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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-04
LAFAYETTE.

Easton Penn. Dec. (SpeciaD-Of the o~ a'u"hi
c-odu,,ng IN the last ten years one-third have
nursued technical courses and two-thrds the GAS
sizes. The Electrical Engineering Department mas
received from the Easton Transit Company rhe
gift of twenty horse power "sign', Snh Wales
Of the death OF the Rey Robert Steel an nc Isbs
Auiu TX a prominent lawyer OF this CITY, was
held here yesterday He was sea Saran @, the
9.nmmittee of Arrangements that mad In chhrse ,ne
annual commencement dinner, spread by the "o'"e"
OF EastOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-04
TSTfTCR AND SIGNAL COMPANY ASsr0Fs.

ST. Louis Dec s-The Wuerpel Switch ana Ss.
nal Company which has been closed for several
months on account Of financial difficulties made
voluntary assignment yesterday to William X.
Bixby. of St. Louis. The liabilities are estimates
at sss. OOO The assets letters patent Tor Inn
movements and devices In connection with wreck;
systems the equity OF redemption In contracts WIZ
the Worlds Columbian Exposition at engage "
Establishing q signal switch at the worries raL:
TO the amount OF about $4,000 and the ouiidnmS
and machinery at East st. Louis. worth propaov
1000 more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-04

by the recent gift from his widow OF NWo ior
Mrs Agnes Demarest of Buffalo, who recently
founded the Demarest scholarships. Is among dnose
who have subscribed $1,000 each for the dement, oi
the college.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-04
ST. JOHNS.

Thanksgiving Day was. duly celebrated at St.
Johns In the morning the second team. the Invin-
cibles. defeated the Sycamore football team In q
hard fought game, the being l6 to o. The cleo
ton OF officers for the Invincible baseball team
resulted: President Joseph Hughes; vice-presdent.
George Ellis; secretary, Harold A. Collan; scorer,
ntendent Edward Maddum. This was followed
by the customary out door sports The usual play
the title being "a New Way to Pay Old Debts"
by Philip Massnger. The Fordham baseball team
also elected their officers on THURSDAY. Lney are
Thomas F. Barry president; NJ. Shener. vce-presi-
dent; Andrew Boylan. secretary: William NJ Flem-
Inv. treasures
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
TO PUT LIFE INTO TRADE

In times like these merchant must offer his
goods at prices the public cannot afford to
overlook. We have certain seasonable arti-
cles on hand that we will close out at great
reduction. These goods are not second but
srst-cass in every particular, and fully guar
anteed by us.
ALASKA HARD WOOD REFRIGERA-
TORS S13, reduced to s1f SIG reduced 10
SD; SIS to SIS; $2l to SIS; $23 to $50;
$50 to $26.
JEWETT's CHARCOL-LINED WATER
COOLERS, 2 gallons, S1.15; ) gallons, 81 /;
4 gallons, 81 25. These are rare prices and
only few on hand.
ICE CREAM FREEZERS-Arctic, 3 qts.,
$3.50; 6 qts, $3.50; 8 qts.. SIS each; White
Mountain, . qts., $50; 3 qts., 81 80; 4 qts.,
1925: 8 qts.. $3.50 each.
A TEN PER CENT. REDUCTION on every
Tea Set Chamber Set, Dinner Set, Library,
Parlor Banquet or Piano Lamp in the house.
Terms: NET CASH on delivery OF goods.
This sale will last for two (2) weeks, begin
ming Monday, August 14th. Do not fail to
call and see these goods. This is rare chance
to replenish your china closet at small out
lay of cash. 4. j. MlLLER & son,
31T King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
SCHOOL BOOKS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES,

The largest stock of new and second hand
School Books ever offered at lowest prices
We have never been under5o;d. FOR we buy in
the lowest market for cash and give our Gus
toners the benefit. All our books are cover
cd with DYS0N'S UNEXCELLGD COVER
which fits the book like glove and lasts
longer than any other made. They have
stood the test for six years School Bags are
lower than ever All makes from DC 10 81
States covered and plain, double and single
from Sc to 30c. Composition Books, a new
liAe l, >, 4, ), 10 10 and 25c. Al! We ask
is a look at our line. and you will he satisfied
that the little store CAN and DOES sell goods
low. S. +. DYSON IL BRO. sos King ST.,
aug2S Next to the Opera House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
A WANpERER,s STRANGE r.nr

