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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

THE BANK OF ENGLAND.-Tae NV York
Commercial AdvertiSer Gays: How great have
been the changes 10 financial arrangement
forced upon the Bank of Z lSland by S
measures TO relieve the Birio2s may be seen
by q comparison of the banks present state
meuts With those of year ago. AT ire
close of last month the bank held $50 402.
Sl7 10 the account OF 'other securities" than
government consois. A year ago it held
only e2l 600 900, the additional nine mil
licns sterling and upwards, Or S4S 600 900.
consisting almost entirely of the securities
held against the fund advanced to the Bar
ings. Tns fuud is further accounted for in
its debit items OF 'other deposits'
than exchequer funds. which is low 60
500 543 10 excess OF the cams Item year
ago. o. Nsw York bank statement
this item you'd b, entered as losns," an
eccauGt Which Goes not appear 10 London
bank -etnrns. as reserve against this
heavy increass In liabilities the bank has in
creased it's stock of gold about G4,0OO,O00,
making q reserve OF nearly % per cent.
sgainet the lisblites II is therefore inevi-
table that until toe Barring estate Ia Iiqui-
dated the Bank Of Eogand will absorb en-
sbnormaly large snare OF Europe's gold
Fortunately the Bank of France, out of it's
exceptionally large accumulations OF gold in
1882 was able to supply the need without
strain. The French bank holds to-dsg near
IL So, 000, 900 less gold than it held year
ego, showing that The excess reserve for
London's needs has been drawn almost an
rireiy from Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The Grand Lodge
K. OF P. colored. of Virginia, which met
in Its sixth anpusl session 10 Petersburg on
Tuesday. atj ,uTued yesterday. The follow
ing officers were elected Grand Chancellor,
W. r. Green, OF Richmond; Grand Vice
Chancellor ]. Il Brooks, of Manchester ;
GraUd Pfela,e, W. a. T~ltty, of sutf1lk /;
Grand Master of Exchanges, VIM. Ii. Reed,
OF Portsmouth; Grand Keeper of Record
and Seal, VIM. Toy of Portsmouth; Grand
Master Of Arms. Junius Crump, Of Rich.
mond Grand Inuer Gnsrd, John Hill, of
Suffolk Grand Outer Guard, G. Fl Green,
of Newport Neas; Grand Medical Register.
Dr.. FL L.. Harris. of Richmond; Supreme
Representative 80 the Supreme Lodge, which
meets In Nav York August 5. 1891, Wm. III.
Reed. of Portsmouth. TIE next session Of
the G,and Lndge will be held on the second
Tueydsy 10 February, 1892
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
Death of Hon A. n. H. Stuart.

Especial dispatch to the ALEXANDER, GAlErE
STANTON, vs. Feb. Is Hon A, h &
Stuart died this afternoon a one O'Clock
Mr.. Stuart Was horn in StOuoton, hfi
2. 1907. He foiahed the stndV OF a~ 81 b.
University of Virepi. in 1928, and Wa cd
mitted to practice 10 Stanton in ihst yet
10 1886 be was elected a member OF the r
ginis House OF Delegates from Augua'
county, and was re-elec ed in 1887 aud lS5'
In lS4l he was elected ca Representative
Congress from Virginia, end served Ill lSb
he was presidential elector on the Clay ticket q
1874, having been from his early years pefso4'
friend of Clay. He was also presidential el"ii
In 1918. In 1850 he was invited by Pre.i az
Fillmore to be secretary of the interior, winch ~
Ace he held till 1853, and then returned to st'aa
ton to the practice Of law. In 1856 be " :
member of the convention which nominated f'
moro for the presidency. He was deegaic
tho Philadelphia National Uni Convenror
1866
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
Court of Appeals Yesterday.

