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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29
THICK-SOLED BOOTS.
Some with Three, Some with Five
Soles, Worn by Marketmen
and Others.

The description double-soled would
doubtless convey to most minds the idea
of the thickest-soled shoe or boot there
is, but, as a matter of fact, there are
made boots with five soles, making al
together sole an inch or more in thick
ness. Such boots are worn by market
men, as, for instance, in Fulton fish
market in this city.
There the floor in business hours is al
ways wet. Great quantities of fish are
constantly being handled. Excepting
those frozen in winter, the fishes that
come in boxes are packed in ice. They
are always packing fishes here for ship
ment to the great number of interior
points, away from the coast, that draw
their supplies of saltwater fishes, and
fresh-water fishes, too, for that mat
ter, from New York, and the fishes
shipped are packed in ice. They seem
to be forever chopping ice here, and
there are fragments of ice scattered
around and melting, and there's con-
slant dripping, more or less, from the
many ice-packed boxes handled; and
they're always washing down some
where to keep the market clean. So that
in business hours the floor is always
wet.
The marketman moves about for
hours on the wet floor, and to keep his
feet dry he wears, it may be, rubber
boots or the five-soled marketman's
boot, whose sole is thick enough to raise
his feet clear off the floor sufficiently
to keep them dry. Into the bootleg, a
convenient place to carry it, he tucks,
when it is not in use, the handle of
the Ratchet which he uses in opening
or mailing up boxes of fish.
There is a three-soled boot that is
sometimes worn by bookkeepers in the
market, who might have occasion to
leave the office and go out on the mar
Set floor to look after receipts and
shipments. Five-soled and three-soled
boots are worn also more or less by
smackmen and by men on shore in va
| rious occupations besides marketmen.
They are worn by men working in big
refrigerators and in cold storage ware
houses, and in abattoirs. Truckmen
wear three-soled boots in winter, put
ting them on in November and wearing
them till spring, to protect their feet
from rain and slush and snow.
AS compared with shoes and boots of
the ordinary kinds, the number of
three-soled boots sold is small; but such
boots are, nevertheless, articles of reg
ular and steady ,iSe-N v SIM
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29
CQf Story.

"Cats," said the gaunt man with the eriz.
zled ,whiskers, "can comprehend human
speech"
Got cat story?" asked the irreverent
person with the button nose.
u have. My daughter was doing bit
Of Wagner night before last, and called
through the door to ask whether it were
"Wen?"
1.-The cat got up, swore vehemently,
walked out and hasn't been seen since. -
Indianapolis Journala.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29
'~''s' .z+lt,tr.. 3.
Still More CoInferfeitinr.

The Secret Service has just unearthed an.
other band Of counterfeiters and secured q
large quantity Of bogus bills, which are so
cleverly executed that the average person
Ehings of Great value are always selected for
imitation, 4iotably Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which has many imitators but no EQUALS
TOR disorders like indigestion, dyspepsia, con.
stlpation, nervousness and general debility.
See that private Revenue Stamp covers tie
neck of the bottle.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

away entirely NJ hadEgene % slesp .,
midnight, surrounded by union sol.
diers; atafour in the morning turned
in once more. on the bare ground,
watched by confederate troopers. Twas
too tired to be long awake, and, though
I had before me the prospect of south
ern prison, soon fell into a profound
slumber.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29
The Lost Chord.

He was industriousy drawing a wooden
cloth to and fro over my shoe.
know an'thin' bout coon songs?" he
asked as he breathed on the leather and pol
ished it off again.
"A little-why?"
"Ah had de wo's piece o bad luck yo' ever
seen," he said. "Ah'd heard all these coon
songs at de, theaters, an men de old lady
we got ouah heads t'gether TO- t git up a
coon song dat'd beat all dem odders half
way, roqn' de track. All got tn w'uds in
ma head, ma coco was full O. w'uds, an dat
aiah was as cleah in ma head as ma name
! sung de fus' vehrse ovah to de Of lady, an
she said: Say, boy, but OATS a swell song;
honey, an no mistake Den SEE: "Wheah7 5
de pen an ink, an day wasn't none. I
takes me hat TO- t. go ovah to de avenoo
TO- t git some ink an sheet O. papah, an
when | brings it home an sets. down at de
table TO- t. write out dat song an aiah, every
bit O. both had lef' my min. All ain been
able t recollec' elder one O. dem sence. Now,
if dat ain hahd Luck den dis niggah doan'
know what hahd luck means. Gimme yo'
othah foot. "-Detroit Free Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29
Sad CatastrOphe,

