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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

A LIVING MERMAID.-In the Swiss
colony, near St. Floren, Ala, about
seven miles from Florence, Ala, can be
seen beautiful young girl wheeled
around in perambulator, the lower
portion of which is covered. She has
never been seen outside of this buggy
except by her own parents, although
she has enjoyed perfect health during
the 16 years of her life. She is I'm
usually bright and intelligent, and from
her carriage thoroughly enjoys the So
ciety of young people of her age.
The reason that the girl is doomed to
spend her days in the confines of her
buggy is that she is realistic mermaid.
Before her birth her mother was badly
frightened by shark while crossing
the Atlantic ocean and the lower part
of the child's body is that of fish.
Her father, Anton Zimri, is a highly
successful grape grower, and has be-
come we'll off, as wealth is counted in
thtaI section, but no surgical treatment
has yet been found that can devise a
means for correcting the deformity of
his daughter. She has none of the
characteristics of fish, and has no
more fondness for water than is usually
possessed by girls of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

THE New York Advertiser says: "Ol
one momentous occasion before, the
republican party preserved the integri
ty of the Union when democratic trait
ors sought to undermine the founda
tions of this republic, and again Tues
day the same eternal principles came
to the rescue of that Westward star
to which empire takes its way. Lee
exultation give place to thanksgiving.
And this is in accord with the genera
sentiment of republicans Throughout
the North and West. They profess tt
believe that the "rebels had them by
tie throat" and that they were re
lieved from their grasp last Tuesday
Aud yet Senator Gordon not only calls
them "fellow countrymen," but he calls
the members of the G. A. R. "com
rades." Gushing is by no means recip
rOcal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

No MATTER what the protective tariff
organs in New York and New England
may say in favor of the re-enactment OF
the Mckinley bill, with the exception
of Governor Mckinley himself, there is
no other republican leeader of any
note, from Mr.. Reed, the probable can
didate for the next Presidency, down
to Mr. Butterworth, including Sherman,
Allison and Depew, who supports that
bill now, and who does not favor a
fair trial of the German bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Virginia Military Institute yes
terday celebrated its fifty 18th anniyei-
sary.
The Grand Commandery of Knights
Templar of Virginia will convene in
Richmond next Thursday morning at
10 o'clock.
Mr.. W. Allen Hicks died suddenly
in Fredericksburg yesterday morning
in bed while in a nightmare. He was
about forty years old and leaves a
widow.
Rev. Thomas M. Beckham, of Farm
vile, died at the Retreat for the Sick
in Richmond yesterday. he was q
brother of Capt. John Beckham, South
ern Railway, of this city.
The Provident Insurance Company,
which recently started business in Rich
mond, has pulled up stakes and gone
away-no one knows where. The office
furniture has been attached for rent.
Mrs. Mary Read, an old widow lady,
of Gum Spring, Culpeper county, fell
asleep while sitting in front of fire
Yesterday. Her clothes caught fire and
She was painfully burned. VIM. Crigler,
who happened to be passing at the
time, extinguished the flames and he,
too, was slightly burned.
Henry Walker, colored, aged about
Is years, probably fatally wounded his
little four-year-old nephew, Wallace
Porter, at Culpeper yesterday, by
shooting him through the breast. The
pistol was an old rusty one, which the
elder boy says he found several days
ago and did not know it was loaded.
Walker is now under bond to await the
result of the boys injuries.
The Richmond city democratic COM
mittee met Friday night to wind up
the business of the campaign. Mr..
Doherty brought to the attention of the
committee the fact that negroes were
under the contract system doing work
that was formerly done by white men.
In other words, the Council were Civ
ing work to republicans, the very men
the democrats were fighting.
A circular has been issued by Mr.. r.
J. Walker, who was defeated for Con,
gress in the Seventh district, at the re-
cent election by Hons. S. Turner, stat
ing that under the new ballot system
enough votes were thrown out to have
elected him if they had been properly
counted. He also claims enough If
Irregularities at some precincts to vitiate
the poll. The majority returned
AGAINST him is 1872.
Col. John A. McCaull, for many
years prominent theatrical manager
and proprietor of the McCaull Opera
Company, died Sunday at Greensboro
n. c., at the home of his brother-in-
law, Mr.. Henry G. Martin. Col. Nc
Caull was born in Scotland 80 years
ago, and came to this country when II
years old, his family settling in Vir-
ginia. He served in the Confederate
army aud after the war he was mem
Der of the Virginia House of Delegates
and warm. personal adherent of Gen.
VIM. Malone. He was brother oil
Mr.. P. II. McCaull, who was last week
defeated for Congress in this district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13
COMMUNICATED.

