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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-01

W. A. Mcclure, well-known citi-
zen of Mckay, Ohio, is of the opinion
that there is nothing as good for child
rem troubled with colds or Group as
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He
has used il in his family for several
wears with the best results, and always
keeps a bottle of it in the house. After
having la grippe hewas himself troubled
with severe cough. He used other
remedies without benefit and then con-
Guided to try the children's medicine
and to his delightit soon effected per-
manent cure. % and so cent bottles
for sale by L. Stabler s. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-01
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.

SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
Nos. 81 and SO are composed entirely Of
Pullman cars, on which 40 extra fare as charged
over and above regular Pullman charges.
Through Pullman Sleeping Car between New
York and New Orleans and Hot Springs, n. c.;
also Pullman Sleeper between New York
and Memphis via Atlanta and Birmingham.
Gining Car between Greensboro, n. C., and
Montgomery.
On trains Nos. 35 and 36 Pullman Buffet
Sleepors between New York and Atlanta,
uniting st Charlotte with Pullman Sleeper for
Augusta.
Nos, 80 and 1 Pullman Sleeping Cars be-
tween New York, Augusta, Savannah, Jack
sonville Tampa aud St. Augustine.
WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION.
Leave Alexandria from depot at 10 g. ni.,
and 4 80 p. N. daily, arrive at Round Hill
il 40 g. N. and 10 p. M.
Leave W. & o. Junction daily 6 40 p m.
for Hcrndon, arriving at Herndon 43 p. m.
Returning, trains leave Round Hill 80 a.
m. and u 80 p. IN. daily, arriving at Alexan
ira at S 70 a. II. and 80 p. IN.
The 10 =. IN. train from Alexandria con-
meets at Round Hin with stage for Blue Ridge,
Berryville and Winchester, and at Leesburg
with stages for Aide and Middleburg.
from Alexandria connect at Vienna with
stages for Fairfax Courthouse.
Through tickets on sale st the principal
STATIONS to all points. For rates or informa-
lion apply TO any agent of the company or 10
W. A. TURK, q. Z. A, Washington, D. G.
S. II. HARDWICK, A.G.P.A., Atlanta, Ga.
j. S. B. THOMPSON, Supt, Danville.
W. FL. GREEN, Gen. Mgr, Washington.
j. NJ. CULP, Traffic Mgr. Washington.
WTASHIEGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
w MOUNT VERNON ELECTRIC BALL
WAY.
soUTHBoUND.
Leave Washington Southern Depot at 9 90
ana 10 10 a. m aud II 10, . 10, 3 10, a 90,
10, s 25 and 10 25 p m
Leave Ferry at 6 30, 8 05 and S As a. H.,
and 5 05 p. m.
Leave King and Royal streets at 6 80,
OF, 9 0S and 10 ID 4. m., and 1915,
y 10, 3 10, 5 10, I II, 8 SO and 10 33 p NJ
Leave New Alexandria at 40, IL.
IS and 10 % a. m, and II %, = 23,
3.25, 10, Z %, 8 43 and 10 43 p. IN.
Arrive at Mount Vernon 05 and 10 Sc
a. M, and II so, 80 and 45 p. m.
NoRTHBoUND.
Leave Mount Vernon at Z 10 and 10 SO a.
~, and 80 4 10 and 5 AZ p. N.
Arrive at New Alexandria at 6 46. SO,
S IS, 8 10 and II IA a. M. and 40, 9 25,
4 %, 6 10 Z so, s 40 and 10 45 p. m.
Arrive Mt King and Royal at 6 90, so,
S %, 9 81 aud II % a. w., and 90, 3 30,
4 40, 81, 43, S So and 10 55 p. m.
Arrive at Ferry at z 80, s % and 8 % a.
m. ard 6 % and do p. IN.
Arrive at Washington Southern Depot at
Z 90 and II 30 M, and 2 0S, 3 40, 80,
S 90, 8 CO and II 05 p. m.
D. w. HOLDEN, Superintendent.
GEO. R. PHILLIPS. Genl. Passgr. Agt.
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SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

