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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-14
The woodlawn Farmers Club.

Inc w OOulaWn Farmers CLUB.
The Woodlawn Farmers Club met at
Huntley, the residence of Mrs. Pierson,
Saturday, May 9TH, President Gilling-
ham in the chair E. E. Mason was
chosen secretary. Minutes of the last
meeting were read and approved. A
circular was presented, asking for sam
pies of wool to be exhibited at the
worlds fair; referred to John Ballinger.
A synopsis Of Mr.. Powell's address be-
fore the Farmers Institute lately held
in Alexandria was read by James Rob-
erts, which called forth one of the most
interesting discussion we have had in
the club for many months. 1t was
stated by Mr.. Powell that on an aver
age four hundred dollars worth of pro-
ducts had been taken from the the soil;
still there remained two thousand
dollars worth. He also said at the ex-
pertinent station of the Cornell Uni
versity, of New York, wheat had been
grown on one plot of ground for
fourteen consecutive years without
any manures or fertilizers of any kind
W
eleven bushels the first year and in
creasing with some variations until the
last year there was yield of 35 bushels.
Taking into consideration his statement
that eight dollars worth of fertilizing
matter was removed with every ton of
wheat how this result was attained was
q conumdrum to those present, and the
president was requested TO correspond
with the director of the station for in
formation on the subject. Then fol-
lowed free talk as to the best results
to be obtained from fresh or composted
manures. The virtues of crimson clover
and rye as forage crop, and whether
crimson clover was equal to biennial
clovers as an agent to return nitrogen
to the soil, without any positive expe-
rience it was thought to be quite as
good. A circular was received from
Albert A. Pope desiring an expression
from the club on the necessity of
better roads in rural districts, referred
to the secretary for reply. The farm
of our hostess consists of about 500
acres and is part of the estate formerly
owned by Mrs. Thompson Mason. A new
cottage has been built overlooking a
fertile valley, and giving a fine pros
pect including the Potomac river, Mt.
Vernon, Woodlawn and Belvoir es-
tates, and is carried on by Harry Pier
son. son Of our former President. He
cave lis Il cordial welcome though
tinge Of s..dness would creep over us
rs we missed the genial face of his
father, 1t is rather singular fact that
our last three meetings have been held
at places where the father was deceased
end the work carried on. aud that sue
eossi,slly, by the Youngest son in each
family, sol cannot be saidin these cases
the boys have ali left the farm. The
leading industry here is milk dairying,
ncceSsitating the cultivation largely of
nay and gram crops. The next meet
NC will he iicld at T. E. Mason's. In
depenlen; Lodge, Jane nth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-14
Lcttcr from Fauuuicr.

LCorresp sponlencco OF the Alexandria Gazcttc.l
MARSHALL, May u, lS92.-0ur com
munity was greatly moved by the death
last week of Major Albert c. Smith, the
founder OF Bethel Military and Classic
Academy. Major Smiths life work as
an educator of the youth of Virginia
and of the southern and western and
new northern States, will long be re-
membercd. he was truly, like his great
captain. Gen. r. L. Lee, airter the late
war, reliant in proving that Peace
hath her victories no less renowned
than war and like Gen. Lee, Major
Smith was also Christian educator of
the Young men of our country. He
was not ai.,aid to open his school with
Bible readings. He led the cadets to
found an auxiliary Young Mems Chris
tian Association and temperance or
ganization at Bethel. His place, now
in the hearts of the alumni of Bethel
and of all who knew him as distin-
guished and brave man, citizen
and Christian will be more enduring
His mantle dcscends upon hit son-in-
law, Major Mcintyre, of the Palmetto
State. With his co-workers, among
whom may be named Profs. Blackwell
and Cranley, we doubt not that the use
fulness and prestige of the Academy
will be fully maintained in the future:
The commencement, June 9TH, will
mark new regime.
Our country never presented more
attractive appearance. The birds have
come back, such as the robin, mocking
bird and whipporwill. The Canada
nightingales, :" so called, (the frogs make
the nights lively. The small boy, ifnot
learning to work in the garden or on
the farm, since the public schools have
closed delights to go fishing. Some
drop corn and look on at the sheep
shearers. The average country boy or
girl soon learns to manage horse and
in this way have lots of fun.
Shortly may be expected in our midst
the usual throng of summer visitors and
boarders. among whom will be the
Washingtons of Wareland, now resi-
dent in Alexandria. Mrs. Rannie
Meade and family have already arrived
at Beulah from their distant home in
Texas. Mrs. Wyeth, of Philadelphia,
is likely to spend the summer in Eu-
rope.
The delegate this year from Whittle
Parish to the Episcopal Council at Dan
vile will be Dr. Clark, of The Plains.
Our doctors, as usual at this season,
have now respite. ii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-14
BARGAINS THIS WEEK
BENDHE1M'S.

