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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

would be pleasure to add. Thanks
to you.'
"As you will. Herman; where are
you going2"
I'm an old guard post; I've walked
post all night and I'm going to ride
over to Miles City. sir"
"Are you going to drink today. SER
gsant7'-the title again.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

Old Sanity is no phantom prim-
The cheer he brings cures many Ills;
Thro' dreamland's door we follow him,
And lose the thought of New Years
bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
Lansburgh&Br
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Cameron Club will hold a general
meeting at Ala north Washington street TO-
morrow evening.
Tie regular quarterly conference OF the
Trinity Methodist Church will be held to-
night after revival services.
The water in the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal will be drsan off for the winter about
December 10.
The old house on Cameron street. west oil
Pitt, damaged by the storm OF septemoer'
1896, is in dangerous condition.
Mr.. G. a. NowIsnd brought to this thee
TODAY a twig on which were several bolls OF
cotton raised in bis yard on south Fairfax
street,
The oyster supper given By the Ladies
Auxiliary of Lee Camp, Confederate Veter'
ans. in odd Fellows Hall last night, was well
attended.
Seven lots in Park Add. tion Of Alexsn-
dris we're sold at public auction st the county
court bouse yesterday and purchased by Mrs
NJ. A. Wood for $685..
A large delegation of Osceols Tribe OF Red
Men will. in their handsome new regalis,
attend the meeting tonight in Washington OF
he Great Council Of the District of Columbia.
MaTrlaGe llCeDSeb WeIo toouou III Wo1b'"b
ton Yesterday TO Philip James and MyIa
Tillman, both of Rosslyn, and TO George j.
Brown and Matte o. Towles, both OF Lam
caster county.
Bert E. Summers, Of Battery <, Fourth
artillery, formerly at Fort Hunt but now
stationed at FoIt Washington, visited this
citv today and was welcomed by many friends
who look forward with pleasure to bis early
| retirement from army life.
Charles w. Morgan and Claude Turner,
brokers' "set-rcb-quick" concern, were re-
leased on bail in New York yesterday on the
charge of securing money frsndulently.
| Among the forty.six complainaDts against
Morgsn in court yesterday was Mr.. ii.
Tucker, of this city.
A musical and literary entertainment was
| given last night OF the residence of Mr.. {. w,
| Nillep. in Wet End. Mr.. p. f. DOwney, OF
| this city, sang several solos. After the mu-
| sical a supper was served. The proceeds oil
the entertainment will DO used to light the
streets of West End dOring the winter months
Mr.. Fl. Bsyli will have for sale at his
stand in market tomorrow fine lot OF fresh
dressed aud drawn turkeys which he Will sell
q. lac pound.
W.P. Woolls & Son will have for sale to-
morrow ? nice lot of dressed and drawn
turkeys, Chickens, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

p,ssoyAL-Deputy Collector J. Il.
cs.nmiu, WOO has been in the Vir-
Il'f gospit4l at Richmond, since Sat-
s,JJ., Iet Yesterday for his home in
o o..r' His condition now is such as
Va ,,ss his friends no cause for anxiety
s.lo the result.
". Robert J. Thomas has been SUM-
med 10 Louisville, KY, by the death
dbis sister,
,e1er from Westmoreland says
Il, r J. Washington is improving
a.5ly sLG his many friends hope 5000
,,bs sb.e 10 greet him 10 the discharge
gois legal duties.
letter from Washington to ths Rich
o,r3 News says: Mr.. Rixey set ms to
s,gs = wonderful faculty 10 pleasing
Il. constituents. He has the hardest
~.,rlot in the State to handle, ss all oil
s.hlogers can come to WAshir g.oD
..t5s morning and go home to supper.
Va never seems too tired to meet them
soeeysr. and judging from the few
.,m,lsjnts heard must certainly bs a
,.ri and conscientious worker.
Ves,rs Eopa Hunton jr., and J. A. {.
vs,7 comm ssioners, sold oC Monday
- 90 scres OF the "Ionis Hill" tract
t..oo1og to the late Jno. M. Forbes on
~. S,incs road near Wsrrenton TO
Gan. W. F. Randolph for S24 per acre
Mr. Robert l. Dudley, bslter koown
s..C5l9uel' Dudley. died in Lyuca.
g-. slieeuly yesterday mourning OF
bear disease.
E- Lewis H. Machen. of Fairfax
3n.c.sHc elector for the E ghth Con
RESIDUAL disir.c., will, it Is reported
sac4ndilate for the position Cf mes
..o,,r 10 pear the vote from the cleo
o,.l college 70 the United States Sen
Nr W. G. Bruin is corfued to hi
hgme oy Sickness.
Engineer Page, who had his arm
gus I'd On the Southern RAllwa.
Of Manassas last week, is able to b
sbou again.
C.p.. I c. Keane, of the WOshiug
IA nd Alexandria Stesmb )at Com
paay, who has been quite sick, is abb
10 b. on DUTY again.
Mr. W. Roy Stephenson, of Win
c9sstsr, is visiting friends IN This city
Nrs Virginia Dainger6eld is visitin
q the residence of Captain HerbeI
BiyaUt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.-The ma
circulation exercises of the Virginia
Seminary, near Alexandria, took place
90 All Saints Dav after the church ser.
vices. Ten men were received, a
smaller number than last year-eieh-
teen-but, on the other hand, more
: men have signified their intention of
attending next year than ever before at
this season. All OF last years students
but one have returned. The last
graduating class are all at work. One
has taken the position of instructor 10
Hebrew and the Old Testament at
Bishop Nichols Divinity School, at San
Mnteo, Cal; one is acting az secretary
for the year TO the Church Students
Missionary Association; another has
sailed for the Church's missions in
Africa; another has gore to the Indian
work in Wyoming, while the remainder
are serving 10 the country parishes of
the Virglnias and South Carolina. -
[Southern Churchman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