A WANDERERS STRANGE TALE
John McCarty, of Pittsburg, Pa, who
was raving upon car top early last
week, had rational spell Sunday
evening, although he is in a more criti-
cal condition than ever. He saws three
weeks ago, while working in a Pitts.
burg iron mill, he was told that a man
had gone to his home, and, it was be-
lleved, his wife was untrue. McCartv
went home and discovered the man in
a room with his wife. He was so over
come by the revelation that he left that
town and became wanderer. He
says he doesn't know how he got to
Philadelphia. He requests that if he
die he be buried in Chester, Pa, and
that his wife be not told of his death.
1t is believed that he had a furious fight
with his wife's lover and was so badly
hurt that he became demented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
alexandria 6azette,
PUBLISHED DAILY AND rR1-wEExLY AT

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building, $40 & S12 Prince st.
Daily one year, $6; six months S3 ;one month
81 cents.
Tri-Weekly one year 81; si2 months So
three months 81.
All transient advertisements must be paid for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex-
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, will
only be printed ia this paper IS advertise
ments.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchange. Advertisements, or
ders for the paper, news or any information
OF business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at tho Postoffice Alexandria, Virgin
ia, as second-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
At French'S Book Store,
Ar &410 King S. Alexandria Va.

All & 40 King 81, Alexandria, Va.
HEADQUARTERS for everything used in
the School Room, &c sure to examine our
line before purchasing. We have the largest
variety and best values in
SCHOOL BOOKS, NEW AND SECOND
HAND.
Composition Books, Student Note Books
School Straps, slatcs-p!ain and covered
frames, Scholars Companions &c. SC.
SCHOOL BAGS of every description, made
in Olcloth, Duck, Leather Cloth and Melted
Goods.
A beautiful line ofWriting Tablets for pen
or pencil cheaper than ever,
Don't forget that with every hook purchased
at FRENCH'S yeu get one of iiOlden's Patent
Book Covers, by far The best cover made these
are initiated, but never cqualcd). Johbcr OF
miscellaneous school books and school desks
and furniture. Supply the trade with every
thing in the Book and Stationery line. This
house is characterized By its promptness. care
fulness and Low Price. r. w. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28

LET Us Pity HM.-A prominent
member of the Bottlers and NIanufac.
tarers' Association, after attending the
regular meeting last month, got'home
late at night, according to an exchange,
and to avoid disturbing his wife, be
took off his boots and stole into the
room on tiptoe. But vain precaution
his wife began to yawn. Quickly de-
termincd, he went to the cradle of his
first-born, and began to rock it, singing
a slumber song the while.
"What are you doing, my dear?"
81 have been sitting here couple of
hours, trying to get the baby to Sleep"
"Why, old man, I have got the baby
here in bed with me-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
AUCTION SALES.
By Z. F. Knox. Auctioneer.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF LAND.

At the request of the holders of two of the
notes secured by the deed of trust from Geo. c.
Yidetto to John n. johnson, dated September
10, 1891, and recorded in liber L, No. 4, page
31O, land record of Alexandria county, Vir-
ginia. the undersigned will sell at public auc-
tinn IN tha nrauicae on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28

ES0R RENT-The comfortable FRASIE
T. DWELLING on the east side of st.
Asaph street, between Cameron and Queen.
Gas, bath room and large yard. Apply at this
office sepl9 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28

