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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
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alton.
While unloading watermelons from a
river boat yesterday evening Morris
Lee, q well-known colored man, fell
overheard. BE called to his friends to
save him and let the melons go.
Mr.. julius Lincker, of Linconia,
Fairfax county, to-day brought to this
city and turned over to the police a
boy named George Beauregard, who is
charged with stealing gold watch.
Nettie Quill, colored, an inmate of
the work house, started to run away
yesterday, but Superintendent Smith
fired shot from his revolver at b. r
which brought her flight to sudden
close.
Mr.. Fountain Beattie at his farm in
Fairfax county, west of this city, has a
steam cider mill which is kept running
constantly and farmers for miles around
are taking their apples there to be
ground into cider.
In speaking of the prevailing hot
weather Mr.. G. o. Sipple said to-day
that on September 18th, 1850, the Mt.
Vernon Guards of this city went to
Washington to attend parade and that
the weather was so hot that three of
the men fell from exhaustion.
A wagon upon which watermelons
were stacked shook off part of its load
on Royal street, opposite the market,
early this morning. Whites and blacks
rushed for the spoils and in less than
minute q number had secured enough
of the fruit to occupy their attention
for half an hour.
Mr.. G. L. Pickin to-day gave an ex=
hibition trial at the American Coal
wharf of the Myron fire e1tinguisher.
Three large boxes were piled upon each
other and gallon of oil was poured on
them. The mass was then lighted, but
in less than a minute the flames had
been extinguished.
NJ. Daily, who has applied to the
Jockey Club for reinstatement, will sell
his entire string of thoroughbreds with
the exception of Key West at public
auction in the St. Asaph paddock on
Monday, Sept. 16. Among the horses
to be sold are Jim Mclaughlin, Mead >
ows, imp. Savants Some More, Jimmy
Lambly, Penzance and Cheddar.
At the evening services at st. Paul's
Church yesterday the infant son of the
rector of that church was christened by
his father, Rev. P. P. Phillips. The
child was named Parker Norris Phil
lips. The sponsors were his grandfath-
er, Mr.. Norris, of Washington, and
Rev. S. A. Wallis, of the Theological
Seminary, and his aunt, Miss Grace
Norris. of Washington.
At a business meeting last night of
the executive committee of st. Paul's
Chapter Brotherhood of St. Andrew,
arrangements were made for the first
meeting of the session of the local
council of that order, which is to be
held at st. Paul's Church chapel during
the first week in October. 1t is ex-
pected that delegates to the convention
to be held next week in Louisville will
address this meeting.
The corner stone of little Baptist ehuch
at Fort F0ote was laid on Sunday. 1t will be
memorial 10 Miss Mamie Campbell who was
drowned while assisting her pastf r.
Rev. Gaines, colored. has been placed in
charge Of Roberts III. E. Chapel, this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
Huckaback Towels,

Because of manufacturers
slight imperfections, are on
sale at a quarter or a third less
than regular prices. On ac-
count Of the very low prices
they will be sold in dozen lots
only.
Fringed Huck Towels, good quality. Per
Dozen
Fringed and Hemmed Huck Towels, larger
than first lot. Per Dozen. 90
Fringed and Hemmed Huck Towels, better
quality. Per Dozen..................."..$1.2O
Hemmed Huck Towels, larger than proceed
ing lot. Per Dozen................. -. $1.30
Hemmed and Fringed Towels, assorted quail
tiles. Per Dozen 49,. ...... .............$1.45
Second foor..,,n., ."...."..11th st building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

HELD UP IN THE STREET.-About
two o'clock this morning gentleman
employed at the Washington and Ohio
depot found it necessary to go to the
Midland depot for some tools needed in
certain repairs he was making. A short
distance from the depot he was stopped
by a young man and ordered to ap.
proach him. Upon being told by the
workman that he had no time to lose
with him the young man, who was
drinking. produced a pistol and per-
emptorily ordered him to obey. The
gentleman who was thus accosted
swore out warrant against his assail-
ant and this morning he was fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

