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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
~ ru-uc and Closing OF The Mails.

d mig and Closing Oh The Mails.
N.r.hc,n mails close at 7:30 and 1890 a. M
sud i2:45 and 500 p. N. Open at $50 g. M,
1900 III. and $50 p. N.
So. thern mails via Richmond, Va, close at 5:45
and TO- 80 g. M. 5:45 and 500 p. M. Opon ST
$3.50 and 1850 q. Ii.
southwestern mails via Charlottesville, VS.,
r.osc at 500 snd 11:15 q. N. and 900 p ~.
Orsu NJ $50 &. M, 1900 NJ. and $50 p N.
Manassas Division mails close at 2:30 p II.
Opcn at 1000 q. m
alexandria and !. olnd Hill, Va. mails close at
$40 a. M and 4:1o p ul Open st 800 a. III And
4:30 p. N.
H. Hcrndon, Lcesburg, PuIcellyille snd Mound
nm Va, close at 4:10 p. m. ard open At 800 ~.
Western mails close at l2:45 4:S0 and 900
n NJ Open at $50 a. ~, 1900 M. and $50 pm.
Washington DC, mails close at 7:3O AMI 1880
M. and 12:45, 40 and $50 p. M. Open
al $50 and 1000 o. m, 1900 NJ, and 300 and
Office Hours-open at $50 a. m. Close al 5:Sc
n. m. Open al $50 p. m. Close st P. NJ.
Sunday Hours-Open at 900 a. M. Close at
$50 n
CARRIERS SCHEDULE Collections made on 5,
crp rouies-6:3O and 1000 r. M, 1920
2.Go and 600 p m. On Strip route-G:SO and
1000 ~ end 600 p. 10.
Deliveries made at 500 a M, y m. and 800
Suudsy-Carricrs window open at 900 ard
close NJ $50 a. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY-Bnr
roughs vs. The Commonwealth. Dismissed
for failure to print record.
Radd, &C., against Commonwealth. Ar
eued by Samuel A. Anderson for plaintiffs
in error and Attorney General for Common
wealth and submitted.
Williams against The Commonwealth.
Argued by James Il. Cation for plaintiff in
error and submitted
Commonwea til against Latham, Judge.
Submitted
Vaughan against Commonwealth. Sub
mitted.
Commonwealth against Cohen. Submit
ted.
Muiz, against Comm wealth. Argued
by General George ]. Hundey for plaintiff
in error and Attorney General tor Com
monwealth and submitted
James R Cation, esq allowed to practice
as counsel in this court.
Brown against Commonwealth Contin-
ued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
ALEXANDRIA.
Sketches of Some of its Business Firms


C C. sMooT < SONS.
This is the oldest established wholesale
business in the city OF Alexandria 1t was
founded in 1920 by Mr.. &C smoot on a
small scale where its Offices and main build
iugs are now, corner Wilkes and Washing
ton streets, as q tannery, &c. To-day ths
works occupy two squares and the gresi or
portion of another adjoining, with buildings
ard yards for tanning storage OF hides,
leather, tallow, oils and bark for tanning oil
superior quality, which is procured from the
Slste of Virginia. This is one of the largest
tauneries 10 the South and owing to their
large trade, which extends throughout the
States, they are compelled to have railroad
switch run along side Of their warehouses
for the purpose of receiving and shipping
freight, they having tanned last year sbc u
s. 600 hides and handled over 500 cars 10
1866 their tannery in Sperryvile, Kappa
hammock coGnty, Va, was established
They make specially of what is well
known and he's gained o wide reputation
| for its superior quelity-"scoured oak sole
| leather" Their machinery is of the latest
improved make, with engine Of 60 horse
| power to run the same They have hide
houses in Washington and Georgetown for
huying hides for their tanneries where they
pay the highest cash prices They also pur,
chase largely from the West and elsewhere
The present owners are Messrs. Henry
| Smoot. VIM B Smoot and J. Clinton Smoot
e,andsous of MIR. G. c. Snoot, the founder
Of the business, who still! run it under the
above firm name They are we'll and H.
yorably known throughout large section
Of country as energetic and capable bust
| less men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
ALEX A-NDRIA.
TUESDAY EVENING. JANUARY s.

