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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20
DRY GOODS.

OPPORTUNITY is a good
I thing, and no sensible
person, not even the small
boy, ever misses a coed chance.
There are opportunities eX-
isting now for people to Sc
cure bargains, and the chance
may not present itself again
for a long time. All we asks
that you will call and compare
our goods and prices before
buying. We claim that our
goods are the finest and most
varied ever shown in this city,
and we challenge competition
in both quality and price.
We wish to especially call
your attention to our Dress
Goods stock, which comprises
all the newest wcavcs and col
orings. We are exceptionally
strong in our IS and soc lines.
Our Black Goods stock is
also bountifully supplied.
In selecting our stock Of
Dress Goods we have not
omitted to buy appropriate
trimmings and can supply your
wants with as large a variety
as can be found in stores in
large cities. We have also a
large variety Of wash fabrics,
one especial bargain being one
(I) case, 5000 yards, of assort-
ed Aprons and Dress Cling
hams at 61lc, regular loc
goods.
The season of the year is
now upon US Wncil louScKccp-
ers who anticipate beautifying
their homes with an appro-
pirate floor covering are ask
ing themselves where to find
the variety of styles and pat
terms of Carpeting, etc, at the
right prices. We can answer
by inviting you to our Carpet
Department, where you
find VIC have surpassed a
mer efforts. and car
we can suit the mos f.~laDoas.
ISAAC ElCHBERG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

DISCOVERY DAY.-Columbus discov-
cred the island of San Salvador Octo-
Der 18th, 1892 1t is not understood by
all why we celebrate October Dist az
discovery day. 1t will be remembered
that the nearest approach to our pres
ent calendar was made by the Romans,
and from them we have received the
names Of the months. The Romans
had year OF ten months. Later they
adopted a wear of 3555 days, divided in
TO twelve months. The calendar was
not fixed. but was subject to regulation
bv the priests. Through ignorance
much confusion arose. This Julius
Cesar remedied, 46 b. c., by introduce
ing the Julian calendar, by which the
year has 365 days with leap year
every fourth year This assumes that
a wear has 3G5l days, while it in
reality has 800 days hours As minutes
and 50 seconds, or II minutes 10 sec
pnds less than the Julian year. That
is. II lakes the earth 365 days 5hrs.
4Sm. 50sec to 80 completely around
the sun, or to make what the Romans
called all ''annus year. The Jul
liam style worked very wen, uutii III
1892 it was found that the eleven min
ntcs = gear had made difference of
ten days. This made the christian fes-
rivals fall ten days too early. Pope
Gregory NH, after deep study, order,
ed that ten days should be deducted
from 1852. 1t is estimated that the
difference in 1892 would not be greater
Than nine days, therefore as October
18th is nine days too short, so October
2lst should be written. Washington
was born February 18th, 1872. AT this
year we must add eleven days. 1t was
in l75l when English speaking people
adopted the Gregorian style and all
dates after that are regular.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20
JOHN VI. JOHNSON.
Special Commissioners of Sale.

I hereby certify that a. W. Armstrong, one
Of the commissioners Of sale in Pullin and
wife vs. 5. j. Itewes, ct ais, has given the
bond required by the decree for sale i'll said
cause JOHN S. BEACH,
Clerk of the Corporation Court of Alexan
dria Va. oct2O Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

CoLUMnUs DAY.-To-morrow, the
400th anniversary of the discovery CT
America by Columbus, will be Il legal
holiday in this State, Gov Mckinney
having issued his proclamation to that
effect. The day will be but partially
observed in this city, however, and
there will be but little interruption to
business. The banks will be closed
and some of the public Offices will OBJ
serve Sunday hours. The pupils of st.
Mary's Academy will give Column u
entertainment in the morning consist
ing Of music. tableaux, recitatlons, sc,
The public schools will be closed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20
Eycursion Ratcs1o Eichmond.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad
will sell excursion tickets to Richmond
October 20th and DIST for $3.50, which
includes admission to the exposition
grounds. Tickets limited to four days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Oct. 2O.-The maj .
ket is quiet and easy and there is no change
to note in prices We quote: Wheat 65a75
Corn 50a5i Rye 5GaGo, and Dat 37a40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
clear and cool with nine prisoners and
six dodgers the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of
the following cases
Emma jackson, Maria Davis, Martha
Davis, Georgeanna Davis and Lawrence
Webster, all colored, disorderly con-
duct, 50 each.
Ed. Field, colored, di5orderly con-
duct, 50, and the case against him for
carrying concealed weapon, was con-
tinued.
Chas. Monroe, colored, disorderly
conduct, dismissed.
Ned Jackson, colored, stealing chick
ems, continued.
Lewis Mostly, colored, stealing cloth
ing in Washington, held to await the
action Of the authorities in that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

