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at the best, the inevitable efec. would
be to attract to the scene of the ezper.
iment the unemployed from all the sur
rounding country The supply of men out
of work would far exceed the provisions for
their relief. In consequence the evils which
it was sought to avert would be only aggra-
waited by such ipjudicious efforts to do good
And meanwhile the expenses OF the under
taking would press heavily, not only upon
the Taxpayers but upon the industrious per-
sons who take good care not to become un
employed even in the hardest times. History
proves that such ars the effects OF all at
tempts to make work at the expense of the
State for the passing relief OF individuals
who might in most cases find work for them
selves if they would ohIy take what offered
and do it to the best of their ability.
Every State, that msy truly be called civ.
ilized, takes generous care OF the poor, the
sick, the helpless among its inbabitsnts.
Private benevolepce supplements public
charity. Such kindness cannot be too far
extended in case of need + is policy
much more economical and truly beneficial
than one which provides work which ia un-
necessary at fancy prices for the kind of men
who recruit the standing army oE the uDen.
ployed. The former is practical phianthro-
ply. The latter is socialism ezemDIifed in
one Of its most insidious forms.-N. 7. Jour-
nal of Commerce.
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AUCTION SALES.
81 E. q. Lucas. Anctinneer
- - ~-"NS'oi -AuSbiOhOci'
EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE REAL,
IL ESTATE


EXEcUToRs SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
By virtue OF the last will and testament OF
David Appich. deceased, tho undersigned execu.
tors will offer for sale, at public auction at the
Royal street entrance to the market building, at
April, 1855, tho following real estate IN the city
of Alexandria, viz:
1. ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND, improved by
BRICK DWELLING AND STORES, situated on
the north side of King street Nos. 523. 52j.
527 and 500, between s t. Asaph aud Pitt streets.
fronting ON King street 90 feet, and extending
north, with that width, 161 feet TO an alley 10
wide leading from ST. Asaph street to Pitt street;
-. LOT OF GROUND, improved b. THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING AND STORE
situated on the south aide OF King street NO.
IA between Royal and Pitt streets, fronting on
King street l5 feet and extending south. with
that width. % feet S inches.
.. AllOT OF GROUND improved by THREE.
STORY BRICK DWELLING and STORE. stu.
ated on the south side of King street No. A12
ana adjoining on the east the property next above
described. fronting On King street Is feet l.
inches, and extending south with that width o.
feet inches.
T. LOT OF GROUND improved by a TaRER-
STORY BRICK DWELLING and STORE, stu
sted on the south side OF King stree. no 4lC!
and adio;nng on the east the last described prop
erty fronting on King street !6 feet and extend
ing south with that width 70 feet inches.
3. A LOT OF GROUND improved by p THREE.
STORY BRICK DWELL ING, situated on the west
side OF Royal street NO. 900, between Cameron
and Queen streets, fronting on Royal streets 2o
feet 8 Inches and running west with that width
los feet II inches 70 an alley 3 feet inches
vide.
Terms OF Sale: One third Of the purchase mop-
e. in cash, and the residue in two edus payments
at SIX and twelve months; the deferred payments
to bo secured by the notes of the purchaser or.
purchasers, with personal security, and to bear
interest from the date OF sale. The title of the
property to be retained until the whole of tho
purchase money is paid.
GEO: A: APPICH pxoon.o-.
II. GERMAN, 1Aecutors.
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SyruD OfEIes

Is Natures own true laxative. It is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the System when
Bilious or Costive to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; TO Curn Habituel Con.
stipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc. Menufac
tured only by the California Fig Syrup CON-
pany, San Francisco, Cal z S. Leadbeater
& Bro, agents Alexandria, Va.
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Sale to take place at IL m. oO'"D''''''"'f Oh
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