SENATOR STANFORD of California, who II
may be remembered contributed quarter
of q million dollars to the fund that elected
Mr.. Harrison President, in recent inter
view on the subject OF Chinese immigration.
said
the Chinaman il o disturbing element
in our civilization. II cannot bs assimiis
ted with our population. II is mistake 10
,hink tina, he would come to this country
in snch numbers as to overruu us. lie mas
never colon!z ID suy country in the worlds
history hut the island of Formoss, and he
probably never will. The prejudice against
him among certain class OF oar people,
however. is verv great. 81 long as TINS
n-eiudice exists think it better to Keep
him away"
Mr.. Stanford says this Of race which be
acknowledges coud never come to this
country in such numbers to "overrun US.
But Of the negro, who is a vastly more dis
tprbinp element ia our civilization, who
cannot he a simulated with our population
who has already become go numerous d
to ontnumber the white people in severa
of The Southern States, and against whom
the natural race prejudice is a great dea
stronger that i! is against the Chinese, Mr.
Stafford says never word, at least as re
uorted, except that be must be granted al
the privileges and immupi.ies OF, and Il
whom must be accorded all the civil ant
political rights epioyed by, the most intelli
gent white man, Why Mr.. Stanford wou't
diminish the number of superior, and in
crease that of an inferior, element in tht
country's population, only he and his fellow
republicans can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

Hope for season bids the world fare
we'll" when q man finds himself in the re-
lentless grasp ofneuralgia, but he smiles and
takes heart and courage when his wife
brings bottle of Salvation Oil, the greatest
cure on earth for pain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
Report Discredited.

OTTAWA. Ont., Jan S-A cable dispatch
published here reporting the appointment
of Sir George Baden Powell as plenipoten-
tiary to Ottawa and Washington on behalf
of the British government in the fisheries
question is discredited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
RattIe at NEandainy.

LONDON, Jan. s -Adyices from Mandalay
state that battle has been fought between
the British forces and the Karens, wild
tribe of the country. The British lost i've
killed and the Karans two hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
Asomnambnlist Killed.

New BRUNSWICK, N j., Jan. 0.-EArls
ibis morning Ann Baker, aged so. q boardh
a Langan's Hotel, while walking in her
sleep removed The window sash and fell 20
feet to the pavement She Was discover'
al a. In but expired shortly after.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

Too DEAF TO HEAR THEM old gen
tleman of Vesuvius, in Rackbridge county,
afflicted with deafness, called few nights
siuce at the house of o farmer he wished to
see on business There was no one in the
house, and seeing light in another house
u the vicinity, he went there and knocked
There were only two ladies within, and, they
being alarmed, called from the window to
know who was there. The aged visitor, be
ing deaf, did not hear them and resumed
knocking vigorously. The women fed up
stairs, taking pistol with them. The old
man continued to knock, and, taking him
for tramp. they fired at him. He contin
ued to knock, and they empted the revolv
er, but none OF the balls took effect. Some
men 10 the vicinity hearing the fusiiads,
came forward and settled The matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
DIED.

On January Sth, at 1915 Il. m, Of pneumonia,
JOHN KELLY, in his ooh year. 10" Funersi
from the residence of h bro,her-in-lsw, Daniel
0'sn!iiysu. 721 Gibbon street, Thursday moru-
ing, at 10 o clock Friends invited 2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

The literature on dress during the last 10
gsars, would form an imposing collecli Il.
Equally curious and imposing also would
be the collection Of ail the empty bottles
used in the last ten years for DR.. BuiI's
Cough Syrup
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
Railroad Opened.

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. s To day he new
Ohio River Division of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad was opened for business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
Reyenue Receints.

WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-The receipts from in
terns revenue to-day were $301 ,O49, and from
customs S4G1 1873
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

The REV. GEO II THAYKR, of Bourbon,
Ind. saw Both myself and wife owe cur
lives TO SHuoH's CONSUMPTION CURE
Sold by + s. Leadbeater & Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

THE PANAMA CANAL company havlag
expended I'll its fuode is now tying to in
dnce the French government to lead it
enough money to complete lis work
Though the completion of that work will bi
more conducive to the interests of this, than
any other country, the U. S Senate yester.
day passed. resolution warning france
against leading such assistance as that re
ferred to. All the republican Senators
voted for the resolution, and though mary
democratic Senators spoke in opposition 10
it, when tho question was submitted, ~
but three OF ,hsm voted for it als1. Why a
Senator, nny more than msn in private
life, should vote for measure which his
reason does not approve, is what only tie
democratic Senators referred to can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

