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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-18
DRY GOODS
DECIDEDLY A "BAnaArs Season.

! Such is the present summer season, for never
before have We offered such exceedingly good
values as at present.
There arc various reasons that We have more to
do with fixing the price on goods than either
merchant or manufacturer. Supply and demand
really make the price and cause some things to
sell at half and others st<two.thirds their real
value
The advancement Of the season neoessitates our
closing out, while in season, many lines of
mer goods at reduced prices, in order to cause
their disposal.
Customers can rely upon our giving them the
best for the money at all times. Besides, when
you would rather have the money return the
goods.
BLACK SILK sURAH.
The Ladies are not slow to appreciate good
values, as has been clearly demonstrated by the
manner in which they responded to the following
bargains in surah, previously advertised. We
have been fortunate enough to secure another in.
voice, which shall offer at the same low price.
23-inch All Silk Black French Surah, actual
value. 75c.;
23-inch Black Extra Heavy Twilled All-silk
Surah, actually worth 81;
ONLY soc. PER YARD
"CLOSING SALE" OF EMBROIDERIEs
We think the following reductions will be ap-
preciated by our customers and cause their i'm
mediate disposal:
5-inch Blue and Pink Polka Dot Embroidery,
reduced from 121ac to &c. per yard.
24a-inch Cream Irish Point Embroidery, red r.
ed from 2Oc. to &c. per yard.
21b.inch Cream Guipure Embroidery reduced
from 15c. to &c. per yard.
lot 31a inch Red French Cambria embroider-
ed in white and cream,
Reduced from Csc to 12lac per yard.
Second floor. Take the Elevator)
WHITE GOODS VALUES.
Fine White Striped Lawns,
ONLY 1Oc. per ward
Fine Checked Nainsooks,
Only 10c. per yard.
Fine White India Linen,
Only 121ac per yard.
Fine Plaid Nainseoks, worth 1Sc
Only i21hc. per yard.
CRIMPED SEERSUCKERS.
These goods have had most remarkable run,
we at times being unable to keep pace with the
demand.
We have just received fresh invoice, in six
colors, and variety of stripes, only 17c per yard
Excellent value and very stylish.
SATINEs.
We have reduced our line of light ground Sat
ines from 15c. to 121hc. per yard
LAWNS,
We have reduced our line Of tinted ground Pa
cifc Lawns from 121.sc. to Sc. per yard. Beauti.
full Patterns
Second floor. Take the Elevator)
FURNITURE LINENS.
We yet have six styles left Of the Furniture
Linens, which We reduced from SOC. to 371ac.
per yard
We know that these goods now cost 21ec. per
yard more than last season, on account of tho in
crease in the price of fax. We therefore think
them an economical purchase even If not wanted
for another season.
so INCH FURNITURE LINEN
REDUCED FROM 80 TO 371bc. PER YARD.
COTTON BIRDEYE Soc,
Unuuestionably the lowest price ever named
the same quality. Full ten yards to the piece.
ONLY SOC. PER PIECE.
WOODWAR LOTHR OP,
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,
ONE PRICE ONLY.
921 Pa av. WASHINGTON, D. C. SLID st.
TLY FANS. FLY TRAPs, RUBBER MoPs,
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TT ENTUCKY WHISKEY.-Taylor' Pure BYE
n Whiskey at $3.50 per gallon Is special
bargain at this very low figure. .oy
ap2 GEO. MCBORNs1 q oON.
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GENERAL CLEARING OUT SALE.
Ladies' &GGlts EQrlg. Goods, Fancy Emotions
sLAUeHTER1NG PRICES TO MAKE ROOM FOR FALL GOODS
CHAPMAN - 90 KING STREET.
n NEW HOME SEWING MA
CHINE
OUR NEW ANNEX is FINISHED.


