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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-14
The Trained Horses.

The opera of the Golden Wedding will
be seen at City hall next Tuesday. There
will be sixty people in the company.
Tickets will be on sale at Stock bridges
Thursday morning.
The cantata Under the Palms, will
be given at Clark Memorial church,
Woodfords, tomorrow evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-11-14
Total

Aud GneSe TO Gne previous RECORDS ana
it makes the whole number treated T91
The number of operations performd was
1872, which added to those previously done
makes the whole number 1855. The whole
number in attendance was 955S, which
added to the previous records, makes the
whole attendance 50,470. The average
attendance was 81 per day, an increase of
81 per cent over that for last year. The
total attendance for the eye and ear was
1884, making an average of 81 per day,
an increase of more than 25 per cent over
the whole average for last year
The transference of clinical work fro m
the old infrmary to the new one was &C
complished without interruption, and,
with the increased facilities for carrying
on the work, this increase in attendance
has resulted. The unusual severe cold
weather last winter gave us an oppor-
tunity to test the capacity of the heating
apparatus 1t was found sufficient to
furnish heat for the whole building in
the severest weather, and the agreeable
quality of the heat, like that of sum-
mer's day, demonstrated the superiority
of hot water heating over that of steam,
which was used for heating the old in
Urinary. In short, the building has
proven in every respect admirably
adapted to the purposes for which it was
Intended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17

WANTED TO DIE, Too.-Mrs. Amelia
Dissing, the young widow of Otto Diss-
ing, attempted to commit suicide Fri
day afternoon by swallowing an ounce
Of chloroform, at her home, in Balti-
more. The reason given by Mrs. Diss-
ing for the act (after being brought out
of immediate danger) was that she
wanted to die and be with her husband,
who had died few moments before.
The young people were married
about seven months ago. Mr.. Dissing,
who was twenty-seven years old and a
fresco painter, was then in good health
and with excellent business prospects.
In less than month, however, he con-
tracted severe cold, which subse-
quently developed into consumption,
and for six months Mrs. Dissing nursed
him constantly and devotedly. Friday
afternoon, about four o'clock, Mr.. Diss-
ing died. Mrs. Dissing became frantic
with grief, and, although there were
several persons in the room, she man
aged to get possession of the bottle of
chloroform, and swallowed the contents
without being observed. DR.. Gambel
was summoned as soon as it was dis
covered that Mrs. Dissing had taken
the poison. Proper remedies were ad-
ministered, and late Friday night it was
thought that she was in fair way to
rprOypr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17
Atsxandria d stte.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
c,,at+a apr;Id;no etn f. 90 pr;,co CT

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building, $40 & s12 Prince ST.
Daily one year, Sc; six months S3 lone month
so cents.
Tri-Weekly one year Sd; six months So
three months 81.
AL transient advertisements must be paid for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to eI-
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
Resolutions in memoIiam, of thanks tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, will
only be printed in this paper as aave:tisc-
Incnts.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchange. Advertisements, or
dcrs for the paper, news or any inforniatio On
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postofiice Alexandria, Virgin
ia. as second-class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17
An Underground Water Supply.

One of the most remarkable systems
of water supply in the world is to be
found in Galveston, Tex. About mile
north of the city is valley thousand
feet wide, which surveyors determine
to be the location of an underground
stream, though the valley itself was dry
and under cultivation.
1t was suggested that wells might tap
this stream and give the city pure
supply of water. The city engineer, a
young man from the East, suggested
that, in lieu of a reservoir, the hidden
stream be damned, when there would
at all times be an inexhaustible supply.
He was deridcd, but firm in the belief
that his theory was right, he obtained
an appropriation for an experimental
well.
Sinking large one in the centre of
the valley, he struck living water at
the depth of 80 feet, coming in such
quantities that powerful steam pump
could rot lower it to any perceptible
degree. An appropriation enabled him
to carry out his plans, which resulted
in obtaining an unlimited quantity of
pure waite.
Sinking five wells 200 feet apart, he
covered the entire width of the stream.
He next tunneled from well to well,
making six-foot excavation the entire
distance across the stream. This was
enlarged SO as to be six feet high and
eight feet wide. Then on the lower
side he built substantial stone dam
six feet high, its foundation being be-
low the bed of the submerged stream,
which was clearly defined. The water
collected so fast that the central section
had to be left until the two wings were
completed. When this was done, work
was begun on the central unfinished
portion, two powerful steam pumps be-
ing required day and night to keep
down the water 50 that the workmcn
could complete the structure.
Soundings showed that before the
connections were made with the mains
leading into the city, the tunnel was
filled with water, and current flowing
over the dam was observed at all five
Of the wells. The mains were filled as
soon as the pumps could be set at work,
and, although no limit has ever been
placed upon the use of the water, the
supply has never at any time been low
cred below the top of the dam. In
rainy weather and in dry weather the
volume of water has remained the
same. 1t is free from all vegetable or
mineral impurities, and is cold and
sweet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17
Twenty-Five cents per bottle.

