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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

Mr.. Herbert Knights dog issankn
WAS locked up in the new box stall at
the Columbia engine this morning to
prevent him from soaring the new
horses, as he has been in the habit OF
following and barking at the old ones.
He gnawed the bottom rail of the door
in half and made his escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

COUNTY LAND SALEs.-The followr
ing sales of real estate have recently
been made in the county:
w. l.. Lederer to G. T. Klipstein 25
acres near Nauck.
Ann Jones to Martha Saunders a lot
in Wimsett's subdivision near Nauck
station.
R.A. Gray to Henry Thomas 5 lots
in Nauck.
G. l.. Robinson and D. K. Trimmer to
II. L. Croker q lot at Fort Myer for
$500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17
BABY CARRIAGES.

We have many special styles that cannot be
found anywhere else in Washington. Our
prices are just'as hard to find, too.
Whitney's Reed Carriages. $500.
Heywood's and Whitney's Antique Oak
finished Carriages, 1895.
Heywood's and Whitney's Rattan, Antique
oak-fnished and Solid Oak Carriages, SIS.
Baby Carriage Mats, each SOC.
Lace Parssol Covers; each SOC and 95c.
Fourth tloor......... 10th st. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

SALE PosTPoNED.-The sale of the
Potomac Shoe Factory, at the corner
OF Fairfax and Prince streets, advertised
to take place to-day, was postponed for
ten DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17
Cotton Dress Goods

Compose one of the most attractive stocks in
the house at the present time. Never such
rich beauty and attractiveness behind such
little prices.
SWIVEL SILK GINGHAMs. Per I'D. SOC.
KOBE CREPE. new cotton fabric manu-
featured in Japan. Per yald 35c and 40c.
BATIsTE LAWN. SO to 40 inches wide.
Per yard. lie.
FRENCH ORGANIZE. Per yard 371hc.
TEvIOT SUITING. Per yard SOC.
SCOTCH GINGHAM. Per yard 25c.
First foor............. .....1Oth-st. bu;lding.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

FIsH.-Since yesterday about 100000
herring and 1000 shad have arrived at
Fishtown. Herring sold to-day at
Sass 90 per thousand and shad at $40
a$l2.o0 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

IF YOU WANT good tinware buy OLD
l. FASHIONED TINWARE, each piece
polished and wrapped, and guaranteed not to
leak. Only slightly higher than the common
priced ware you have been using For styles
aud prices see east window. Also a line Of
high grade GRANITE IRONWARE. For
sale by Ell, MILLER & CO.,
21H V;n1 0traat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

THE RAcEs.-The weather to-day be-
ing fine the races at the St. Asaph track
were largely attended, there being
about $500 persons present. There
were "a books.
The first three races resulted as fol-
lows:
First race, furlongs-oxford won,
Mabel Glenn second, Senator Vest
third. Time LOB.
Second race, mile-Religion won,
Summertime second, Hernia third.
Time .499.
Third race, Manassas stakes of $1,000,
g. furlongs-Hawarden WOE, Sue Kit
tie second, Salvor third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

WASHINGTON CATTLE MARKET, April 16-
At Union stock yards-some 161 cattle
were offered and sold as follows: Best 5Eia
6c, good 41aa5c. medium 3a,A4A,c, com
mon a4a4 tac per H. Some $50 Sheep and
Lambs were on the market with sales as
follows: Old sheep sold at 3lha4c per ID.
Lambs at 5a6c per ID. Spring lambs "a
&c per ID. Cows with calves sold from $25
to $40 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17
LOCAL MATTERS.

SIM rises tomorrow at 5:22 and sets
ass High water 2:4l a. m. and
35S D. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. April 16-
Cattle-market strong; common to extra
steers S4.OOa6.25, stockers and feeders
S2.6O4.7O, cows and bulls. S1.75a5, calves
S2a4.75, Texans $3.25a5.25. Hogs-mar-
ket strong and 5a1Oc higher; heavy 81. 15a
sos; common to choice mixed $4.75a5 10,
choice assorted $4. 85a5 05, light S4.75ao,
pigs S425a4.60. Sheep and Lambs-mar-
ket firm; inferior TO choice $2.7 90 per
100 lbs. Lambs So 50a5.75 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK. April 1.-THE general list
receded 1,s to p per cent Subsequently the
anthracite coalcrs developed strength and this
checked the declining tendency. At II
o'clock the market was irregular, but in the
main firm.
BALTIMORE. April 17.-virginia century
59La59lb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

