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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
LANSBURGI1 & BRO.
42O, 422 and 424 Seventh ST.,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
The Event Of The SeaS0n:-A Colossal Cloak Sale.

Comprising the grandest, most complete best
selected, and above all, the lowest-prced offering
of Winter Wraps of every description ever at
tempted in ashington by our own or any other
establishment.
LADIES SEALSKIN SACQUES, DOLMANS
AND NEWMARKETs.
Seal Sacques, warranted London dye, at S125 !;
intrinsic value, SITS.
Seal sacques, warranted London dye, at S145 !;
intrinsic value, $50.
Better qualities at like low figures.
LADIES BRoCADE VELVET AND BRoCADE
PLUSH WRAPS.
$25; worth to import, S34.
S29 worth to import, $40.
$35 worth to import, S45.
Cur S25 Flush Sacqnrs cannot be cqIaled i'll
regards to quality, fit and workmanship they be-
ing - inches long. with good satin lining. This
sacquc we have been selling at $50, but, owing to
the quantity we have on hand have therefore re-
duced the same to S25.
S:ciiienne Silk Circulars, fur-t1immed, quiltcd-
lined, with deep fur collar, only 1885; regular
price, S13
Black Dia onal 10 h New Markets, full length,
with deep Astrachan Collar and entirely trimmed
our price $40 sold elsewhere at S15.
We nave opened 154 heavy Jer:cy Cloth New
marb cts, plated back, at S6.25 retailcd by
others not less than $40. This is decided bar
gain.
49 Colored Cloth Russian Circulars at 81.
worth 81.
rs Superior Ottoman Cloth Russian Circulars,
fur.trimmcd, with handsome ornament. at $40;
worth SIG
Satin Rhadcnicr Fur-trimmed. Dolmans, in
all colors of plush lining, at S25, TO close; Wcrc
$3.50.
We have just received 65 moro OF those heavy
Stockinett Walking Jackets which made such q
furore at 81 So worth $3.50.
Splendid quality Black Diagonal Cloth Jackets,
with ornaments, at 1878 worth So.
Colored Cloth jackets from $3.50 up.
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ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. W1NsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill
dren tecthing, is the prescription of one OF the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States and has been used for forty years with
never.failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teethlng
its value is incalculable. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhoea, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price 20 cents
BOTTLE mv5-1yrM. W6S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
AGRICULTURAL.
Herbert Bryant,
NO. % KING STREET,

NO. % KING STREET.
Offers the CHAMPION BINDERS, SINGLE
REAPERs, COMBINED DROPPERs and SIN
GLE MOWERS.
THOMAS HAY RAKES.
MUDGETT HAY TEDDERS.
A full stock of REPAIRS, BINDER TWiFt',
&C., &c.
GRAIN CRADLES, GRASS SCYTltES, &C. SC.
MALTA DOUBLE aud SINGLE SHOVEL
PLOWS, MALTA WALKING CuLTIFAT0Rs,
IRON AGE GUILTY. AT0R RS. the GILFJN
SULKY PLOW.
WEBSTER FARM WAGONS. for one, two,
three and four horses. myS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
CHEAP LODGINGS.

