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The Green Forest tribune., 1892-12-15

ment to preach at y. 4 ~s%S4c,,Z--s.
church, south of here next Sunday.
He is in charge OF his grandparents
who will return to this city with
him next Tuesday Hundreds of
people can be found to testify
the above facts. Ez
The Green Forest tribune., 1892-12-15
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28
DRY GOODS.
New and Attractive
RECEIVED DAILY.

will pay intending purchasers of seasonabe fall goods
pay establishment frequent visits daily recev
ing additions unusually good stock and what you may
not find to-day will likely soon be received
We try keep up with the demand in Dress Goods and
we have stock many goods will not be able to re-
place later This specially many desirable shades
in blue of which we have excellent assortment.
Attractive shades in Silks Velvets Gimps, &c.
We are now receiving fall styles of Cloaks, and show
large number of styles These goods manufactured
our order by of the leading cloak houses of New York.
and do select many of any style advantage
is gained by purchasers of having hn exclusive garment
The late cold snaps have suggested Blankets and bed
and fully up to the demand We have large variety
Comforts from fine Elder down goods and in Blankets
Of all grades Specially attractive bargains in Blankets One
s. and fine California Blanket with rich wide border
$3.50; also have choice red Blankets.
Wrapper Blankets the best thing for making home robes
for ladies, gentlemen and children.
We are better shape show up unusually
lines of Carpets than ever Our carpet has been much
enlarged and all patterns and desirable and pu
chased before the sharp advance caused by quarantine re
ations against the Importation of carpet woos The stock
comprises best grades of Lowell and Hartford ngrans and
Theepys. Desirable lines of low grade Cotton Carpets and
cotton and wool carpets best body Brussels and Noqucte
Carpets Smyrna and Moquette Rugs, Art quares, Oil
Cloths and noeums. Carpet Sweepers will you twice
their price in one season. Buy the best from
Our Merchant Tailoring Department of most sue
cessfu Each season strengthens equipment There is
the best workmen have had for many years and
stock in and arriving unusually varied and attractive
This season. popular demand have variety
in desirable suings low prices however advise the
purchase of better grade goods being the end
nomica 1t frequently told by customers who have pur
chased fine suits and them that
they good Any ordinary repair needed any
suit made by will be made within months of its purchase
free of charge In connection with merchant tailoring
carry full line of Gents Furnishings Ties Underwear white
Shirts from soc up the fine and medium grade Monarch and
Anchor brands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

THE PAULIsT MIssIoN.-Rcv. L.
Brady preached in st. Mary's Church
last evening taking his text from the
book OF Ecclesiasticus XIV chapter 18th
verse, Before man is life and death,
good and evil; that which he shall
Goose shall be given him. 'The be-
lief in Supreme Being, who rewards
the good and Furnishes the wicked, y
said the preacher, lis doctrine in
which all men agree. At all times men
have looked forward to u reward for
good acts and the punishment of evil.
AS Catholics we must believe both the
one and other to be of eternal duration.
Beyond this we know little 1t must
be said that hell is the creation Of divine
mercy as well as infinite justice. God
wishes to save all. To teach that God
has predestined some for hell is not
only heresy, but blasphemy. He'll i'm
presses us with fear, but this fear the
prophet proclaims to be the beginning
of wisdom Strictly speaking it may
be said that man himself, not God. is
the creator of hell, for the sinner makes
his own hell by living and dying in sin.
Moses and the prophets, Christ and his
apostles, reason and philosophy, all
warn us against the lot of the damned
He concluded his sermon by a most
vivid and powerful picture Of the end
less pain of remorse which the soul en-
periences that finds itself in hell, think
ing of the many opportunities that were
presented during life of doing good.
ut begins its lamentable cry for all
eternity, am lost am lost y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