SCHOOL BOARD.-At the monthly
us-lr . of the City SC hool Board held
l.s night there were present. Messrs'
Thompson, Aitcheson, Nornoyle, Mar
bl,y, Carne, Bryant, Harrison and
STeeuey. =.
10 the absence of the chairman, Mr.
Thompson presided.
Mr. Aitcheson, from the committee
% scdoolhouses and furniture, reported
ut the gong in the Peabody building
hrng gotten out of order his commit
a. mad decided to have an electric
bal put in its stead. Several bills iol
roairs aud supplies were ordered TO be
aid.
The superintendent. being out o
ne CITY. communicated to the hoard
Trough the clerk, that Messrs. Mankin
Narbury. Csrne and Sweeney, recent
" elected trustees by the City Council
bad all duly qualified; he also recon
mended that the Christmas holidays D.
fixed from the closing of the schools OF
the evening of Friday, December Il
i'll Wednesday morning, January z
and the holidays were so agreed upon
The chair W .lcomed Mr.. Marbury q
smember of the board, to which Mr
Marbury fittingly responded. -,
Mr.. McIlwaine, representing tn
American Book Company, appeare
b.iore the board in behalf OF certai
readers, which be wished to oe intro
duc.d 10 the schools as supplementaF
readers and be added to the text BOO
ls.. No action was taken. -,
Mr.. W. S. Webb appeared b f1re Ia
board and asked permission TO max
announcement to the schools that 20
Manila and Philippine Island Exnlo
riou cars were at the local depot an
that the teachers would be admitted
the exhibition free and the pupils
bali price. The request was grsnte'
and on invitation the members OF u
board, after the Adjournment OF u
meeting, visited the exhibition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

FooT AMPUTATED.-Henry WASH
inglou, a young colored mao. while en-
gagged in unloading cattle at the South
ern Railway depot in this city this
morning had one OF his feet mashed go
badly that the member mad to be am
putated. Washington's foot was caught
between the chute and the apron of
the pen. He was taken to the To-
Urinary where the amputation was per-
formed by Drs. O'Brien. Snowden and
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

THE A. L. 1.-The overcoats for the
members of the Alexandria Light To-
fantry have arrived and will at once be
Distributed among the men.
First Lieutenant p. J. Murphy, Of the
company, has resigned on account OF
business engagements and an election
to fill the vacancy will be held next
Monday night.
Second Lieutenant Payne is now on
business in Richmond and it is under
stood that he, too. will soon tender his
resignation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

A REWARD CASE The case OF John
Berry Jones. colored, against Mrs.
Mary Morris, to recover the amount of
the reward she offered for the recovery
of sum of money, upwards of $1,000,
she lost last October, came up before
Justice Hsmersley this morniug. Mr..
Z. B. Taylor repre- sented the plaintiff
and Col. F. l.. Smith the defendant.
On motion OF the latter the csse, with
out argument, was reu owed to the Cor
poration Court. As heretofore stated,
Mrs. Morris lost about $4,000 last Oc-
.tober and offered a reward of $500 for
it's recovery. Jones found the money,
which he says wes even $4,000. aud
claims that over $3.50 of it was stolen
from him by another colored boy. He
subsequently returned the money less
the amount stolen. Mrs. Morris claims
that more than the amount of the re-
ward she offered. $500, was missing
when the money was returned to her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

