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The morning times., 1895-12-18
BUY and TAKE CHANCES
Annual GovernnlentSaIe Of Dead
Letter Packages.
NO GUARANTEE is GIVEN
Many Women Attend the Auction and
Some Amusing Incidents Occur.
Scenes in the Room as the Good
Natured AuctiODeer Cries Off Hts
Wares-WiMt They Get.t

What Have you bought a saratog.
trunk today?' siyi'
IL was At the auction saie.of dead lettc
packages on f street, and a woman wa.
forcing her way through thecrowd TO tht
front rank with u large canvas telescope
Yes, indeed, 1 have she answered
cheerrnlly. as she squashatf .herseh dowi
IN very snug quarters. Yestc rday
bought myself rich" f..4ir
..How far did they get yeerer,lay?'' sked
plain, wholesome looking Gernrn woma NJ
ITO page twenty. Now, N andy, don't YOU
bid on nothing but WHAT'S prlcticai No
cheap jewelry and ribbons.''is
TABLES OF BOXES.
Thelong low room nau "a Id big Una i e of dry
goods boxes placed end to-end, stretching
tne icngtn Vi tue apartment. 7 ulE,nli wer,.
piled ncatlysdone up packages of all sizes.
Across the room more boxes made the plat
form. Another box oil the PLATFORM made
the desk.
The ladies who came early received
camp chairs, and they drew close to-
gether as though they were attending a
yea drinking. EeEiLG Item crowueu linen
and boys atsn scn!e teiateu women.
NOW, theH We tcgiDS,," aaiu lie grey
bearuea aucuoneer. a peasant youth sat
at the ctsk and cLened his big logger an
otherDr.skyounSD Di;iil andt wot oioretiI Uutils
acted rs piirveyors. with cigar Eoxe fos-
tened ON lie eta Of mop I1ndles. These
collection boxes all but niauc one Ieei
pious.
I'VE begin, and remember ladies, moth
ing is guaranieed. Tnc government does
not guarantee"
Tie laoies and men scanned their cata-
loSucs. Each package hud u DCnitcr and
Il brief description of the contents after
the number. Little MARKS were inat,e 10y
the experienced after the number they
mean; to bid on.
When the sale began it proceeded so raE
idly that one could not hcep up with IL
who was new 10 the performance.
one Of the puryeyors would clii out the
number and the autioncer weui shout:
HOW 1T is DONE.
what am offered, 80 on a bid, 80 on
a bid, 40, 40, 30 on a bid. going at so, 30,
20, and sold. Lady over there
Il wish The lii.ii Wouldn't run things ~
so,'' pecyishly exclaimed a young womar II
in q seal cape. And then she opened a
package purchased IOr sixty cents aId dis
played mott-eatcn baby's hood and some
wooden wristers; but in the bottom of the
package was a pair OF silver tablets with
ivory leaves. She held them up clat,d.
a new woman, with Il s0n Feat nat. waist
coat and jacket, and swagger air, bought
Il nickefplatrd revolver at seventy cei.ts
Everybody laughed. Gloves slightly worr
and bandkefchiefs and scarfs were nu-
inerous. Goot. ufd-rciothin., baby's shoes
aprons and pocketbooks were in the as
sortment.
In the rear of the room Fortunate buyers
among the men rcsold their trophies
The morning times., 1895-12-18
TODAY is the TIME
To Avail Yourself Of
Dr.. Walker 'sUnpaTalIe|ed Offer

Don't suffer another day with disease.
Don't experiment with drugs. Don't con-
tinue the useless-and dangerous-reniedles
that afford no relief. Cast off prejudice
and come to DIR. Walker, as thousands have
done before you. All doubt of this great
physician's power--has passed AWAY. His
cures have been SO marvellous that scoffers
have been forced to acknowledge The
truth--tllat he can and does cure any and
every disease that .'flesh is heir TO-.
This Is not egotisni-onIy Il plain state
ment OF facts. Thousands attest it. Hun
dreds are daily visitors at DR., Walkers
private sanitarium, I41t Pennsylvania ave
nuc-being made well and ia pijy. For this
GUARANTEED cUKE-for treatIlisnt
medicines and appliances--all Dr. Walker
charges-is So A MONTH. II yon suffer
from Deafness, sCatarrti,, Asthma. Bron-
chitis, Piles. Neuralgia, sconstipa ton. In
digestion. kbeumatis,ns niseasesof wo-
men, Private and Delicate Diseases.
Naricdcele, Structures. and all diseases of
Eye, Ear, Nose. Throat, Lungs, Stonia ch;
Heart, Liver. Kidney. Bowers. Bladder.
Rectum. Blood or Skin and Lost Man
hood see DR.. Walker at once. He can
be consulted daily from 10 to o, Those
who can't call during these hours can see
him on Wednesdays and saturdays from
q TO 2. NJ. or On SUNDAYS frnm 10 tn12
The morning times., 1895-12-18

