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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-03
DRY GOODS.
IMMENSE ! N M REDUCTIONS
e c.1 n

Homespun neg style Tress Go',:c, Il! pure wool,
wide double width. worth sc reduced 10 soc;
Black S1rah SIZE, ezra W d =, 45c; Henrietta
Engli Caahmeres, new spring shados, wide
double width, 25c; orsdlle Csmbric, finest quail
ity, yard wide, / DC; Fruit Of tie Loom Bleached
Cotton, yard wide 8lhc; shecting Cotton, real
good quality, 20c China silks. 80. 45 and 5Oc !;
our 81 25 Black FIonch SILK is su 3crior quality
and extra wide width; Co.oIcd Elk Velyets e9,
81 and 81 Ladies' Cloth Dress Gouds, yaTt nd a
hall wi:c, oil pu. @ WOOL Soc Balll isgan English
Stockings doube hetls, double toes, three pairs
1913; Black Silk Mchair Brll'autine, wide
double fold, %, 81 and BIC; beautiful Plaid Dress
Goods, immense assortment; Pl.id Muslin auc-
tion bargains, s, 8 and 10c.
VALUABLE PRESENTS FOR CAsH GUS
TONERS.
cash purchase amounting to $5 entities you
to one of the following valuable presents: pair
extra largo sizs Damask Towels, worth Toe; a
dozen pure Linen Fripged Napkins. 75c; pair
of s TX Embroidered Bridal Corscte Toe; Honey
comb White Bed Quilt 75c; Turkey Red Table
Cloth (24a yards lopgl worth Toe; Throe pairs
BaIbriggan lsh Stockings, 75c.
A cash purchase amounting 10 $40 or more en-
titles you To lsr; e.eizs handeome Bridal Quilt
worth 81 so; a pair of elegant Bridal Corsets,
worth 81 So two pairs # extra large size Dam
ask Towels, worth 81 so; one dozen pure Linen
Dama5k Napkins, worth 81 90 and many other
valuable prssents for our cash customers
Do rot neglect to bring this sdverts' ment with
you when you come, aud we will show Sou on.
cash bargains IS you read them OF. No credit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-03

y1INE WINTER CURED HAMs-3 tisrcos mild
L Sintcr-cnred Hams small sizes, just received
and for sale low by r
apps JIG. miLbuhN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-03
NOTICE.
aIlBuRN'S POSITIVE CURE
F8sa GssYIES, FEy&R AND
T7A1AEF2

viii positively BEEAg UP chils snd Fover IN
zIDE OF Nv sNTY FOUR HOURS
These clgsuics ac5 directly upon thA liver, and
Can 6o ob:a:ne' Of tho following druggists in
klexandria Va. al soc per box. or Of Lewis c.
M,burn, sole manufacturer, 7o1 9Th street n W.,
Washington. o G., or sent b5 mail Ipon receipt
of price Warield & Ball, f. 5. Lesdbester d
Bro, Ernes. L. Allon, .ioEn D. II. Lunt D. st&bler
&. Co, w D Hudson, C::as. g. Lonncn snd W. L.
Smith. feoi4 ON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-03
Carters Cash Store,
III MARKET SPACE,
Near Seventh street,
Next Door to Boston Variety etore,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
CORPORATION NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CITY TAX XPAYERs.

Collie tors Office, July 1, 1891.
Notice is hereby given thst the tax bills for
1891 are now in tho hands of the Collectors. The
attention of all parties interested is respectfully
called to the following extract from the revenue
bill of that year:
Upon all bills paid in full by the 10th day Of
July, 1891, the Collectors of Taxes shall allow a
discount of ten per cent. and on all bills paid by
the 10th day of ofSeptember S91 they shall allow a
discount of five per cent, and on all bills not
paid on the 1st day of December, 1891, there shall
be assessed and collected penalty of five per
cent. upon the amount of said bills, and on all
bills remaining unpaid on the 1st day of June,
1892, damages at the rate Of six per centum per
annum shall be paid.
Office Room Nc 8, Csmoron street side Mar
ket Building. P. F. GORMAN,
Collector Northern District.
A. F. cox,
jy1 lot Collector Southern District.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-03
goR OVER FIFTY PEARS.