WEATHER PRoBABLITIEs.-For this
sactio partly oudy, possibly showers, north
e,.tery winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

THE CoLLEcToRsHIP.-Th Washing
ton correspondent of the Richmond
Di<Drtcd says in reference to the U. s.
Internal Revenue Coilectorship for this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

But little of interest can be reported from
the wholesale commerc al markets to-day.
Flour is firmly held Wheat receipts are so
very small that quotations are merely nomi-
nal: range given at GO to &C, latter for choice
lopgberry. Corn is quiet at 81 TO 53 in car
load lots. Rye and Oats are steady. We
still note good demand for Eggs, Butter, all
kinds of Country Produce, Provisions, Gro.
ceries and Miilfeed. Prime Hay is higher.
Rye Straw is also wanted.
NEW YORK, April 17.-Flour-State and
Western moderate demand and firm South
ern dull and firm; common to fair extra
81 90s2 rs; good to choice do 50 9Oa3 %.
Rye Flour moderate demand and firm super
fine So 00a3 30. Wheat-No . red less ac-
tive and irregular; May 81 5-16a61 16.
Rye nominal Western 50a55. Corn-No 2
weaker and moderately active; May 5O9sa
502i. Oats-No 2 quiet and easier; May
317sa32; State 36a40; Western 32laa4O;
Pork steady and fairly active; mess S13 80
| to SD 90. Lard quiet and steady: steam
rendered 81 20.
BALTIMORE. April 17.-Flour frmer
Wheat steady; No red spot and April 62ast
60; May 611sa62 July 609. bid steamer
No 2 red 59a,a60; southern wheat by SAM
pie 61a631b do on grade 6OAq6344. Corn
easy; mixed spot 4924a497s; Apr! 49S5a
1875; May 49laa49a. steamer mixed 4S14a
4Sls; southern white corn 50s50ti do yell
low 50a50al. Oats firm; No white West
ern 371a asked; No 2 mixed do 81 asked
Rye firmcr; No 2 61a62. Hay steady good
to choice timothy $13 90 to $13 so. Pro
visions steady. Coffee dull and unchanged.
Sugar quiet graduated 81 90.
CHICAGO, April 16.-wheat-May 561s
July 57lsa573s 3; Sept 59s. Corn-May
May 2sls; june 2sSapa s July 81. Pork
May sl2 30; July 81 so. Lard-May
So IS bid July 81 10; Sept ST 20 bid. Ribs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17
This New Stock

by experts, is the richest and brightest we
ever had. The lowest prices. One instance
of this kind is a lot of
Nottingham Lace Curtains,
Which We have just purchased from a New
York importer retiring from business at about
% per cent. less than cost of importation.
They are fresh and perfect and the designs
are all new ard choice. Prices ESQ., Csc,
$1O5, S1.12, S1.2O, $3.50, S1.e7 and up
to $500 per pair.
Fourth floor. 10th st. building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-17

CHREDED and B0NELEsS COD FISH
y for ale by ]. c. MlLBURN.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
THE FASHION PLATE.

Tho box plated norfolk jacket reap
pears among costumes and toilets for
spring and summer wear
a new ornamental shoe is Of dressed
kid or patent leather perforated like the
fashionable cloth and velvet fabrics.
There appears this season n choice va
riety of soft beautiful india woolens,
brocadcs and very lustrous corded silks
i'll the silvery pink, English pink and
paler dahlia shades
Velvet blouses and other waists in
black, dahlia color, brown and green
will be in highest vogue this spring.
These velvet garments give rich effect
to costume at comparatively small cx-
penSe
Long ostrich plumos arc just now
greatly used in combination with short
full tips and tufts or aigrets. These
trimmings aro seen upon picture hats of
various shapes and on toques and tur-
bans as well.
With drossy post Lcnten costumes
will DO worn single or double breasted
Elton jackets Of black velvet made with
full mutton leg sleeves, lined with shot
silk and trimmed with cut Jet i'll points
or narrow lines of gimp.
Gold, jet and bronze spanglcs and
sequins arc to be more used than ever
OH gailoon and passementcrio trim.
mings. In very many handsome spring
toilets the entire yoke of the bodice is a
mass of these glittering garnitures, and
the sleeve decorations match it from
wrist 80 elbow. New York Post
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
IN FOR SI'plI.S.

