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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
FKENCII'S BOOKSTORE. king ST

UNIVERSAL FASHION COMPANY'S
PERFECT FITTING PATTERNS excel all
others.
Because they are perfect in fit. each part be-
irg cut with exactitude.
Because material is saved by their use
Because the descriptions are short, concise,
and yet embrace every detail. giving all nee
cssary instructions how to PIT the model to-
gether.
Because they come in all necessary sizes.
Because they are so cut that the measure
need only to be taken in the ordinary man
her, and no allowance or deduction is re-
quircd as is the case with other patterns.
Because 10 matter how intricate the de-
sign, the pattern is so cut, notchcd and ar
rLrscd that child caa p:t it together with
aut difficulty.
because when ths' garment is made like the
pattern, it is sure TO look like the illustration
Ey which it was selected.
Because they are put in envelopes hearing
the description in three languages.
Because they are the lowest in price.
Because they are absolutely perfect in ft,
and save time, labor, material, money and
ra.i2ncc
Gail for complete catalogue Patterns sent
to any address, postpaid, on receipt of the
price.
Get copy of the ALBUM OF FASHIONS,
1000 large illustrations, only 2Uc. All the
New Fashion Books in stock.
ROBERT w. FRENCH.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Having finished my assessment of the city
all persons are invited to call at the Commits
sioncr of Revenues Office, room No. 1 CITY
Hall, until May 1st, to examine their assess
ments. Office hours from 8 a. m to n. m.
GEORGE DUFFEY,
ap17 tm1 Commissioner Of Revenue.
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LEGAL.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
DENTISTRY.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
" Alexandria, Va. April 20, 1895.
To Citizens National Bank of Alexandria,
Va, Jos. l.. Crupper, executor of the last
will and testament Of Jos. Cawood. deceased
Clarinda Z. Cruppcr, J. Q. A. Crupper W.
H. Cawood and VIM. III. Smith, Sergeant
administrator Of Reuben Johnston, de-
ceased.
Take notice, that have fixed upon FRIDAY,
the 10Th day May, 1893, at 10 o'clock a. M,
at my office, as the time and place, when and
where shall proceed to execute the decree
rendered by the Corporation Court of the
city of Alexandria on the -- day Of
1898, in the chancery suit of Citizens Ma
tional Bank Of Alexandria, Va, VS.. Jos. Ca
wood, CT ais whereby am required to ascer-
tain and report all the real and personal estate
of which Joseph Cawood died seized and po-
sesscd, the liens on the real estate and their
priority. the debts due and owing by the said
Joseph Crupper and to settle the account of
Joseph l.. Crupper as executor.
JOHN II. CALLAHAN,
ap21 wiw Commissioner in Chanccry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

STOCKHOLDERS MEErING.-The an
~ nual meeting 0: the stockholders of the
JANNEY CAR COUPLING COMPANY will
be held at the office of the company Nos.
216 and 21S King street, on WEDNESDAY,
April 26th, 1898 at IL o'clock III.
f. II. JANNEY, President
X. KEMPER. Secretary. ap1O td
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Il.
ap17 I'd

ENHE ANIMAL meeting of the StOckhold-
d ers of the WIRELESS ELECTRIC
RAILWAY COMPANY will be held at No.
2l2 King street. Alexandria, Va, on MON
DAY, May 1st 1893, for the election Of n;nc
directors and the transaction of such othc;
business rs may be lawful. palls open fom
/ to o'clock p. III.
D. L. MFRRILL, jr,
aplI til Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24
ap21 w4w Commissioner in Chanccry.