Knights Tempiar, Old Dominion Command
DIV meets every third Friday Of each month
1t Masonic Temple.
Royal Arch Chapter: Mount Vernon Royal
Arch Chapter meets every first Friday of each
month at Masonic Temple.
Alexandria Washington Lodge of Ma-
IONS meets on the second and fourth Thurs-
laws of each month.
Andrew jackson Lodge of Masons meets on
the first and third Thursdays of each month.
Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows, No. SO,
meets in their hall. on north Columbus street
very Friday night.
Saiepta Lodge 1. O. o. F., No. 46, meets in
heir hall, on King street, every Tues"1y
light.
Blarley Encampment, No. 6, meets every
econd and fourth Monday at Odd Fellows
Hall, north Columbus street.
Mechanics Lodge Knights of Pythias, No.
;, meets every Thursday night In Pythian
TALL north Pitt street.
Oriental Lodge knights of Pythias meets
,yery Friday night on north Pitt street.
Alexandria Lodge K. of p, No. 10, meets
Wednesday nights at Sarepta Hall, King
erect.
Potomac Tent Rechabites meets in Ssrepta
d.y every Friday night.
Golden Light Lodge of Good Templars
meets in their nall, on south Fairfax street,
5vefy Tuesday evening.
Talislnan Lodge Good Templars meets every
Monday night in Pythian Hall, north Pit4
street.
Junior Order Rechsbites meets every Mon
lay night at Good Templar's hall, south Fair
Eefuge Council Sons of Jonadab, No. 10,
meets every Monday night at Sarepta Hall.
Juvenile Templars meets every Saturday
afternoon at Good Tcmplars' Hall south Fair
tx street.
Champion Castle, No. 5, Knights of Golden
Eagle meets every Wednesday night at Good
Tomplsl's hall, south Fairfax street.
alexandria Council Royal Arcanum meets
in Potomac Hall room, north Columbus street,
second and fourth Tuesday.
Belle Haven Lodge knights of Honor meets
every first and, third Tuesday in Potomac
Lodge room, north Columbus street.
Robert Andrews Division Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers meets first and third
Sunday in Potomac Lodge room.
Osceola Tribe of Red Men, No. I, meets
every Thursday night in Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria Catholic Beneficial Society meets
every Sunday night in st. Mary's Hall, corner
Royal and Wolfe streets.
Young MeL's Sodality Lyceum meets every
Sunday night in their hall on Duke street.
Lafayette Lodge, NO. II, Independent Or-
der Mechanics meets Wednesday night at
Pythian Hall, north Pitt street.
Alexsndria Council No. 33, Jr. o. o. A. NJ.
moets Thursdays at Odd Fellows Hall, on
nerth Columbus street.
Rathbone Division, Uniform Rank Z. of p,
meets every other Wednesday at Pythian
Castle Pitt street.
Alexandria Light Infantry meet every Mon.
day night at their Armory, south Royal street.
Confederate Veterans meet first Monday
night in each month at Columbia Engine
sons of Confederate Veterans meet first
Wednesday in each month.
of A. meet every Tuesday night at Pythian
Hall, north Pitt street.
1. o. B. B. meets first Monday in each
Beth-El Congregation meets first Sunday Of
every quarter.
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Rnck,en,s Arnica SaIyc.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Cbapped Hands, Chilblains
COINS. and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran.
teed to give perfect satisfaction or money re.
funded. Price 20 cents per box. For sale by
Z. S. I.eadbester and Sons.
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STEAMERS.
FERRY SCHEDULE
WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM
w PANY (LIAITED.i