"There.are thirty five Senators in the
upper branch OF the North Carolina
Legislature, remarks the Petersburg
Index.Appeal, "of whom six are Demo
Gratis aud the remaining twenty-nine
Republicans and Populists. and tho
raid which the majority statesmen
made upon the Offices is probably
without II parallel.
"rhey laid violent hands upon every
thing IN. sight, says our contemporary,
"aud when the smoke of battle had
cleared away and the General Assem-
bly, adjourned last Wednesday, il was
found that nineteen OF the twenty nino
fusionists had voted themselves into
Offices ranging from the judgeship OF n
Criminal Court down to positions on
the Sheltish Commission. There was
never known before such shameless
scramble for the spoils. and such an
utter disregard of the elementary prln-
ciples OF decency. But nothing better
conld have been expected of the par
ties to such u combination-the un-
washed and unIettered Pops aud the
INSCRIPTIONS relics of the unsavory
RepubIicanism of reconstruction days"
These are the meO who, before the
election, were going to do so much for
North Carolina, but after getting elect
ed were.a oil for self. In many respects
North Carolina Is a great State. and
Just what her Stu has been that she
should be afflicted with such men as
tnose above referred to, is difficult to
understand
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
IA MAKES a ENCE.

IL, as the New York World remarks
OF the Eastern question, RUSSIA and
Great Britain should interfere aud pre-
vent any dismem bership of the Chinese
Empire. or even the acquisition OF
Formosa by Japan, the spectacle would
be ediiying.
1t would be a great international
lesson If England. holding Gibraltar,
Malta, Cyprus, Egypt, India and half
OF Africa III her grasp, and Russia. with
her right hand reaching Tor CONSTANT.
nople and left for Eastern Turk stan,
should protest against little Japan's
land grabbing, but all the same the
two great powers named will not only
protest. but it is reported will prevent
IN acquisition of Chinese territory by
Japan by force of arms if it Is neces.
sary.
But then it makes difference what
power wants to do the grabbing.
If either the great nations of Europe
were in Japan's place they would not
hesitate to acquire all the territory
they desired and to hold on to it with
their usual tenucity after taking it.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
"a GRE,',FIS CRY,

IRE VIRaIS1AN has long realized TINT
the communities near the head waters
OF the Elizabeth have separately many
business Ii advantages aud interests.
which, if nominally united, would rank
far higher in the eyes OF manufacturing
and other Investors, hence it's advocacy
of 1.-THE Greater Norfolk" There is
but little difference of opinion as to the
benefits to accrue il these communities
were under one government. Senti-
menf, however. comes i'll as an obstacle
IN regard to the name of such q city,
and the suggestion has been made to
sci ct q name other than that of
"Greater Norfolk" There may be
great deal in the suggestion aud. there
fore.\as preliminary step toward the
end III view, The VlRGINIAN invites
from all who feel interested. residing
IN Norfolk, PORTSMOUTH or Berkeley, to
send In to this office that name for q
city which, in the sendet's candid opiu-
Ion, would have the greatest adyertis-
Ing value. not to part only. but to the
whole OF great city, to be made up
of our three comparatively weak COM
mupities. .u
The names sent will be published in
HE VIRGISAN until May LIST. by which
time it is hoped that name may be
suggested which the great majority
would recognize as the most available
for business reasons.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
Mrs. Lena Sittig.

The selection for chairman Of the
New York and Brooklyn committee Of
the exhibit of women S inventions at tho
Atlanta exposition Of Mrs. Lena Sittig
or Brooklyn is most felicitous one.
Mrs. Sittig is tho daughter of an invent
or who has nobly sustained her birth
right, her several inventions having
gained her wide fame and credit. Eor
latest and best known invention, that of
tho safety bicycle skirt is now being
considered by its clever designer for
adaptation TO much moro liberal use.
1t may help considerably in the solution
OF the much discussed dress reform Quos-
ton. Under Mrs. SittiG's competent aus
plces inventions of women, SO far as
these two cities arc concerned, aro sure
10 be we'll represented at tho southern
1air next autumn. York Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
ODDS AND ENDS.

