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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21
DRY GOODS.
WHAT SHALL WE BUY


This absorbing question be readily answered in part
by visit to establishment and inspection of the varied
stock of useful and attractive articles which exhibit
In our department Of goods for the furnishing and beauti
vine of the home than usually well equipped
For the more expensive class of gifts mention scovered
elder down Quilts slkcovered down Pillows sacovered
down Quilts and Pillows chenille velour and damask Table
and Stand Covers Towels for USE Towels for decoration
Tray Covers Dressing Table Scars Doies Napkins Table
Linens soft eecy Blankets from the moderate priced and
full to the fine products of the California and Minnesota looms.
Good Comforts from 75c $3.50 each Rugs in all sizes
and qualities Fur Rugs wool and fur Carriage Robes Art
Squares and Carpets.
Dainty little Fur Robes for the little ones lined in silk and
fine atnes and covered either with selected goat angoa
sheep skins, in prices from S. to S.
large line of Travelling Bags from the cheapest the
really handsome club and Gladstone leaened goods Prices
range from soc So and ST. Umbrellas from So5 So
The neverain9 demand for Handkerchefs finds supply
fully up to its requirements many choice goods from the
useful hemstched cottons SC the really choice enbrode
ries ranging price from 25c to SI25 EACH Nice andker
chiefs fancy boxes. Silk Handkerchiefs All classes of
gentemens handkerchefs
Centlemen's Neckwear-We offer in this line much the
largest variety have ever had stock Tecks Pus Four
n-ands Ascots &C.; also fancy and plain Suspender and
all kinds of Shirts and Underwear.
Pocket Books Card Cases. Ladies and Gentlemens Kid
Cloves urtopped Cloves and lined undressed Kid Cloves
The celebrated Centemer Glove at New York prices.
Coaks and Fur Muffs many varieties and low prices
This season have added full line of Fancy Screens
Wood Screens cherry oak and white enamel with daperes
suitable japanese Folding Screens paper and CLOTH prices
ranging from 75c to SIS.
ONE PRICE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21
LOCAL BREYITIES.

I his is the shortest day in the year.
There is a plentiful supply OF oysters
at the wharf.
The school holidays commence to-
morrow evening
Water will be turned out of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio canal on Friday.
The snow of yesterday Frustrated
the wires of the telephone line between
this city and the upper country.
y horse belonging to Mr.. ]. T. Pat
terson fell on the ice at the corner of
King and st. Asaph streets this morn
ing and was badly hurt.
The remains Of the late B. w. Hun
ter, who died in Washington on Mon
day, were brought to this city to-day
and inferred in Ivy Hill cemetery.
In Washington yesterday Judge VIII
son concluded his argument in favor of
the motion for new trial in the cas- e
Of Howard j. Schneider and the judges
took the case under advisement.
a horse belonging to Mr. j. G.. Phil
lips was taken suddenly i'll at the cor
ner Of Prince and st. Asaph streets last
night and fell. The horse was finally
gotten to his stable this morning.
Mr.. John Friscrofit while Oh a lad
der making telephone connections at
the new railroad bridge over Hunting
creek this morning, fell and broke his
lee between the knee and ankle. He
,,.,.. I-n,, H.. ,l,n t.,
Mr. Henry Strauss, anticipating the
wants of his many customers, has stock
ed his store with supply of clothing,
gentlemen's furnishing goods, &C.,
which surpasses any that has been dis
played hereabouts for years
The body found drowned at the
mouth of James creek, Washington,
last sunday, was recognized yesterday
as that of Walter Buford, of Norfolk,
who went 10 Washington on 4 visit to his
sister and had been missing since Sat
urday.
Attention is directed to Mr.. Isaac
Eichberg's advertisement of staple ar
ticles and novelties suitable for the
holiday season. Mr.. Eichberg has a
large and varied stock, and purchasers
can find many articles in his line to
suit them ut this season.
H. j. Jacobs, a Baltimore and Ohio
yard brakeman. was killed yesterday
morning at the track on First and 4
streets northeast, Washington. He step
ped oil the engine, got his foot caught
in a frog and was run over and killed.
His remains were carried to his home,
li5 d street southeast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21
DOLLS OF ALL SIZES.