case of 2500 yards OF Printed Bedford
Cords, in beautiful designs, warranted to
wash at sc per yard
20 pieces (1200 yards Emblem Suitings in
exquisite plaid designs. full 3G inches wide, at
1 case 5000 yards ChalIics large variety
of colorinss and blacks. at the low price OF jc
per yard.
% pieces Chantilly Muslin, in the atcs;
designs. at Gle per yard.
Al-wool Bedford Cords in tan shadings that
were 75c; we now offer at 62ic to close out
We are showing popular shades IN Failc
and China Silks also Blacks.
We have the new patented Combination
Dress Facings, rubber, linen, canvas and vel
veteen binding, three (3) in one piece in
all colors; also Elastic Skirt Protectors.
100 rolls NEW CHINA MATTINGS at
rock-bottom prices.
Just received large invoice of PARASOLS
and sun UMBRELLAS for !ics,.gcntS and
children. These goods were bought direct
from one of the most reliable manufacturers
in this country, and are warranted 10 give
satisfaction.
Have added largely to our WHITE GOODS
stock-India Linens, N;inSooks, Plaid Nus
lins, Hcmstitchcd and Embroidered Flounces,
8IullS in white and colors; also = good line of
Black Wash Fabrics.
We are showing a line Of Children's Pcrcale
Shirt Waists. The % and 50c qualities are
specially good vaiucs.
We are opening a new line Of Silk and Taft
fata Gloves and Alits for summer wear.
D. BENDHEIM, 316 King street
EI''We are selling agents for the celebrated
WHITE SEWING MACHINE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-14
UooD AND COAL YARD
w AND FINE DWELLING
LOp G l.

offer at private sale the Weed and Coal
Yard and Outfit of the firm Of Geo. S. Smith
& Son on Fairfax street between Queen and
Princess streets, Alexandria Va The outfit
consists of one shutc wagon, two shute carts
two wood carts, five horses, engine and boiler
one woodcutter, one set of Fairbanks scales
and all other necessary appliances.
The yard is doing Il good business, and this
is a first-class opportunity for person to en-
gage in profitable enterprise.
Also the residence 222 north st. Asaph
street The house and side lot has Il frontage
on st. Asaph street of fifty feet nine inches,
and has double parlor, dining room, kitchen,
five bed rooms and conservatory, water, gas
and latrobe stoves, and is i'll frst-class condi-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-14

VlRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
' Circuit Court of the cily of Alexandria
the 18th day of April 1892.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-14
Right at Your Doors

WE HAVE so ARRANGED THINGS,
THAT WE cAS DELIVER ALL GOODS
BOUGHT OF Us At YOUR HOUSE TIE
SAME DAY As PURCHASED. THIS
WILL SURELY EE RECOGNIZED Asa
CONVENIENCE EY OUR MANY Gus
TONERS WHO RESIDE IL ALEXAS-
DRIA.
REMEMBER, WE CARRY AS COM
riEr.: 4 LINE OF DRY AND FANCY
GOODS AS YoU FIND ANYWHERE IN
THE UNITED STATES. OUR FORTY
SIX DEPARTMENTS ALWAYS DRrM-
FULL or EEw THINGS.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-14
NHE FLORIDA PALMETTO BRUSH.