By virtue OF decree of the Circuit Court of
Fauquier county, entered in the chancery causes
of "Bastable VS.. Forbes" and "Forbcss executor
vs. Bastables executors" on the 10Th day of Sep.
tember, 1887, tho undersigned, as commissioners
OF sale in said causes, will offer for salc at public
auction, at The front door Of the Court House. al
Warrenton, Va, on
MONDAY, the 26tll day of March. 1888.
the following real estate, the property of the late
Gilbert N. Bastable, viz
Attract OF 1851. ACRES.
lying within mile of Warrenton Junction and
Catlctts. stations on the Virginia Midland Rail.
road. This tract is Of very superior quality for
grass and grain, is highly improved, we'll watered
and timbered, has on it an EXCELLENT MAN
SION and all necessary outbuildings, gri6t MILL
which, together with all water and race rights
will be sold with said tract.
A TRACT OF 200 ACRES
adjoining the above Of the same quality of land.
lot 1875 acres adjoining said aforementioned
lands, and moiety Of tract-of 621a acres also
adjoining said land. These tracts will be sold as
whole or in parcels rs may be deemed desirable
except the 200 acre tract, which will be offered
by itself. The aforementioned lands are easily
divisible into several FARMS and are rated among
the most fertile and desirable tracts of land in
Fauquier county.
Terms of Sale: One-third of the purchase mon
ey in cash, and the remainder in three equal in
stalments payably in one, two and three years
from date of salo, to be secured by the bonds OF
the purchaser with good personal security, bear
ing interest from date payable annually, title to
the land to be retained as further security with
power to resell for default Of payment Of said
bonds at the ri'k and cost Of the purchaser
The undersigned have also authority under
said decree to sell said tracts of land privately
JNO. MURRAY FORBES,
r. TAYLOR SCOTT, Commissioners
4. D. PAYNE.
Clerks Office Fauquier Circuit Court,
February 20, 1888.
I certify that L. Taylor Scott, one of tho above
named commissioners, has executed the bond re.
guircd by the decree of sale entered in the said
causes, with approved security
Teste: JNO. z. TURNER, Clerk.
feb 25-eotd
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ADvJCE ~ .OTHEPs

MRs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYEUr, fo- chill.
dren teething is tho 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 fer
their children. During the process Of teething
its value ID incsloulable. It relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentcry and diarrhea, gripping
IN the boweis, End wind-coiic. ~ giving health
to the child it rsr.5 tho mother. Price 25 cents q
bottle. nv5-fvrM WSs
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LEGAL.
-y,HE COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA.

To the Sssgsde! cf the city Of Aie1andriG, greeting
Whereas in a certain suit in equity lately de-
pending in the Corporation Court of the city CT
Aleysnd,iS between Daniel T. Hooe's executrix,
who sues, &c, plaintiff. against Philip Fl. Hoof,
Alfred Poor aid Elizabeth 3. Hoof defendants
before final decree was had therein, Philip II
Hood, one Of the defendants, departed this life
lesving, we arc informed, the following child
rem and grandchildren and ceira at idS. to wit :
Philip Henry Hooff, the children and heirs OF
James L.. Hootf, deceased, whose names are I'M
known, Mary Ann Smith, Virginia Hoof, -
Tooh Rosa Hooi? and the children and heirs of
!4Ecien b. Hooi., whose names are unknown, all
being twenty ore years OF age except the children
and heirs of James L. Hooif and Lucien 3. Hool,
the last named being infants under twcuty.one
years OF age
Therefore we command you that you make
known, according to law, to the said Philip Henry
Hoof aud - Hoof', his wife, tho children and
heirs OF James j.. HooG, deed whose names arc uu-
known. and - Hoof. his widow, Mary Ann Smith,
Virginia HooG. - Hooif, Rosa Hooh and the Wild
ow and heirs Of Lucien B. Hooif, whose names arc
unknown that they be beioreour said Corporation
Court on the list day OF the April term, 1888, to
show, II anything for themselves they have or can
say, why the said suit and the proceedings there.
in had should not stand and be revived against
them and be in all things iu the same plight and
condition as it was at tho time Of the decease OF
the said Philip II, Hoofi, and further to do and
receive whatever said Court shall in that part
consider, and have then there this writ
Witness: John S. Beach, Clerk o. our said
Court. at the Court House thereof this 1st day of
March, 1888, aud in the 10th year of the Com
iaOnwaeth.
mh7 w4w JOHN s. BEACH Clerk
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HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c, just received at
IL 80 King, corner Of Royal street and for sale
at small advsnce-whoesalea and retail. Rodgers
& Son and other make of Carvers and Forks
great variety. Rodgers G Son, and other mako of
Table and Breakfast Knives. Genuine Rodgers
&c Son, Heinesh and other make OF Scissors.
Pocket Cutlery in great variety, several hundred
patterns. Table Knives, with Forks to match, at
low prices. Enterprise, Champion and other
Meat Cutters, all sizes. Brownies Flexible Rub.
Der Weather Strips the best in use with great
variety Of other goods in our lino for sale cheap
Special attention is asked TO a largo jeb lot Of
Fray's Solid Steel Seaside Scissors and Shears, for
sale at large deduction from usual prices. Call
and see, at SO King, corner of Royal street.
dec7 Ut CREIGHTON & SON.
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BY Green 6 Wise. Auctioncors.