man displayed black kid gloves at 30 cents
a SET OF II .roa nj books neatly bound in black
leather. buttons, trings, necklaces, silk
scarfs.
In the general excitement people bought
things they didn't want. aud hen laughed
at themselves. The sale premises to last
several days.
Down at batcliffe's. when the articles con
fiscated by the police Were being sod.
similar scene was being enacted
AT THE POLICE SALE.
The readist bidders were the shrcwd deal
crs who had gone over the catalogue to
ascertain what was to be- sold. Eary
they began 10 arrive and scan tie well-iill.d
shelves ascertaining as near us is possible
the condition and value of tie articles.
The rcadieSt bidders wercthc shrewd deal
gain but seldom are first bidders. This is
left 10 the little woman or inexperienced
man WHO attends expecting to purchase
for next 10 nothirg. Each person holds in
his hand the whi,e catalogue sheets and
scans the paper for the article the number of
which has been called out.
An umbrella rolled Up ard tied is teirg
sold when n bidder at Ten cents asks that IL
he Eoisted. Mr.. Radcliffe hastily in
forms him it is Lad luck 10 do so and IL goes
for quarter. When unrolled the expected
rent and broken ribs do not appear; IT was
indeed a bargain.
What is known cn tie catalogue as
dress suit proved, however, TO be but
remnants OF the combination. 1ll-smell-
ing underclothing brought nearly q dollar
while pocketknives and pipes brought
only a penny each. Tie fist gold watch
sold for eight dollars. and a dcaier invested
The morning times., 1895-12-18
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

1t is understood that the actual construc-
tion of the Washington, Arlington and Falls
Church Electric Railway win begin in the
early spring, and that before the middle OF
summer, the line, which goes through one
of the thi ckest populated portions OF
Fairfax and Alexandria counties, Will be
running. -,e'ti' s-o4'- 81
The committee Of R. E. Lee Camp of Con-
federate Veterans are ma king arrangements
for the banquet in honor or Gen- Lee S
birthday next month.
Thieves attempted to break into the
keepers lodge at Ivy Hill Cemetery early
Yesterday morning. but the barking of a
little dog awakened Mr.. Taylor Arnold, the
keeper, who jumped out OF bed and shot al
the men through u window, iustas they went
over the fence.
Misses Annie and May Uhler have gone
to Martnsburg, w. Va, to visit relatives.
Little Hortense Leterman OF Chariottes-
vile. is in the city on a visit to her grand
parents, eX-Mayor and Mrs. Strauss.
James NJ. Owens. the postmaster at
Waterfall. Prince William county. has
been found short in his accounts by Post
office Inspector Waddell, and a warrant
for his arrest has been issued. He has left
home and his present whereabouts are
unknown.
The United States postoffice and custom.
house here Is to be thoroughly repa ired ,'and
bids for the work have been asked for by
Mr.. Thomas W. Robinson, the collector OF
the port.
The Alexandria German Club will give a
german in McBurney's Hall on Friday night
next and guests are expected to be present
from Washington. Baltimore and elsewhere.
The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Dauster, wife
of Mr.. William Dauster. who died in wash
ingtOn on Sunday, was brought TO this city
on the 1:30 boat yesterday and laid at
rest In Ivy Hill Cemetery.
Deputy United States Marshal J.-Glover
has fibeled the schooner Lady Evans, lying
in a creek in Northumberland county, for
wages due her crew.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
Athletic Club Nntes.

4 league game of basketball will be
layed tonight IN The Light Infantry A rniory
the home team and the military cyclists.
uanle VII! he Cdiicu at T:lo 'cuck sharp.
An adjourned meeting of the District
basketball League Will Oe held tonight in
the arniory OF the Light Infantry iinm,
dlately after tue league game. A Iicw pla y
ing schedule, which is to go into effect after
January /, VIII be adopted, and a full at
tendance of delegates is expected.
A set OF ten pm games IN the Rowling
League series was bow wled la ST night
M the alleys of the Young Mems Catholic
Club between the home team and Carroll
Institute. 10th games were won by the
Institute team. whose bowling was re-
niarkably strong and steady throughout.
The first game was won by % pins and
the second and last by 1873 pins. Arm
strong of the Institute led his team and tue
evening with POI game.
The morning times., 1895-12-18

