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The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

BEECHAM's PILLS are a painless and effectu-
al remedy for all bilious disorders. p cent?
q box. For sale by all druggists.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

There is no such thing as an imitation base
ball diamond.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

man may not have a stitch to his back
but still have one in his side
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Time flies and stays for no man The only
fellow who can beat II is the musician.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

1t is not impossible to meet with plump
refusal from a slender girl.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

'Hanson's Magic Corn salve."
Warranted to cure, or money retuais1. Al
your druggist for IL Price Is cents.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06
II the Baby 1. Cutting Teeth.

Be rure and use that old and wentried remedy, h.a
yrxstov's SOOTHING SYEUP for Children TeethinE
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Shiloh's Consum ption Cure
Is sold a guarantee. Ii cures IDctpient Consurp-
It 5 the b-st Cough Cure 5 5cts. Dcts- & Si0
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06
Something New.

The santa Fe Route has inaugurated q
through daily free reclining chair car service
between Denver, Colorado Springs and Os-
den in both directions.
Holders of secoud-elsss tickets to or from
Utah or Pacific coast points reading via this
line will be permitted to occupy these cars
without extra charge.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

A buckwheat cake and home run depend
| largely on the batter.
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

See Colchester spadIne Boots adv. in other column
The Delta independent., 1893-12-06

Nm. a. Denver. Vel, X. No. B35.-Aa.
Whsa Vrt,iaa 70 advertisers psass ~ ihas 70 u
,saw ~ elvseS2ssnsss h tAis De1eA
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-01

The rustic choirs greatest show was
always made in the anthem, in which
some pumpkin had generally solo to
exhibit his "lusty voice" II was n
splendid musical display-of its kind
People came from long distance to
hear it and felt so satiated that they
left without the sermon. No wonder
Shakespeare made Sir John Falstaff lose
his voice with "hallooing and singing of
anthems" To be sure he was guilty Of
an anachronism. for there were no an
thems in the fat knights time, but it
may reasonably bo supposed that no had
become so impressed with this part of
the service in his own day that no
dropped into the nod which even Homer
is privileged occasionally to enjoy.
The Jack Tar who explained q 'han-
them" to his mate on the simple prin-
ciples Of verbal elongation was not so
far out after all IF was to say to
you," he began, Ere, Bill, give me
that handspike,' that wouldn't be han
them; but if | was to say TO you, Bill.
Bill, Bill, give, give, give me, give me-
that, that, that handspike, spike, spike,
spike why, that would bc hanthem." 4"
Just after this fashion did the old village
choirs tear aud toss their anthem texts
-Cornhill Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-01
But She Didn't Get the Boots.

was trying on n pair of shoes, not
many days ago, in one of the sample
shoe stores. Finding pair which par
ticularly pleased me, the clerk laced up
one, and looked for the other to do like
wise, but it could not be found. After a
vain search was about to give it up and
select another pair which did not please
me half as well, when | saw the edge of
the woman's skirt. who sat next me,
bulging out, and, calling the attention
of the salesman to the fact, he extracted
the boot from under her dress.
1t seems she liked the boots as well as
l did, and If she did not get them, it was
not because she did not possess unbound
ed assurance.
Some women get through this world
on their nerve, and this woman was one
of them.-New York Herald
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-01
she WORE THE snues TO BED.
New England GIri's Unique Way of
stretching Tight Eootgcar.