WEDDING.-A pretty marriage
Ceremony occurred at 8 O'CLOCK isst
night at the residence OF Mrs. Ads V.
COcSrell, l1l3 Prince street, wnen ner
daughter, Miss Mamie Cockreil, De-
came the bride OF Mr.. William Varney'
Of Del Ray, Alexandria county; Inc
parlors were tastefully decorated WIZ" .sa
palms and chrysantbemums ior 'n ~,
occasion. The bride wore dress {, o.
light blue silk and carried q oesulil9l
bouquet of white bride roses. Inc wec
ding march was played by the groom
sister, Mise Dora Varney. Rev; Z. ~
Day of the Del Ray NJ. L. Churcn Souen ,
dictated. Only the immediate relative os,
OF the bride and groom were Pneseu.
After the ceremony Mr.andMre. faIhel
left for e northern bridal tour; suDss
quently they will reside in tnlS g Trs.
at the home OF the BRIDES parents ~
groom is su oerintendent ofthe hyotsu
lie Brick Company, OF AleAaho''
county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

ASSAULTED BY A SOLDIER -Jes;le
Wel0y. alias Jessie Popp, living on
north Lee street. was assaulted iss'
night by a soldier named john H.
Reeves, of Battery n, at Fort hunt.
Reeves, in company with two otner
soldiers and a civilian, visited her house.
After staying for some time they were
ordered to leave. The men proceeded
to the door and were accompanied Dy
the woman. When they arrived at 'ne
door, it is alleged Reeves struck ner q
blow with some blunt instrument wnicI
rendered her unconscious for several
minutes. DIR. Smith was summoned
AID after arriving took four stlchts 10
the wound. The cut proved to be
serious wound. Shortly after the a1ali
another soldier named Oliver Jen
kius was arrested and protested h o.
Innocence, but he was recoeui1eu ny
Hettie Green as being in the crowu
This morning Mayor Simpson 9ueu
jenkins SO for drunken and dlsordeflA
conduct. Warrants were issueo III
Reeves and his companions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY,
Judge c. Z. Nicol presiding.-W. E.
Crupper vs. Southern Railway Com
pany; demurrer to declaration; demur-
rer overruled; defendant plead not
guilty and case continued till the next
term. This is a suit for 81 500 for the
loss of an eye. Mr.. Crupper having been
struck in the eye by a piece Of steel
while at work 10 the company's chops
10 this city.
@. NJ. Adams Vs. c. W. Green final decree
for distribution Of funds.
| Annie L. Moore vs the Herbert Bryant
Fertiizlng Co; case revived in the name oil
| the executors of Annie L. Moore.
Court adjourned till the special tenn tC
| begin January ii, 1901.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
Also Hair Ornaments and Dress
GarDitureS
Bric-a-braC

A Bric.rb rsc Room on main floor, Eleventh
street side has been fitted up to effectively
display the rare and exquisite pieces Of brio
a-brac, Pottery, Italian Marble statuary'
French Bronze Electroliers, and the various
other art objects intsnded for holiday gifts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
Not n SURPRISE.

Il will not be q surprise to any VINO
ora AZ all familiar with the good qualities
of mberlain's Cough Remedy, 20
know that people everywhere take
Measure in relating their experiences
in the use of that splendid medicine and
in telling of the benefit they Lave re-
ceiyed from it. of bad colds it has cureo,
Of threatened attacks of pneum onla IL
has sverted and of the children IL mas
saved from attacks OF Group and whoop-
inc cough. II is a grand, good med'-
cine For sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
Some Very
Special Bargains.