AM OLD AzD WELLTRIED REMEDY.-Mrs.
Winslow 8 8, othing Syrup has been used for over
Fifty Years by Aiuisn. OF Mothers for their Cht-
dre Whils Teetaing with Perfect Success: II Soothe'
the Child, Sefseas the Gln, Alays all Pain; Cures
Vind Cpl;e and is the best remedy for DidrrhGa'
Sold by Druggists in every part of the world. lts
value is incalculable BE sure and ask for MrS
Winslo,o's Soothing swup, snd take no other kind
TWEEN ". five cents bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-03
NITY LICENSES.

y
All persons carrying on any business requiring
license will make application for the same; TO
wit: All Liquor Dealers, Com mission Merchants,
Fertilizer Agents. Land Agents, Insurance. Agents,
Agents for Renting Houses, Brokers and Bankers,
Private Entertainments, Boarding Houses, Eating
Houses, Public Rooms. Thestres, Shows, Circuses,
Flying Horses, Attorneys at Law, Physicians and
Dentists Daguerrean and Photograph Artists and
Agents, Livery StableE, Dealers in Merchsr disc,
Coal and Wood, Bill Postera Shooting aleries,
Vehicles of every description. Hearses, Fish Deal
rs Oyster Dealers and all other classes and suJ
ects embraced in the corporation ordinances and
laws of tho State. GEO. DUFFEY,
Com. Rev, room Market Building,
ie1 or No. 324 King street.
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FOR SALE END RENT.

DoR RENT Or SALE BRICK HOUSE 2O9
j. north Columbus street, five doors from Christ
Church. Apply to ]. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-03
MEDICINAL.
Wake Up.

IL Oo "
morning with a bitter or
bad taste in your mouth,
Languor, Dull Headache,
Dependency, Constipa-
tion, take Simmons Liver
Regulator. 1t corrects
the bilious stomach,
sweetens the breath and
cleanses thefurred tongue.
Children as well as adults
sometimes eat something
that does not digest well,
producing Sour Stomach,
Heartburn, Restlessness,
or Sleeplessness-a good
dose Of Regulator will
give relief. So perfectly
harmless is this remedy
that it can be taken by
the youngest infant or
the most delicate person
without injury, no matter
what the condition of the
system may be. 1t can
do no harm if it does no
good, but its reputation
for 40 years proves it
never fails In doing good.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19

Phillips awakened in her. Georges eyes wan
dered over the figure by her side. -,
She's dressed in jest the same cloes,' she said
to herself. s'pose sh'd be 'shamed to 60 round
here in that old shawl
George wore a rough jacket which seemed to
have been purchased where Philip Barrett procured
his garments for il produced the same effect on
the bebolder But Roweny en- carry off things
concluded George in her own mind
The two tramped about until nightfall. George
made several small purchases in reference to the
fact that she was "fXn' that is, fixing to be
married She thoroughly enjoyed herself She
almost felt diSsipated
When they returned Rowena thought it seemed
good time to use two more meal tickets, and
they went down to Mrs Jarvis's table again.
1t was now the hour Of the greatest crowd
They were obliged to wait a few minutes before
they could have seats.
The saleslades with whom Rowena had spent
that evening nodded and laughed at her. Ihey
sat opposite where the two found places Ihey
a t5eg o oSfSS AND AND Very %
She listened greedily to what they said about the
different kinds of goods that were fashionable
this spring.
There's been such feeling for small checks
along back" said one of them, but guess 'taino
Yes; m YOU know there was quite feeling
for large muffs in the first of the winter our
firm got a lot" ~
$50 did ours. Amt it funny about the silk
mufiiers? | give up wearin' one s soons saw
all the girls from the country had lem. We used
by the muller she wore If she was from New
ton, twas blue and brocaded. The Maiden girls
went into fine stripes" ,,-
They laughed shrlly They gobbled ana drank 1i
They talked Of the different theatres, ana usualy
called the more noted actors by their first names
They kept an eve on George, who did not try 70
disguise her admiration for them She was lost
in looking at their slim waists as they lett the
table They all wore black frocks, ana theSe
frocks encased their waists without wrinkle, ana
were as unyielding TO any movement OF the wearer
as IL they had been IRON The bangs on thelr
inane foreheads were all of the same length ana
of the same degree of frizziness. 1ney only
varied in color. .h.
Miss Martin, who had trained so on the nlght
of the oyster supper was in excellent spirits Sne
informed the company that she was gphI ~ LII;
BorstOn" that night, and she woulu peO 'i0S
couldn't guess who had invited her; -, =.
Several of the salesladies immediately trien 10
guess, and each attempt was greeted WIN NoIeS'
When Rowena and her guest were mounting
tho basement stairs George said, almost enVious-
lv that she hadn't known that Roweny hen SO
much GOOD society: but then she supposed DOTS
ron was full of good society.
As they reached the hail. Mrs. JARVIS, aU her
+iclyet-table beolxoned 10 them. A.
aThere,s been something left for you. NusS
Tuttle 7 didn't know what TO do WIN II eA-
actIv and so I had one Of the girls put IL uo"h
suller. guess you'll find it all rlghI. 90 oor+b
"Goodness! exclaimed George. Wia !. on o5 co" Va
can it be? Can't go with ye to git III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
HE WAS A MAN FOR ALL THAT.