Mrs. Code Nugget-I cannot see any call.
ers to-day, Nanette
Nanette five minutes later to caller)-
Monsieur, hat re plaisure to inform you Eat
madame is blind to-day. - Philadelphia
North American,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

Dropsy treated free by DR.. H. H. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta, Ca The greatest dropsv
specialists Ill the world. Read their adver.
:lsement IN another column of this paper.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

The Bachelor Defned.-A Dallas mother
with five grown daughters defines bachelor
as miserable coward who has lost the
opportunity of lifetime dallas News.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29
FREE
LANDS.

There are still thousands of acres Of govern:
ment lands In the states OF Wnshinston and
road and water communication that can DO
bought for $500 per acre; and there are no
cyclones, billiards., long winters or real hot
markets II you wish to raise grain. principal
ly or fruit. or the finest stock on earth, you can
find locations in these two states where you can
ployment and wish to secure steady work at
good wages, can help you to do this have
no land for SALE but II you want information
Paul, MINI. II. Il. "ERkMAN.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

The world may owe every man living,
but the miner is the one who digs down into
the earth's pockets and gets it.-Chicago
Daily News.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

All goods are alike to PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYES, as they color all fbers at one
boiling. Sold by all druggists.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

For real genuine sarcastic comment, you
are referred to the tombstones in the Gene
tery-Atchison Globe.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

Piso's Cure cured me of a Throat and
Lung trouble of three years standing.-E.
Cady, Huntington, Ind, Nov. u, 1894.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

Some people say great deal, but talk
very little.-Chicago Daily News.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

A successful man is one who attracts so
consent to abuse him.-Atchison Globe.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

Hes a vegetarian, is he?" "Oh! tn,
strlctest kind. He won't even eat oyster
plant. "-Philadelphia Record.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. &c.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

II have taken eight bottles of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and used two packages of your Sana-
tive Wash, also some of the Liver Pills,
and can say that your remedies will
do all that you claim for them. Before
taking your remedies I was very bad
with womb trouble, was nervous, had
no ambition, could not sleep, and my
food seemed to do me no good. Now I
am we'll, and your medicine has cured
me. Twill gladly recommend your med
icine to every one wherever I CO.,
MRS. NJ. L. SHEARS, GUN MARSH, MICH.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29

err" she has is The new and original
method which, Hubinger
one n.ctan ny goc ene atg OF ea G starch
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-11-29
Mrs. Pinkham's Medicine Made
a New Woman Of Mrs. Kuhn.

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-I think it is
my duty to write to you expressing
my sincere gratitude for the wonder
full relief I have experienced by the use
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. I tried different doctors, also
different kinds of medicine. would
feel better at times, then would be
as bad as ever.
''For eight years I was great suf-
ferer. had falling of the womb and
was in such misery at my monthly
periods could not work but little
before would have to lie down. Your
medicine has made a new woman of me.
I can now work all day and not get
tired. I thank you for what you have
done for me. I shall always praise
your medicine to all suffering women. !"
Mrs. E. E. KUHN, GERMANo, OHIO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. VIA. n. Berkley
has rv''r To the CITY aud is the guest
OF MR.. cVeisb, on Queen street.
Capt. f Beattie, of the internal reve
nue. Office, has returned from trim
through Rappahannock and adjoining
counties. While awey he, with other
revenue officers, captured an Illicit still
10 RappahaunocK county.
Gen. w. d. Payne and family. who
nave been spending the winter in
Washington, have returned 10 their
home in Warreuton.
Mrs. s. S. Sipple left for Richmond
TODAY to attend the Episcopal Council
to ne held in that city, after which she
Will leave for Petersburg to visit her
sister, who resides in that city.
MIR. w. n. McVeigh has returned
from Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16
A0GAI BREYGTIR>

