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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06

PERsoNAL.-The Roanoke Times says:
c. O'Leary and daughter have re-
turned from a protracted visit to Alex
andria, Washington, Baltimore and
other cities.
Mr.. Robert It. Davis and Miss Lucy
T. Fairfax, daughter of Mr.. Thomas
\. Fairfax, were married in Washing
ton on Wednesday.
Cards are out for the marriage of
Mr.. Leon Harper, of this city, and
Miss Ella Vines, of Greenville, Va, to
take place on the 18th inst. at Green
vile.
Mr.. Walter Glover is quite sick at
his home on south Washington street.
Mrs. J. D. Stanton last night enter
tanned a number of her friends at her
home on south Lee street.
Miss Grace Green, Of Fauquier county, has
returned to this city and is the guest of Mrs.
Ashford, on Duke street
Miss Ada Caller, of Gainesville, who has
been visiting Mrs. Carr, on Washington street,
has returned to her home.
Miss Addie LyleS, of Lorton station, is in
the city, her former home visiting Nj sStein-
CIR, on Duke street
County Treasurer Wiley, of Fairfax, was in
the city to-day and and reported severely cold
weather and dreadful roads in Fairfax.
POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
cold with snow until o'clock. There
were five prisoners and FIVE dodgers at
the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of
the following cases:
Walter Posey, colored, arrested on
the charge of disturbing a religious
meeting. was dismissed, but young
white man, arrested on the same
charge, was fined So
Elijah Cox, colored, drunk and re-
sisting an officer, s.
Dan Triplett, colored, disorderly con-
duet and resisting an officer, two
charges, $3.50 each.
Peter Jetfries, colored, charged with
house-breaking in Washington, was
turned over to the authorities of that
city.
Wm. Tins, colored, for an assault on
Isaac Keath. also colored, and striking
him with brick, was fined so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06
vitcllius. the Roman Emperor, had one dish
that cost 600 scsterccs, or over $4,000.

Twcn;y-four per CO is the dividend OF
the Mercantile Rally Building and Loan
ASS ,ciatiou of Alex; ~, Va, at the close OF
their first years business. There arc no back
dues TO pay, rs a new series is opened each
month See their secretary, Lbwis Hootf, fol
particulars, or drop him postal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06
Fiourc Up Your Profits for Last Year

Are You satisfied with the result? If not,
call at No. 800 King street the temporary
office of the NATIONAL CASH REGISTER
co. and Mr.. w. a Hammond will explain to
you how to stop the leaks in your business by
using the National Cash Register System for
increasing yonr profits. Prices of Registers
from $12 to $3.50. jana 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06

sun rises Tomorrow at 7:20; sun sets
440. High water 11:34 a. N. and
SAP ?. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06

There IS nothing new to report from the
markets to-day. Flour is in fair receipt and
firm. The offerings of grain are very small.
We quote Wheat st from 20 to II for fair to
good fultz and mixed grades, choice long
berry would bring more, but none has been
shipped to this market for several months.
Corn is steady at 50a51 in car load lots. Rye
50 to So. Oats IS to II, latter for prime
white. Dressed Hogs, Poultry, Eggs Seed
Potatoes and other produce are active at full
prices. 3Iiiifecd. Hay and Straw are stronger
and in good demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06

Co,trLrME,frARY--M Catharine Critch-
er has Just had the pleasure of receiving Il
letter from Mr. Glasgow. Of Lexington, Va,
inclosing check for $500 for four oil por-
traits, also twhat she more highly prizes
the following extract from letter to Mr. Glas
Cow from her patron.
Dear Sir: Yours of the 2Sth instant re-
ceiycd, also the portraits. Iwish you could see
the latter. They are most excellent, and l
think the oil work is better done than the or
iginals. prize them very highly
Mitchell Jrother-in-law of General joseph +.
Johnston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

This has been quiet week in monetary
and commercial affairs The recent holiday
SEASON and tie snow have caused light ship
ments of grain, and the ice blockade has al
most stopped the river trade. Money matters
are without special feature and rates are I'M
changed In New York yesterday money on
call was steady, ranging from . to 6, last
loan at 6, and closing offered at 6. Prime
mercantile paper sac. In Baltimore there
was good demand for call and time accom-
modations at 5 per cent. on call and per
cent. for bank discounts. Local shares are
quiet and generally unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06

WEATHER PRoBABuITIEs.-Fo this
section colder Saturday morning and evening,
brisk TO high northwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06