It was in West-st and there was @ crush of trucks
that blocked the way from pavement to ferry entrance.
man with ragged clothes and stained face stood
at the corner and begged every man who passed him TO
give him ten cents. He was the picture Of degrade
ton and misery. There nothing about him to
indicate that he retained any Of the sefrespect of
former days.
woman with child In her arms and another
clingng to her skirts endeavored to the choked
up street. She got in among the wagons and the fly
ing wagon tongues and clankiDg harness terrified her.
She attempted to escape but heavy wheels blocked the
way and right over her stood two immense truck
horses. Then she screamed. man darted out from
the sidewalk. Catching the horses by the reins he
threw them back on their launches aid cried out to
the driver with oath TO keep back Then he opened
way through the tangle with a determined
Let take the little girl he said, and picking
up the child carried her across the street. guiding the
frightened mother: When they had escaped from the
lam he set the child the ground, bowed clumsily
and worked his way back through the blockade TO hts
old stand on the corner. That was ALL but his head
was up q little higher and he looked more like man
until some one along and he sank back into his
degradation with the old whine Oh his lips for few
cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
HER uIsDIRECTED SYMP4THY.
THE REWARD OF A GooDNATURED "o"AN
WHO WAS IMPULsIvE.

THE REWARD OF A GOOD ATURED WOMAN
WHO WAS IMPULsiVE
Che ,ros one ~ those impulsively KIND hehrueu
or,or who extend their sympathy TO everybody anu
70 everything that they think needs IT, wiiether " -
invited or not. She sat In one OF inc cIoSs.'0" 49,.
elevated train the other day, and Opposite nei soy
,ronon An umbrella leaned up against inc sed' "
tween these two and they were Oo'" Ou'''N
numbers OF popular magazines ..uhro,,a
The svmpathetic was talking OF an u'iioie,i"
be had recently lost by leaving it In the cars, on"
Ind gone down 10 the place where such loS' aFuo' %
stored TO reclaim II, but 1t was not therc' IN
annointment she felt in not finding II theie'
had been dvarfed by the sorrow she expehehoou "on
.he sa the rows on rows of other lost articles which
th,r owners had not come 10 reclaim. She pictured
10 herself In vivid coors all the tears and regrets Una,
that great array Of lost articles represented, anc she
almost wept herself nm ~,
Az she was telling all this TO her companion, one Vi
the women opposite her got up ana left the car Inc
umbrella was left behind, and the sympathetic WOMAN
saw at glance that another loss was ABOUT 10 Occur
under her very eyes she thought OF Gaining wv
forecthil woman back but she was already ou' Oh "'
nlatforn OF the cor beyond hearing She thought then
:, ti care Of the umbrella herself and advertising
t ,h. gunner She was sure the guard would keep the
umbrella himself or some dishonest person would calm
IL ana t hen II She should take it herself people might
think She, too wanted 70 steal II. ihat % vome
10 horrihle but what was she 10 uoT II sohio-
pc PC bad mt himself out little her account she
would not lost her umbrella and Now v eee a MS
pTnan from similar loss, and she could not MAKE
Tp her mind Just what way to do about IL. no"
provoking! ,,,. Ia. eosb.d across her mind
The woman on the station platform Tba i h9T
anu anu moving on by this time, but In
the twinklne of eye the symPaaeuc r %OH ibe
t s patform and with her head out OF the WIN
Sox Was calling and gesticuating wildly 10 the aston
shed woman at whose feet the umbrella mao ntchiuo
n.r oI arm and feminine voice shouting In her ear :
MJiow dare you throw my umbrella out Oh me whaO"
YOU horrid creature - IN nave you "io'eu
IL was the other woman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19

