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The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

IT is rumored in Washington that NIT. Cleveland's private pecuniary affairs are not in as prosperous a condition as they might be.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

TIE contest for the Senatorship in Virginia is waxing warm between General Fitzhugh Lee and Thomas Martin.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

THE city of Chicago has sued the Western Indiana railroad Company for S5,OOO,OOO for illegal occupancy of streets and for ejectment.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

BANKING and currency matters will be among the first to engross Congress when it assemblies.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

IT is estimated that the people of Midway Plaisance made about $1,- 100000 out of tbe Exposition.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

IT is said that fully 15,000 per sons failed to secure anything in the rush for the Cherokee Strip.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

MEMBERS of the Dalton gang are losing caste. They held man up recently in the Cherokee Strip for one dollar.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

DULLNEss has again settled upon Washington, it being now practi- eally deserted by statesmen.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30
Silver in India. Read This.

sa aces attending and of the req s6as given for the action of the In dian government in closing the hints of India to the coinage of silver for individual account, the more apparent it becomes that the decision to take that course was hastily reached and the action i'll advised. Professor J. s. Nicholson, an able financial writer, has an ar tlcle in The Contemporary Review entitled "The Indian Currency Ex- pertinent" which throws a new light upon the subject.
 When the financial world was startled by the announcement of the order of the Indian government, which was instantly followed by the extraordinary fall of the gold price of silver in the London mar ket, the American bimetallists were demoralized fer a time, and the gold ring cried with one voice that itwould be foolhardy for this coun try to attempt to sustain silver any longer. The white metal they in sisted, is doomed, and the sooner we recognize the fact the better it will be for our financial standing before the world.
 But now that the motives and reasons which actuated and con trolled the Indian government are made known we find that the Indi- an hints were closed, not because the government Had any desire to abandon bimetallism or to adopt the gold standard, but because of the fear that the United States was about to throw silver coinage over and that there would consequently be a further fall in the price of sil- yer in London. For 10 years, as Prof. Nicholson points out, the gov erfment of India has hoped for an International return to bimetallism. And in the very plan propounded by Sir David Balfour to be adopted by India for the introduction of 9 gold standard, he concludes with a strong argument and appeal for the double standard and with the ex- pression of a serious doubt as to the possibility of effecting the pro- posed change.
 The experiment of closing the Indian hints to silver and of at- tempting to fix an arbitrary gold value of the rupee was forced upon the government of India by the ne- cessity of doing something to stay the further fall of silver which was appredended from the action of the United States. The president had recommended the abandonment of further purchases and had not re- commended other legislation look ing to silver coinage.
 India pays to the home govern ment 917,OO0.000 annually. This amount must be remitted in gold or exchange equivalent. The en- tire revenues of the Indian govern ment are paid in silver rupees. It was feared that when the United States should deal the final blow to silver the remittance could no longer be made; hence the attempt to fix an artificial gold price for the Indian coin.
 The result of the experiment is now known to the world. And so signal has been the failure of the whole scheme for forcing India to the gold standard that the attempt has not been pursued. It has been found that the inherent conserva- tism of the teeming millions of In dia is an obstacle not to be over come by an order of the Indo-Brit- ish council. It is about as difficult to change the money of a people as it Is to change their religion.
 E A mEEH g AA
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

A BALANCE of trade of $36,000,- GOO in favor of the United States IS shown by the October report.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

PHILIP ScHEG, under arrest in London for robbing the Bank of Minneapolis, admits his guilt.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

Ar a recent meeting of Hebrew philanthropists in London it was announced that Russia had not abated her prosecutions in the least.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

GENTLEMEN in Yavapai claim that ten thousand head of beeves could be gathered in that county in short time.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

FIFTY thousand people were vac- cinated in New York city recently in one week.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

X LARGE number of candidates for the United States Senatorship are making themselves known in Iowa.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

THE sugar planters of Louisiana are protesting against the removal of the bounty on sugar.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

A CIGAR box containing $6O,OOO was stolen from a clerk of the na- tional bank in the City of Mexico.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

A CANAL to connect Lakes Erie and St. Clair has been projected.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