DY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST
ID bearing date August 18th. 1892, and re-
corded in liber P, No. 4, folio 81, ct sec. of
the County Court Clerks office of Alexandria
county, Va, the undersigned, being the trus.
tee therein named, will offer for sale at public
auction on
THURSDAY, October 10Th, 1898,
at p. m on the premises, ALL OF THAT
CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND
lying and being situate in Alexandra county.
Virginia, near Arlington postotice, and con.
tanning thirty-four acres one rood and fifteen
perches, and being the same land conveyed by
Wilson Ager and others to Monroe L. Fox by
deed dated September 18th, 1885, and re-
corded in liber G, No. 4, folio 81, of Alex
andria County Court Clerks office and con-
veyed by said Monroe L. Fox to Charles Z.
Nicol, trustee MS aforesaid. This land is To-
Gated near Washington city, and would make
fine place for sub division and hence is very
valuable. By reference to said liber P, folio
81 ct seq., one of the land records of Alexan-
dria county Virginia, the metes and bounds
of said land can be ascertained The title to
this land is perfect.
Terms OF SALE Cash sufficient to discharge
the costs of executing this trust, and the sum
of twenty-five hundred dollars $4,000 with
interest from August 18th, 1893, and as 10
tho residue of purchase money, if any, the
terms of sale will be made known on the day
Of sale.
c. E. NICOL, Trustee,
Brentsville, Prince William county, Va
sep15 IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
NOR SALE.

That desirable BUSINESS PROPERTY.
No. 12O north Royal street, now under lease
to good tenant, this is good investment;
also FINE RESIDENCE No. 422 south
Fairfax street, II rooms, large side lot with
fruit trees, sc. Apply at 422 south Fairfax
street. sep5 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
New School Goods.

When times are hard buy to the hest adj
vantage. Remember you will SAVE MONEY
by buying SCHOOL BOOKS AND SCHOOL
SUPPLIES of eYery description
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
FOR SALE AND RENT.
'oR sALE-CHEAP-A BARGAIN.

Good sound HORSE, nice light WAGON
used but littlcl and an excellent set of light
WAGON HARNESS (made by Moore. Price
500. 4 complete outfit for q dairyman or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
SATURDAY
the 18th day of October, 1s93.


at 10 o'clock M, upon the following terms
Enough of the purchase money in cash to pay
! the amount due on tho notes secured by said
deed-S142S1.3S and the expenses of sale,
$71S.62, in all S15, ,000-and the residue of
the purchase money in two eqnal payments at
six and twelve months from day of sale, with
interest; the deferred payments to be evidenced
by notes and secured by deed of trust-the
TWO PARCELS OF LAND in Ale1andria
county, Virginia, conveyed by said deed ex-
cept lot in parcel No. 1, which was convey
ed to Mary ]. Kennedy by deed dated June
10. 1892, of record in liber o, No. 4, page
1877, land record of Alexandria county, be-
Ing lot No. il block 13 of PARK ADDI-
TION TO ALEXANDRIA, Alexandria coun-
ty, Virginia, according to plat and subdivis-
lon as recorded in liber N. No. 4, page 2O9, of
said land records, to which reference is made
for description of said lot.
Parcel No. 1-Begiuning at point in the
lands of James Duncan, the North West Alex
andria improvement Company and Geo. C.
and running thence N. S9o27' E. 3451. $40
feet to the west line of the Washington
Southern Railway Company thence S.
125 feet to Alexandria avenue extended
thence westwardly to the line of the North
West Alexandria Improvement Company, and
thence n. 20' Z. 100 feet to the point of be-
ginning.
Parcel No. 2-Beginning at stake in the
south line of Alexandria avenue extended
$50 feet from the west line of the Washing
ton Southern Railway Company, and running
thence s. SSo10' w. 3071 feet to stake;
thence N. S0o53' w. 73.44 feet to a stake
thence n. 6So W. II feet to stake; thence
S. 90 Z. 1929 feet to stake; thence n.
SSo10' E. 1912 33 feet, and thence n
10 50' ". 130 feet to the point of beginning
and all appurtenances tEereunta belonging
The aboYe described property is known as
Park Addition to Alexandria, Alexandria
county, Virginia. 1t has been subdivided
and plat thereof is recorded in liber n No
4, page 209. 1t is near st. Asaph Junction,
on the Washington Southern Railway.
ses15 Is JOHN NJ. JOHNSON, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28

ERENCH PEAS, new crop, at
IL H.C. WALLLCE'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
A FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN

A FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN
n ESTATE.
THIS FARM situated on the Telegraph
Road one and a-half miles southwest of
Alexandria Va, and belonging to the estate
of the late David A. Windsor, is now offered
for sale, sixty acres with dwelling and all
outbuildings. There is a peach orchard of
three hundred trees, two years old in full
bearing, grapcry and other fruits. There are
six acres Of woodland.
The whole tract contains one hundred acres,
the remaining forty acres more or less, sub
icct to the option of the purchaser. 1t is
we'll fenced and all buildings are in good
repair
Land rcry fertile. Parties desiring to pur-
chase will do we'll to inspect the premises, as
no fancy prices will be asked, the same being
sold to settle an estate.
B. F. KNOX.
ie1Otf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
MEDICINAL.

