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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-05

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Oct. A.
Beeves-none on sale; no exports TO-DAY
Calves-market steady; poor TO prime vea 41
STATS pei. 100 lbs; grassers 81. : iaa- ~
per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs-market.y very 3
dull and lower; poor 20 prime sheep 500 90
4.35 per 100 lbs. Hops-market lower in
ferior to prime hogs So. 5oa5.85 per 100 lbs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-05

RICHMOND MARKET. Oct. 5.-The offer
ings Of grain are light and the market is dull
while prices are again lower. We quote
Flour 81 00a3 S5 for fine to patent family
brands; Wheat 50a53; Corn 5Sa60; Rye 80
al2 Oats 34a4O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-05

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET Oct. 5.-The
market is dull with little doing and prices
have downward tendency. We quote Flour
50 90 a3 So for fine to patent roller; Wheat
4Sa52; Corn 55a5S; Rye 42a45 Oats Boa
80; Eggs 15a16; Butter 15a20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-05

CHICAGO, Oct Wheat-Dec 54ls May
59A. Corn-Oct 81. bid; Dec 495,, May
51t.. Oats-Oct 2S55: Dec 30as bid May
344. Pork-Jan S12 1915. Lar-0ct
81 So (; Jan 81 30. Ribs-0ct Sc 72ie bid;
Jan S6 1915.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-05
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Mercantile business has been fairly active
during the week, out the prices of grain con-
tinue low and farmers in this vicinity com.
plain of the scarcity of money. In monetary
affairs there is nothing of interest to note. In
New York yesterday money on call Was easy
at per cent. Prime mercantile paper 5a5 !.
per cent. In Baltimore money was easy at
to per cent, and for bank accommodations
the ruling rates Were 5a6 per cent. Local
shares were quiet with little doing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-05

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. Oct. H.
Refined Sugars-The quotations are as fol.
lows: Cut loaf 5 slice; Standard powdered
&c; cubes &c; graduated 4a4c; fine granulst-
ed 4@ic; Confectioners' 4 sc; Diamond
A 4 &c; Columbia A 7-16 cents per lb.
There was a reduction of Lice per lb on all
the grades in the list.
CoFFEE.-The market closed steady at the
loss of &c per Id in the week. with the quo
tations as follows: 15i2a153sc per pound FOR
No. z Rio. Mild cotiees were quiet aud
steady.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14

dumpling because that made me think of
home
After we had banqueted we went to the
matinee. None of us had brought opera
& asses. but the Absent Minded Girl said we
could hire them. We didn't have much
money after we had bought our tickets, but
our authority said that they wouldn't cost
more than quarter. We applied at the
place where they rent them.
1.-Two dollars deposit" said the young
woman in chargs
We all gasped. The Absent-NTinded Girl
protested. The young woman asked US,
courteously. if we thought the theater was
run by lays. who would give opera glasses
without security. This touched Rosa Bon
heur Smiths pride. She pulled off her glove
and drew off a diamond ring which she
wears. she says, as slight compensation for
not being engaged.
"Wlll you take this as security?h she asked.
The young woman didn't know, but she COLI
suited several people. rather imagine the
proprietor of the theater the star, The writer
OF the play running and all the ushers were
called in TO decide. wished the earth would
open and swallow me. Rosa Bonheur Smith
stood her ground manfully. The Absent
Minded Girl confided to me in an aside that
she hoped she would forget this episode.
They finally decided to take the ring and let
us take the glasses. So we went in and saw
the play.
That night at dinner, when we were telling
our adventures to our elloW-boarders, the
widow and the acidulous spinster both
gasped.
''You don't mean," said the spinster, that
you were actually on the street election day?'
We meekly said that we did mean it, and
were informed that no woman who knew
anything about New York would do such a
thing.
wonder why. Don't you? Your loving
ETHEL MABEL.-NeW York World.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
ANACOSTIA NEWS.