L
PlacardinS for Contagious Diseases.
desire to direct the attention of the
proper authorities to the necessity for
the adoption of some adequate means
to prevent the extension of contagious
diseases.
The prompt notification of cases of
dangerous communicative disease is q
duty generally imposed by law upon
the medical attendant. The object of
notification is to secure the advantages
of prompt investigation of the origin
and causes of diseases liable to become
epidemic, the discovery of the means
by which they are spread and the ap-
plication of measures of prevention. A
few years ago we had an epidemic of
diphtheria to deal with. The schools
have opened and in view of the cases
reported in the city the most strenuous
efforts should be made to prevent a
new outbreak of the disease or its re-
production to the schools.
The placarding of houses where cases
of contagious diseases exist would be OF
undoubted service in accomplishing the
desired object. This method would
protect strangers or visitors who may
60 to the infected house. Washing or
sewing is frequently done in these
houses and the garments thus infected
returned to their owners. Servants
through ignorance visit families where
there are cases of contagious diseases
and carry infection back to the houses
where they are employed. In some of
the small shops business is carried Oh,
and in many other ways the con-
tagion is spread through ignorance
concerning the infected houses.
Our city needs stricter laws for the
government of the public health. The
Board of Health should not be simply
afgure-head, but earnest and well paid
workers for the public good. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

No RIGHT thinking man supposed
that the popular wife of the President
would pay any attention to the women
cranks who appealed to her to use wa
ter instead of wine in christening the
new ship st. Louis yesterday; but, new
ertheless. she merits and receives the
appreciation of all such men for ignor
ing that appeal and using the bottle o.
wine handed her for the purpose fol
which it was intended. Men cranks
are bad enough, but those of the fe'
male sex are unbearable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13
Williamsburg Notes.

The Walton election law worked
smoothly in Williamsburg.
Prominent theologians and literatures
have praised the work of Prof. Hall in
the highest terms.
The football team will play match
games at Hampden-Sidney and Norfolk.
No bones are broken here.
The college Y. M. C. A. is thoroughly
organized, and is doing fine work. The
weekly Bible class is taught by Prof.
Bishop.
The democrats are very blue over the
result of the recent elections. James
City county, however, is considered
safe for the future.
DR.. Hawkins, of James City county,
is moving into Williamsburg. Besides
being college physician he will get a
good practice in the town.
Mrs. Rebecca NJ. Smith and daugh
tiers reached home from Europe on Fri
day, November 8. They have been
sorely missed these six months.
DR.. ]. L. Hall, of the faculty, recent
ly published drama in blank verse,
which is making friends among
thoughtful and intelligent people.
The death ofDr. Henry Shield leaves
vacancy in the corps of physicians at
the Eastern State Hospital. Several OF
the board are in favor of having ie-
male physician.
There is a vigorous movement on foot
for repairing Bruton church, one of the
oldest religious edifices in the United
States. Citizens of all denominations
will wish to help so worthy cause.
The new model of practice school
connected with the college is making
an excellent start. The principal, Miss
Lucy L. Davis, uses the object lesson
system. Students of the normal de-
partment visit the school regularly to
see the latest methods of primary in
struction.
The students of William and Mary
College have got down to hard work.
There is good number and they prom
Use well. There are about fifteen appll-
cants for the teachers degree q. -,
and about six for the A. B. degree. The
college monthly is starting upon a new
era of prosperity.
Maj. Robert Stiles, of Richmond, has
been invited to address the college
chapter of St. Andrews Brotherhood
on St. Andrews day. This order is
destined to do great good among the
students of the college, especially those
who attend the Bruton parish church
(EpiscopaD. No college in the State
throws more moral safeguards around
its students than does William and
Mary. Her young men are induced to
attend Bible classes, devotional meeting,
Y. NJ. G. A. services, chapel services and
choir meetings. Drinking and card
playing are strictly forbidden, and pro-
fame language is severely discounte-
nanced.
Williamsburg, Va, Nov. II, 1894.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13
A New Bond Issue.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13.-The Ledger
to-day says it is authorized to state that
probably, within the next thirty days,
the government will issue fifty million
five per cent. bonds, the premium or
which, it is confidently anticipated, will
make them equal to three per cent.
bond. The government has decided
upon this measure for the reason that
it has determined to maintain a gold
reserve sufficient to keep unimpaired,
not only at home, but abroad, the ma
tional credit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13
Georgia central Reorganization.

NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-The reorgan-
ization plan of the Georgia Central rail-
road is now liable to be announced at
any moment. The syndicate that
takes the new 100000 first mort
gage, was completed yesterday. Mr..
W. G.. Oakman, formerly president
of the Richmond Terminal Co., will be-
come president of the new Georgia
Central Company after the reorganiza-
ton and Mr.. Samuel Spencer, presi-
dent of the Southern Railway Compa-
nv, which retains control of the stock
of the new company, will be director
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13
AHousehoId Treasure.

D. W. Fuller, of Csnajoharie, N. Y, says
that he always keeps DR.. Kings New Dis
covery in the house and his family has al
ways found the very best results follow its
use that he would not be without it, if pro-
durable. G. A. Dykeman, Druggist Catskill,
N. Y, says that DR.. Kings New Discovery is
undoubtedly the best Cough remedy; that he
has used it in his family for eight years, and
it has never failed to do all that is claimed
for it. Why not try remedy so long tried
and tested Trial bottles free at Z. S. Lead
beaten & Sons Drug Store. Regular size SOC
and 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

WHEN the income tax provision OF
the new tariff bill shall be repealed by
the republican Congress, and the mil
ionaires be relieved thereby of the pay
ment of that tax, the poor workman,
whose vote helped to elect that Con-
gress, but who will not be relieved OF
the payment of any of his taxes, may,
possibly, realize how silly he has been,
and feel like kicking himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

A Richmond, KY, special says Gen.
Cassius NJ. Clay is not yet married to
his 15-year- old intended bride, so his
son, Brutus ]. Clay, said this afternoon.
County Judge Chenault has refused to
perform the ceremony, and so have the
neighboring justices of the peace. The
family has determined to prevent the
match if possible, but it is doubtful if
they can. 1t is now said that the girl
is unwilling to wed. One brother ia
vors the match, while the other, her
guardian, is bitterly opposed to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

For pain in the side or chest there
is nothing so good as piece of flannel
dampened with Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and bound on over the seat OF
pain. It affords prompt and perma-
nent relief and if used in time will often
prevent cold from resulting in pneu-
monia. This same treatment is sure
cure for lame back. For sale by L,
Stabler & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13
Williamsburg, Va, Nov. u, 1894.

He JUMPED WITH JoY.-John Mau-
merton, a young man residing on farm
near Fairview village, Pa, was so much
delighted over the republican victories
that when the good news was told him
he sprang into the air, cracked his
heels together twice, alighted on the
ground and sank through the earth,
landing at the bottom of ytwenty-feet-
deep well before his friends, who were
standing about, could recover their
amazement or lend assistance. About
two feet of water in the bottom of the
well saved the enthusiastic youth from
serious injury. he was taken out of
the hole about an hour later by means
of q rope.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

A cold wave has spread over west
Florida, the thermometer going to 29o.
Ice was plentiful yesterday morning.
Many of the older inhabitants do not
remember u freeze so early.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

THE NEW YORK World continues to
cry out that the recent republican
sweep was not a democratic defeat
Why, of course MOTTO the anti-snap'
pers and mugwumps. To them it was
a famous democratic victory. But Their
ratio to true democrats is as one to five
hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

Governor Werts, of New jersey, to-dsy is
sued q warrant of e1tradition upon the re
QUESTION of Governor Pattison for the re
moyal to Philadelphia of Robert Langster
who is accused of assaulting his own 16-year
old daughter, Lillian. Langster was arrested
at Atlantic City and Is now in custody II
Trenton,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13
ALEXANDRIA INFIRMARY.