A COLD of unusual severity developed into
difficulty decidedly catarrhal in all its char
actcristicS, threatening return of my old
chronic malady, catarrh. Ono bottle of Ely S
Cream Balm completely oradicated every
symptom of that painful and prevailing dis
order.-E w. Warner, Rochester, n. y.
WHEN began using Ely's Cream Balm My
catarrh was so had | had headache the whole
time and discharged a large amount of filthy
matter. That has almost entirely disappeared
and have not had headache since.-J. b.
Sommers, Stcpbney, Conn. mh1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17
AUCTION SALES.

PY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST,
D bearing date on March 9th, 1898, and
recorded in deed book No. 90, page 2S7, of
the land records of the city of Alexandria,
Virginia, executed by Frank T. Moses to me,
the undersigned will sell at public auction
for cash, on the premises in the city of Alex
andria, Virginia, at ten o'clock n. M, on
TUESDAY, April 18th, 1893,
all the STOCK OF GOODS, MERCHANDISE
and LIQUORS and all the BAR FIXTURES,
COUNTERS, SHELVING, BOUFFETS,
GLASSWARE and other personal property
connected with the hotel, restaurant and bar
on the premises at the intersection of the
south side of Cameron street with the west
side of Royal street, known as the CITY
HOTEL; also the unexpred term of the said
Frank t. Moses in the said premises, under
lease expiring on the 1st day of November,
1893, together with the benefit of all cove
nants, stipulations and agreements in the said
lease contained, for an extension or renewal
of the same or otherwise; also all the good
will Of the said hotel, restaurant and bar, and
the licenses, permits and privileges to the
same belonging or in anywisc appertaining.
F.E. WHILE,
apl6 is Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17
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,
SoFTENs THE GUM, ALLAYs all PAIN; CURES
WIND CoLIc and is the best remedy for d.
ARRHGA. Sold by Druggists in every part OF
the world. Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SY.
RUP, and take no other.
Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17
ITO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

general meeting of the WASHINGTON
RIClNATE FIRE-PROOFING COMPANY
will be held in Alexandria city, Va, at the
principal Office of said company at No. 12S
south Fairfax street. at 11:30 a. m, THURS
DAY, April 9th, 1893. Business to be at
tended to: Election of officers and business of
q general character, rs the interests or the
good of the company may require. BY order
of the Board of Directors
II. STANDIFORD, Secretary.
n. B.-Stockholders will please be present
or send proxies to J. d. Hooc or William
Mayse, 12S south Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17
IS93- SPRING 1893

The season is now upon us and We were
never better prepared to serve you with the
latest and choicest goods in our lines We
have just opened DRESS GOODS in the new
effects and shadiags from the lowest price to
the best grades.
SILKS and TRIMMINGS in great variety
to match Dress Goods.
SPRING WRAPS and BLAZER SUITS.
We have gone into this line more extensively
than ever before and are showing the largest
and most varied assortment in the city at cor
rect prices. Note the following specials:
All-woOl Navy Blazer Suits from So up.
All-wool Capes in Black, Navy. Tan and
Gray from So up.
All-wool Capcs. Extra Value, at 50.
This is the season for renovating, and if
you are looking around for a CHOICE MAT
TING to replace the warm carpet come in
and see us we will show you 100 Rolls Of
new fresh goods. These are all jointless and
We offer them at 15c per yard up. Ouc %
and 25c qualities cannot be beat.
We are showing new goods in all our vari-
Gus departments. Space will not permit fur
ther detail
A call and inspection is solicited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS for
IN the erection of an annex in the rear of
the Alexandria Light Infantry Armory will
be received up TO o'clock p. m MONDAY,
April oath, with the right reserved to reject
any or all bids. Plans and specifications can
be seen by applying to
J.JOHNSTON GREEN.
ap14 1t Treasurer A. T. I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17
MEETINGS.