sun rises Tomorrow at 6:37 /; sun sets
5.23. High water 7:45 q. N. and 8;O6
u. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

Brooklyn. school children to-day cele-
b.ated the 4OOth anniversary of Columbus's
discovery of the now world by parade
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section fair, variable winds, no change
in temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

NEW YORK. Oct. 20-Flour dull and weak
Wheat steady and dull. Corn easier and dull.
Pork quiet and iirmer at SD 90 TO S13 %.
Lard firm and quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

BALTIMORE Oct 20.-Flour dull and I'M
changed. Wheat quiet. Corn steady. Oats
dull. Rye quiet and steady. Hay steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

The first colored Christian Endeavor
Society in this city was organized last
night at Rev. Fields Cooks church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

CALESMEN WANTED to travel in sur
- rounding districts, by own team or other
wise soliciting orders from retail dealers for
RUBBER BOOTS AND SHOES to be shipped
direct from the factory. Those already travel
ing with another line of gosds could make
this valuable addition to their business. Ad-
dress stating particulars and references.
COLCHESTER RUBBER CO.,
oct7 2wH Colchester, Conn.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20
BOARDING.
WANTS.

NTANTED-A WHITE GIRL to do light
w housework. Apply to APT south Fair
fax street; must stay at nights. oct19 st
NTANTED-A WHITE WOMAN to do
w general house work in a small family.
A good home No 4S1 Missouri avenue, N.
W., near Pennsylvania depot Washington,
DC. octS 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

V7ERY FINE MARACAIBo AND La
v GUAYRA COFFEE just receiv,,d by
c. Nj. BURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

EINEsT SUGAR CURED HAMS Winter
u cured and mild cured, for sale by
]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20
Knitted Underwear.

LADIES, MISSES, AND CHILDREN'S,
FOR FALL AND WINTER.
BOYS, GIRLS, AND CHILDREN'S VESTS,
PANTS AND DRAWERS.
Nothing has boon overlooked in the gather
ing-all tho best kinds are here, and the price
in every instances correct-guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

NEW ROE HERRING, prime quality, for
IN sale by barrel one-half barrel and dozen
bv ]. C. 81. BURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

PERsoNAL.-The marriage of Miss
Lena Stuart, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph H. Nelson, to Mr.. Thomas G..
Anderson is announced for October
26th in Trinity NJ E. Church, at Cat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20
WILLIAM H. FOWLE BECKHAM,

MINED SPICES for flavoriEg pickles and
IVA catsup for sale at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-20

Ladies' Isle and Wool Mixed Vests-Swiss
ribbcd-.jus enough Isle thread to keep them
from shrinking.
9jc to $3.50.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-23

Women are not slow to comprehend
They're quick. They're alive, and yet
it was man. who discovered the one
remedy for their peculiar ailments.
The man was DIR. Pierce.
The discovery was his "Favorite Pre-
scription boon to delicate women.
Why go round with one foot in the
grave" suffering in silence-misunder--
stood-when there's remedy at hand
that isn't an experiment, but which is.
sold under. the guarantee that if you are
disappointed in any way in it, you can
get your money back by applying to it's
makers.
We can hardly imagine woman not
trying it. Possibly it may be true of
one or two-but we doubt it. Women
are ripe for it. They must have it.
Think of prescription and nine out of
ten waiting for it. Garry the news to
them
The seat of sick headache is not in
the brain. Regulate the stomach and
you cure it. DIR. Pierce's Pellets are the
Little Regulators.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-23
3 RssoUsoks OF oE Eeos.
The Coal Mines OF Eastern Orego. Dis
eussed to values.