Miss Mary Messer, daughter Of Mr.. E. @.
Messer, is better.
Policeman Allen is still confined to his
house from result of the kick Of a horse.
Mrs. Lottie R. Smith, who has been i'll some
days, Is improving.
The sewer extension along Pierce street,
between Washington and Jackson streets.
has begun.
Mrs. Gertrude Trapp. an old resident of
Prince George county. and widely known In
Anacostia, died at Silver Hill Nd, Sunday,
and will be buried from her residence az that
place to-day at O'Clock.
About clock Tuesday morning Charlotte
Dixon, who lives on street bill in Hillsdale,
near the Insane Asylum, discovered blaze in
the house OF Stanton Myers, neighbOr.
With considerable difficulty the inmates were
awakened, and with the assistance of Ofheer
W. T. Anderson and some neighbors a small
amount of furniture was saved. The house,
valued at $780, is a total loss. and the entire
will reach $500 or 81 coo. 1t was insured tor
$500.
Mrs. Catherine G. Murphy, wife Of John
H Murphy, the well-known contractor, died
at her residence. corner Jefferson and Pierce
streets. yesterday afternoon, after an illness
of several months. Funeral services will be
conducted at her late residence on Thursday
at | O'Clock, Rev. W. G.. Davenport. OF the
Emanuel Episcopal Church, officiating.
Van Buren, school has organized football
eleven consisting of julius Tolson, Charles
Smell. Howard Tubbs. c. E. Allen, James
Mundell. Charles Farquahar. Joseph HodsOn,
Taylor Branson, Sewell Fort and Charles
finger.
Mrs. J. NJ. Keating Is quite sick.
Electa Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star
admitted a number of ladies to membership
last evening.
Mr.. John Fretzel, of Norwalk, Ohio, has
recently become resident of AnacostiG and
leased the house OF T. E. Reardon. on Lin
coin street.
Mr. james Danforth has entered the en-
ploy of W. 1. Crawford. OF Monroe street.
Dr. J. C. Simpson. of the st. Elizabeth
staff of physicians. has returned from va
cation of several weeks.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
Efh6l Mab8l'S L6f&6r.

My DEAR LORETTA: There are two reasons
why haven't written to you during the past
fortnight The first is that half of my spare
time has been spent in the mad search for
winter coat. and the second is that the rest of
my time has been expended on the problem
of how to pay both my board and my coat BILL
New York is a very expensive place. 1 have
finally decided that chinehilla jacket is
what want Il will cost $50, and If 1 walk TO
the office every day and home every night for
thirty-three weeks shall save up about
enough to pay for it. think I'll let papa
make me present of it instead.
1 had rather pleasant time election day
1t was holiday, you know. In the morning
the Absent-minded Girl. Rosa Bonheur
Smith, and decided to celebrate it fittingly.
r. b. Smith and 1 excluded the Absent
minded Girl from our councils, and helped
her to dress, so that her unhappy faculty of
never knowing what she ought to know
would not get us into difficulty. Even then
she brought disgrace upon us by starting out
with two gloves for the same hand, and for
getting her handkerchief.
First we went to luncheon at a dear little
lunchroom, where the walters didn't try to
make US feel like the dust of the earth. We
ate all the indigestible things we wanted
Welsh rarebit. because Rosa Smith said it was
a dish TO which artists were devoted; merin-
que glace, because the Absent-bIinded Girl
said it was particularly appropriate for her,
because it tasted as though something had
been forgotten in its makeup, and apple
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
AN ODD GEM.
The Pretty Peridot Which Is Becoming
Quite Fashionable.

Quite Fashionable.
A precious stone. which at the present time
is very valuable because it is the stone of the
hour, is the peridot. or ''evening emerald"
1t is lovely stone, with its exquisite shades
of transparent green, the best suggestion of
whose hue is the effect produced by looking
at the light through delicate leaf jewelers.
say that the peridot is a species of olivine, of
the same class as che beryl, aqua-marine. and
topaz; and that it is, in fact, the ancient ''to-
paZion," otherwise known as chrysolite II
is found in Egypt, Ceylon. and Brazil, good
crystals being exceedingly rare. OF its yari-
Gus shades of green-oliye, leaf, pistachio. or
leek. the clear leaf green is the most admired
OF all the precious stones the peridot is the
most difficult to polish. The final touch is
given on a copper wheel moistened with sui
phurlc acid, a process which requires the
greatest care, for, II dipped into the acid the
stone has the popularity OF becoming soluble
Sometimes it is cut into rose form, or like a
carbuncle. but II is better and more valuable
when worked in small steps, as the brilliance
is thus increased.
Owing to the quality of softness the peridot
has been considered of little value, but now
that 1t is the fashion fabulous prices are
charged for the stone. II is we'll for the pos
SCISSOR OF an "evening emerald to remember
that it has the drawback of softness. and is so
susceptible TO friction of any kind, easily
showing scratches and losing luster, that it
should be worn seldom and great care taken
of il.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

