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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

TOO Much Reality In u.

An actress who has played for
several years tho part Of an old
and crooked woman in aplay that
has,haa an extended run is obliged to
give up the role for a curious reason
She fluids that she is growing one
sided and has pronounced stoop
that does not vanish when she leaves
the stage.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Commeuds itself 10 the well-informed,
10 do pleasantly and eifectually what
was formerly done in the crudest man
nerand disagreeably rs well. Tocleanse
the system and break up colds. head
aches aud levers without unpleasant
after affects, use the delightful liquid
laxative remedy. Syrup Of Figs
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Any sudden change in the condition 81 the
atmosphere is certain TO bring its harvest
of coughs and colds. These, II suffered TO
run on are likely TO terminate in consump-
ton; but they may be readily cured by Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

A clean cork IS valuable polisher
uscd with powder or oil for such
things as andirons, rods, TOOLS
hinges. etc. For removing spots
from marble II is better than "a cloth
n nnplying pumice or rotten stone
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12
AN ArtI.t.

The visitor at the boarding house was
entertaining one or two of his friends
at the piano, and two boarders were lis
tening at the head of the stairs.
who's that at the piano. asked one.
BLAMED If | know" was the reply;
"he hits the piano as if he were black
smith, but he murders the music like a
butcher. Detroit Free Press
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12
rhc nnc E.centIon.

A village cure at wedding dinner
held out his glass after each dish was
served. with the remark, " My children,
we must drink wine with this
At the tenth repetition of the form
ula. Pardon, NJ. lc Cure. said one OF
the guests. but with what would you
not drink wine2'
"With water, my son. -Argonaut
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Mrs. Gazzam Tomorrow Is your
.lny ont. | believe, LouiscP
ionisc. who once served u Boston
family Tomorrow will DO my uay
out, madame.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Tourists tickets now on sac TO all points.
Unnoseekers' ;icsets at half fare on ex-
cursion dates, April 18th and May stE. For
rates or folders giving full description OF
lands. climate, Sc, eau at Wabash Ticket
Office, No. lJl2 Farnam Street, or write
GRO n. CLAYTON, y. w. L, Agt.,
Omaha, Neb
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Carpenters, and other mechanics, who are
so apt to fall from scaffolds and disloeate a
limb, win please remember that there Ia
nothing so good for Inflammation as Saliva
ton OH, the greatest cure for sprains and
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12
The first Look printed was the bible.

The bearer OF good news always has a
pleasant voice.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12
cM e/eMs .AkNZ1

For "worn-out," rundown debilitated
school teachers, milliners, dreSsmakers, seam
stresses, general houseGeepers, and over
worked and feeble women generally, DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the best OF
an restorative tones. IL is not ''cure-all,n
but admirably fulfills a singleness Of pur-
nose, being a most potent specific for all
those chronic weaknesses and diseases pecu-
liar 10 women. 1t is q powerful, general As
well as uterine, tonic and nervine, and inn
parts vigor and strength 20 the whole system.
1t cures weakness of the stomach, indiges-
ton, bloating, nervous prostration, hysteria,
debility and sleeplessness A Treatise los
nsres, Ulustrated), on Woman and Her
Diseases sent sealed IN plain enuetope, on
receipt Of ten cents TO pay postage. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buff
falo, n. Y. It contains vast number OF
testimonials with half tone, or phototype
portraits Of their authors and gives the fun
| address Of each.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Ask about the wonderful climate and
resources Of Southern California There
never was such and opportunity for
home seekers. For information regard
ing this section. address, J. A. Allison,
brewster block. san Diego, California,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Tor Throat Diseases, Coughs. Colds,
etc, effectuai relief is FOUND IN the use Of
"Bro,cn's Brunchigl Toohes." Price - cts.
Sold only "a borcs.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

What is the Oldest table in the world The
multiplication table.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

The first American paper was made from
straw in 1928.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Beecham's Pills will dislodge bile, stir up
the liver, cure sick hesda hes. and make you
feel well % cents a box.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

4 lad man can never own anything that
is tirelroof
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

shtloh's Consumption Cus-
IL soid on guarantees. 1t cures lncipent Consump-
llon lI + the lest cough Cure 25ets, 50cts. Si0o
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12
rAKLY cnKN oyEk ] roor IoNe.