docs this business pay?" asked report
er Of the clerk in one of the ten.cent lodg-
ing houses down town one night recently.
81 should say so" was the answer. "Why,
the man who runs this house owns half a
dozen in various parts of the city. Just
come in for G moment and look around. 1t
is only midnight now-this business goes
on all night-yct ! have been compelled
TO turn away dozen or more for lack of
room."
The scene was one that almost beggared
description. On one floor were some sixty
or more beds or hunks. On each were d
mattress, single sheet and quilt. Two floors
above were similarly furnished. Every
bunk was occupied. The reduced gentle
man and the besotted tramp were here.
The snoring of some sleeper and the NUT
terinc curse of some drunkard were heard,
and the foul smell of the place told of suf-
fering and misery.
s'NIost of the patrons ofthese cheap houses
are regular customers" said the clerk, "but
many ofthese only pay for their bed from
night to night. Many of them are lucky If
they have few cents left over next morn
ing for drink or cup of coffee. Its impos-
sible to keep the house clean, though we
change the sheets weekly and have the place
fumieated.
"The man who owns majority OF the
cheap lodging houses-the ten cent and tlt-
teen cent variety-is worth, l should say,
at least 100000. Seven years ago he was
not worth a dollar
San Italian who owns several lodging
houses in the city has also grown wealthy
f,t.a Eyyn
for single rooms. The rooms are compart-
ments, and are occupied by q better class
of dodgers. A few years ago there were few
cheap lodging houses in New York. Now
there are, perhaps, hundred. Thousands
of poor men patronize them, and some men
in good circumstances. Mcfarland, the
man who killed Richardson, used to lodge
in cheap place on the Bowery, and man
who was general in the Union army and
held one of the highest and most lu-
crative city and Federal offices some
time ago, was so reduced as to be compelled
to seek shelter in Chatham street lodging
house An ex colonel, who was formerly
man Of wealth, often comes here aud quietly
laws down his ten cents for q bed and de.
parts early the next morning. The corner
bed there is now occupied by an old physl-
clan, one of rcpute. Ho is old and broken
down.
Nov that winter has come, some of my
dodgers are glad to be allowed to sleep on
bench in the house or on q mattress on the
floor. We see much Of misery, and it pains
me sometimes to be compelled to turn
shivering unfortunates away. Mechanics,
peddlers, beggars and tramps and broken
down men who once owned thousands are
glad to get shelter here. 1 know lots of
men who earn from 81 to SO per day who at
night have only ten cents for lodging.
Their mouey goes for rum-God pity them.
We get ten cents from them at night, while
the rumseller gets dollar or more. Such
is lfe."--N \. Erening Telegram.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

- Mons Dressing Gowns, elegant Mohair Rugs,
sanquar Wool Rugs Travelling Shawls Neck
wear in Claudent and new style of Puff Scarf
Windsor Scarfs, Long Scarfs, "Four-in hand
Scarfs, Ties, Band Bows and Rows, Mems, La
dies and Misses Gloves. Mems White Suede, En-
broidered White, for full dress. Kid and Dogskin,
Lined and Unlined Camel's Hair Angora Woo, !,
Worsted and Cotton Tuftcd, Silk Gloves and
Worsted Pulse Warmers. Mutllcrs in white and
colored Brocadcd Silk and plain and colorcd Cash
mere ami Worsted. Umbrc!.as-fnc assortment OF
Natural Sticks. and Solid Gold and Sterling Sill
yer, mounted on Ebony. Snake Root Bamboo
Cherry, etc. Silk Handkerchiefs, Linen Hand
kerchiefs Dress Shirts, Night Shirts, PHiamas,
Satin Suspenders. Silk Suspenders, Embroidered
Suspendcrs Smokers Sets, Toilet Sets, Shaving
Sets Polka Sets, and Travelling Cases.
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ALEXANDRIA VA, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 49, 1884
AIeSartlria 0azette.
PUBLISHED niILY AND TRI-WEEkLY BY
EDGAR SNOW
at ths Gazette Building, Nos 70 9 70 Frlnce 81

NAVY TRI-wEEKLy.
G;- roontbs 8 90 Six months 2U
One month so Three months %
an communications should be addressed to GAZETTE
Alexandria, Va"
All transient advertisements must be paid for In ad-
vance.
The Gazette Office is connected with the Telephone E1-
change Advertisements, orders for the paper, news
or any information business can be sent by tele-
phone.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to exceed their
space unless the excess IL paid for at transient rates.
and under no circumstances will they be allowed TO
advertise other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for
RESOLUTIONS In msmoriam OF thanks tributes OF respect
resolutions adopted by societies persons unless OF
public concern will only be printed In this paper as
advertisements.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for In advance.
Price fifty cents, when not exceeding six lines:
Entered ut the Posoce al Alexandria. Virginia, as
second-class matter.l
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

manufactured exclusively to our order, and we in
vite an inspection of the same. We mention Ladies
French Kid hand sewed Button Boots. formerly
IS. now S425; Ladies' hand-scwcd Cass. Kid
foxed Button Boots, formerly So, now 81 !; Ladies
hand -sewed Pebble Goat Button Boots, formerly
S475, now So rs; Gcntiemen's hand-sewed Bal.
Button and Congress Caters, formerly $50,
now $3.50 These goods arc stamped with our
own name and every pair warranted. Our stock
is complete, and we can accommodate customers
with anything they desire as to price or quality.
j. A. MARSHALL, ITO King ST.,
noy1S-3m Nv. B. Waddey's old stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