When Baby was sick, We gave her eastoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gavethem Castoria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06

New YORK. January 6.-Money to-day
was easy at 5a6 Prime mercantile paper Ga
7. The stock market was generally quiet
but the frmness later developed into strength
and fractional advances followed. Railroad
stocks were without feature At noon the
market was quiet but firm, generally at the
best prices of the morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06

BALTIMORE. Jan. 6-FInur ilrm Wheat
| dull; No = rod spot 7G7 Jan 7G3; Feb
77.a77i; May SLASH; Milling wheat by
sample 75a1S. Corn steady; mixed spot 495
a49i; Jan 4Ss Feb 4Sia4Si; May 80 bid (;
white corn by sample 50s51 yellow do 51a
az.
CHICAGO, Jan. -Wheat-Jan
Feb 43; May 46s. Oats-Jan 3Oa Feb 31i
May 34i. Pork-Jan $1S 10; May SIS AZ.
Lard-Jan so 49, May $40 Go. Ribs-Jan
SO 57i May SO 20.
New YORK, Jan. 6.-Flour moderate de-
nand and firm. Wheat dull aud steady. Corn
Grner and dull, Pork quiet and strong
| mess SIG 90 10 ST. 37l Lard quiet and
| firm steam $11 10.
RICHMOND MARKET, Jan. 5.-The market
| is steady but the offerings are light and there
is but little change in prices since last week.
We quote: Flour 50 50a5 90 for fine TO
patent family brands; Wheat GSa7T; Corn
4Sa5o; Rye 55a62i Oats 33a3a
FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Jan. s.
The offerings continue light but the market
is firm though there is no actual advance in
prices. We quote: Flour 81 5os.5 90 for
fine to patent roller: Wheat 60a72; Corn
44a4S Rye 50a55; Oats 35a37 Butter 16
a22. Eggs 24a25.
SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKEr Jan. s.
Refined Sugars-Thc quotations are as fol-
lows: Standard powdered sic; cubes SIC
cut loaf So; granulated sc; fine graduated
5: Confectoners a 45c; Diamond A &c; Col
umbia A Ago cents per 10.
CoFFEE-The market closed steady and I'M
changed at Isle per pound for fair Rio and
lie per pound for No. Z grade.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Jan. o.
PRICES Of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
lows:
Best. ................Ss4 80 s7l
| Generally rated first quality.....4 % 4 50
Medium or good fair quality.....3 p 4 90
Ordinary thin Steers 0xea and
Cows....,c.:,,,.......,...:.. 90 a ? so
Of the cattle received GA came from vir-
ginia.
Beef Cattle-The market has 20. baen &C.
tive and values for good keeves are &c and
common &c loSaT, VIII most sales at $2,dos
475 per 100 lSs.
| Mich Cows9The market Is aulI with a
| light run and prices ioWor, common to fair
S2Oa2i, and fair to good cows at S30a35 FER
head.
Veal Calyes-There is fair offering this
week at 4a6!c per ID.
Sheep aud Lamhs-A heavy decline or both
sheep and lambs Is reported, with very duh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06
CI(0Al\S.

We have reduced prices on our cloak
stock so as to make them very interesting to
those who have failed to supply themselves
with a winter wrap. We have about a doz-
en- nice garments left ranging in prices from
SIG to $40, all Of which were bought at re-
duced figures after the first of December.
and as we will sell them now at reduction
from marked prices of 81 to S. each they
will be found specially attractive bargains.
We also make equally large reductions on
|all other garments, as we want to make a
clean sweep of the cloak stock and will do
so if bargain prices can secure this end. Spe-
cial prices on all Furs and N[uffs.
Our stock of Blankets and Comforts is unu-
sually good and prices attractive.
First-class Merchant Tailoring speciality.
ONE PRICE
ACKE11T&MARSHALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06
RemnantClearings Sale
TODAY, FRIDAY.

