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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-01
MEETINGS.
NOTICE.-General meeting OF tic stock
~ holders OF THE WASHINGTON REAL
ESTATE COMPANY

NOTICE.-General meeting OF tic stock
~ holders OF THE WASHINGTON REAL
ESTATE COMPANY.
We, the undersigned stockholders of the
Washington Real Estate Company. holding
together more than onc-tenth 1-fO) of the
capital stock of said company. do hereby call
general meeting OF the stockholders of said
company to be held at No. 10 south Fairfax
street, Alexandria. Va, SATURDAY. August
25th. iS9l at ! o'clock a. III. for the pur-
poses following to-wit:
First. To amend section one { L OF article
five , of the Constitution of said company,
so as to make said section one read as
follows:
The annual meetings shall be held in the
city of Alexandria, State of Virginia. on the
third 3rdl Monday in October of each and
every year, the irst of said annual meetings
TO he held on the third ,3rd Monday OF Octo-
her S94. and ut the annual meetings, in
Guiding first said annual meeting the officers
aud directors mentioned in section one a.
of article six Is of this Constitution shall be
c!e"tel and TO constitute quorum for the
ta..-;,c ION OF any business there must be
~ eri those who can give majority of all
.1e IS which could be given by all the
-;i.i;bollcrs
Secondly. to amend section three 81 of ar
li'lt NC '' VI tilt VI S't!'4
pany, So is to make said section three 81
read rs follows:
The attorney shall be member of the
bar OF the supreme Court of the District of
Columbia, aud shall reside in Washington,
d. c. He shall perform such duties as the
board of directors may from time to time re-
quire, and he shall not be eligible as any Off
Ger mentioned in section one 4 of article six
(6 Of this constitution.
We also give notice that at said general
meeting herein before called we intend offer
ing a resolution removing the then five di-
rectors members of the board of directors Of
said company and to proceed forthwith to fill
the vacancies caused by such removal.
JOHN D. MONELL.
J. AUGUSTUS TAYLOR.
AUG CRANE JR
HENRY L. BALLENTINE,
JOHN II. WALTER
Washington, d. C. July 18th, 1S94.
iy25 d I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-01

A SPECIAL. MEETING of the Stockhold-
~ ers of the BROTT ELECTRIC ELE-
WAITED BICYCLE RAILWAY COMPANY
will lie held at the ofce Of James K. Cation.
south Fairfax street. Alexandria. Va. on the
FIFTEENTH DAY OF AUGUST. 1891
at , o'clock T. M, to take action on PROPOSE
ton to increase the capital stock of the COM
pany Also to increase the treasury stock and
to change the namc Of the company By
order of the Board of Directors
p p. LITTLE,
.iy12 BOT Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-01
Rudy's Pile Suppository

is guaranteed to cure PILES and CONSTlPA.
TION, or money refunded. 50ccnts per box
Send stamp for circular and Free Sample tc
MARTIN RUDY, Lancaster, Pa. orsale by
all frst-class druggists.
E. S. LEADBEATER & SONS,
Wholesale Agents,
my16 Tyr Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-01
By r. +. Knox. Auctioneer.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST,
ID bearing Gate on the 22d day of Decem-
Der. 500, from George G.. Vidctto and wife,
and recorded in the land records of Alexan-
dria city, Va. in liber No 2S. page 349, and
at the request of the creditor secured, the un-
dersigncd, trustee therein, will sell at public
auction, in front of the Market House on Roy
al street, at 12 o'clock M, on
G SlTTrDDIv
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L. " tlOih lll.' oil
SATURDAY,
thc 9Th dav of Aupllst 1854.

tIIC ItII U'tN VI UNUoti I'I'7|i'
the following described real estate in the city
of Alexandria, Va; to wit:
Beginning on the east side of West street
fifty feet seven inches south Of Queen street,
and running thence south on West street
twelve feet; thence east parallel with Queen
street one hundred and thirteen feet five
inches to ten feet alley; thence north on
said alley twelve feet. and thence west in p
direct line one hundred and thirteen feet five
inches to the point of beginning. with the use
of said alley, together with the DWELLING
HOUSE and Improvements thereon.
Terms of Sale Cash $543. 40 the residue
in one, two and three years. Title to be re-
tained until all the purchase money is paid.
Conveyancing az the cost of the purchaser A
deposit of ;:25 will be required of the pur-
chaser. j. X. NJ. NORTON,
ivoI Id Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-01