try
All Our Summer Goods Below Cost
Yelling
nourD odsat atawo rcut
fall immense
WHITE GOODS.
dPiqueed
proportion. will them
until wanted
800 New York. at from
t 15cpery yarl les than IN replaced
for IS talo.m Il
Afn 45nchA Wool Clmh
Wool egusde Hose seal and
net, oaerata ,wenwor
DOME1STICS,
lthclcd ghandst t less thar uaretsp
good ful.yadBl and 'ottos
A Pillow CssCo o.
rthcLoOm Irahcdco coton by the
sheeings and dmakeat sold before
Simpsons 20 yards 44
warrn perfect
and Bched lengths
from Ito oyardst t crer yard IN
reliable quality
0 ou
refunded to the buyer
cooled by twelve patent FANS
andis pleasant place shop
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EOR LUNCH AND EXCURSION PARTIEs-
IL Potted Ham, Tongue Chicken, Turkey, Duck,
Game, Lunch Tongue and Ham, Ssrdines in Oil,
Sardines in Mustard Olives, Pickles, Lime Fruit
Juice, Fancy Crackers and Cakes.
iv8 GEO McBURNEY l. SON.
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yITOODgURN's sARvEN PATENT WHEELS,
w the best wheels for the money; full stock
and fresh goods; also spokes, Rims, Shafts and
Boies Of best quality.
4s.n24 Alexandria, Virginia.
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COAL COAL.
We invite tho attention of dealers and con.
samers to our large stock of CAREFULLY PRE-
JARED COAL of the following varieties:
LYKEN'S VALLEY,
LORBERRY and ,
WHITE ASH free burning and hardy OF steam
or. broken, egg, stove and and nut sizes
Also GEORGES CREEK, CUMBERLAND ano
KANAWHA SPLINT, from West Va.
Making Coal a speciality we aim to keep only
the HIGHEST GRADES, and having two large
Storage Yards, each variety is kept separate, ana
is especially prepared for family use. ,,,
Yards foored, and all Coal sent out WELL
sCREEND AND FREE FROM lMPUkl1iES.
Dealers. families public institutions and man.
ufactories supplied at lowest market rates-per
ton of 224O lbs. j. Il. IlMm mGhmhH,
(Successor to T. J. Mehaffey & co.,
my7 Wharf and Yards foot of Queen st
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TNAMELED PRESERVING KETTLES, at 86
r. King, corner of Royal street. Just received
full supply of Enameled and Brass Kettles of all
sizes, for sale at reduced prices by
led ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF HARDWARE,
J. PAINTS, &C., and cannot mako it convenient
to purchase during the day, you will find my
store open every night until o'clock.
B. w. MALLS
g. E. COR King and Washington ats.
Telepbone No T. my24
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fYOMETHING NEW IN ALEXANDRIA.-The
SBY. A. Corset. Every lady should look at
these goods, only 49 cts, at
ie1i CHAPMAN'S 90 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-18

NEW EASY LAWN MOWER, the best Mower
IN in the market will perform the greatest
variety of work and costs but little money. Call
and see them al JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
;e9 Alexandria, Va.
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ElLY FANS, FLY TRAPS, RUBBER MOPs,
T. Lemon squeezers, and variety Of other goods
for Household purposes, for sale at reduced prices
at SO King, corner of Royal streets. You can buy
box of Mating Tacks and 8 good Tack Hammer
both for 10 cents. Deans Patent Lemon Squeez-
ers with Porcelain Cups for 1S cts Ice Chisels
Hatchets, and Ice Avis in great variety. On hand
beautiful assortment Of Table and Pocket Cutie
ry, Razors Scissors &C., &c. Call and see.
iy14 J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
A LABASTINE-A natural material and tho
IA only durable finish for walls and ceilings;
pure white and variety of beautiful tints.
Sample card of tints and prices mailed to any sd.
dress upon application. For sale by
A. A. WAKEFIELD,
Successor to Janney Co..
apt 152 King street.
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF HARDWARE,
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lSnnnessnrs tn z FL Stahlerl

T STABLER & CO.,
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DRIME CAROLINA RICE, Just received by
L ie19 &c. MILBURN.
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DERFECT IN EVERY PARTICULAR.-The
i easy running Acme Lawn Mower has more
points of merit than all other mowers combined.
Call and see them ct B. w. MALLS.
ie1S 8 G. cor King and Washington cts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-18

XITARNER's RHEUMATIC CURE, HOODS
w saisaparilla, Diamond Dyes Of all colers,
Diamond. Gold Silver and Bronze Paint just re-
ceiyed. Tie25l E. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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ICE CREAM FREEZERS, LAWN MOWERS,
i Ice Chiscls, leo Picks, Lemon Squeezers and
other goods in same line, at very low prices. We
have on hand variety of goods in the above line,
which will bo sold very cheap to close out. Call
at SS King, corner of Royal street.
au1O J.T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-18