To the President and Lady Managers OF
the Alexandria Mfrmary::
Ladies-At meeting of the medical
staff of the Alexandria Infirmary held
November 9th, 1894, I was requested
to report to you ladies the action taken
by the staff. The staff suggest the
opening of a dispensary, in connection
with the Infirmary, and request that
any regular practitioner who desires
to take part in this dispensary work
should hand his name to the matron of
the Infrmary within the next ten
days. 1t is the desire that the dis
pensary should be opened by the 18th
of November. 1t was also suggested
that n directory for nurses should be
kept at the Infrmary so that any one
desiring to nurse can hand in her
name, and by this means will be acces.
sible to the physicians at all times. 1t
is the hope of the staff to be able later to
suggest methods by which persons de-
string to nurse can obtain such instruc-
ton at this institution as to more thor
oughly equip them for their life's work.
1t is with great pleasure that the mem
Der of the staff at present in charge of
the hospital reports the large amount
of work done during the past three
months under the skillful management
of my predecessor, Dr. Howard. l
would particularly call attention to the
tabulated report attached; by COMPARE
son YOU will find that there has been
done more WORK, end better, than in
any previous thrt Q II onths. Ureer tie
very able management of Miss Dawson
and her successor, Mrs. Adamson,
everything has worked harmoniously
and satisfactorily, and never before in
the history of the institution was it SO
thoroughly equipped to meet the vari-
Gus demands the sick and INJURED Of
the city may make upon it. Respect
fully, GEO. 7. KLIPSTEIN, M. D.
The following is list of diseases
treated from July LIST to Oct. LIST. 1894,
(thirty-three cases. as follows Cancer,
mammary, operation, discharged, cured;
mashed leg, amputation, discharged,
cured; ulcered LEG, discharged, improved;
fracture of tibia, discharged, cured;
typhoid, died; necrosis of tibia, discharg-
ed cured; remittent fever(two cases. dis
chrged, cured; general tuberculosis, died;
anamia two cases., still in Admits,
discharged, cured granular contoncti-
Wits, discharged, improved T; rheumatic
arthritis, discharged; malarial cachepia
IS cases. one still in, two discharged,
cured ceryical stenosis, discharged,
improved acute nephritis, discharged,
improved; abdominal abcess, operation,
discharged, cured debility (senile),
discharged, improved; general debility,
still in; mashed foot, stillin; diarrhoea,
discharged, cured yaginitis, discharg-
ed, improved alcoholism, two cases.
discharged, improved rheumatism,
discharged, improved strangulated
hernia, discharged, cured (; emphysema,
discharged, improved.
Gov. O'Ferrall has issued proclama-
tinn namino Tburc6av tbo Doth oc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

Will s. sturgis, aged seventy years, TIE
Chicago millionaire, whose suit for millions
against Charles B. Farwell, of Chicago, has
made such stir in legal circles, and was adj
judged insane By commission in lnnscy on
November 5th died last evening at Oswege,
n. Y, of senile Dement'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting horse in fine healthy con-
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. %
cents per package. For sale By
[. sTApLER & Co. Druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was Child, she cried for Castora.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children she gave them castOria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

5hanberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Isl certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
GRADUATED Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles,
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
Is cents per box. For sale by druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

ARLINGTON CATTLE MARKET. Nov. 30
At the Arlington stock yards yesterday some
60 cattle were offered and sold as follows:
Best Best 4a44c, good $isaS7sc, medium "a "a
following prices: Lambs 3l3a4l2c per ID.
Sheep 2a3c per lb. Yearlings 3a3 i2c per ID.
Calves 5a616c per ID. IS cows and calves
brought from $50 to $50 per head. State OF
market brisk for all kinds of stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

CHICAGO. Nov. -Wheat-Dec 3D.
My 597s Corn-Nov SOB; May 50L..
Oats-Eov 28la; Dec 297s May 32ls Pork
Jan SD 30; May SO 67i5 Lard-.Jan
ST 20; May 81 30. Ribs-Jan Sc 27i9 May
Sc 4Oa6 421b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

