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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10
DRY GOODS.
ATTRACTIVE
Holiday SppciiaIiies.

We have the largest assert
ment of useful and ornamental
holiday goods in Alexandria.
We bought these goods from
the largest importer Of holiday
specialties and toys in this
country at 10 per cent. above
importation cost, and we are
selling them at prices within
the reach of all and way below
all competition. We will con
vince you that this is the place
to buy your holiday goods and
toys if you will call to see us
before making your purchases.
Ladies hemstitched initial
handkcrchiefs SC.
Do. embroidered &c
Do, 25c.
Do silk embroidered l2Hc.
Gents fIandkcrchicfs at all
prices and the best values ever
offered.
Silk IIandkcrchicls, SILK
Mufaers, Gloves, Towels, Nap
kins. Table Cloths and Nap
kins to match.
Chenille Table Covers ~,
81 and 81.
Chenille Portiers 500, were
Il Lace Curtains s2.49, were
S4.49.
Every description of TOYS.
I2Hc Dolls at Ioc zoe. do.
at I5c; 25c do. at I9c ; 35c do.
at 25c; SOC. do. at $50 74c
do. at ACC, and SO on all the
way down the line to $500.
Satsuma Vases, Bisque Fig
ures, Clock and Table Orna
mems; Bronze Figures, SilYer
Ware, Fancy Work Baskets
and intact an endless variety
of suitable and appropriate
holiday goods for presents.
We wish to especially call
your attention to our line of
Umbrellas from ooc to S.
Eiderdown Comforts $40.
reduced from S..
ISAAC EICHBER6.
COR. KING AND ROYAL SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10

WEATHER PRoBABuITIEs.-For this
section coudy and unsettled weather will
continue with conditions favorable for show
~ ar snow tlurrics; Slight ,l!:,n-,s "a tvIa-
,,cr,ture. followed Thursday evening by cool
u. rariahle winds, mostly eeasterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10

Cook SHOP VAcATED.-Mrs. Cary
Davis. who for some time past has oc-
cupied the cook shop in the Market
Building adjoining the police headquar,
tiers. has vacated the premises. Already
half dozen persons have signifed their
desire to become tenants, and Mayor
Strauss will in a few days call q meet
ing of the Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund for the purpose of renting the
shop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Sun rises tomorrow at us; sun sets
4 = High water 1915 1. N. and
il ~ ?. IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10

When Baby was sick, we gave her castorta.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she clung TO Castoria.
When she had Children, she gavethem Castoria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10

The markets Tor several days past have
been irregular but the tendency is stronger
aul with more hopeful feeling on tho part
Of large wholesale firms. Flour is quiet but
stcadier. Wheat is in better demand for
choice samples, other sorts arc hard to movo !;
sales range from IS for poor to 63 for prime
no lonsbcrry WAS found among the offerings
here. Corn III to 10 latter for old crop
white. Oats arc higher 81 to 81, mixed and
white, both in bulk There are no changes
to report in Ruttcr, Eggs other Produce, Pro-
visions, lIillfecd Hay or Cotton Seed Feed to-
day. Dat, Wheat and Ryo Straw arc very
dUil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET, Jan. o.
At Union stock yards-Some 143 cattle were
offered and sold as follows: Best 4a4lac
good 33,a4c, medium 3a3lac, common N,
a3c per b. Some 34S Sheen and Lambs
were on the market with sales as follows:
Sheep sold at iaa3c per ID. lambs 4a511c
per ID. Cows with calves sold from S25 to
$50 each. State of market for all kinds of
stock was fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Jan. 9.-Cat.
tle-thc market was firm; common to ex-
tr:. steers $3.25a6, stockers and feeders
81. 25a3.115, cows and heifers 81 25a3.75 per
100 lbs. Hogs--market weak heavy $4.95
ABS. common to choice mixed S495a
5.45. choice assorted S5.30a5. 30, light S495
a5.30 pigs Sf25a5 Is per 100 lbs Sheep
market weak; inferior to choice S1.25a
$50 per 100 lbs Lambs $2.75a475 per
100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10

EIRsT OF THE SEASON-New Crop
II RAISINS and CURRANTS just received
by &c, MILBURN.
JOHANNES MINERAL WATERS at
- $3.50 per dozen quart bottles st
II. C.. WALLACE'S.
ERESHLY ROASTED CoFFEEs best
u qualities, for sale by
JIG. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10
D. BENDHEIM,
THE GREAT PRICE CUTTER,
BIG KING STREET.
opER CENT. DISCOUNT ON TOYS.