POLICE CoURT.-Mayo- Thompson pre-
siding.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
A young man, arrested By Officers
Arlington and Hayes charged with
stopping q railroad employee in the
street and producing pistol. was fined
$40.
Carrie Bell and Matilda Poindexter,
both colored, arrested by Officer Beach
for disorderly conduct, were fined "a
each.
Night Rsport. Last night was clear
and warm. Oae prisoner was at the
stalipn house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

FINED FIVE DOLLARS EAcH.-About
twelve o'clock last night people living
east of the Midland depot were awak-
ensd by q war of words between two
colored women named Carrie Bell and
Matilda Poindexter. They live OPP
posite each other and one was at a
window and the other at her front door.
The language used would not have
been tolerated in the forecastle' of an
East Indiaman. Officer Beach came
along and arrested both. This morn
ing they were fined SIS each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

TROUBLE ON A STEAMER.-Thursday
night there was trouble on the steamer
Newport News on her way down from
Washington to Norfolk, which resulted
in ]. ]. Leonard, of Washington, being
taken in custody and turned over to
the United States authorities in Nor
folk yesterday morning. The origin of
the difficulty was about stateroom.
Leonard drew a pistol and threatened
to shoot Captain Geoghegan, of the
steamer. Investigs tion was deferred
aud Leonard bailed under bond of
$1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
DIZZY GOODS.
v Woodward & Lotbrop.
10th. llth and F Sts.. N. W.
P0RTIERES, DRAPERIRS And
CURTAINS.

The price range is from a
full-sized Cotton Derby, firing
ed, at $3.25 per pair to a Satin
Derby at $500. Each price
represents an excellent value.
Our new line of Lace Curtains
is now arriving. We import
direct. Prices even lower than
last year.
Ecru Irish Point Curtains at
SIPS per pair.
Fourth floor ................11th st. building9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
ssction fair, followed by increasing c'ondi-
mass Friday; westerly winds, shifting 70
northerly: cooler by Friday evening aud
cno ar Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:4S; and sets
sl2 High water 2:04 a. m. and
9:S2 PA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
EoR RENT.

FOE RENT
To quiet people with reference, FOUR
NICE CONNECTING ROOMS, suitable for
housekeeping. Address, FLAT, care Alexan-
dria Gazette, sePl2 3tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
DRY GOODS.

Just Received.
-:O:-
Just received $500
yards Bleached Cot
ton, undressed, which
was sold at loc, now
&c:
$500 yards Foulards
~ inches wide, fall
and winter shades, 10
cent goods, now &c.
For a few days more
we will sell you a lO-4
Table Cloth and one
doz. Napkins at $l.69
all linen.
Don't wait until they
are all gone and say
we did not have them
them.
H~Come early and
make your selection.
49,
Isaac EIIcl[Ierg 9,
NE. Cor. King 6 Royal SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
REMNAN IT'S

Tomorrow as usual. A good
ly collection of them. All sorts
and kinds and conditions. Per-
feet, imperfect, fresh, and fin
ger marked-and in our de-
termination to close out every
thing a bit summary, we have
marked them at very low prices
for quick selling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

DRoMANaELoN for making superior
ID favored Gelatine, just received by
] n Mi alrpN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

HAMS-Shafer's Mild Hams snd Cox's
IL Winter Cured Hams, small sizes, for sale
BY ]. c. MILBUhS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

H.oCLOSET HEMOUT-MAsON'S HALF
4 GALLON FRUIT JARS. SOC per dozen.
WIN. P. WOOLLS q SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


These cool nights and mornings suggest
blankets. Ours are Thought at the low
est notch, direct from the mill, and marked
only with living profit.
Another thought for early fall-a fine
Jersey Vest. They were sold by us last sea-
son at 75c. Bought these from jobber
closing out his business at less than cost of
manufacture We intend to sell the lot at
soc. Some large sizes among them. Pants
same quality and price.
Our buyer is now in the New York mar
ket, and we will be daily receiving new and
desirable fabrics for early fall wants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