The Coal Mines OF Eastern OregOA Dis
eussed to values.
Fifty thousand copies of the book
Resources of Oregon, have just come
from the press of the state printer. The
volume consists of $50 pages, and treats
of the fesourcee of Oregon as whole by
counties separately. There are special
articles on timber, soil, mineral, dairy
matters, ETC., and much statistical infor-
nation. OF coal in Eastern Oregon the
following appears: Throughout that
portion of the John Day Valley where
tertiary rocks are found, coal indications
are numerous and some very promising
locations have been made therein pon
The comparative inacessibility OF the
country, however, has debarred every
effort to work them, and the same cause
will undoubtedly retard their develop
ment for a long time. A. railroad is inn
peratively necessary to open up these
deposits. The quality of the coal is
Roslyn coal which is thought TO belong
to the came geological formation. These
Goals are emphatically steam or heating
GOALS, free burning like all the Oregon
coals- Other localities where coal is
found are not rare in Eastern Oregon,
but none sre at present worked, nor are
they likely to be worked very soon, with
the exception of the coal bed not far
from Pendleton. which has of late at
traeted. a great deal of attention"
In this volume the subdivision of
Eastern Oregon occupies two pages and
in the subdivision of counties, each
county is written up at considerable
length, as followe:-
Baker-Two pages by G. W. James.
president of the Baker city board of
trade.
Crook-One page, complied from var
ious sources.
Gilliam-Two pages by the executive
! com mittee of the Arlington board of
trade.
t3rant-Two pages of general informa-
tion.
Harney-A page and a half of statis-
Klamath-Two,pa pages by the southern
Oregon state board of agriculture.
! = Lake-Three and u. half pages by the
Lakeview board of trade.
Malheur-One page of statistical
matter. N'
| Morrow-Three and half pages from
the Oregonian OF April 18th. 1892.
! Sherman-Two pages from the pen of
G. W. Ingalls,.
Umatilla-Six pages from the East
Oregonian of January 1st, 1892.
Union-A three page general write up.
Wallowa-Three pages of county his
tory and statistics.
Wasco-Three pages by Maj 6. w.
Ingalls,
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-23
THE CASCADE LOCKS.

Correspondence of Dalles Oity People
With Headquarters.
The following correspondence will be
read with interest:
The DALLEs, Or, Dec. 7, 1892.
Hon. j. II. MITCHELL. U. S. Senate,
Washington City, d. c.:
Dear Sir: Kindly inform us OF the
present status of the contract for the
completion of the cascade locks. How
early will operations pr ,bablyS COM
mence under said contract?
Sincerely Yours,
GKo. G. BLAKKLEY,
County Judge,
THos. S. LANG,
6. L. BROOKS,
J. II. SHERAR,
LINUS HUBBARD,
M. T. NOLAN.
The answer comes direct from the
Office of the chief of engineers, u. :.
army, and is as follows:
Hon. John II. Mitchell, U. S. Senate,
Dear Sir: 1 have received your letter
of Dec. 18th, inclosing the letter of Dec.
z, 1892, from certain of your titu-
ents. inquiring as to the status of the
contract for the completion of the cas-
cade locks. The bids for this work were
opened Oh November 18th, 1892. and j.
G. and l. n. Day, of San Francisco. CAL,
were the lowest, and their bid has heen
accepted. OF this fact Major Handbury
was informed by telegraph on Decen, i,er
9Th, 1892, and no doubt he has duly set
about preparing the written instrun, mt
for signature of himself and the other
parties. The contract when signed will
be sent here for approval, and if found
in proper form viii he approved, a, d
Major Handhury will at once be Motif. d
by telegraph of that approval, when the
contractors may at once begin their
pref eparations for work. Very respect
fully, your ohedient servant.
JNo. Y. CASEY,
L. Brig. Gen., Chief of Engineers.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-23
RELATION WITH CUBA.
Strong Opposition TO The French Syndl-
cate Pretsnslons.
MISSION OF SENATOR Du BOISE.
The Broad Hand Of Uncle Samuel VIII
lnterpose Objections.
IT nAs END IN CONTROVERSY.
1t is Thought That spain WIN Not Re-
linauish The Plan WITHOUT
Struggle.
Special to TEE cH.oxrcLx.l