V1URNIP sEEDs-CROP OF 18s5-We have
i received from Landreth's our fall supply of
Turnp Seeds of all'the best varieties. The prices
are unusually low.
iv23 E. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-28
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

A. II. McCandess, y. D. S, dentist.
Last nights business mems meeting
was not so exciting IS previous one,
DR.. 4. T Hawley, dentist, corner Sev~
teenth street aud Sixth avenue.
Mrs. BulIan nee GaforI is very seriously
i'll, her husband has been tclcgraphed for
Dr.. J. W. Stark, Dentist I722 Second
avenue d1yr.
Mems wool lined oycrshoes % cents
per pair, at the Central shoe store Of G
L. & 5. \. Wynes'.
MI. William Smith, agent for the
United States Express company, is recov~
eung from a severe illness.
Mr.. John Warner, of St. Paul, is in tie
city on a visit to his parents and friends
lie is enjoying his usual good health.
Dr.. Cowden is attending Mr.. Willard
Bakers young son, instead of Dr. Craig,
as was stated yesterday
The best $3.50 mems working shoes IN
the city, just received at the Central shoe
store of G, L. & S y. Wynes.
Mrs E. W. Hurst, secretary Of the
wouen's hospital guild, has notified all
members by postal card Of the two meet
ings TO be held this week
Mr.. Jacob Adams, who has served in
the capacity Of booAkcapor at Sears mill
for the past five years, has resigned his
position and will take a much needed rest.
My lover is a sailor lad, Us the title of
a popular and new song, which is having
an enormous sale. It is brilliant, yet
easy, full Of pretty melodies and the
words are sensible.
Society is all out CT joint Since the
cold wave struck The city very little Of
social nature las occurred Won't some
enc take society by tie ears and lead Der
up where She can tha1 out?
No 3, tie night train on The c. &. &
O. road from 81. Louis, was about an
hour aud half late this morning, No.
). the Bcaristown accommodation, was
aboat two hours late.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-28
Holding On


The cold weather is holding its grip
with remarkable tenacity, and bearing
down upon suffering humanity with all
the force at its command. Its the vilest
weather known in the history Of man, and
it makes one think that life is nothing else
then a dclusion and a snare. The pre-,
dict;on in yesterdays ARGUs that cold
wave was lowering over US, proved too
true, alas, and now we are tasting
its bitter fruits Last night many
scoiIed at the idea that it was growing
colder, saying those who predicted it
were away off The indications telc-
graphed from Washington last night for
the upper Mississippi valley was warmer
weather. If this was true the valley must
have climbed to the top Of the north pole
sometime during the night, and hasn't
yet got down.
The indicator at Thomas drug store
marked % : below at ; this morning, and
it had not dcvjated a particle
at 100 Al the c, r. I. &P. round
house 267 below was reported, while
at various places in the city similar re-
ports were received. The night was re-
markedly still, and the cold settled down
upon mother earth, like hen covering
her chickens. \ wind would have made
the cold unbearable. Everybody should
submit to the will Of nature. bat when it
gets as internally cold as it was tins
morning, we don't blame people for rising
up in their wrath, and keeping as near Il
warm stove as possible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-28
10 each call which none dare disregard