Salzer illustrates in colored plate
new early corn, a giant Of its kind, and
offers $500 in gold for the largest ear
in 1894 In addition TO this early Giant
corn, which yielded in 1898 ITO bushels
per acre, he has over twenty other pro-
life field corns. He has the best fodder
corn in the world He is the largest
grower Of farm seeds, such as oats,
barley. wheat. millet, potatoes, etc, in
America. Fifty kinds of grasses and
cloyerS.
III You viii Cut This Out and Send II
With i5c 10 the John A. Salzer Seed Co, La
Crosse. Wis, you will receive large pack
age Of above Giant corn and his mammoth
catalogue.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Which river is the ooldesti The Isis rOS
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

"Did you ever notice how Cholly's
cigar Keeps going ous9h said one
Young man TO another
Yes.
"Strange, isn't IL?
Not very II 1t wants 30 go out,
/ don't see how Cholly's going TO
help It. The cigarette is certainly
GOOD dcal the stronger.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

4 On the Alps vinegar is made Of milk
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

A woman without jealousy is like ball
without elasticity.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Pierce's Favorits Prescription, for svcorN
rhea and uterine debility than l have for
sixteen years / am cured of my trouble,
and now weigh one hundred and sixty-six
pounds, whereas nv weight for many years
stood at one hundred andtwenty i've pounds.
With pleasure remain"
4--ytlx
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12
4ns~ HA41tef #a&A

The following is from Mrs H. A. Meal
lister, of Linn Rock, jackson Co, Ala; Il
was in bad health age was working upon
me. and / had liberation of the womb
could not get about. / took DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription and it cured me ; I
felt ten years younger. have not had any
return OF nv trouble I am the mother of
thirteen children and am fifty-three years
old, have never seen better woman's friend
than your medicine. ] have recommended
it TO my friends here, and it has never failed
in any case, so let mo thank you for the
good it did men Yours truly,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

The devil can catch grumbler with a
bare hook
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Hcgeman's Camphor Ice with Glycerlne.
The orig aal and only genuine. Cures Chapped Hands
aud face Cold sores, Sc. e. g, Clark Co..N.haNenCi-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

Members OF the Austrian Parliament get
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

The Mid-winter Fair Success
To reach it take the only direct line, the
Union Pacific.
Through first and second-class s.eepers,
diners. Our advertising matter tells you
All about IL. T., l. LoMAN,
Cont. Pass. & TIT. At. Omaha. Neb.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

"Hnasan's Magic Corn SRlve."
z Warranted 10 cure or money rciunded Am your
I druggist for 10. Price - cents.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

An ordinary piano contains a mile Q
wire.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-12

California for Health, Pleasure and Profit.
II going for either, take the direct route,
the Union Pacific,
The only line running first and second
class sleepers and dining cars to San Fran
cisco. -,
Send for our new 1894 pamphlets All
about the Mid-Winter Fair,
4. L. LoMAx, Gent, Pass. & Tiki Aet.,
Omaha, Neb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
@G GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEX
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop,
roth, 18th & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