One piece OF good quality Plaid Back
skirting. Reduced from Soc perZSC
yard to........ ~...... ......... ".....''''.
One lot of mems good white, coIored
bordered aud led Hsndkerchiefs &C
Two for ................... .....".. ......"''"
One lot OF mems heavy Canton Flsn-
mel Undershirts. Reduced from 1Oc
SOC to..."..... "."... -."".''.'' .'''
One lot OF mems Bed Scarlet Roc
Shirts. Reduced from Soc to"-"-
One lot of mems Heavy Under
Shirts and Drawera Reduced from zoe
6Oc to....... .....".. ..'..'.s' 's'''''''''''
One lot Children's Blsck Hose. &c
All sizes. Pair....... ......"." ....".
One lot Of mems regular two for &c
Csc Collars. Esch.......~,"" .". "...
One lot OF 3. Unbesched Cot-CAC
ton. special price per yard......".~N~
Ore lot Of Cotton Crash. Worth BIC
&c q yard, at....."..........."..... ~/Z~
Ono lot of Leather Belts, Pulley Bette,
and Metal Belts. Some worth % and Sr
Doc. Reduced each, to...".""""...~
One lot Of Blue Calico, remnants taken
from regular stock. To close out 1C
quickly. Per ysrd......--..... """..- -
One lot Of Colorsd Yelling. suitable for
school children. Reduced from zoe, SC
25c and 35c to..."..."..".....".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

A large crowd attended the Opera
House last night to witness the produc-
ton of "a Runaway Wife," and that
all were we'll pleased was evidenced by
the applause which the endeavors OF
the members of the cast received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
The Philippines on Wheels
A Marvellous Revelation of Filipino
Luxuriance

A Marvellous Revelation OF fllipino
Luxuriance!
Mr., Wanton Stanley Webb, occidental and
oriental traveller, arrived in Alexandra this
morning in his special car, which is at the
Pennsylvania Railroad station, Cameron and
Fsyotte streets, and will be open to the pub
lie, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, aud Sat
urdsy, from 8 a. m. to Up. m. The car is
literally a rolling palace, filed with mar
vslous exhibit of products OF the Philippine
Islands and arms. curiOs, native dresses, tt'''
70 illustrate the character ard customs oil the
Fn;n;nos There is also large collection OF
photographs illustrative of battles and OF inc
life of the troops in the Philippines. The
whole is highly entertaining and inttruc'
tive exhibit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
MONETARY AND COMM GRCIAl

New York. Dec. The stock market
onened unsettled Notwithstanding the en-
couragement offered by higher prices in Lon
don, The general tone Of the speculation was
nervous though there was no preferenced
pressure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

Help is needed at once when persons Oh S l'lt
ia in danger. A eglectsd conEn or co.u
NAV soon become serious and should 90 s;OP
ned at once One Minute Cougn cure quden,
" cnres coughs and colds and the ~olS. sa,e,
Of Group. bronchitis, grippe and otner 'niOA'
aid lung tr0p bles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
Winter Underwear.

Our line Of Winter Underwear for la
dies. children and men, is too large in as
sortment 10 mention each item. We
haudle only the good and the best kind
at prices as low as can be found anywhere
| fer reliable qualities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

There was only one case in the Po-
lice Court this moruing--that OF Oliver
Jenkins, charged with disorderly con-
duct, who was fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

Don't use sny of the counterfeits Of De
Wits Witch Hszel Sslve. Most Of them are
worthless or liable to cause injury. The orig
inal DeWi;t's Witch Hazel salve is certain
cure for piles, eczema, cuts, stalds, burns
sores and skin diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
| Clocks.

Elegant French Gilt Clocks eucased in glass
and studded with rbinestones; Iron Clocks
French Gilt .Boudoir Checks, Cameo Clocks
Decorated Porcelain Clocks, Leather Trave''
inc Clocks al With the best works ard
guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
Stationery.

Novelties in Bu,.ian Ensmelei lpk'tand',
Rlctters, DISK Pads. Candlesticks, Paper
Knives. Desk Sets Paper Weights, Vienna
Bror 2, Ornaments, seals, silver.plAtsd Ink.
stsuds. Irvine Holders, Lamps for wax, &c.
Also the latest effects 10 Boxed Stationery,
especially for Holiday Gifts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
4 <<><<<<><<<<<<<<<<>
OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. :
Chamols Gloves.

We have secured q small lot of ladies'
good quality white Chamois Gloves at
about half the regular price They are
the regular 81 kind. We will eel SOC
them per pair st..."'.- "....... ''''''''
Siz,s ga, GU, 7. ia and IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

.....rgsg PROBABILITIES For this sec.
VIZ night and Saturday; warner to-
H'p' .' ,,.,rsaurdsy aftern oon; fresh south.
rwuJs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
LOCAL MATTERS.

ga. tomorrow st 7:07 N. and
'u 4S9p.m High water at S:57 g. III.
"a 81! 2 m'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

The Best Prescription for Chills
ind Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron snd quinine
n tasteless form. No cure-no pay. DOC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

There was one prisoner and K
dodgers at the station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

10 CURE a COLD IN ONE DAh
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE IABL Ia -
All druggists refund the money II IL laiS - =
euTe E W. GROVES signature Oh o"'-
box. zoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

-. DeWtPs Little Early Risers are osi, ~ y
Mt pills, but they never fail to cleanse ~. .hs
liver, remove distractions and invigorsse 'He
system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
Pocket Books.