Are grouped in artistic confusion. WHITE
and COLoRED BABIES, DOUBLE JOINTED
DOLLS. making the movements of the limbs
almost life-like. There are bewitching
BISQUE DOLLS, blondes and brunettes, with
pretty curly hair, dimpled cheeks, and pearly
teeth. All nationalities are represented. Even
the CHINESE and JAPANESE have been
admitted. JUMEAU'S imported Dolls dressed
in the highest Partisan fashion. Dolls that
cry, dolls that laugh, and dolls that can talk
and say papa" and mamma" The cxhibi-
ton is simply wonderful In a word, it con-
tains all the thousand and one things that
make Boys and Girls happy and Christmas
dear TO their hearts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21
Christmas Holiday Rates.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad will
sell excursion tickets for four 4 cents per
niile one way for the round trip TO ill points
on the Richmond and Danville system within
800 miles of Alexandria. Tickets on sale
December 23d to Doth inclusive. also from
December 3ist 10 January 2nd inclusive,
limited to january fth. 1885. For school
and college students presenting certificates
signed by the principal or superintendent.
lhese tickets will he sold from December 10th
10 26th inclusive. limited TO January 4th.
/ So: To amy point ON the Richmond and
Danyille system within the States of Virginia,
North Carolina. South Carolina and Georgia.
For further information apply to THOMAS
MOSS Ticket Agent Alexandria, Va.
hn..i q innl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

NrppED IN THE BUD.-A visiting
comedy company gave a performance e
nj the Opera House last night. The
ol2y ap1ouneed in the newspapers was
HE Nugget Ciaim,p bat st the foot OF
The programme ii was stated that u
sparrina match would close the enter
tainment. Mr.. }. NJ. IIili, lessee Of the
Opera House, after learning this, inter,
viewed the manager of Che troupe and
told him the sparring match feature
was not in his contract with the COM
psny and said no such performance
Should rake place Later Mayor Strauss
learned of the intentions OF the comedy
company. having been informed by
Lieut.. Smith, and he proceeded to the
opera House in person and issued or
ders to the Lieutenant, Officers Hayes
and McCuen and Special Officer Cole
man to stop the unseemly performance
should it be commenced and arrest the
participants. II is needless to say the
sparring feature was omitted from the
programme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

4 STRANDED FAMILY.-Among those
who applied at the station house last
.,ieht for shelter from the biting cold
we're a mau, lis ~ile and five small
children. who We're oil rne.r way TO
Charles county, Md, where the bread
winner of the party had secured work
en- farm. They came from Rocking
ham county, Va, arriving here yester-
dav morning with the intention Of TAX
jns the steamer Charles Manchester for
Glvmont. But the boat had left this
mort before the train bearing the family
arrived here. and the party found them
selves in dilemma. The man had n
lew collars in his pocket, about enough
10 nav the motel bill for one nights
lodging for himself aud family. Fore,
seeing the discomlorts which would
arise from waking up ona cold morn,
inr. in Il strange city, pennies anu
with helpless family to care for, he
yery sensi6ly applied for lodging at the
station house. The officers, after hear
ing the man's story, took them in, ar,
RANGED an upper room for the party aud
sade IL warm and comfortable until tins
fsorning. when TIE family left, grateful!
!or the care which had been takeH Q!
them during the night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21
Peculiaritics Of Whisky.