CTOCKHOLDERS' MEETING.-The an
~ nual meeting of the stockholders of the
JANNEY CAR COUPLING COMPANY will
he held at the office of the company. Nos
2l6 and 21S King street, on WEDNESDAY,
April 26th, 1898, at II o'clock m.
Z. II. JANNEY, President,
X. KEMPER, Secretary. ap10 til
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17
40l 7th st. n. W., cor. D,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
DENTISTRY.

WASHINGTON, D. c.
The Association System has two
great advantages
First---Thcrc is different operator
for each particular line OF work.
such specialist being, of course,
more slliIfuI than the man who at
tcmpts this. that and the other"
Second---Thc expenses of several dem
lists are reduced to those of one.
allowing n scale of prices much
lower than others can afford for
the same superior service.
There are other advantages which we shall
take pleasure in explaining to you personally.
Extracting. 25c With gas or zono SOC
Cleaning, Ioc
Silver Filings, 75c Platina Filings $1.00
Gold Filling in proportion. Gold Crowns so
VERY BEST TEETH, $500.
Baltimore offices-No. n. Charles, corner
Baltimore street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17

FTNHE MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD
Il OF VIRGINIA will meet in the hall of
the House of Delegates, at Richmond, Va.
APRIL 18th, 1895 at $50 a. M, for the pur.
pose OF holding the examinations as required
by the act OF Assembly regulating the prac-
tice of medicine and surgery in Virginia
JACOB MICHAUX, NJ. D., Secretary.
apis 1awtd Richmond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17

Tbar. wouldn't be any cases of Chronic CO.
tarrh il everyone used DR.. Sages, Remedy.
TLa-rs SSOy reward for an incurable case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17
MEDICINAL.

regulates and promotes all the proper func.
tons OF womnnhood, improves digestion, en-
riches the blood, dispels aches and pains,
melancholy and nervousness, brings refresh
ing sleep, and restores health and strength.
It's a safe remedial agent, tonic and
neryinc giurGntced to cure those disorders
and arrangements incident to womanhood,
or the money paid for it is returned.
It would not pay TO sell poor medicine on
tltsc terms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17

NOR RENT-THREE,ST BRICK,
IL No. 206 north Royal street, containing
nine rooms summer kitchen and bath room
Reasonable rent to permanent tenant. Pc.
session given May 1st. Apply to
apS lot HARLOW BROS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17
FOR SALE AND RENT.

FoR RENT-TWO COMMUNICATING
q OFFICES with modern improvements,
situated over the offices of Washington, Alex,
andrla and Mount Vernon Railway Company,
No. JOG Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17

Will luouern improvements,
situated over the offices of Washington. Aley
andria and Mount Vernon Railway Comnanv.
No. Jog Fairfax street.
A SUITE OF OFFICES No. JOG Fairfax
street, now occupied by the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Com
pany. Possession given May 18th next. Ap-
ply to r. +. KNOX,
ap15 If 216 King street
ToR NT-THREE-SToRY BRICK,
II No. 206 north Royal street, containing
nine rooms; summer kitchen and bath room
session given May 1st. Apply to
aps lot HARLOW BROS.
4 FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN
"A ESTATE.
THIS FARM situated on the Telegraph
Road one and a-half miles southwest of
Alexandria, Va. and belonging to the estate
of the late David A. Windsor, is now offered
for sale, sixty acres with dwelling and all
outbulldings. There is q peach orchard of
three hundred trees, two years old in full
bearing grapcry and other fruits. There are
six acres of woodland.
The whole tract contains one hundred acres,
the remaining forty acres more or less SUBJ
ject to the option of the purchaser. 1t is
well fenced and all buildings are in good
repair.
Land rery fertile. Parties desiring to pur.
chase will do we'll to inspect the premises. us
no fancy prices will be asked, the same being
sold to settle an estate.
Terms easy.
T. KNOX,
mh2O d&twts Alexandria, Va.
For SALE.
THREE-STORYB BRICK HOUSE, - rooms.
lot 55x1OO feet Choice location on Duke
street. One of the most desirable pieces of
property for sale in the city. Terms to suit.
r. F. KNOX,
mari If PIG King street
For SALE.
A FINE 9-ROOM BRICK DWELLING Oh
Duke street, has lot on each side one of
which is 4 valuable building lot
A GOOD BRICK AND FRAME BROOM
HOUSE on Fairfax street, has a deep lot and
fronts on the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railroad.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AND
WHARF PROPERTY.
R.F. KNOX,
feb7 If 216 King street.
FOR RENT TO GOOD TENANTS ONLY
! nice Groom FRAME HOUSE, s12oo.
2 HOUSES, S.33.
PRESS BRICK HOUSE, 1866.
(klipstcin Terracc). Apply to
ROBERT ELLIOTT,
ian12 516 Duke street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17