A GENERAL MEETING of the stock
N holders of the COLUMBIA CHEMICAL
COMPANY will be held at twelve oclocl,
noon at the office of James r. Cation. attorney
at law. II south Fairfax street Alexandria
Virginia on MONDAY. the goth day of Au-
gust. sol. for the transaction of such busi-
ness as may be brought before the meeting.
NJ LAMA,
iy2G III Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-01
EDUCATIONAL.
POTOMAC ACADEMY
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA

. A Boarding and Day School for BOYS. The
Twenty-sixth Annual Session will begin
SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1894. Pupils prepared
for College, University or Business. Direct
representatives of this school in The Universi
ty OF Virginia have taken thirteen degrees
and torty-three diplomas in that institution.
For Catalogues address
JOHN S. BLACKBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-01

20 CASES ROYAL RED TOMATOES
CO 1898 packing, received today by
J. C. MILBURN.
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OF CITY sUpT OF Schools

nFFICE OF CITY SUPT OF SCHOOLS.
" ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 26, 1894.
In obedience to the instructions of the
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, the an
nual examination for Teachers will be held
in Room No. /, Washington School Building.
south Washington street. as follows:
For White Teachers, July 31st and August
1st
For Colored Teachers, August 9TH and Sth.
Inc examination will begin on each day at
8 o'clock a. m
All persons proposing TO stand this exami-
nation will present themselves promptly on
the days and at the hour named supplied
with pens, ink and paper of uniform size
legal cap preferred.
K. kENIPER,
City Superintendent of Schools.
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DOToMAC FLOUR for sale at So per bar
i rel 75c per sack at
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Des Moines street, Brightwood Park, d. c.
Jy14 IS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19
Dividend Am
D.. .A-N ~
A. BENTLEY woRTHINGToN.
Another Chapter in the History Of
Notorious BigaInist and SyyindIer.

MS. Observation-Disclosures, the notd
Christian scientist, is in financial straits
Christchurch, New Zealand. and I'D
written to friends in this country for az
sistance. She has quarreled with her hui
band, A. Bentley Worthington, and th4
have separated. Mrs. Plunkett-W orthn!
ton caused a sensation in New York
1889, by contracting an agreement mad
rage with Worthington and living wid
him as his wife, while her aged husband
Mr.. Plunkett, continued to reside undo
the same roof. The story of this strand
alliance being published brought to ligli
the fact that Worthington was a genera
swindler and bigamist, having married ND
merous women in Georgia, West Virginia
ONO, Tennessee, North Dakota and oth(
states. As one incident after another
his infamous career cropped out he BEGAN
alarmed, and the whole Family sudden
disappeared. In New Zealand the coup
oullt temple in which they expounds
thelr strange theories. They drew to the
talth many of the people of that countra
VINO supported them handsomely. A spE
occurred when Worthington attempted 4
make an amendment to the doctrine. an
he finally repudiated his wife. 1t will 8
remembered that at the time of Worthin
ton exposure in New York city he had
sister living in Brattleboro who was prom
lnent in social circles here. 1t was unde
STOOD at the time that detectives were sci
TO Brattleboro to watch her home, as il vi
Thought that Worthington might be E
hiding here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19
BRATTLEBORO.