2 ~ 2 T f.iTI(IN2 . Sk kSSlSis
Sc. E| ] 'II1S g.
SiIbAs THEY'RE Completely Disguised
m y. all of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
NJ !. Dlets-with a sugar coating which
lIy."i ] surrounds their concentrated vege-
VI! table extracts. You do not get the
etaste. This means more than com
fort The offensive tas;e of oils, or of bitter
nils is art TO upset digestion. These Pellets
beo digestion. They're tiny, hence easily
swallowed They're easy in action, and after
,,sinr them you feel ,ceI instead of Bilious
ard Coustipated; your Sick Headache, Dizz-
ness. and Indigestion are gone.
Good nature belongs to an active liver; ir-
ri,ability to morbid liver. Take Pleasant
Pellets that you may cultivate good nature,
happiness, and health.
They're the cheapest pill you can buy, be-
cause guaranteed 10 give satisfaction, or
your money is returned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28

ESOR RENT-TWO nice new Groom and
e bath FRAME HOUSES ON st. Asaph
street. Possession given Sept. l.
ROBl ELLIOTT,
je24 SIC Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-28
EOR SALE.

NOR RENT.
TWO NEW ENGLISH BASEMENT
HOUSES on Prince street; beautiful houses
with all modern improvements. Inquire OF
GLENN BROWN. Architect, street, Wash
ington, d. c., or of the undersigned.
r. F. KNOX,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-15
PERMISSION FOR RAILROAD ROUTES.
THE STATE COMMISSIONERS LISTEN TO APPLA-
CATIONS FEOM SEYERAL COMpANIES.

THE STATE COMMISSIONERS LISTEN TO APPLi
CATIONS FROM SEVERAL COMPANIES.
The State Railroad Commission met at the Cham-
Der of Commerce yesterday to consider applica'iohS
from railroad companies to construct roads III thS
city and elsewhere. President s. \. Rcardsl"y pre-
sided The Broadway syndicate, which controls the
Lexington ave- road from Forty sccondst TO til" iiar-
lem River with branch through Onehundrcd'ahu'
sixteenth ST.. and the Columbus ave. line from SIXTY
fourth ST. to One uudrcG-and.tcn with branch
through nchundrcd and sixthst., to connect WIN
the ninth Avenuc Railroad COMPANY. made appic'-
ion TO use cable power. Francis Lyhde St''s"h ap-
n.,rej for the companies. Harvey G. Williams, who
appearcd with Mr.. Stctson, said that the consent OF
prucrtyovnrrs for the construction Of the road had
been obtained Decision IN the case Will be gwen
next week.
The applcaion made To the Commission Nv
George H. shaver for permission 10 construct slea"'
rniIroad called the LaCkawnnna. Catshlll "ouli'Wh
and Boston Railroad IN Delaware ana schol"r"
counties from Deposit to Schenectady II this r"n Is
constructed II Will be parallel to parts OF the Delaware
and Iluison aud the Ulster and Delaware h'uro'u'
Charles >traui. Of this city. asked per"'SSo" IL
l.. half of W,siclester Electric Railroad company W
op.rate the street railroads Owned by mat o TH
~, IN. trolley system. I'll" roads run lroh. n"nn.''
,n Mount vernon from Mount vernon 10 i' ~, ~,
,, polb,m to New .Eo, h"llc from New Roc'lie 10
,,l.n Island aud thence To Wo"dlaNh' lhc '"''
rili come up again In Albany OH Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-15
DIR. GREER WITHDRAWS, TOO.