The business of the city continues fairly
active except among the grain merchants.
There is no change in rates for money, and
the banks are supplying all business demands.
In New York yesterday money on call was
steady, ranging from to 6 per cent. last loan
at 5, and closing offered at D. Prime mer-
camille paper 5a6 per cent. In Baltimore
there is good steady demand for money.
which is loaned at per cent on call, and the
bank discount is firm at 6 per cent Stock;
are generally dull.
New YORK, Oct. 29.-The stock market
opened quiet and rather firm in tone. There
were few traces of the weakness which charac-
tcrized yesterdays closing, and in fact, some
disposition was manifested to buy fer the long
account. The general list advanced the gains
i'll some instances being quite important The
market at noon was quiet and weak.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 2s.-virginia consols =;
do 1O-4Os II asked do IS =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

DECIDED AGAINST TIE CITY.-ln the
Corporation Court to-day the case OF
w. +. Graves vs. J. y. Marshall WAS
decided in favor Of the defendant, and
The attachment on $l92.49, in the hands
of DIessrs. W. A. Smoot & Co, was
abatcd. This is The case in which
Mr.. Graves sued Captain Marshall,
of the schooner Strann, for provisions,
furnished that schooner while the
CAPTAIN was i'll with smallpox. ut this
port. last summer. The defendant pro-
duced orders for all the provisions
furnished by Mr. Graves, signed by
Mayor Strauss and directed TO be
charged against the city. DR.. Smith,
!. :. marine officer for this port, testi-
lied that rs there was no smallpox hos
pital here, the vessel WAS virtually
made hospital of, and that the
provisions were supplied the quaran-
tined schooner by order of the mayor
OF the city. The court held that as the
provisions were not ordered by Capt.
Marshall he was not responsible for
them and that the attachment must be
abated on the money held by Messrs.
w. A. Smoot q Co., who were the con-
eienees Of the vessel Although the
city was not a party to the suit the de-
cision virtually holds the city response
bic for the amount of Mr.. Graves bill.
The mayor in this matter acted with
the best of motives and to protect the
city against possible outbreak OF
SMALLPOX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

CENTRAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB.-A
large audience was present at the rooms
of the Central Democratic Club last
NIGHT to listen ITO the address Of Mr..
samuel q. Brent, president Of the asso-
citation. Mr.. Brent, without any pre-
liminarics, took the stand about eight
O'Clock and stated that as the demo-
Gratis, and all others in this city who
were not blinded by political hatred of
everything pertaining TO good govern
ment and an honest administration OF
the laws. had been so ably advised by
the speakers who had preceded him
during the pending campaign, 1t was
almost useless for him to undertake to
enlighten his audience upon the issues
which appealed most forcibly TO their
consideration but he could not refrain
srom emphasizing the dangers which
the people of the South, and, indeed, of
the whole country, would he subjected
10 If the measure known as the force
bill should become a law, and Il law it
certainly would become if the republic
can party should be successful i'll No
yember. He then took up thequestion
OF a protective tarln. as eSpouseu ny the
republicans, and Il revenue tariff, IS adj
vocated by the democrats. aud demon
strated why each and every man not
favored by riches should be an earnest
and ardent advocate Of the principles
of the democratic party. Mr.. Brent
called attention that all persons not al
ready registered should register at once,
as tomorrow Saturday is the last day
when they can do so, and he made a
stirring appeal to all, young and old, to
work diligently and see that every dem
ocratic vote is registered ANA polled i'll
order that Alexandria might return al
overwhelming vote for Cleveland and
Stevenson. Mr.. Brent speech was fire.
auently interrupted by applause and
created much enthusiasm.
Tonight ex-Judge McCabc, of Lou
doun, and Mr.. J. r. Cation, of this city,
will address the club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

JUMPED FROM HIS ENGINE.-About
O'Clock this morning Engineer George
w. Meeks jumped from his engine near
Clifton, on the Midland road, and sus-
tanned injuries from which it is feared
he will not recover. Mr.. Mecks was
the engineer on southbound freight
train and was sitting in his cab as he
rounded the curve at Clifton. Sudden
~ he sprung from his seat, touched
Brakeman w. II. Stokes. who was also
in the cab, and saving ''look out for
yourself jumped from the engine.
The train was soon stopped and backed
to the spot, where Mr.. Meeks was
found in an unconscious condition. DR..
Iden, of Manassas. was summoned, and
the unfortunate man was brought TO
this city and taken to the lnlirmary,
where he was attended by Drs. Iden
and Ashby. 1t was found that he had
suffered a conclusion Of the brain and
that the chances OF his recovery We're
slight. 1t is supposed by the trainmen
that Mr. Mccks, as he turned the curve
mt Clifton, suddenly saw the switch
light, and installing ii for the headlight
of an approaching train reversed his
engine and jumped. Mr.. Mecks is
about 80 years old and has a wife and
three children He has been an en-
ployee Of the road fora number oiyears
and is well and iavorably known in the
community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