stretching Tight Eootgcar.
When Mr.. Simpson returned from Bos-
ton, he brought beautiful pnir Of shoes
laced shoes. with nent heels and pretty
toes--for his dnughthcr Ethel. and n
unanimous sigh Of disappointment swept
over the Simpson family when IL ap.
peared that these shoes were too small.
No one was more sincerely gricvcd about
II than Ethcls Youngest sister. Evelyn,
who liked pretty shoes ~ muCh rs Ethel
did, and who had been wearing u pair that
could not have been described ns any
thing hut "scryiccablc. thuuyh plain"
EVELYN was filled with conflicting
emotions when her father sgid. "pcrhnrs
you cnn wear No. .. my dear If SO
you may have these"
Evelyn knew that though her sister
WINS six years older than herself. vet they
wore the Same sized shoc-No. I; but
she did not sny So. She set her Irctty
shoe beside her own stout. roony one
Tho prospect was discourngng
A little later Ethel came in
"Why." she exclaimed IN surprise.
you can almost get II ON? Try IL some
time when your foot IL not warm and
swollen as II IL now, though ! suppose
lapa would never let you wear them II
they went on nj nll hard"
The shoes stood ON Evelyns dressing
case all day and suggested to her what
must have been the feelings of Cindcr
elias sisters when they tried to cut down
their feet to fit the magic slipper That
evening when she was going TO bed she
tried them again. and they actually went
on. They squeezed the poor littlc feet
ns II in wise. but there they were. ON.
About midnight Ethel Simpson was
awakened 10y soft knock ON her door
and sitting In the hall outside she dis
covered her little sister Evelyn
"Oh, Ethel don't make n noise my
fectl' she gaspcd
"Why, you have your shoes aud stock.
ings on, Evelyn Tho new shoes! oh.
You poor child!" aud in moment the
elder sister was bending over the suf.
fcrcr, who had tainted away with smell
ing salts and II pair of scissors
lyon see sobbcd Evelyn. rcviving
and watching the cutting of the shoe
iu'hib Nlln llltTtHls InblHilt III I WOft
them to bed they would he on in the
morning and | could show them to papa
and he would let me keep them went
to sleep, and little while ago woke
up, and ! thought was dying.
81 almost screamed, but didn't.
felt numb all over, and then il seemed ms
If arms and legs and head were turning
into balloons. When | tried to crawl
out Of bed, knew what was the matter
II was my feet and those awful shoes.
III expect every one will laugh Mt me.
Why, Ethel. you are crying! Don't. My
feet don't hurt me any more, and papa
will say when you tell him about it. 1T
will be lesson to her."
II was lesson to her. She never
wore tight shoes again. but if her father
thought SO be did not say il when Ethel
told the story, and no ono Of the family
laughed or said II word about it, A day
or two later package came from Bos.
ton for Evelyn, which contained n beau
tiful pair Of shoes, laced, with neat heels
and pretty toes and marked "fours. -
Youth's Compnniou
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-01
NOncommittaI Praise.

One of an admiring group around a
certain conscientious woman of bound
less tact recently asked her what she
found truthfully to say when adoring
parents exhibited unpromising infants or
their pictures. The tactful woman
smiled with justifable pride at the score
of anxious feminine faces turned toward
her, II always exclaim ardently, We'll,
that is baby and" with dancing eyes,
lit is, you know. New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-01
The Color Question,

Little boy Sterling, years old, was
recently having his hair done up for the
night, He was restless under the oper-
alton, and his nurse tried to interest him
by speaking of the colored waiter who
had come that day.
He looks as neat as n new pin, in his
white jacket and apron" said she.
"Yes," responded Sterling, "neat as a
new black pin. Kate Fields Washing
ton.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-01
Criticising Boston.

She was from out of town, and when
the conductor on the Columbus avenue
car called, "Albany Station" she said:
II want to know if that's the Boston and
Albany station! It's nothing to the one
that the Boston and Maine are just
a goin to tear down. Boston Common
wealth
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-01
TxpicaI Ere I,scnnes.

Guest-What precautions have you
here in case of fire?
Hotel Clerk-We have fire escapes
from every floor. All you have to do is
to make your way to one of them and
fall ofi.-New York Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-01

The distinctive form of American archi-
lecture may be seen in the modern offioo
building now so popular in most of our
large cities. 1t combines in the highest
degree utility with excellence and Is at
once model of convenience and Of
beauty.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27

DePauw. These were ordered spread upon
the minutes a committee, consisting Of Pro-
fessors Underwood. Craig and Hall, was
appointed 10 nominate officers. This COM
rnittee will report to-day Professors Dennis
and Hoffman were named as an auditing
committee.
The association Will meet again this morn
ing, when papers will be read by President
II. T. Eddy. OF Rose Polytechnic. on The
Educational Value of Applied Mathemat-
ics;'' by President e Z. Cubberly. OF Vim
the Lower Grades" and by Prof. James \.
WOODBURY., OF Indiana University, on The
Study OF Politics in American Colleges.
Certain proposed changes in the constitu-
ton will also considered. In the after
noon there will be meetings OF the various
sections of the association.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27
Strange Woman Demented.

