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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03
BY r. /. Lucas, Auetioneer

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST executed
- by Eliza Swsnsbury, besring date on the 11th
day of January, 1884, and recorded in deed book
No Is, folio 495, of the land records Of the city
Of Alexandria Virginia, and Mt the request Of the
holder Of the note secured thereby, the under
signed, trustee therein named will offer for sale
at public auction, on SATURDAY, March 10tl.
1888, at . o'clock ~, in front OF the Royal street
entrance to the Market building, the property
conveyed in said decd Of trust, to wit
TENEMENT AND LOT OF GROUND in the
said city Of Alexandria, described as follows Be
ginning on the north side Of Cameron street at
It's intersection with the west side Of Patrick
street, and running wcOt with Cameron street ~
feet; then north parallel with Patrick street ~
feet inches then cast parallel with Cameron
street TO Patrick street then south with Patrick
street to the beginning.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
febS Is L. 7. LUCAS. Trustee.
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syrup ofFigs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the system when
Bilious or Costive; to dispel deadscnes,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habitual Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc. Manofao
tured only By the California Fig syrup Com
pany, San Francisco, Cal y. S.Leadoeater
d Bro, agents Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03
AUCTION SALES.
81 Green { Wise. Auctioneels.

DY VIRTUE OF a DECREE OF the Corporation
~ Court of the city OF Alexandria. rendered ON
tne l6tE day of November, 1887. in the chancery
cause therein depending between Millie Jackson
versus Emeline Jackson ana ais. the undersigned
will sell ST public auction. in front of tho Market
House. on SATURDAY, the 18th day o. March
1855, the HOUSE and LOT of Shedericl Jack
son, deceased, beginning on the west side of Co..
lumbus street 115 feet 3 inches north of Princes
street fronting 20 feet on Columbus street. snd
running back 123 feet ) inches
Terms of Sale: One fourth in cash, and the res
idue in six, twelve and eighteen months: the do.
ferred payments to be secured By the notes OF the
purchaser, with good personal security and the
title to he retained nntil all the pure ase money
IS paid. J X. VI. NORTON,
Commissioner Of Sale.
The bond required OF the above commissioner
has been given accordit to Law. Given under
my hand this 11th day of February, 1855.
ieo13 cots JOHN S BEACH, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS. W1NsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill
dren teething, is the prescription of one of tho
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty yesrs with
tbeir children. During the process of teething
its value is incalculsble. It relieves the child
from M main. cures dysentery and diaTrhea, gripping
in tho bowels, and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child it resss the mother. Price 20 cents
botsla- 'nN'-hsi "'' &C
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03
NEW GOODS.

We have just received through the importers
tho fullest and most varied assortment OF Holiday
Goods ever offered in this city, including Havi-
lands celebrated make of FRENCH CHINA in
Fish, Game, Oatmeal, Pudding, Chocolate and Ice
Cream Sets, Dinner and Tea Sets, After-dinner
CoIees, Single Tea and Moustache Cups. Also 8
most complete lire of CABINET PIECES includ-
ing Abbotsford, Doulton, Bonn, and Royal Wor.
cester, in the very latest styles and decorations
a beautiful line of large and small Vases. We
are unable to mention but few of the many beau
tiful goods we have received in the last few days.
I. J. MILLER & SON
nov22 327 King street. Alexandria, Va.
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AZ ihs Gasstts Building SO and S12 Primes ST
DAILY. TRI-REEKLY.
Six months........... 5 90 Siz n,onths...... 9 90
One month ... so Three nsonths....... 90
Contract adoersers l not be aloped to exceed their
epGce unless the excess is paid for at transient ratss7
ard nnder 30 circumstances tciA they be Gllowed to
adrertse other than Gier legitimate business IN the
space contracted for.
dill transient advertisements must be paid for in aa-
rGncc.
Persons tearing tie city can ha1e the Gazette mailed
10 them, postpaid, for fifty cents a month. and the
address changed cs often as desired
Marriage and death notices mast be paid for in ad
rance.
Resolutions in ne~oriam othanks, tributes of respect
resolutions adopted by societies persons, unless Of
public concern, ,cu only be printed IN this paper as
advertisements.
The Ga=ette Office Is connected sci the Telephone Eg.
change. Adrertisements orders for the paper nescs
Gny information Or business can be sent bp Tel
phone
Al communications saold be addressed to "Gasette,"
alexandria, Va.
Entered ct the Posto6ies at Alexandria, Virginia, ss
second-class matter.
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Clerks Office Fauquier Circuit Court,
Fobrugry- % 1888