There will probably be no military ball
this season.
- An agent for a concern which proposes
TO issue village directory has been can
wasting for advertisements this week.
There was a pleasant social dance at
Red Mems hall Wednesday evening, the
Wheel Club orchestra furnishing music.
The Brooks House ice house has been
filed this week with ice of exceptionally
good quality from the Frost & White
ponds.
Tax Collector Gordon expects to have
the taxes in hand ready for settlement
with the town Feb. l. The total amount
of all taxes remaining uncollected is Sl2.-
900 to 49, 900.
Frank II. Burt Of Newton, Mass. son of
Henry M. Burt, has been appontedioficial
stenographer of Suffolk county. Mass. at
a salary of $500. Mr.. Burt has been Off
cial stenographer for Norfolk and Ply
mouth counties for several years.
The Democratic town committee. after
two or three sessions, decided last evening
to grant the request of the petitioners who
ask for a caucus to decide the preference
for Democratic postmaster. This caucus
will be held Feb. at the town hall and
the Republicans who expected to occupy
front seats in the gallery while the bear
dance was in progress will be cheated out
of their share of the fun, as the Australian
system of voting will be used. The polls
will be open from to 2. The faction of
the "Unterrifed," which is opposed to
Postmaster Childs, met last evening
in the room in the Vinton building
formerly occupied by w. L. Boynton. No
agreement was reached on a candidate, and
another meeting will be held tomorrow
evening.
The Y. NJ. C.. A. scored another success
in the fourth entertainment of the course
last evening, given by "The Old Home
stead' male quartet, composed of Albert
c. circuit, first tenor; Val p. Akerley.
second tenor; Albert Barnes Myers, bari
tone; Gus Kammerlee, bass, assisted by
Judge" VIM. b. Green, reciter and story
teller. All music lovers, as well as lovers
of elocution and of wit and humor, were
given a treat indeed. The quartet sang
well as whole and gave some fine render
ings of familiar songs, as well as of those
that were new to the audience The solos
of the first tenor, Mr.. Circuit, and of the
bass, Mr.. Kammerlee, were especially to
be noted. Judge Green captivated the
audience from the start and amused and
pleased them throughout the evening. We
shall be glad to welcome these entertainers
TO our town again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19
THE FARMERS d MECHANICS Elk
CHANGE.

The Annual Meeting MOnday---The IL
change Has Paid Over S37 900 T.
Members in Dividends on Their Trad.
There was an unusually large attendan.
at the annual meeting of the Farmer,
Mechanics exchange, held in Grand Arm
hall Monday afternoon. The report
Manager Z. w. Harlow showed that Ia
amount of business transacted duriD
1898 was $50, 300, and that dividend
six per cent on the capital stock and Il
per cent on the members trade will b
paid. L. NJ. Howe was chosen president,
F. d. Weld, secretary; l. B. Taft, D. P
Cobb, S. B. Emerson, NJ. l. Reed and r
g. Taylor, directors; Z. d. Whitney, S. d
Jones and George f. Crowell, auditors.
The exchange is a cooperative organic
ton which has been successful from Ii
start, and people unacquainted with 4.
business will doubtless be surprised to kno.
that it has paid in dividends to membel
on their trade over S37, 1000. That this
the case is shown by the report below, gJ
ing the business for each year. This +.
port was read at the meeting Monday b.
ID. p Cobb
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19
THE GRAND ARMY ENcAMpvr,-

To Be Held az burlington In, o..
-Four Candidates for Drpnr,,,,.,', ~
mRnder 49, Annual Meeting -, '-
Woman's Relief Corps. '"e
General orders have been issued fl. .
gard to the 27th annual encamptIe,i u
the Vermont department of the CT
Army, to be held in the Y. Mo I.Ia
in Burlington, Jan 80. Headquartor. ,,nI
be at the Van Ness House The ,'i,l
of administration will meet at headou.r,o.l
the evening of the Goth to audit the ..1
counts of the assistant Quartermasfar' .,.,,
eral and to act as a committee ON er.i.,
tials. Col. George W. Hooker /, n,,no5
by Department Commander Dos. ,s
member of the committee on recariio, q
the governor and b. Cannon. ir. ,f pJI
lows Falls on the rel port of the a..,.,,,J
adjutant general. The encampmert ,rHl
open at 1890 A. NJ, and there will b.
usual order of business. The public c,,nr
fire will be held in the evening in UovstI
opera house under the auspices of STAMINA
post. Commander-in-C Chief Adams sn1
staff, Gov. Fuller, Past Commandment
Chief Veazey, Gen. L. A. Grant, Gen "
w. Grout, Senator Proctor and other die
tinguished men are expected to be pre,an,
The candidates for the office of department
commander are ex-Gov. f. J. Ormsbea n
Brandon, Dr. C.. F. Branch of NewDor
DR.. Henry Boynton of Woodstock and Col
j. II. Lucia of Montpelier The conteg
seems to be between ex-Gov. Ormsbee an
DR.. Branch, and it is predicted that M
latter will be elected.
The annual meeting of the Vermont d
vision of the Woman's Relief corps will M
held at Burlington Jan. 30 and 81 Mr.,
LenOra Howe of Brattleboro is a membe.
of the committee to act on the report Of tbl
senior vice president, and Mrs A. I.ouia
Putnam on that of secretary, and Ellen A
Haskell of Grafton on instituting and in
stalling officer, Mrs Minna G.. Hooker 8
a member of the committee on courtesies Z
The hotels at Burlington will give reduc
ed rates during the encampment. The rail
roads will sell tickets for fare one wsy
good Jan. 20 to Feb. inclusive.
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p. F. Y. B. O.
No Further Dividend wan Re Paid