CONFERENCE.-The fall meeting of
the Piedmont Convocation will COM
mence its session on Tuesday next at
Old Falls Church. 1t will not close
till Thursday evening, the Srd of No
vember. Since the last meeting three
ministers have resigned their parishes,
the Revs. James Grammer, d. d., j.
Cleveland Hall, and B. IT. Turner. Two
others have already settled within its
bounds, the Revs. j. Frank Ribble, at
Casanova; r. Allen Castleman, at Hern-
don, and the Rev. c. B. Bryan is eX-
pected to settle in Leesburg in Decem-
her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28
LOCAL BREEITIES.

Numbers OF fires are raging in the
woods in the vicinity of Mt Vernon.
A number of Masons from Washington
visited Washington Lodge last night
Mr.. W. B. Daingerfeld has presented
the Franconia democratic club of Fair
fax with handsome flag.
This evening as little white child
was walking on south Fairfax street
a colored boy snatched a pocket book
from the clild's hand and made off.
The fire wardens at their meeting
yesterday evening referred the matter
of providing horses for drawing the
hose carriages to the board Of directors
of the fire department.
\ democratic rally was held at Lees
burg Yesterday Senator Hunton and
Hon. Holmes Conrad addressed the
crowd. A dinner. free to all, y was
spread in the courthouse square.
a gentlemen of this city who return
ed from Fauquier county last night says
that Mr.. Webb Maddox, ofthat county,
who for years has been republican,
has renowned allegiance to that party
and will vote for Cleveland, Stevenson
and Meredith next month.
Tomorrow, the Doth instant, will be
registration day in Virginia. This all
should remember, for upon that day
there is much important work to be
done This is campaign in which we
should not take it for granted that we
can win without work, but we may be
assured that with work failure Is i'm
possible.
The funeral of Mr.. John H. Watkins
took place from his late residence, on
north Columbus street, at o'clock this
evening. and was largely attended. The
services were conducted by Rev. 7. f..
Carson. The remains were escorted to
the cemetery by the two lodges of Odd
Fellows Of this city, Of which order the
deceased was Il member,
a fire occurred shortly after o'clock
last night in Wizards Hall, on F street,
between l4th and 18th streets north
west Washington. 1t started under
the stage and gained such Roadway
that the whole interior was burning be-
fore an alarm was turned in. The
damage will amount to about $500.
Owing to the fact that the hall adjoins
Wizards Hotel the fire caused consid-
cradle excitement.
The first of Il series of experimental
ascensions to be made by the Agricul-
tural Departments camp on the gov
eminent reservation III the county took
place yesterday evening. The balloon
carried two passengers-Professor II,
4, HaZen, of the Weather Bureau, and
Mr.. John I. Ellis, of the Agricultural
Department, who had charge of the
rainfall experiments for some months
in Texas last year. The object of the
ascent was to test the relative humidity
of the upper strata, and the trip was a
very successful one. The balloon was
plainly seen by many in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

TIE RAILROAD TO RossLYN.-The
construction of the Pennsylvania railroads
Rosslyn branch is being delayed by the CON-
pany's effort to secure certain land near the
southern end of the Long bridge. negotiations
for which are now fairly under way. As
soon as they are completed. it is stated, the
construction will be pushed will, vigor. Pre-
liminary preparations have already been made.
aud the work to be done consists only in the
laying of the tracks as what grading was
necessary has been completed. Simultaneous
with the commencement of the track laying
the work on the Rossyn depot will be COM
menccd. Plans for this have been completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