Speaking of ''jags," did You ever hear
how different whiskies will effect your
dreams? One who is not a topper tells
the following: A$10 brand which is the
best in the market, makes You dream
of winning faro, striking it rich at poll
cy, or holding hand at poker which
one would be q fool not to stand pat on
aud bet all he had. An IS brand creates
the idea that You made q fortune easily
and lost it. and you are rcgretting it.
Had a good time, however, when you
did have money. 4 So one does not
make YOU dream oiwealth of winning
at cards, but gives the impression that
q good position is awaiting youraccept-
ance; but friends are 10th 10 part with
YOU and you stay to have good time.
4 81 variety gives whirling headache,
and YOU are riding u merry go-round.
A man insults you, but you can't get
OIL TO hit him. Faster and faster you
ride, and grow so dizzy that finally you
fall off helpless, yelling Police !
The policeman comes and arrests
pou. You are heavily fined in the
court. You are obliged to sit for hours
among ugly-loolling vagS. No one
comes to help you at all, and You are
mad. A 50 makeup throws YOU into
spasms as soon as the eyelids close.
You murder a man and Try to escape.
You can't run ut all. 4 policeman and
mob settle on you and you are almost
beaten to death without heing able to
cry for help. They finally disappear,
and when YOU try to get up, q large
black cat with great yellow eyes APP
pears and fastens its Elngs in Your leg.
With wrench away goes the calf of
your lee in the cats mouth. The cat
runs oil with its head and tail high III
the air. \ boa-constrictor reaches
down from the limb of a tree and coils
around YOU wild horse runs at you
with open mouth and flaming eyes land
beaten, bitten, wrenohctl. and squeezed
almost to death you awaken with a
terrific yell, only to find after all that
it was the 81 whiskey You wonder
how much worse the d. t. can be. Any
one reading this can select the proper
brand. Don't buy any thing cheaper
than - or you will lose your reason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

SMOKING AND HEART DISEASE
think have knocked one superstition
of the doctors completely ont, This is
the belief that inveterate smoking
causes heart disease. Out of Il total Of
46O deaths due to heart troubles that
have come under my observation dun
ING the past two years, only two of the
victims were regular smokers Drink
caused the largest portion Of those dis
eases. and so the deaths Fifteen years
ago. when was back in the oil regions
Of PENNSYLVANIA, a doctor told me that
would be dead mau within TWO years
IL IS | quit smoking. My heart was
affected, he said and the tobacco, by
increasing the organs movement, ag-
gravaled the malady. Six years ago
that same physician passed through this
CITY on the way to Colorado for his
health. tie Mas almost a complete
wreck and his heart was in a very bad
state. happened TO meet him, and
almost the first thing he said was:
You quit smoking long ago, | suppose
"Well. scarcely" replied. Il smoke
now on an average IS cigars day, and
never. telt. better in my life NQp nev-
cr saw such IN astonishca man IN your
life. 70 make long story short, | got
that man TO smoke Il cigar, and before
the morning was over he had smoked
five. Tobacco put him on the up-road
to health again and he is living yet
81. Louis Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

i,REuEs.-The threp-masted schoon-
er 4. p. Novel;, Captain Hunter, load
ed with lumber and bound from Suf-
folk to New York, went ashore or Hog
Island bar early yesterday morning
during gale. The crew was saved by
the gallant efforts of Captain J. f.
Johnson and crew, ofthe Hog Island
Life-saving station, The vessel is re-
ported total loss.
The three-masted schooner McEllen,
hailing from Philadelphia, loaded with
lumber, went ashore few hours later,
opposite Smiths Island Life-saving sta
ton. There were no signs of life on
board. It is supposed the crew desert.
ed her ut sea. another three-masted
schooner, name unknown. went ashore
posed to have been taken Oft at sea.
1t is reported By the Merritt Wreck,
ing Company that both vessels will
probably be total.
The schooner Robert H. Parker has
gone ashore about one mile southeast
Of Cape Charles light and sunk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

REruBicA DEFEATED N NEBRASKA
Tho Nebraska State Supreme Court yesterday
refused to issue the writ asked for in the Clay
county contest, thus throwing the matter out
of the courts. The cases were brought by the
republicans. who tried to secure II writ TO
compel the clerk of Clay county TO ISSUE GER
tificatcs to the three republican candidates
for the Legislature instead Of to the indie
pendents, who were elected OH the face Of the
returns. The basis for The appeal to the
courts was the fact that the names of the i'll
dependent candidates were printed twice on
The tickets The republican hopes of captur-
ing the Legislature have been shattered by
this decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

The DEIs COMPANY and the Land
ana River Improvement Company did
not hold their proposed joint meeting
to-day, and, as was the case Yesterday,
nothing definite has yet been arrived at
concerning the intentions OF either. \
Joint meeting Of the two organizations
will be held tonight when, it is thought,
conclusion will be reached as to future
operations at New Alexandria. In
consequence ofthe meeting tonight, that
proposed to be held nj the Opera House
has been deferred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

