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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-07

How He CHOSE A CLERK.-A lawyer
advertised for clerk The next morl
ing the office was crowded with appli-
cants-all bright, and many suitable.
He badc them wait until all should al
rive, and then arranged them all in Il
row, and said he would tell them q
story, note their comments, and judge
from that whom he would choose.
"a certain farmer" began the law
yer, "was troubled with red squirrel
that got in through a hole in his barn
and stole his seed corn. he resolved
to kill the squirrel at the first oppor-
tunity. Seeing it go in at the hoe
one noon, he took his shotgun and fired
away. The first shot set the barn on
fire."
''Did the barn burn 2" said one of
the boys.
The lawyer, without answer, contin-
ued
"And seeing the barn on fire, the
farmer seized pail of water and ran to
put it out"
''Did he put it out? ?" said another.
rs ue DaSStu luSluV' 'io NV"i S""N
to. and the barn was soon in flames.
When the hired girl rushed out with
more water
"Did they all burn up?" said another
boy.
The lawyer went on without answer:
''Then the old lady came out, and all
was noise and confusion, and every
body was trying to put out the
fire." "Did anyone burn up?" said
another.
The lawyer said "There, that will
do: You have all shown great interest
in the story
But observing one little bright-eyed
fellow in deep silence, he said Nov,
my little man. what have You 10 say -
The little fellow blushed. grew un-
easy, and stammered out Il want to
know what became of that squirrel !;
that's what want to know
You'll do, said the lawyer: ''vou
are my man; you have not been switch
ed off bv a confusion and burn burning,
and the hired girls and water pals.
You have kept your eye on the squr-
rel."-Tdct IN Court.
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LEGAL.

4 DMINISTRATOR'S N0TICE.--Having
~ qualified as administrator of WILLIAM
Ii. BURGESS deceased, all persons hav-
ing claims against the estate are hereby noti
fed to present the same, du V authenticated
TO me, and all persons indebted 10 said estate
are required 10 make immediate settlement.
WM. II. SMITH, City Sergeant,
ian17 I'm Administrators.
NIRGGNIA: In the Clerks Office of the
Y Corporation Court of the city of Alexan-
dra, on the Sth day of January, 1894.
The Cleveland Ship Building Company VS.
the Haskin Wood Vulcanizing ompany
Of Washington. d. c., William E. Clark,
Nathaniel Wilson, Theodore l.. Hobrook,
Levi WoOdbcrry. Clarence F. Norment and
f. l.. White.
Memo: The object of this suit is to enforce
the Mechanics lien against property Of the
Haskin Wood Vucanzng Company of
Washington, D. C., for S2072401, with in
terest thereon from June Both, 1893 until
paid, and to subject the assets Of said defend
ants to the payment of its debts.
The defendants, William f. Clarke Ma
thancl Wilson, Theodore L. Holbrook,
Levi Woodhcrry, Clarence F. Norment
and E. L. White, not having entered
their appearance and given security ac-
cording to the act of Assembly and the rules
Of this Court, and it appearing by an affidavit
that they are non-re.idcnts of this State; ii
is ordered that the said defendants appear
here within fifteen days after due pub
lication of this order and do what is necessary
to protect their interests in this suit and that
a copy of this order be forthwith inserted i'll
the Alexandria Gazette. ancwspapcr published
in the city of Alexandria, once :; week for four
successive weeks, and posted at the front door
of the Court House of this city. A copy
Tcstc JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk,
ByJ. T. CALLAHAN, Dep. CPk.
John VI. Johnson, p. q. jan9 w4w
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NEW 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 adj
vantage of. Our buyer has returned from
New York with many bargains. dollar
buys more to-day than ever. it is Impossible
in this limited space to mention but icw OF
our novelties. so we invite yon 10 come ana
see what attractive goods We have; Note the
following: A beautiful line ofClocks' most aP-
nroved make. "a finer line never shown III
alexandria). Haviland China, new shape,
new decorations new Fancy Dresden, Ban
nuet Roudoir and Piano Lamps Five o clock
Tea Kettles and Stands; Jewett's Chating
DISHES (you must see these) Royal Rubian,
Rome. Indian Glass and many other fancy
wares. Besides the cheapest line of Vases,
Mugs Cups, Sauce1s. 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
ral,les than combination store, and know
more about line they devote their entire at
tention to than outsiders have an opportunity
to do.
STORE OPEN AT NIGHT UNTIL TEN
O'CT O('E
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DRY GOODS.
424 KING ST.

