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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-10-30

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cut. The little
white lines are
the nerves which
convey the nerve
force from t b Q
nerve centers to
every part OF the
body, just as the
electric is
conveyed along
: h Q telegraph
wires to ev cry
station, large or
small. Ordinary
physicians fail to
regard this fact;
lnSUeau OF If6aC-
ing the nerve CEN
ters for the cause
of the disorders
arising therefrom
they tre a { the
part affected.
Franklin Miles,
NJ. D., LII. B.. the
highly celebrated
specialist and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19
New York and Florida Special.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Compa-
ny announces that, commencing Wed
nesday, January 18th, Friday, January
Goth, and every Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday thereafter, 1.-THE New York
and Florida Speciar' will leave Wash
ington at $50 p. NJ, arriving at Jack
sonvillc 8 p. m. and St. Augustine at
ILL p. m. the following day. This
train will run via the Wilson 'Short
CUT of the Atlantic Coast Line (via
Fayetteville, shortening the schedule
almost two hours between New York
and ST. Augustine. The train will con-
sist of drawing-room car, dining car,
observation car, and sleeping cars-all
vestibuled. Engagements made on APP
plication to ticket agents of the Penn
slvania Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19
LOCAL BREyJTIES

The bay is frozen from Ocean View
to Lynn Haven.
Heavier trucks and wheels are to BIZ
| placed under the electric cars.
Mechanics Building Association No
last night loaned $4,000 at %.
About one-half of the people of tho
city are suffering with chilblains.
The chain gang was out to-day cut.
ting the ice from some Of the cutters
which had overflowed.
The hunting season in Virginia fol
partridses, pheasants and deer expired
on the 18th of this month.
Since the freeze the mail to Mount
Vernon has been carried from this city
by the electric cars.
A satchel containing valuable papers
belonging to Mr.. II. II. Young was stol.
en- from the County Clerks office yes
terday
Several persons walked across the
river from this city to-day from points
below the track made by the railroad
Tests of insanity will be made by ex-
perts in the case of Howard j. Schneid-
er, under sentence of death for the
murder Of his wife.
The Alexandria Real Estate Com
pany has sold to Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow
three lots on the east side of Alfred
street, north of Montgomery.
A young man named H. G. Savage,
who embezZled several sums of money
from Mr.. r. G. Cronin in this city, who
had employed him, has been arrested
in Washington for similar offence.
The committee on streets has ordered
a settlement to be made with w. H.
Breen for street work, reserving, how
ever, sufficient amount to secure the
completion of certain street crossings
in the Third ward.
A party of anti-gambling crusaders
visited Jackson City yesterday in
special car. Prayers were said and
then the crusaders showed all present
how the keepers ofthe gambling houses
nearly always to win.
Messrs. L. 7. Evans, r. w. P. Gar
nett and Thomas Edelen, who, as
stated yesterday have been appointed
mail weighers by Postmaster Agnew,
will enter on the discharge of their du-
ties on the first of next month.
The meeting of the patrons of the
Southern Railroad to pro-
test against the irregularity in which
the trains are now being run between
this city and Washington will be held
ut the Board of Trade rooms tonight.
Rev. Father FallOn, of Winchester, is in
lie city to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

THE RIvER.-The transfer tug and
barge continue with difficulty 10 make
trips between this city and Shepherds,
but with this exception none of the
steamers have made trips since Mon
day when the TWO Norfolk boats pass,
ed up the river. 1t is not yet known
when these steamers will resume their
trips, but they will do so as soon as the
condition of the ice will permit. y let
ter received here this morning from the
lower river states that the oyster vea,
sells which left here mt the beginning of
the freeze are in Smiths creek, and no
mention is made ofthe freezing to death
of Mr. Jack Mas.en Three OF the
hands on the tugs Templar and Harlow,
who reached Baltimore on their tugs a
few days since, returned to their homes
in this city this morning The long
continued suspension of navigation has
caused the supplies of provisions to run
short in some of the lower river coun-
ties, and to-day merchants from ely
mont and vicinity, in Maryland, and
from King George county, Va, were
here making purchases and ordering
their supplies to be shipped by rail
those in Maryland by the Pope's Creek
line and those to King George county
by way of Fredericksburg, from which
city they will be hauled in wagons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC SENATOR
Stephen NJ. White, democrat, of Los
Angeles, was elected u S. Senator from
California, to succeed Senator FELTON,,
at the joint convention of the legisla-
turc yesterday afternoon. One Of the
republicans absented himself, and only
SO votes were necessary to choice.
White received 81 FELTON,, rep, II !;
Perkins, rep, u; Bard, rep. 8; Gator,
rep, I. The other votes were distri-
buted among five republicans. Just
before the vote was announced Brett,
pop, created great uproar by accus-
ing Marion Cannon, chosen congress
man from the Sixth district at the re-
cent election by fusion between dem-
ocrats and the peoples party, with hay
ing purchased the vote of one of the
populists who voted for White. Some
Of the members Immediately demanded
that Brett be arraigued before the
House, but the matter was finally laid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