BALTIXoRs Hoo MARKET. Ian. There is
a fair supply of Hogs on the market, q few hun
bred in excess of last weeks numbers The quail
ity will average trihe better than that OF last
Monday receipts. Rough Hogs are hard to sell
a. the lowest quotations, 61ss7c, while there is a
moderately good demand Tor light Hogs, which
range ut 71.ss7 4c per 10 net. Receipts this week
1926 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET. Jan. lib
Cattle were offered aid sold as follows: best 4 ga
AZ; good 4a4E.c; medium 3laa4c; common
2i5a316. go Sheep and Lambs were offered
and sold Sheep sold Mt 3lda4aac, and Lambs at
4 lsaG L.c. Calves 5laa6&.c. 10 Cows and Calves
brought S2oa35. Market brisk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7-Becf Cattle were in
fair dcmaud aud prices advanced extra 8 las5a. C;
good 5a514c; medium 4Aa4aac; common BABE
fat Cows 2Aa3 lbc. Soeep were in good demand
and with only light supply prices advanced 4c;
extra 5aAa6c; good 5t.45 Be medium 4l9e5c
common 3ihs4s.c per ID. Lambs 8 9e7 lhc. Hogs
we're sctivo, but prices closed weaker; extra hi
Cages 7as47 iac; good Westerns 7c State 6l4s6aic.
Mich Cows were in fair REQUEST at S3Oa6O. Mich
Calves were active at DAT lsc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
ROBERT poRrNER BREWING COMPANY

Oae OF the chiefinduslries Of Alexandra
is the one whose name ia the caption Of this
article. Established in 1862 on very mod
crate scale by Robert Portner. it hes grown,
little by little, IS the merits OF It's product
have become known, until il has assumed
its present large proportions. IL remained
In the hands Of Mr.. Portner exclusively till
May, 1883, when stock company was
formed with Mr.. P. as president, Mr.. c A
Strangmsnn as secretary, and Z. Mulhau-
ser superintendent, since which time large
additions have been made, snd a still
greater NEED of SUCCESS attained. The
works occupy two full equs,es and have the
latest improved machinery. The shipping
facilities are the best possible, tracks run
ming directly in front of the doors, saving
much time In filing orders and enabling
customers TO receive their stock with the
shortest possible delay after ordering. They
employ about forty regular brewers, beside
engineers and helpers They import hors
from Germany and also buy largely 10 New
York, while Canada and the West furnish
them barley. They have depots and bot
Ting establishments at Richmond, Norfolk,
Lyncbburg. Danvlle and Hampton, Va ];
Augusta, Ga. Washington, d. c.. Whining
too, Charlotte, Goldsboro and Raleigh,
North Carolina, and Greenville, South Car
DINA. Under the present efficient manage
ment the works will undoubtedly continue
10 grow, ard its business to increase. giving
still more prominence to our city and its in
dustres, and directly, as well as indirectly
aid in the upbulding of their business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

THE WIDOW of John Kelly, the late Tam
many chief sent Mayor Grant, of New
York, the following message on New Years
Day Tell him that when he takes his
olfic, he must put his enemies out and his
friends 10 Such advice was to given Mr.
Cleveland Had he followed it, the demo
Gratis of New York would lave given him
as many votes as they gave Gov. Hill, and
would thereby have rs-slected him. But, In
an evil hour the President listened to the
mugwumps, and was heguiled by them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

Tt is said that Mr.. Parnell is almost penniiesi
from the constant drain on his resources
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

Why WILL You cough when Shiloha
Cure will eiveimmedaier relief. Price l0cls.,
so c,e end 81. Sold ~ f Leadbeater 8.
Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

1t is said that Austria has .faiu become alarm cd
10y the movement of Russian troaps on the from
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

DR. Hoist. German, has written the
life of John Brown. The knowledge the
author has of his sui oct may be judged by
the following extract from his book. THE
deed of Joha Brown'y life sprang from a
spirit as euileleEs, as pure, as true and as
unselfi. n as that Of child" And this Of a
man who 10 Kansas called up people in the
night and shot them down as they opened
their doors. The best thing that can be
said of the murderous old yilaia whose lie
DR.. Hoist has written, i that he was iDsane
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
GEoRGER. NIL & CO.