On and after November 9TH. 1894, and un.
til further notice the following ferry schei'
ule will be in force.
Leave Alexandria, foot of King street. 81
500, 7 80, 8 80, 9 30, 10 30 and II 80
a. NJ, 10 80, 80, 2 30, 3 80, 30, $50
and 30 D. m.
Leave Washington, foot of 18th street
at 6 30 30, 30, 80, 10 30 and II -
a. M, - 80, 80, . 80, 3 80, 4 80, 80
and 80 p. m.
NIB. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
9 30 3. m.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS-STEA1-
Err WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mo5'
days at 7 90 q. M, and Alexandra at eW
a. m, for landings as far as N0minl and %
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hounm
st. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
c. w. RIDLEY, General MansgaI
JOHN B. PADGETT, Agent
nAILYLINE TO NORFOLK AND Foa
REsS MONROE.
lht NUllUlh dHu HdoHlnSlVn D"oI
boat Company
viii run DAILY LINE, commonciusa
Monday, March 80, with their new and pow
erful iron steamers
WASHINGTON AND NORFOLK,
Leaving the wharf at the foot Of Prince strsi
att aop.m.
Returning will leave Norfolk at COPE
Single fare $3. Round trip So.
P.B. HOoE, Agent
No. Prince street.
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TEpEpHoNE EXCHANGE.
We wish to call your attention to the

Hello nAll0
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FINANCIAL
FINANCIAL.
MONEY LOANED.
Local Representatives Wanted.

Our system affords an opportunity to Dor
row on either personal OF real estate security.
The plan is superior to Building and Loan
ASSOCIATIONS. The amount borrowed may be
returned in monthly payments without bonus,
with interest at 5 per cent. per annum; it al
fords absolute security to investors, with
reasonable guarantee of an annual dividend
Of from S to o per cent
We desire to secure the services of energetic,
representative men in every community to
act as Local Secretaries. The position will be
sufficiently remunerative to amply compen-
safe for services. If you possess the above
qualifications, write for particulars Full in
formation regarding our system of making
loans as well as investments and agencies will
be furnished by addressingS S. ROBERTSON
President, 1922 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
nov21 c03m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-01

WARRENTON-Train Nos. 9, Is, 35,
connect daily for Warrenton. Nos. 10, SO
and 16 daily. from WarreDton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION-Leave Rocky
SIount daily except Sunday 3 45 q. H., ar
rive franklin Junction 6 40 a. N.
Leave Franklin Junction daily except Sun
day 800 p. m; arrive Rocky Mount 6:50
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,.onr,,,o.n No IS. no 10, NJ. Sc, No. 81,
NoNiiipo y Daily. lsiiy. Daily. Daily.

Additional local trains, Is and Is leave
Washington daily 40 p. M, arrive Char
lottesyile s % p. m. Returning leave Char
lottesvile so a. NJ, arrive Washington
10 IS 4. N.
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RAILROADS.
Southern Railway Co.
VIRGINIA MIDLAND DIVISION

Condensed Schedule. in effect Nov IS, 1894
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-01

a. No. o No. s5 No 50.
soCIHBoUD paily. Daily Daily Daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-01
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND ITS ADVANTAGES

Instant communication by any subscriber
with any other is furnished any moment daJ
or night. ro;ce
ana i usiness is transacted with the utmost
Communication is also had with Washing,
ton. baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and
many other points, thus annihiiating distance
and ume.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-01

EINE IMPORTED BAY BUM, in min
A and in haif-pint bottles, or in any quaint.
ty SIS wanted. For GALE by
E. s. LEADREATER q aONa
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-22

Cincinnati, O., Sept gi.--The cincin-
hati labor organizations have perfected
a novel plan to assist the poor. The
incorporation papers say the object is
10 furnish employment when practical
ana exchange commodities with the pro-
dueers OF labor The scheme is TO issue
certificates of 81 each to be printed and
distributed to business houses, etc, in
quantities not exceeding s25 to any one
concern. On this plan shoe factories
VINO We're about TO close have continued
All the unions have decided to Join the
eAehange, Each business house taking
me certificate is required to give a note
amply secured.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-22

