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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13
rs GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEX
ANDRIA.
W oodward & Lothrop,
10th, 18th & F SITS, n. W,
WASHINGTON. D. G.
PROPOSALS.
TO CONTRACTORS.

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
CEIvED BY THE COMMITTEE ON
STREETS FOR GRADING STREETS IN
THE SECOND WARD AS FOLLOWS
Section 1.-Wythe Street from ST. Asaph
street to point 30 feet east of the centre OF
Pitt street; Pitt stcet from Wythe street to
Pendleton street Pendleton street from St
Asaph street to = point 81 feet West of the
centre of Royal street; containing approxi-
matcly 5000 yards.
Section q Wythe street from point 80
feet east of the centre of Pitt street to Fair.
fax street; Pendleton street from point 81
feet west of the centie of Royal street to Fair
fax stlcet; Royal street from Princess street
to Wythc street; containing approximately
10,500 yards.
Each bid must be accompanied by a certi-
fed check for 500 as a guantee of good faith
on the part of the bidder, and that the con-
tract will be entered into and bond ezecut,
by the bidder, on award Of the contract. Dc
fault in this respect by the successful bldd'
shall work forfeiture of deposit. Separate
bids must be made on each Section. Bids
will be opened at the Auditors Office, at J.
o'clock m. WEDNESDAY, January II, 1894
and the successful bidders will be expected to
begin work Monday, January Do. 1894
or all bids or parts of bids. All bids must be
addressed to the Chairman. Committee on
streets. Auditors office, Alexandria, Va and
marked Proposals for street grading in The
Second Ward
Plans and specifications can be seen at the
Auditor office.
Bids will be received only from residents OF
the City of Alexandria. and tbs successful bid
der will be required to employ upon the said
| work labor resident in the City of Alexandria
No asst nment OF bids. awards or contracts
will be allowed except by consent OF the
Committee on Streets. Twenty per cent OF
contract price to be retained from each est.
mate until the final estimate is made and The
work accepted by the Committee on Streets
Bond will he required with good security IL
the sum Of fifteen hundred dollars of the sue.
ceSSful bidder or bidders on each section fol-
the faithful execution of the contract aud tc
indemnify the City Council against all claims
or actions for labor. supplies. or damages
| growing out of the said work.
JAMES R. CATION.
Chairman Committee on Streets.
jan10t17
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-Captain w.
E. Garrett, of Leesburg, Grand Inner
Guard and special representative of the
Grand Lodge. X of p, of Virginia, Wis
tied Oriental Lodge, No. g., X. of p, of
this city, last night officially. P. G..
Geo. l.. Simpson in a few appropriate
remarks welcomed the guest on be-
half of the lodge, which was similarly
responded TO by the Grand Inner
Guard, after which the grand officer
took charge of the lodge. After the
transaction of the usual routine bust
ness the grand officer spoke for about
an hour in very eloquent and able
manner. After adjournment the 10 |: e
repaired to the Opera House restaurant
where bountiful collation. was served.
All present left with much reluctance
at late hour.
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CnrRog SERVICES, &C, TOMORROW

CgrRog SERVICES, &c, TOMORROW
-grisi Church. at II q. In.
and 80 D. m. by Rev. DR.. Suter.
~ Peuls Chvroh.-Services and COM
,ounion at II a. M. by Rev. DR.. Craw-
ford and p. m. by Mr.. Plummer.
cirqce Chwch.-Litany and interces-
sion at at 7 -. N. Sunday School $50
M. Morning prayer, and altar SER
wee with sermon at II a. M, Mission
school 800 p. N. Evening prayer and
sermon At 7:30 p. m.
-. Mary's Church.-First mass at I
= nj. Children's mass and instructions
~ $50 and Sunday school. Sermon
Gv Rev. H. J. Cutler and high mass at
ii an. vespers at 4 p. IN.
German Lutheran Church.-Sunday
~bool at 10 a. M. Preaching lin Ger
mani at II a. IN. by Rev. S. CHASER.
Second Presbyterian Church.-Preach-
agatha. IN. anG 7:30 p. m. by Rev.
Baptist Ghmeh.-Preaching at II a.
"a and $50 p. n. by Rev. ]. H. Butler.
Trinity Meth. Epi,. huch.-Services
,sllA. M. by Rev. W. II. McAllister.
and Al $50 p. IN. Mrs. Hartsock.
4rth. Epis. Church South.-Prcach-
ins at II a. IN. and $50 p. m.by Rev.
Thomas E. Carson.
Meth. Prot. Church.-Services at IL
a. E. and $50 p. In. by Rev. F. I. Ben
son.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
rooms at 4 p. Iii. Service of prayer and
praise with short address.
Roberts Chapel, Dr. T.. Church (coloreO
Preaching at II a. IN. and s p. N. by
Rev. Chestnut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13


