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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-24

BALTIMORE, Nov. 2l-Cotton easy mildGng
9a. Flour inactive and noary nominal Whoa,
Southern scarce aud firm Fullz l0SAI2
longborry 11osll3; Western weak No > wn;cr
Corn-Southcrn steady; arrivals mostly nov
white 55a56 yellow 50451 Western weak
mixed spot 46S46l2 year 45l2a45', Jan "A l,a
40 Feb 44iba44$! Oats qtm prime scarce
Southern and Penns 29-33 Western willie ur.
graded 3la33; do mixed IS 30; graded No >
white 33. Rye neglected and lower at 5s,t0
Hay firm and higher; prime TO choice timothy
SIG 50a17 90 Provisions steady Butter finn
and higher best roll l9a2l creamery 2Sa3l.
Eggs firm at % Coffee very firm and more sc.
tive; hio cargoos fair 6l.. Sugar strong A sof
Ia Whisky steady at 81 u.
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Littell's Living Age.

In 1889 The Living Age enters upon its 46th
year. Approved in the outset by Judge Story,
Chancellor Kent, President Adams, historians
Sparks, Prescott, Tcknor, Bancroft. and many
others, it has met with constant commendation
AID success. weekly magazine, it gives moro
than three and a quarter thousand doublc-coumn
octave pages OF reading matter yearly. 1t pre-
sents in au inexpensive form, considering its great
amount of matter, with freshness, owing to its
weekly ISSUE and with completeness nowhere
else attempted, the best essays, reviews criticisms
tales, sketches of travel and discovery poetry
scientific. biographical, historical and political in
formation, from the entire body of foreign period
zeal literature, and from the pens of the foremost
living writer's.
The ablest and most cultivated intellects in ey-
cry department of literature, science, politics and
art, find expression in the periodical literature of
Europe and especially of Great Britain.
The Living Age forming four large volumes a
year, furnish S. from the great and generally in
accessible mass of this literature, the only compi-
laton that, while within the reach of all is ssts-
factory in the completeness with which it en-
braces whatever is of immediate interest or of
sold permanent value.
1t is therefore indispensable to every one who
wishes to keep pace with the events or intellectual
progress of the time, or to cultivate in himself or
his FANNY general intelligence aud literary taste.
Published weekly at 50 yesr, free of postage.
To new subscribers for the year 1889 renting
before JhnuaFy ISL, inc numbers OF 1905 1ssued
after the receipt of their subscriptions, will be
sent gratis.. For SO 80 The Living Age and any
one of the American 81 monthlies (or Harpers
Weekly or Bazsr) will be sent for year, post
paid or, for So. 80, The Living Age and the St
Nicholas or Scribners Magazine Address
noy24 LlTTELI. & CO., Boston.
r AIDES and GENTLEMEN's HOSE, warrant
IL ed fast black, at
sep18 AMOS sLAYMAKER's.
IN CASES HONEY DROP and ABsCo SUGAR
OV CORN just received by
pov3 J. C. NILBURN.
A MOTHER INVOICE OF SMALL FAT MACK
n ERkL received to-day by
oct2 ]. C. MILBURN.
pINEAPPLE, EDAM and sAPsAGo CHEESE
L Just arrived.
oct14 GEO. McBURNEY s. SON.
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ALEX ANDRIA.
THERE HAS been some newspaper talk

sArua AZ EVENING. NOVEMBER %.
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MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. Nov. 24.-The stock market va.
very active and excited at the opening this morn.
ing first prices were materially higher al sr.n,5
than last nights fsuies, advances ext,n5ino -
3. per cent. having been established Tie esrlv
dealings were very feverish and further advance
of small fractions was followed by rapid decline
to below the opening prices The list afterwu8
slowly gravitatcd ba to the level OF opening mi.
ces Toward the end of the hour the narke Quoted
down rapidly and at II o'cloc, was only fsirlr
active and barely steady ut slight changes from
first prices Money easy At lqs2
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ALEXANDRA MAnsEr, Nov. o4-Taele
full and well assorted stock OF Flour ip ds.
hands, with receipts equal to the curlcntdem I'd.
but neither millers nor bolders are pressug s4es
Wheat is steady and without further change
strictly choice samples are wanted but 81 other,
drag along ard make range of say from 20 d,
105 Corn is active at 81 to % for old while
damp new is duh at "A to 80 Rye 8 to5a
Oats 29la to 32l4. Eggs are very sca,cs at , to
&c. Butter, Potatoes and other produ sra un.
changed
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LIST OF LETTERS.