by 0rcen % wise, Auctl0necrS.
DY VIRTUE OF a DECREE of the CORPORATION
- Court Of the city of Alexandria, rendered on
the 10TH day of November, 1887, in the chancery
cause therein depending between Milo Jackson
versus Emcline Jackson aud ais, the undersigned
will sell at public auction, in front of the Market
House, on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of March
1883, the HOUSE and LOT of SLederick Jack.
son, deceased, beginning on the west side of Co.
lumbus street us feet 3 inches north of Princess
street fronting 20 feet on Columbus street, and
running back 1913 feet inches
Terms OF Sale One fourth in cash, and the res.
idue in six, twelve and eighteen months the dc.
ferrod payments to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser, with good personal security, and the
title to be retained until all the purchase money
is paid. J. K. NJ. NORTON,
Commissioner of Sale
The bond required of the above commissioner
has been given according to law. Given under
my hand this 18th day of February, 1888.
feb13 cots JOHN S BEACH, Clerk
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DoMEsTIc SEWING MACHINES.

The good qualities of the above machines are
now well established.
We are ceiling them at as low price as they
can be purchased in any of the larger cities, and
are prepared to allow ss much for old machines Of
any kind as Is possible.
We kavc seen so much good done by the "Do.
mestic," that we wish every family to have at
least one in their house. Prices fixed, but terms
accommodating.
Call aud examine, or send for circular.
oct22 z. 8. LEADBEATER & BRO.
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BY L. T. Lucas. Auctioncor.
4 DNINISTRATOR'S SALE.

as administrator Of Frank E. Derby, deceased
l offer Mt private sale ONE DIVER'S COSTUME
pUliP AND ATTACHMENTS ana ONE TRUNK
AND CONTENTS. II not sold prior to SATUR-
DAY, March II, 1888, 7 will on that day sell the
same at public auction, at ~ o'clock m. at the
Royal street entrance to the market building.
Tcrms-Cash.
EMANUEL FRANCIS.
febl7wtS Administrator
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WHO are the unemployed.