MEErINGs.-The directors of the Al
exandria and Mount Vernon Electric
Railway Company met in this city to-
dav and decided to Immediately add to
she equipment of the road by ordering
more passenger cars, and also to pur-
chase freight cars. The whole road is
to be kept up in the best manner and
the reputation that it has already es-
tablished of being the finest electric
railway in the country will be main
tained.
The directors of the Land and River
Improvement Company also met and
transacted some routine business. A
force of hands and three road machines
are now at work ut New Alexandria,
laying out and grading the streets OF
that new town, and making other I'M
movements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

ALLOW ME to add my tribute to the efficacy
Of Elys Cream Balm. was suffering from
a severe attack of influenza and catarrh and
WAS induced To try your remedy. The result
was marvellous. ! could hardly articulate,
anl in less than twenty-four hours the ca
tarrhal symptoms aud my hoarsness disap
pcarcd and was able to sing heavy role in
Grand Opera with voice unimpaired. Istrong-
~ recommend it to all singers.-Wm. Ii.
Hamilton, Leading Basso of the c. D. Hess
Grand Opera Co. OctlS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28
DRY GOODS.

OPPORTUNITY is a good
" thing, and no sensible
person, not even the small
boy, ever misses a good 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 ask is
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 weaves 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
G) case, 5000 yards, of assort-
ed Aprons and Dress Cling
hams at 61Ic, regular Ioc
goods.
The season Of the year is
now upon us when housekeep-
ers who anticipate identifying
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 will
find we have surpassed all for
mer efforts, and can safely say
we can suit the most fastidious.
ISAAC EICHBERG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

EVANGELIST ISAAC NAYLoR-Trini-
ty NJ. L. Church was full again last
night After giving solo the evan
gelist proceeded TO address his audi
ence on the Bibles choicest message, ="
This he declared TO be, God so loved
the world that he gave his only begot-
Ten son that whosocver believeth in
nm should not perish, but have ever
lasting life. He remarked that he did
not know OF any other passage in the
Bible so full of salvation. His sermon
was, as usual, forcible and was atten-
lively listened to. Tonight will he Mr.
MAYORS last night at Trinity NJ e
Church. He will address the converts
church and urconverted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

Police REroRT-Last night was
cloudy and cool with three prisoners
and two dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF
the following cases:
A young utan, drunk and disorderly,
case continued.
Sadie Harden, colored, drunk and
disorderly, 81 or 10 days.
Dock Gray, colored, assault or Jennie
Snow, and Horace Williams, also color
ed, $l4 or 80 days.
VIM. Hall, colored, who on August
3lst last assaulted a colored girl of this
city named Annie Fortune, on an ex-
cursion at Collingswood Beach, was ar
rested in Washington and brought to
this city by Lieut.. Smith, and will be
turned over to the Fairfax authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

a TORPEDO ON THE TRACK.-A mis-
chievouS individual some time during
last night fixed railroad topedo on the
track of the electric railway near the
intersection of Fairfax and Wolfe
streets. About halt-past six o'clock
this morning northbound ear ran over
it, and loud report followed which
was heard for squares. The conductor
and motorman, having had such prac-
teal jokes played on them before,
didn't appear much disconnected, bat Il
colorcd individual who CHANGED to be
in the locality, and who doubtless
imagined live wire had snapped or
some other dangerous mishap had oc-
cured, prompted by true war impulse.
planted himself behind tree until sat
is!ied the danger was over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judgc J. K.
VI. Norton presjding.-W. p. Graves vs..
J. A. Marshall, captain of the schooner
Strann Judgment for defendant and
attachment on $l92.49 abated,
Henry Gobzen, native of Germany,
was naturalized a citizen of the United
States.
Rev. Father Kenefck was granted a
license to perform the rites of matri-
mony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