The end Of the century piano stool
has n back to it.
Freezing water in rock crcvices often
splits off immense powders from tho
sides of cliffs
Run lighted match rapidly around
tho top Of n fountain pen which refuses
10 unscrew. 1t will generally succumb
ut once.
People smell better with their mouths
nhut because all the air for the uso of
tho lungs must then 10 drawn through
the nose.
In all particulars save size tho Vene-
tlan gondola, the Siamcse barge and the
old scandinavian viking ship are very
much alike.
The average annual amount of ivory
received in London from tho African
wilds is ali tons The average price is
80, 600 per ton
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
THIEVES IN ,iIGaa PLACES.

Ihe fact that can investigating com.
mittee OF the New Jersey Legislature
Is now exposing the crookedness of
some OF the officials of that State"
causes the Savannah News to remark.
that after while the people will begin
TO wonder whether there are not almost
ns many thieves as honest men in pub.
lie Office.
1t is true that the number OF officials
who from time to time have gone wrong
"are astonshinglY large" and 1t is
true that eVery.now and then the news
papers contain an account of the dissp-
pearancs Of some State Treasurer or
some public official with public funds,
and 1t is equally true that too many
thieves have crawled to high places.
out HE VIRGlNIAN would regret 70
know that "there are almost as MANY
thieves in public Office as there are
honest men," and it will be slow to be.
lieye anything OF the kind.
There have been, and no doubt there
will continue TO be, men in official life,
who Will plumber the people despite all
the safeguards thrown around them. but
ali such men oooner or later are forced
ont, aud in large majority of cases,
Justice is melted out to them,
1t is very difficult in this dav for
men to commit any very great offence
and not DO found out. There may be
delhys in bringing some such people to
She bar of Justice and there may be
still further delay in occurring their
conviction, but the ststistics Of crime
bears evidence that tue bulk of the
Criminals arrested have been convicted
and punished for the Grimes committed,
However, there are too many dlshon-
est men holding Office for the public
good. Public Office should always be
pabiie tRsss.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
factoring Tea Lcnvcs.

According to the police reports, a
firm i'll London was recently convicted
of doctoring used tea leaves and sell
ing them for leaves which had not vet
been infused. Tho ingenious method
adopted was to collect from large res
taurants spent leaves and to subject
them to kind Of withoring process.
This was achieved by projecting them
through a redhot iron pipe, out OF
which they camo curled up and dried
ready to 10 rosold--wo trust not to the
restaurants from which they came.
The business appears to have been
hourishing one. for it came ont in evil
dence that moro than 5000 pounds
weight of this revived" ten had been
sold i'll less than two months. Unfortu-
nately for tho promoters of the indus
try, an old act of parliament has de-
ciared that tho sale Of spent tea leaves
is illegal. and SO, for the present, these
leaves, except for what use the house-
maid makes of them, must still remain
waste product. -Chambcrs journal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
The Household of Princes. al,,.

Shortly after tho arrival of Princess
Alix i'll Livadia she was given large
album, containing moro than a thou.
sand photographs of members of the Rus.
sian aristocracy, some OF whom were
eventually to he chosen to form the
household of tho princess on her bccom
ing empress. With every picture was a
biography and short description of the
character and disposition Of the origi.
nal. 1t is said, however, that Princess
Alix Immediately returned the book
accompanied by letter in her own
handwriting, to the effect that she pre-.
ierred to submit to the guidance of her
future husband in all such matters
rather than trust to any passing impres
sion she herself might receive from
mere portraits. -London Queen.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
"A Country Fellow.

One man is to II city born,
Another TO u ranch;
But 20 whistlin through the corn
An splashin in The branch.
The city house is rooted with tin
Longsidc IL noisy street;
But roses roof the house I'm in
An make my mornin' : sweet.
Distractin Is that city life,
But here's the honcycomb--
a world o. roses. free from strife,
An splashin in tho branch.
Atlanta Constitution.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
Heart Music.