CHIRTING AND PILLOW CASE COT.
y TONS, lowest prices good quality, at
a. C.. SLAiM ,KER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-12

NEAsoN,s FRUIT JARs-Pints 6cc per
WI dozen; Quarts Csc per dozen; Half
Gallons S5c per dozen, at ,,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-07-12
Atmospheric Electrici,,

The belief that the formation Of
clouds is often accompanied by cleo.
trical effects is confirmed by Prof.
schuster, who describes On experience
in Switzerland. Az he was descend.
ing from Dent Blanche after sunset ha
found himself Up wide valley at q
height Of about L, 600 feet. A current
Of air was apparently blowing up the
valley, and below him he observed the
formation of q cloud at q height lit
tie below the snow line. As night
came on, and the descent over the
glacier and down the valley was con-
tinued, a series Of electric discharges
were seen between the cloud, which
was lying in deep-cut valley, the
sides Of the mountain. and the blue
sky overhead. The moist air was evil
IDENTIFY flowing through the cloud, de-
posting its moisture in the form of
drops, and leaving the cloud in IN cleo,
trided state. Wherever water rubs
against air positive electricity Is gen.
spray under the action of o strong
wind leaves the water negatively elee:
trifed, the air carrying away the posi-
tive charge. Prof. schuster suggests
that It would he Of great interest to
possess observations on atmospheric
electricity on board ship while waves
are breaking in the neighborhood. 90
for we have to guide us only the oh.
servations Of Exner, who found, on
the Ceylon coast, that the spray from
breaking waves, showed by the cleo
trometer, That 1t was positively electri.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-07-12
HOW HE QUIT CIGARETTES.
Stopped Dayins Them and begged
Until His Friends Rebelled.

STONED having Them and begged
Until HIS Friends Rebelled.
did ever tell you: how managed
to cure myself of the cigarette habit?"
asked cholly the other day, writes
Louisville commercial man. L told
him lie had never explained the mys-
terry to me, and that 1 had spent many
slccpless nights in consequence. "Now
you are joking" he said, with his neat
little lisp, but really, on the extreme
ly decreased I have stopped entirely,
and it was the easiest thing In the
world. used to smoke from four to
five packages q day and sometimes
more. One day made up my mind
that would quit. do not mean that
would quit smoking, but 1 meant
that l would stop smoking them.
smoked those Of my friends. Finally
it became bore to my friends to
have me always asking for cigarettes,
and they sometimes said they didn't
have them. Thus, my charity smokes
gradually became quite seldom. Final
ly there was not young fellow who
knew me who would give nc cl-
gazette. BY that time I had about
gotten rid Of the habit. One day
felt like I woull enjoy one. and 1
bought Q package before Thought. l
lit one, and it actually tasted 80 badly
that I threw 1t and the package away.
Since then have never smoked. do
not use tobacco In any form. You
may give this recipe to your friends
( YOU desire; II cured inc, and did
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-07-12

An Inkstena valued ut Hal4 . MIL
Hen Dollars. ~
dustry or business, He certainly can
not control the supply Of all the beef
or all the scls60l books In the lahd, but
there ID always one way by which
without capital he may obtain a little
monopoly Of his own. That il by
means Of nm invention and a patent.
An cnterprising New York firm, real
ixing the atta ction which the subject
of small patents would havc for many
men, makeStt . bus mess OF dealing IN
them. It's circulars show that large
sums have already heen made by
small invitations, ard indicate a num-
Der OF otley for which the public is
now wait II.
Among the remarkably profitable
small invSntions is IN ingenious auto
matte shsdtng pen. for which the In
ventOr hid to receive $4,000
year. TVS pen is used iE engrossins,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-07-12