doctor took especial delight in teasing his mighty
rival Even few weeks before his death, ne
swords with Bismarck as an equal on the floor q
the Reichstag. -
Dr. Windt6orst's honesty was never questioned:
He died poor man. He declined all donations ana
gifts from his numerous admirers, and In conse;;
quence was obliged TO support his family by legal
practice, even to the end Of his days. He worked
daily from o'clock In the morning until mid
night For sixteen years, while attending Par
lament in Berlin, he occupied the same modest
room, with its few pieces Of furniture, in the
There he was treated one Of the family.
He was gallant and .knightly to all women
and never referred but in fattering words
was always in good spirits and enjoyed jokes at
his expense. He was much amused in the early
days Of the present session at the receipt Of q
had found Dr. Windthorst's statute In clay, among
the idols an altar In the interior Of the Cees-
tal Empire. His friends made great sport Of
his severe fall from the stairs of the Reichs-
tag several weeks ago he could not help, testing
with the men who ran to ms assistance, although
his face was cut and bruised. But TO quiet the
fear of his wife in Hanover, he sont the message:
lalia, my beauty has not been injured"
well, if Ludwig can make jokes, l know he
is not seriously hurt" remarked the good womani
who had stood beside him for fifty years. DR..
Windthorst never recovered fully from the effect
S Of t9 death fall F which almost fact yea hase1 ss
x-Minister-whose hatred. OF Prussia alone kept
him from occupying the highest official PLACES
seemed to be more rcconciled with the new order
Of things, and almost renowned the hope Of see
ing Hanover again an independent kingdom. His
latest speeches were not filed with the former
bitterness and he showed some pride In the great
ness Of the Empire. While his mind was wander
ing in bis last delirium-as though voice from
the other world-the dying man spoke with feeling
of the present Emperor and Empress. and among
his final words proposed toast TO their health.
One-half hour before he breathed out his life he
was conscious. His faithful daughter, who wa
waiting to be recognized, fell upon her knees. and
begged the father TO forgive any act Of childish
disobedience of which she might have been guilty.
But, my child,we have never quarrelled" came
his last words. "Take my love to mother when
you return to Hanover"
With the name of his wife upon his lips he
died.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19

conversation goes out Of fashion for the time
"And l can't go to her house againi'
".No, DEAR
Has she got it ont"
There is no answer to this question, and soon In
still louder whisper comes:
Mamma, is that the bonnet that you toio papa
about7"
eyes, darling"
care those the feathersi"
"Yes, dear" .,.. g.,
q" No answer to this.
You tod papa so'
"Yes, DEAR ,,-, -.
"Mamma,n In q louder whisper she's looking at
you" Some one filters. Yes, dear"
She looks mad
Yes, dear" -,
Tho brakeman slams the door and the mother looks
up from her book Just in time to hear the child go on
d" guess she heard what you said about the bonnet"
what bonnet, dearl'
e. Mrs. Browns. You said"
astOp your chntterlng:' says the mother stenly
while blush steals up from her throat to her forc
head. Don't open your mouth again. Then she
reads again. but she forgets to turn pages and the
blush fingers in her cheek until the train draws into
the station and the people crowd out from the car
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
IT WAS 4 oxE.sIDED CONVERSATION.

The little girl who talks to her mother in the rail-
road chr started another crossexsmination cf her
mother the other DAY. the train was dashins along
toward New-York. The iniudicious mother was READ
ing. - ..,,.,, MA
cot ON saws the child. Her mother does not hear
her. 49,, l.,
loud whisper .,
a Aren't YOU ever going to speak to her again y
mo. dear" answers Mamma, not lifting her eyes
@Not If she takes back what she said about 'ne
chorl"
"No, dear"
some of their neiChbors heau To smile and general
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
One Pure Article of Food.
THE ROYAL BAKING POWDER OFFICIALLY
COMMENDED.

is particularly gratifying to to know that
the baking powder which they have long been &C
custoed to using the Royal has invariably gone through
analyses made under National and State authority, not
only without reflection against of mpurty unwhole.
Someness, but each time more emphacally Endorsed az
the superior of all the baking powders of the market
The health authorities of number of States have re-
Gently made exhaustive examinations of this character and
with the uniform result of finding the Royal superior to
all others. The United States Government Chemist after
examination for the Indian Department. made the
phatic statement that THE Royal Baking Powder is the
purest in quality and highest in strength of any baking
powder of which have knowledge The authorities o.
Canada have been making elaborate study the baking
powders sold there The official analyst of Ontario says
as the result of his investigation that he finds the Royal
Baking Powder far superior to the others and goes far
recommend its in preference to any other Like
wise series of five hundred tests for strength made
by public analysts and other chemists of prominence
throughout the country show it to produce average of
twenty-five per cent eavening gas than of its
competitors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
W0MAN WHO KNEW SOMETHING ABOUT
HORSES