= O---~--~---1
WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-It is now uri-
derstood that something besides cholers
is vested in the mission of Senator Du
Boise to Cuba. 1t is reliably reported
that the United States government will
interfere with the scheme of Cuba to
farm out its customs revenues to a
French syndicate, which has long been
bidding for the privilege. It has been
rumored for some time that the Spanish
government was anxious to lease the
Cuban custom house at good figure,
but the details of the negotiations about
their progress we're kept a profound
secret. 1t now appears that Secretary
Foster. some time since sent a diplo-
matte note to the authorities at Havana,
warning them that the United States is
strongly opposed to their plan of farm
ing out the Cuban custom house in the
manner above described. Mr. Williams,
consul-general at Havana, who was
recently in New York ON leave, returned
to Cuba, before the term of his vacation
had expired. 1t is presumed that he
carried with him the note of Secretary
Foster to the Spanish government. The
action OF our government in this matter
may occasion an interesting and inn
portant controversy. as it is not probable
that Spain will reiinquish its plan of
farming out the Cuban customs without
struggle. The profits to be obtained
by such an arrangement, would it il
claimed be very great. 1t is thought that
Senator Du Boise will succeed in con-
vincing the Cuban authorities that it
will be to their interest to relinquish the
plan proposed
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-23

The report that George Gould thinks
of ecoming the proprietor of a great
racing stable is probably merely stock
rumor-a livestock rumor. so to speak.
Aids to education should be as free as
education Itself; and law providing
free text books for all, ricn aud poor
alike, would, We believe, be in every
way desirable and meet with the ape
prevail of the majority.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-23

What gruesome feeling of mingled
awe ane dread will skate around in the
vicinity of Mr.. Cleveland's wishbone
when he is informed that the demo-
cratic editors of Kansas have formed an
aggressive, offensive and defensive alli-
ance, and will push their claims for
proyender even to the last ditch.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-12-23

Wanted.
A girl to do housework. Inquire at
T. A. Hudson's office, s3 Washington
street. dtfl2.12
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-30
NOTICE.
ROANOKE. VA. Maroh 8 1901

ROANOKE, VA, March 8, 1899.
There will be special meeting of the
stockholders OF the Roanoke Street Rail-
way Company held on April 9th, 1892,
at Its offices in the city of Roanoke, Va.
at 1900 m. This meeting is called to-
provide for the creation of new mort
gage and the issuing OF new bonds and
the retirement of old bonds; TOT ALI
vacancies by the election Of officers and
members of the board OF directors; to
mako contracts and arrange for the ex-
tension and Improvement of the road:
to amend the bylaws; to provide for the
adjustment Of the debts and obligations
OF the company and, II necessary, to
provide for an amendment of the char.
ter.
This meeting is called at the written
request of tho holders of one third of
the number of shares of the capital
stock of the Roanoke Street Railway
Company, stating the time, place and
objects of the meeting, and all the
stockholders Of the said company are
urged to be present.
JUNIUS MCGEHEE,
Secretary Roanoke Street Railway
Company. 80 tdm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-30
]. F. W|NCF|ELD,
ia Commerce Street,
Real Estate and Insurance Agent

Eight-room house on Jefferson street,
between Seventh and Eighth avenues,
$1,000; $500 cash, balance easy pay
ments.
Sexen-room dwelling, with all inn
provements, for rent on Jefferson street.
Agent for the Liverpool and London
and Globe Insurance Company, the larg-
est fire company in the world
Six-room dwelling on Campbell street,
for $4,000; pays 10 per cent. on invest
ment.
Agent for the 'German-Am In
surance Company; assets, $3.50, POS. As.
Corner 10. on Patterson avenue, 50x15O
feet, 81 900.
25x130 feet on Center street, 1925
House and lot on Church street, 81, 500.
Three lots, 40x15O feet, near Machine
Shops, Sls5 each.
Nine-room residence, with all modern
Improvements in best locality on Camp
bell street, $4,000. on easy payments.
<0x130 feet or Tazewe}l street, $500.
kive-room house on Third avenue n
W., S2,700, easy payments.
Agent for the Fire Association Of Phil
adelphia; assets, SIS, 1000
Good dwelling. with all improvements.
for rent on Henry street.
If you want fire, life or accident
policy. to buy or sell house or lot, or
to rent dwelling, call on US. We can
accommodate you.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-30
GALE oF PERSONAL PROPERTY.