The work of winding up the PeonIe,s
five Year Benefit order has advanced ran
idly D. c. Davis was appointed receiver
year ago. On taking possession of the
once and its contents he found by a care
Iul inventory taken in February that the
ton, amounted to S55O,OOO The invest
ments We're chiefly bonds and MORTGAGES
During the year the income from these in
Nestments collected has amounted To SOY .
100 General claims and expenses amonnt-
ing TO $4,000 have been paid in full. AS
S easements 1a 10 the amount of $4,000 have
oeen refunded to members, and a dividend
OF S6t per cent of claims of certificata
holders for assessments paid for the re-
serve and benefit funds has been declared
and Is now payable. The amount now in
process pro, of distribution by the receiver is
S,U11,ol4' The number of approved
be paid. 'ueiu VIII
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19
Deafness Cannon Re Cnr.a

10y local application as they cannot reach the die
t to PoGton OF the ear There is only one was
rern 0aIS ueatness aud that is by consttnt ions
c oiSGies' deafness is caused by an infamad
Tohuiton OF the mucous lining of the Fnstac
rnn6ii nen TINS tube gets infamed You have u
n is sound or imperfect hearing and wban
n ~ closed Deafness is the r. snit ana
uh ", less the Inflammation cau he taken ont anq
viii IHoS restored to its normal condition bear S
are e,,sn forever; nine cases out of teS
n,It,lea condition of the mucous surfaces u' al
We Wlu give one hundred dollars for an, ,..
cr ,d ess caused by catarrh that CANNOT i've
SS ,r. oS nan Catarrh Cure Send for circp'
"s r5.sI lreei 49, r. j. CHENEY a co. Toledo ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19
Announcement.

BE sure to see the German Band Jan. p.
Blank Books and Stationery for Office use and
Fine Correspondence Stationery at Clapp.& Jones.
Don't forget, if in want Of plated knives, forks
or spoons, TO see the goods made exclusively for
us and stamped Ranger & Thompson"
Downstairs tenement to rent four rooms SO
per month. Enquire of c. b. Lamson, b Wash.
ington street
Diaries, Amanacs and Vermont Registers for
1894 at Clapp & Jones.
Novelties in hair combs and hat pins, in sterling
silver, at Ranger Thompson's
Beautiful pictures, new mouldings in latest
styles and effects at Capp s. Jones's.
Universast annual fair Thursday evening,
Jan. %. Admission to hall 10 cents; supper, 80
cents; dancing, - cents.
Ladies'! If you wish a clear and beautiful com.
plexion address Mrs. Hattie L. Lord, Brattleboro,
VT, box S67
WAITED want your magazines and other
periodicals to bind Your name stamped.on your
Bible or pocketbook for 25c. w. F. GODDARD.
Buy Picture Frames of Geddis.
One of the pretty dances of old Ireland will be
given by Master Harry Wales and Miss Laura
Pentand at the town hall the 25th. Don't miss
it.
For SALE.-TWo Jap wolf robes.
Mrs 5, c. STREETER II Grove street
100 sheets Bankers Linen Note Paper with
name and address printed in neat text type in
either brown blue or black ink. with 100 envelopes
to match, all for S1OO. Call or write for samples
THE PHOENIX jon PRINT BRATTLEBoRo.
The johnson family will be among the visitors
on the Midway Plaisance Jan. %.
The committee of introduction will present all
distinguished guests who visit the Midway
Jan. p.
The Temple of Art" will he well worth the
price of admission Be sure to see it Jan -.
Don't ruin your eyesight when you can get
lamp shade for five or ten cents of Van Doom &
Morris. They also have some fine linen shades,
in all colors. at IS cents each
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19

DR.. J. E. Prescotts oculist and specialist in
lenses for defective eyes, is now at the Brooks
House, where he can be consulted for all ocular
difficulties.
Ocular headaches permanently cured and weak
blurry eyes made to see with comfort and ease
Eyes failing from age fitted correctly with
spectacles without extra charge
Consultation free.
Ophthalmoscope examination at a moderate
fee.
Artificial eyes inserted Plenty of references
from Brattleboro people
Room No. 1, opposite parlor Calls made at
residence If desired
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19
BRATTLEBoRo SAVINGS BANK.