This is the shortest day of the year.
There were no cases for trial in the
Police Court this morning.
Eight dodgers were accommodated at
the station house last night.
A child of Prof. T. E. Dulany, the
well-known barber, died last night.
The old wooden pump at the corner
of First and Columbus streets has been
removed and a modern iron pump Is
being put in the well there in its place.
Notwithstanding the "hard times"
the Christmas trade is considered good.
Everything most is cheap and there are
many novelties. The "substantials," "
of course, must be had.
The DeMoss Family gave an excel
lent moral entertainment at Sarepta
Hall last night under the auspices OF
the Nj. P. Church, but the audience was
not as large as was expected. All pre-
sent, however, enjoyed the entertain
ment.
Hite Peckham defeated Jim Moran
at the Washington Athletic Club last
night. Jack Ryan, of Chicago, who
was to have met Peckham, failed to
appear and Moran was substituted.
The latter is said to have received a
severe drubbing.
Oyerseer of Outdoor Poor Shock has
determined to issue supplies to white
and colored people on separate days,
the number OF colored people being SO
much greater than that of the whites
that the latter are crowded while both
are admitted on the same days.
The Junior Order of American Me-
chanics are making arrangements for q
celebration in this city on the 22d Of
February next. Judge Duke is expect
ed to deliver an address at the Opera
House that night on Virtue, Liberty
and Patriotism. 1t has not yet been
decided whether the order will have q
street parade.
At the Alexander Island track yesterday
Jockey Harry Manlove was ru ed OF for ap'
preaching other jockeys to pull horses. The
Judges announced the evidence against Man
love was most conclusive. Judge Gleason,
starter in the third race, fell and broke leg
having to be killed.
The conservation exercises Of Ascension
Prot slant Episcopal Church were held in
Washington yesterday, Bishop Paret OIL
ciatine. Bishop Randolph, Of Virginia, de-
livered the sermon
There was another very heavy frost this
,,or,,inc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

REUNIoN OF MosBY's MEN.-Mr.
John Il. Alexander, of Leesburg, was
in the city yesterday and conferred
by's command upon the proposed re,
union of that command at some um a
during Colonel Mosby's present Vlslg 70
the East. Mr.. Alexander stated tnat
he had recently seen Colonel Mosoy IN
Warreuton, and that he was much IN
terested in the proposition to get as
many as possible of those men togeth-
or who have not met in any body since,
ON April 81. 1865, at Salem, in Fau-
ouier county, he "disbanded them IN
9reference to surrendering them to
their enemies Mr.. Alexander pro-
Noses that the reunion shall take place
a. Alexandria on Wednesday, the loth
of January. He has communlcaeed1
with nearly $50 of Mosby's men, and
finds general desire among them 70 =.
get together once more. a banquet : Is
s propo ed, at which Colonel Mosby vii!
BE pr sent to preside over ms men, n,
aud the OCCASION promises to be one ao Oh
singular interest. Mr.. Alexander
wishes all of the old command VINO can
attend to communicate with MN al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
FAIRFAX NOTES

S. T. Terrett was appointed and has
qualified as land assessor for the North
district.
There will be masquerade ball at
the residence of Mr.. George d. Wat
kins on the evening of the 18th inst.
Mr.. Thomas II. Carter and family
have removed from their home near
Raveusworth to Alexandria for the
winter. .
Mrs. Julia Robertson died Wednesday
morning of cancer at the residence OF
her nephew, Mr.. A. W. Gooding, OF
Centreville.
The gentlemen of Annandale have
organized string band. 1t will meet
twice week to practice, and will De
on hand at all social entertainments
during the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burkolder have
issued cards for the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Matte, to Mr.. Archi-
bald Richards, of Alexandris, to take
place the 23d of January in the Metho-
dist Church at Vienna.
Mr.. Guy Broadwater, son of MIR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
T.OUDOUN NOTES.