certify that Il Taylor Scott, one of the above
named commissioners, has executed the bond re-
Quired by the decree OF sale entered in The said
causes, with approved secarity.
Testc: JNO. Il. TURNER, Clerk.
fnh 95.entd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03

w A. JOHNSON l. co,
WHOLESALE GROCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Aud Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, XXX, Xxx < i,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS ana
THOMPSON'S PURE BYE WHISTLES. to which
they invite tho attention Of tho trade.
Orders from tho country TO: Tnerchal6se shall
receive prompt attention.
Corsignmcnts OF Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner CT Cameron and Royal streets
5ep14 Alexandria, Va.
HARlo" eros
aRoCREa GENERAL COMatJssl =
MERCHANTS aED
DosJers IN
WINE AND LIQUORS
FLOUR GRAIN AND COUNTRY PRODUCE
SOLICITED.
PROMPT RETURNS AND LIBERAL hD-
yANCES ON GOODS IN STORE.
AGENCY OF LAFLIN & RANDS SPORTING,
BLASTING AND MINING POWDER aIre
COTTON AND WATERPROOF FUSE.
II. W. cor. Cameron and Royal sts.
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STEAMERS.
DailyLilGtON0rt0Ik aud Fortress Monroe
coNNEclTNG At NORFOLK WIN TnE
MERCHANTS AND MINERS. f.sgE
TO AND FROM ROSTON.

OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP CO..
TO AND FROM NEW YORK.
sy--a Steamer GEORGE LEARY (Poto.
sssssaass5 mac Steamboat Company MONDAYS.
WEDNESDAYS aud FRIDAYS, at $50 p. m.
Steamer JANE MOSELEY Inland and Sea.
board Coasting Company TUESDAYS and
THURSDAYS at $50 p. M, and SUNDAYS at
4:3O p. IN.
Leary stops at Piney Point every trip.
Aloselcy stops at Corntield Ha-bor every trip
Steamers leave Alexandria promptly on time
from Reeds wharf and make freight connections
at Norfolk with railroads and steamboats, for sll
Southern points.
For further information apply to
+. A. REED & CO., Agents Alexandria.
WM. P. WEIGH Supt. P S. Co., Wash'n.
q. Z. PHILLIPS, Supt. |. & S. Co., Wash'n.
feb21 IF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03

nHELADTES FRIENDs-AC CARPET SWEEP
ER and an ENTERPRISE MEAT GUTTER.
Roth are nsefnl ali the wear round and make a
capital Christmas gift. COVE.
dec16 JAS. +. CAhLlN o sONo.
CTRAIToN STORMS FINE CIGARs Just re.
- seivaa nv ffsb61 J. C. MILPURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03

UAkDWARE, CUTLERY, &c, just received at
IL So King. corner of Royal street and for sale
at small advance-wholesalesn retail. Rodgers
& Son snd other make of Carvers and Forks,
great variety. Rodgers & Son, and other make OF
b SON. Heinesh and other make of Scissors
Pocket Cutlery in great variety, several hundred
nstterns. Table Knives, with Forks to match, at
low prices. Enterprise, Champion and other
Meat Cutters, all sizes. Brownies Flexible Rub.
ber Weather Strips, the best in use, with great
variety of other goods in our line, for sale cheap
snecisl attention is asked to large job lot Of
Fravis Solid Steel Seaside Scissors and Shears, for
sale at large deduction from usual prices. Call
end end see. at SIS King, corner of Royal street.
dec7 ~ J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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ALEXANDRIA Va. SATURDAY EVENING MARCH 1855
aIexaudrla 0azettR

PUELIsHED DAILY AND TRI WEERLY BY
EDGAR SING WIDEN,
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Confectionery.
HENRY BRENGLE. 53I KING ST.

REtSh1 DaAHN "AN' ""-
Is now ready for the fall and winter with
EVERYTHING IN SEASON.
he intends to keep OYSTERS for his patrons
and supply families with the pick of Chesapeake
bay. III
chesner than they can be manufactured at home
Also Cream Pufs, Tarts and Pastry, Candies and
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
poy12 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03

T oW PRICEs-Good Cooking Raisins, &c; best
il Turkish Prunes, &c; best Currants, &c; best
Citron, 25c; Dinner Nuts, mixed, 15c All new
fresh goods at -
dec13 j. e. MlLBURNS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03

ICE SKATES are very cheap this year, and We
have nice line. They make Christmas gift
that always delights the boys and girls.
dac16 JAS. F CARLIN &c SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03

DOTOMAC FULL.ROE HERRING, Fat Mack
/ erel, Bloaters Scotch Herring and Cod Fish
for sale by
feb17 JIG MlLBOEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03