A SUITE OF OFFICES No. JOG Fairfay
street, now occupied by the Washington
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Com.
pany. Possession given May 18th next. An
ply to RE. KNOX,
ap15 If PIG King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-17

n
THREE-STORY BRICK HOUSE, - rooms,
lot 55x1OO feet. Choice location on Duke
street. One Of the most desirable pieces of
property for sale in the city. Terms to suit.
r. F. KNOX,
mari If 216 King street.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-24

on another potatoc cylinder, or n
cork pierced with cylindrical holes
like those below, and this time each
hole must have each axis vertical and
not oblique. Then through vcrti-
GAL hole in tho center, pass n string
to suspend tho apparatus. Catch
the string below the cork by passing
match through 1t. Attach the up.
per end of the string to nail in the
ceiling, or to the chandelier which
hangs above your center table. Mean
time put lamp shade over the glass
chimney and force 1t down to tho
largest part; then suspend all around
the shade little horses and riders cut
out of paper.
Place n bowl on tho table, directly
under the lamp chimney, and pour
water into 1t through tho chlmncy's
upper end. This will set the appar
atus In motion at once The water
passes through the holes in tho cork
at the upper end, fills tho tube and
runs out at tho obliquc oriflces in tho
potato. The whole thing then begins
to turn with great rapldlty, and you
have hydraulic racing match before
you. The little horses and riders will
move around merrily.
When you pull apart two panes OF
glass which were stuck together by
syrup or copying ink you will notice
that the viscous liquid Is spread out
over each pane, so as to form very del
icate and artistic aborrescences, like
the impressions of fossil algn. You
Will be surprised at tho number OF
beautiful and graceful designs which
you can obtain by this pressure of two
panes together over any sticky sub
stance. Our picture gives the fac.
smile of design obtained with
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-24
The vatiean Yin.anA.

Between 3, 600 and 1000 litres o,
wine Is made every year from cranes
grown In the gardens of the Vatican.
This wine is used almost exclusively
In administering the sacrameuts at
mass. The Popo also assists at the
harvesting, and this Is one of his
annual occupations to which he looks
forward with great pleasure. Here.
tofore his Holiness has every year.
In October, found amusement An
shooting certain kinds of small birds
which are plentiful In the gardens,
but this year this pastime was dis.
continued, owing, II is said, to the
TACT that last year several French
Journalists, half jokingly, half seri-
ously, said that 1t was beneath tho
dignity Of so Industrious an old man
as the Pope 70 hunt birds, to saw
nothing Of being rough ON the birds.
New York World.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-24
rho oldest Person I'm the world.