The Alexandria city council had a regular
meeting last night They elected DR.. Julian
Miller physician 10 the poor, vice S.W. Quick,
resigned, and elected Messrs. ". II. Marbury,
S. A. Mdnkin, John Sweeney, and W. F.
Carne, school trustees. The council passed
the bill creating the Office of city engineer,
but it was laid on the table by the board OF
aldermen. The resignation Of DR.. A. f. Cox,
tax collector for the southern district. was
accepted and Mr.. P. F. German, collector oi
the northern district, was directed TO take
charge OF the southern district bills and col
lect them on commission of 5 per cent.
The Alexandria county supervisors met a;
the county courthouse yesterday TO institute
proceedings against the Washington and Al
exandria Turnpike Company TO have that
road turned over to the county authorities.
who will keep it in good order. Mr.. A. W.
Armstrong was employed to assist the county
attorney in the case.
Dr. A. T. Cox, who for the last eight years
has been collector Of taxes OF { e Southern
district, has handed in his resignation, which
takes effect at once.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14

pleasure at profit within herself, and she no
longer relies on others to provide these for
her.
An hour Of waiting when a train has been
missed or friend is late should be accepted,
not as a tine of enforced idleness and i'm
patience, bat as an opportunity in which 10
think and 10 plan for future accomplishment.
One little woman conflded to me how she
taught herself the usefulness of solitude.
She was not strong, either in nerve or body,
and hours ofquiet, free from all distraction of
sight or sound were required to keep her even
physically comfortable. She first sought SOL
itude as an animal when it goes off alone to
die, and she lugged all her pains and woes
along with her. In her fatigue every evil
thing she could think of would array itself
against her. like definite foe. until it came
to her that she would put aside everything
painful, and shut it all out. with sweet re-
membrance by trying to realize all the pleas
ant plans and people and things she had ever
known.
The presence in her mind OF past happiness
sweetened her heart and her nature fiowered
like rose garden. her health improved, and
she said smiiingly that size had swept out of
the shadow. into the sunshine, through the
blessing OF solitude
FLORENCE WYNNE ELLIS.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
THE SHOPPERS GUIDE
Eoonsurt to-day's TINES for full detailsI

Parker. Bridget & Co.-Long Paddock
Overcoats. $40.
The Famous-w Whole Stock of Men and
Boys Clothing at less than cost.
NJ. Kaufman-Best assortment of Men and
Boys Clothing. Anniversary tomorrow.
G. warleld simpson-Suits made to order
of fine English cloth for s26.5O.
wilkins & Co.-Guaranteed eggs.
james Y. Davis sons-Electric seal capes,
s25 up.
Mfllard Price & Co.-Fresh eggs received
daily; at Wholesale only.
John F. Enis-All grades Pianos from $40
up, payable So per month.
Warren Shoe House-Men's s5 sample
shoes for $3.50.
House & Hermann Carpets, Furniture,
Stoves. etc, sold for Cash or Credit at lowest
prices.
George spransy-An styles overoOats from
$40 up.
N. Kaufman-A splendid overcoat only
$3.50.
Moses & Beautiful bedroom suite, S2S.
Plymouth Rock Pants Co.-Just the over
coat for this weather, only S10.25.
Eagle Manufacturing Company-Ladies'
Prince Albert suits, S3.9s.
Grogan-Solid oak bedroom suite, s1S;
cash or credit.
Julius Lansburgh-H Handsome parlor lamps,
from 81 TO Sl5.
The Johnston Co.-Best pepper, soc. lb.
Free tickets to Food Exposition.
Robinson. Cherry & Co.-Large variety of
dress and business suits, S15.
r. Harris Co.-solid gold. Elgin or Wal
than movement, watch, $50.
Thos. W. Riley-Pea coal by the ton, s425.
Enrich Beef Co.-An for a nickel, two
loaves best fresh bread.
Misdt Clothing -Tailor-made ovorcoats
for less than cost OF material
TIL. Pickford-Fine Elgin creamery But.
ter, 25c. ID.
Wash. B. Williams-An antique oak folding
bed for s26-two days only.
H. Friedlander & Bro -Children's suits,
all wool, only S2.4O.
Henry Franc & son-Cardigan jackets, only
sLB
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
Particularly for Women.