THE CIRCUIT JUDGESHlPs; ne ueln-
ocratc caucus in Richmond last night,
after somewhat exciting contest, nom
mated Robert X. Prentls, OF suffolk,
for Judge of the first judicial circuit
The other candidates were Judge =. w.
Ilil, the incumbent, and Judge J. NJ.
Keeling. OF Princess Anne. The charge
Asts made that Judge Hill was slow IN
rendering decisions. and That no doubt,
resulted in his defeat. The vote was
Hill. ~. Keeling. 81 Frentls 81 Sen
ator Thomas " HARRISON OF v n
chester was nominated ior the Judge
sbipos Tie tuc..jll circuit oyer Jud2e
Tnrncr the incumbent ny vote Of g
80 50. Delegate John I, Shelley. Of
.Smythe. was nominated by acclama-
e'on for the sixteenth circuit. and ".
7. Miller Of Wise. was nominated 10y
reclamation tort the seventeenth cir
cult The nomination Of Judge for
the eleventh circuit, to succeed Judge
lanes Keith, recently elected to the
Court Of Appeals was postponed to
next "Wednesday night.
" Hc'i HVIHiHs'' lNH9 w 49, "a
Eleventh Circuit were declared IL order
Delegate Willard presented the name
OF Hon. Chas. +. Nicol. When ne closed
his remarks Delegate Pitcher asked
that this nomination be postponed 10
some future date. Senator Mushbach
urged the caucus to adopt Mr.. Pitcher
motion. He said if this were not done
the body:would find itselfin fight some
what similar to that through which 1t
mad just passed. He asked that the
nomination be passed by in the interest
OF harmony.
Senator Mushbach also asked for q
postponement in order to decide delln-
itely certain matters, and If that was
done, there was posslolilty tnat only
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13
Under VearSa|e

We have placed on our
counter an immense variety Of
ladies muslin underwear of
every description at unap-
proachable prices. They were
made by one of the largest
manufacturers to our own or
der, we specifying the material
to be used, and we can there
fore recommend their wear.
We are now constantly re-
ceiving goods for early spring
use. One lot chemises, good
muslin, nicely trimmed with
edge, &c; one lot do, good
muslin, yoke Of inserting,
Hamburg edge to match, with
8 rows tucking, usually sold at
75c, price 400; one lot draw
ers, good muslin, 5 rows tuck
ing and hem, 24c; one lot do.
5 rows putting, nicely finished,
$50; one lot do good muslin,
trimmed with wide henstitched
embroidery 400; one lot do,
fine cambria, inserting and
edge to match, 74c one lot
gowns, fine muslin, extra long,
nicely finished, 400 one lot do.
fine muslin, yoke Of inserting
and tucks, collars and cuffs
trimmed with embroidery, FAC;
one lot do. at 99c, fine muslin,
yoke all over embroidery and
finished with cambria edges to
match, extra long one lot Of
skirts, good muslin, 8 rows
tucks and cambria ruffle, 400 :;
one lot do, good muslin, Ham
burg ruhle, Il yard deep, 74c;
one lot do. 99c; corset covers
from aye to 400; infants
slips at 49c, reduced from 81.
The above are excellent values
way under regular prices.
ust received a new lot Of
Sea Island Percals, Hamburg
and Nainsook Embroiderles,
all widths, white and colored.
All Ladies Cloaks will be
sold at one-half of former rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