Tho following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandra, Va, postofcc November "a
Persons calling for letters will please say they are
nd,
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 24.-yirginis5 consolidate,
40 asked past-dne coupons -. d. $3.50.
35a36; do 3s - bid to-day.
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W. W. HERBERT. p. NJ.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-04
White swelling.


Mr. NJ S. Hamlin one OF the best known
insurance men in North Carolina, writes
from Winston, as follows: Ever since
was seven years OF age l have had what
tho doctors call hip disease, and which l
call white swelling. My hip was drawn
out of place There was u swelling at the
knee Joint, where there is u profuse run
ming, which has been there for years. OF
course this has greatly depleted my sys-
ten, together with surgical operation on
the leg bone tried every known blood
purifier to build up my system, but mono
did me good until took s. s. s. ! uD it
evory spring. 1t always builds me up.
giving me appetite and digestion, and ena-
bles me to stand the long, trying, ener-
waiting, hot summer days. To mo there IL
no such medicine for purifying the blood
and building up the wasted systcm as
8. s. s. On using it soon became strong
Of body and easy of mind. My color
changed from a pale, worn look to
healthy. robust complexion"
Mr.. G.. N. Frizzel, of Farmersville,
Texas, writes: About August LIST. 1865,
an eruption appeared on my arms and
legs, which panied me much and seemed
TO affect my physical condition generally.
On the advice Of physician at this place,
! finally commenced using Swift's Specific.
am glad to say that after using three
large bottles the sores have all healed"
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free. THE SWIFT SPEciYlc Co.,
Drawer 3. Atlanta, Ga.
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Babyland, 1888.

In general it will be about the same as
in 'S7.
Nothing in Babyland ever pleased more
people than Finger-play rhymes and pic
lures. Six of the 'SS Babytands will con-
tain new Flnger-plays.
The other six will have a series Of baby
stories in rhyme about Crickets, how they
manage their babies, with many pictures.
Me and Toddlekins Is babY-cat story
all through the year by Margaret johnson,
with pictures also by Margaret johnson
There will also be a lot of jingle bits and
story bits and picturebits, so many as to
make you wonder where the next years
entertainment is to come from.
Fifty cents year; copy sent for five
ID. LOTHROP COMPANY,
Publishers, Boston.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-04
Special Locals.

FINE line perfumery at A. Nj. GlL-
BERTS Drug Store. "a At
CLOTHING, CLOTHING. CLOTHING,
A general sweeping out Sale begins to-
day and will continue for weeks previous
to taking stock, which will begin pretty
soon. Don't 80 astray 10y reading news
papers full Of advertisements, for they all
cost money, and you generally pay dear
for reading them. The remainder OF our
stock, which is very desirable still, will be
sacrificed for less than half its value.
good substantial Overeoat for $3.50, worth
81 so, and other goods in proportion.
j BRAFMAN, BALTIC. CLOTHING HOUSE.
THE LEADING CLorHIER.
II.
JUST received n large line of Hair, Cloth
and Tooth Brushes at A. NJ GILBERT's
Drug Store. fast
GOLD wAyEn'
Have you heard OF the great safe OF bed
clothes at our store? Jnst ask your neigh
Dor about it, crowds call daily to sesure
some before they are all gone. Comforts
only 10 cts. White Blankets only 75cts.
per pair. All Wool Red Blankets for $500
per pair. Stop in at once to secure these
goods at G. L. HERRING & CO.,
Cor Queen and Martin SITS.
TO THE CITIZENS OF MARTINSBURG
A great opportunity now open The
Monmouth Stock purchased for SPOT
CASH, and at the proper time when wool
en- and all winter goods was at their Rock
Bottom figures, must now be sacrificed,
and cleaned up. We are determined OF
to carry one dollars worth over IL possib lie.
Read our prices Come to our store.
White Blankets, 15c pr.
Grey Blankets, 55c pr.
All Wool, Red, $3.50 pr.
Bed Comforts, Toe pr.
Bed Spreads, Toe pr.
Ladies Vests. 25c
All wool Shirts, soc.
Red Flannel, all wool, only zoe per yard,
Grey 8 1jc .
Gum Shoes must go, get our prices. Our
Ladies', Misses and Children's everyday
and dress shoes must go too. Get the
prices. Germantown yarn only DC OF. Big
bargains in Muslin.
G. =. HERRING & CO.,
Corner of Queen and Martin SITS.
IN LOOKING BACK AT OUR SALES we
| find the year 1887 was the best one we
| have had since we are in the Clothing
and Gents Furnishing Goods Business.
This, we assure you, is a most crafty
ing fact, and we can but thank you, the
people Of Martinsburg and surround
ings, for your esteemed patronage,
which, we trust, we have merited by
our good workmanship and carefulness
in the general make up of our garments.
If during the course of the past twelve
months, we have sold any of our patrons
any garment which has not given salts
| faction, we are here and willing to make
such retribution AS that patron may
think proper, thereby proving that what
we sell you must be equal to the dollars
! paid. We will say nothing to-day about
our stock, with the exception OF our Lot
| of OveIcoats, the prices of which we
have about cut in twain. We have a
Lot of about 200 on hand, which wo will
sell at remarkable low figures. Call at
once as we are selling them every day.
j. BRAFMAN, BALTIC, Clothing House.
IF.
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NOTICE