5oPER CENT. DISCOUNT oNToYs.
81 Kid Dolls 81 inches long. bisquc face s
natural curly hair, sleeping eyes, for SOC
SOC Kid Body Dolls, 25c.
25c Jointed and Kid Body Dolls, 12l2c.
S1.25 Dressed Dolls, 62Iac
soc Dressed Dolls, 25c.
25c Dressed Dolls, 12l2c!
81 China Tea Sets soc.
81 Iron Fire Engines, SOC.
Doc Iron Trains, lie.
81 Iron Banks, soc
50c Magic Lanterns, 25c.
Doe Iron Banks, 15c.
soc Games, 25c,
25c Games, 12lsc.
25c Furniture Sets 121ac.
81 Furniture Sets, SOC.
81 Stables, SOC.
So Iron Tricycies, $3.50.
81 Iron yelocipcdcs, 81.
81 Milk Wagons, Hair Horse, 5Jc.
SELECTIONS FOR NEW YEAR PJ E
sENTs,
19c Linen Towels, knotted friase 9, 121ac,
39c Linen Towels, extrl large size, pc.
35c Pure Linen Table Damask, 23c.
35c Red Figured White Cloth, 23c.
50c Table Damasks, SOC
81 Silk Muflers, 63c
$1.25 Silk Mufflers, $50.
39c Embroidered Handkerchief 25c.
soc Wool Leggins, 25c.
SOC Hand Painted DIapery sarfs, 25c.
So All Silk Gloria Umbrellas $1.39.
$3.50 Ladies' Umbrellas, Csc.
D.BENDHEIM,
THE GREAT PRICE CUTTER.
316 KING sTEET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10

BALTIMORE. Jan. 1O-Flour steady and I'M
changed Wheat dull and easy. Corn easy
Oats firm Rye dull. Hay firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-10
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-10-05

reply. Tho captain was far down this
walk when he sprang to the door to call
him again. Then, hurrying back to the
bedroom, he hastily dressed, muttering
angrily and anxiously to himself as he
did SO. He was thinking deeply, too,
and every movement betrayed nervous
ness and trouble. Returning to the
front door, he gazed out upon the pa
rade. then took his forage cap and
walked rapidly down toward the adju-
tant's Office. The orderly bugler was
tilted up in chair, leaning half asleep
against the whitewashed front, but his
was weasel nap, for he sprang up and
saluted as the young officer approached.
''Where did Major Sloat go, order.
ly?" was the hurried question.
'Over toward the stables, sir. Him
and Captain Chester was here together,
and they're just gone. F"
run ever to the quarters Of b COM
pany and tell Merrick want him right
away. Tell him to come to my quar-.
tiers F" And thither Mr.. Jerrold re.
turned. seated himself at his desk, wrote
several lines of q note, tore it into frag.
ments, began again, wrote another
which seemed not entirely satisfactory
and was in the midst of third when
there came quick step and a knock at
the door Opening the shutters, he
glanced out of the window. A gust Of
wind sent some of the papers whirling
and flying, and the bedroom door banged
shut but not before some few half
sheets of paper had fluttered out upon
the parade where other little flurries Of
the morning breeze sent them sailing
over toward the colonel's quarters.
Anxious only for the coming of Merrick
and no one else, Mr.. Jerrold no sooner
saw who was at the front door than no
closed the shutters, called, Come inP'
and q short, squat, why little man,
dressed in the fatigue uniform of the
infantry. stood at the doorway to the
hall.
Come in here, Merrick," said the
lieutenant, and Merrick came. "How
much is it you owe me now-thirty odd
dollars, Think"
II believe it is, lieutenant, answer.
ed the man, with shifting eyes and gen.
eral uneasiness of mien.
"You are not ready to pay it, I sup
pose, and you got it from Inc when we
left Fort Raiues to help you out of that
scrape there y
The soldier looked down and made
no answer.
'Merrick, ! want note taken to
town at once. ] want you to take it
and get it to it's address before O'Clock.
want you to say no word to soul.
Here's $40. Hire old Murphy's horse
across the river and go. If you are put
in the guardhouse when you get back,
don't say word. If you are tried by
garrison court for crossing the bridge
or absence without leave, plead guilty,
make no defense, and I'll pay you dou-
BILE your fine and let you off the $50.
But if you fail me or tell q soul of your
errand I'll write to-you know who, at
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-10-05
The Doctor Tint Cures.