Hurst against Duisny. From the Circuit
Court OF Northumberland county. Reversed
in favor Of appellee, Judge Lewis delivering
the opinion. ;.
Dsihl sgeust Marchant. From Circuit
Court of Middlesex. Affirmed, Judge Lacy
delivering the opinion.
Gregory against Parker. From the Cir
c1it Court of Portsmouth Reversed, Judge
Fauntleroy delivering the opinion. Judge
l. cy dissenting.
Bibb'e administrator against No,fIlk and
Western Railroad Company. From Oorpo-
ration Court OF Roanoke. Affirmed, Judge
Richardson delivering the opinion, Judges
LAWS and Hinton dissenting.
Muscoe against Com mon wealth. From
the Corporation Court OF Charlottesville
Affirmed, Judge Hutton delivering the
opinion, Judge Fauntleroy dissenting.
Tyler. receiver, against Rlcamore. From
the Circuit Court of Clarke county. Al
firmed, Judge Lacy delivering the opinion
Hunter sgaipst Bach, and Hollesrn
against Meisel. Rahearings allowed.
Bruce against John L Roper Lumber
Company Reheariog denied.
McVelgh's executor sgainst Howard.
Put on privilege docket.
Richmond and Daville Railroad Company
sgsinst La Prad. Order of continuance set
aside and case passed.
Wingo. Elicit &..Crump seaiDst Purdy.
Further argued hs e. r. Pollard, esq, for
appellants and Richard B Davis, esq, for
appeilees.
r. W. MalIet, efq, wss allowed to pfac-
tice ss counsel 10 this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
TELEaRAPEIC BREVITIES.

Boomers Opera House block, .at Waukeop,
Iowa, was burned yesterday. Loss S26 OCO.
David Fox. the ouly survivor of the Not
tingham, Pa, mine explosion of gear ago,
was killed ct Wiikeabarre, Pa, last niebt by
blast.
a Chattanooga, Tenn, special says doc
tore declare that City Attorney Warder, 10
Jail for tho murder of mis- son-ln-law, is un-
doubtedly insane.
At Wichita, Tex, yesterday, the Windsor,
Commercial, City, Wichita aud Depot no.
tells, five wooden structures, were burned,
together with elk other houses. Tosa! LOSE,
$4,000
Gay Jewet.. son of Representative Jew
EFT, of Worth county, Iowa, who. for num-
Der of years, has been museum wonder, is
dead. he was thirty years OF age and
weighed 74O pounds.
John G. Moller committed suicide in New
York, last night, By shooting himself in the
left ear with q revolver. He was found this
morning lying dead on the floor OF bis office
at No. Broadway.
10 the Omaha, Mob, jail last night ply
siciaus forced food down the throat OF Il. M
Rodgers, who tried t, commit suicide BIS
starving himself, after confessing to com
plicity In Pennsylvana murder.
A letter has been received from missing
Cashier Spau dicg, of the Aver, Msss., brok-
en- bank, in which he states that he began
taking the banks money about four years
ago, and taet it was all lost in speculation.
The work of grading in Jackson Park at
Chicago, 10 preparation for the Worlds Fair,
Ia at s.sodstil, Late yesterday afternoon
lot of idle workmen fading that they were
unable to induce the Italians, WAC we're a.
work, to strike for an advance in wages, at
tackled them and drove them off.
The Alabama Senate to-day peesed the
House bill to retlstrict the State into nine
Congressional districts, the number to which
ihs new apportionment Is based on the last
census. Tae Legislature has divided up the
black district By attaching black ccuoties
to @hite counties, 80 that sold democratic
delegation is assured.
Tho library committee of the Massachusetts
State House has informed Mr.. Edward Everett
Warner that the State does not care to buy for
$50 900 or even $1,000 the sword of General
Washington which he wore when he surrendered
his commission. 1t appeared at the hearing that
Mr. Warner had offered the sword simultaneously
tc Massachusetts,, New York and Pennsylvslis
J.B Fleet, agent OF the Northwestern Elevator
Co at Arthur. N. D., was ordered and robbed on
Wednesday. The murderer occurred about S1O,-
600 in money and Fleets gold watch.
The two negroes, Proctor and Young, we're hung
at Dover Del. this evening. They slept fairly
we'll last night and bresk'asie ed heartily this
morning
Gen. Won Braun committed suicide ia Berlin
| to-day by shooting himself With q revolver.
Tho dock strike at Liverpool has collap%d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
asRs or TEX Dkf.