Another case of smallpox was discovered in
Washington yesterday. There are still six
teen smallpox pstients in the hospital in that
city.
Two Washington colored men, Howard
Griffin and Collins Lucas, were arrested in
this city this evening for selling fish without
a license. They brought the fish here i'll q
wagon.
1t was stated in he Gazette yesterday that
the water power at Great Falls is to be dc.
veloped and utilized in the near future 10
produce electricity 1t is now said that the
great Crosby-Stevens syndicate is to run its
railroads and furnish the city with electric
light and power from power generated at the
Great Falls.
Mr. Tsyior Burke while out rowing on the
ucar yesterday evening caught three par
tridges which had evidently become exhaust
cd while flying across the river and had fall
90 INTO the water The birds were alive and
swimming when caught, and they were
brought to this city and today were sent out
TO Fairfax county and liberated.
Colonel Allen, the engineer officer in charge
of the Improvement of the Potomac river,
has made report adverse TO the granting OF
an application recently made to the War De-
partment by the Mayor and Common Coun-
Gil of Colonial Beach for the removal of the
wreck of the schooner Petrol, which lies at
the pier of the freight wharf at tho foot OF
Hawthorn street, Colonial Beach. The
schooner was wrecked during the blizzard OF
February last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
May is The Mating Month.

Now the time to take up and put away the hot carpets
and preserve them from the moths and replace them with
mattngs for you furnish you competent man to save
you the trouble and the is taing half so much as
you will by buying your matngs from u.s. We keep no
trash twisted stuff All goods choice and
We have few piece good seamless mattings at 15c 40
yards for Sc.
styles heavy seamless mattngs very choice styles 17c
$3.50 for yards large range of mattngs s. $50
for 40 yards
For $40 per roll 25c per yard values for ST. per
roll soc per yard furnish heavy China mating
giving from five eight years good service same goods are
being retaled in nearby cities for s14 per roll
made these goods retaed by leading New York firms at
soc per yard S1S per roll.
A choice variety OF Japanse mattings.
We are beginning to show advance styles in Moquee
rugs and mats bought for the fall trade prices beyond
petition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16

MOUNT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tyler,
Mrs. Tyler, and Miss Tyler went to Mt.
Vernon today to attend the meeting OF
the Board of Lady Regents in session
there. The Governors family left
Richmond yesterday for Washington
and remained in that city till today
when they went TO Mt. Vernon.
passing through this city on a
special car. DIR. Curry, Mr.. Crockett
and Mr.. Henry Fairfax, members of
the Virginia Board of Visitors to Mt.
Vernon, were also there today and in-
spected the buildings, grounds, sc.
The Governor and his family and the
members of the Board of Visitors were
cordially received and Hospitality en-.
tertained by the ladies of the Mt. Yer.
non Association.
Later in The day the Governor was
Joined at Mt. Vernon by Messrs. Bar
ley, Carlin and Brent, of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16

Sheridan POINT IMPROVEMENTS
Extensive improvements are 20 be
made to the military post at Sheridan
Point, below this city, this summer
TIE batteries at that point, together
with those at Fort Washington, on
the opposite side of the Potomac river,
form Inc main defenses of tho national
capital from an attack by water. The
Secretary of War has approved a re-
commendatjon of the qusrterm aster
general for an allotment Of $4,000 for
he construction OF suitable military
cuttings ut Sheridan Point, and it Is
expected that the work VIII begin I'M
medlaleiy. Plans are being prepared
for barracks, two sets Of officers quar-
tiers, an administration building, q hos
pital, guard house, bake house and
stable. All the buildings will be
constructed of wood, as experience has
demonstrated the frame buildings stand
the shock of the discharge Of heavy
ordnance much better than bulidlnge
made of stone or brick. The barracks
Tlll have a frontage of 10Y feet, with
wo wings, each 80 feet long. This
building is intended for the accommo-
dation of eighty men. The mess room,
kitchen and officers day room will &C,
cupy the first floor. The entire second
floor will be arranged for dormitoree:
A. the buildings will be constructed
under the direction of the post quarter
master with the assistance of Civil En-
ejneer Fan ley. The garrison at Sherl'
dams Point c, insists of Battery K OF the
..h Artillery, in command of Capt. IL.
B. Walker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16