OUR ANNUAL CLEARING SALE WILL
COMMENCE TUESDAY, THE 10TH.
Stock taking over we find our stock much
heavier than usual at this season; we have
therefore decided to make
EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTIONS
in every line, the original cost will not be
taken into consideration.
We mesn to reduce stock. This fact will
be recognized by all who will take the time
to read this advertisement.
The first and dcercst cut will be in our
GENTLEAIEN'S UNDERWEARSTOCK
it being conceded by all that we carry the
largest and most complete line of these goods
in the city. We feel that even though the
season is advanced and stock somewhat
broken, we can offer line that cannot fail TO
please the most fastidious underwear buyer.
In Scarlet Mcdicatcd Flannel Shirts and
Drawers the reduction will be as follows
Suits that were $3.50 aud $4 cut to $3.50.
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OFFICIAL.

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
OFFICE OF THE Con- Is or TIE SINKING Fund,
RTCHMoND, Va, February 1891.
rNHE LEGISLATURE HAS PASSED AN
at, approved January 81, 1894, allowing
all parties holding VIRGINIA SECURITIES
who failed to fund them under act of Febru-
ary 20, 1892, until June 30, 1891, to do so on
the same terms and under the same condi-
tions as provided in said act Of February 20,
1892
Rates for funding the different classes of Sc
curities, &c, will be furnished on application
All exchange must be done in person or by
attorney, as we will not send bonds through
the mails; nor by express unless the express
messenger he empowered to sign a receipt on
our books. JOSIAH RYLAND, JR.,
Second Auditor and President of Board of
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund.
feb3 1aw4w
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Cant. Kay.s Discarded Hat.

Captain Kay, of the British navy,
saye Youths Companion, was at anchor
in Alden harbor after three years in the
East Indies. Being now on his way
home, he began to clear out his cabin.
Among his traps was hat case, which,
being opened, disclosed Il tile which
had once been new and fashionabl1,
but was now moth-eaten aud out OF
date. Inside Of it, in indelible ink, was
printed its owners name. The captain
glanced at it, and said TO his servant,
Throw it overheard"
Overheard it went Soon afterward
one of the crew of a boat from the flag
ship, coming from the shore, espied the
hat floating on the water, picked it up,
read the name inside, and carried it TO
the commander of his ship, who in turn
sent it to Captain Kay with his com
pliments, supposing it to have fallen
overheard.
Hang the hat y said Captain Kay,
and he chucked it overheard again,
adding, "Tell your commander I'm very
much obliged to him.
Two hours afterward the hat again
reappeared, this time with Captain
Ms compliments. Captain N was
the commander ofan American man-of-
war lying farther down the harbor, and
the hat had been picked up by one Of
his boats. Captain N had dried it
carefully, and then sent it to its owner.
"Tell Captain NJ am greatly
obliged to him." said Captain Kay, and
the American officer departed.
"Confound the hat !" said Captain
Kay. II shall have to ask N to din
ner. Here, being me a lump Of coal, or
something else that is heavy"
A lump of coal was placed in the hat,
and the hat was taken down the ac-
commodation ladder, carefully allowed
to fill with water, and watched until it
sank
CHATS the last of that y said Capt.
Kay.
Two days later parcel arrived, aa-
dressed to Captain Kay, II. NJ. :.
S-,nwith fourteen rupees, eight annas
to pay. THE money was paid, the par
eel opened, and behold here once
more was the discarded hat, looking
more dsreputable than ever.
With it was a very civil note from
the Alden superintendent of police. y
diving, boy, he explained, had brought
up the hat The superintendent had
found the owners name inside. He
had taken for granted that Captain
Kay would wish the boys honesty re-
wa-ded, and so had taken the liberty
to give him rupee. He hoped his
action would meet with approval. The
police station fees We're one rupee,
with boat hire twelve rupees, eight an
mas.
Captain Kay paid these different
charges; then he ordered big fire
lighted in the stoke-hole, and after
jumping on the hat he ordered it push
ed into the hottest part of the furnace.
He watched it burn, and even as it
crumbled into ashes the inscription,
captain Kay, Il. NJ was still visible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-07
AUCTION SAFES
BY 0'Nea! Il Lunt. Auctionccrs.