STREET RAILRoADs.-The committee
on streets met last night and again con-
sidered the bill recently introduced in
Council granting to Mr.. l.. w. Spear
the use of the streets of the city for
street railway purposes for 80 years.
The committee decided TO report the
bill fayorably, amending it. however,
so as 10 require that the railroad prop
erty shall be subject to the usual city
taxation Gin addition to the bonus to be
paid for the use of the streets and also
inserting clause in the bill providing
that the use of the streets on which
rails should not be laid within ten years
should be forfeited by Mr.. Spear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

ToAsTS AT THE DEMOCRATIC BAN
QUET.-Thc following are the toasts
and speakers for the democratic ban
quet which will be held in Richmond
next Wednesday night; "The Presi-
dent-elect," Hon. w. G P. Breckin-
ridge; "Tarif Reform" Hon. w. L.
Wilson; Lesson from the Election"
Hon. Charles S. Fairchild CONNER
cial Results of the Election" Hon.
John w. Allen; THE Northwest, y
Mr.. N. Fl. ingalls,, president of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Com
pany Virginia." Hon. John w
Daniel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

DEArHs.--A dispatch was received
here this morning from Kansas City,
Mo. stating that Mr.. David Pullman
died at his home in that city last night.
Mr.. Pullman was son of the late Thos.
Pullman, Of Fairfax county, and has
many friends and relatives in and near
this city. Several years since Mr.. Pull
man removed to Kansas City, where he
amassed snug fortune as contractor.
He was about 80 years old and leaves a
widow and several children.
Mr. Frank 5. Scott, son of Mrs. Vir-
ginia Scott, of Bush Hill, Fairfax coun-
ty, died yesterday at Chester, Pa. His
remains will be inferred from his old
home to.mnrroW-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

preparatory to our regular spring opening of fabrics
offer at great bargains many very desirable goods equal in
value and style goods that will command much higher
prices as the season advances.
We have quite line of figured thin fabrics goods that sold
freely all during the past season at 12 and &C. They are
now offered at 1oc.
line of choice styles in Dress Ginghams at the low price
of Ioc-a saving of fully per cent goods.
All our imported Ginghams formerly from 20 to PC at *
Some choice patterns in French Organizes fine French
Crepon Gnghams and fine Printed Cords formerly s7H 40
and Soc all at the uniform price of 25c
Fast Black Organizes stripes and cords former prices ~
and IS, at 12Hc
Large assortment of figured striped and plain Outings for
mer prices 12H and I5c, at per yard
Bargains in Remnants of Dress Goods
cries
We will make great sacrifices close out all our Coaks
Many OF the garments remaining especially in light goods
best styles which will be sold at about twohrs of
former pices.
To clear the remainder OF Wood and japanese Screens
will from give discount of 20 per cent on the re-
mainder of the stock
In the Merchant Tailoring Department are some very de-
sabe suits-former prices SIS, at $40 SIS S Three
desirable patterns, SIS goods at $23 One SIS
overcoat at $50
We close at P. mp Saturdays excepted.
ONE PRICE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19
Important.-A!l persons afflicted

Important.-A!l persons afflicted
with rheumatism, neuralgia, sore
throat, pains in the back or limbs,
sprains, bruises, stiffness in the neck
and joints, chilblains, frost bites, scalds,
burns, and wounds OF all kinds, are
hereby informed that what they need
is Salvation Oil, the greatest cure on
earth for pain. % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19
Rucklen,s Arnica Salre.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns aud all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For sale by
C. G. Lennon, COG King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