FMS ms brush is made from the root of the
RIG Rpsiea palmetto, from one solid piece. This
CIo.hac CIIn can be used for the following purposes:
and Iaes, se nat, hair, bath, flesh, shampoo, nail
pur,Ssa Setuo brush, 1t has no equal for cleaning
OH Ies, as the bristles cannot come out as III
Por Psa s.I brushes Prices from 8 TO 20 cts. each.
SAG oy WAKEFIELD & HALL,
corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-14
DENTISTRY.

PRICES.
The following letter from well-known
official of the Pension Office speaks for itself:
WASHINGTON, April 8, 1892.
L. S. Dental Association. city:
Gentlemcn-Plcase accept my thanks for
the handsome and perfect piece of work You
have done for me. Without dcprcciating the
skill and workmanship of other gentlemen
who have treated me, must say that have
not before been so well satisfied.
Very respectfully,
w. Z. DULIS, us 4th st. II. W.
Call and get an estimate if you need ANY
THING in the line of modern destistry. 1t
will cost YOU nothing and may save you
much. You will find us AHEAD of the times
always
Extracting, Ho.2o
with gas or zonine, 80
Cleaning, 10
platina, l:oo
gold, according to size.
VERY BEST TEETH full set, 500
Gowns, Bridges Gold Plates and all other
work at corresponding prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-14
LEGAL.

VIRGINIA: In the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court of the cily of Alexandria
On the 18th day of April 1892.
J. X. w. Norton. administrator c. {. q. of Lydia
Nark and Ellen N. Mark. V. Anna \.
Smeal and T. c. Smead. her husband, Belle
Garter Newton Carter. Henry Cook. Char
lotto Funston and K. Z. Funston, her hus-
band LlcweIlcn Cook. Mary A. Barclay and
Robert Barclay, her husband, Ellen Doug
hv Mark. IN infant aged 10 years, Eliza
beth NJ. Janncy, AN infant aged II years.
Memo The object of this suit is to have the
states OF Lydia Mark and Ellen NJ. Mark dis
inOltcd under orders of the Court amongst
those entitled thereto, to have settled the ac-
counts Of the complainant, and have ascer-
@iaed what amount of the funds III his hands
oe!onss to the respective estates OF said Ellen
N Mark and Lydia Mark.
Inc defendants, Anna \. Smcad and Il. c.
Snead. her husband, Belle Carter, Newton
GATter Henry Cook, Charlotte Funston and
1 t. Funston. her husband Llewcllyn Cook,
AAFy \. Barclay and Robert Barclay, her hus-
oand aud Ellen Douglass Mark, the last an
mani, not having entered their appearance
'lu gwen security, according to the act of As
NMoiy and the rules of this Court. and it ap
FAIihS by an affidavit that they are not resi-
geais OF this State it is ordered that said de-
lShaahts appear here within one month after
Uae publication of this order, and DO what is
NesAry 10 protect their interests in this suit,
AAt that copy Of this order be forthwith in-
ere. 'tl!sd III the Alexandria Gazette a newspaper
published IN the city of Alexandria, once
%ee1 ior four successive weeks, and posted at
tIc iFOnt door Of the Court House of this city.
ACopy-teste: JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
y, hatley Norton, p. q. apo w4w
Y IRGlNIA: In the Clerks office of the
a, Corporation Court of the city of Alexan-
UNA. vi1 On the 18th day of April, 1892.
"r.2m ~: h. Grady VS.. Hester Grady, Jane
Iehelberger and Daniel c. Eichelberger,
c Gef husband, Grigsby Grady and Annie
Memo. The object of this suit is to obtain a
1oVtee ior the sale of the real estate of which
" SS.aua Grady. died seized, and distribution
me Ttle Proceeds amongst those entitled thereto.
ent,. .ue defendant, Grigsby Grady, not having
49,: ,"'e.w ms appearance and given security,
s,9hsalng ~ TO the act of Assembly and the rules
tSat n .nis Court, and it appearing by affidavit
o,S NC Is nonresident of this State. it is
.eeieu vr;.e. that the said defendant appear here
~ ,asAin hiteen days after due publication Of
~. .1 oIueF and do what is necessary to protect
interest In this suit, and that copy of this
Cs".. .v, DC forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
1Iass; 1Iss..e; newspaper published III the city of
rr.si,anorla, once 4 week for four successive
GO 80 and posted at the front door of the
s'N'' house OF this city A copy-teste:
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
+ L. Smith, p. q. apps w3w
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-04-18
THE GRIP in ENGLAND.