BY ONeal Il Lunt, Auctionccrs.
H>RUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AND Let
will sell on SATURDAY. February 10th
ut 12 o'clock, in front of the Market Build
ing, the STORE and DWELLING situated at
The southeast corner of Royal and Oronoco
streets, fronting 20 feet more or less on Royal
street and running back on Oronoco street,
80 feet to an alley, with the right of way
over said alley Terms Of sale cash
JOHN n. SCHAFE,
jan31 lot Trustee.
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WARFIELD & HALL,
DRUGGISTS,
CORNER PENCE AND FAIRFAX SITS.
Prescriptions speciality.
yNYARFIELD & HALL,
DRUGGISTS,
Prescriptions a speciality.

English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag
nolia, Hcdyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubn's Extracts; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs best English Tooth
Brushes full assortment of Patent Medi-
cines Coxe's Gclatine, Corn Starch, Sea Moss
Farine, Spices of all kinds, and a select stock
of all articles sold by druggists at prices as low
as the same quality can be obtained elsewhere.
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DENTISTRY.
SEl UIYFUL SLEEP

When YOU have Catarrh, use the sure rem rem
., DIR Saee's. $500 for an incurable case.
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

ENoR SALE OR RENT.-THREE HOUSES
Il on Patrick street, between Duke and
Wolfe streets, 6 rooms all modern improve
ments; nice homes; big bargains; easy terms
JAMES BAYNE.
Room Central National Bank
feb1 1wa Washington. d. G.
N,OR SALE OR RENT-The COMFORT
Il ABLE FRAME RESIDENCE on the east
side of st. Asaph street between Cameron and
Queen streets. Gas, bath room &c, side en-
trance and backyard. Apply at this office.
novel If
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DRUGGISTS.

E
L S. LEADBEATER. c. c. LEADBEATER.
+. s. LEADBEATER. JR, j. L. LEADBEATER,
E. LEADBEATER & SONS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS,
105 and JOY south Fairfax street.
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals Patent Medi-
cines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Spices, Drug
gists Fancy Goods and Spccialtes.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia for
]. C. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas & Co. IS
Tinted Gloss and Prepared Paints, &c.
Manufacturers of Standard Pharmaceutical
Preparations
We have made large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals. &c, direct from the manufacturers.
We are therefore enabled to supply the trade
with all goods usually carried by a well-ap-
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
in larger cities All goods forwarded by first
freight or express after receipt of order.
Promptness is our speciality. We guarantee
the purity of ali drugs furnished. Core
spondencc invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-07

NoTlCE-A special meeting of the share.
~ holders of the GEORGIA MAGANESE
AND IRON COMPANY will he held at the
office of NIr lie nard Marbury. in Alexandria
Va, at II m, on TUESDAY, the thirteenth
,13th) day of February, 1894, and upon the
adjournment of same, a meeting of the Board
of Directors will be held at the same place
and date.
This the sixth 9th day of January, 1894.
RALPH WALSH,
ian10 w4w Secretary.
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sos KING STORE.
VALENTINE E S
AT
FRENCII'S BOOKSTORE,
AZ and 419 King strcct. Alcxandria. Va.