COMMITTEE MEETING.-T com.
mittee on streets hsld meeting last
night, and considered matters relating
to the street and sewer work now in
hand. Chairman Smith was directed
to place w. B Corse, recently appoint
et city engineer, in charge of the work
now 10 progress, and was requested to
assist Mr.. Corse until the council shall
elect a city engineer. 1t is understood
that an effort will be made to have the
vacancy filed at the next meeting of
council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16
ns> GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEXAN-
DRiA.
Woodward 4 Lothrop,
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON, D. C..
FAvORS THE WHIPPING POST.

To the Editor Of the alexandria Gazette:
Why cannot the tax payers insist
and have influence enough to have the
whipping post law, which I am told is
on the statute books, put into active
operation in our city, and save the city
the heavy expense it is now under in
supporting a lot of criminals that are
confined from time to time in our jail
for minor offences, when they cannot
pay an insignificant fine? In the winter
they commit these minor offences that
they may be arrested, convicted and
sent to jail merely to get good hot FIRE
to sit by and be fed by the corporation.
If this law were put into effect we
would 5000 have little use for jail, o;
would be rid of an undesirable popula-
ton. TAX PAYER.
The whipping post law is not on the
statute books now, but that it ought to
be goes without saying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16
No Rioht To UrIincss.

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep her health. If she Is
weak, sickly and all run down, she will
be nervous and irritable. II she mas
constipation or kidney trouble, her i'm
pure blood will cause pimples, blotches,
skin eluptions and a wretched com
nlexion. Electric Btters is the best
medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to purl'
fv the Stood. Il gives strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, veivety SKIN riGh
comp exiou. II will make cookbook
ing charming woman OF run down IN
valid Only so cents at L. ). Lead
heater & Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16

METHODIST Book CoNCERN.-The roporl
of the book committee of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South regarding the collection
of the claim held by the church against the
United States government, as result of in
jury to the publishing house during the var,
has been made public at Nashville, Tenn.
The fee of over 100000 paid to Major E
B Stahlman for securing the collection of the
claim is held not to be an excessive charge.
precedents of Congressional acts being cited
in substantiation. The report finds that the
book agents had not intended to mislead or
deceiye United States Senators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16
Early Closing.
WE. THE UNDERSIGNED, mer,

WYE, THE UNDERSIGNED, merchants
w do agree to close our stores at seven
O'Clock from June I, 1899, to September 1,
1899, Saturdays and pay days on the South.
ern Railway excepted.
G. l. Simpson. II. Morris, John 4. Marshall
s. Bro, P NJ. Bradshaw, Jos. Kaufman,
B Bser, ir.. B. Lee Fiala, s. i. Bernheimer,
Z Goldsmith, Q. w. Howell, 3. ". Arnold.
81. RUben s; Sons, Hinken s. Son, T. A.
Groves j F. Muir, Tackett & Marshall,
Isaac Eichberg & Son. D. Bennheim s.
Sons /. Schwarz & Son, John 6. Chapman,
g. c. Slsymsker, C. NJ. Adams H ]. Baker,
Henry Strauss E. T. GIimes Mrs. c. NJ.
Diedel. Mrs. G. E. Bradley, Miss L Aitcbe.
son, Miss &. Maupin, Miss Il. Wright
Mrs. E. a. Proctor, Miss A Hurdle.
my16ti1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16
ppI.lOPAL COUNCIL.