''Probably the oldest person living
upon the earth Is member OF the
tribe of Mayo or White Indians in
habitinV tho Sierra Madre Mountains
In Mexico" said Don Carlos Pictrie.
resident OF Durango. ."Thc party
In question Is woman, and IL Is
known positively that she is more
than 135 years old. How much more
is purely prOblematical. She claims
to be $50, hut that transcends be.
lief. What her original name was
DO not know, she having long ago
adopted that of Mary. She is a full
blood Mayo, has blue eyes and light
hair, and should you meet her any.
where but in the heart of the Sierra
Hadras you would suppose her
bwedc. The Mayos very much re.
temble the Swedes, and have ira.
dition that their ancestors came
from a land of snow and ice, far be.
You'd the big water old Mary as
she is called, is bent almost double.
Her skin has shriveled until it looks
like wrInkied parchment, and she has
lost the use of her hands and feet.
During the last year her eyeslght,
hitherto remarkably good, has failed
her and her hearing has become i'm.
paired. She still possesses the full
Use OF her tongue. however, and is q
goluble talker 1t was from her that
| CLEANED much of my knowledge
OF the traditions Of the Mayos, which
propose soon to publish. / have
secured an excellent portrait OF old
Mary, together with copies OF entries
In the BOOKS Of early Catholic mis-.
sionaries showing that she was OF
manageable age when the thirteen
American Colonies seeded from Great
Britain. "-Globe- Democrat.
No MAN will ever lose his soul be.
cause God did not give him light
enough.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-24
SCIENCE AT HOME.

simple Experiments for tho Family Circle.
Carve out Of a raw potato a cylinder
OF the diameter OF the upper portion
OF Il lamp chimney of good size and
about an inch tall. Then with a
quill toothpick pierce In this cylinder
Tour cylindrical holes oblique with re.
!ation to the axis OF the largo oylin.
der. Our picture shows you the place
and the direction of the holes. Then
take the chimney and close the larg.
est end with the potato thus pre-,
pared.
AT the top of the lamp chimney ct
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-24
proper Ventilation of Rnoms.

There are various contrivancs, for
ventlating rooms, all OF which are more
or less expensive, and n largo majority
of them quite worthless. The hest way
to ventilate q room is by means Of open
fires. However. open fires arc not sui
ficitntly warm in winter. and there ire
few houses that axe provided with the
ideal heating arrangement of modified
steam heat with CRATES. Lacking tnie,
and, indeed, under any circumstances,
sleeping room OF sitting room should
be, SO to put it, washed out with pure
air every day. Whatever the tempera-
ture outside, every window should be
opened and the outer air allowed to
pour through it from ten to twenty min
utes each day. AS II rule rooms are
kept too warm. No room should be
kept heated beyond temperature OF
sixty-eight degrees. Tho system of n
person living in super heated atmos-
phere becomes so vitiated that it shivers
at the slightest change and takes cold
on the least proyocation. New York
Telegram.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-24
The Farmer
and the Grocer.

grocer would not pay farmer the price of a ten.
pound turkey for one that weighed but seven pounds
Why should farmer pay grocer the price of the
Royal Baking Powder for baking powder with 81
per cent. less leavcning strength?
The Royal Baking Powder is proven by actual tests
to be 81 cent stronger than any other brand on the
market Better not buy the others, for they mostly
contain alum, lime and suphuric acid but if they are
forced upon you, that you charged corrcspon
dinghy lower price for them
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-24
TODAY.

NY soul upon my lips hath set seal,
And tho 1 needs must greet thee day by
day,
What lies between US I must not reveal
My life is spent in learning to obey.
But obi dear one. when thou aud shall
meet
In that fair world that know, M. sAriss
fear.
Untcttered, shall these longing lips repeat
For evermore, II loved thee. ALWAYS
here"
M. L. Smith. In Harpers Weekly.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-24

Complete Newspaper For Ono Ccus.
TIE Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph ia sold b,
al News Agents and delivered by CarrIor,
overywhere. for One Cent copy or Sir Cents a
week; II contain! daily, the news OF tho
the Associated Press and the United Press No
'Sther paper which sells for One Cent receives
3oth on these reports. Its Sporting. Financial,
equaled. Order it from your News Agent.
II afflicted with sore eyes use DIR. Isano Tbor,n-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1893-03-24

!, Morse Bros, of Canton, Mass, made the
during the year 1892 they have ever made since
ThSS syv eeSan b It's manntacture thirty years ago
nine thousand, two hundred and eighty eross
s%eigning TWO thousand, eight hundred and fif,
syrnHe tons. which would load train OF over
,These figu 'es give some idoa OF the great pop-
%9itarity and increasing sale Of 'The Rising Sun