Ssmusl Morey, of "Morey letter" fame,
died in Nashua, n z. yesterday.
The conferees on tho ratification apprt
p,iaiion bill have practically reached an
agreement.
Wm. D. Cross. cnlored, who was to have
been hanged 10 Washington today, has
been respited until April 10.
Hon. William Mckinley made speech
at Toledo. Ohio. last night, criticis'ng Mr..
Cleveland's tariff reform utterances.
The son OF General Green B. Raum, Per-
sion Commissioner, Ia accused of shsrD prac
tice in connection with pension called for
by Brooklyn widow.
Mr.. Jay Gould was taken suddenly III at
st. Augustine, Fla, yesterday morning and
left at once for New York by special train
on the advice of a pbyalcian.
TbeNorthampton election yesterday for o
member OF Parliament to fill the seat OF the
late Mr.. Btedlaugh resulted 10 the election
OF the Glsdstonian candidate by large ly
increased ms j1rity.
Thirty men were killed and number
mere injured In terrible boiler explosion
In The Quebec Worsted Company's factory,
at Hare Point yesterday, mention OF whlcn
was made in the GAZETTE.
A report comes from New York of 8
scheme of Jay Gou'd to absorb the Balt!-
more and Ohio Railroad in great line from
ocean to ocean, but The report is denied by
Vice President Smith, of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad
Conflicting statements are mnda regard
ing Gioson's participation la the alleged
plot to blow up distiIery in Chicago. Gio-
son ASSERTS his innocence, and his son Gays
the suspicious liquid fouad in bic estcbei
was Schiedam schnapp5.
"Jack the Hair Gutter" that singular
and iuscrutable maniac. came out OF mis- bid
lag place again Last night in Harlem, N \
repeated his usual performance OF trying to
snip gir.'s braid a5d vanished before the
eyee of an aatonished and brealhless police
Dian.
Mrs. Harrington. of Kinssand, n j., was
mucn frightened early yesterday morning
TO wake and see burglar in her room. Is
be placed a revolver ct her head che scream
ed loudly and aroused the household. The
burglar ran down stairs and escaped through
back window.
The body of a young woman was diacov-
cred in secinded locality nChsmbers street,
London, yesterday. She had been horribly
gashad with sharp instrument and her
b ead had been almost severed from the body
The police believe that the murder WEE the
| gork of Jack the Ripper"
A lot occurred at the Clark Thread Mills
At Kearrey, n. j yesterday evening. The
geg spiuners were sttecKed By crowd.
4 stream of water from hose line in The
mills was turned on the crowd. Stones
we're thrown and many windows broken
and several persons hurt. Further trou
BILE is expected
a poll OF nearly ell the legislative bodies
now in session made by New York Herald
correspondents to ascertain the preferences
of de- % oc,atic legislators for the PresideG-
tisl candidate in 1892 revealed an over
whelminG preponderanoe of sentiment IL
favor OF Grover Cleveland az against David
3 Hill he poll standing Cevel 1,5l5
Hill 100; doubtful ard scattering 276.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
The Watterson Letter.

Mr.. Henry Wa.terson, editor of The Louis
vile Courier Journal. says he wrote the let
ter to Gov. David B Hill, IF New York,
aud which Governor H says he never re
ceiyed and pronounced forgery.
Col. Williams Governor Hills private
secretary. said that he was positive that
Watteraon's alleged letter bad never been
received at Albany. He opens all OF the
Governors msl, and if such s;tsr had
been received he could not have overlooked
It. Scme of Governor Hills friends are 10
c!ined to think that Mr.. Wattsrson msy
have written he letter whsn under more or
less mental excitement, and then forgotten
to mail it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