FA b.
,,.5 annual council OF the Do
Virginia will assemble in St.
Church, in Richmond tomorrow,
~ o,nue IFS session until Saturday,
lsy ~. Raw +. NJ. Whittle is Bishop
A--' ;;orese and Right Rev. Il. A.
'.l., Is Bishop Coadjutor. The do
17'' ..,;.lics for May. 1898. shove d
sc '.', The diocese, 10; parishes. 66;
,'.-! ~ and cnapels, 56; oap'isms, 624;
U.s. .,,r,o.s. 49,: communicates, TO-
cl.- ..',,,.isv.school teachers, 9l5; scbo-
g, IN. contributions, $203 S04.
u.s. ;-. theological seminary and the
- .' High school, in Fairfax cour-
,, aI tbe Virginia Female Institute,
" : 's are the educational insti
., ,a under the churca's care and
~ r.. council that will assemble in
,.isa,ond tomorrow will be composed
'.' .,1n; eighty clergymen aud au equal
....--'Ssrot l4ymen, representing every
-.- IN the diocese. With the exoep-
Y,, n constitutional amendment
..l wider powers to laymen in
- ELECTION of bishops, and a chang
~ @t me day OF meeting OF the council,
- extraordinary business is apparel
~ The churches of this city will be req
lied as follows Chris Church,
~ eefyman Green and Mir. l.. NJ
wexford. 81. Paul's, Rev. P. 2. Phil
IN. and lIr. J. c. Milburn; Grace, Rev.
rr Bal and MIR. Cnss. King or Mr.,
Nm McCueu. These delegates 10.
,s,rrr with those from the Seminary
VII ave here for Richmond this evea-
nv AID .omorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16
ICOMMUNICATED

WHERE WILL IT END?-What with ''gen-
erals Of divinity" running Confederate camps,
commanders i'll chief, so-cslled, embracing
elderly widows in public, sons of veterans
wranging about their chiefs, sponsors, maids
of honor, daughters of the Confoderacy,
united daughters of the Confederacy, and
heaven knows what all, plain soldier may
well ask, "Where are we at any way?" There
is SO much blending of the blue and the gray,
so many heroes of recent issue to worship,aDd
what not, really it is very confusing. Where
will it all end y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16

~ lao
ELECTORAL BoARD.-Tb2 CITY Eieo,
loral Board met last night aHd elec.eu
Mr.. Edward f. LAWYER TO fill the "a"
cancy existing in the board caused ~
the recent resignation of Mr.. J. M.
White. After the election of Mr.. Law
Ter, the board was reorganized by the
election OF Mr. T. Alton Moore, presi
dent, and Mr.. William J. B. Duncan,
secretary. The board ordered the pal
lots to be used in the general election,
on May %, to be printed, but did not
elect a successor to Mr.. John d;
Greene as Judge of election in the Inno
ward. Owing to Mr.. Greene being a
candidate in the election he cannot eGg
as Judge. A meeting of the board VIII
be held before election day, Wnen d
new Judge will be selected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16

ExcURsIoN-The Grand Council and the
subordinate councils of the Royal Arcanum
of Washington will entertain the Supreme
Council of the United States with an excur-
sion 10 Bivor View on Wednesday evening
the 18th instant, provided the weather con.
ditions arc favorable and Alexandria and
George Mason Councils with their ladies have
been invited to be present rs guests The
boat will leave Washington at p. m, ar
irving at Alexandria about 1870 p. IN. Mem
bnrs of Alexandria Council can procure tickets
from D. Harry Appich, and those OF George
Mason Council from Robert w. Arnold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16

STRUCK WITH A BAT.-Cleon Violet
little girl, living on Queen street,
was struck on the head with q oaseoai,
oat last night by young man nanieu
Wesley Davis. Davis was twlrllng ,ne
Dat and did not notice the little girI ,! Us
she ran from behind the corner. Inc
Dat struck her heavy blow ana tne
child fell to the sidewalk wlth an ugly
bruise on her head. The little girl was
assisted to her home, where she was ~
tended bY DIR. Jones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16
Welcoming Cough.

l had little boy who was nearly
dead from an attack of whooping cough.
NV neighbours recommended Chamber
lrin's Cough Remedy. l did not think
that any medicine would help him, but
after giving him a few doses OF that
remedy l noticed an improvement, and
one bottle cured him entirely. 1t is the
best cough medicine I ever had in the
house,. II. MOORE, South Burgetts-
town, Pa. For sale by J. b. Janney,
Druggist, 701 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-16

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
of ioy. Bucklen's Arnica Save cures
them; also Old, Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Chapped Hands, Chilblaius. Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out Pains and
Aches. Only 25 cls., box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by E. S. L'adbeater
& Sons. Druggist.