One of the pleasantest ways of earning
money at home ever devised was that of a
Maine lady who spanked neighbor's bad
children for weekly salary. But she turned
the money over to church.
A unique case has been brought before a
Kansas court woman sent out invitations
to party and was compelled, by her hus-
bands failure In business to cancel the invi-
tations. One of the invited guests had
bought a new dress for the occasion, and will
sue the giver of the party for damages upon
the ground that the money was spent be-
cause of false pretenses, as she would never
have bought the dress if she hadn't been in
vited.
Three thousand girls were taught to swim
during the past year in the London schools,
which have made this pastime branch of in
struction.
1t is said that Maine women are increasing
in height. Six-footers are not unusual among
them.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
THE COLLECTING MANIA.
A Few Well-chosen Remarks on This
Feminine Foible.

Women are born misers. even the most law
ish and generous among them. They hoard
apparently for the mere sake of boarding.
They save empty spools and scraps of lining,
bits of feather small, useless odds and ends Of
velvet and ribbon. Their scrap bags and sew
ing baskets reveal the instinct in its common
est form. The collection craze shows it at a
higher point.
From the time when, as little girls they go
about with strings of buttons to the day when
as old ladies they leave their collections of
bric-a-brac to some art museum, they are
everlastingly collecting. The original ones
collect with certain degree of discrimina-
ton and judgment. The others collect what
ever they hear it is proper to collect, from
souvenir spoons TO handkerchiefs. Senti-
mental young persons collect pebbles, MOSES.
twigs. keep old flowers, worn-out wells, dis
carded gloves and the like, as reminders of
romantic episodes. This is harmless enough,
as it costs very little and does not really bur-
den the mind with memories any longer than
the mind would be burdened any way. But
once the collection craze passes this harmless
stage it becomes pernicious.
The woman who makes a fetch of laces,
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
Cream of Tomato soup.

Stew one pint of tomatoes for twenty min
utes with one slice of onion, one bay leaf, and
one sprig Of parsley. Press through a sieve
and return to the stove. scald one quart of
milk. Rub together one large tablespoonful
of butter and two of flour until smooth. Add
a little of the scalded milk to the butter aud
-four and stir until all the Jumps are gone.
then turn into the remainder of the milk and
stir continually until it thickens. Add one
teaspoonful of sugar TO the tomato. Dissolve
one-half of teaspoonful of soda in a little
warm water, add 10 the tomatoes and take at
once from the stove. Strain the milk into the
tomatoes. season and serve at once. The
success of this soup depends upon the toma-
toes being added to the milk so it will not
curdle. This can rarely be done on the stove.
and the soup cannot be reheated. Add the
milk to the tomatoes in the tureen.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
THE LATEST SLIPPERS.

They Have Succumbed to the Perforated
Craze.
Evening slippers have succumbed to the
perforated craze.
Slippers of black patent leather have the
toe pierced with holes, showing bright color
beneath. Scarlet, cerise and the new greens
are the most effective for the foundation
colors. Black suede slippers with a patent
leather tip and vamp are adorned with a
rosette of black gauze. These slippers are for
informal occasions and the rosette matches in
color the stocking worn.
Black and white slippers are still the vogue.
The latest are of black suede perforated,
showing white kid benea; and adorned with
a rosette of white and silver gauze sprayed
with jet. Suede ties matching in color the
gown worn are the proper thing for evening
wear
The Washington times., 1894-11-14

and collects them, is laying up for herself a
store of wrinkles and unhappiness. She will
worry about the genuineness OF the lace she
buys; she will worry over the following infu-
ence of time, the tearing of careless cleaners,
the possibility of fire and thieves. The woman
whose one idea on all her travels is to get a
souvenir spoon. or a souvenir cup. loses all
the Joy of travelling, increases the difficulty of
packing, and frequently burdens herself with
things valueIess in themselves, and not long
valuable as mementoes
The collecting fad is one to be decrted
vigorously. 1t develops q miserly spirit; it
adds burdens to life, 1t seldom, except in the
case OF those collecting geniuses who are the
exceptions proving the rule, adds anything Of
particular value to ones possessions. The
on good thing to be said for it is that 1t
occupies the feminine mind.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
Delaware and Chesapeake Canal Proiec,