PERsoNAL.-Mr. S. r. Shinn, former
ly of this city, has been appointed
chief clerk in the offices of the Central
Railroad in Augusta, Ga. The Caroni-
Gle of that city says: Mr.. Shinn is Il
thoroughly competent man and will
fill the position to the entire satisfac-
ton of the officials"
Mrs. w. II. King is visiting Mrs. ].
Saunders in Danville.
Hon. J. L. M. Curry is expected TO
speak in this city next Wednesday.
Mr.. Montrose Houck, of this city,
who has been quite ill in New York, is
improving.
Senator D. B. Hill passed through
this city this morning on his way from
Lynchburg to New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

To HoUsEKEEpERs who make bread
OF course you use yeast. Do you get
the best? Warmers Safe Yeast is the
best. Mr.. w. S. Van Court, represent
ing II. H. Warner Il Co., of Rochester,
n. Y, was in town the past few days
advertising Warmers Safe remedies,
and during his visit he called on the
grocers and destroyed all old Safe
Yeast on the market and supplied deal
ers with fresh goods, so that ladies pur-
chasing Warmers Yeast can be sure of
getting it perfectly fresh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

CRARTER.-Judge Norton to-day
granted a charter to the Guarantee
Identification Company. the objects of
which are to issue certificates of identi-
fication &c The capital stock is to be
S25 200, divided into shares of S25 each,
and the principal Office is to be in this
city with J. D. Hooe as agent. F. w.
Pratt, of Washington, is president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington Yesterday to John W.
Douglas, of Albemarle and Mary c.
Sommers, of Orange county; Rufus c.
Barker, OF Fairfax and Mamie E. New
of Roanoke, and to Braden E. Hummer
and Willella Boncher, both of Langley
Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v God Vard & LothrOp.
10th, 18th and F StS,, N. W.

yiif,-Thc Silk Loom is still in operation. To
give those who cannot got out at the regular
hours an opportunity TO see this novel exhibit
ton we have made the morning hours to
II, evening hours . to ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

The markets continue very quiet and easy,
and there are but few changes to note in
prices. Flour is only in fair demand with
liberal receipts and sales confined to the best
brands. Wheat is still weak; choice samples
at 70a72, other sorts are not wanted here or
elsewhere even at current extremely low fig
ures We quote as to order and condition,
damaged weevil eaten and common at 80 to
6S. Corn is lower at AZ to 81, latter for
prime old crop. Rye Sc to so. Oats SO to
80. Eggs 23 to %. Butter Potatoes, APP
pies, and other produce are readily sold. Mill
feed, Hay, Straw and Cotton Seed Meal are
in better demand than usual at this season on
account of the terrible drought
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28
OUR WEEKLY REMNANT
SALE TODAY.

A business of such proportions as ours must
necessarily make Short Lengths" odd
Sizes" Broken Lines Small Lots" Sc.
Then things will, from one cause or another,
get soled and defaced All such things are
taken from the different stocks and laid aside
until Friday, when they are marked at such
reduced prices that they will sell at once.
What you see here is only small part-spacc
will not admit Of more. Black and Colored
Dress Goods deserve special attention. Silks
and Velvcts show many useful lengths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

san rises to-Morrow at 6:47 sun sets
r.l3. High water 1:l7 a. N. and
1.5l y. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

There can be no happiness without
health, and no health when you have a
severe cold without some good cough
cure. Bear it in mind that DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup has record running
through nearly half a century, which
no other similar preparation can begin
to claim, and it stands to-day head and
shoulders above any other cough reme-
DIV in the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

BALTIMORE. Oct 28.-Flour dull and un-
changed. Wheat weak; No 2 red spot and
Oct 7O!a70!; Dec 725a73; May S0!aS02 !;
steamer No red 65iaG5s; Southern weak !;
fultz 6Sa73; longberry 70a74 Corn steady !;
mixed spot 4S!a4Ss Oct 4Sia4Si; year AZ Ia
473 Jan 47a47i: steamer mixed 45la45s !;
Southern dull; white 42a49; yellow 40a4S.
Oats steady; No white Western 3Sa39 No
mixed do 35a36. Rye dull No , 63 nomi-
nally Hay steady; good to choice timothy
$i4 25a$15 90. Provisions unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28

WEATHER PRoBABnITIEs.-For this
section generally fair. winds shifting to south
westerly, warmer Satur lay.