The reputation of the factory CT the above
firm for the production of crackers, cakes
and candies, situated at ZIG, 21S, and 900
north Lee street, for the superiority of It's
products is second TO none. Among their
specialties are farna and animal crackers
and fancy snaps of assorted havors. Their
list of goods comprises over 100 varieties.
These goods f1r purity and price are un.
equaled and are handled by the leading
grocers throughout their section. They
manufacture extensively confectionery
Their list Includes confecioners' specialties,
generally such ~ bon bons, penny goods,
assorted sticks, balls, French mixtures, Sc.
They are sole producers of the brand known
as THE Pure Stick CT Candy" The firm
also carry 10 stock select assortment of
cigars and tobacco. The business was
founded by Mr.. Hill 10 1869. and owing to
it's steady growth it resulted a few years
ago, in the admission of Mr. r F. Tucker
into partnership uoder the present firm
name. The brick building now occupied
By them is 56ll20 feet in dimensions, three
stories high, finely equipped with the latest
improved machinery and operated by
a % norse power engine. The ca
pscity of The works is over fifty ba-
rels of 11ur per day, They employ
a large number Of hacds and keep constant
~ on The road travelling saeamen. Their
trade extends throughout Virginia West
Virginia, North and South Carolina end is
still growing, owing to the superiority ard
The low prices of their products.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

The result of the e'ec:ioa 10 Windsor. Cansda,
YESTERDAY looks as if the people of that coartry
we're not crazy TO be made follow ctizsns of these
OF the unitad States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

DURING the discu sion OF the Chinese
treaty in the U. S. Senate, the democratic
members of chat body frequently minated
that the California opposition 20 Chinese
immigration was not as real as might rca
sonably be expected from the Glamor with
which it was urged by California repubi-
cans. A short time has developed The trn!h
of these limitations, for it now turns nni
that the farmers OF California are Complain
ing of the scarcity and high price Of farm la
Dor, eau ed by the exclusion of the Chinese,
and that they want that exclusion stopped
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

pAINT YOUR OWN BUGdY-Just received tho
L following new line of Colors: Olive Fouce,
Ponceau, Ecarate, and Jet Coach BLACK. CAL fcr
sample For sale by
ian25 W. i. CREIGHTON 3 %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

BALTIMORE, Jan. S.-Gotlon fairly active
middling 9s. Flour active and firm; unchange'
values Wheat-Southeru scarce and steady
tultz 1O04107 longberEy 10o4l0S; No 2 South
ern 100: Western firm No winter red spot
95i 6,95a, Feb 962.a97 March 9St,a99. Corn
Southern higher aud wanted; white 4oa44
yellow i0s43 Western firm; mixed spot Al l1s
lia.. Jan A 'os41ai Feb ll7sa42; March 42A
a42l1: stcsmer spot 39ls Oats quiet and steady
southern ard Penna 30a33; do Western white
So .3S do mixed 29a31 graded No white
33. Rye nominal at so. Hay steady prime 10
choice timothy $40 504$17. Provisions steady
for car lots Mess Pork SO. Bulk-meats loose
shoulders &c: long clear sides ~. clear rib sides
7s,c; sugar picked shoulders Sc; sugar cured
smoked shoulders 9l4c; hams 12a12ta. Lard
refined ga Butter dull; Western packet II 20;
creamery 20a2S Eggs tteadier at 16a17 y
Coffee easy Rio cargoes II. Sugar quiet
soft T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, Jan. S-The stock market was
veal. ct the opening this morning, the declines
from last evenings final figures extending to Is
per cent There was little more animation than
at that time of dsy during the past few days.
The activity, however, disappeared toward the
end OF the hour, and at = o'clock the market was
very dull and steady at about opening prices all
through the list. Money essy at BAD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

CROP CouGHING-LUNTs COUGH syrup
~ will cure your cough you will only give it,
trial. Price 10 and 25c per bottle
sep25 j. D. II. LINT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

ALrxAaDEr4 MARgEr. Jan. S.-FIoar is IN
better domPnd, and sales are we'll distributed as
to grade at current figures Wheat is without
change and iaiJly sctiyc receipts are very small,
and choice milling lots readily bring the extreme
range of prices; we no:o sales at from 20 to 104,
Com is steady at 40 + AZ for new and old, as to
condition. Rye 80 to IS Oats 50 to "a Eggs
1G to H. Butter 16 to 30. othor produce is
easy and in good supply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
Author of the Murchison BETTER.