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE COR
il PORATION COURT of the city of Alex
andria on the 9th day of March, 1898.
Herman Ellis, p'aiatit;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-24

A beautiful line of GENTLEAIEN'S NECK
WEAR.
Also in stock and ready for the spring trade
a large and complete line of NEGLIGEE
SHIRTS, laundcred and uniaundcrcd, at pop
ular prices.
Giving special attention to MEMS FUR
NISHING GOODS, we are always prepared
to show large line of UNDERWEAR, Ho-
sicry, Collars and Cuffs, SuSpcnders, Carriers,
Belts, Sashcs, Cuff Buttons &c.
We arc also special agents co. the MON
ARCH SHIRT which for perfect Gt, comfor;
and durability is unsurpassed We cordially
invite all who are interested in the purchase
of this particular line to give us call
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james E. Clements,
Chas. f. Nicol. pf mh2i w.iw
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VIRGINIA: In the Clerks office of the
Y Circuit Court of Alexandria county on
the 21st day of March, 1898.
William H Payne and Mary t. Payne, his
..,:r. 80 ToL,, n Doypo opd ouiSa PAYNE
The Press., 1893-11-09
Has It's Good Points.

In some villages in Japan robbers are tried and convicted by ballot. When. ever robbery is committed the ruler of the hamlet summons the entire male population and requests them to write on slip of paper the name of the per- son they suspect as having committed the crime. The one receiving the largest number of ballots is declared duly elected" and is accordingly hanged. This system, like all others, has its peculiar advantages. It insures the punishment of somebody for every robbery commit, ted. whereas under the system in vogue in most civilized countries in nine cases out of ten no punishment is inflicted on anybody for the crime. Of course they may not ''elect" the guilty person, but dispose of some other character equally as bad. There is much in the system tc commend it to other nations. .-Pomona Gal. Progress.
The Press., 1893-11-09
What Chinese Epicures Eat.

A Chinese mandarin has forwarded the menu of splendid banquet given at Peking to the foreign diplomatists, which follows: Fir. came four classic dishes-namelv. swallow nests with pigeon eggs, shark fins with crabs, dog fish with wild ducks. duck and cauli. flower. Then succeel delicacies served in cups placed before each guest, swallow nests, shark fins, plain morels, vegeta- bles, mushrooms with duck feet, fried partridge, pigeon in slices. Then there appeared four dish s-nalnely, ham in honey, a puree of Ieas. vegetables and dogfsh; four side dishes, haricot cheese with bamboo buds C. kind of asparagus), roots of bamboo, chicken, shellfsh, four hors d'euvres in duplicate, ham and chicken, fish and gizzard, pork tripe and vermicelli, duck and pork outlets. Each guest had also placed before him plates of almonds, pistachio paste, pears and oranges. Finally the following were the roast and boiled meats: Sucking pig, roast duck, boiled chicken, boiled pork. There was a profusion of Eu. ropean and Chinese wines. No opium was smoked, for official China is not yet reconciled to the drug which it owes to the East India company.-Asiatic Guar terly.
The Press., 1893-11-09
Curiin.. by Electricity.

The electric curling iron is very sim pie. The wires conduct the electricity into the little stand into which the tongs are thrust. The latter are made the proper temperature by heat, which is generated by the resistance of the wires to the current. The stands are about two inches high and are usually nickel plated, although some of those manu- factured by firm in Berlin are plated with gold and have handsome handles. In travelling the iron and stands occupy only very small space in 8 satchel. At tached to the stand is a silk cord, which may be adjusted to an incandescent wire after screwing off the little globe.-New York Telegram.
The Press., 1893-11-09
An Emperor,, stranre rancy.

Strange fancies have taken hold of some men regarding the manner in which their bodies were to be disposed of after death and the ceremonies to be observed at their funerals.
 The great Emperor Charles V had the curious idea of celebrating his own fu- neral. Shortly before his death he caused tomb to be made in the chapel of the monastery of Estremadura, to which he had retired after his abdication, and on it's completion he was carried to it as though dead. Placed in coffin and ac companied bya procession, he was borne along, while chants were sung, prayers said and tears shed. After the solemn farce was over he was left alone in the chapel, where he remained short time before rising out of the coffin. London fTit-Rifc
The Press., 1893-11-09