Mr.. Eugene Lickey, son of Mr.. Chas.
Lickey, living on the road from Round
Hill to Silcott Springs died from ex-
posture Tuesday night of last week.
At noon on Wednesday, December
18th, Mr.. ]. F. Brawner, of Aide, an d
Miss S. Edmonia Edwards were united
in marriage at the brides home at
Leesburg.
Col. E. V. White and his bride reach
ed their home in Leesburg last Tues
day evening, after somewhat extend
ed bridal trip, mainly spent in St:
Louis. The colonel looks as bright and
happy as the flower that always faces
the sun.
The new courthouse at Leesburg is
now completed, the surrounding debris
removed, good broad pavement laid
around the building, the shade trees
properly trimmed and the yard neatly
cleaned and given a good coating Of
manure to protect and strengthen the
grass, which altogether gives the
court green quite an attractive, ii not
to say really handsome appearance.
Although the Board of Supervisors ap-
propriated $4,000 for the building, we
understand the whole expense incurred
in completing and furnishing the struc.
ture will not exceed 81, 000.-Mirror
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
ISAAC BICHBERG.

Arthur Broadwater, is extremely i'll at
his home in Loredo, Texas, and no
hopes are entertained for his recovery.
His brother, Mr.. R. F. Broadwater, left
here on Tuesday night for Loredo.
Cards are out for the marriage of
Miss Elizabeth Janney, daughter of
Mrs. Edith Janney, of Occoquan, to
Mr.. Alfred B. Carter, of Baltimore, the
ceremony TO take place at $50 p. H.,
in the Methodist church at Occoquan,
on the 9th inst.
In the County Court this week,
Ezekiel Bellield was indicted for horse
stealing, and George Knight for assault
with intent to kill. Bell6eld plead
guilty and was sentenced to eight years
in the penitentiary. Knights case was
continued to 2nd day of next court.
Henry Williams for horse stealing was
sent to the penitentiary for twelve years.
Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

PERsoNAL.-Mr. A. J. Christie. of
the glass works at West Eud, has gone
to Pennsylvania to spend the holidays.
Mrs. George e. Price continues i'll at
her residence on north Fairfax street.
Mr.. John Sweden and Mrs. Susan
Hall were married last evening by Rev.
w. H. McAllster
Mr.. B. B. Smith, who has been quite
sick for the past few days, is improving.
Mr.. Tilley, of Washington, who is
connected with the race track, is i'll at
the Alexandria Infrmary.
Mrs. Meredith accompanied Con-
gresham Meredith to Washington yes.
terday to make preparations for the
Christmas festivities at their hospitable
nome at Manassas. There son, who
has been seriously i'll for several weeks,
is much improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

THE CALF ATE THEIR SCRUB. y
The Hughes brothers, well-knowu
'possum hunters of this city, left here
last Tuesday night, accompanied by
George Sullivan, on an electric car for
hunt in the neighborhood of Mount
Vernon. Not meeting with any sue
cess after travelling through briers
for three hours, and getting
disconsolate, they decided to rest
awhile, placing their lunch, consisting of
dozen buns. on the ground beside
them. Being overcome by exhaustion
from their long walk, they were soon
resting serenely in the arms of Nor
pheus. About this time calf happen
ed to discover the lunch and proceed
ed to satisfy the cravings of its hun
ger by devouring their grub" Upon
waking and and discovering their d.
lemma they sadly wended their way
home, after receiving several slight
scratches from the briers, vowing that
they would stop 'possum hunting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
IN GIRLS, DEPARTMENT

We offer some very stylish and seryiceable
Jackets and Wool Dresses at Reduced Prices.
Stylish Kersey Cloth Jackets, brown, navy,
and black, very full sleeves. Reduced from
50 to So.
Atwood Jackets, navy blue, rolling collar,
broad rcvers. Reduced from So to $3.50.
Extremely Stylish Jackets, brown and navy,
handsomely braided. Reduced from $3.50
to 50.
Atwood Serge Dresses, very fine, lined
throughout, deliberately trimmed with Persian
braid. Reduced from 81 to So.
Long Coats, in stylish novelty mixtures,
latest styles, Reduced from $1075 to 81. so.
Very Handsome Long Coats, plain and
novelty cloths, single or triple oapes. Re-
duced from SIS to $40.
Third floor ..............llth st. buildingl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