We take up the REMNANT thread where
we dropped it before the holidays Whatever
length i'll Dress Suits, Laccs, Ribbons, Silks
Yelvets, and other piece goods asked for was
cut and the balance tucked away Whenever
piece OF China, Bric-a-B ac or Glass Ware
got Clipped or scratched il was set aside.
Unusual activity in the Cloak and Suit De-
partments left Us with many very small" or
very large" sizes. \ similar state of affairs
existing in nearly every department makes
heaps and piles of remnants They must
all 20. if giving them low prices will do it.
Ask for remnants at any department you may
visit-you'll find them-and they'll cost you
iittln nnnnnh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06

CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-11:15.-Wheat-Jan
723; Feb IA: May 7S5. Corn-Jan 41i
Feb 43 May 46i Oats-Jan 3Ql Feb 81
May 34i. Pork-Jan $1S 10; May SIS Ii!
Lard-Jan $40 rs; May $40 Go. Ribs-Jar
50 81 MAY 50 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06

RICHMOND MARKET, Jan. 5.-The market
is steady but the offerings are light and there
is but little change in prices since last week.
We quote: Flour 50 5o.i5 90 for fine to
patent family brands; Wheat GSa75; Corn
4Sa50; Rye 55a62; Oats 33a3a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06
Agents for the celebrated

ASHLEY BROMIDE OF ARSENIC WATER
EvAPoRATED APPLES, Peaches and
d Apricots, Raisins, Currants, Citron, Pre-
served Orange and Lemon Peel, Turkish and
California Prunes at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06

New YORK, Jan. 6.-Flour moderate dc.
mand and firm. Wheat dull aud steady. Corr
irmer and dull, Pork quiet and strong
mess SIG 90 TO ST. 81. Lard quiet and
firm steam S11 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-06
20 Per Cent Discount

MYTH the imported tooth BRUSHES
w now in stock and those to arrive with
in the next two or three weeks, We will have
about 100 gross of these goods. At prices
from sc to soc at retail. Trade supplied at
w. FS. LEADREATER 4 SONS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-23

The chief agricultural value Of mari
lies in the fact that it supplies lime to
the soil. Carbonate of lime-the form
in which it exists in marl-is not caustic
and cannot therefore injure vegetation
nor destroy organic matter in the soil, as
an overapplication of freshly burnt lime
is apt to do. Carbonate of lime is dis
solved by the carbonic acid of rainwa-
ter and becomes plant food. It also acts
benefcially in freeing other constituents,
rendering them available. 1t is princi-
pally of service, however, in favoring the
development of those micro-organisms
of the soil which convert heterogeneous
material into soluble nitrates-the con-
dition or form of nitrogen which plants
can use and convert into their tissues.
So much SO is this the case that soils other
wise rich do not yield maximum crops
if lime is wanting or deficient in quanti-
ty. Fertile soils always contain lime.
Experience corroborates science in the
value of the application of lime or mari
to soils rich in humus. The beneficial
action Of lime and mari OH plastic clays
as well as on peat and sandy soils is
also well known Ottawa Experiment
Farms,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-23
Charcoal For Fowls.

We have found charcoal a very excel
lent thing to furnish our poultry with.
1t may be given in powdered state,
mixed with the soft meal feed, and lit
tie pulverized sulphur at the same time
may be added to advantage. But the
very best way to, supply this is to burn
an ear or two of corn upon the cob),
charring it to blackness and throwing it
before them. They will devour every
kernel, and so supply themselves with a
grateful and healthy substance that
sweetens the crop and serves as an ad-
mirable tonic to the stomach, according
to the editor of The Poultry Yard, who
adds: Sat this season of the year the
above recommendation will he found
valuable hint to poultry men. Hens
about ready to lay will devour this pre-,
pared charcoal eagerly, and the in
creased freshness and redness of their
combs afterward evince the efficacy of
this allowance. For month or six
weeks in the early breeding season, moth
ing is better than this for laying hens,
given them daily"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-23
vENTILATING HIVES.
In the Honey Season, When the Days Are
Hot and Combs Are Melting Down.

