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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-09
Holiday Goods
AT LOW PRICES.

The hard times and scarcity of money have
induced manufacturers to make reductions
that we have not been slow in taking ad-
vantage of Our buyer has returned from
New York with many bargains. A dollar
buys more to-day than ever. 1t is impossible
in this limited space to mention but a few of
our novelties so we invite you TO come and
see what attractive goods we have. Note the
following: A beautiful line fCocks, most ap-
proved make, "a finer line never shown in
AleXandria). uaviland China, new shape,
new decorations: new Fancy Dresden, Ban
quet, Boudoir and Piano Lamps Five o'clocl,
Tea Kettles and Stands; .Jcwetts Chatting
Dishes (you must see these Royal Rubian,
Bonne. Indian Glass and many other fancy
wares. Besides the cheapest line of Vases.
Mugs. Cups. Saucers. Toy Tea Sets, Bisquc
Figures, Plate Sets, Wine Sets, Turkey Dishes,
etc Ruy your China and Glass from a
Crockery House. They can offer you better
ra,ues than Il combination store, and know
more about line they devote their entire at
tcntion to than outsiders have all opportunity
to do.
STORE OPEN AT NIGHT UNTIL TEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-09

NIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
Y Corporation Court of the city Of Alex
andria, on the 18th day OF December, 1898.
Benedict Wheatley (who sues for himself and
on behalf of such other creditors Of James
Halpin, deceased, as may become parties to
this suit and contribute to the costs thereof
VS.. William H. Smith, the administrator of
the estate of James Halpin, deceased, Mar
garct Halpin Ellen Murphy and John
Murphy, her husband, Honora Cliff and
William Cliff, her husband. In chancery.
Memo The object of this suit is to convene
the creditors of James Halpin, deceased, 10
obtain an account of the administration of
William II. Smith, sergeant administrator of
the said estate, and decree for the sale Of
the real estate Of said defendant for the pay
ment of debts due ny the estate.
The defendants, Honora Cliir and William
Clin her husband, not having entered their
appearance and given security, acco d.
ing to the act of Assembly and the
rules of this Coart, and il appearing
by an affidavit that they are not residents
of this State it is ordered that said de-
PENDANTS appear here within fifteen days after
due publication of this order, and do what is
necessary to protect their interest in this suit
and that Il copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette. Il newspaper
published in the city OF Alexandria, once Il
week for four successive weeks, and posted at
the 'front.' door of the Court House Of this
city. A copy-testc:
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk
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LEGAL.
MTM. II. LAIRD, GUARDIAN, VS.. JO-
wv SEPH PACKARD. EFT AL.

This is to give notice that the undersign ed
appointed guardian of W. II. Laird. .jr Will
helmina q. Laird. Mamie l.. Laird. Joseph
P. Laird. VIM. W. Laird. Martha F. Laird
COrnclia Laid. Walter J. Laiid, Charlotte g.
Laird and Philip ID. Laird, jr., by the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county, Maryland, shall
on the FIRST DAY OF THE FEBRUARY
TERM, 1e99, apply in the Corporation Court
of the city of Alexandria. Virginia, to make an
order that the proceeds of the sale Of real
estate in the above cause now in the hands or
to come into the hands of the commissioner
of sale in said suit be paid over to him as
said guardian.
WILLIAM H. LAIRD,
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON, p. q.
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.,iEDICiNAL.
EXCITING!

"i'Or - years | haa
heart disease vcr y
seriously. Was treat
cd continuously live
years, and had To re-
tire from business
a physician said !
d not live a
month. My attention
" Il ; d ircctcd In
DIR. Miles New Heart
Curc.;l bottle of wiiir'l
made me csOEIuchl bet
teri did my Own work.
a few more bottles
cured me. Mrs. Nor
gan. Chicago, Ill.
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James R. Cation. p. q. deco wiw

UIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office Of TIE
Y Corporation Court of the city of Acxan-
,ilia, on the 7th day Of December, 1S93,
John A. Seaton, complainant vs. Benjamin
Franklin and Cornelia Franklin, his wife,
Robert Franklin, George Franklin and Sally
Franklin, his wife, John Franklin. Mary
Spriggs, Daniel Spriggs. Lucy Franklin or
Hodge, Margaret Derrick. Allen Derrick
Sarah Derrick, Jacob Derrick, Thomas Gu
pid, John C. Cupid. George Cupid, Phoebe
Cupid and Harriet Cupid, defendants. In
chanccry.
Memo: The object OF this suit is to obtain
a decree for the partition of the real estate OF
which Robert Franklin and Nancy Hodges. or
Franklin, died seized and entitled to, ana If
parttion in kind cannot conveniently be
made them for sale OF said real estate and
distribution of the proceeds among those
entitled to the same. and for an account Of
rents and profits of said real estate since the
deaths of said Robert Franklin and Nancy
Hodges or Franklin, respectively.
7 he defendants George Frankinan and Sallic
Franklin, his wife, Margaret Derrick, Allen
Derrick, Sarah Derrick, Jacob Derrick, Thorn
as Cupid John C. Cupid Phoebe Cupid and Har-
riet Cupid, not having entered thcrappcir;lnce
and given security. according to the act
of Assembly and the rules OF this Court.
and it appearing by an affidavit that they
are not residents of this State, it is or
dcrcd, that said defendants appear here
within fifteen days after due publication
of this order and do what is ncccs-
sary to protect their interests in this suit
and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, a newspaper
published in the city of Alexandria. once a
week for four successive weeks and posted at
the front door of the Court House Of this
city. a copy-tcste:
JOHN S BEACH, Clerk
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MEETINGS.

NOTlCE.-Thc annual meeting of Il c
~ stock holders of the ATLANTIC BULL :
ING COMPANY will be held THURSDAY,
January 18th. 1891 1, at the Office of the VII
ginia Brick Company, near the Virginia md
of the Long bridge. .iirN-ndria county, Va, ut
- o'clock IN. The election of officers and
directors for the 'n uing year will be held,
and such other business rs may be legally
presented before the meeting. The polls 10
be open from II M. to | p. NJ.
GEORGE +. EAIMONS.
ian4 1aw2w Secretary.
NOTICE.-The annual meeting of the
~ stockholders of the COLUMBIA M
TIONAL SAND DREDGING COMPANY
will be held at its principal office. 210 south
Washington street. Alexandria, Va, on the
SECOND THURSDAY in January, being
January II. 1894, at u o'clock NJ. for the
purpose of clccting Directors of the Con Z.
pauy for the ensuing year and the transao-
ton of other business. By order of
C. b. PEARSON, President.
dcc20 1aw3w JAS. NJ. MILLER, Secy.
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l. Howard II. Young. Clerk of the Crcuit
Court of Alexandria county, do certify that
John VI. Johnson. the commissioner of sale in
the chancery cause Of Edith .Ianney against
Hanna's heirs, las executed the bond re-
qured by the decree Of sale entered in said
cause. Testc:
dec;O cots II. II. YOUNG. Clerk.
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RANULATED SUGAR for &c per
VI pound. ut
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New Heart Cure Is sold by all druggists on :.
fasiiiar guarantee. or by DR.. Miles Medical
Co, Elhhart, Ind, II Il bottle G for =. express.
prepaid. Contains no opatcS. DIR. Miles Pill:
80 doses 25c. Free book 1T druggists, or mai!
FOR SALE BY u = IFtnpi ATER g. SONS
'nyandria Va
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sEIARFIELD 6 HALL,
90
DRUGGISTS,
Prescriptions a speciality.