Los ANGELES, Gala. Jan. S-Mr. o..
goodby, the author of the famous Mnrchiscn
letter, who:e identity WAS revealed yesler
dav, says he did no, until few days before
the correspondence WAS made public, have
a conception Of its importance in political
sense. When he did, the thought of the
far-reacbing effects and possible conse'
qusnces of himself, personally, rather alarm
ed him. Finally, however, after confer
ence with few confidential friends in 20
m ona ,iu Guiding his two attorneys,P C. Toner
and W. A. Bell, it was determined to make
the .l-tters public aud on the l9:h OF Octo-
Der the letters were brought to Los Angeles
by Bsn, acting for OJsoodby. They were
placed in The hands OF Judge W. F. Fi'zger'
aid, member of the republican State Central
Executive Committee; Henry I. Gage, late
delegate to the republican national conven-
ton, and Col. Fl. G. o is, editor OF the Times,
aud tbeae three decided to publish the letters
without referring them to any committees.
State or national, or 10 any other persons
as the campaign was then far advanced and
further delay was deemed impolitic. They
were accordingly published on the 2lst OF
October in the columns of the Los Angeles
Times and soon found their way 10 Nav
Yark
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

IF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot ind Any
SPECTACLES TO suit you go 20 HENRY
WlLDT'S and have your eyes tested, and you.
will have no moro tronbn uov2O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

WE MAKE a specially of Gentlemen Neck
w wear, Collars and Cuffs tho very latest
styles, p. bottom prices
CHAPMAN. Agent,
now f2f King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

OISAL AND JUTE F0DDER YARN just re-
~ ceived at 32S King street, for sale wholesale
and retail by
scp15 j r. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

10 BAGS CHOICE RIO COFFEE just received
1U by Ldec31l J. c. hILB6RN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

BALTIMORE, Jan s-virginias consolidsted
=; past-duo coupons =: do 10-40s 35 bid; do
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

CHICAGO, Jan. s, II q. m.At this hour the
Nav option is quoted as follows: Whoat 104 u
Corn 367sa37 oats 2Sa2Sls Pork $i3 81; Lard
ST CPS; short ribs 81 07l1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

GARDEN TROwELS, of superior quality, solo.
" cast steel, just received at 32s King street
Alexandris, Va.
my2l 1T. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08

New YORK, Jan. S.--Cotton quiet upland:
913 is; Orleans 10 JIG futures steady. Flour
firm. Wheat dull and steady. Corn active and
higher. Pork quiet and strong S14al4 so. Lad
quiet and strong at 81 %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
FOR SAGE.
COKE

C0kEi COKE, COKE
C0NNELLsyLLE COKE, for house puIposes
on hand and TO arrive. For sale by
oct23 ". A. SMOOT & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-08
GEO L FREN Oh

GEO. Il tRENCH
Established the book and stationary busi-
ness in 184S directly. opposite his present
etand. All and 40 King street, which is IN
doubleday the handsomest and best stocked
store OF its kind 10 the South. The build
ing, which is owned by him, is 26x100 feet
in dimensions aud two stories in height.
The first floor is used for his store, with a
full line Of goods, such as school, blank and
miscellaneous books, magazines, reviews,
daily and weekly papers, and is known as
headquarters for pub ic school books, as he
supplies large section of the State of Vir.
GINA with them. He also has fine assert.
ed stock of stationery, including Marcus
Wards Royal Irish linen and all OF the foest
grades of English and American make. He
makes specialties of the following lines
Fine Russia leather and Japanese goods.
fine gold pens, pencils, Wostenholm's and
Rogers fine pocket knives, fine writing
desks and work boxes in wood and Russia
leather. Mr. French is also agent for the
E,tey organs and pianos and the Royal St.
John sewing machine. The second story is
occupied by his printing Office, where is
turned Ont large quantity of plain and ar
tisIic book and job printing. Mr.. French's
trade is extensive and still growing-both
wholesa!esnd retaii-owing to the superb
GRITTY OF the goods he handles and his low
prices.