HAVE been great sufferer fiom catarrh
for over ten years; had it very bad, could
hardly breathe. Some nights | could not
sleep and had to wall; The floor. purchased
Ely's Cream Balm and am using it freely, it
is working Il cure surely. have advised
several friends 10 use it, and with happy re-
suits in every case. 1t is the medicine above
all others for catauh. and it is worth lis
weight in gold ! thank God have found Il
remedy can use with safety and that does
ali that is claimed for it. 1t is curing my
dealncss.-B. ". SperIy Hartford. Conn.
dccl2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

Police REpoRT.-Last night was
clear and cold. Fourteen dodgers and
one prisoner were at the station house.
The only case before Mayor Strauss
this morning was tliat Of q hans-lip
eolored individual about ~ years old
who said his name vas Smith, and who
could give no coherent account of HIM
self. He said ut times he was from
Harrisburg. Pa. Chester, Baltimore and
Washington and didn't know where he
was going. He had been arrested by
Officer Howison for vagrancy and when
searched certain crap paraphernalla
was found on him. lie was given iii
teen minutes time to get out of the city.
Maria Thornton, coloreG, charged
with stealing dress from Mrs. VIM. J.
Herring, was locked up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21
HOLIDAY GOODS.
, urcp,vn.s Srnnry Fr1

A HUSBANDS SUDDEN FLIGHT
"Sell the property and do the best you
can for yourself and children; 1 leave
for Australia" Such was the brief
message received on Monday from J.
B. Paul by his wife at Johnstown, Pa.
A few days ago Paul borrowed $500 on
the property, which is worth $1,000,
and on Saturday he left town suddenly.
a gun in the hands ofa neighbor, with
whose wife he is said to have been too
intimate induced him to depart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

MUsICNL.-Thc 3ith complimentary
rehearsal of the Alexandria Musical As
ISOLATION. given at their hall on King
street last night to a large and appreci-
atiye audience. proved that the associa-
ton is now. under lis present excellent
leadership. nearer the goal OF periec-
ton than it ever has been since lis or
oanization. The orchestra and brass
selections were of the highest order ana
we're well rendered and heartily APP
Dlauded. though i'll the last selection by
The band "Sambo's Wedding,' there
seemed to be lack ofSymphony. The
special features of the programme were
rendered by Miss Clara Rosaiy and Mr.
W. L. Cooper and Messrs. Geo and
Ed. Waterbury. Miss Rosaty's first
solo. .In Qucsto Simplice." was rem
dcred in her best and most feeling man
ner. aud was most enthusiastically en-
cored But it was in her second selec-
ton 10. Hear the Gentle Lark, with
flute obligato by Mr.. W. /. Cooper that
she most delighted the audience. Her
voice. pure. rich soprano, tIled the
entire hall, Mt times assuming the sweet,
clear notes OF the flute to an almost IN
distinguishable degree. Mr. Cooper IS
without doubt one of the best flute so
loists ever heard on the association 5
stage. The MeSsrs. Waterbury gave
n musical half hour, performing on
the xvlophone, bells, cornet, French
horn, piccolo, flute, either and musical
classes with Il skill that bespoke unusu-
nj talent and much hard study. Taken
ali in all. the musical WAS decided
success in every particular, and if the
Improvement which has been so notice
able during the present year continues,
the next rehearsal will mark an epocii
in the history of the association
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

The Homestead. Pa, poisoning cases are
being considered to-day by the grand jury.
A gentleman interested in the prosecution
said to-day 80 far as we have been able to
learn the number of persons who died from
the effects of the poison they received num-
Der 80, but many other workmen, some of
whom will appear at the trial are dying on
their feet"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. December 21.-Thc stock
market opened firm and to per cent. high
or and the whole market became strong at
the advance. The market shortly after 10
o'clock made further fractional advance but
subsequently several stocks declined fraction
ally. At the lower range of quotations lib
eral buying orders appeared and sharp rally
cnsucd. Money is per cent. bid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

Mr.. Henry Hams, of Webb City,
Mo, writes: II am firmly convinced
that DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is the best
remedy in the world. My grand
daughter was seriously attacked with
Group, but few doses Of the syrup en-
trely cured her. 1t never fails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21
OUR TOY DEPARTMENT.