CONNECTION PRODUCED BY AN EMBOSSED
EGG.-At the residence of Mr.. William Early,
at Pine Valley, Tex, was found an egg, hav-
ing the following in raised letters on the
shell: THE judgment day is now at hand.
All ye take warning" The news soon spread
over the entire community, and created in
tense excitement, especially among the child
rem and ncgoes. Some were crying. some
were singing, some We're praying, and all were
repenting.
The egg was laid by the fayori!o hen, and
under the doorstep. There was to be a
dance that night, and Mr.. Early's wife and
daughter were the most popular dancers in
the community, while he was the violinist of
the occasion, but the finding of the egg broke
up the pleasure of the evening.
The excitement among the negroes prevail
ed ali day and night. Some PRAYED ell night,
and one old negro, after wrestling with his
sins all night aud who was on his knees sup
plicating his Masters mercy upon him, heard
a bugle blown By one of his neighbors, and
fell PROSTATE to the ground from fear of the
idea that it was Gabriel's trumpet Gaireston
Ners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
cold with snow till about l o'clock.
There were two prisoners and nine
dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed Of
the following cases
Jas. Lucas, for an assault on VIM.
Bryant, was fined So.
w. II. Pinkncy, tramp fiddler, for
disorderly conduct and vagrancy, was
ordered to leave the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

BALTIMORE. JAN 19-Flour quiet and un-
changed Wheat weak No = rcd spot and
Jan 79a79.: Feb 79la79s; May S2aS2t
steamer No . red &c bid Milling wheat by
sample 7SaS2 Corn dull; mixed spot 53sa
533; Jan 53 asked Feb 50ta5Ol Mar 1872
a50; May 81 asked steamer mixed 52ia
52S; white and yellow corn by sample Sd
a55. Oats quiet and steady; No ? white
Western 41a42; No 2 mixed do 3Sa3Si.
Rye slow; No . 65a60 Hay firm; good to
choice timothy $15 5oa$16 80. Provisions
quiet and steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19
\ NOBLE KEspoNsE.-The appeal is

4 NOBLE RE7PONSE.-lh ne appear Is
sued day or two ago for aid to allevi-
afe the condition of numbers in this
city who are suffering for the common
necessaries of life has met with gene
rous response, our people having nobly
come to the rescue by contributions in
money. provisions, clothing 40 The
committee Of ladies of the city--trS.
Johns, Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. O'Brien,
Mrs. Park Agnew, Mrs. Thos. Lead
beaten, Mrs. a. H. Thomson, Mrs. %:
Warlield. Mrs. +. Creighton, MIS-. NJ.
G Peyton. Mrs. Henry Strauss, Mrs.
NJ. Pretzfelder. Mrs. J. 5. Fowler, Mrs.
Mrs. F. Dyson, Mrs. c. ii. Seaman,
4iiss NJ. Z. Hill, Mrs. NJ. r. O'Sullivan,
Mrs DR.. Jones Miss Monroe, Miss
Rathbone. Miss Ida Moore, Miss Mary
Goods. Mrs. j. r. Cation, Mrs. NJ. Pet
tint. Miss SaIlie Stuart, Mrs. a. w.
Armstrong, Mrs. Saml L. Davis, Mrs.
George Appich, Mrs. Wm. Helmuth,
Mrs. David Windsor, Mrs. Bullet, and
Mrs. B. Wheatley-met yesterday al
tcrnoon Mt the residence of Mrs. DR..
ZONES and organized for the work of
distributing the donations and the APP
pointment of ward and district commit
ices TO seek out cases OF real destltu-
ton and relieve the same. Pairs Hall,
ON King street, is the depository for
fine contributions from the citizens, and
to-day large quantity of provisions
and articles for the comfort of the
moor had accumulated there, where
also the committee were in attendance.
Some articles were distributed to-day
TO people whose wants were urgent, but
the bulk of the donations will be given
out tomorrow afte- tie committees
have satisfied themselves OF the leSiu-
macy Of the applications. Mayor
Strauss appeared in the hall this morn
jnp. and addressed the ladies i'll few
appropriate aud encouraging remarks,
in the course of which he said it afford
ed him great pleasure to have been
delegated by the board Of directors of
the First National Bank TO hand to the
committee the sum of $50 which had
been appropriated by that institution
toward The relief fund. He also prof
erred his services to aid in any manner
toward iurthering the noble work
which had banded members of all
churches together to vie in one com
mon cause-a noble one too-that of
atlording relief TO their fellow crea-
cures. The following are the officers of
the ladies' association: President, Mrs.
4. Marshal! Jones; Vice President,
3Irs. Johns, Treasurer, Miss Sallie
Stuart Secretary, Miss II. q. Paff,
ANY Que who was unable 10 send to-
dav can remember the poor tomorrow,
The hall will be open from l0a. m. to
8 y. IN. The Mayor and Messrs. George
steiner. Jchn Fisher, 5. II. Lunt and
Others have bern busily engaged to-day
in furthering a move which has been
placed on foot to establish At soap house
in the city. Mr.. 5. II. Lunt has kind
~ consented to allow the use OF the
frame building on the north side OF
King street, next TO the corner OF Fair
fax, for the purpose, and tonight al
the meeting OF Andrew Jackson Lodge
of Masons plan will be perfected by
which the soup house will be started !
bv Inc ioint contributions of both An
drew Jackson and Washington lodges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