DR.. Blake, dentist. graduate Phlla-
delphia Dental college; office. Third and
Main streets.
Rev. W. S. May will pr ,aci Mt Fossil
Creek September %, at II a. M. and
at Riverside September % at y. m.
There are fifteen applicants for posi-
tons in the county schools who were
attending the examinations yeaterday
and today at the court house, conduct
ed by Prof. D. McRae.
No change cars via Texas Panhandle
route 10 Colorado. Best service, short
est line, and quickest time by six
hours. Free reclining chair cars.
City ticket office. 4Ol Main street.
George L. Cause. funeral director and
embalmer. Fun assortment OF under
takers goods. Takes full charge of
funerals and furnishes all necessary re-
qulrements. No. 3li West Weather.
ford street, Fort Worth. Tex. Tele-
phone l57,
City Judge II. II. Smith returned
last night from short trip to Baylor
county, where he made rousing
speech to a large audience. He says
all the voters there are for Congress-
man CocRrell and that Dean has very
few supporters.
Democracy and Populism will lock
horns after the old fashioned manner
at Arlington today and those who wish
to hear good speeches, get plenty to
eat and see the prettlest little town
in the whole country would do well to
be on hand when the fun begins.
A crossed wire last evening at G
o'clock called out the fire department
to box 49, OF course. they had their
run for nothing. All kinds OF rumors
were put in circulation. one that Dali
las was having "A sweeping conflagra-
ton and had telegraps-d Chief Celia
for assistance was given some Gre
denoe. Like most such stories. they
We're all poetry.
City Auditor PRESLEY has done him
self proud in the selection of an ele-
giant carpet that now adorns the floor
OF his office. which is now regular
parlor for anybody's pampered pet.
Following right on the heels OF this
purchana there was made pen carl
cature Of the efficient auditor by a
friend, with the face Of a dog and the
body of cat. Everything goes with
Mr.. PRESLEY and the etching win now
assist the carpet in making his sane
tum presentaLle.
Last night the Elite social club of
the East Side gave n grand party at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Murphy. 1909 May street, in honor
OF the return OF their vice-president,
Charley Murphy, who has been visiting
for some time past In Mississippi. Quite
large number OF the members OF
the club and their viends met at the
residence Of the president, Clarence
Baker, on East First street, and went
from there to the South Side In a large
hoat. At the residence Of Mr.. Murphy
they were met by quite a number of
South Side young people The evening
was very pleasantly spent in various
games and amusements Elegant re-
freshments We're served at the usual
hour The members of the club ala
themselves proud In making the partv
a grand success. At late hour the
guests departed. wishing Mr.. Murphy
many happy returns OF the evening.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-22
rAnKnrnsr Arrnn nYnNns.
The Cru.slinR Divine Angry ut
Byrne's Renarks.

New York. Sept. 21.-Rev. Parkhurst
paid his compliments TO Superintendent
OF Police 1Jyrnes at mass meeting at
the Eighteenth street Methodist church.
He said; ~ sec that Mulberry street
has made a statement that the social
evil is irradlcablc and must always ex-
list what has MIR. Byrnes got to do
with that. 1t makes me angry TO the
last drop OF my blood to hear them
philosophlze on these questions. When
we want philosophy In Mulberry street
we win hire n philosopher. The police
are paid to enforce the law as IL IS
mnde, not to philosophize. Now. Just
a word about Mr. Byrnes. There has
not been much said about him. but l
think II ~ time to be n. and / notice
ripaning conviction In the minds OF
citizens that the time has come TO say
something about him. In his letter OF
September Mr.. Byrnes puts the re-
sponsibllity OF the disabilities he dis
covers In the police department upon
the shoulders OF every one except those
Of the superintendent In other words
he puts fault for evils In the execution
everywhere but upon the head OF the
department The fact IL and should be
emphasized that Mr.. Byrnes is the re-
sIpnblDlc hehu or tnt department NnlcH
has been proven rotten.
1.-TWO years ago Mr.. Byrnes told the
reporters that my sp-called crusade was
started for motives Of revenge because
certain policemen would not give evil
dence which ] and some OF my con-
greRatlon wanted him TO give In a di-
Vorce suit. lie has found out differ
entity. In his letter OF September Mr.
Byrnes admits all we claimed two years
ago"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-22

sherman, Sept. 9i.--At whitewrIght
laat night Tom sartln and lobe Mitch
eli, two well known citizens Of that
community, became involved IN a polIt-
ical wrangle. which resulted In a fight,
The discussion was upon the merits Of
Culberson, and the men took sides for
aud against MIN, From particulars
obtained at this time IL appears that
Snrtln threw pair OF songs at Mitch
ELL but missed him, the latter then
threw two pound weight at Sartin.
which struck him ON the head, badly
crushing the skull Physicians say it
Is almost impossible for Sartin 10 re-
cover Mitchell gave bond.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-22