JERSEYS
Special sale of light weight Jerseys. In order
to reduce this stock at present, to mako room Tor
a new department. we shall make the following
reductions, for this week only:
JERSEYS.
Our 50 so Black Jerseys made of good quality
of Stocknett Cloth, plated back and Satin bow at
S1.9S.
JERSEYS.
Our 50. 40 heavy Braided Jerseys, at Sl.S4.
JERSEYS.
Our 1925 Jerseys, heavily braided down the
front. tailor finished, at 50 6S.
JERSEYS
Our So 4S tailor-made Jerseys, extra fine I'M
ported Cloth, with deep turnover collar, at S29s
JERSEES
Cnr s. i,,e quality Braided Jerseys, TithsqHare
scalops, ct -.
JERSEYS
Al. better grades rcduccd in the same proper
ton.
JERSEYS
Jersey Caps in al ccors, at 20 cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22
SPECIAL PEEEMPTGRY SALE OF


PAIRS OF BLANKETS.
Hotels aud boarding hon2c keepers especially
invited
600 pairs heavy Dark Blankets 5'e u pair;
worth 81 25.
300 pairs ia White Blankets, at 9oc. per
pair; worth $50.
We have nine cases left OF those 11.i German
Blankets This IS extra fine large and heaVy
blanket ot light biown shade. We sold siXtecp
cases OF them thi season ut $3.50. We have now
reduced then 10 1928; we'll worth 81.
Extra fine White Blankets, $3.50: well worth
$i.G0.
Finer ard large. White Blankets. So; worth
S4.5O.
> cases extra large ia White Blankets, mt
81 %; worth ST.
And all finer grades 1T q great reduction.
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New and Beautiful Goods for The Holiday
NnW ODening at

Now Opening at
FRENCH'S, Nos. 50 & 95 KING STREET.
Tho variety is greater than ever before. ih1 Ii
stvIes arc The newest an, selected with special
reference to the coming holiday season. A cor
dial invitation is hereby extended to al! to call
and examine the stock. ,,.:,--
The Christmas and New Year Cards are simply
beautiful. Iao, ctr.rhic
o,d II,nstratct News are very handsome
dec3 --1 nt[Z. - ----N- -
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HARDWARE AND CU2LEEE.
JAMES F. CARLIN & SONS,
no. 63 KING STREETS
ALEXA DRIA, VIRGINIA..
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.

-i;uildcrs' Hardware Locks, Hinges, Screws
DyurBoits, Latchcs, &C., Saddlery, Hardware,
Bride BITS, Buckles, Rings, Hames, &C., &c,
Wheclwrights' Hardware. Axlcs, Rims, Hubs,
Spokes, Sawed Fellows. Tire Iron, &C., Pocket,
Tsa!c, Carving mud Butcher Knives, &c, Gums.
iistols, &c : fall and complete stock OF first
,ass scrda a;yag ia store and sold at lowest cssh
r;,,as aug15
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

A HOUsEKEEPER's CHRISTMAS PRESENT
n FINE
FRENCH SATINE ELDER DOWN QUILTS.
thoroughly Stitched, handsome patterns, size
by feet, only S11.OO EACH.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ELDER DOWN QUILTS
size 6 by 6 feet, extra fine quality, only
S24. 90 EACH.
EXTRA FINE SILK ELDER DOWN PILLOWS
Only $500 EACH.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
Boston Dry Goods House. One Price Only.
921 Pa. ave. 9lZ u So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