NEW ELECTRIC LINE.-Au under
ground electric road is being constructed
from the main line of the electric road
at New Alexandria over to the Deis
factory-a distance of about one-fourth
of mile. This line is being construct
ed to test new system which it is said
will be adopted by the electric railway
company when they extend their line
into Washington city, should the sys
tenn give the satisfaction its inventors
claim it will.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

CHRISTMAS SERvIcEs.-At the Ger
man Lutheran Church Rev. S. CHASER,
pastor, Christmas will be fifty observed
by appropriate services. On Christmas
Day there will be a festival service
with Christmas sermon in German at
IL a. m. At 1880 p. NJ, same day,
there will be Christmas exercises by the
Sunday and parish schools. Ar elabo-
rate programme will be carried out.
Responsive recitations, referring to the
nativity of the Saviour, interspersed
with the beautiful Christmas carols,
will be in order. The music will be
augmented by cornet accompaniment,
played by Mr.. F. Pitt. A large
Christmas tree will offer the appropri-
ate decoration. The children's service
will begin at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21
DRY GOODS.

GR(IA Rush.
Both stores crowded with
eager buyers. Why? The
reason is apparent. We have
the largest assortment, the
greatest collection of holiday
goods ever brought to Alexan-
dria and at the very lowest
prices. We have departed
from and forgotten values and
profits. 1t is your trade we
want we mean and intend to
supply Alexandrians, or at
least a good majority of them,
with holiday goods. Our name
shall be a household name on
Xmas day. There is neither
time nor space to enumerate
the articles to be found in both
OF our extensive establish
ments, but we can repeat that
there can be found the choicest
assortment of holiday special
ties, and we invite your inves-
tigation to substantiate our
claim. We beg and request
you not to defer your pur-
chases until the last moment,
but make your selection now
while both stocks are brim full
of suggestions. We have a
corps of efficient and polite
salespeople. They will assist
you in making your selections.
Come all come early! The
two big stores-n. e. and S. e.
corners King and Royal SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

PACKAGE FOUND. A tramp appear
ed at The station house last night with
registered package which he said ne
found Yesterday near Burke's station
and which is supposed to have fallen
from mail car. 1t was addressed to a
gentleman in Petersburg and had been
sent by jeweIer in Syracuse, n. Y.
Postmaster Carlin was notified OF the
facts in the case and he communicated
them to the Postoffice Department IN
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

The SOUTHERN RAILwAY.-Presi-
dent Spencer has had prepared for the
information of the security-holders a
statement showing the earnings of the
roads now comprising the Southern
system, gross and net, for each month
of the fiscal years 1891, 1872, 1913, and '9i,
and the first four months of the cur
rent year. 1t shows that the sytem
q, 400 miles, has earned in the first four
mouths of the current fiscal year, gross.
6,l49. PAT, an increase Of 1929 1874, and
net. 81 ,936, ss7, an increase of $4S6, 272.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

THIS LITERARY CLAss.-The subjects
for CO.. slderation tonight by theLiterary
Class ar: Geography, Arithmetic, Civil
Government, Under the U. 5. Constltu-
ton who are citizens, When only may
he writ of habeas corpus be suspended.
In case of removal or disability OF both
Governor and Lieutenant-Governor
who shall act as Governor, OF whom Is
the electoral college composed. The
class will take recess after tonight
until the first Friday of January next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

UNION STREET.-THE tearing up OF
the old cobble stones on Union street,
north of King, was commenced to day.
The repaving of Union street with rub
HE stone from Duke street to King has
been almost finished. The work Is be-
;ne we'll done by the Southern Railway
60 and soon Union street will be one
of the best paved in the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-21

Leesburg, i'll order that the necessary
arrangements may be made.-Rich-
mond Times.
1t is understood that the reunion of
Col. Mosby's command will be held at
Odd Fellows Hall, in this city, on Jan
uary 16, and that a very handsome
banquet will be rendered him there.