The FIRE PLUGs.-The Fire War
dens this evening, as an experiment,
had several of the fire plugs thawed
out to ascertain the time required
therefor, with the following result ::
Cameron and Royal streets, minutes;
King and Pitt, | minute; King and
Royal, 3 minutes Queen and Pitt, Is
minutes Queen and Fairfax, 4 minutes.
If these plugs do not become frozen
again by tomorrow, the other plugs in
the city which have frozen will also be
thawed out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

The best he has ever tried. E. G..
Bowling, esq, Aquasco, P. O., Md,
one of the largest planters in that section
of that State writes Il take pleasure
in recommending DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup as the best remedy for coughs
and colds l have ever tried. Both N.Y.
self and family have used it with most
satisfactory results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

Twenty four per cent. is the dividend OF
the Mercantile Railway Building and Loan
Association of Alexandria, Va, at the close Of
their first years business. There arc no back
dues to pay, as a new series is opened each
month. See their secretary, Lewis Hooff, for
particulars, or drop him a postal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

GENERAL LEES day
is the S5th anniversary of the birth of
General Il. j.. Lee, but though the day
is q LEGAL holiday in Virginia there was
butlitlleinterruption to business in this
city, only the banks and some of the
schools being closed. As heretofore
stated r. E. Lee Camp Confederate
Veterans will observe the day by Il
banquet at the Opera House restaurant
to-niehl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

THE WEATHER-Last night was the
mildest for several nights, the lowest
point reached by the mercury being
l40. There was slight fall of snow
which commenced about 9 o'clock and
continued till l O'Clock this morning.
but the depth attained was not over
half an inch. Today the mercury rose
about 260 ip the shade and the sun
shone brightly On the sunny side of
the street there was more of thaw
than has occurred for several weeks
and walking was made slushy and
disagreeable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

OPERA HousE.-A Springfield, Mass,
exchange says of Hettie Bernard Chase,
who will appear here tonight in
,".Uncle's Darling; "She takes a roll
licking part and appears to splendid
advantage. The support given her by
I3e rest of the company was of the best.
Each one of the cast of the characters
seemed to have part that was espe-
c(lal!y created for the actor, so smooth
y did the play run. The songs and
dances of Hettie Bernard Chase were
very pretty and the specialties were all
OF the most pleasing character: The
play Itself, rendered as it was by this
company. was almost beyond CRITICISM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

PERsoNAL.-Iudge Hughes, who has
been confined to tie house in Norfolk
for week with severe cold in the head
is still unable to be at h:s office at the
I. 5 courtroom, but may be visited at
his dwelling by counsel Who have bust
ness needing attention. 1t is not be-
lieved that he can be a. his office for
several days yet to come.
Mr.. I. r. Windsor is seriou.ly i'll at his
home or Cameron street.
Mr.. S. NJ. Dent, who has been seriously i'll
for the past two weeks. is now ible to sit up
and hopes soon to be cut again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