Az and 4lJ klng street, AicXandrla. Va.
Most exquisite line ever shown in this city.
Fine Stationery for correspondence we'd
ding and business use.
Card Pl .tc Engraving and Printing.
Playing Calds-W We carry in stock twenty
brands ranging IN price from 2I,c per pack
to $ plain and gold edges; Duplicate Whist
and Progressive Euchrc Sets Gust the things
for card parties.
Blank Boo!;s-A complete stock. from the
smallest 'lemomndas 10 the largest Bank
Lcdgers and Journals: Drafts Receipts and
Check Books in great variety. Drawing
Papers. Tracing Cloth, and Architects. Engi-
ncers and Surveyors supplies in general
Modern Office Devices amd, in fact every
thing usually found IN a well-rcgulatcd book
and stationery establishment.
Lowest prices. prompt and careful service
ROBERT w FRENCH
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AlSo Il ShCcplilS III ONClSHIIt
Canton Flannel Drawers, Hosiery, &c.
LADIES DEPARTMENT.
soc Wool Hose 35c
25c Z" 1Sc
25c ' Misses 12l5c.
12ihc I" % Infants &c.
15c Cotton Hose for Children 121ec
Underwear again a deep cut.
81 90 Pants and Vests 75c.
75c 60c.
soc 371ac.
LIKE REDUCTION IN CHILDREN's
UNDERWEAR, BLANKETS AND
COMFORTS.
$50 Blankets at $5 80.
5000 45O
$500 225.
$50 - 100.
S3 so Comforts at 225.
1Oc Dress Gingham 5c
Sc Indigo Print, &c
Good Calicos for 27s
All Linen Crash, SC.
All Cotton Crash. 81.
Extra Heavy Al Unblcachcd Cotton. sc.
New York Mills Bleached 1-1 Cotton, 10c.
Androscoggin Blcached A Cotton, &C.
Wausutta 104 Sheeting 22c.
81 '' zoe.
S-4 1Sc.
Ga % 15c
A CLEAR CUT OF 20 PER CENT. ON ALL
COLORED DRESS GOODS.
&c Canton Flannol, DC.
Sc {" Sc.
10c &" Sc.
1216c" " 1Oc.
S1.25 Lace Curtains, G9c
81 e" 50c
zoe White Countcrpains, so.
And host of other desirable GOODS at
corrcspondingly low prices This sale will
continue for TEN DAYS from January ! 9th.
No goods charged at these prices. We will be
pleased TO see all our friends taking advantage
of these truly low prices.
j. r. CHAPMAN,
424 King ST.. Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-07

Senses of Taste
and Smell.
A particle is applied into each nostrl and is
agreeable Price 80 cents at druggists; hy
mail, registered, 60 cents.
ELY BROTHERS,
65 Warren street, New York.
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MEETINGS..

rsNHE ANNUAL meeting of the Stockhold-
4. crs of the WASHINGTON, ALENAN-
DRIA AND MOUNT VERNON ELECTRIC
RAILWAY COMPANY Will be held at their
office, JOG south Fairfax street. Alexandra,
Va. on MONDAY, the 18th day of February.
1894 at o'clock a. IN. at which time an
election will be held ior Directors and Officers
10 serve for the ensuing year.
FRANK X. NIPPLE,
i'm =. I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-07

rE,HE ANNUAL meeting of the stockhold-
4 crs of the LAND AND RIVER M
PROV VEMENT COMPANY OF NEW ALEX
ANDRGA will he held at their office, JOG
south Fairfax street. Alexandria, Va, on
MONDAY, the 18th day Of February, 1894.
at , o'clock noon, at which time election
will he held for Directors to serve for the
ensuing year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-07

rEIHE ANNUAL meeting of the Stockhold-
1 els of the MOUNT VERNON CON:
STRUCTION COMPANY will he held at
their Office, JOG south Fairfax street, AleXan-
dria, Va. on MONDAY, the 18th day Of Feb
ruary 1894, at 10 o'clock a. M, at which
time an election will he held for Directors
and Officers TO serve for the ensuing year.
JAMES S. SWARTZ,
ian27 III Secretary.
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xandria. Va.
ELY S
NJ
BALM
Is quickly

Is quickly
absorbed.
CleanSeS the Ma
sal Passage
AHay.s Pain and
Inflammation.
Heals the Sores.
Protects the
membrane from
additional cold.
Restores the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-02-07

VUST RECEIVED 10 barrels of Albemarle
y county VINEGAR at
H. c. WALLACE'S,
800 King street
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MUNSON'S
FAMOUS REMEDY

No. Al for the prevention and cure of La
Grippe, Coughs and Colds. becalhc prominent
during the winter of 1S92-93. when thou
sands of bottles were used with the most
gratifying results. 1t has saved thousands of
lives. Purchase bottle to-day; it may be the
means of saving your life: price 25c and soc.
To get the gcuuine ask for No. i /, and bny
of our authorized agents only. For sale in
Alexandria at II UDSoN'S PHARMACY. lib
King street also at w. T. SMITHS PHAR-
MACY, Sol King street
Munson's Homo Fam. Med Co, 1890 Arch
street Philadelphia Pa
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, !
fICE OF TIE coM'ES or TIE SINKING FUND,
EICuAlnNn v, E.lnlnur,. lsnI - |
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-07-05
Preferred His Gall.