An Interesting inquiry with regard to the
real character of the unemployed is now
actively conducted in London The gov
e,umen' has 70 part IN i,-s fact which
makes tde public more confident OF the
soundnesa OF he conclusions already reached,
Official vestige.icns Of poverty, its causes
arc cure, are always open to the suspicion
OF one sidedness. They are too apt to rep
resent the views and wishes CT the party iu
power But, when the newspapers and
private citizens address their energies to
this difficult subject, we are pretty sure to
get at the truth by averaging the results Of
their inquiries aud opinions.
Just now the unemployed of London are
undergoing 2 scrutiny to which, perhaps,
they have never before been subjected.
Correspondents, interviewers, reporters are
flooding the leading journals With their con.
tri5utions TO this neglected but extremely
important branch of knowledge. The epe-
cial occasion of the discussion is the destitu
tion which the London poor feel most acute
ly in bitter winter like the present. What
can be done for them is the anxious in.
quiry of philanthropists and students OF
social science.
Soma theorists, and among them men Of
high character, not TO be suspected of sym.
pathy with communism, stoutly advocate
what may be called the book theory of State
support Tor the unemployed. This does
rot mean alms.giving. 1t looks only
to the provision of work at living wages
for mon who cannot find it. There Is
much il this theory that appeals to Kind
human hearts. rs it not BETTER" We hear
il often asked, "to furnish work to the idle,
and so make them useful to the community,
than to pay for their support in poorhouses
and worse still, in prisons?" IF thoss were
the aotual alternatives, there would be far
less opposition to the scheme of making
work for the unemployed II the adoption
of the former course would Danish poverty
and crime, few people would be found to
contend against it. Even on the ground OF
economy alone, shrewd taxpayers would not
derSur to q scheEe which. il 1t did not re-
duce their burdens would ct least give an
increased security to their possessions. And
so, on all accounts, the controversy now
carried OF in the London press mas 6 gen.
uine practical interest, not only 10 the Brit
sh metropolis, but in every great city. New
York has its SHARE of mechanics and labor
ing men who belong to the melancholy
ranks of the unemployed. In hard winters
and during periods Of business prostration,
they are specially numerous. But there is
no season OF exceptional prosperity when
they wholly disappear from our streets.
Who are they and what can be done for
them Upon these puzzling questions
We are now receiving some light from
London
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1t appears very clearly from the evidence
thus far adduced that the unemployed
workingmen of Loudon are as rule out of
occupation through faults of their own.
Many Of them have been discharged for in
doence, ncapacity, and most often
intemperance When the first pinch of
hard times is felt by the manufacturers
or employers of any kind, the wedding out
process begins among the hands. 1t is ne
cessary to turn away 10 or 20 or 5Oper cent.
OF the men. The principle of natural selec-
ton and the survival of the fttest is then
applied with unerring accuracy. Out go all
the eye servants, the men who botch their
work, who make their mornings too long,
who are always few minutes late in the
morning, and who put down their tools
little before the whistle blows or the ball
gives the signal at night, and who have oc.
casional sprees, or whose faculties are a''
ways benumbed By drink, though they may
not become intoxicated. The shortcomings
of such workmen may be endured IN busy
times. But they are the first to feel the
hard hand of retreBchment. These same
men might have remained in employment
had thew been among the better instead OF
the poorer class of hands.
A correspondent of the London Times sup.
niles remarkable illustration of the quail.
IL of nleu who seek relief from the casual
wards Of that city. They are not thieves or
otherwise dishonest persons. They always
claim to be out of work and to be requi-
ring aid only till they find employment.
Some excellent persons tried not long
ago to help these unfortunates by concerted
action. They picked out hundred OF
them to be restored if possible to the useful
walks of life. Tt was first necessary to in
olire into their babits-whether they were
temperate or Incorporate, industrious or ln'
doept, on the whole good or poor material.
Only four out of the hundred passed the or
deal satisfactorily. Three out of this four
resisted minute investigation of their pre-
yious history. The fourth man alone was
set to work and proved q failure. The re.
suit of this thorough and impartial expert.
ment is not encouraging to those who urge
that The State should provide work Tor the
unemployed.
That which cannot be done by private en-.
tsrnrise is no more feasible when under.
taken by the State. 1t is one thing to make
work compulsory for sturdy beggars and va
grants by seizing and confning them and
compelling them to earn their bread but Ii
is quite another thing to give remunerative
employment to men who cannot ye1 De
nominally enrolled among these classes. II
the unemployed responded at all, tney
would do so of their own free will and we
may be sure that large proportion Wouid
not venture upon the hard work that would
be expssted of them in any rational state
systsm that aisst be sds7tsd. ana,
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Confectionery.
HENRY BRENGLE. 53I KING ST.,
Is now ready for tho fall and winter with
EVERYTHING IN SEASON.