to each call which none dare disregard
or fail to heed
"What ere thy race or speech thou arr the same,
Before thy eyes duty, consan hame
shines always steadiast with uuchanglng light,
Through dark days and through bright.
The sphere for response to this cali is
infinite and the opportunities are alike
TO the rich and poor, to the high and low;
we have ii not in our choice to be born
poor or rich in an exalted or humble sta
ton, but we have power, given TO each
and every one, to do our duty TO our fell
lows. Obedience to this call TO do our
duty at all costs and risks is the very es-
sence of the highest civilized life.
Duty done has its own reward, kindness
begets kindness and truth and trust Will
said that in the world of force and motion
that nothing Is ever lost; that the ripple
made by the pebble cast into the water
with ever widening circle touches the far
thest shore In this field of duty every
act done is such force put IN motion,
that it is never lost; every kind act and
word makes its ripple and with widening
circlebr eaks only on the ever green shore;
the great book says Cast thy bread upon
the waters that 1t may be gathered after
many days
The lesson that we are to learn is that
no good thing is lost nothing dies not even
life which gives up one form only to take
another: no good action, no good exam
pie dies,
Shakespeare wrote as a cyniC when he
said, The evil that men do lives after
them. The good is often inferred with
their bones 1t must be that the good
that men do lives forever, while the frame
moulders and disappears; the dead leaves
an indel lille stamp, and molds the very
thought and will Of future generations.
Thomas Widely left the impress Of his
noble character on our order and to latest
time. men will rise up to call him blessed.
Washington stamped his name and noble
traits on our nation, which is to live a
monument of his greatness as long as sell
government is possible among men.
Once a man lying on his sick bed asked
himself these questions: Has any good
come of my life2 Whose heart have
made lighter? Whose burden have help
ed to- carry? Whose sorrow have I reliev
ed, whose grief assuaged. what home have
l blessed, what have | done for my fell
low mang
The answers that came back from hi.
inner consciousness were hollow and self
condemning
He arose from his bed wiser and a
better man; he found abundant opportu
nifty for doing good, and redeemed tht
time by making a name which fifty year!
ago was in every mouth and on every
tongue of the imprisoned poor through
out the English domiuions. Love 70
our fellows and Willingness to aid then
is greater than hope, greater than faith
higher aud more enduring than all pro-
fessions of creed and theology; 1t is tho
only thing that the Almighty requires o
US aud in the possession Of which lies Tx
fulfiIn eat Of our whole duty.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-28
Fire.

Yesterday morning the blacksmith and
wagon shop OF Hall & Rengtson, Of Mo-
line, was destroyed by fire. The fire start,
cd from the stove which was situated in
the blacksmith department, a few feet
from the doorway leading into the wagon
shop Nr Hall had started good fire
in the stove, and had then left the shop.
he had been absent about half an hour
when the alarm sounded. Tue shavings
and wood in the wagon shop furnished
good food for flames, willie IN the black
smith shop there vas not SO much to
burn.
Tie loss on the stock and tools is esti>
mated at $500. Hall & Bengston had
their tools insured for 500, stock 500,
and new work $500. The building be
!onged to Mr.. Peter Fries, of this city,
aud was insured for $500, which will Just
abont cover the loss.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-28
BUSINESS MEN IN SESSION.
ANIMAL Meeting, Election Of Officers
and Other Business.

Last night being the time sci Cor the
annual meeting Of the Rock Island Busi-
ness Mems association, the election Of
officers was first in order Messrs. + II
Guyer and Jonas Bear acted rs Judges.
After the casting Of ballots, President
Dr. !. W. Stewart called the meeting to
order. The secretary being absent, Mr.,
L. IL. Guycr was chosen as secretary pro
tenn The reading Of the minutes Of the
previous meeting was dispensed with
The secretary then announced the result
of the balloting as follows:
President-W. B. Ferguson
First Vice Presidcnt--Alex. Steel
Second Vice President. ). McCabe
Secretary. F. Robinson.
Treasurer John Pcel2
Executive Committec-A c. Dart
Henry Carse, II. Hoffmasler, c. II. Nc
Council, John T. Noftsker.
The retiring president, DR.. J, W. StewN
art made a few remarks before leaving
his seat. He thanked the association fer
the courtesy and kindness which had been
extended to him during his terra of office.
There had been many failures on his part
which he trusted the members had oyer>
looked. In concluding be hoped that the
same forbearance and courtesy would
be extended to his successor that had been
accorded to him.
The preisdent~elect being absent, Vice
President Steel was called to the chair
Mr. Jonas Bear presented the names of
three new members-Chas. L. Walker,
L. P. Pinneo and Alderman Sinnet
The gentlemen were unanimously elected
as members
The canning factory project was dis
cussed at some length, and the matter
was finally referred to the committee Oh
manufactures when appointed.
Treasurer Peetz submitted his financial
report for the year. January 30, 1884,
there were $75.40; the assessments and
dues during the year were $136 60. The
expenditures amounted to $6951, leaving
a balance in the treasury up to date OF
s141.S9. The report was adopted. On
motion the meeting then adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-28
Circuit Court

The motion for a new trial in The Mos
line riot case this morning was Withdrawn
Judge Glenn fixed Posts sentence at %
days in the county jail he having re
money to pay hiss fine Weaver and
Thompson were fined SIS each, and the
two Van Hooks were assessed S25 apiece.
They got off cheap.
John Kelly plead guilty this afternoon
and was remanded for sentence.
Charles Evans was found not guilty
The Social Six case was today post
poned till the May term
The Sutton case is next on the docket.
AMI lhe lritl was begun this afternoon.
CRlSUEAL
2I-Ars N; Jacob Blrgy pea Of gull
ty, sentenced three wears in the peniien>
tary
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-28
DR.. Craig Sustained by the
Best Medical Talent in the
Country.