RAILROAD NRws-A dispatch from New
York says Presidsnt Inman, of the Rich
monl Terminal Company, denies that he
holds al option 90 the Baltimore and Ohio
stock, but admits that negotiations hsve
been held with President Mayer by which
the Richmond Tarmna! may control the
B .ltimore and Oaio sooa. He says ia about
ten days, when thu rest of the directors par
ty returns from the South, meeting of d.
reclors will be beld and some action taken
towards giving he Richmond Terminal bat
ter connection with New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

STABBED BIS WIFE Ard CHILD -John
Farrell, an ex-sol6!sr, thirty two years cid,
who is partially paralyzed lie suca way
that be can talk but irperfeotlv, stabbed
his wife and youog child in Washington
Yesterday Farrell has Oh several occasions
been noticed to oct queerly, and It Is sup
pos, d that he Is sc least partially insane.
As soon az be did The stsbbing he fed from
the house, and Ia still at large. The woman
was taken to the hospital. The extent Of
her irjnries is pot yet known, but it is
feared tnat she will die. The child was not
go badly burt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

no DOVER ALLOWED In the Court Of
Appeals yesterday Judge L.wis handed
down an opiniou 10 Hurst against Dulsny.
This case was from the Circuit Court OF
Northumberland. TIE Sapreme Court held
that when q msn buse piecs of property
and gives deed Of trust the ssme day his
wife is not entitled TO dowsr in It, Opinions
on this same point have been delivered be.
fore in the Supreme Court. This .ses re-
verssl of The lower court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
g:2v1HIA GEws,

Representative O'Forrall has appointed
Ei~ard B Goid. son OF MIR. L. D. Gold, CT
Clarke county, cadet at the West Point
Military Academy foc thu Seventh District
OF Virginia.
The fF;eeath ennual convention OF the
Youcg Mems Christi n Association OF the
State opened at Lynohburg yesterday.
Judge G. g. Grat.oc, Of Il astisonbuSg, was
elected president.
The President has { MED the application
for pardon in tie case of Robert L. X. Ba'D.
convicted Of nn=appllcatiou of the funds ct
the Exchange National Bank OF Norfolk,
aud Sentenced to five year, imprisonment.
William h. ewood, alias "Haislp," 3
white tramp, who is serving cus sentence
for yagrercy 10 Roanoke, wse indeed yes
terday on The testimony OF Detective Camp
bell, of O5io. for the murder OF Thomas g.
Massie in d Gambler. Re is only twenty
three years CID. and is from Pittsylvania
county.
Information reached Richmond yesterday
of the death of Miss Watkins, the young
lady r New Kent county who vas, week
or more ago, supposed to be 9esd. About
the time mentioned colorei maD came to
Richmond and procured B. cofiu for toe
burial of Hiss Watkins. When the man re-
turntd he found Mias Wstkins sitting rp
and partially convslescept. II seema shat
the young lady had gone off into trsEce.
A few nights ago Hugh Hammock, en-
aged cit FAC OF Nottoway county, WAS robbed
on the highway of thirty dollars by two men
who afterwards knocked him down and left
him for dead. Mr.. Hammock's skull ia
fractured in two places and it is thought he
cannot recover. Scott Bishop. en- ex-convict,
was arrested upoD suspicion Of having been
one OF Mr.. Hammock's ssasilsnts. but slip-
ped bis shack es and made bis es cape while
beiog cor veyed to jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

TIE NORTHERN mugwumps, Mr.. CieVs-
laud'a especial admirers, are among the
most persistent and malignant OF the Sou'h
haters. Tue Springfield Republican, one Ct
their organs, says:
The enthusiastic friends of Senator COL
man Lave been prompted by lis sSil!ui
management against the Force bill to eue-
aest bis name for the next Presidential
nomination OF the democratic party. The
subject is hardly serious one, however,
:roin the fact that Senator German comes
from southern State. Rapidly az the "sr
preiudices have faded from the public mind
II aie, 1t would be too rash an experiment
fr the democratic States Of the South to
ask Inc assistance OF northern States 10
electiug q southern man."
We'll, ii norharn democrats, twensy-;!x
years sitter the var. hate the South wit6
such iotensity that they refuse to vote fer
loyal" democrat from loyal" State
imply because that State adioina southern
State, Why, thsirs the fault and theirs tie
LOSE, that's all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
ACCORDING 10 The monthly statemont o