sparrovv's Nest i'm Lamp Cone.
hons lowered the lamp to the street
While he was putting in the carbons
hon sparrow flew about his heas
chirping angrily. A crowd was Mt
tracted by the novel sight and when
the people got near enough they saw
the sparrow's nest on tile hoard in
side the cone and in 1t three young
birds with gaping red mouths. The
lamp man attended to his business as
though it were nothing strange.
us that a sparrow's nest!' asked
the man who always wants to know.
mo, it's man swimming" replied
the lamp man. sarcastically, for lie
had evidently answered the question
before.
Later he said that almost every
lamp cone In town had n sparrow's
nest inside 1t. At first the lampmen
tore them out whenever found, but
the sparrows would rebuild the nest
In n day or two, and the men gave 1t
up and let them remain. The spar
rows find high. swinging, airy home
in the cones safe from cats and bad
bows.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-07-12
Portable rhi.~..

Nothing on a farm pays 20 well a.
the portable things; few lengths of
portable fence, portable chicken coop
and yard where the hens have to be
kept close, a portable pig pen or calf
yard, arc all much more desirable in
every way than stationary enclosures,
We have seen a small pig pen stand
in one filthy unwholesome place all
summer, Just because tile corner posts
were stuck In the ground, when It
would have been better for the health
Of the pig, saved chores and q good
deal Of feed IL the pen had been made
loose from the ground and susceptible
Of being moved. Some people are so
thoughtless that they do not c7en
move the pens and yards that arc
movable.
Not long ago we came across one OF
these pens In which the poor pig had
been 10 long TINT there was nothing
but dry mud and filth for him to move
around in. With one light lift we put
the pen on to clean grass and weeds
and the happy pig was 80 delighted
I 1t hc actually hoped up and down,
wisgled and ran about between every
mouthful Of grass he took, and he took
them as fast as he could swallow.
Try these portable things and see
what comfort and profit they will
bring.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-07-12
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement sad
tends TO persona. enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to lis presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
beneficial properties of perfect lax
'ative; effectually cleansing the system,
,dispelling colds, headaches and fcvcrs
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts OIL the Kid
neys, Liver and Rowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in 50c and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by tine California Fig Syrup
Co.only, whose name is printed on every
package. also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-07-12

this Wa. 4al4 toy a5o.OOo.
and makes 1t possible to use four
c0lors at tho sumo time.
The glass lemon-squceser, familiar
to everybody, is one Of the simplest of
them all. 1t has the merit Of working
we'll, Of being easy to keep clean, and
never getting out Of order. The pur.
chaser paid $50, 600 for 1t.
A novelty in an automatic inkstand
Is another example. This keeps an
equal supply Of clear Ink always
ready for the pen. 1t is said that
xD0.O00 has been realized by this.
An automatic funnel was sold for
PSI, 600; knitting machine has
earned millions; a squirt boutonnicre
brings royalties OF $12, 600 a year.
Among the inventions which 1t ia.
promised would realize a fortune are
q keyboard typewriter wi ich could he
sold for $25; device to deaden the
noise made by the typewriter; waI
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-07-12
Dissest Farn in IL. World.


The biggest farm in this country,
and probably in the world, is situated
In the southwestern part Of Louisiana,
1t extends 100 miles north and south
and % miles east and west. 1t was
purchased In 1883 by syndicate Of
Northern capitalists, by. whom It is
still operated. At the time of its pur-
chase its 100000 acres was vast
pasture for cattle belonging to q few
dealers In that country. Now It is di.
yided into pasture stations or ranches.
existing every six miles. The fencing
Is safd to have cost about $4,000. The
land is best adapted for rice, sugar.
corn and cotton. A tract, say half a
mile wide, Is taken, and an engine is
placed on each side. The engines are
portable, and operate cable attached
to four plOws. BY this means thirty
acres are gone over In day with the
labOr Of only three men. There is not
q single draught horse on the entire
place, IL we except those used by the
herders Of cattle, Of which there are
10000 head on the place. The South
ern Pacific railway runs for thirty-six
miles through the farm. The company
has three steamboats, operating on the
estate, OF which 800 miles are naviga-
BILE. 1t has also an ice house, bank,
ship yard ana rice mills.-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-07-12
A Boat SLICED Dow. the Asiddle.