New York. Sept, AR. a. Dun a
Goa weekly review OF tr,a, ,,,,u as,
tnntnrrn,,,, plat. ,,.,., 80
.'"'S ""'Nll"i Tor ehcour-
"sehen'' ana also for encouragement
can be found by those who seek TINT
und nothing else R,u h,.,no.. -,
.,,,.. ""o''''9S Heh
80 :" "'e uhe situation exactly
as II Is fnd accounts 30 far conflicting
that II Ia difficult 10 strike n hai,rc,
In the nxnrornt, i,,,tr.s., -. -,
-, was 'chth
eN' yuan i"at year nut sun falis
ABOUT 20 per cent. below fun volume
for the aenson.
The lrnn huatnas. -.
., a,,,,,, ,..', 49, i'S increase
VI ou'pp' i"bt month shows a disnp-
pointing weakness at an Eastern and
Western markets with cona,,mr,ion
u,t ia.,,. ,t,...t. ''N''
~ '"Vuh" 70 heep lnlrly en-
ployed thc mills In operation Bes-
Hemer pig IN lower, at ill.bO nj pitts.
burg, and the business In moat man
ufaetured products there md Al phIl-
adelphin IN GENERALLY done AZ some
concessions. though In structural work
and In sheets the demand In excellent
Wire rods and nails and barbea wire
are weaker aud steel hlllets ANA bnrs
area ahade lower. In The nlnor metal
speculation has advanced hoth lin nn,
copper a little, but without eyIdenc,
Increasing consumption. In boots and
shoes the demands continue large
with many orders for quick delivery
ai,d other Indications that replenIsh.
men. ~ stocks Is not yet completed
b textile fabrics there haa been a
distinct decrease In trade na lnitai
stoots for the next season have heen
orcerNA and dealers arc noxv ,ynifi,se
at FAN River and New nedford has
not ceased and about a dozen add
tlonal cotton mills have gone into OPP
Grafton elsewhere. several with reduced
wages, but the orders Cor the p.esent
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-22

B5nham, Tex. sept gl,-rhe happiest
man in Bonham is Joe n. Perry, 1t
viii be remembered that Perry and
w, T., Caruth were charged with the
crime OF outraging tho person of an
insane girl, Ella Ledford. Curuth had
his trial In August 1888. and was given
seven years In the penitentiary, but
PCrry's ease dld not come up until
Monday last, The trial was long and
wearisome, hut his attorneys, Lusk 81
Thurmoud and James IL. Lyday left
ON stone unturned. and made the great
est effort OF their lives. and bright
smile played over their faces as well
as over Perry's when the jury said
mot guilty" Perry Is a free man.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-22
GRANnuRY nupGrr.
Al Interesting Cnse--soiId Improve
mcntn Under MnN.

Granbtry. Tex, Sept. 2i-Dlstrlct
co,r, conya,oa ,a,, 49, 30, ''S''''.
,...'. ,n'. Mohuay' me grand
Jury begun thoir lhbors Tuesday, and
tho court took up clvll business for this
week. The first cnac rrrI,ist, a, a., 80.
"a ~ Nto.,.,. .,,, ' '''
'''a' 'u'' TOT manages mas
just gone to the jury. The Reere land
suit is now on trial. and the dnmapc
suit OF A Inny 90 II Al f,u,,,,,
r,',inra.,t.. .,.n, N'''''''' LOT
malpractice VIII be called this evening
This case promises quite legal and
professional light, as All tho lavvsrs
ma ,,,,,.,,i,,' T..
r''' ''e'"',' " own "hu some Out
OF town. are Interested or witnesses In
the case.
The irnn for IA, r.,,. t,r,t,,, .,..
"a ~. ~. N,'ess S'V''
~ i,'t a.. nes NtrlNsu ana " being
,,i,,.." ~ poslilph hs i9st us men and
S,t ii'is oan WprN' ~ " thousht that the
"a, u ~ WI no re.uy 70 turn over To
T,'i py llt lAI 10y october
,.,,,.,s " N9nsiuclNp,e Improvement
hHS pu W owl "ilu vicinity NlN'
na,iu unu NlS9i,ulli nave ltted up the
nv, V'i ,,, sau'S VI ,iie ithnhaiord building
~ W. 'lool y. WhiSh .hey nave oo-
Sup,vu Vt Hplne ,iHlS' anu nave placed
am VN ,e,,, htooh OF nuts boots shoes
"nu o'o.Hlns m s,.iBe'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-22
rmAr GRAND nxcunsIoN
To Wichita Fails WIN Take Pine.
sunday, rs Adyerttsaa