Another widely known lady, Mrs. N. Blatt, of 73 Mulberry Street, Newark, N. J., speaking iii the same vein, says:
 ''I have been suffering with pain in the back and head. I tried doctors, but found no relief. 1 was recommended to try Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve reme. dy. l now sleep soundly and have nc pain, and am we'll, thanks to Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy"
 If you are sufferer from disease it is plainly your own fault if you do not get cured. This wonderful medicine. Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve reme. dy, will certainly cure you. It is purely vegetable and haI Imless.
 It is constantly prescribed and recon. mended by doctors. It is the discovery of physician. Dr. Greene, of 35 West 14th St., New York, the famous and suc- cessful specialist in curing all forms oi nervous and chronic diseases. He can be consulted without charge, personally ol by letter.
The Press., 1893-11-09
ALASi
A little thought of doubtful kin

A little thought of doubtful kin Came housed himself my heart within, And spied about, and furled his wings, And tried my hearts long silent strings, And to the sound Ee wakcucd the.o I sang song upon tie air A song, and songs, and ever moro 1 never sang so sweet before Until Q whisper ccme and stai1 The sweetest songs l ever made, And told me twas q very sin Had made himself so snug with. Il And so I took that busy spritc, That was my helper and delight, And drove him far before my fears And cleansed his dwelling with my tears But since turned him out of door l sing my happy songs no nlore.
 Maud EGerton King.
The Press., 1893-11-09
THE ENVY OF KINGS.
The Princes of the Earth May Envy the
 Poor.

RICHES AND POWER CANNOT MAKE LIFE
 PLEASANT OR HAPPY. THE TRUE WAY
 TO FIND HAPPINESS FOR THOSE WHO
 HAVE IT NOT.
 Wealth does not make happiness. It does not make even comfort Sickness blights everything.
 Kings and princes may envy the poor the blessing of good health.
 If you are in pain or suffering you can not be happy.
 This is why the remarks of the we'll known Harriet Robinson, of "A Snell-st. i, Fall River, Mass, have so much weight and are worthy of all attention.
 'I firmly believe" she said, "that I should not be living to-day if it had not been for Dr. .Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. Such awful pains in my head and back, and my stomach, oh, it was so bad! now am well and eat naturally. I have no pain or distress. Thanks to Dr. Greene's Nervura I am we'll again. It was over two years ago that was cured, and no trace of the dis ease has returned"
The Press., 1893-11-09
with all the pleasure in the world.

With all the pleasure in the world. But it is like dream,
 He laughed like man on the right side of the hedge as he said: "Yes. it's like dream-a beautiful dream Come as early as you can"
 I Think felt d trifle hurt that such a revolution in his domestic economy should have occurred without his in- forming me of it, but was none the less curious to see the woman who made so notable capture. In these days it is the men and not the women who are captured. was very punctual. The rest of the folks were of course late Robethon met me in the courtroom ''Bagot." he said, 'this is very good of you. I've been thinking ought to have told you sooner, but-I'll tell you how it happened and all about it at the club.''
 Meanwhile, Robethon. one word. Are you happyT"
 "As king"
 ''tNo secret regrets, eh?'
 Mot the ghost of one. She is perfect Come, you must see her" Arm i'll arm we entered the drawing room. She was alone. l saw vision of amber colored silk and fluttering Ice and heard him say, Lucille, this is my dear friend, General Bagot." Then for the first time Issaw her face It was my own fair lady of Pall Mall! What she felt do not know. Good God" broke invOluntarily from my lips and had just sense enough to turn to Robethon and tell him ill an aside that sudden and awful twinge of gout had seized me. Women, being born in triguers, are nimble witted by nature and requirement.. When our eyes met a second time. the lady was perfectly self possessed and instinct with sympa- thy over my dreadful gout. The attack was soon over. The dinner, believe, was good and the company smart and lively people. My anecdotes went off like champagne corks, and fancy created for myself a reputation for brilliancy which, hap oily, do not feel it my duty to live up to. For myself do not know what said, did, ate, drank or thought. was in a maze. Later in the evening I saw her alone for five minutes. Dy hAl b1ctC WOHuCIIu AuClIS, WIldt does it meanY' asked. "Just what you see. am Mrs. Robe thon." she answered, f1uttering her fan. "But-he IS my friend. Not for world s | woull "
 No. it would be awkward" Awkward! Listen, Lucille The cur | tain being down, there are some plays may never be revived" | She looked at me for some moments. Then she said: That is true If had thought only of myself, Dick, it would have been and not you who would have | been the first to say. There are some plays may never be revived Forgive me! know it. Butt Not another word. We are alike in our thoughts of him. We will be loyal to him to the end. Still. we are friends, Dick, all the same."
 