HoN. F. A. JOHNSON, U. $. Con- sul to Chihuahua, dropped dead at Fl Paso, Texas.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

IN eight Kansas cities the female voters outnumber the male.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

THE currency outstanding Octo- Der 31st was S1, ,143,117 ,570.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

CHIcAGo's unemployed servants are estimated at 25,000-
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

IN the election contest at Council Bluffs, Ia., the Democrats won.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

THE town of Portland, Ark, was destroyed by fire and one life was lost.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-11-30

ASH FORK has been shipping a large number of beef cattle lately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
AUCTION SALES.
BY r. F. Knox, Auctioneer.
SALE

-
BY virtue Of decree of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, Virginia
rendered on the Sd day of February, 1898,
in the chancery cause of the Old Dominion
Building Association VS.. w H. May, admins
traitor of the estate of r. Henry Simpson, de-
ceased, ct ais, | shall, rs commissioner ap-
pointed thereby, proceed TO sell at public auc-
ton on
SATURDAY.
the 18th day of February, 1898, at 12 H.
in front of the premises, the following de-
scribed property; to wit:
a CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND with a
IHREE-STORY BRICK STORE and Dwell
LING HOUSE thereon formerly occupied by
X. henry Simpson us 4 millinery store and
dwelling, on the north side of King street
No. 100; to wit: Beginning ut the west line
OF the property owned by w. Frank Creigh-
ton, and running thence west on King street
- feet 81 inches thence north parallel with
Royal street % feet to 3-ieet alley. the said
alley running west to 4 court 20 feet by 10
feet, with right of way over said alley to
the said court, and the use of the said alley
and court III common with the owner and oc-
cupier OF the property adjoining on the cast
Terms of Sale: Onc-third cash. and the res
iduc in two equal payments ut six and twelve
months from day of sale, with interest from
day of sale; negotiable note 10 be given by
the purchaser or purchasers, waving home
stead exemption, and title to be retained until
the full purchase money is paid The pur-
chaser or purchasers will be required to keep
the property insured for the benefit of the
Commissioner until all deferred payments are
made. All conveyancing ut the expense of
purchaser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
ANDRIA, VA. TUESDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 4 1898
WANTS.

GALAXY OR CoMMIssIoN-To agents to
- handle the Patent Chemical Ink Erasing
Pencil The most useful and novel invention
of the age. Erases ink thoroughly in two
seconds. Works like magic 200 to 500 per
cent. profit. Agents making $50 per week.
We also want general agent to take charge
OF territory. and appoint sub-agents. rare
chance TO make money. Write for terms and
sample of erasing. Monroe Eraser Mfg, Co.,
Y. 69S La Crosse, Wis. ian31 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
For Over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS
for their CHILDREN WHILE TEErHING. with
PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SooTHEs the CHILD,
SoFrENs THE GUM, ALLAYs all PAIN CURES
WIND CoL1c and is the best remedy for d.
ARRHGA: Sold by Druggists in every part of
the world. Its value is incalculable Be sure
ana ask for Mrs. WINsLow's SoorulNe SY.
RUP, and take no other.
Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
A1sSAudria o agette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND Tn1-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building, $40 Is 312 Prince st.

Gazette Building, $40 S 312 Prince st.
Daily one year, Sc; six months So ;oac month
30 cents.
Tri-Weekly one year 81 six months 80;
three months 81.
All transient advertisements must be paid for
i'll advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex-
coed 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.
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
lnents.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
i'll advance.
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 PoStotiice Alexandria, Virgin
ia, as second-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
W. II. MAY.
Commissioner Of Sale.