DIR. Clarke, the renowned Detroit Spes
cialist in all chronic and itervous diseases,
will. lc understood in compliance with
Squestl;. fror many tents, visit ur
M in the neal future. Or inrke needs
iiltr, luctio,, z our leaders. CoI, over
0sty ear: he IA: 1eel established De-
~s.ts anC thousands Of patient. a. we'll
as ;lewspaper:: mite in ii ting the old
Doctors tionderful success Fraudulent
methods are employed BY many hysi-
clans who claim. to make speciality Of
Iiscaso; Of thi, laturo. Why this is ~
L. hare 70 understand. DIR. Clarke eleven
ahat all such diseases should be treated
with +hc. lame careful attention, the some
HONORABLE and So 'entific methods of treat
ment ant the same successful results. as
other diseases. DR.. Clarke at least has
successful results and cures his patients.
No advantagc is taken of their situa-
ton. No promise. made that cannot be
fulfilled or that are not justified by. age,
experience and integrity. No cheap drugs
used-none but he purest and best. All
patients see the old Doctor personally and
privately. If you are sick, weak or
wretched and want strictly honorable,
scientific and successful treatment, do not
lose this opportunity to consult this old
and celebrated physician. If you cannot
call, write for free Question Blanks for
Home treatment, addressing DIR. F. D.
Clarke, $50, .252 and 254 Woodward Ave.s
Detroit, Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-10-05

student or nervous diseases, and author
OF many noted treatises on the latter subject,
long since realized the truth of the first
statement, and his Restorative Nervine
- prepared on that principle: Its success
If curing all diseases arising from derange-
ment OF the nervous system Is wonder
full, as the thousands of unsolicited testimo-
mails in possession of the company manufac-
DR. Miles Restorative Nervine is a reliable
remedy for all nervous diseases, such as
headache, nervous debility, prostrati9n'
bllity, ST. Vitus dance. epilepsy, etc. 1t Is
sold by all druggists on q positive guarantee,
or sent direct by the Dr. Miles Medical Co,
Elkhart Ind, on receipt of price, 81 per bot
tie, six bottles for S., express, prepaid.
Restorative Nervine positively contains no
opiates or dangerous drugs.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-10-05

Raines Do you understand and agree?"
81 dc. Yes, sir.
$50 and get ready and be here in 10
minutes.
Meantime Captain Chester had fol-
lowed Sloat to the adjutants office. He
was boiling over with indignation,
which he hardly knew how to control
He found the gray mustached subaltern
tramping in great perplexity up and
down the room, and the instant he en-.
tered was greeted with the inquiry:
whats gone wrong? What's Jer-
rold been doing?"
Don't ask me any questions, Sloat,
but answer. 1t is a matter of honor.
What was your bet with Jerrold?''
II oughtn't to tell that, Chester.
Surely it cannot be matter mixed up
with this. "
81 can't explain, Sloat. What ask
is unavoidable. Tell me about that
bet. "
why, he was so superior and airy,
you know, and was trying to make me
feel that he was so much more intimate
with them all at the colonel's, and that
he could have that picture for the mere
asking, and got mad and bet him he
never could. "
"Was that the day ycu shook hands
on it?''
eyes,"
And that was her picture-the r;c.
ture then-he showed you this morn
ing"
Chester, you heard the conversation
You We're there. You know that I'm on
honor not to tell -
eyes, know. That's quite enough. =
fro BE CONTINUED
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-10-05
SURROUNDED BY MYSTERY!
A Great Mistake.