 And now my turn has come. Poor Robethon has gone, and, after all, I am going to marry Lucille. What an odd world it is!-Chicago Post.
The Press., 1893-11-09
Treatment For a "WiId Hair, ,,

A "wild hair" is the most annoying freak of nature man can be afflicted with. It grows in from the eyelid, in- stead of out, and constantly brushing against the eyeball sometimes causes an irritation that results in the loss of sight. To pull it out gives only tempo rary relief, since in few weeks it comes back as we'll grown and strong as ever. The only way to kill it is to destroy the sac from which it springs. This is done by means of the electric needle, which is pressed into the sac and current turned on. A sharp prick is felt, and the hair is forever dead.-st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Press., 1893-11-09

ALL FREE.-Those who have used Dr Kings New Discovery know it's value, ,ano those who have not have now an opport u ty to try it Free. Call on the advertised druggist and get trial bottle, Free. Sent your name and address to H. E. BuckleI Co.,, Chicago, and get sample box O. Dr. Kings New Life Pills, Free, as wei as copy of the Guide to Health ano Household Instructor, Free. All of whicl is guaranteed to do you good and cost yo, nothing. E. K. Taft's Drugstore.
The Press., 1893-11-09
First Judicial HOnors For a Woman.

To Henry VIII belongs the honor of having conferred judicial rights upon a woman, Lady Anne Berkeley of York was allowed by the sovereign. who had the widest experience of the virtues of women, to sit as judge, appoint con- mission and actually to pass sentence on some men who had been killing her deer and despoiling her park. The sentence is not recorded. but the fact remains that at least one woman has exercised ju- dicial hts.-New York Sun.
The Press., 1893-11-09
Egyptian Cats Fond of the Water.

By some persons the popularity of the cat in Egypt has been attributed to the fact that the animal was valuable in rid ding the palaces of rats and mice and also in hunting fowl. There are several paintings in the British museum, exc cuted by ancient Egyptian artists, rep resenting Egyptian sportsmen in boats on the river Nile, accompanied by large cats, sitting 8n their haunches in the stern. Other pictures show the cats swim ming with birds in their mouths after the manner of retriever dogs. These pictures have greatly perplexed modern naturalists because the cat of today has strong aversion to. water, and it is diff fcult to reconcile such different traits even after the lapse of thousands of years.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Press., 1893-11-09

BUCKLEN's ARNICA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded Price 25c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1893-11-09
Gencra!ship and Epileptic Fith.

A remarkable historical fact which has frequently been noticed by scientific writers, but never accounted for satis- factorily, is that Julius Caesar, Yelling. ton, Napoleon and the Archduke Charles of Austria, four of the greatest generals the world has known, were all subject to epileptic fits.
The Press., 1893-11-09
A Conversation by Noted Authors.

A NOAVeES8CloN Oy NOLou AuLHOTss
 q never heard distinguished people talk among themselves but once," de- clared young lady the other day, "but then was quite satisfied. It was even more interesting than I had expected"
 "What did they talk about?' asked her companion curiously, "and who were they?'
 The young lady named them--two noted authors, a gentleman and lady. "And they talked" she added, with a smile, ''about po!iers." ulously.
 'Pokersv' repeated the first speaker firmly. 'The authoress had just built new house, and her furnace did not work well. She thought her companion had one of the same kind in the house and asked about it.
 ''He gave her information and advice, and then they branched off to pokers and the iniquity of manufacturers who make them of soft iron so that they bend out of shape the first time they are red hot. You have always heard, haven't you, that his style is exquisite and his
 