FUNEa Tile funeral of the late
Mr.. Chliness. lowing took place this
eveniniHSy ABOUT Il Exchange Hotel and
was !; c,,,. inc Maded: The pail bearers
weres II 1 LII Steuerna&el, Frank
Field, Chass. B6fl, Sidney Douglas, w.
Robinson, and Wilmer Zimmerman
The services were conducted by Rev
DIR. Nelson, of the Theological Semin-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

CORPORATION CoURr.-Judqe j. K.
N. Nort0a presiding.-Dr. w. B. Brown
qualified as State Medical Examiner for
the Eighth district.
Espey, guardian, vs.. Harmon ct al:
report of commissioner of sale confirm
ed and order for conveyance of deed.
The estate of the late ]. G.. Nightin-
gill was committed to the Sergeant for
administration.
Shuman VS.. Metropolitan Life Insur-
ance Company jury and verdict for de-
fendant and appeal noted This is a
case in which Lewis Adams, without
the consent of Mr.. Shuman, took out
policy on the life of his son, the late
Edward Shuman, who died shortly af-
forwards Mr.. Shuman sued to recover
the amount of the policy, $500, but to-
day was thrown. 1t is said that Mr..
Adams has made no demand for the
money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Jan. 19.-Thc
markets are quiet but fairly active to-
day. Flour is in good demand with sa!es
we'll distributed as to grade Milling Whcats
are wanted at - to rs, latter for lancaster,
other samples sell as to condition from 6S to
II. Corn 81 to 81 In bulk Cats IS to A.
Rye 30 to 60. Eggs 80 to 10. Butter Is to
80. Dressed Hogs are easier at 7 to DC.
Poultry, Apples, Potatoes and all kinds of
produce are scarcs. Millfeed and Hay are
firm,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

N AL NOTICE.
Dr.. jill. Bitter, SURGEON DENTIST.
Office 713 Cameron street, opposite
Christ Church.
GAS ADMINISTERED

GAS ADMINISTERED.
Having removed my Dental office to the
above address. ! wish to thank my friends
and patients for past favors, and announce to
them and the public generally that l am pre-
pared TO perform all operations pertaining TO
Dentistry in the most approved manner, and
solicit a share of their patronage. | will
make a speciality Of PAINLESS EXTRACT
ING and making ARTIFICIAL TEETH.
and call particular attention to my local an
aesthetic, which | have used so successfully
the past year
Extracting teeth painlcssly. ARTIFICIAL
TEETH GULL SETS So AND UP. Invite
an examination of these teeth and comparison
ofprices.
No extra charge for local anGsthetc.
J. H. Bitter, D. D. s.,
jian19 I'm 713 Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

When Baby was sick, we gave her csstoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

sun rises to-Norrow at I'll sun sets
4 40. High water 9:2S a. N. and
g.46 ?. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. January 19.-Thc opening of
the stock market this morning was active,
strong and higher, and opening gains extend
ed per cent The prospect of gold exports
however,again acted as check upon the specu
lation, and realizations were heavy all through
the railroad list, In the late dealings there
was a marked decrease in activity while prices
remained practically unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

No DEcIsIoN.-To-day being legal
holiday, the Court of Appeals at Rich
mond did not hold session, so no de-
cision was reached in the jeff Phillips
case
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

CHICAGO, Jan. .Whcat-Jan
77s; May 797, Corn-Jan 42s; Feb Adj j;
May 47s. Oats-Jan 303 Feb 81; May
359, Pork-Jan $1S So; May SIS 20, Lard
Jan $40 70; May SO 60. Ribs-Jan
SO 62i; May 50 674.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19
CPRING GINGHASIs.

CURING GINGHA11S.
All fast eolors, p inches wide, and only
12lc yard.
Fine Zephyr Ginghams, best American
make. Only lie yard.
Pique or Corded Bingham, 30 inches wide,
and only 15c Il yard.
Percale for shirt waists, wrappers, &C.. only
12!c yard.
Satecns, will wash as long as there is a
shred left. and only Doe yard.
Llama Cloth, the ever popular cotton dress
stuff, 80 inches wide, and only 12!c yard.
First floor, 10th-st. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

The Epworth League will give mu-
slcale at the NJ. E. Church South to-
Morrow night, to which the public IS
invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-19

WEATHER PRoBABILIrIEs.-For this
section fair to-day, colder Friday morn
inc and evening, northerly winds.