is hereby given that the business will be
carried on in he name of small IL Co., and
all contracts not completed Will be finished
as contracted for. An books and accounts
will be in the hands OF Small Il Co.. where
all persons knowing themselves TO be in
debted to them. will please call and settle
their accounts. Thanking the public for
their past patronage, and soliciting con-
tinuance OF the same. Respectfully
SMALL Il co.
AIartinsburg, W. Va. xtf
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-04
The BEAUTY of Woman

is her crown of glory. But alas
how quickly Toes the nervous debil-
ity and chronic weakness of the sex
caus the bloom OF youth to pass
away, sharpen the lovely features,
and emaciate the rousded form
There is one remedy witch will re-
store the faded roses and bring back
the grace OF youth. 1t is DR.. Pierce S
"Favorite Prescription" sovereign
for the diseases peculiar TO females.
IL is one OF the greatest Blooms ever
conferred upon the human race, for
it preserves that which is fairest and
dearest to all mankind-the beauty
and the health of woman.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-04
NOTICE..

We hereby give notice that we have this
day sold our entire interest, including
books, papers. &c +, 10 the firm Of Small a.
Co., who will settle All the business OF the
firm in which we heretofore have been
partners. JAMES STEVENS,
WIN. r.. TEBO.
Martinsburg, January 2ith, 1888.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-04
FEBRUARY 22nd. next holiday.

Mr.. a. r. PENDLETON Of Winches-
ter, was in town during the week.
THE Hon. G. Hog was out and OBJ
served his "shadder" on Thursday.
Mr.. MARSHALL TRAMMEL started
for Lincoln, Neb., on last Monday.
Miss Cora STUoKEY of Bunker
Hill has returned from an enjoyable
trip to Washington.
Mr.. ARCH ODEN is building q new
porch and otherwise improving his
residence on Burke Street.
Mr.. S. S. SEES family, wife and 3
children, are all down with the meas
els. May they soon recover.
Hon. JOHN BLAIR HoGE, now .. 5.
District Attorney for Washington, is
in town, stopping at the st. Clair.
Mr.. LEONARD STAUBLY has return
ed home from Hagerstown where he
has been employed for some time.
LITTLE Lou Logan, daughter OF
Mr.. W. T. Logan, fell on the ice last
Tuesday and sprained her arm badly.
MISSES JANE CoLsToN and Mamie
Hunter, who have been visiting in
Baltimore, arrived home last Satur-
day.
MRS. A. A. CRALEY, nee Wild, left
for Hagerstown Wednesday after
noon, where she will join her hus-
band.
THE snow last week stopped all
travel on the G. V. r. r. for "a
hours, and delayed the trains for sew
eral days.
The ground hog saw his shadow
on Thursday. According to tradi-
ton, we may expect six weeks of bad
weather. And coal is up, way up,
terribly up.
Mrs. JOHN A. BOWER, Of Strines-
Vile, fell on the ice on Saturday
morning and broke her arm near the
wrist. She is doing as well as could
be expected.
MISS EDITH O. GARRETT, who has
been visiting the family of VIM.
Byrnes left for her home in Burkitts-
vile, Nd, to-day.
The NJ. C. Band will go to Cham
bersburg on Tuesday evening to play
at the Wilson College Soiree on that
evening. This invitation is a compli-
ment to our musicians.
JOHN CAGE, a End division brakes.
man, while making a coupling had
the index finger of his left hand
mashed on Monday night.
The enthusiasts are talking base
ball already. That's right, boom it
up. There is "talent" enough in
Martinsburg to make a champion
nine.
ARTHUR GILBERT intended to be
be one of the leaders in the sleighing
carnival with his new horse, but
(equine) circumstances over which he
had no control, prevented.
Mr.. &C. GETzENDANNER shipped
on Tuesday of last week car load
of cattle, and among them two steers
purchased from Mr.. George Weller,
weighing 100 pounds each.
VIM. II. KELLER, conductor on the
End division of tie b. & 0. r. R.,
has been quite i'll for several days,
from exposure to the weather and
over work, but is on the mend again.
SOME of the streets where the suns
rays do not fall direct, have been
covered with ice for several weeks,
so as to make it very unsafe for ped
estrians. There should be some rem
edy for this.
THE eclipse of the moon on last
Saturday evening passed off satisfac-
terily to all concerned, including fair
luna herself, who shone folth with
added brilliancy and beauty as she
emerged from the shadow.
SEYMOUR (IND.) DAILY DEMOCRAT.
Frank S. Davidson in the comedy
drama, Hans, the German Detective,
was immense and his support, with
out single exception, was far above
the average. Central Opera House,
Thursday, Feb. 9th.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-04
STORE ROOM FOR RENT.