 We'll, it is 80, assure you, when he talks of pokers, and she is charming when she talks in humorous vein about back Hampers and cold air boxes. was de- lighted with the entire conversation. though it certainly was not what I an- ticipated. ."-Youths Companion.
 THE OLD AND THE NEw.-Changes take place in the medical profession as in all branches of science. We believe the greatest good will follow that generous offer made by Dr. Greene, of B West 14th street, New York, who invites all per sons, far and near, suffering from any form of disease, to write him a descrip- tion of their complaints, and he will send them, free of charge, complete explana- tiOn of their diseases, with advice how to be cured. He gives most careful and ex- plicit attention to all letters and explains each symptom so carefully that you can not fail to understand exactly what ails you.
 Dr. Greene is our most successful specialist in curing nervous and chronic diseases. He is the dis 3overer of that fa- nous medicine, Dr. Greene's Nervura Blood and nerve remedy, which is doing such vast amount of good all over the world. He uses nothing in his practice but harmless vegetable remedies. which can in no manner injure you. This great system of giving consultation and advice through letter correspondence, free of charge, is especially important to the poor and those living distance from large cities, as such consultation and ad- vice were formerly attended by great ex- pense. The doctor is having wonderful success in treating the sick through letter correspondence, and if you will write him about your disease it will undoubtedly lead to your cure.
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The Press., 1893-11-09
4 YOUNG GIRLS FORTUNE.
AN INTERESTING SKETCH.


 Nothing appeals so strongly to a mothers affection as her daughter just budding into womanhood. Following is an instance: our daughter, Blanche, now IS years of age, had been terribly afflicted with nervousness, and had lost the entire use of her right arm. She was in such 8 condition that we had to keep her from school and abandon her music les sons In fact, we feared St. Vitus dance, and are positive but for an invaluable remedy she would have had that terrible afh1ct1on; We had employed physicians, but she received no benefit from them. The first of last August she weighed but 75 pounds, and although she has taken only three bottles of Nerv1ne she now weighs 1O6 pounds; her nervousness and symptoms of St.Vitus dance are entirely gone she attends school regularly, and studies with comfort and ease. She has recovered complete use of her arm, her appetite is splendid, ana no money could procure for our daughter the health Dr. Miles Nervine has brought her.
 When my brother recommended the rem, edy had no faith in patent med1c1nes, ana would not listen to him, but as last resort he sent us Q bottle, we began giving 1t to Blanche and the effect was almost 1mme0i- ate."-Mrs. R. R. Bullock, Brighton, N. I;
 SDr. Miles Restorative Nervine is sold by all druggists on positive guarantee, or sent direct by the Dr. Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart Ind, on receipt of price. $1 per bottle. six bottles for s. express prepaid. It Is positively free from opiates or dangerous drugs.
 Sold by w. D. HEALD
The Press., 1893-11-09

Wisdom and virtue are by no means sufficient without the supplemental laws of good breeding.
The Press., 1893-11-09
Prince of Detectives.

Vidocq, the great French detective, was born in Arras in 1775 Ills began life as baker and early became the ter TOT of his companions by his athletic frame and violent disposition. At the same time he was notorious thief, and after many disgraceful adventures he en-
 listed in the army. In 1796 he returned to Paris with some money, which, how. ever, he soon squandered. Next he was sentenced at Lille to eight years hard labor for forgery, but repeatedly escaped, and in 1908 he became connected with the Paris police as detective.
 His previous career enabled him to render important services, and he was appointed chief of the safety brigade, chiefly composed of reprieved convicts, which purged Paris of the many danger. ous classes. In 1918 he received a full pardon, and his connection with this service lasted until about 1928, when he settled at St. Mande as paper manu- facturer. Soon after the revolution of 1880 he became political detective, but with little success. In 1S48 he was again employed under the republican govern ment, but Ee died penniless in 1S57.-- Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
 Coop LOOKS. Good looks are more than skin deep, depending upon healthy condition of the vital organs If the liver be inactive you have Bilious look if your stomach be disordered you have 8 dyspep- tic look. and if your kidneys be affected you have pinched look. Secure good health and you will have good looks. Elec- tric Bitters is the great alternative and Tonic, acts directly on these vital orgens. Cures Pimples, Blotches, Boils, and gives a good complexion. Sold at E. K Taft's Drugstore, 50c per bottle. 4