DRIME MOCHA, MARACAIBO, OLD GOVT.
L JAVA, La GUAYRA and BIO CoFFEEs,
freshly roasted, for sale by
isnA J. Z. MiLBOkN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03

UoME.MADE CAssIMEREs-A large assort.
Ill ment at prices TO suit the times Al exami-
nation of them solicited by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03

At ihs Gasstte Building. SO and S12 Primes 81
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-03-03

OoRN KNIVES and HOOKS, best quality, Just
u received at 32s King street, corner of Royal
wholesale and retail. l.
sepS ]. I. CRElGdION o SUN.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15

y. Bs.ubridge. Mundsy ESQ. County
Atty. Cisy county, Tex. saJs: Have used
Electric hltters with most happy result
Ny brother a.so was very low With Nslar-
iai Fever sad Jsundice, but was cured by
timely use Of this medicine. Am sAtisfi ed
Electric Bittsrs saved bis life"
Mr.. ID. l. WiIcoxson. Of Horse Cave. XIV,
scds Ike testimony. saying He posi-
lively believes he would have died, had IL
nos been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward OF, .. well
a. cure al Nalariai Diseases and for FL
Kidney. Liver and stomach Disorders sands
unsqualed. Price soc and 81 AT Peck Bro g.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15

Nr Frsnk II Brunsii. II The Clsvsixnd
Pam D-.Asr. he's o-sen aanied a. The man -
sAks ehsrgs q the ONO league next year.
Thss ie.gue = fsvorably impressed with the
millennium plan. and DIR BruBsl Is noted
belisvsr In IS scloary. x bassosall - % I've
and thrive tse srA q reform must dawn
sccn. Tks alseory q tho past s~laon =
marked by 80 many wrsczs. Under Mr..
Rrunslis administration The plan that base
bal peopis are ta.kfng about would have a
pvsstscoi erEl eich ss Is deserves. The Ohio
lssroe wosld b in toe hands q a man Who
A. So enthusiastic sdnirsr OK me gAuie.--ClsS
siaasEi rirner~Sfar
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15
THE NEW DlscoykRY

Have your heard your friends and neigh
bOrs taking about IN You may yourself
De one OF the many who know from per-
sonsl experiences Just how good thing is.
II you have ever tried Il. you are Que of its
siannch friends. because the wonderful
thi - about Il $. that when once given a
trial, DR.. kings New Discovery ever after
holds place in the house. IL you have
never used u and should De afflicted with a
cough. cold or sny Throat Lung or Chest
trouble, secure bottle az once and give il a
fair trial. IL i guaranteed every time. or
money refunded. Trial bottle, 10 cents
a. Peek Bros. Dfngstsrs.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15

The best saivs n the world for cuts.
bruises. sores ulcers. sat rheum. fever
sores. letter. chappsd hands. chillbiains.
eorns and al skin eruptions. aud positively
cures pilss. or no pay required II is guar.
sDtesd to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price IS cents per boz
For sac ey Peck Bros, druggists, corner
Aonros and Division. SITS
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15
TO THEIR PATRONS.

Although established IN ID. city bat
Tires vsexs ve have received sncoursgs-
meot sufficient 20 warrant rs IN feeling
that se ara aiiinE . long felt rsnt among
the sdies-conducting q 6rst. class Hair
Dressing snd Manicure Psrior We ar.
thankful for past avors and appreciate the
same. snd ertead 70 sll the ladies' cor
dial in7ifstion to visit ~ We guarantees
hrst-clsss and artistic work.
RIA NJ ON A
Hair Dressing and Manicure Pafas
fss sonrOe-s. opposae solaisrs' xouaneut
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15
A DRraaIsr So

Marvin G. Brown. Druggist, Meredith
Village, y H., says ] have sold your Sui
phnr Bltters for years. and contrary TO
most medicines. | never sold bottle to any
one who said It ala not help them. They
cured me OF those terrible sick headaches
when every other remedy failed.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15

Ms Winslows soothinz Syrup shouif siwsys
b uscd ior children teething. II aoofhes tns
cohd. ~pfirnS ne guns slsys All pain cures
y cents notEe.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15

rnFPF n IIaf'fr.
Green pr u. $3.50. nlll cured per 10. 6ss7c.
par cured. each, ess6tsc
by hides and skius-Per 10, SsSc
car Cured. pr lo, &c.
Iekins-kach. I5,k15c.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15
Il wonder Grime, h.,.nv frisnd,-