recent. discovery Is that headache.
dlzzines dullness. confusion CT the MAD.
etc, are due to arrangement Of the nerve
centers which supply the b-lln viii nerve
force; that Indigestion. dyspepsia, neuralgia,
wind In stomach, etc.. arise from the ceranSc-
mcnt CT the nerve centers supplying these Or
gans W. il nerve fluid or force. This Is likewise
true of many dlseas Of the heat and lungs.
The nerve systemtj like 0, teiesra pa system,
as will be seen by the accom- anylng
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-10-05

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-10-05

cut. The little
white lines are
the norYes whlch
co lvey the nerve
FIRE from { h o
LecYe centerS TO
every part of the
body. Just as tho
cleo rio cur""nti Is
conveyed along
the telegraph
wires 10 q worry
station, large or
small. Ordinary
physicians fail to
regard this fact;
IN stenu OF tfeuJ-
Ing the nerve GEN.
te ; for the cause
OF the disorders
arising therefrom
they ire q + the
part affected.
Franklin Miles,
Nj. d., LII. b., the
highly celebrated
specialist and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-04-12
TAX LIST.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, / as

STATE OF WISCONSIN, "a
Villas COUNTY.
hereby certify that the following list is a cor
rect statement of all lands in the County OF Was
been returned as delinquent, and which now
remain unpaid, except public lands held on
contract and lands mortgaged to the state, ana a
or parcel of land herein described may. be
necessary therefor will. .on the second Tuesday
of May next being the 9Th day thereof, and the
auction at my Office in the Courthouse IN inc
Village of Eagle River, in said County OF Villas,
for the payment of taxes, interest and charges
thereon.
THOS B. WALSH
County Treasurer Vilds Co., WIS.,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-04-12

% parcel
necessary therefor will, on the second Iuesaa a
of May next, being the 9Th day thereof and the
next succeeding days, be sold by me at PuoItl nc
auction at my Office in the courthouse IN inc
Village of Eagle River in said County or Vlias,
for the payment of taxes, interest and charges
thereon.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-19

1.-TWO nights after l was somewhat
the stage-door keepers lodge, where
he usually waited until [ came out.
Thinking some business had detained
him, l set out to walk home alone.
1t was a beautifully calm night; the
brilliar+ moonlight made it almost as
light as day. I had walked some
distance slowly, in the hope that Eus-
tace would oyertake me, when a gen.
tleman ran up to me; he was breath
less, and had evidently been running
for some distance.
Pardon me, mademOiSelle,' he said,
I am Louis Gardel, friend Of NJ.
Lafont; be has been taken suddenly
i'll, and is lying at my house. VIII you
come at once"
II had often heard Eustace speak
of NJ. Gardel, and had seen them
together. As we hurried along he
told me that he had been to the the
alter, but arrived soon after / left.
When I questioned him as to the
nature of Eustace's illness, he said
there was danger, but we must hope
for the best. l was too much excited
to press him with questions, and we
walked on in silence. 1t seemed a
long way, for I was anxious; but
really we had not walked together for
more than ten minutes when my COM
panion paused before the door of a
large house. He opened this door with
a key, and we passed into the house
together. As we entered the hall an
old lady came forward to meet US.
She took me by the hand and led
me into a sitting room. Seating her
self beside me on couch, he said:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-19
TEXAS HEARD FROM.

The farmers and business men Of
San Angelo, Texas, held public meet
ing to protest against the free wool
schedule of the Wilson bill. The call
for the meeting was signed by IA
democrats, republicans, / populist
and whose politics was doubtful
Resolutions were adopted against the
free wool scheme of the democratic
congress. and a request was made to
the Texas senators and representa-
tiyes to vote for the Sherman amend
ment. The resolutions coming from a
democratic state, and from a meeting
largely composed of democrats, are
quite significant:
Whereas, in the pending tariff bill
now before congress, in which wool
is the only so-called raw material re-
naming on the free list and which is
receiving the support of our senator's;
and
Whereas, our representatives in the
house from the wool districts of Texas
have persistently advocated and voted
for free wool against the interest and
protest of their constituents. and at
the same time consenting to and sup.
porting protection for the industries
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-19
AS ON OUR WAY WE SOB OR
SING