Is the largcstand best in town. The display
comprises Iron Toys, Juvenile Books, Grocery
Stores, Stables Galloping and Swinging
Horses, shoe-iies and Hobby Horses, Express
Wagons, Carts and Whcelbarrows, Velocipedes,
Bicycles, Tricycles, Slcighs, Mcnagerics and
Games of all sorts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21
Ca,se Eoonon,y

Is practiced by people who buy inferior
articles of food because cheaper than
standard goods. Infants are entitled TO
The best food obtainable. 1t is n fact
that the Gail Borden Eagle Brand
Milk is the best infant food.
Your grocer and druggist keep it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was u Child, she cried for Castoria.
When She became Miss, She chung TO Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21


RAILROAD MEETINGS.-Ihe annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Nir-
ajni.. Midland Railroad was held at the
c5mpanN Office in this city at noon to-
day. llr. c. {. Holland was called to
chair and Mr.. W. ii. Marbury act
c.l a- secretary. Gen. W. H. Payne
and Mr. J. \. Jones. committee, re-
ported that a majority of the stock was
REPRESENTED.
Col. 4. &. Andrews was elected presi-
dent. w. H. Marburv. secretary, and
u. Rauh. assistant secretary.
The following directors were elected:
Geo. Parsons. T. NJ. Logan. J. {. Maben,
.Ino. McAnerncy. OF New York: q. s.
T. Triplett, r. f. Mason, ID. c. Gordon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

asa remedy for accidents common
to every day life, such as cuts, bruises,
sprains, burns, scaldi ffost-bites, and
Elites of poiaon9us insects, Salvation OIL
has nc equal in the market. 1t kills
pain, going to the seat of the trouble,
and causing an effectual cure. %
cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

rho markets are qniet but steady. Flour
is in liberal receipt with sales confined to job
bling traders who buy to supply current
wants. Whoa is easy; choice milling only
seems to be III iemaHd Gther classes are hard
20 MOVE sales pr prime IL, y, % and "A (;
damaged and fair 60 to 20 as to condition of
samples offered. Corn IL to 30 in car lots.
Rye 53 to 81. Oats 80 TO 40 Butter - to
%, latter for creamery. PG-7',; Ct 10 $ and
very scarce. Dressed Poultry, Potatoes, APP
pies, produce of all kinds, Aillfced, Hay and
Cotton Seed Meal are firm at quotations
Wheat, Dat and RE Straw are dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Dec. Goat
tlc-market firm; best natives S5.90aG.25.
others So. 5Oa450, cows 50 50a3.4Q per 100
lbs Hogs-market closed lower; rough and
common SGl5a6.23, packers and mixed
Sc. 25a640, prime heavy and butchers
weights s;6.d0aG.65, and light S6.40a6.45
per 100 lbs. Sheep-market steady; natives
81. 75a5.25, Westerns S4.70a4.75 per 100
lbs. Lambs $250a6.40 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

QUEENSTOWN Cattle MARKET, Dec 90
At Union stock vards-Some 100 cattle were
offered and sold as follows Best 4a4sc
good 34a4tc medium 3sa3lc. common 2ia3c
per h. Some 60 Sheen and Lambs were on
the market, with sales rs follows: Sheep %
s::;o and lambs 5a6c per ID. Cows and calves
sold from sis to $40 each State OF market
for all kinds of stock was brisk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21

The pink domino ball to he given by
q number of ladies at McBurney's Hal
on Monday night next will be one OF
the chief social events of the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-21
ONE PRICE.
DRY GOODS.
GOOD CHANCE

UUUD Uli1IlUU
To get something. at
our store with which
to make a present to
somebody. Whatever
you may get will cost
you a mere song COM
pared with what you
would have to pay in
some places. Don't
forget our store; we
have a big. lot Of Lin
en- and Silk Handler
chiefs, Gloves, Muf-
ders, Towels, Napkins,
Bureau Scarfs, Table
Linens. Table Cloths
and Napkins to match,
Lace curtains, che
nellie covers, Portiers,
Bisque Figures, Toys
of every description,
and in fact hundreds
of other articles APP
propriate for holiday
presents, which we are
anxious to unload, and
which it will be to
your profit and adj
vantage to examine.
We have a large as
sortment Of Umbrellas
from 81 to S., which
we guarantee for one
year, OF we will re-
cover them free,
Isaac EiIchbergg,.
KING AND ROYAL SITS.