~ U00t Uti0e0 DOWN the Middle.
There has beon launched from the
Walker shipyard of Sir w. G. Arm
strong. Mitchell & Co., an icc-break-
ing steamer, which the British, press
states is very powerful although few
details of her equipment are given.
The vessel is intended to be employed
In conjunction with a large railway
ferry transfer steamer In transporting
railway cars across the vOlga river.
The vessel is about $50 feet long, 80
feet beam, and will be fitted with twin
screw engines of ] 400 horse power.
A novelty In construction is that tile
vessel Is diyisible longitudinally. The
canal locks through which the vessel
must pass between st. Petersburg and
the volga are but % feet wide, willie
the steamer as stated, Is OF 81 feet
beam. The hull Is, therefore, 10 ar
ranged that It Gun lie divided into two
PARTS longltullinally for passage
through the locks and subsequently
reJoineA afoat. THO frames Of the
vessel are closely spaced, In the bow
portion they are (lolibled and much Of
the shell plating is m Inch thick
Railroad Gazette.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-07-12
6he SilvQrto3= :
Secret.
By CHARLOTTE BRAEME (Author ofDora Thorne).

the task. he lifted Kate In his arms
and carried her down to the boat.
Strong excitement had given him q
fictitious strength, and the same feel
Ing now impelled him to ply his oars
with oil his skill, and to get away
from the vicinity Of Silverton castle
as speedily as possible.
1t was mad thing to do, this taking
Of delicatcly-nurturcd girl long
journey by river and road through a
snow storm In the dead of the night,
when, too, she had just received an
injury which might prove fatal.
But Frank Fairfield was mad this
night.
All his acts showed 1t from the time
of his leaving his mothers cottage on
the afternoon of Christmas day till he
returned to 1t before daybrcak the
next morning. bringing his senseless
and apparently lifeless burden with
him.
How lie accomplished that journey
through the snow storm he never
rightly knew, but when he was
Obliged to leave the boat. as the river
would have taken him out of his way
beyond a certain point, lie bribed a
homeless tramp whom he found taking
shelter In the deserted boat house, to
help him carry "his brother" who, he
said. had met with an accident, to the
shed where he had left, his cob aud
pllleton.
lie placed Kate in the carriage and
thus the tramp only saw an inanimate
figure wrapped in a brown ulster.
And the man. when the task vas
completed. went OH his way, glad of
Il, 1f,,1 Of oil, svf,. III
his pains. and, as day after day took
him farther away from this part of
the country, lie never heard Of the
strange disappearance If Kate lii.
burne, and even Ind he done so, lie
would probably have failed to connect
1t with the piece of good fortune that
had befallcn him this bitter night.
The poor animal was almost as
Mt length reached their destination,
ana directly the girl was carried into
the house and placed on n couch
Frank reused his mother to attend to
her, then led the horse to the stable,
where lie hastily supplied him with
food, water and clean straw, and left
him.
When he returned to the house lie
A"NhAN htotiSh Ivy
side Of the couc', upon which Kate
still lay as lie had placed her.
The old womaE's face was white
and stern. and when her son approach-
cd her. she turned upon him angrily
and asked:
What have you done to her? Is
she de:ld:"
God only knows. he replied defect.
cdly; but l lave done her no harm.
! have saved her from certain death
II she is not already dead. But don't
stand like that. mother; l have
brought her here that you might nurse
her; she has had u terrible fall; get
her to bed without delay, and l will
so Mt once for doctor. shall cali
her my sister. Shall l help YOU to
carry her UP stairs?"
"Yes, to my room; then 20 to Mr..
Nemble, and don't come back without
him."
Her words were brief; her son might
tell her what story he liked; she had
already formed her own conclusion,
and she mentally lesclvetl that IL Kate
I-ilhurne died she would not in any
way shield her son from the consc-
luenccs Of this nights work.