In the Honey Season, When the Days Are
Hot and Combs Are Melting Down.
E. S. Mead, an Ohio apiarian and cor
respondent of the Ohio Farmer, writes
that he has always had more or less
trouble every season with combs melting
down and causing the bees to leave the
hive. Swarms that are hived on empty
combs and extracting supers often break
down, especially if they aresetin the sum-
In the majority Of his frames the combs
are not wired in, but built from 'start-
ers." He is not sure but that it is more
economical in the end to have combs built
from full sheets of foundation that have
been firmly braced by line wire. He has
never had any trouble with such combs,
but the cost is considerably more than
when built from starters" He says:
Some of my hives are exposed to the
sun, and when large swar1ns are placed
on unwired combs they are very apt to
break down unless well ventilated or
shaded. Extracting supers are still
worse, for when the combs are nearly
filled with honey and break it makes
very nasty, dauby mess. By giving
thorough ventilation we can overcome
this trouble to a great extent. I often
raise the hive about one-half inch from
the bottom board, and also raise the
cover. This gives a direct draft clear
through the hive. Generally it will be
sufficient to raise the cover only. Some
times during heavy windstor1ns they
will blow off unless a weight is put on
them. I have had colonies get quite
drenching by the cover getting blown
off, but never could see that it did them
any injury, as they can quickly dry
themselves.
''On warm day we can always see
quite number of bees at the entrance
rapidly moving their wings. Evidently
they are trying to create a current OF air
through the hive, perhaps for two pur-
poses-to ripen newly gathered honey
and to keep the. hive at the proper tenn
perature. l have seen statements where
the writer thought they were young bees
testing their wings. It may be, but I
think the main objects are to ripen honey
and ventilate the hive. They are much
more noticeable in strong colonies than
in weak ones, and the strong ones gener-
atemuch more heat. Ihave my bees in the
shade when convenient and also venti-
late them. There is no danger in chill
ing the brood or making the wax too
cold for them to work unless the wealth
er is very cool. This applies to thehoney
only, or when the weather is pretty
warm, and not for spring OF fall treat
ment."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-23
EXPOSITION ORGAN.
The Immense Instrument in Worlds Fair
Festival HILL

The Immense Instrument in Worlds Fair
Festival Hall.
The organ occupies a space So feet in
height, 20 feet in depth and "a feet in
width. 1t was built by Detroit firm
upon specifications prepared by Clar-
ence Eddy. The electric key is used in
all of the four manuals, and the
''couplers" are all electric. -Four cleo
trio motors furnish the wind, and
everywhere possible electricity is
brought into service.
The organ has 116 ''stops" and 1901
pipes, and is regarded as one of the
best opponents of modern organ build
ing. The four manuals are arranged
in the usual manner. The electric fluid
is controlled by the slightest pressure
The operation of the eouplers does not
visibly affect the keys, so that there is
nothing to interfere with the finger
ing. The couplers are operated by a
row of ivory tablets over the fourth
manual or upper keyboard. They are
pneumatic and are SO poised that mo-
ton of one-fourth inch will operate
them.
Besides the fourteen combination
pistons, of which three are placed
above the solo-manual, four above the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-23
CHARLOTTE BRoNTE.

brance of the servants story dawns on
my mind I spring from the bed, hasten
to the window, and fiinging it wide open
clean far out on the window sill'' to
watch for that ghostly procession to
take its midnight airing.
1t is perhaps unnecessary to state that
they failed to put in an appearance, but
the pretty picture that met my eyes was
well worth looking upon. The little
stone church, softened and subdued by
the ''pure moons rays" looked a fit rest
ing place for the mortal remains of that
authoress of worldwide fame, Charlotte
Bronte, and her sisters. Outside the
Pickering leaves of the overhanging
shrubbery and trees made queer, fantas-
tic shadows on the gray tombstones.
Here and there white stone or monu-
ment shone out clearly and with the aid
of little imagination might easily have
been turned into ghosts who were keep
ing watch and ward over the slu1nbers
of their companions. For long time I
stand there, lost in thought, until the
chill night air recalls my wandering
senses, and creep shivering back to the
side of my sleeping companion, and like
her am soon lost to the things of this
world.
We devote one day to trip over the
moors to Charlotte Bronte's favorite re-
treat by little mountain stream and
waterfall. It is walk of three miles
over a footpath that is kept we'll trodden
by the feet of hundreds of pilgrims who
yearly visit this shrine. And though the
walk thither is in no sense a pretty one
yet the spot itself is enchanting and aside
from it's associations is well worth visit
ing.
Close beside the diminutive waterfall
is broad fat e-"Charlotte's seat =
where day after day she sat and dreamed
and wrote. Here we seat ourselves to
enjoy the panorama before us.
At our hacks, as far as the eye can
reach, are the heather clad moors of
Haworth; at our feet. a peaceful, smil-
ing valley, through which the mountain
brook rursues its singing way. F'locks
of sheep and goats are grazing on the
hillsidcs, and the pink blossomed heath
ar is all alive with young grouse. We
linger here until passing time warns us
TO retr&Ge cur steps. and we reluctantly
turn OUT faces homeward, stopping on
our way to enter the pretty little church
within whose sacred precincts repose
the remains OF the Bronte sisters.
5AnI1E l. HoDsDoN.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-23
THE EXPOSITION ORGAN.