In obedience to an order of the circuit
court of Franklin county, pronounced in
vacation, on the 18th day of March, 1892,
in the chancery cause of Huff. An
drews q Thomas and Allen s. Moseley
VS.. w. j. Nicely and others, now pend
ing In the circuit court of Franklin
county, Will, as receiver in said case,
sell by way Of public auction, on TUES
DAY, MARCH 90, 1892, at the railroad
plant OF w. j. Neely, near Boon's Mill,
In FRANKLIN county, Immediately on the
Roanoke and Southern railway, the fol-
lowing personal property: Forty seven
line young mules in good condition and
wei trained TO work, thirty-fve dump
carts, four two horse wagons, one four
horse wagon, together with the harness
used with said mules, carts and wagons,
set OF blacksmith's tools, three rail-
road plows, sixteen sorapers, four dirt
carts, lot of steel, twelve dozen shovels,
seventy five picks, twenty-five mad
docks, fifty steel hammers, two dozen
stone hammers, two dozen crowbars,
forty tents and equipage with the same
and small remnant of stock of
merchandise in the commissary.
TERMS.-A sum sufficient in cash to
be apportioned among all the pur-
chasers, say 5000, to pay the costs OF
Keeping and supporting the mulos from
this date to day of sale, the residue
upon credit of six months. The pur-
chasers in every instance will be re-
CURED to give bond with unquestionablo
security before delivery of said property.
o. HI. PRICE. Sheriff of Franklin County,
and as Such Receiver. 8 IL 2w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-30
CLARENCE.

Not an Auspicious Title of the ROYAL
House of England.
For some reason or other the title of
duke of Clarence has always been re-
garded in England as one that was ILL
omencd, says the New York Recorder,
and not only surprise but also dissatis-
faction was felt by the nation when the
queen conferred it few years ago
upon the eldest son of the prince of
Wales There have been only three
English princes besides the late Prince
Eddie" who have borne it, and they
can. none of them, be considered as
having been fortunate in any sense of
the word. The first of them was
Thomas, duke of Clarence, brother of
King Henry ", of Shakespearean
memory, VIZ after figuring for some
time as lord lieutenant of Ireland, was
finally def4 ted in battle with q,
French-Sco ,sh force in Aniou, and
killed will a battle AK by the Scotch
earl of Buchan. The second duke of
Clarence was the brother of King
Edward ~. Married to q daughter of.
the great and powerful earl of War
wick, he was imprisoned and brought
before the house of lords on a charge Of
high treason against his brother. A
sentence of death was pronounced
against him. The king, however, did
not dare to execute him openly, and
he was put to death secretly in the
Tower of London, by being drowned in
but of Malmsey wine. The third
duke of Clarence was the third son of
King George ILL.,, who bore the title
until he assembled the Throne as King
William Nv. Popularity known as
SILLY Billy" he was eccentric to the
verge of imbecility, and it is apparent
from the memoirs of Charles Greville
that his idiosyncrasics were such as to
unit him for any ordinary profession.
Notwithstanding his royal rank it be-
came necessary on two occasions, be-
fore he succeeded to the crown, to de-
prive him of his command of the navy
In consequence of his gross incompe-
tencc and Grass stupidity. The most
astounding stories of his lack OF in
telligence ard of his mental density are
related, and may add that there
seems to be strain of insanity in the
blood OF several of his illegitmatc de-
scendants. From this it will be seen
that the name of Clarence can scarcely
be regarded as particularly suspicious
enc in England.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-30
T IMPORTANT NOTICE.

The International business College;
having an increasing demand for COM
petent stenographers, typewriters, book
keepers. eto., have decided to establish
regular employment bureau, and all
wishing to qualify in any of the depart
ments of tho college, will do we'll to
enter soon. To those wishing compe-
tent assistants for positions indicated.
we ask them to consult US either by
letter or by calling at the college. No
vacation. Students enter at any time.
Special term for thirty days.