I, John s. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, certify that
the bond required in the above cause has
been duly executed by w. II. May, commits
sioncr of sale
JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
BY J. T. CALLAHAN, Dep. Clerk.
fcb3 Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
DENTISTRY.
DENTISTRY.
NOTICE.
Dr., I ]. H, ,BITZER. SURGEON DENTIST,
Office 713 Cameron street, opposite
Christ Church.
(.AS ADMINISTERED
GAS ADMINISTERED,

tfAS ADMININ EII-U'
,iayins recnoved my Dental office to the
.tayr address. ] wish to thank my friends
onJ ,,stjputs for last fayorS and announce to
tbsn ,',,s' and the public generally that am pre-
narcd 10 perform ali operations pertaining to
Grnti,try i. the most approved manner, and
snlicit !, share Of their patronage will
,nake = specialty of PAINLESS EXTRACT
ING and making ARTIFICIAL TEETH
and cali particular attention 10 nay :oeol an
.+.,thetie asliich have used so successfully
,be mast wear extracting teeth painlessly.
tPTiFICIAI. TEETH (FULL SETS SO and up.
invite an examination Of these teeth and
comparison Of prices.
Noextra charge for local anmsthetic.
J. H. Bitter. d. d. S,
;,n1g I'm 713 Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

rEIHE ANNUAL meeting of the stockhOld-
4 ers of the WASHINGTON, ALEXAN-
DRIA AND MOUNT VERNON ELECTRIC
RAILWAY COMPANY will be held at their
office, No JOG south Fairfax street, Alexan-
dria. Va. on MONDAY, the 18th day of Feb
ruary 1898 at 12 o'clock noon, ut which
time an election will be held for directors to
s.rvc for the ensuing year.
GORDON G. NOBLE.
ian2S I'll Assistant Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
81 5 TO $3.50 Gsa asssh2s ls 1eeR. mase
ing for B. f. johnson &. Co., No. SO. 11th
St, Richmond. Va. feb1 I'm
FRENCH'S
Stationery Departnl' t.

In this department we constantly maintain
stock of the best and most exclusive writing
papers, appropriate for all forms and needs of
polite correspondence. The varieties of paper
shown embraces the productions of the lead
ing manufacturers of high grade writing pa
pers of domestic and foreign make.-Sample
Books enabling people out of town to order
sent upon request. Fine playing cards from
foreign and domestic manufacturers-En
craving of Wedding Invitations, at Home and
Visiting Cards, Cutting of Monogram and Ad-
dress Dies, Coats of Arms, or Stamping of Note
Papers in Plain COlors, Bronze or Illuminat-
ing. All this work is executed by us in the
most artistic manner, and in the most correct
form. Cur facilities for any work of this
character are such as to insure entire satisfac-
ton to the customer. Order for engraving
furnished at the time promised. Artistic
Printing of Programmes, Menu Cards, etc, at
short notice. ROBERT W. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
MEETINGS.
NOTICE.

general meeting Of the stockholders of
the WASHINGTON NEWS PUBLISHING
of Virginia. will he held at
Fleischmann's Hotel, in the city of Alexan-
dria. Va, at 10 o'clock q. m, on MONDAY,
February -, 1893 BY order of the Board
Of Directors.
JULES GUTHRIDGE.
iano6 2awtd President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
FOR SALE AND RENT


ENOR RENT OR SALE-A COMFORTA-
4 BILE DWELLING on King street con-
tanning all modern improvements and in a
nice neighborhood. Inquire at No. 1O9
north Royal street. Rent reasonable 70 good
tenant. oO0N
feb6 ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

TIHE ANNUAL meeting of the stOckhod.
4 ers of the LAND AND RIVER M
PROVEMENT COMPANY of New Alcxan-
dria, will be held at their office, No JOG
south Fairfax street Alexandria, Va, on
MONDAY, the 18th day of February, 1893,
at 10 o'clock a m, at which time an election
will be held for Directors 10 serve for the ell
suing year. GORDON G. NOBLE,
ian2S I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

FOR SALE.
TRUSTEES NOTICE.