'sswell" and four above the great
and three above the 'choir,' eight
combination pedals are provided,
which control in the usual manner the
s'great," ''swell'' and 'ssolo'' organs.
The ssecho" organ is played from the
solo keyboard. The largerpart of the
organ is inclosed in swell boxes, neces-
stating three swell pedals.
The wind pressure varies from 81 to
Z inches and the organ has six differ
ent pressures- 4.e
An important characteristic of the
organ is the large number of diapasons,
the foundation stops. The solo stops
include, besides those ordinarily found
in large organs, several which are not
generally included. The whole tonal
structure is based upon a 32-foot dia-
pason. The wood for this stop" was
brought from Oregon, the reeds in the
solo organ came from Paris, but the
other reeds were made in this country.
A summary of the specifications is as
follows.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-23
THE FAIR CYCLISTS.
They Visit the Quaint Old Home Of
the BrOntes.

An Example of Rural English Superstition
The Midnight Bell Where Charlotte
Bronte Dreamed and wrote-An Inter
esting and Quaint Locality.
Especial Correspondence.1 ~
HAwoRTH, England, Aug. 10.-De-
Eghtful days we have spent in Haworth,
In the Yorkshire county, in the Worth
valley. A quiet, sleepy little village it
is that struggles over two steep hills and
the intervening vale. We find comfort
able quarters at the one little hotel that
stands on the top Of the highest hill and
just beside the old gray church where
Charlotte Bronte's father for 40 years
dispensed gospel food to the simple vii
1age folk.
Our windows overlook the Goods
acre" which is filed with the crumbling
memorials to long gone worthless, whose
tombstones nearly overlap one another,
SO closely are they laid.
The pretty chambermaid looked at us
In surprise when we selected this partic-
ular room.
Folks don't like this room, and it's
mostly never taken unless t'others are
all full. Women folks specially don't
like it,"
"But why notF' urge. ''It is very
pretty room and looks out on that pleas
ant, quiet old churchyard."
The girl shrugs her shoulders and says
in low, mysterious tones:
"'Tisn't allus SO quiet as tits now,
leastwise they say 'tisn't, though I
daren't go near it after shutdown to see
whether tits true or not"
ITO see if what's true?' question as
the girl moves deftly about, putting the
finishing touches to the room we are to
occupy. I wait patiently for the infor-
nation that am positive will be forth
coming before she leaves us, nor am
mistaken, for she soon draws near and
says in subdued tones:
"They says that folks are buried too
thick there to lie comfortablelike, and
SO every night at 10 by the clock they
rises from their graves and walks about
q Bit"
She looks highly displeased at the
hearty laugh which greets her announce
ment, and not another word will she
vouchsafe on the subject, though we
apologize profusely in the vain hope that
she will relent and go on with her ghost
ly stories. But no. She finishes her
work and speeds away without another
word on the subject. Possibly her story
makes greater impression on me thai.
realize at the time, for wake from
sound sleep just in time to hear the old
church clock peal out the hour of mid
night. | count the slow reverberating
strokes. Then as the sudden remem-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-08-23
BUSH & WILEY, Props.
aug1O eod3mos
Messengers Notice.

Office Of the sheriff of Cumberland County,
State of Maine. Cumberland. IS. Aug. 10Th.
A. D. 1898.
THIS is to give notice that on the 18th day
i of August, A. d. 1898. Warrant IN IN
solyency was issued out OF the Court of Insol-
yency for said County of Cumberland, against
the estate OF
GIDEON J. DANDANEAU and CHARLES
!. GIRARD of Westbrook, individually and as
co-partners under firm name of
DANDANEAU & GIRARD,
adjudged to be Insolvent Debtors. on geti
ton Of said Debtors which petition was filed on
fhe 10Th day of August, A. D. 1898,
to which date lat interest On. claims Is to be
by Said Debtor, and the transfer and delivery Of
any an property by them are forbidden by law;
THAT meeting Of the creditors OF said
Debtors, to prove their debts and choose one
ar more assigneeS of their estates will be held
at a Court of Insolvency to be holden at Probate
Court Room in said Portland. in said County Of
1893. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written. SAMUEL d. PLUMMER,
DEPUTY sheriff, as Messenger Of the Court Of
Iasotrencytor said County Of Cu,'o6erla',d:
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