Elfra Davenport, aged sixty-five years,
was brought to police headquarters yester-
day mildly demented. The woman claims
to live in Sidney, o.. where, she says, her
son is superintendent of the electric plant.
She was found in the Union Station Mon
day night and being without funds was
sent to the Home for Friendless Women.
Yesterday her queer actions alarmed the
matron of the institution and she was sent
to police headquarters The woman ex-
plains that she was on her way to Brazil
where she has a son living.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27
Patti Concert.

Nine. Adelina Patti, who is TO appear in
this city in grand concert and grand opera
Tuesday evening, Jan. ?. has not visited In
dianapolis in thirteen years. Her voice has
lost none Of its grandeur. and the press no.
tees everywhere are fiattering in the eX-
IRENE. The management has surrounded the
great star with array OF artists Of
worldwide reputation. These are: Mile
Guerrina Fabbri. cOutralto: Mile. Louise
Engel, mezzO-soprano; Mr.. Durward Lely,
tenor: SignOr AntOnis GlasSO, baritone;
SignOr NOrvara, bassO: Signor Ardiu, con-
ductor; SignOr MascherOni. accompanist.
The advance sale Of seats for the engage
ment will begin this morning at O'clock
at the piano warerOoms OF ID. IL. Baldwin
4 Co, under the DenisOn Hotel. The prices
are popular and have been put within the
range OF all, as follows: 81, $780, 81 and
s..
Besides the miscellaneous concert pro-
eraInmc. the second act OF Flotow's charm
ing opera Martha viii be given in cos
tune, with scenery and all accessories, in
GLIDING a grand orchestra, which Is a part
OF the organization.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27

Medical opinion is that pure whisky Is the
best preventive of a long line of ailments
that induce grip. They recommend "Old
Process whisky. r. Cummins & Co.. dis
tillers, Loretto, Ky. Only sold by drug
giStS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27
The Giving of scholarship.

There was a brief meeting OF the college
presidents in the afternoon 1t was decided
to hold the next meeting at the. Bates
House on Feb. g. when the question OF abol-
ishing the present system OF awarding free
scholarships viii come up The colleges have
found that the system of giving scholar
ships TO the students graduating the highest
In their classes at high schools Is not the
best. Too frequently the students at the
head of the graduating classes are in good
circumstances and do not need a free schol-
arship.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27
Halliday Hats.
A Long Line of Ailments.

Dunlap's celebrated silk and derby hats
at Seaton's Hat Store, n North Pennsyl-
,rafo ctr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27
ASSETS.
The shines Not SIN IT,

1t appears that an egregious blunder was
made in the announcement OF a recent
Church street entertainment, wherein the
Sullivans the Nolans and the Shines raised
merry cain" Investigations point TO the
fact that the Shines family was not in IL.
While the quarrel I'm progress the
Shines were at home and decorously re-
Trained from mingling in the merTfment<
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27
Red Men Celebrate.

1 Comanche Lodge, No. 12s, OF the I'm
proved Order of Red Men Of West Indian
apolis, celebrated its second anniversary at
Spencers Hall last night The braves en-
sic and ''rip-roaring'' banquet This Is
one of the strongest orders OF its kind in
the State
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27

Clearing out sale of Jewelry, Watches and
Diamonds at cost till Jan. l. 1894, at
Marcy's, 80 West Washington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27
Marion County.

The report for Marion county shows 142
associations. five OF which failed TO report.
The total number of shares running is 2i2.-
III. The paid-up shares are 25,2lS, making
the total 267, $50. The number of shares
loaned are y, 462. There are 40,OS5 nom
borrowing and 11,459 borrowing members.
The total membership in the county is 51,54
Following is the report:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27

uAu1tuEG at W IN l.. f-i1er =.
Rye meal and rye -four at Van Pe.ts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27
STATISTICAL.
Record of shares.