ACCORDING 10 the monthly statement Of
&c T ca ury Department. the tuosiaiaFy
silver coin, that is coin ranging in aenooln-
aim f,oan half dimes to half dollars. now in
the yauIts of that department, amounts to
taen>y.thrse million dollars, which sun Is
Included Ia what is called the Treasury sn'-
pla7. Bn', ewing to tue enormous pension
bills, the. surplus hiss bssu go reduced that
it is composed almost entirely of this snb-
siliary coip, and as that is not legal
tender. when drafts upon it are coatem
plated tie Treasury officials say that while
il is counted ss surplus it is really no eur
plus u. all, es it eau not be used. And this
is only fair samp'e OF the way In which
Treasury accounts are kept under repusli-
can management.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

AND SO Mr.. Wattersoo. after all, did
write lattey to Governor Hill advising him
to withdraw FROM the Presidential fight and
to support Mr.. Cleveland. We'll, Governor
Hill never RECESSED the letter, and M.
Watterson nov. doubtless, wishes he had
never written it. Why ne did write it can
he understood by these who know him, bat
why he published it pssseth human ucder-
standing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
can management

Mr. CLEvELAND's bold opposition tc the
silver bill more than ofssts the opposite
quality as Manifested by the revocation of
his o.d 81 for the return OF the southern sgs,
at the threat of tho G. a. r. He deserves
praise and viii! receive 1t from most right
thinking men for his manly and straight
fory ard course on the bill referred to. Bat,
uncomplimenlsry as it Ia to popular suffrage
right ra,ely wins its favor, and In his case 1t
has, in al! probability, deprived him OF 8
third Presidential nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

THE New YORK meeting to which Mr..
cleveland sent his anti-silver letter was not
q democratic, but so-called reformers'
meeting, composed of the men who tried to
deteat the regular democratic ticket In New
York ssS November, aud the failure OF
waose efforts resulted In the election Of 8
democratic U. s. Senator from New York.
tha frat one elected since 1875.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
HfEN's FURNISHINGS.
UNDERWEAR

UNDERWEAR
IL pieces of Cartwright & Warmers best
full regular made White Drawers Siz 8
30, SO. 3S snd,44
Original prico 1925.
Remnant price $50,
pieces Furley & ButLrum's best Eng
lish full regular-made Shirts and Draw
ers. Shirts sizss 81, 42 and al. Draw
ers. Sees SO and SO.
Original price 81 so
Remnant price 81.
pcss best Ger nan made White CASH
mere Shirts and Drawers. Shirts, sizs 81.
drawers, sizes SO, 80 and 40.
Original price S425.
Remnant price $3.50
(FIst floor, first annex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

At Chattanooga the Tennessee ~
marked 354 feet at 10 o'clock last nigh! 3"
ls still risiog rapidly with en- almost S:'
tainty OF exceeding 40 feet. Part OF ~
suburbs of East E I'd Ia under water 8; III
also the railroad tracks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
DIED.

TIE funeral of tho late Colonel LLEwELLYE
B0XToN, OF the Episcopal High school. will take
,lace from the Chapel of tho Theological semins-
ry near Alexandria. Sunday morning, the 10th
instant, ct II o'clock. The interment will b, in
Ivy Hill cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
IRISH AND GERMAN DAMAsK PATTERN
or OTHS

RISH AND GERMAN DAMASK PATTER
CLOTHS.
small lot of fine Bleachcd Darask
Pattern Cloths, soiled from handling,
which we have marked at ire following
prices to close
1 Cloth, size 2x2lb yards.
Original price $3.50,
Remnan. price $3.50
3Cloths, SIZE 2x3 yards.
Original price 1915
Remnant price So.
. Cloths sizes 213 ysrd'.
Original price So so.
Remnant pric, So rs.
! Cloth, sizs 2x3 ya:d.
Origiual price $3.50.
Remnant price $4.
Second floor, 18th st. builjing)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