DLATED WARE! PLATED WARE!!-We
L have a large assortment of Plated Ware, con,
sisting of Forks. Spoons, Butter Knives, Mustard
Spoons, Fruit Knives, Oyster Forks, etc. OF
Roger's Meriden Manufacture in Double and Trip
ne Plates, which we are selling at cost. Also a
lice lot of Tea and Table Spoons Silver Plate on
Steel. This is rare chance for those desiring
goods in this limo. Goods at cost for cash only
oct14 MCLEAN s. UHLER. so King st.
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TOLIDAY GOODs-To NEE. the wants of the
II people we were compelled to purchase large
stock of Holiday Goods, suitable for Christmas
and New Year presents Useful Presents-Sllk,
Linen and French Embroidered liandkerchleis'
Gloves Hosiery and Underwear Fancy articles
such as Smoking Sets, Card Receivers, Checker
Boxes, Brushes and Combs, Musical Boxes, Per
fumery, Jcwelry, &c. Toys for children, sle'ghs,
Wagons Drums, Carriages, Hobby Horses, Tip
Carts, shoo.Fly Rockers, China Sets, Trick Boxes
Harmonics, Tin Animals in great variety, Chime
Rells, Musical Tops Guns. Games, Surprise Men,
Tool Chests and other goods calculated to please
and wanted by the little ones:
decd c. N. ADAMS, SO King street.
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1884. NA1s' 1884.
Xult Xtrcmcly, Xpress &ultation.
Mon and Maidens Merry Meet.
Ascend NIL Awake An Apt Aspiration.
Speed Sports Supremacy Sweet
HENRY ERENGLE, ~ KING elkEEl,
has already begun his preparations Tor CEAloI-
MAS NEW YEARS and the Season of Good
Things which comes with thea.
lie invites call and assures All that his stock is
not small. and very complete in nice things to eat:
He can furnish kKISS RiNGLE, and the rest OF
mankind with Creams of all havors, Black,
Fruit, Pound, Jelly and Fancy, Ornamental and
Plain Cakes, arc sold cheaper than tney can DC
manufactured at home Also Cream Pufs, Tarta
and Pastry, Candies and Taffy of all kinds PIES
4 SPECIALITY. Fruts, Nuts, Confcctioncric5,
Caromels and sugared Fruits. He caters for fam
lies fairs, balls, and entertainments, and furn-
n;ab.s Social Christmas Parties dcc1O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

CHRISTMAS GLOVES.
LADIES' 4.BUTTON PERINOT OPERA KID
GLOVES ONLY 81 PER PAIR.
The regular price of these gloves, as every lady
knows, is So per pair.
Misses 3-Button White and Opera Perinot KID
GLOVES, Only SOC. Per Pair.
500 DOZEN
LADIES' LINEN CAMBRIC HEMsTICHED
HANDKERCHIEFS, QUARTER AND HALF
INCH HEM, Only 121ac Each.
Extra good value, and well worth l1c.
100 DOZEN
LADIES' LINEN CAMBRIC HEMSTITCHED
HAND D-EMBBOIDERED DHANDKERCHIEFS,
Half and One-inch Hem, &c. Each.
Price of these handkerchiefs has been 81 1Sc.
EVENING COSTUMES.
2O-INCH COLORED BROCADE SILK,
Only 75c. Per Yard,
in all the fashionable evening shades. Beautiful
combinations. Rich, lustrous effects. Extraordi-
nary value. Well worth 81 per yard.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,
ONE PRICE ONLY.
921 Pa. av. WASHINGTON, D. G. 912D st.
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u. w. MALLS.
j. W. PEARE.
DSAEE 6 NAILS.

Dealers IL
DOORS. SASH, RLlNDS, HARDWARE,
Plu.s Oils Leads, Cement, Limo, Cs!ciue1
pioster, Slate Mautles Hearths &c.
CORNER KING AND ST. ASAPH STREETS,
rt16 Alcxandrin, VS..
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IN 7. CREIGHTON & son.

JOHN T. CRFIGHTON !. SON.
Wholesale and Eetail Dealers in
HARDWARE CUTLERY, HORSE SHOES, l3ON,
PLOUGH CASTINGS, NAIL RODS, AXLE
GREASE WAGON MATERIALS.
HOUSEKEEPERS'G GOODS, SC.
No. SS King street. Alcxandria, Virginia.
f,rhS
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TTNAPPROACHABLEv VALUE.
u 19 INCH COLORED SATINS 45c.
In all the Desirable Fall and Evening Shades
Best value ever offered for the money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-22

Camel's Hair Shirts and Pants, former
price, s5; now 81.
All-Wool Shirts and Pants, former price,
$3.50; now $3.50.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21
INQUEST OF JAMES NASH.
A Verdict Of Accidental Death Re-
turned by the Jury.