NEW YORK, Nov. 13-Flour-State and
Western firm and quiet; Southern dull and
firm; common to fair extra 81 10a:5 90;
good to choice do S3 10a3 so. Rye Flour
quiet and steady; superfne 50 55a2 90.
Wheat-No 2 red 4.s9sc lower; dull and
steady Dec 5SasB5S3s Rye nominal West
ern 4Sa57. Corn-No ? dull and steany;
Dec 559sa5511 Oats-No quiet and easier;
Dec $685.; Jan 344i; State 37a40; Western
33a40. Pork quiet and steady mess S13 30
TO s14 80 Lard quiet and weak steam ren-
dered 81 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

Gov. O'Ferrall has issued proclama-
ton naming Thursday, the 29th, as a
day of thanksgiving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEg YORK Nov 13.-11 a. m.-The
festure OF the stock market during the first
hour of business was the heavy selling of
sugar, which fell from 93ass to 91l2. AT II
a. IN. the market was quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

Alexandria Market. November ID.
The Alexandria wholesale markets report
much large volume of business on account Of
more seasonable crisp weather. Flour is very
firm with increasing sales, well distributed as
to grade Wheat is quiet but in good de-
mand for local milling; prizes are about lie
higher; range SO to 55, latter for strictly
choice lancaster Corn is active at 40 tc 53
in car load lois, very little old is being offer
ed. Rye 40 to 53. Dat 80 to 81 There
is constant demand for Country Produce at
fu figures. Provisions, except Sugar, are
easy and lower. Hay is stronger. MlIfecd
is steady. Wheat and Dat Straw are dull.
Rye is wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

GOOD COFFEE, FRESHLY ROASTED,
VI at my store, only pc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

BALTIMORE Nov. 13-Flour frmer. Wheat
quiet and easier; No 2 red spot and Nov
57l4a571a: Dec 57aia59; Jan 30 askedi
Nay 624t6212; steamer No red IA
SAG; milling wheat by sample 5sa5 -.
Core steady mixed spot 54A5AA; yes -
a524. Jan 511sa51 Il steamer mi - 81
askca; southern white corn 4Sa53l2 do
yellow 46a54 Oats 1rmcr; Ne = y tic
Western 35a3512; No , mi ed do 32i2a
322g,. Rye dull, demand slow; No = pa
52l3. Hay steady and iirm good to ch ice
timothy S12 90 to $13 90. Sugar firm;
granulated S145.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

BALTIMORE. Nov. 13-virgina 3s -
bid do Century 5914a59ia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

QUAIL PARCHED OATS and Grddle
W Cake Flour, just received by
&c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

A TMoRE'5 MINCE MEAT just received
"A by &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, NOV. 10, 1894.

ARRIVED.
Schr Charles G Joyce, Canton, coal to Dew
Aitcheson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

DOYAL RED ToMATOEs-9c can
1e 90c dozen, ana 81 ~ - ca-
a. G. WALLACE, 900 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-13

TALL and see our new 121ac TOWELS,
~ Pure Linen Damask, and extra quality
for price at
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-09-30
WHAT Is THE SECRFTe

Miss Abbie Matthews, the Kingman
woman who has been pulled into dis
graceful Populist fracas, in one of her
letters, says with great directness that
Warden Chase seems to WELD some rod
over the head of Governor Lowelliug.
She Is not the first one To say this.
Warden Chase, if he must be dignified
with title, does seem 10 exercise q
power over Lewelling which sets all the
state 10 wondering.
Though Chase has teen attacked fire.
quently by the members of his own
party and the antagonlsm TO him has
been marked, he has always been able
TO defeat all ASSISTANTS, either by the di-
rect help of the governor, or through
hls lnaciion. When charges of hood.
ling We're preferred against Chase and
an investigation began Chase ended the
whole matter by knocking the ATTORNEY
for the opposition down. He was no,
reprimauded for this. 1t is doubtful il
ne was even questioned by the governor.
Truly he appears TO have something in
secret which Lewelling fears. What is
it? Dick Chase is not smooth lociciao.
he Is by no means even a man of aver.
age intellect He does not weld mower
over Lewelling by superior mind or an
adroit presentation of his side of the
case. After all that Chase has done.