The corner Store room of the Everett
House, now occupied by Gibbs IL Co., as
shoe store, will be for rent from the first OF
April next. Enquire Of ii. WHEN, at
City Hall. Htf
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1.OOOTONS
OF PURE
Spring Water Ice !!

I desire IT, call the attention Of the
citizens OF Martiu,hure - the TACT that
! have just flushed gather'ng 000 tons
of the finest ard thickesJ Pure Mineral
Spring Water Ic1, 70 he found in the
county, the average thickness 10 inches.
This will be furnished to all our cid
customers and the public generally at
the lowest living prices
Mr. Ashby Whrmore vii have
charge of the delivery wagon. send in
your orders.
R. S. EI0H BERGER.
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On Through Tickets

To the West and Southwest, always to be
had, via,
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Miscellaneous.
A MONE EMIT
Well spent is money maue by the purchas-
er. In looking at our
MEMS SUITS
AND
OVERCO ATS

According TO promise we to-day made the
most complete cut-away Of the season
You will readily be convinced, and ne
doubt, make u purchase, if only to put
away as an investment for another season.
Our elegant dress and business
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-26
XANDRlA VA WEDNESDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 26 1888
REGISTRATION NOTICES.
DUBLIC NOTICE.
NEW REGISTRATION OF VOTERS IN ALEX-
ANDRIA CITY, VIRGINIA

In conformity with an act of The General As
sembly. approved February 23d 1SSS, entitled
IAN act to provide for q new registration Of vo
ters in the city OF Alexandria" the Electoral
Board of Alexandria city, in pursuance of an order
passed by said board on the 11th day Of Septem-
Der, 1888, hereby gives notice that on the
25th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1855,
the Registrars of the several voting precincts in
said city. and at the usual voting places therein,
to wit:
First ward, 1o8 Prince street;
Second ward, City Hotel, north Royal street
Third ward, County Court House, Columbus
street;
Fourth ward Mifletons shop Columbus street,
south of Duke;
Will commence and proceed to register the names
of all qualified voters entitled to register therein,
who may make application according to law; said
registration to bo completed within ten day iToin
the time Of the commencement thereof
By order of the Electoral Board of Alexandria
city, Va A copy-teste:
A. T. RAMSAY, Chan 3an
THos LEADBEATER, Clerk. sepi3 ioct6
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DUBLIC NOTICE.
NEW REGISTRATION oF VOTERS IL ALEX,
ANDRIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA.