A group of doctors from the Keystone
state were chatting in the lobby of the
Arlington, and the conversation turned
on the exploits of a rascal who victimized
Il large number of physicians up in Penn
sylvania few years ago. lie worked
very sleek confidence game on the dis
ciples of Galen, and after beating them to
the tune of $4,000 or $4,000, fled the
state. The victims were so sore over the
matter that they hired a detective to
hunt the villain down. After lively
chase that lasted six months the swlndler
was located in another state. 1t appears
that there was some doubt about the
ability of the injured parties to bring him
back for punishment. He hired good
counsel, and declared his intention of re-
naming where he was. Finally com
mittee of the fleeced medicine men went to
the scene and waited on the swlndler.
He received them with the greatest air of
composure and easy assurance, appearing
in no wise abashed
'Wbat do you gentlemen want with
me?' he said. Il haven't a cent of the
money. It's all been spent months ago.
If you want my body, take it. It's all I've
got to give up"
Then he smiled complacently upon the
committee, waved them Il graceful salute
and walked off.
''What did the scoundrel say" re-
marked old Dr. Mcbride, who was quite
deaf. to one of his colleagues.
He said we could take his body"
"Well, / don't want his body, but I'd
really like to have his gal. Washington
Post
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Handy to Have an Uncle.

A young man employed at the court
house found himself in an embarrassing
position the other night. He had an en-
gagement to take n couple of young ladies
to one of the suburban resorts, and III
doning his best suit forgot his pocket
book. which peacefully reposed in his
everyday clothes. When he boarded n
street car and the conductor demanded
fare he became painfully aware of his
pleasant situation. He managed to find
Il dime and street car ticket III his
clothes and this afforded temporary re-
lief But the young ladies We're new ac-
ouaintances and he could not well eX-
plain the situation and secure temper
AIRY loan. Besides, young ladies hardly
ever carry pocketbooks for such emerg--
encies. And he in vain looked around
for friend who would accommodate him.
When the postofiice was reached novel
idea struck him. well take another car
here" he said. II promised to mail two
important letters for my sister, and She Il
never forgive me if | neglect the matter.
So they got off the car and the young man
dashed into the postofhce and on to the
nearest pawnshop. He carried q gold
watch and soon had loan on 1t, borrow
ing n cheaper watch to wear until he re
deemed his own time-piece. Then he
hurried back, and as the young ladies
were patiently waiting he did not tell
them about any trouble to get stamps.
The young ladies thanked him for very
pleasant evening on their return, but they
will not know everything until they read
this. The watch was, of course, re-
deemed the next day.-Cincinnah Times
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-07-05

married, and in the course of time found
himself a widower. A few weeks back
he decided to revisit the home of his
youth, and while here he took in the diff
trent places of amusement. AS he sat
watching the children dance he noticed a
very pretty little maiden, who moved with
unusual grace, and who seemed to him a
reincarnation of his early sweetheart.
Could the child be the daughter of the
girl he loved? If so, the mother must be
present. Raising his opera glasses he
looked at every face in the building, and
at last, with glasses directed as it hap
pened directly at him, he saw the sweet
heart of his youth. The recognition was
mutual, and as he waved his handker-
chief she responded with her fan. After
the conclusion of the entertainment he
waited for her at the door, and learned
from her that she had been married and
become Il widow. Since then he has been
such close attendant on her that it is
stated upon good authority that the we'd
ding will soon take place.-Louisville
Commercial
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Ventilating by Electricity.

A new system of ventilation has ap-
peared which should prove serviceable
in hospitals, Conservatives and public
buildings where the temperature has to
be kept within certain limits The APP
paratus consists of an electromagnetic,
placed in circuit with battery, and Il
revolving drum, and it's operation is de-
pendent on the electrical control of one
or more air valves by means of a Their
mostat or thermometer adjustable to GER
tain predetermined degrees of heat or
cold 1t can be adapted to any existing
air shafts or any form of ventilator, and
it can also be applied to the working of
ventiating fans for starting and stopping
at certain temperatures. Surprising that
it is desired to keep a room between 65
and Is degrees f. The apparatus is adj
justed to these two points on the Their
mometer or thermostat. and as the tenn
perature rises to 70 degrees contact is
made, the drum turns a quarter of q
revolution, opens a ventiator and cools
the ROOM The circuit is then broken.
When the temperature falls to 80 degrees,
contact is again made, and the drum
rotates and closes the ventilator The
action is repeated every time either limit
is reached. The apparatus can be so
nicely regulated as to work with n vari-
ton of degrees of temperature. and it
requires very little current-considerably
less than that required to ring an ordi-
nary electric bell