Il wonder Grimes has anv friends
His manner grows 30 surlv:
No matter where We chance to meet,
Or whether late or early,
It's just the same. De cannot stay,
And barely answers . good day"
Vow this IL q sad case Of miscoBception.
IL Is not Grimes disposition which is at
fault, but his liver. He cant appear Jolly
when be feels miserable. II rs would take
DR.. Pisrces Golden Medical Discovery, the
great liver. stomach and bowel regulator,
be would soon be the same happy fellow IS
Of old-agieeable TO himself and the world
generally
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15

r,rrrvR-Nswzsnrsr IL kfsr7< - - VT
f<@>,, .s.8 1eueri,srs FretfsF
-, rrr.rrsi es-Nurre.i s. ,he er6st 81 n So
80 -. - csii1nrnls q. "a R@ssasf klte<zcQa.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15

Ne wi rsv ne sbove rewsrss so nv cs<. n
Liver C1w pfI11 NyzpepSfa. riek Headache In
tirestis'r. ernsti pefoi ~ fcsffrsnass We cannot
cure 9Th Vests e4I.f SHE ~ Ffli4 rh~n he
alrecficns 49, strictly crnpiirf vfth Taev 40
purely N-ssfsble. and never fsl - rye Sac
tIrn >uzsr Eenfet axe nox-s crrtainlrs -
Ftlls - eenis Ear ssie "a a. Druggists Pprsra
~ ruurtarfeiss au,i inftatfsus ra@ rso~fas
The % Water - 49, Md 49, - ffses,.,
Ere raj paekaaas cent ~ mai urepsss n
rersi "a ~ Ncprf sfane Snlf ~ 4 TiHa4
- Nauros-sf. Grand Rsples. Men.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15
Health is Wealth

II r {. Vests Nerve and Brain Tresimenta
Guaranteed specific for z ysters Dizziness Con-
Nousions. iiS, Nervous NeuTalg1s Headscns.
nervous Frostteticn caused ~ he use Of alc0hol
o. tot aoco. Nssefuiness Mentsl Hcpreyslon.
souenins OF me Brain resulting IN insanity and
tfsding 70 misery decay and death, Premature
va g haffenuese oss OF Power In either
sex, Involuntary Iossez and -yefn atorrboes
caused BY over-e rcrto on ~ the sraia self sbu.e
Or ovfr-tDduifeuce ksch box contains one
uorth's trrsfn e1t 81 COX or sir box~s tor
IS, seDt by msn prepaid on reC eigt ~ price
AZ GUARsNTEE SIN BONES
To cure spycsse With each order rrcrgvad nv
% for SIX boxes, scVou panied with A. We viii
ssnf The purchaser our written guarantee TO 70
fund The money. n The treatment does rot srsa
q cure. Guarantees i-sced only By
w. II. TIBBS. DRUGGIST.
Sole Agent
tRe Honrse-ss.. Grand Rspfds. Mich
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15
rrsse.s I'm s-rr.nt>

Firss HOusekseper In IN such
misery With ny servants
S~cond uonseksper- am I have a
tr-~el II xfrl and she refuses 60 stay.
What's yvur troubled
~Mns REFUSES 90 Philadelphia
Record
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15
GEAsD HAFfDs aAKk ar

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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15

Hides.

CioveF-ss0o. seller. X.0O95.s0 buyer
1imothy-s1 a SIC. seller. s2O0u250 buyer
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1888-11-15

APples-n.oo per Dol l5ssoc per bush-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-03
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Rev. and Mrs. w. ~. Brown were ten
friends ON Wednesday evening. Besides rectv-
iug many pounds 0frOcefrs they were presented
with numerous articles Of hiruiturc, cooking
utensils and table ware A list OF the presents
and the names 81 donors win DC given IN next
weeks ISSUE
Ray Kimball has secured a position
with WINS. smith, iumberer, OF Iron River aud
this week took up a residence Ia that city. The
young folks Of Iron River VIII find them very
pleasant young people and valued addition TO
society Their many friends here parted with
them with sorrow.
"A number Of Albert Kitchens friends
gave him "A pleasant surprise az the home of his
aunt, Mrs. J ". Parks. on Iioiowe'cn. II did
not take him long, however, 70 get over his sur.
prise and warm himself up and show his CRATE
lulness The young folks had n good time.
Timothy hester, of Marquette, and
John Power, Of Escanaba. II n announced. will
speak here tonight. 1.-THE readers ~ this ionrnni
desire 20 learn anything regarding these gentle
man, they can be accommodated by referring 20
the editorial Pare Of to-days impression.
Young America, a journal published by
the Iron Mountain public school j. received IL
u an eight PAGE qnarto, three columns ton page,
neatly printed and very complete In all IL De.
pnrtmenfs 10 n AN enterprise that viii prove
beneficial alike 10 school and scholars
G. j. Blake, Of CINCINNATI. Ohio, part
owner ia the Zee 81 the HOLSTER mine on section
thirteen a3-3x, was here this week and looked
over the valuable property. lie expresses him.
self as very highly pleased With the prospect IA
view,
Mr.. T.. y. Barnard, the president OF the
Detroit Lumber Co. Says his company now have
some fifteen camps established contiguous 60 the
Iron River. Paint. Brule aud Michimmme
streams. -Menomince Democrat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-03