Delaware and Chesapeake Canal Project
delegation of representative Baltimore
business men appeared here yesterday before
the Delaware and Chesapeake canal commits
sion TO make argument in favor of the pro-
ject. There were present, besides the board,
Gen. Felix Agnus, chairman; T. Edward
Hambleton, William 7. Malster, Col. Edward
Paine, George c. Wilkens, Capt. j. Frank
Supplee, Major n. H. Hutton. and Douglas H.
Gordon. Senator German was expected, but
did not appear
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
A NERVE TONIC.
An Hours Solicitude Each Day Helps a
Busy Woman.

An Hours Solicitude Each Day Helps a
Busy Woman.
New YORK, Nov. 13.-To be alone for few
hours Of every day should be a fixed habit in
a woman's life. There is deal of benefit to
be acquired from a short season of solitude,
snatched amid the toll and struggle OF daily
existence. 1t is due ones selfhood, and once
behind closed doors the family, friends, and
servants should be educated 10 respect the
temporary seclusion.
Make yourself physically comfortable.
Stretch yourself upon your conch. let the
tired nerves down from their usual tension.
1t is well to sleep little but do not make an
effort for repose; just let go, and fall to idle
musng, child fashion, if you will. When
perfect rest ensues in the peace and stiffness,
cali yourself to order in the solitude of your
own chamber; through this sacred hour you
may review yourself. your character your
environment, your efforts and results. with
out fear OF criticism other than your own. Do
this healthily and happily, not morbidly.
Review your immediate past and present as
you would reckon your accounts up TO date,
then muster your forces as general would
his army; in this way you will be en-
abled to steady your purposes and think out
the difficult paths that lead to the results you
so much desire to accomplish.
Ii is in this precious time alone that a
woman may get individuality, originality,
strength, decision. directness. stunning quail
ties out of the maelstrom of the world life; for
stir self-consciousness, and the influence Of
Others often defect a woman from her pur-
pose, unless she has acquired steadfastness Of
resolve as principle.
Even in maternal matters, If puzzled over a
bit OF work, put it aside for the hour Of soli-
tude: then it viii probably open up its own
method Of completion to you, having your
undivided attention. The proper use of soli-
tude teaches woman independence, she has
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
Danger in Hot.water Bottles.

Many as are the blessings of the hot-water
bottle, it must not be forgotten that it is also
a source OF some danger. Always see that
the stopper is absolutely tight, and never use
1t without thick cover Many painful
burn has it given. especially to an uncon-
scious patient or TO an old person. In old
age, the circulation being weaker, the vitality
becomes low. thick cover will keep the
water warm longer, as well as insure against
burns. Filling the bag quite full will also
cause the heat to be retained for a longer
time, but will not be as comfortable as when
half full. When not in use the bag should be
emptied.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
Miss Iohnson,s Lectures.

Contrary TO the programme announcements,
Miss Helen Louise Johnson did not begin her
lectures on cooking at the pure food exhibi-
tion yesterday owing to delay in the arrange
ment of the kitchen. This afternoon at 2
sharp NJ ss Johnson will describe. with proper
illust ations the cooking OF eggs To-mor-
rows subject will be "puddings and sauces."
Friday, "the making of tea and conee;'' Mon
day, "a breakfast lesson" On saturday of
this week Miss Johnson will give an illustra-
ton for the public school children. All lee
tures begin at 2 O'Clock p. m.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14

FIELD money on me for doctors, -
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His treatment had an immediate and wonder
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troubles are rapidly diminishing and passing
away. DIR. Walker has worked wonders in
my case. and l cannot speak too highly of
him, | Only hope my experience will be the
means of directing other sufferers to him."
1, Joseph Field. do certify that the fore
going is true in every particular.
JOSEPH FIELD.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th
day Of October, 1894.
WALTER A. Brown.
TSEALI Notary Public.
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