1H = . y u . " y 4 I = II
EWELL C. ATWELL having this day as
signed to me his stock of goods and merchaH-
disc, with other property, for the benefit of
his creditors, notice is hereby given that l
will on and after February 9th, 1893, pro-
ccad to sell at private sale the stock of goods
and merchandise in the store No 626 King
street All persons indebted to said Ewcll c.
Atwell are requested to settle WITH me their
indebtedness, and persons having claims
against said Ewcll C. Atwcl will please pre-
sent them. MILTON {. MITCHELL,
ian3O ct Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
uALL AND OFFICE ACCoMMODA-
Al TIONS

HALL AND OFFICE ACCOMM0DA-
IA TIONS.
1t is proposed to convert part of the Prince
street wing of the POTOMAC SHOE COM
PANY'S building mot necessary for and re-
moved from the manufacturing departments
into OFFICES, which will be STEAM HEAT
ED, and provided with ALL MODERN CON-
VENIENCES, and with light STEAM POW
ER, ifrcquired. Pending the necessary altera-
tions, applications for special space or arrange
mcnts, are invited One of the upper stories
23x60 feet, clear of partitions, pillars or OBJ
structions, will be rented as Hall. This
property, centrally located, yet removed from
street hustle, offers special advantages for the
purposes indicated, Address
POTOMAC SHOE COMPANY.
feb22 Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

TT1UE ANNUAL meeting of the stockhold-
d efs of the MOUNT VERNON CON
STRUCTIoN COMPANY will be held at their
Office. No. 106 south Fairfax street, Alexan-
dria, Va, on MONDAY, the 18th day Of Feb
ruary, 1898, at Ii o'clock y. IN. at which
time an election will be held for directors to
serve for the ensuing year.
G. f. ABBOT, President
L. w. SPEAR, Secretary jan2S I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
FOR SALE CHEAP.

lON OIlLL u IILAI.
ASSIALL LPoRTABLE HOUSE FURNACE
in good condition. L. f. KNOX,
jan2O If DIG King street.
NHoR sALE-A HORIZONTAL STEAM
a. ENGINE SKIS Cylinder, Fly Wheel and
Band Wheel, Light Feed Lubricator, Judson
Governor, Throttle and lot Of Pipe conncc-
tions, taken out of our factory TO make room
for larger one. Price $3.50
GEORGE r. HILL & CO..
dec31 If Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

NvOTICE.-We are now wprepared to furnish
" everything in DRY GOODS, NOTIONS
and UNDERWEAR for ladies, gents and
children for fall and winter at prices to suit
all AMOS 3. SLAYMAkER,
429 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

TNHIs SEASONS GooDS-Jellics, Pre-
L serves, Minco Meat and Fruit Butter by
the pail, jar and pound at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

A NICE LITTLE assortmento of ALL WOOL
IN VIRGINIA MADE CASSIMERES, suit
able for boys and men, very cheap at
AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-03-03
Now Look for a Flood.

In 1865, observes the Harrisburg
Independent, there was an enormous
amount of ice in the river which went
off precisely as did the ice of 1898
without doing much damage, but i'm
mediately after the ice had left the
Susquehanna river in 1865 there oc-
cured one of the most tremendous
floods in the history of that stream.
Considering the immense amount OF
snow now on the ground of the coun'
try watered by the Susquehanna river
and its branches, and the ice to great
extent out of these streams. is it pro-
bable that a flood will follow in March
1893, ike that which occurred in
March 1862 Old rivermen think
and say that there is every reason to
believe that an enormous spring flood
may occur this year, but old rivermen,
like all modern prophets of evil, as a
rule, are not correct indicators Of the
weather
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-03-03
OUR FORESTS.

]. Sterling Morton, of Nebraska,
whom Cleveland has selected as Sec
retary of Agriculture, is the father Of
"Arbor Day. He has given the sub
ject of the destruction of our forests
great deal of attention, and we can
look for some special laws in reference
to tree planting. In speaking of the
matter few days ago he said:
every day that passes sees the tim.
reproducing land of this country re
duced by $4,000 acres. Over 1000
acres per hour are denuded by the
woodsman's axe and the whirring saw
There are but 100000 acres of
timber-land left in this country, and at
this rate Of destruction the trees will
last but generation. The most i'm
portant matter that will occupy my at.
tentlon when l formally enter the cab
met will be the preparation of national
forestry laws to be presented through
some kindly congressman to con.
gress."
The question has been agitated for
some time but the republicans failed
to act. 1t will now receive proper at
tention during the Cleveland Admins
tratlon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-03-03