Shares of runl~ag stock in force at be-
ginning Of fiscal year 5O9. 9is
Issued during the year. .213, $50
Withdrawn during the year. 80, $50
Present total number of shares of run
ming stock 697, O6s
Shares of debenture paid-up stock
in force at beginning of fiscal year. 34,974
Issued during the Observation-Disclosures. IS, 1873
Cancelled during the year................. ,065
Present total number of shares of
paid-up stock .......................... 52,27
Present total number of shares of
stock in force June 80. 1898. ......... $50, PIG
Number of shares loaned at be-
ginning of fiscal year. ..16O,352
Loaned upon during the year. Isl
Repaid during the year INSTRUMENTATION. 20,3Sl
Present total number of shares upon
which loans have been made. ......... 212119
MEMBERSHIP.
Deposting members. ...................... $500
Borrowing members. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. H.3S2
Total Observation-Disclosures. 126 912
Authorized capital stock. .s2l9, 144 500
Capital stock subscribed and in
force '..''..................,. e4,Ub9,2oI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-27
WisdOm.

Detroit Free Press.
Hell want TO marry a woman who I
know knows more than / do.
She-Well. II she Is wise she will never
let you know II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-22
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Patterns
AT
FRENCH'S BOOKSTORE. KING ST.

UNIVERSAL FASHION COMPANY'S
PERFECT FITTING PATTERNS excel all
others.
Because they are perfect in fit, each part be-
ing cut with exactitude
because material is saved by their USE
Because tho descriptions are Short concise,
and yet embrace every detail. giving all nee
eSsary instructions how to put the model to-
gcthcr.
Because they come in all necessary Sizes
Because they are so cut that the measul C
need only TO be taken in the ordinary man
ncr, and no allowance or deduction is -c-
quiTed IS is the case with other patterns.
Because no matter how intricate the de-
sign, the pattern is so cut, notched and ar
ranged that child can put it together with
out difficulty
Because when the garment is made like the
pattern, it is sure to look like the illustration
by which it was selected.
Because they are put in envelopes bea ring
the description in three languages.
Because they are the lowest in price.
Because they are absolutely perfect in fit,
and savc time, labor, material, money and
patience.
Call for complete catalogue. Patterns sent
to any address, postpaid, on receipt Of the
price.
Get a copy OF the ALBUM OF FASHIONS,
1000 large illustrations, only 20c All the
New Fashion Books in stock.
ROBERT w. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-22
A1exandria GasGtts.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building, SO & SO Prince ST

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building, $40 & SIC Prince st.
Daily one year, Sc; six months s;3 ;onc month
80 cents.
Tri-Weekly one year 81 six months -;
three months 81.
All transient advertisements must be pad for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed 10 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 in this paper as advertise
mcntS.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchange. Advertisements, or
ders for the paper, news or any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postottice Alexandria, Virgin
ia, as second class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-22
AUCTION SALES.
By O'Neal & Lunt, Auctionccrs.


pY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
D from Ewell C. Atwell to the undcrsign-
ed, made the 26th day of January, 1898, 1
will sell at No. 62S King street, on TUES
DAY, April %, the following property:
The stock of HEATING and COOK
ING STOVES, Tinware, Wood and Willow
Ware, Crockery, Glassware and Cutlery and Il
number of cases of Glass Fruit Jars, the same
being the stock contained on the above prem
ises
Also on SATURDAY. April Doth, at twelve
o'clock, in front Of the Market House, on Roy
al street, one two-story FRAME HOUSE and
LOT situated on the north side of Wolfe
street between Alfred and Patrick streets.
No. (No. S13) fronts on Wolfe street Is
feet snd runs northwardly so feet. No =
NO. 9l5) fronts on Wolfe street IS feet and
runs northwardly in depth 80 feet.
NJ. c. MITCHELL. Trustee.
Al the same time will be offered the HOUSE
AND LOT, No. 917, fronting on the north
side of Wolfe street and running northwest
wardly about the same as the other property.
ap17 is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-22
IS93- SPRING 1893