The corporatOrs of the Brattleboro sa
lngs bank, after dining together at {
Brooks House yesterday, held their ,
annual meeting at the banks commodio
rooms in Bank block. The official rep0i
made show that this carefully managed a
solid institution has had an exceeding
prosperous years business in spite OF t
financial stress that has prevailed. IT
Dank has not lost a dollar during the Ne.
ana, Indeed, not in the last Il years, on a
investment made during that time. lis
posts increased 500, 201.6S during 4
year, SlS,O66 of which was gained in d
iast SIX months, while the panic prevaie
us gross earnings last year were S94, 56j. :
So9,S16. 20 of which was credited to dept
itors in dividends, $40, 1850 paid in taNC
-, iSo.32 for expenses; 50, 762.S2 "
charged of on premiums paid on boz
purchases and accrued interest and {
vault and fixtures, and S9,993.6S was ca
RED to surplus. The total assets of II
Dank, Jan. l, were $l,577, 755. 80, and Il
surplus was Sis, 225.51. The "quick a
sets OF the bank, in the form of first-cla
municipal bonds, etc, are over $500, on
having been increased over $780, duriI
the last year. The bank has never require
any Time notice from depositors desiring
Withdraw their money. The list of oflicd
elected for the coming year is given in col
hectlon with the annual statement els
Where printed. There are two changes
the board of trustees-Chas. A. Hart
Deing substituted for his father, f. II. lid
RS deceased, and F. X. Barrows for judi
IL: W. Clarke, who declined a reelected
w. H. Bracket and L. d. Greene we
also elected members of the corporation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19

Admits to all at the fair and supper to he given
by the children of the Congregational Sunday
school next Tuesday evening, in aid of the Italian
mission. Everybody come
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19

If you haven't tried those Norwalk oysters,
you ought to, for they all say they're the best
ever sold in this town For sale at Pratt's restau
rant Opened fresh every day at IS Grove street.
by WIN. II. CASE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19

The last Brattleboro edition has been sold, but
the Northampton and Rutland calendars can still
be supplied. A. E Atwood
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19

The Brooks House Hack and COupe
Line
Is now under one management and is prepared
TO carry passengers to and from all trains and to
all parts of the village. Orders may be given by
telephone to the Brooks House, coupe stand on
Main street, or at the Brooks House stables All
baggage carried free. We shall strive by prompt
and courteous service to merit the public patron.
age. II. O. CootInap
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19

7, ne joints and muscles are so fabricated
stiffness soon disappears. Get only Hoods
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-19
HOME NEWS.

Meteorological Record.
WEEK ENDiNo THURSDAY EVENING, Jan. 10, 1894
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1894-10-13

your H~t"ndSliP fer me-. / thank the pru-
p'" of this town to-ni.lr for putting the
"trri of state of thus IItlr town IN NY
lan"s, and 1t ttttrr, Inr far beyond my
words to EXPIRES my i"r}pu.. In my fec
Die way, allow me- to thank YOU very
much Tor the honor you have bestowed
upon me. And allow NE u,av that with
such "A council as you have chosen behind
me thin" orr town may do WONDERS. We
do not always van IL be little a town,
with lots OF assistance fruA our rood
citizens We can make this town, not u
little town, bat a big town that will lie
Known "nistdc Of its own outskirts. Now
iIlemus, Wr have got to TO all We can to
make "a success of this. rauuut. and "A
council cannot do all Ills a,unc. Yuu
have shown what yUn desire and must
lend every @ssistHucc that YOU can To
n"hc the ~uilsits Of the town - along
Smoothly ami successfully, aud GO all in
N"lr p"Aer To promote the iurrIrsts Of
lour ht:lr rrty.
Now, have LITTLE or no improvements
IN our own. We want money, and
though onr lnrtuS are limited, tu.ss is =
Way T." make mrarts. / have just stun
hI"u upon "a way 10 aud $50. to III, trcu. q
"'l al &c" tow" .tbr mayor : l,lrIy -ll-
any,. l..l tu.H 2"ro tAr imr :oyrmrnt
%. "r hI'.. ,"ua ar"lu~r.
i'rSouI aI-'aa. .1rmc1t h.. IN no
E..FHlFT b. DO. ... f f...I