Over Twenty Thousand Deaths from It In
:. tho Year 1890. : fs..
The report of the register general for
1890. relating to the births. marriages
and deaths in England and Wales dur
ing that year has just been issued, says
the, British Medical Journal. The
birth rate, which has shown a continu-
GUS decline since 1870, was the low
est recorded during any of the last
fifty years, although the marriage rate
during the last four years has shown q
steady increase, and was higher in 1890
than in any year since 1883. With re-
gard to the deaths during the period
under review it appears that the stand
ard of public health reached in recent
years was not maintained during 1890.
The death rate, which has been 1O1,
1871 and 1872 per 1000 persons living in
the preceding three years, 1SS7-S8-S9, rose
to 1876 during 1890. 1t should be noted,
however, that compared with other
earlier years this death rate was still
a low one; for in none of the ten years,
1ss1.90,, was the death rate as high as
900 per 1000. whereas in no year pte-
vious tp1SS1 was it ever SO low. The
III VIC TlJt OI LnOrCallGV In lSStI
is attributable to the epidemic of influ-
enza, to which, although it was gen.
orally prevalent only during the first
quarter of the year, 4,523 deaths were
directly ascribed. This, however, prob
ably represents but small portion of
the mortality really attributable to in
fluenza; for the immense increase in
the mortality from respiratory diseases
at the same time. notwithstanding the
mildness of the season, was clearly due
to the same cause. The register gen.
eral estimates the number of deaths
directly or indirectly due to the influ-
enza IN 1890 at upward of 81 1000, which
Is equivalent to asdeath rate of almost
1'per 1000. 1t lis satisfactory to note
that the mortality from nearly all other
Zymotic diseases was below the-aver-
age. Only 16 deaths resulted from
smallpox in 1890, the smallest number
In any one year on record. The deaths
referred to constitutional diseases, es-
pecially to phthissi, showed a marked
increase, probably attributable to the
fact that a number of persons of
phythisical constitution were pre-
maturely carried off by the influenza
epidemic during the early part of the
year. ,....-
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-04-18
A Girl EulIies ;. King.

Wurtamburgs. king almost got into
trouble few days ago. He, like the
Kaiser, is an indifferent whip and while
sntcring the Stuttgart schloss'the king
nearly drove over a young American
lady. She, however, with that sang
'iroid characteristic of the fair daughters
of the west, caught the horses heads,
and, pushing them back, told the king
n pretty strong Anglo-Saxon and Ger
man, intcrmixed what she thought of
i'iim. His majesty, who was entirely at
'irrlt, jumped down and rendered his
most p:ofuse apologies. The young
iady was unaware that she had had the
ratification OF, bullying king until
she received the following day a letter
from one of his majcstys chamberliins
begging her acceptance Of the royal
photograph as Q souvenir, he said, of
his clumsiness and her escape. a
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-04-18
THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT.

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SSss mail matter.
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ADVERTISING RATES.

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Ace for terms.
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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-04-21
Political Notes.

The Beaufort county Alliance has Sc
lected DR.. b. Stllcy TO represent the
order At the conference called 10 meet in
Raleigh May Il.
The calls Of two Democratic commit
tees of Beaufort county for the primaries
and the county convention appear in tins
issue of the Washington Progress just as
they were furnished by the chairman of
each committee. 1t expresses the hope
that some plan will develop to settle the
contention between these two committee
in the interest Of harmony in the ranks
Editor Crcccy. If the Elizabeth City
Economist Falcon, writes 10 that paper
from Gates county, - follows: As to
the veXed question of State and county
politics in Gates county the vexation
comes in the Third party aspect. The
result of our enquiries was that while
there was considerable body Of con-
scrvative Al!ianceuen who recognized
/ the great good # the Alliance organiZa-
tion, the - hird party" Alliancemen who
stood ready to wipe their shoes OH of the
! Democratic party when Col Polk com
menced wipIng his SHOES of. could be
/ counted on the four fingers Of your right
! hand. Gates Democrats are Democrats
indeed, standing by the Democratic
party, leaning upon il for protection, in
whom there Is no varia5lcness nor shadow
Of turning.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-04-21
PENN. REPUBLICANS.
HARRISON,S ADMINISTRATION
WARMLY ENDORSED.
Resolution Endorsing Senator Ouay.-
Provisions of the Con-
VentiOn Platform