We sre now showing a very large as
sortment of new Leather Pocket Books
Of all kinds and prices. These are OF
splendid qualities.
Is, Is, so, 75C & ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
French FlannelS.

We have Atwood French Flsnnels Tor
waists, &c, in beautiful shades Of red
black, pink, cream, green, old rose, !7()C
light and dark blue. The yard.."..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
Sterling Silver Toilet Articles.

About as dainty and low.priced present
as you can give any one for Christmas is 8
Toilet Article of some sort. A vast sssoi1'
mept is shown here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
UHOICE DRAWN TURKEYS
u at IA cents.
BAGGEIT BR0THEBs,
aoo7 o. Cor. King and Altr'd sts

NOTICE: JR @. U. a. M-The member: :Is
~ of Alexandra Council, No. 80, Junlot
order United American Mechanics, are 10
ones.ed TO meet at Potomac q. o. U. f. hsli
sTTNDAY AFTERNOON, Dect mber 9tn, ~
40 o'clock for the purpose of attending tne
fnnersl of our de, ess brother, Orlando Nj
lar. The members OF Belle Haven ana JAZZ
W jackson councils are invited 10 attend
By order Of the Council,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07

Side SatCheIS.
A good Leather Side satchel makes
very useful gift. We have new line
and they are very low in price for first
class quality goods.
Is, SOC, 81 & $1.08.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
WANTS.

"ANTED-A gentleman wants to buy
w at private sale few OLD PIECES
OF FURNII UBE; give price and description
in answering Address FURNITURE. care
81. F. Robertson, 700 King street. ldec6 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-07
Window Shades.

Window Shades.
We sell great quantities OF Window
Shades because We sell them so reasons
bic. They are full size. well made, with
good fixtures, most all the desirable color'.
Good Lirer Shades. Each...".... O~
o.,, FL, s,.s.. 1Oc
THE JANUARY DESIGNER, NOW
READY, 10c.
THE JANUARY FASHION SHEETS
FREE.
AGENTS FOR THE STANDARD PAT.
TERMS.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-02-24
WILL BUILD SCOWS.
First Party Going to LaBarge for
 that Purpose.

The advance guard of the host that Is expected to come to the port of Skagway and push forward over the White Pass and the ice of the Upper Yukon to LaBlTge to build scows with the intention of going down the river at the opening Of navlga- ton In the spllng, has arrived in the eltv. The party having this honor Is headed by A, N. Bahnerman. formerly packer over the White Pass, and well known char aeter In the far north.
 Mr. Zimmerman arrived on the steamer Amur, bringing with him thirty tons Of freight. It Is not his immediate intention to 20 into Nome, but to take part of his supplies to Dawson. The other part are for an enterprise to be opened at the new northern terminus of the White Pass X Yukon railroad, namely, CloSeleigh. The enterprise Is to be q restaurant and bak- erv. J. B. Johnson, who Is associated with Mr. Zimmerman, will have charge Of the closeleigh end, He arrived with Mr. Zimmerman and with four others who are accompanying them to the interior. 9th CTS In the party are Messrs. O. Johnson, McAnul, Flnson, Weeks and son.
 The party has four horses with which it will convey its freight down the lakes to LaBarge.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-02-24
REDUCED TO DUST.
Remains of Thomas Whitton Gre
 mated at Oakland. Cal.

News has been received In this city that the body ol Thomas Whltten, the late city engineer. member of the chamber Vf commerce and distinguished citizen of SEagwav, was eremated at Oakland, Cal, and the ashes delivered to the keeping of his devoted wife, lt was the wish of Mr. Whitten that he be eremated and Mrs. Whltten agreed as to the disposition of the remains. Although he favored erema- ton and had stated in general discussion that was what he would wish, Mir Whit ten had made no formal provision for the fulfllment of his wish,
 Mrs. Whitten Is with her parents in Peralto Cal. In her last letter to friends at the Golden North, formerly managed by Mr. Whtten, she writes that she has been very ill from proStratlon, but that her physician says she will become strong and well In time. Percy, the little boy, Is in the best of health.