An inqu, ST was bel by Coroner Quinn
and q july at 0'Hllloran's undertaking
rooms vest, rday, on the body Of James Nash,
he veteran lampman at the Manitoba round
house, who was run over and killed near the
Seventh street railroad crossing while on his
way to work early Friday morning.
Particulars OF the sad affair appeared in
yesterdays issue OF the GLOBE, aud nothing
especially new was developed at the inquest
rom the fact that no ope saw the accident.
The only material witness was
Mr.. ]. Mcdonald ssitchman
at the Seventh street crossing.
The latter testified that at about 6 80 O'Clock
he saw man with lantern walking down
the track. A few minutes afterwards the
Omaha transfer engine came along on
another track, having in tow several cars.
The engine proceeded to the switch where 1t
dropped three of the cars, leaving them to
run down the side track, the grade at
this point being quite steep. After the
transfer engine had gone on, witness OBJ
served that the man with the lantern had
disappeared, and his curiosity being aroused
be walked down the track short distance
when he came across the body. Several other
witnesses were sworn but their testimony
was mainly irrelevant The jury concluded
that the deceased had been struck down by
the cars dropped by the transfer engine, and
verdict OF accidental death was returned
1t is expected that the funeral will take
place tomorrow morning.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21
Rail Notes.


The Railway Loan association will hold its
regular monthly meeting, also the annual
meeting of the stockholders for election of
directors will be held tomorrow (Monday)
night, at 1880, at 69 East Third street. The
following nominations were made at the last
monthly meeting for directors for tfe>epsu.
ing year: E. I. Williams, +. r. Delano
James c. Morrison, A. V. Teeple, Geo. II.
Hazard, Henry ID. Mathews, F. S. Bryant
Gustav Willius, Charles Thompson, Herman
Brown, B. T. Flournoy, A. NJ. Eddy, d. L.
Kingsbury, w. II. Dixon, z. T. Sumwalt,
George Herbert, ]. /. Benson, Geo. Z. PEN
mock, w. H. Lowe. The following were
nominated for examiners: Geo. II. Knebel,
JAS. D. H. Painter, Frank De Fonce, j. P.
Baird, Edward McCourt.
sheldahl Crossing, station on the Chicago
& Council Bluffs division, located between
Huxley and Madrid, has opened for bust
ness. S. S. Arnold, agent Distance from
Huxley, Iowa, four miles, distance from
Madrid, Iowa, 6 miles.
John Sutterlund, from Washburn, north
Dakota, is in the city.
S. A. Peterson, of Pointed Woods, north
Dakota, is in the city.
Col. James A. Walker, agent for the North
ern Pacific road at Brainerd, is in ST. Paul
Mr.. A. H. Mohler, general, freight agent
of the st. Paul & Manitoba road, returned
yesterday.
Twenty ladies from Minneapolis started
last night for New Orleans over the Royal
route, aud will arrive at their destination
Tuesday morning.
A. G. Postelthwait of the st. Paul &
Northern Pacific road, will return to st. Paul
this noon.
The weather was moderating all day yes
terday over all the lines of railroad in the
northwest
James S. Joy, president Of the Wabash, st.
Louis d Pacific road, is now in Canada con-
ferring with Mr.. Van Horne, of the Cana
dian Pacific, and it is claimed that Wabash
and the Canadian Pacific are to form an alIi-
ance.
The state of Alabama has entered suit
against the directors of the Alabama IL Chat
tanooga railroad, a corporation which became
bankrupt in 1872, claiming 5000, 900 dam.
ages, the alleged consequence of misman-
agement.
Charles Treat, of Sioux City, Iowa, has
been awarded the grading of fifty miles on
Vanderbilt's Elkhorn line. This will take
the end of the grade to White River, neal
the northwest corner Of Nebraska. The grad.
ing is to be done by July 10.
1t is reported that the Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy is preparing to build a branch
from Fontanelle, Iowa, to Council Bluffs, q
distance of about 100 miles, to run through
Griswold and Carson City.
1t is now reported as practically settled
that the Baltimore d Ohio company will soor
have an Independent line to New York, thu.
recovering from the embarrassment result
| ing from the action of the Pennsylvani,
company in shutting them out of the eastern
METROPOLIS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21