WATCH SToLEN.-A gold watch be-
longing to Mrs. Gibson, widow Of Mr.
VIM. Gibson, was stolen from that lady's
residence, on Pitt street, between Cam
eron and King, at an early hour last
night. Some friends having occasion TO
visit Mrs. Gibson found the front door
other house open, and upon entering in
formed her ofthe fact. Mrs Gibson sub
sequently proceeded to her bed room to
ascertain if anything had been stolen
and found that her watch had been
taken from its case On the bureau, but
that her purse, which was lying beside
it, Lad beer left The police were mott
fed and are endeayoring TO ferret out the
thiei.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

TIME FOLLrWIN is list of claims paid
Il by the METROPOLITAN LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY. of New York, in the
Alexandria, Va, District during the past few
days, amounting to $2,239: John S Hanna,
Herudon. Va Chas. Mifllcton. no Commerce
street Harry II. Bateman, 800 north Alfred
street; Harris Mcknight, Seminary, Va,
Geo. w. Crump, 81 franklin street; John +.
Bowen. Waterloo, Va. Lee Maxwell. corner
Fairfax and Wolfe streets; Lucy Harris, Ar
lmgton, Va. Mary Thompson, 903 Princess
street BRANCH OFFICE.
3O3 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

much so that DR.. Dunn, veterinary SUI
geon, was summoned. The doctor,
upon examining the animal, said it
showed symptoms of rabies, but that
it could not then be definitely proven
that it was mad, and not until day or
two later. Last night the dogs condi-
ton became alarming, and it finally
d I'd. DR.. Dunn this morning made an
autopsy OF the dead canine which
proved that it had gone mad before it
expired. Mr.. Armstrong left for New
York this morning with his child, whom
he will place under the Pasteur treat
ment. Mrs. Armstrong is not in the
city, having gone north a few days ago
to visit her mother, who is quite i'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

BUILDING AssocIATIoN.-The Old
Dominion Building Association, which
has been in successful operation since
lSS2, is now winding UP its business.
To accommodate those of its members
who wish to continue their savings,
or any others who may want to sub
scribe, the managers propose to issue q
new series OF stock in the Old Domin-
ion Perpetual Association. Already
quite number of shares have been
taken, and those who wish to subscribe
car send their names 10 either OF the
following gentlemen: Jno. r. Iim-
norman, president; i. E. Uhler, sec
retarv: Worth Hultish, Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

I. o. o. FAT a regular meeting Of
Potomac Lodge, No. IS, l. 0. o. F., the
following officers were duly installed by
D. D. c. NJ, w. D. Zimmerman, for the
ensuing term of six months
Sitting P c., P. E. Cliff; N. g., F.
S. Ballenger V. c., j. d Ashford p.
s., G.. T. Price R. S, w. E. Latham ;
Chaplain, E. Lyles l. g., f. Guisen-
daffer o. g., J. T. Watkins r. S. to
n. G., D. r. Stansbury ; L. S. to n. G.,
Geo. Wilton R. S. to V. g., r. +. l..
Tyler L. S. to V. g., j. F. Birrell {;
Warden, It. n Fairfax Conductor, c.
II. Klaus; r. S. S., H. J. Butcher l.. s.
S. ID. F. Young.
The degree staff will meet Monday
night at o'clock for rehearsal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Stephen Woolls,
who for the past year or two has been
employed in the Office of Major George
Duiiey, commissioner of the Revenue,
has been compelled to temporarily
cease his labors on account Of impaired
eyesight. He is now under the treat
ment of an occulist, who hopes soon to
restore his powers of vision.
Rev. Father Kenciick has returned
from Richmond.
Intelligence received here to day
from Richmond is to the effect that Mr..
Nicol will be elected Circuit Judge OF
this district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

POLICE CoURT.-Justice Thompson pre-
siding.-The following cases were
disposed of this morning:
Arthur Smith, charged with disorder
ly conduct toward Emma Carpenter,
was fined $3.50.
Henry Johnson, colored. charged
with stealing a shawl in Fairfax county,
was held for further examination.
Night Report. night was clear
and cold. Two prisoners and nine
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13
DRY GOODS.