To enjoy good health. aim to always I'e
abundaut sleep this can generally Or;
cured by management unless yea aS'i =
crying baby, In which case Dr. Bd u D+'
Syrup will greatly assist. ~
4 very good Recommendation u.
Old Sau'a Catarrh Cure for iIfu.lz'' 3"
was cured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

The IS b ,int ballot for U. S. Senate
the Illinois joint assembly to-day shovel
break In republican and F. NJ B a. rsl''
The bsl OF resulted as follows Palmer III
0glesby. 81; L'nley, 1G; Steele, 2 / {
Hubbard. l G B. Farwel', 1 NJ. W. VI
thews, and P. II. Donnely, l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
The Gillian Rebellion

NEW YORK. Feb. 13.-Messra. Flu. si
Company to-day .recsived the foIloF'
o,blegram from Chill: "Pisagua bom9F j
ed ard burning Blockade ceased at We
paraiso"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
DRY GOODS.
OFFICE OF WOODWARD s. LoTHROP, J
CoRNER 18th and F STREETS N. W.,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
FEBRUARY 13, 1891.

FRIDAY-WEEGLY REMNANT DAY.
Linens, Roady made Belwesr, and
Childron's Wash Dresses merit special at
tention to-day. You will find among
Wooden Dress Stufs remnants in all
lengths suitable for many purposes.
M1-All remnants may be found dis
played on center tables near their re- s.
spective departments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

e man 10 Missouri sues for divorce from
his wife because she would NOT 90 anywhere
with him, bnt insisted Oh his remaining ut
home 10 take care OF things.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

Es- CONFEDERATE VETEsANs The men' =. g
of 4. +. Leo Camp, Con 'ederate Veterans WI
semblo at Pstterson's stablea Washington :
Sunday morning, Feb'y 18Th, at 9:i1 o PEI.
sharp. 10 attend the fune 81 of our lac coiDi - =.
Co.. Llewellyn Hoxton. Uni % III, hats and % >
By order Of the (omman1er. a.,
b13 2t EDGAR EARFiELD 40 =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

IA ". B.ltlm3re street. Ba!to., Nd.
A Method!s5 preacher bintsd that 1t
would be rics 10 20 to Europe, ss hia throat
trouble wss ast;ing worse, !as tbs good Geo
cons sent FOR a bottle OF Dr.. BulI'- Cougn
Syrup, ar;i consequently DOW eujoy 3 pod
sermon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

A NEW AND PERFECT. sfi' y,
"A OF DRESS CUTTING taught in 8 ieF . 4
Patterns cut to fit The 6sure without cl''
seam.
Also a few irst-class AGENTS desired uo,a
Miss ASBURY, BraddocS Iii g.
Hours to 6p. m. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13

lam ons of the Oldest horse-shoers in the
town snd have used ycu- Salvation Oil for
cracked heels, mango and eand cracks with
horses; it gives pe:feeS satisfaction.
CIla w LEE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-02-13
FRIDAY E7EEIaa. FEBRUARY 10.
In TEE good cd times when silver col

In TEE good cd times when silver coin
was as desirable as gold. and therefore
sea zee, it was even richer in pure silVer than
tn silver bullion on the market; contained
more pure silver than an equal weight Of
billion, and was sought after by silver ouS"
e-s. was boarded. and became 30 scarce tes'
fractional paper currency had to be useo,
and notes Issued of the denominations OF
SITS. 81. so and s1.25 In order to stop this
condition of things and keep. silver COLDS III
circulation and make them plentiful, theS
were de5ssed and less pure silver put III
than than their fsce value. The effect was
instantaneous. Like causes produce IKE
results. Lat the present silver coinage ooi-
lars as well as Subsidiary, contain as mucn
pure silver as an equal weight OF bullion
end the vaults of the Treasury Department,
which every year or two have to be eo-
larged to afford storage room for depfeci-
sted silver dollars. will coon be empty, ano
good dollars ba In the hands OF the people