ing a different value, and all things are equal
equally balanced, but on the one side Is the ram
many affidavit and the other side IS the hepup-
lican affidavit and decision has got to be mace
now which affidavit should the assessor go by!
Al could give you any advice on that score.
Q.-Is there not any organization policy ABOUT
that? A.-Not a bit. ,
Q.-And far your organization Is concerned
so long as the public service is honest is II not hls
duty to his party give that party the preference
whenever he can do so lawfully? A-That all de-
pends upon himself. how he feels about II.
Q.-But Is It not the organization custom. when
all things equal. to give preference TO the or
ganiZaton man? A--No, those details are not con-
sidered.
Q.-But that is part OF the system of the organi-
zation is It not? A-No. that has got nothing 10
do with the organization. , -,
Q.-You have already said. and Mr.. Carroll has
said. that in the appointment Of referees, Tor
instance. II there be one who is a Republican ana
another who is Democrat, and all other
things equal. the preference should be given 10
the Democrat? A.-That is right.
Q.-Exacty. And is II not so In all matters OF the
organization? Al don't think so.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-14
SURE OF IT.
Proprietor Brigham
May Get His Lii
cense Yet.
LAW ON HIS SIDE.
Landlord Thinks He Has
Legal Right to the
Matter.

The license is virtually granted. This
is the confident statement of one of the
officials of the State Mutual restaurant,
and Mine Host A. A. Brigham is wear
ing a confident smile which carries out
his motto. bon appetit." Having full
the law and the intricate conditions
which have to be complied with, Mr..
Brigham, with his counsel, has been
working serenely during the past week,
with the result that all feel that the
license is virtually granted, as stated.
Landlord Brigham has made sure OF
the ground regarding the technicalities
involved in the matter of license be-
ing granted him in the State Mutual
building, and is now prepared to go
ahead. The part of the restaurant
kitchen which comes within the 25-foot
limit of Grace church will be partition
ed off, and this portion of the kitchen
unused in future.
Mr. Brigham is said to have made
practically sure of his position so far
as the law is concerned, and the
chances are largely in favor Of the sec
ond-class license being granted. The
work of constructing partition on the
dead line will begin in the very near
future. after which a new application
covering the remodelled premises will
be in order. the required ten days adj
vertising will have to follow and then
the license may or may not be granted
with the chances decidedly in favor of
the granting.