SUNDAY as Advert'sed.,
- 's" DAYS ago some OF the Wichita
ra'is people got together and adopted
resolutions eondemninp srrad,,
sions and asking the Cbsn,h:s,e Ieur-
company OF this city TO come and lose
day than Sunday. upop NJ aho,her
had planned 10 % upUn which they
been axtensiveIv od,..,t u which had
er threw a damnar , ersisea. rms rath-
excursion. but he, J S me proposed
cred from thls onS nave iully recov-
morrow's exeurs spS mean az r. TO make to-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-22

Texarkann, Ark, Sept 2l.-Charles #,
Davis. former assistant agent Of the
Pacific express company at this place,
was acquitted In the circuit court here
today on the charge Of misappropriat-
ing n package OF $500 while In the COM
pnny's employ IN March last. The case
has been on trial Tor two days and has
been vigorously prosecuted. the express
company retaining the ahlest firm of
lawyers here TO assist the states regu-
lar counsel A romantic feature OF the
case was the presence OF defendants
nillnnced wife a beautiful young wo-
man OF jefferson. Tex, who sat by his
side IN the court room throughout the
trial, cheering ana encouraging him In
every way she could.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-22
wnsr roINr cAnrrsnIr.
A Chance For Al Young Men in thc
t3th Congregational District.

thnucc Tor All Young Men in the
i3th CONGREGATIONAL District.
All young men In the Thirteenth dis
trict who wish TO enter the competitive
examination Tor tho West Point cadet
ship win please report at Cisco. Tex.
for examination October II. 1894.
The age for the admission OF the ca
diets to the academy is between II and
20 years.
Cadets must be unmarried. at least
Ave feet in height, free from any infee-
tious or immoral disorder. and general
ly, free from any defornity. disease
or innrmiiy which may render them
UNIT for military service.
They must be.wtll versed IN reading
in writing, including orthography. in
arithmetic, and have knowledge OF
the elements OF English grammar. OF
descriptive geography partlcularly OF
our own country. and Of the history OF
the United States.
An examining board win be selected
consisting of phyalcian, a LAWYER
ana q teacher or professor OF the hirh.
est grade all In good professional
standing ana personal repute. and i
shan make every effort 10 have a fair
and impartial examination and win an
point the candidate the examininx
board may name as being best uuali.
fled TO enter the academy. and the
candidate receiving the next hixhest
mark on examination will be named
ms alternate. and both viii be expected
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-22
MEN NEED DREAp.
Says Secretary Fitzgerald, aud So the
Labor Convention win he Held,

80 f''A''N'f hhN so inc
Labor Convention win he Held.
Dallas, Tex. Sept. 2i.--The great la
hor gathering that is 70 be held at Fort
Worth on the 2tth Inst seems to be at
tracing considerable attention in Dali
las laboring circles. 1t is expected that
there will be a general ces ,ation OF
business In labor employing establish
ments here and nearly every man with
his family will go TO the Fort.
Mr., James Fitzgerald. secretary OF
the Texas Federation OF Labor, In con.
versation with u Gazette reporter. spoke
as follows.
Touching the labor conference to be
held at Fort Worth on September "a /
world like 10 say that the conference
Is the result OF the action OF the Demo
cratic party at Dallas in adopting
planks and 10 OF the platform. Lat
terly conditions have been growing
from bad to worse In spite OF the sta
tisticians, and the laborlng men believe
that the time has arrived when other
than repoessive measures should be re-
sorted to to still the gathering storm
which Is brewing. Men are In need OF
bread; the country is infested with idle
tramps, and this In the greatest gov
eminent under the sun, and at a time.