White Tape c piece
Brass Pins lc Il paper.
Silk Tailcta Sea:nbinGings, 93lc.
Bcltin.s SC u yard.
Solid Leather Pocket Books 43,c.
Dcxters Ball Knitting Gotten SAG.
White Almond Soap 4;;.c.
HOSIERY.
Zoe Children's fast Black Hose cut to Sc.
3Oc Childrcn's iii wool Hose cut to l5c.
2;5c Ladies' all wool Hose cut TO l5c.
l5c Children's all wool Hose cut TO 63,c
l5c Ladies fast Black Hose cut to Saic.
l21ac Gents Seamless Socks cut to 63lc.
35c Gents fine Cancels Hair Socks cut to
l9c
l5c Children's fast Black Derby Ribb' d
Hose cut to sac.
GLOVES.
25c Ladies' Wool Cashmere Gloves cut to
12hc.
E35c Ladies' Wool Jersey Gloves cut to l9c.
25c Misses Cashmere Gloves cut to l9c.
25c Boys Scotch Wool Gloves cut to l9c.
25c Gents Cashmere Gloves cut to l9c.
$l25 Ladies button Kid Gloves cut to
CoRsETs.
75c Corsets, DR.. Warmers Bridal and H. &
S. Corsets, mostly large sizes, slightly soiled,
worth 75c and 81, cut to ;S3c
GENTS FURNISHINGS.
Toe Laundercd Shirts cut to 39c.
Coo 3 ply Ladies Bosom Unlaundercd
Shirts cut to 39c.
25c Heavy Outing Shirts cut to 2lc.
SOC Fancy Cheviot Shirts cut to Bic.
SOC Heavy Blue Overalls cut to 39c.
81 all wool Flannel Ovcrsh;rts cut to Csc.
25c Celluoid Collars cut l2lSc.
15c pure Linen Collars cut to Zoe.
20 Pure Rubber Suspenders cut TO 934c
$1.25 Wool Cardigan Jackets cut to 79c,
Sale opens MONDAY, January 18th, at s
o'clock
GS-No Goods charged at sale prices.
ID. BENDHEIM,
THE GREAT PRICE CUTTER.
316 KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

BADLY BURNED.-Three small COL
ored children were badly burned at
their home in the southeastern part Of
the city on Thursday evening. The
children were all on the floor near the
stove when their mother attempted to
lift boiler full of hot water from the
fire. The handle of the boiler broke
and the water was spilled over the
children burning them very badly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-An attempt
was made by thieves last night to break
into the store OF Mr.. VIM. Cook at the
corner of Cameron and Patrick streets.
The thieves took a wheelbarrow with
them in which to carry oil the plumber,
but were scared of before they had
made an entrance and left the wheel
barrow on the sidewalk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

THE MARKET to-day was only fairly
we'll supplied with country produce
and there was a falling of in the attend
ance of country people. The prices Of
vegetables remain about unchanged,
but country produce was lower. Tur-
keys sold at 14a15cper pound; chickens
60ca.$1 pair; eggs 20 cts dozen, and
butter % cts q pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13
MISSES CLOAkS AND JACKETS
ATREDTCEDPRICEs

At $3.50. Were $40 ana SIP. A small
lot of Navy Blue All-wool Cheviot Jackets,
doublc-hreasted, notched rolling collar. Sizes
u, II and 1G years.
At SIS. Were $40. Fancy Novelty Cloth
Jackets Sizes IL and 10
At So. We're $3.50 Tan Chcviot New
markets, double-brcastcd, triple adjustable
capes Size, l 4, 16, and Is years.
Third floor. 1th-st. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13
DRY GOODS,
GlaAsrro SPECIAL SALE.