English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne Mag
nulia, Hedyosmia. Gcranium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs best English Tooth
Brushes; full assortment of Patent Aledl-
cines; Ccxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch, Sea Moss
talinc Spices OF all kinds, and select stock
Of Ill articles sold hy druggists at prices as low
rs the samc quality can be obtained elsewhere.
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NTOTICE.-The fourth annual meeting of
~ the FALLS CH URCH MUTUAL FIRE
ms RANCE COMPANY will be held ut 10
o'clock a. M, WEDNESDAY, January 10th,
1894 in the Town Hall, Falls Church, Va.
Election of Directors and Officers for the en-
Saipg year and other business. full at
ten ancc desired.
GEO. W. HAUXHURST, President
] NJ. THORNE, Secretary. jan5 2t
NTHE ANNUAL meeting of the stockhold-
L ers of the CITY INVESTMENT COM
PANY will be held at the office of the COM
pany, 212 King street. Alexandria, Va, on
WEDNESDAY,, January 10th, 1894, at l
o'clock F. H. for the election of officers and
the transaction of such other business as may
lawfully come before it,
f. E CORBETST, President,
A. w. ARMSTRONG, Secretary.
dcc27 I'd
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4 900 POUNDS OF FINE FRESH
.OOO CANDY for sale low for quail.
ity by j. {. MlLBURN.
u UCKWIIEAT-Se Sell-Risiug, Virginia and
- New York, ~
II. C. WALLACE's.
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7 TNlTED STATES MARsHAL's SALE.

&C. CLARK,
United States Marshal.
By JOSEPH f. GLOVER,
Deputy Marshal, dcclG codt7
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Terms of sale: Cash sufficient to discharge
the costs OF this suit viz: About $500; the
sum of Il. l20 with interest from September
18th. 1893. and Sl5 insurance the balance
at one and two years with interest ut Is per
cent from day OF SHE, the deferred payments
to be evidenced by the notes of The purchaser
secured by deed of trust on the property
THCS l.. WATERS.
iau2 Is Trustee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

the ex-congressman for whom it pro-
fcsscs the highest regard. 1t is in
keeping with the cunningly sprung
motion to adjourn that cut off in
structions, rather than with the fair
ness to be expected of republican
newspaper.
The ARGUS has no finger in this
muddle, nor has it any interest in the
controversy, but facts are facts, and
when the Union attempts to figure
that the delegation to the congress
sional convention is for Gest, it
either does not know what it is talk
ing about, or else it is deliberately
misrepresenting the actual situation.
II has evidently lost track of the
fact that the same powers within the
convention which organized it and
named its committees, and controlled
IL. even to that unccremonious adj
iournment. cutting off the Gest in
dorsement resolutions. had something
to say about the delegation to the
congressional convention.
And the morning paper is simply
making itself ridiculous in persisting
in its present assumptions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

THE Union publishes the replies of
the lumber manufacturers in Rock
Island and vicinity to the inquiry
sent out by the senate committee on
finance regarding the probable efrec;
Of putting lumber on the free list. and
remarks that the senate's action in
abolishing the duty is lin the nature
of confidence game" OF course the
manufacturers insist on the reten.
ton Of the present tax of 81 per
/ 200 feet, but would like to see the
duty dou bled-for the benefit of their
employees. This is the stock-in-trade
argument of the protectionist, but
does anyone for a minute believe
that if the duty on lumber was
raised to 81 per 1000 feet. that the
workmen would get corresponding
increase in wages?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04
A Merry War.

The two republican papers OF this
city, the daily and weekly. are hav-
ing a merry little war over the prob
able and proper attitude of the dele
gates to the congressional convention
and the subject of the Endorsement of
Gest for the nomination. The Rock
Islander, in its last issue, predicted
that Post was the coming man, print
ing a special edition, and sending
copies down into Knox county. where
the friends of Post could not fail to
see il. This flop on the part OF the
Rock Islander is obvious. Realizing
that the iir is up with Gcst, through
the clever work in the county con-
vention of the anti-Gestites, the
weekly paper is now seeking to
square itself. or, so to speak. TO
crawl into the band wagon before il
is too late, in hopes OF assuming credit
when the time comes, for being in
strumental in bringing about a con-
dition in Rock Island county. with
which IL has, in fact, had nothing to
do. But be that as it may, the Union
terms its contemporary attitude n
trick, and after attempting to figure
out, on an illogical basis, that Gest
is yet all right, says:
The meanest misstatement of the
Rock Islander, however. is that the
Rock Island convention refused TO
instruct for Mr.. Gcst." Its editor
was present and knows this to be an
untruth. The convention by the ad-
journment trick was deprived OF OPP
portunity either to isntruct or refuse
To instruct; but the delegation is
well satisfied that the convention was
Tor Mr.. Gest and no instructions are
necessary to men who want to see
Mr.. Gest nominated and are free to
do all they can for the man who stood
so high and accomplished so much for
his district when in congress before.
The Rock Islander owes an expla-
nation to the republicans of this
county for this double misreprcsen-
tation, which seems to have been
made with n purpose, and that pur-
pose to covctly influence men against
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