In conformity with an act of the General AS
scmbly of Virginia, approved February %, 1888,
entitled "An act to provide for new registration
of voters in the county Of Alexandria" the E!cc-
toral Board of Alexandria county, in pursuance of
an order passcd by said Board on the third day Of
September 1883, hereby gives notice that on the
oath DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1855,
the registrars Of the several voting precincts III
said county. and at the usual voting places there
in. to wit: AT Carnc school house, in Washington
district; at Balls cross roads, in Arlington dis
trict and at Four.mile run, in Jefferson district (;
viii commence and proceed 10 register the names
of all qualified voters entitled crcgistor therein
who MAJ make application according to law said
registration TO be completed within six days from
the time of the commencement thereof
BY order of the Electoral Board of Alexandria
county, Va. A copy-tcste:
MILLARD f. BIRCH, Chairman.
D. N RUST, Secretary. sep10 toct4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-26
FOR SALE.

For SALE BY THE
ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT,
TRUST AND TITLE COMPANY.
Il GREAT BARGAIN-A FIRST Glass IN
VESTMENI.
FOUR HOUSES and LOTS on Henry street, be-
tw, en- Cameron and Queen streets, which rent for
So each per month.
TWO HOUSES and LOTS on Henry street, be.
tween Cameron and Queen streets, which rept for
50 each per month.
TWO HOUSES and LOTS corner of Queen and
Fayctte streets, which rent for So each per month.
TWO HOUSES and LOTS cornor of Patrick and
Queen streets. which rent for So each per month.
ONE HOUSE and LOT on Henry street, be.
tween Duke and Wolfe streets, which rents for 50
per month.
ONE HOUSE and LOT on Prince street, be.
tween Alfred and Patrick streets, which rents for
$40 per month
This offer will only be open for 30 days,
and persons desiring to purchase bargain will
cali at the Office of the company, No. 102 south
Fairfax street. aug15 If
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Syrup of Figs

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 Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habitual Con.
stipation, Indigestion, Piles. etc. Manntac
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, San Francisco, CAL E. S. Leadbeater
3, Rro apepts Alexandria, Va.
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ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teethng 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 diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price % centa a
bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-09-26
AUCTION SALES.
By Green & Wise. Auctioneers

DY VIRTUE of a decree of the Corporation
D Court for the city of Alexandria, Virginia,
rendered on the 18th day of September, 1883, in
the chancery cause of Peytou and wife vs.. Wright
ct ais, pending in said court, the subscribers as
( commissioners of sale under said decree, will ex-
pose for sale at public auction, on THURSDAY.
the 18th day cf October, 1SSS, at II NJ, III front
/ of the Fairfax street entrance to the Corporation
Court room in said city, the following described
/ property, viz:
/ TENEMENT thereon, on tho east side Of West
street, between Queen and Cameron streets, in
front % feet, and in depth 113 feet inches to
16-fect alley, with use of alley.
I'd. TWO VACANT LOTS OF GROUND ad-
joining above on the south, each in front on West
street 10 feet, and IN depth 113 feet inches TO
the said alley, with use of alley.
Terms of Sale: One third of the purchase mon
~ cash day Of sale; the residue in two equal
payments at three and six months from the day
OF salc with interest, TO be secured by the notes
of The purchaser purchasers, with approved Sc
curity, and the retention of the title until said
notes arc paid.
]. W. HOLT ''' "a S"'o
l, John S. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation Court
for the city OF Alexandria, Va, do certify that tho
bond required in the sbove mentioned cause has
been given by Albert Stuart, OF the commits
sioncrs Of sale therein.
sep24 cots JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
pUBLIc SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
] IN TIE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
By virtue Of a deed of trust executed OH the "a
day of July, 1883, by Macatcc g. Bro, the under
signed viii, on the FIFTEENTH DAY OF OCTO-
BER 1883, sell in Front Royal, Va, at public
sao, to the highest bidder the following desirable
property, to wit
1st Z BARK MILL, in good condition, with
engine and all necessary machinery. ready Tor
grinding and packing chestnut and black oak
bark. Railroad track n. the door
I'd. q CANNING FACTORY, with all the ne
cessary machinery for canning fruits aud vegeta-
blcs.
Sd. a LARGE suMAC MILL and Machinery
aud Oilicc.
ith Two TENANT HOUSES.
9TH. SEVERAL VACANT LOTS.
All this property is in the prosperous town Of
Front Royal, Va, surrounded by country which
produces grea. quantities Of bark, sumac, fruits
and vegetables
Terms liberal, to be made known on the day of
sale. II. H. DOWNING, Trustee.
II not sold on the day named, the foregoing
property will be again offered at the same place
on the Goth Of October, 1883.
sep17 eotoctl5 II. H. D., Trustee