The season is now upon Us and we were
never better prepared to serve you with the
latest and choicest goods in our lines. We
have just opened DRESS GOODS in the new
effects and shadings from the lowest price to
the best grades.
SILKS and TRIMMINGS in great variety
to match Dress Goods
SPRING WRAPS and BLAZER SUITS.
We have gone into this line more extensively
than ever before and are showing tho largest
and most varied assortment in the city at cor
rect prices. Note the following specials:
All-wool Navy Blazer Suits from 50 up
All-wool Carcs in Black, Navy. Tan and
Gray from 50 up
All-wool Caps. Extra Value at So.
This is tie season for rcnovating, and if
you are looking around for a CHOICE NAT
TING TO replace the warm carpet come in
and see us we will show you 100 Rolls of
new fresh goods These are all jontlcss and
We offer them at 15c per yard up. ou. 20
and 25c qualities cannot be beat.
We are showing new goods in all our vari-
Gus departments Space will not permit fur
ther detail.
A call and inspection is solicited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-22
For Over Fifty Years.

An OLD AND WELL-TRIEp REMEDY.-Ills.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS
for their CHILDREN WHILE TEErH1Se, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SooTHEs the CHILD,
SoFTENs THE GUM, ALLAYs all PAIN CURES
WIND CoLIc and is the best remedy for DR..
AFRICA. Sold by Druggists in every part of
the world. Its value is incalculable. Be sire
and ask for Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SY.
RUP, and take no other.
twenty-five cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-22
u,ru rlr,s Cream Balm a child can be treat.

WITH Elys Cream Balm child can be treat
ed without pain and with perfect safety. 1t
cures catarrh hay fever and colds in the head.
1t is easily applied into the nostrils and gives
immediate relief Price so cents
My CATARRH was very bad. For thirty years
have been troubled with it-have tried a
number of remedies without relief. A drug
gist advised Ely's Cream Balm. l have used
only one bottle and can say feel like new
man. make this voluntary statement that
others may know of the Balm--J. w. Math-
ewson, (Lawyerl, .Pawtucket, 3. I. ap21
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-22
2n14 M,

N7HE ANNUAL meeting of the Stockhold-
a ers of the HASKIN WOOD VULCAN
1ZING COMPANY of Washington, D. c., for
the election of nine directors for the ensuing
year and for the ratification and confirmation
of the acts and proceedings of the board of d.
rectors done and committed since the 9th
day of May, 1892, will be held at the office
of the company No. 3, Wolfe street. Alexan-
dria, Virginia, on the first Tuesday az
ter the first Monday in May being the SEC
OND DAY OF May, 1898, between the
hours of II o'clock m, ard 3 o'clock p. m,
The books for the transfer Of stock of the com.
pany will be closed ten days prior to said
second day of May, and will be reopened on
the third day of May, 1898.
Z. L. WHITE,
an1 : ri Cocrotor,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-22
MEETINGS..

THE ANNUAL stockholders meeting of
A the AMERICAN ELECTRIC AND
MANUFACTURING COMPANY, which
should have been held April 11th, 1898, will
be held at the comrany's office in the city of
Alexandria, Va, on TUESDAY, May 10th.
1898, at o'clock p. NJ, for the election of
eleven directors, and such other business as
may be properly brought before such meet.
ing. II. BROWNING,
ap14 w3w Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-22

FOR SALE AND RENT.
A FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN
"A ESTATE

A FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN
"A 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 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, SUBJ
jcct to the option of the purchaser. 1t is
well fenced and all buildings are in. good
repair.
Land rery fertile. Parties desiring to pur-
chase will do well to inspect the premises, as
no fancy prices will be asked. the same being
sold to settle an estate.
Terms easy.
H. 7. KNOX,
Ion IA ,t,,-t, -,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-22

The Association System has two
great advantages:
First--Thcre is a different operator
for each particular line of work.
such specialist being. of course,
more skilful than the man who at
tcmpts this. that and tho other"
Sccond---Thc expenses Of several dem
fists arc reduced to those OF one,
allowing scale of prices much
lower than others can afford for
the same superior service.
There are other advantages which we shall
take pleasure in explaining to you personally.
Extracting, 25c With gas or zono, sec
Cleaning, :. 15c
Silver Filings, 75c Platina Filings, S1.OO
Gold Filling in proportion. Gold Crowns $50
VERY BEST TEETH, $500.
Baltimore offices--No. 1 n. Charles corner
Baltimore street.