THE special judicial election in the
Fourth Illinois district j. in progress
today. Judge Bonney is the demo-
cratic candidate and Judge Carter
the republican, both living in Quin-
cy. The democrats have large ma
jorify in the district. and consequent
ly have not exertcd themselves. On
the other hand the republicans have
been engineering still hunt. which
makes the outcome rather doubtful.
However. indications favor Judg,
Bonney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04
a Catechism.

Question. What is this | hear so
much about-Industrial insurance?
Answer. 1t is ordinary life insur-
ance on plan especially adapted to
the requirements of the great mass
of the people. Sometimes it is called
family insurance"
q. Why so?
A. Because all the healthy men,
bers OF the family are eligible all be-
tween the ages of > and 10.
q. Is there any difference in the
cost OF insuring males and females?
a. No.
q. What is the expense of a policy
on this plan?
\. From five to sixty cents per
week. according to the amount of
insurance needed.
q. Are any extras required for
initiation fees. admission charge,
medical examination. contribution to
expense, or otherwise?
A. Not n cent. Nothing is re-
quired but the stated weekly pre-
MUM. The Industrial plan gives n
fixed amount of insurance ut a fixed
u.
and this cost never increases.
Q. Some time and trouble. / sup
pose, are necessary in going to your
Office to pay the premiums.
A. None. The company sends its
collectors to the homes of its policy
holders every week.
Q. Suppose we change our resi-
dence?
A. Simply tell us where you are
going, and an agent will wait upon
you in any city in the United States
in which the company is located
and ii outside these limits will be in
structed how to keep the policies
alive.
Q. How long do you take to pay
claims after death?
y. The money is sent the day the
home Office receives the proof.
q. Are there many companies
country?
A. A half dozen: but the Metro
politan is known the world over as
the leading industrial insurance COM
pany of America.
Q. Then you must be doing quite
n business.
4. Well, yes. We have over
three million of policies now out
standing-more than half of all the
life insurance policies in force in the
United States.
q. How much will it take the
Metropolitan this year to pay its
death losses?
\. Over five and-a-half million ol
dollars.
q. Into how many families will
that 90?
a. Over sixty thousand.
q. How much are you worth-ir
other words. what are your assetsP
a. Over nineteen million dollars
q. 1t must take quite an army Of
mon to attend to your business?
A. Yes: more than ten thousand
people are in the company's service.
q. Is your work confined entirely
10 industrial insurance?
a. No; ordinary life and endow.
ment policies from 81, 900 are issued,
the premium being payable annually
or quarterly, and all claims being
Immediately paid on receipt of the
proofs.
q. Have you any branch Office in
this city?
"A. Yes. One has been established
at 1922 Fifth avenue, with j. S.
Latham as assistant superintendent.
q. Will you need the services of
agents or others in introducing your
business here?
a. Yes. Il few active, energetic
men can secure steady, permanent
and paying positions, with oppor-
tunity for merited advancement.
upon application to the company's
branch Office ut 1922 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

CHICAGO Record: \ boy won the
bicycle road race in Chicago last
week, and another boy has just won
the Forest park foot race in st. Louis.
These precedcnts combine to make
the outlook very salty for the aged
John NJ. Palmer, who has started in
upon run through Illinois with that
gallant young Splinter. Benjamin
Thomas Gable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

THE republican aldermen will have
another opportunity tonight to rise
above mere partisanship in the mat
ter of municipal appointments. Will
they do ftp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

Rudy's Pile Suppository is guaran-
teed to cure piles and constipation,
or money refunded. Fifty cents per
box. Send stamp for circular and
free sample to Martin Rudy, Laucas-
ter. Pm. For sale by L. H. Thomas
and Hartz & Bahnsen, druggists,
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04
Lynching ia Colorado.