Not long since DR.. e. c. Craig. Rock
Islands health commissioner and well
known physician. wrote letter TO the
city council, requesting that it be read
before final action was taken on the com-
pulsory vaccination section of the health
ordinance, which Alderman Bennett
wanted repealed Following is Dr.
Craig's letter on the subject:
Rock Island, Ill, Jan. ). 1888.
To TIE Hon the City Council of the CITY
Of Rock Island
Gentlemen notice that in the pub
lishcd proceedings Of previous meeting
Of the city council that motion was
made to strike out section -. of the
health ordinance. | think | would be
derelict in my duty were l to stand 10y
and see that done without protest, al
though never had occasion TO exercise
the power given me in that section since
have been in office.
Small pox is the only disease that
know positively how to control. Though
the most contagious of diseases | am con
fident that could make a small pox
nurse of any member of this council with
perfect safety to himself and family by
just The same method as I have protected
the police and myself.
No member Of the medical profession
of standing, who has had experience in
managing the disease, lacks confidence in
vaccination.
1t is not well to take the testimony Of
some foreign society as conclusive, espec-
tally Ehen such testimony is ignored at
home. We can get plenty Of testimony
in our own country, and would therefore
respectfully suggest that your honorable
body defer final action, appoint a commit
tee to act with me, and we will obtain the
testimony Of every health officer possible
in the United States, in cities of over 30,
900 or 10000 inhabitants, or as the com
mittee may think best
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-28
Worse

Mrs, Georgia Bixby, whose illness was
reported yesterday, was so much worse
today that her physician, DR.. Paul, has
recommended her removal to the hos
pital, and she was taken there this after
noon. Her trouble is pneumonia and it
will be some time before she will be able
to go on duty again. Miss Sue Cook will
assist her sister during Mrs. Bixby's ill
ness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-28
SMALL POA.

What the Most Learned Pro-
fessors and Health Officers
Have to Say about it.
Danforth and his Mouth-piece
made Ridiculously Conspic-
uous by their Objection
10 Vaccination.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-28
The DAILY ARGUS.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. IS, 1885.
Alive. hnr Woundsd

LONDON, Jan 2s.-[Special Great
excitement has been felt here for the past
few days over the fate of Gen. Stewart
Alarming rumors have been flying around
in regard TO his safety. and the anxiety
has been intensified by the failure t. gain
information. The war Office today re
ceived dispatch from Gen Wolseley,
saying that Gen. Stewart is safe at Me
temneb, but wounded. He Is IN commu-
nication with Gordon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-01-28

By virtue of an Execution and Fee Bill No. $3.50
issued out Of the clerk office of the circuit court
of Rock Island county, and state Of Illinois. and
to me directed, whereby am commanded to make
the amount Of a certain Judgment recently OBJ
tanned against Kate L. Coons nee Cassn. in favor
Of Vim. II. Lundy, out of the lands, tenements
goods and chattels of the said defendant, Kate L.
Coons nee Csssin, have levied upon the follow
ing property, towit: The north half of lot six 90
in block twelve (12) in the Chicago or Lower Ad-
dition to the city of Rock Island in the county of
Rock Island and state of Illinois. Therefore. sc-
cording TO said command. shall expose for sale
at public auction, all the right, title and interest
of the above named Kate l. Coons nee Cassin, in
and to the above described property on Wednes-
day, the 18th day Of February, 1885, at 2 o'clock
P. NJ, at the north door Of the Court House in
the city of Rock Island, in the county Of Rock
Island and state of Illinois, for cash in hand to
satisfy said execution and fee bill
Dated at Rock Island this 9th day of January,
A. d. 1885. j. NJ. RETICkER.
Sheriff of Rock Island County.
James dtd