o New Year glad! o New Year bright!
What are the treasures that YOU
hold?
What is the fate you hide from sight,
Wrapped in your mantles heecy
fold?
rhere'rc the smile of May and the kiss
Of June,
Sun and shadow for meadow hooks.
SWaying lilies and woods atune,
Signing breezes and laughing brooks.
There are blessings that will touch
with bliss
The fragrant days that wing their
flight;
And Sorrow waits, that she may kiss
Our broWs through some long, silent
night.
Therere golden opportunities
For Us to sOOthe, or bless, or cheer
Some lonely heart-to kiss away
From saddened eyes a bitter tear.
. New Year brighton New Year
sad
If joys or griefs to me you bring,
Help me to make some others glad
As on my way l sob or sing.
Claudia Tharin, in Good House
keeping.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-19

Of other sections of our country; and
Whereas, the wool growers of west
Texas and the interests dependent
upon them are threatened with imme-
date destruction, as is evidenced by
the deprecated value of sheep and
wool; and
Whereas, knowing as we do that
free wool means the total destruc-
ton Of the wool business and the
financial ruin of thousands of wool
growers; therefore, be it
Resolved, 1. That We the business
men, wool growers and citizens of
west Texas in mass meeting assem-
bled, ignoring party lines, solemnly
protest against the action Of our sen
ators and representatives in their IN
just and unpatriotic discrimination
against the interest of their districts,
and it is further
Resolved, That We pledge ourselves
not to give our support to any candi-
date for congress from out district
who will not pledge himself to work
and vote for an adequate duty on wool
so long as the industries of other sec
tons are receiving the benefits of
protective tariff, and it is further
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
lutiOns be wired to our senators and
representatives in congress and that
the interests of our district demand
that they cast their vote for the Sher-
man amendment of 40 per cent. ad
yalOrem duty on wool.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-07-19

been taken down for examination, and
upon which the dust Of years is still
accommodating while in the meantime
thousands of the waiting, weary appli-
cants have themselves gone back to
dust; for statistics show that about
thirty-fve out of every thousand on
the pension roll die every year
At the same rate 1900 of this half
million uncOnsidered claims are being
settled annually by the death of that
number of claimants; to which, if you
add the number of deaths annually
from those now on the roll, at least
$4,000 more, you have the total num-
Der of $4,000 names as net yearly in
crease to the roll ''over there
v mere the foeman cannot come;
Where the summons never sounded,
OF the trumpet and the drum
while over here, on Judge Lochren's
roll, in the first six months Of the first
year of democratic ascendency there
is net gain Of the pitiful number of
$50. These figures, Mr.. Chairman, tell
the mournful story of pension reform
under the present administration, and
show how a few years of this demo-
cratic policy will forever settled the
pension problem; few years delay
and all the soldiers will have gone
over to the majority; but never, | am
sure you will agree with me, never
to the democratic majority. loud APP
plause on the republican side.)
The first payments on Commissioner
Raum'S six months work, 110,4S3 GER
titicates, amounted, as we have seen,
to SIS, 507 ,930.S3; while on Commits
sioner LOchren's work of the same
time, 1899 certificates, the first pay
ments were but S4,769, 31043. Now,
if you will make a calculation from
these figures, you will find that the
old soldier received on ar average of
$175.57 on every one of Raum's GER
titicateS; while on Judge LOchren'S he
received but $11O.S3; and if you will
multiply the difference in the average
value of these certificates, S64.74, by
the number issued by Judge Lochren
you will get the neat little sum of
s., POI, 100 that has been niggled out of
the veterans in the few certificates
that were issued; nor is this all.
SO long as the pension continues it
affects the annual value of it to the
soldier, because Of the reduced rate at
which he has gone on the roll. SO you
see the poker is hot, whichever end
is handed to the poor soldier by this
pension reform administration. If
they do not allow claims he is cheated;
and if they do allow them he is still
cheated. Why, the morality Of this
pretended pension reform is below
that of the merchant who said he
would give weight and measure, but
must be allowed to cheat in the price.
Uaughter) Here the cheat is at every
point; in price, in weight, and in
measure.