GOLDEN, Colo, June 4.-Alexander Nc
Curdy. who horribly mutilated his step
brother, Charles Berry, whom he suspect
cd of intimacy with his wife last winter,
was taken from Jail and lynched after be-
ing subjected to the same treatment he
uuye BERRY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04
More Protests. Acains. "w,lIic,.

VERSAILLES, Ky, June "A large mass
meeting was held here to protest against
the candidacy of w. G. p. Breckenridge
Tor congress, two hundred ladies being
present. a. j. Alexander, the noted
horscbreeder, was chairman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

The citizens of Rock Island want
adequate police protection, republi:
can aldermen to the contrary not
withstanding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

THE miners who could he satisfied
have to remain dissatisfied because OF
dissatisfaction with one dissatisfied
company. which causes our dissatis-
faction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

Manhood
and how to attain il.

At last medical work that tells the causes,
describes the effects, points the remedy. This
is scientifically the most valuable, artistically
the most beautiful medical book that has APP
peated for years; 9c pages every page bearing
hslf-tone illustration in t;n:s. some of the
subjects treated are Nervous Debility, Impo-
tency, Steriiity, Development. Varicocele,
The Husband, Those intending Marriage. etc.
Every man who would know the grand truths,
the plain facts, the old secrets, and the new
discoveries of medical science a. applied TO
married life, v no would atone for past follies
and avoid future pitfalls should write for THE
wonderful little book. 1t will he sent free
under seal. Address the publishers.
Er.c Medical Go Buffalo ~. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

j. LowRIE BELL, second assistant
postmaster-gencral, has resigned his
Office. He is hold-ovcr republican.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04
MONDAY, JUNE A, 1894.

CEDAR RArips, Iowa, is completely
out of coal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

CAPTAIN NATHAN PETERS. the old
est Frccmason in the United States.
died at Amcsbury. Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

The Wabash shops at Decatur have
been closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND PACIFIC
Ralway-Depot corner Fifth avenue snd
Thirty fire. rect. Frank H. Plummer, Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

q Daily. bDsily except SUNDAY. tGoing NOR h
-Going South and east. No. is Iuus between
Cedar Rapids and West Libelty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04

Experienced Shoe Statesmen
will give you special atten-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-04
TRAINS,
WEST,
East.

ARRIVAL. departure. tDaiy, except Sunday
Ali others daily. Telephone 1893
+. Il. PLUMBER, Agt
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1894-04-13
A Cavern Of the Dead.

S. p. Le Royal, French mining
engineer, recently arrived iu the City
Of Mexico and reports that he has
discovered in the State of Guerrero
huge natural cave, which he believes
to be the greatest in Mexico, if not in
the world.
At first the bottom was gradual
slope downwards, then changed up
ward, and afterward alternaled for
tho most part between desreuts and
ascsnts. Here and there, however, Il
level bottom of great Width was met.
The hight of the cave varied, in some
places being several hundred feet
high. FOR some distance from the
entrance no trace OF human beings
was found. Occasionally, magnificent
stalactltes, aud the finest Le ROYAL
had ever seen, were met.
After proceeding for some hours he
Game upon what had evidently been
40 ancient cemetery, ia there were at
least 400 petritied bodies, together
with ancient idols, etc. There WIS
also fountain Of beautiful, clear
sparkling water, which was found 10
be excellent. Some tools, as we II us
two or three skulls, Le Royal brought
away with him. The appearance of
the cemetery, thus lighted up for the
fret time in hundreds of years, was
gruesome in tho extreme and well
calculated to shake tho nerves Of the
explorer