Another immense merchandise movement
in order to make 4 change in our firm, hence
the urgent, pressing necessity of this ciear-
ing sale. An enormous amount of goods must
be, shall be, forced out, and forced out quick
ly By Cut Price Power. The imperative
quotations in this column are typical Of thou
sands of others to be had all over our estab
lishment. A clearing sale with us is Il clear
ing sale in every sense the term implies. A
sweeping all covering. far reaching clearing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

sun rises tomorrow at ali ; sun sets
l$ High water 1881 a. M. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13
SPECIALS IN BASKET DEPARTM'7

S125 Clothes Baskets, S5c. White Will
low, reduced to 85c.
81 Stand Work Baskets, covered. Reduced
to S3.
81 Work Baskets, silk lined. Reduced to
Gee.
15c and Zoe Work Baskets. Reduced to
12c
S1.25 Clothes Hampers, steamed willow.
Reduced 81.
1925 Palmatto Market Baskets. Reduced
to soc.
Third floor. ......................"2nd apnex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13
OFFICIAL,
)TICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

M Office TO GAS CONSUMERS
OFFICE OF ALEXANDRIA GAS WORKS,
Rooms ) AND 6, CITY HALL,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. II, 1894.
Gas consumers will please take notice that
MONDAY, the 18th day Of January, is the
last day for discount on Gas Bills ft r the quar-
ter ending December IS. 1893. and no dis
count will be allowed after that date. The
office will be opened from a. m. to 4 p. m.
Friday and Saturday, 18th and 18th, and
from a. m. to p. m, on Monday, the 10Th,
dinner hour included.
K. NJ. LATHAM, Superintendent,
r. T. COOK, Clerk. jan113t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

WEATHER PRoBABILIrIEs.-For this
..r,iou fair weather, decidedly warmer on
.indav: southcrly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

NOTICE.-At 81 meeting of the BOARD
~ OF SUPERVISORS of Alexandria coun-
ty. Va, January 9th. 1894, 1t was ordered
that meeting OF the citizens of Alexandra.
county, Va, be called at o'clock on TUES
DAY, January 10th. 1894, at the County
Court House on north Columbus street. Alex
aDdria city, Va, to discuss the matter Of IS
suing COUNTY BONDS for the improvement
of public roads, and that the clerk advertise.
the same in the Alexandria city newspapers.
and by posters.
A copy-Tcste: II II. YOUNG,
iani0 I'd Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13
BY o'Neal & Lunt, Auctionecrs.
DUBLIC SALE.

BY o'Neal Il Lunt, Auctionecrs.
DUBLIC SALE.
We will sell at public auction at the brick
house adjoining the Driving Park, near ST.
Asaph junction. THURSDAY. january 18th.
commencing at | l o'clock, Four Horses. Three
Two Horse Wagons, Two Sets of Double
Harness. One Two-Horse piow, One One Horse
Pillow. Ono Harrow Two Forks, One Moving
Scvthc. &c. all in good order
Terms made known at sale.
ianlS liz MISSES KNOXVILLE.
v7oR RENT-A COMFORTABLE HOUSE.
z : roorus with bath on Pitt. near Prince
street. Apply 20 c
ianl3 st SIG \. Washington street.
ID EST GRADUATED SUGAR sc at
ID ]. c. MILBURNS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

BITTEN BY a MAD DoG.-On We'd
nesday evening last a little son of Mr..
"A. W. Armstrong while playing with a
small pug dog belonging to Capt. Geo.
A. Mushhach at the residence of Mrs.
). NJ. Dent. on Prince street, WAS
slightly bitten over the eye by the amt
nal. 1t was supposed by the child's
parents when he came home that the
abrasion was the result of scratch,
but 1t was subsequently learned that
the child had been bitten by the dog.
eSterday the canine manifested de-
clded symptoms of hydrophobia, so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