ton the coming season, for this years
ore has long been sold up. and sales, &c
ing now restricted to the daily produc-
tion, there will not he much chance 70
lay up much in the way Of stock piles
against the opening next May. OF lale
navigation. Ii rs now agreed, on all
hands, that the railway interests VII be
among the heavy buyers TO make up for
their rail shortage IN 'SS, as well AS with
a view toextensionsi in 80. On the Other
hand, much will depend on the state 81
Affairs that will govern a month or so,
hence, at the close Of navigation, when
an opportunity forreview win be- afiords J
those interested by the usual reports oi
ore, on dock, sold and unsold. II the
amount Is small, the ore market may be
depended upon to open briskly in Jaau-
ary-something devontly hoped for BY
the ore interest Cleveland Iron Trade
Review.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-03

Dapl. Urquhart's new and really ele-
CANT sample room is choiceresort. tits
now in good running order, aud = n
place where good order reigns supreme.
Mr.. Urquhart is a man OF business and
recognizes the fact that the best is the
cheapest and, therefore, when purchase
ing his stock Of liquors and cigars the
very best obtainable was put in. The
assertion is made, and can not very well
be successfully contradicted that ''Urqu-
YOU. When IN need OF anything in the
line dealt in make il a. point TO 20 70
Urquhart's. You are sure OF good treat
ment
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-03
CoPP's LAND REVIEW.
Necessity for E<fessien 81 Snfsey, IN
crease II cis, zeal Force is M Gen~raf
Land Office.

A feature OF Commissioners Stockslng-
er's report which will he commended by
the people Of the land states in which the
public surveys are incomplete, IN the re-
Commentator for increased appropria-
tions for surveying public lands, and his
remarks i'm this connection tending 10
prove that good work can not be done
Tor the prices--$7 TO 50 per mie--now
allowed for surveying.
The act OF March 3, 1887 directs that
railroad grants shall be adjusted without
delay. and much FAULT has been found
with the land office for an apparent lack
Of energy in this direction. Itseems that
congress, i'm it's wisdom or lack thereof
or through the carelessness of the men
having the matter in charge, does not
know that IL il utterly impossible to adj
just the largest grants, for reason that
millions OF acrer ~ land lying within the
granted and indemnity limits are unsur-
veyed, and no appropriation been made
TO meet the expense OF the SURVEYS abso-
lutely indispensable i'm the adjustment of
the grants. BY reason OF failure 10 SIR
vey the lands IN these grants the COM
panies are permitted to hold the land
without taxation, and reap the benefits
Of the increase in value, while the people
along the line are compelled To carry the
tntlit Uuitltif vi the iotdl kONtfltflitnIS.
This Is outrageous discrimination iu ia
vor OF the corporations, discouragiiIg TO
the would-be settler, ard detrimental to
the growth OF the communities and i'm
provement OF the country, practically
defeating the object for which the grants
were made. Ii is TO be hoped that the
very sensible suggestions OF the commits
sioner ON the subject OF surveys will be
seconded by secretary OF the interior and
acted upon by congress at the next
session.
The adjournment OF congress on Sat
urday without having passed either the
general land bill or the bill FORGETTING
railroad grants fulfills the predictions
made in the first OF this series of letters,
10 which reference has once or twice been
made since. 1t is Co be hoped that the
next session OF congress will be morepro-
ductive Of results in this respect. THE
presidential election will then have be-
come "a thing OF the past, and legislation
for the good Of the country without re-
gard to effect upon political organiza-
tions or the prospects OF candidates Tor
office may be enacted.
The suggestions Of the commissioner
that the force OF his office should be in
creased should be seconded heartily by
all persons interested in land matters
The fact that 23S, 1916 final entries OF
various classes are pending before the
land office, and that with its present
force the office can dispose OF only about
$4,000 cases per annum, is sufficient ar
gument TO prove the need OF increased
force and strong effort should be made
by the people Of the land states and ter
iitories TO impress upon the minds OF
their representatives in congress the inn
portance Of their interests, and the me-
cessity for more prompt adjudication Of
land eases. HENRY y. CoPP.