BY Telegraph to the State Chronicle.
HARRISBURG, Pa, April 20.-The
Pennsylvania Republican convention
met here today at 1920 a. M, E. K.
Martin, of Lancaster, being permanent
chairman; he delivered brief address,
eulogizing protection and the other
principles of the party. At the con-
clusion of his speech, chairman Magee
presented the report of the committee
on resolutions Tue names of
Harrison and Blaine were loudly
applauded. The platform congratulates
Rhode Island on its recent Republi-
can victory, eulogises Harrison's ad-
ministration, takes pride in the out
come of the late diplomatic difficulty
with Italy and Chill, lauds Secretary
Blaine, endorses the Mckinley act,
approves the silver policy of the last
Republican Congress, opposes free
coinage, but favors the purchase OF
American silver at its market value
and the issue of government treas
ury notes in lieu thereof; ex
presses gratitude to the soldiers
and sailors for the defence of the coun
try and pledges support in the way o.
liberal pension legislation. A motion
was made that the platform be adopt
ed, but before the question could be
put D. D. Phillips, of Schuylkill, go
the floor and offered a resolution
strongly endorsing Senator Quay
which was received with prolonged
cheers and calls for Quay, but OF
objection being made it was withdrawn
The platform was then adopted, ant
tie resolution was renewed and adopte,
as follows: "The eminent public AM
party services of Matthew Stanle,
Quay entitle him to the thanks AM
gratitude of the Republicans of Penn
sylvania." Then without any pause
the delegates, at-large and alter
mates were named. The name
were read and rushed through
Nominations were made for ST
preme court judge and after niue ba
lots John Dean, of Blair, received th
nomination. At 1880 p. m. a reces
was taken until 9 o'clock. After IT
cess Maj. Alex. Mcdowell, of Merce;
and Gen. William Lilly were nom
, mated for Congressmen-at-large and :
| $50 p. m. the convention adjourne
sine die
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-04-21
ANOTHER SHOCK,
California \ gain Shaken by an Earth
quake.

quake.
By Telegraph to the State Chronicle.
SACRAMENTO, Cal, April 2O.-At
2:04 o'clock this morning another heavy
shock of earthquake visited this city,
lasting about six seconds. The vibra-
ton was north and south.
STOCKTON, Cal, April 2O.-At 2:05
this morning two slight shocks of earth
quake were felt in this city. They
lasted hardly more than couple of
seconds and were not felt by many
persons.
ELMIRA, Cal, April 20.-The Sc
we're earthquake shock of yesterday
morning was follo"e. by several
lighter ones this morning, commencing
at 2 o'clock and continuing at inter.
walls until 9 o'clock. Seven distinct
shocks were felt here.
Dixon, CAL, April 20.-This place
was again shaken by three distinct
shocks of earthquake this morning
They were all Of short duration.
BEN1cIA, CAL, April 2O.-A few
minutes after 2 o'clock this morning
another shock of earthquake was fel
here. 1t was of short duration ba
violent enough to awaken many peo
ple.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-04-21
The Foster Ticket Victorious.

BY IeIegraph 70 The state Chronicle.
New ORLEANS, April 20.-As a
result of yesterdays election returns
from the State at large show the
Foster Farmer Alliance combination
ticket is elected by 10000 plurality
or more. The full returns will not be
in for day or two. New Orleans has
gone for McEnery by about 10000
majority. Fitzpatrick is elected mayor
by from 5000 to 10000. The Leonard
faction of the Republicans beat the
Beaux faction in this city apparently
two to one. 1t now looks as If the
Foster people would control the legis
lature.