One Of the few bright afternoons recently enjoyed
by NEWCOMERS served TO bring out brilliant array
Of promenaders and cqupages In Fifth-ave The drive
was crowded with carriages, when one OF team Of
horses attached 10 q rafting banging numbering Fifth
ave stage slipped and fell AS is usual in such common
occurrences the ling animal served to entangle him.
self In his harness in such way that every time he
struggled 20 arise he ipped and made 10 fall again.
The commotioa caused group OF promenaders to
gather at the spot and there the usual amount Of
,guyng" OF the driver by the bysanders Tho driver
was stupid fellow. and persisted IA trying ~ make the
fallen animal rise 10 his feet.
Among the interested group Of watchers were TIVE
handsomely dressed One OF them became I'm.
ratent and rritated at the stupidity OF the driver.
''Clara hold my muH." she said. as she handed the
dainty bit OF fur 70 companon Stepping from tho
curb she quickly ooened the caeh the chain section
OF the traces standing horse and then unfastened
the hame chains In front leaving one horse free This
sufficiently cleared the ENHANCEMENT To enable the fallen
horse 10 get up and the women went on their way
the one who had been prompt saying; III makes mo
angry 90 see men charge Of horses so fearfuy stupid
I. M always easier 10 release standing horse than 70
untanale the harness Of the fallen one and when the
other Is led away the down rise easily Men are
stupid anyway"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19
Wide as the pOles.-Mrs Hignup-what is the science

Wide as the POes.-hrs. Hlghup-What - INC 5clence
OF your treatment, DR.. Newschool! - , - -,
br Newschool (homeopathistl-t Is very simple
We take the poison which produces disease weaken
by successive reductions, and administer 10 In small
doses. Like cures like, yOu know. , 49,, -
Mrs. Hlghup some days laterl-What Is TINS new
Ivmph treatment YOU are using, DR.. oldsehooi
pr oldschOOl--It Is very simple: We take ule
poison which produces disease, weaken IL 6y sncces
1--we reductions and administer II in small doses-a
mild form OF incubation, you know. - .
Mrs Hlghup tan hour later-What Is all that ruihpus
mt I'm the street -, auh,
tn9---New.York Weekly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19


the reply.
"Ah Then beg pardon" said the woman.
If you are Minister, l cannot give you my
house 1t is impossible for me TO change my
lessees every time the King changes his advisers
Throughout his official career in Hanover DR..
Windthorst manifested relentless hatred for Prus
STA and her policy, and endeavored to counterfeit
her power by playing into the hands OF Austria
After the war of 1866 he accepted the inevitable.
There he became at once a leader OF the
Guephs. Upon the formation, of the En-
pire he was sent TO the Reichstag
where he placed himself at the head Of the
marty known as the Centre because Of its middle
position between the Conservatives and the LIB
erals Since those days his career Is familiar
Although at first only the Catholics joined his
ali factions men OF high and low degree, men dis
tinuished for their ignorance and men dis
tin0uished for their education. The party grew,
and to-day controls Southeastern Siesia the greater
mart of Bavaria, part Of Wuertem6erg, west
Rbineland, Westphalia and Hanover. DR.. Windt-
horst. the deadly enemy OF Prussia, the advocate
of particularism, the friend Of states rights,
WAS able for years TO identify the Centre with
the tiuelphs and to treat with bismarck
os a nowarfnl minister. Bismarck was his arch
a1amY Him he attacked on all oc-
casio1s. For years the Two men would
onf sneak and windthorst could not be persuaded
70 linear at the Chancellor's parliamentary
soirees" Not until after the death OF the ex-hlng
Of Hanover did the two men sign temporary
truca Windthorst attended the entertainment IN
tha Wilbelmstrasse, secured pension for tho
,.St. AND daughter Of his former master, ana then
again renewed his attacks. Bismarck feared him
more than any member Of the Reichsta9. ana the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-19

recruit was brought Up for medical inspection, ~
the doctor asked him:
Have you any desectsi"
ayes, sir; am shortslghted."
How do you prove itf' A.. IN -
Easily enough doctor. Do you see that nal -
yonder on the wall ~
sWeI. dont.r-Cdotso per Ridsra
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-06-09

ally clear, and the questions to be sub
mitted being agreed upon everything
is in train and arbitration may proceed
and Judgment be given before the year
is out.
In the meantime what about the pres
ent season? Are the seals to be hunted
by the company extra energetic perhaps
in view of a possible tabu of year or
two, and the outsiders as well, or will
an understanding he arrived at in time
to save the seals for this season from at
all events every one but the lessees?
The British Government has always
expressed its readiness to come to an
agreement that there shall be, subject
to conditions, a close season. The only
parties who appear to1be interested in
delaying the mutual arrangement for a
close season are the lessees, and they
can hardly be suspected of desire to
kill their golden goose, or in other words
exterminate the seals in one or two sea.
sons, 80 the delay is somewhat unintel
| ligible.