There arc hopes which are born to die
Like thoughts uncXpresscd.
There Is music dwells in the soul
To the harp unconfesscd.
There's n love that eyes only know,
OF which hearts havo no token,
But there never is love in the heart
The eyes have unspoken.
Walter NJ. Ha2c!tine.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19

The fact that the American game Of
poker is becoming popular in France
is not likely to stir American pride
deeply. 1t is the American porker that
this country wants to see become pop
nlar abroad.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19

The Spanish Government accepts the
contention OF Secretary Gresham that
the warfare In Cuba must be waged
against the revolutionists and not
against the vessels OF the United States
merchant marine. This is good un
Outstanding to have at the outset.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19

Stella j. Tibbets ~ Boston has sue.
cessfully passed the examination TO-
CURED by tho board of registration in
pharmacy. Her name was first OH the
list of the nine who received certificates
out OF the ~ applicants examined
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19

Mrs j. V. Kemp Of Minneapolis has
boen employed in the office of the regis
ter of deeds Of that city for more than
shrce years and is said to be one Of the
best copyists in the Office.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19

Rev. Thomas Dixon has now achieved
the distinction of being the boss
preacher in New York. He defended
Plat in one of his reccut sermons.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19
HELLO! HELLO!!! KELLO! f!
The NORFOLK TELEPHONE EXCHANGE

ohers communication with over eigh,
huhured SUD cribers. Are VOL on the
lst II not can You a. orr not 20 have
telephone at Your place Of ba,Ilt..ss
Ana villa comfort ANA safeguarli, ls
10 lave telephone at your res.i nc.
attention Is calleI to tle LONG lIS
lance system OF WIRES. by which
r COM. i to be had, pom pay
inent OF small toll. with Newport New.
hampton, chesapeake City, Old Point
snnoik. Smithteld, Darre.t's aud Chuck
atucS
Call on the manager or send HIM worI
and inc will call on yon.
j. W or VS. Manager.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19

THE CIRCULATION OF THE VIRGINiAN
is LARGELY IN EXCESS OF am other
! aper publish in Eas I'll irgina
It's circulate, Ii IA Norfoik and rortsmou tn
is greater khan that Of any paper published
or rircuiate, in the two cities.
It is delivered i'll the cities OF Norfolk and
portsmouth aud suburbs for 10 ceuts a
week. ell sab, riptions. postage paid.
Ey. Dollars per year; Three Dollars for Fix
months. One Dollar and Fifty Cents for
throc mouths; aud FIFTY Gents tor one
mont.
Advertisements inserted at tho ratio OF -
CE >1sAS IA EfuIst fSsEErIoN: each subse-
quent insertion S'i CENTS. or 81 CENTS
uHkS ISsi iEp EVERY OTHER DAY. ContrRc-
tors are not allowed to exceed their spa o
or ad ertise other than their logi innate
business. except by paying especially for
the same.
THE WEEKLY VIRGIN1AS AND CARullNIAN.
eight pages. Is deliver Cd. postage paid,
three months, 25c,i Nix months. SO, twelve
months, I'll
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-03-19

Investigate what counts real value In
tailoring. Elegance, Economy and Artistic
Work is the combination that makes Solid
Worth. Poorly made Clothes are high at any
price. Garments of Our Own Make are I'm
passed in Durability and stand unrivalIed in
Style and Finish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-14
Sea Offers.

The dexterity of sea offers in turnin G
and doubling upon their pursuers is due
to the strength of their hind paws, which
have five webbed fingers or toes, tho center
one being shortest, like those of a seal
Their tails are used as rudders, but arc
not so long as those of the common otter.
Their love of life, their harmlessness, their
innocence, their beauty and their tender.
tircless care of their babies also, should
make man their friend and adnirer. Per
haps he would be if love of money were
not his supreme passion.
Common offers have short, webbed
front paws that are used as deity as hands
by men, fins by fish, or feet by land quad
ruPeds. Their hind legs are short and are
set well back for padding swiftly. Their
muscular tails serve as tilIerS, and are i'm
portant parts of a machinery that over
comes distance with incredible rapidity.
They are able to make abrupt turns and
a thousand swift and graceful maneuvers
when seeking their finny food or escaping
from their natural enemies. They are
said to be so untiring in the sea that fish
never escape them. OF course it is only in
geological gardens that the shy and crafty
habits of ottors can be closely studied. III
tanks Of water they sometimes deftly catch
and hold several fish at once, and often
kill many more than they can eat, as if the
mere occupation Of fishing wero a distinct
pleasure and the destruction of their prey
q keen satisfaction; so that their sports
manlike tastes are near akin to those of
men.-Popular Science News.