FIRE WARDENs-The fire wardens
met yesterday evening and transacted
some routine business, after which a
communication was received from the
Columbia Engine Company stating that
that company having purchased the
engine now called the w. A. Smoot, and
put it in thorough order, would now
otter the engine to the city for 81 900.
The communication was accompanied
by certificates that the engine is in
good order. After discussion the fol-
lowing was agreed upon and ordered to
he sent to the City Council :
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. -, 1894.
To The Honorable City Council
Gentlemen : The enclosed PROPOSE
ton with certificates was received from
the Columbia Steam Fire Engine Co.,
aud after careful consideration of the
matter the following was offered by
Mr.. Geo. r. Hill, president of the Board
OF Fire Wardens
Whereas, The Columbia Steam Fire
Engine Co. has offered to the city of
Alexandria, through the department,
the double pump engine NV. A.
Smoot,a formerly the Addison - and
whereas, this board is of opinion that a
reserve engine to be used when either
OF the regular engines are out of SER
vice for repairs or other reasons would
be great advantage to the department
IN lis work,
Therefore, resolved, that we com
mend the question of the purchase o
such reserve engine to the action OF
the City Council, Respectfully,
LOUIS BRILL,
Sec. Board of Fire Wardens.
DR. L. A. Dunn was elected veterina
ry surgeon for the department..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

WRAPS. WRAPS
In our Cloak Department we have just
halved former prices. They must be sold and
this is the way we are going to do it,
S12 Fine Beaver Jackets, tight fitting fur
and braid trimmed, Columbian Cape cut to
1898.
SO Fine Diagonal Jackets, latest styles,
cut to S7.9S.
$50 Mourning Jackets cut sos.
- Jackets, last season sstyIcs, cut to S2.19.
s. 30 Black Chcyiot Jackets cut TO S'l.15.
50 Misses Grctchcns, with capes, cut TO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-13

Sec Board of Fire Wardens.
DR.. Il. A. Dunn was elected veterina-
ry surgeon for the department..
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1894-03-30
Appeal for Assistance.

The following appeal in behalf
If the Soldiers Home has been
addressed 10y General Watts to
tile Police Jnries or the various
parishes OF the State:
ALEXANDRIA, La, }
Feby. %, 1894. !
To the President and Mrrulersof
the Police Jury, Parish ot-
As Commander of the Contr,l.
crate Veterans, | c,nsi,ler it II
duty that | owe to tn. MANNED
and disabled soldiers, d a duty
that | owe to you a* rsfNt .s,.nta.
tive lm',y"f the various Parishes,
to appeal t" yon for ai'l for the
Soldiers Home, I.,catc'l in New
Orleans.
l feel confident that you will
make an appropriation tor this
sacred purpose; that Your action
would l1 approved by your con
stituents, and for which w"
wonltl receive the gratitude ri
those you aid, and as we'll "t
every Confederate soldier. The
parishes of Rapi'Ies and Laf.y-
cite have already made app,'-
wiati"ns and | appeal to you t''
Il d in the same liberal nIalncv.--
The COVER ment Of the United
States aids and provides tor its
disabled snl,liers-lei j.. lis help
ours. GOE. O. WATTS.
Major General Commanding LII,
Division U. Z. V.
All appropriations should liz
sent to Col. Neil Willett, 1863
GAvier street, New Orleans.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1894-03-30

line, and from there, down to a
short distance above New Or
leans, is slowly rising
AT Memphis on Tuesday the
river was stationary, hut at Cairo
a rise of inches in "a hours was
reported.
The upper Ohio is falling, and
10 Immediate danger is threat
enel from that quarter.
The Arkansas, from its head
waters down, for a considerable
distance, is falling rapidly.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1894-03-30

Notice is hereby given that !
will sell 1T public auction at the
court hp,,sb dior in the town Of
Columbia, La, on Saturday, the
31st day If March, 1894, I"
the last and highest bidder, tor
cash, the following descrilx-'l
property, ~ wit: One Cream
Colored Bnii Z or 8 years olsl,
marked with split in right ear
and nu,ler slope in left ear.
The sa,ne having lHen reported
to me as m rstray by A. J. Gore,
Justice of the Peace fur ward l,
Caldwell parish, In.
Given under my hand and seal
officially this the 10th day ot
February, 1894.
NJ. L. MECoM,
Clerk 4th District Court.