rels Of whisky in the warehouse, and in the
entire building property worth between
$500 and S400,00 was stored, all well
insured. Weston q Fisk place their loss at
$4,000, on which the insurance is $50, 900.
The building SO Water street, occupied by
Owen Byrne, liquors, was damaged By water
but is insured.
OIL MILLS BURNING
PHILLIPS CITY, Pa, Dec. 2O.-The FIRE at
the Thorn creek wells is extinguished except
Fisher No. Switch is still burning furiously
There is probability the owners will allow
the well to burn until the tank is ready, rather
than let the oil run out and endanger other
property: The loss is greatly exaggerated,
and will not exceed $50, 900, which includes
eight 1000 barrel tanks consumed.
A HOTEL BURNED.
LONG BRANCH, n. j., Dec. 20.-The Man
sion house caught fire at noon, and with the
exception of the north end, which is used
for restaurant and bar, was entirely con-
sumed. The building was untenanted. NJ
j. Butler, the lessee, loses all his furniture.
An estimate Of the loss, which is partly COW
cred by insurance, cannot yet be given.
OTHER FIRES
PITTsBuRG, Dec. 20.-A Martins Ferry
special says fire last night entirely destroyed
the buildings and shops of the Hoyle q Jones
Manufacturing company. Loss $50, 900. 1t
is believed the fire is the work OF incendi-
aries.
PORT JERvIs, n. Y, Dec. 20.-A shanty
in this village caught fire this morning and
Granny Degar, aged ninety, the sole oc-
cupant was burned TO crisp.
WooNsocKET, r. l., Dec. 20.-An incen-
diary fire in the American Worsted block
this morning damaged the building $40, 600,
and contents So 600. ALI insured
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21
Failure of P. L. Kimberly g. Co.

SHARON, Pa, Dec. 2o.-The firm of p. L.
Kimberly & Co., operating the Atlantic Iron
works, suspended payment at noon to-day.
1t being pay day, probably from $4,000 to
$50, 900 were required to pay the hands, and
this amount could not be raised. When run
ming full turn 800 men were employed, aud
the failure is serious blow to the town. At
the present time no definite reports, as to the
assets and liabilities, can be obtain ed. Brad.
streets report the firm valued at 81, 900, 600.
with credit very good. Inquiry at local
banks elected the answer that they were not
hurt by the suspension. Late this afternoon
no papers had been filed against the COM any
at Mercer. This firm was thought to be the
staunchest in the valley, and the failure was
an entire surprise. The suspension is sup
posed to be due to the extreme duIlness of
trade. The mill shut down this afternoon,
but it is the general opinion the embarrass-
ment will only be temporary, and that the
employees will agree TO an extension, and
work will be resumed probably next week.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-21

Meetings for the week beginning Sunday
as follows:
Sunday $50 a. m. devotional meeting for
thirty minutes, subject, ''Signs of Spiritual
Decay" Matt. xiii, 23-2s.
Sunday 2:45 p. N. Jail service; leader, c.
A Stark.
Sunday 3 p. N. young mems Bible class;
leader, ]. R. Hague.
Sunday 4 p. m. gospel and song service;
subject, ''Discouragement, Faith, Victory, ,,
Ezra. iv. 2S-24, V. 5, vi, 1922.
Sunday $50 p m. Chinese class; leader
Mrs. j. s. Bailey; visitors welcome.
Monday 7:30 p. m. Chinese class.
Monday 1880 p. m. penmanship; $50 D.
m. stenography; instructor. F. w. South
worth.
Tuesday p. m. gospel temperance meet
ting; subject, "a Messenger sent and his
message received" Acts viii, 26-40.
Thursday 7:45 p N. vocal class; instruc-
tor, Mrs ]. s. Bailey.
Friday p. m. debating society meeting.
Saturday p. m. young mems meeting;
subject, 'The Gospel Call and the result Of