HE WILL NOT ALLOW HIS NAME TO BE PRE-
SCENTED FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS BIsHoPRlC.
Boston, April 1.-THE Rev. DR.. sl'inn THIS ator
noon received the following letter from the Kew
David II. Greer, OF NewYork. who has been so prom
mently mentioned a. a possible successor Of Bishop
Phillips Brooks
Nv Dear Dr. shnn. / have been absent rom the
city a week. and during that time have been tmhh,
Ing "A good deal about the Massachusetts Watter un.
have come 10 the conclusion that my name ought not
to be presented TO the convention IL seems u me
that alter having been practically nominated By the
conference at Trinity Chapel should feel III hohoi
bound to accept. and the NOR" ! tllink ABOUT II the
clearer does II become that ought nO' 10 accept +,
cannot tell YOU all tile reasons when nave III
nucrced me In reaching this decision, put th,lh
myself | am better httcd for the WORK whicn an,
dolng here than Tor that which would ucEoNe "Po"
me rs Bishop OF Massachusetts: ., %
II has been an exceedingly dncult question 70
decide ana have tried TO look NJ IL Simply III the
llght OF duty and looking at IL solely IN tllat way
have reached the above conclusion and having reached
A.. ! cannot that IL would DO hoioraoic " icc
nv name go before the convention. ,.
IL gricves me- 10 have to say this because KNOW
II will BE- disappointment to you ana o,ne,s IN ta Tho
right thing to shy. and am sure You VIII agree Will
me that whatever the consequences IL Is always
right to do what ore thinks Is right mast ASK you'
therefore. TO accept this rs positive ana MAJ during
that time hope YOU will be able 10 nix upon some
other and more worthy uinl" - - ,o,,
xonr friend DAVID II. GREER.
Coming Immediately after DR.. Morgan Diy's de-
,s,on NOT to have his name presented 10 the Diocesan
Convention II leaves the field entirely open for new
nominations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-15
ryr rporr SNOW CAN BE SEEN TODAY.

Tho trout show will arrive in town "-uhS' ~
,s tvo weeks later than usual-thankS 10 thc Nv"
game lawsuit better late than never. "ne" ~"
gray dawn breaks over the city fult"n M'FNe' WIZ
Lave mt on Its annual April garments Oh ""'''" p
rooss azaleas and wild flowers ana the Ho"'N
structure will try its best to look Ike rus"o s'
,thin 10 please the well dressed ihrones WIN WV
roar tourney downtown To look at the S"S'S' "
r,oet bean,ifuI OF fish. The trout VIII De on manu-
t.or, widely scattered states and from many WI,
,o,r, foncIers and "farms.' James Anhln' IT, WIZ
nd along some of the famous rainbow trout OF ,"e
,t, crook I'm Western New York. There VIII Nv
h nick of the ponds and streams Of the Iuxeoo ,""'
,t Sou,b Side Club Of Long Island. the Oid No'o"'
rt pond the Wildwood Trout Farm, the '"o''"'
ro, Farm the rrontdale Farm the Trout 'i''
,I,horv as well as wild trout from the streams V.
ns,odo and sea trout from Nova Scotia There VIII
80 ,opks crowded with trout marked III every co'o'
,na,a ,he sk,ey blue Of the armament TO 'he u'ep
.,,I hue Of the dragons bloodiree OF lho"' 40
'a, = G. Blackford Is the chief spirit IN airnhR'ns
,1s chow For two weeks trout have been oiSp'"Seu'
-, cold and eaten across the river III Long iS'n""'
40, tact those who are getting up the fui hI
anu M show fear may detract from interest W y, ,
Mar ,,,,m but they will have hne display all 'Ne
same.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-15
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and tends 10
personal enjoyment when rightly used Inc
many, who live better than Others and ENJOY
life more. with less expenditure. by more promptly
ADAPTING the worlds best products to the needs
Of physical being, will attest the value to health
of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced III
the remedy. Syrup Of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting IN the
form most acceptable and pleasant to the taste
,he refreshing and truly beneficial properties OF
a perfect laAative eilcctuaily cleansing tie sSs,
tenn. dispeing colds, headaches and fevers, and
permanently curing constipation 1t has given
satisfaction 70 millions and met with the APP
nrovaI Of the medical profession because 1t acts
n the Kidneys. Liver and Bowels without weak,
enino them. and it is perfectly free from every
Objectionable substance
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all druggists Ill
soc. and 81 bottles, but it is manufactured oS
the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name
il printed on every package, also the name, syrup
Of Figs. and being well informed. you Will not
accent any substitute If offered.