He intends to Eeep OYSTERS for his patrons
and supply families with the pick of Chesapeake
bay.
Creams of ell favory, Black, Fruit Pound, Jelly
and Fancy, Ornamental and Plain Cakes, are sold
cheaper than they can be manufactured at homo,
Also Cream Puffs, Tarts and Pastry, Candies ana
Taffy of all kinds. PIES A SPECIALITY. Fruits,
Nuts, Confectioneries, Caromels and Sugared
Fruits. He caters for families fairs, balls and
entertainments and furnishes social parties.
noy12 tf
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb. 7, 1883.
HIO THE BONDHOLDERS OF THE WASH.
4 IEGTON AND OHIO RAILROAD CON-
PANY
Take notice that, acting under decree of tho
Circuit Court of the city of Richmond. entered
February 9th, 1883, | will 10 prepared and
after Thursday, February 9th. at ny office. No.
306 Prince street, to pay to those entitled the
fourth dividend upon their bonds. Persons claim.
ing dividends must produce bonds or tho special
commissioners receipt therefor.
CHARLES i STUART,
febl3 If Special Commissioner.
A DMINIsTRAT0R'S NOTICE.
All persons having valid claims against the es.
tate Of the late JOHN B. SMOOT will present the
same, properly authenticated for payment, and
all persons indebted to the said estate, will pay
the same to the undersigned.
HENRY SMOOT,
feb17 tt Administrator Of John b. Smoot.
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AUCTION SALES.

GtITY TREASURER'S OFFICE,
~ Room No. 2 Marke. Building.
Alexandria, Va, March 5, 1887.
DELINQUENT STATE TAXPAYERS TAKE
NOTICE.
at the APRIL term of the Corporation Court,
ut the front door of the Corporation Court House,
on Fairfax street, l will OFFER tAT PUBLIC
SALE ALL TIE REAL ESTATE belonging 20
delinquent Taxpayers for the year 1886, q de-
scription of which can be seen at my otice. No.
2 Market Bnilding, or at the Clerks Office OF the
Corporation Court n T. HARLOW.
mh5 C;ty Tressuror-
(iITY TREASURERS OFFICE.
~ Room No. Market Building
Alexandria Va, Jan. il, 1883.
DELINQUENT STATE TAX-PAYERS TAKE
NOTICE.
at the March term Of the Corporation Court, at
the front door of tho Corporation Court House, on
Fairfax street. viii OFFER AT PUBLIC SALE
ALL THE REAL ESTATE belonging to 6olin-
quent Taxpayers for the year 1885, a description
OF which can be seen at my Office, No. , Market
Building or at the Clerks Office OF the Corporation
Court. N.R. HARLOW.
jsn17 II City Treasurer.
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DRIME NEW CITRON, Rasins and Currants
/ just received snd for sale low by
dec12 J. C. MILBURN.
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JAMAICA ORANGES and prime BALDWIN
now &c. MILBUEN.
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CQUARE, oCTA6ON and FLAT CAST STEEL
- will be sold at SO King street, corner Of Roy
al, at greatly reduced price Quality warrant
ed foct26) ]. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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noUBLE FRONT and BACK finest grade
~ CAMELS' HAIR SHIRTS at
noy25 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
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market and CLOTHES BASKETS Just re'
Ill ssiTsa by sntN J. g. MIEE.RN,
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DOTOMAC FULL.ROE HERRING, Fat Mack
L ere Bloatera, Scotch Herring and Cod Fish
for sale by
feb17 ]. G. MlLBURN.
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ATEW YORK CHAMPAIGN CIDER, 30c. per
IN gallon, just received.
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III tie Gcsstto BnildiEg, $40 sad 312 Prince
DAILY TREWERRLY