Mr.. Il. ID. Parsons. says:
suffered beyond words to describe. Mono
OF the means taken produced any benefit, until
lbegan the USE of DR.. Kennedy's Favoritc Rem
edy which dissolved the stone, the symptoms
began 10 YIELD the pain ceased and from this
time my recovery was complete. Can after
this experience speak too highly Of that which
saved my life 7"
~ can speak in higher praise than I
have written" are the words of every per-
son ! talked with. which proves the great
popularity Of this remedy, possessing
what no other medicine has. the
power to save life. 1t can be used with
safety by all ages.
The worst cases of nervous prostration.
sleeplessness, headaches and digestive
troubles, yield to its curative power. Salt
rheum, eczema. rheumatism, scrofula, or
any diease arising from impure blood.
are banished by this brain. nerve and
blood tonic, DR.. David Ecnncdy's Favor
ite Remedy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-03-03
4 Needed Reform.

There has much been said of late
on the subject of a reform in the Pen
sion laws SO as to weed out the frauds
from the deserving pensioners. With
out discussing this feature, there should
be reform in the manner of paying
pensions to confirmed drunkards, so
their wives and children can secure
share of the money We are led to
make these remarks from noticing
after each pension pay day, some Of
this class recklessly dissipating until
their money is all wasted in the sa-
looms, while their families are driven
to suffering and want. The Jaw
should be amended so as to secure
the wife and children of this class por-
ton of the pension money. AS it is,
in many cases pension often proves
a curse to confirmed drunkards by
enabling such to waste it in dissipa-
tion.-DamoiIIe Lntelligencer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-03-03
Free Text Books.

The bill now before the Legislature
in reference to free text books is as
follows:
Section 1. THAT school directors
or controllers shall purchase text books
and other necessary scientific and
mechanical supplies for use in the
public schools of their respective school
districts out of the school funds Of the
district, and that at least one-third of
all the books b, provided each year,
until all the books required are fur
nished, and when SO procured, the
necessary books and school supplies
shall be furnished free of cost to each
pupil for use in the school of said dis.
trict, subject to the order of the dir
ectors thereo, whose duty it shall be
to provide for the safe keeping and
care of the books which shall be re-
turned. Section 2, "that no school
district shall receive its portion Of the
State appropriations to which 1t may
be entitled, until the provisions of this
act shall have been complied with"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-03-03
MR. HARRITY AND THE SILVER
QUESTION.

There has been an effort made on
the part of some newspaper men, who
are jealous of Mr.. Harrity's success,
to attempt to create an ill-feeling be.
tween he and President Cleveland,
because Mr.. Harrlty saw fit on ac-
count Of his position as National
Chairman to address a confidential
letter to the members of the Demo
cratic National Committee and to
Chairmen Of the State Committees
asking for an expression of opinion as
to the position taken by the various
Congressman upon the silver question.
1t is grave question that must be
early met by the democratic party,
and it was only with a friendly feeling
for the welfare of the party and the
country that he addressed the circu.
lar. The criticisms made by these
enemies, is soon stripped of its colors,
and the naked facts of personal spleen
exhibited. They have proven a
boomerang and Mr.. Harrity still re-
tains his confidence with President
Cleveland. Newspapers that are con-
stantly prodding the democratic lead
ers ought to be relegated to the back
ground, until they learn what to do
for the best interest of the party.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-03-03
The Cabinet.

The following is list of Cabinet
officers President Cleveland has select
ed:
Secretary of State-Walter @ Grcs-
ham, of Illinois.
Secretary of the Treasury-John G..
Carlisle, of Kentucky.
Secretary Of War--Daniel S. La.
mont, of New York.
Secretary Of the Navy--Hillary A.
Herbert, of Alabama.
Secretary of the Interior-fIollc
Smith, Of Georgia.
Postmaster General--Wilson S
Bisse'l, of New York.
Attorney General-Richard Olney
Of Massachusetts,.
Secretary of ngriculture-J. Ster
ling Morton, of Nebraska.
The first meeting Of the Cabine,
ian informal one) was held last Sat
urday morning at the Lakewood cot
tage-ive of the number were present
Another informal meeting will be helt
Friday evening just previous to the
Inauguration.