one dollar for baby carriage in good con-
dition. Books brought lair price and
some jewelry went above $15.
The shelves were loaded with knives of
every description, short bladed swords,
muskets, trusses, tools, clothing OF
all kinds, two bottles OF whicky, empty
demiJohns, and a demijohn half filled with
the fire water which the auctioneer declined
to allow to be sampled; eight lace curtains
which looked as ii they had been washed
dn!a I'd ine p9toma6 nt put soid lor 8saTter n OF
bottle of gin, and several bicycles.
Compared with former sales the quality
of the goods this year fell behind. These
police department and represent goods
stolen and recovered but unclaimed, goods
lost, and article staken from prisoners
when searched, but uncalledfor. The money
received from the sale goes to repleDish
the police pension fund.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
MIR. sTODDARD on HAWAII.
Interesting Afternoon Lecture mt Holy
Gross ACadt.m

Yesterday afternoon select audience
gathered at Holy Cross Academy, where
Charles Warren StoGdard or tie Catholic
University, delivered u most interesting
lecture on Hawaii, Old and New
In charming, conversational style. Mr..
Stoddard gave u brief sketch of tie island,
from the iImc of its discovery by Captain
Cook in 177S, down to the present day.
He spoke of The conversion oil jhe natives
to Christianity, first through the iDstru-
mentality OF Protestant missionaries, who
landed on the island in { 20, ana later Oh by
French Catholic priests, who worked so
Zealously that now about one half the
population is Catholic. Here the lecturer
referred TO Father Damien, whose labors in
behalf of the lepers Of Molokai, have won
for him a worldwide reputation.
Mr.. Stoddard gave glowing description
of Honolulu and its environs.
The lecturer concluued with word pic
ture of bungalow life in Hawaii, which
made many of his hearers long to enjoy the
''dolce far niente" Mr.. StCdQard las evi-
IDENTIFY eyDerienCed
The morning times., 1895-12-18
ISSUES rRAMED ARE THREE.
Terence McCarthy's VIII TO He Cor.
tested by His q ra anddauglter.

The contest over the will of Terence Nc
Caffrey, deceased, progressed yesterday
to the stage OF framing the issues. the
caveat OF his grandda ugnter Mary Estellt
McCaffrey, having been previously filed
in the PROBATE court.
The suit is brought by the granddaugh
ter's next friend Kate Estelle McCaffrey,
and raises the question as to the validity
of the instrument upon the following points:
First, whether or not it was properly at
tested; whether or not it was procured
by fraud or by the exercise OF undue in
fluence by Ellen Mccartney, or others.
and whether or not the testator was of
sound and disposing memory.
The complainant was left but $25 under
the will.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
ITS VALIDITY CHALLENGED.
Contest in Circuit Court No. 1 OyeI
Thomas Turner's Will

COnttst in Circuit Court No. I Over
Thomas Turner's VIII.
The trial of the cause of Maria A : and VIM,
W. Jordan in proceedings to contest the
alleged last will OF Thos. B. Turner, dra wn
in favor of local Odd Fellow organizations,
was begun yesterday IN circuit court Mol, +,
Justice Bradley presiding.
The will was dated October 10, 1894, and
bequeathed the estate TO Washington Led ge,
No. 6, and Mount Nebo EncaaRpment, No.
s, of the Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows.
Mrs. Jordan, claiming to be the beneficiary
under a prior Will. attacks the validity of
the present instrument upon the grounds
that the testator was mentally unable tC
make will at the time IL was said to ha We
been executed, The property involved con-
sists Of part of lot in square 1855.
caveators. and Gould Woodland for The
caveateeS.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
REMISSION OF FINES.
Secretary Of the Treasury May Act o
Less Than 81 900.

opinion, widening the immediate jurisdiction
OF the Secretary of the Treasury over the
remission of fines, penalties, and for
FIXTURES In custom cases.
The opinion is to the effect that when
the penalty accruiDg upon any one invoice
iD an entry is less than 81 900, the matter
may be disposed of by the Secretary Of
the Treasury without the Intervention of
the United States courts, although the ag-
gregate penalties accruiDg upon the entry
may exceed 1000.
The opinion was dra wn out by certain
sugar entries, but applies to all kinds Of
goods. 1t is regarded as important.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
AFTER A CATTLE THIEF.
Virginia Farmers Here Looking fo
Their Missing Cows

Their Missing Cows.
W. b. Rucker, o farmer who lives at
Deicplaiu, Farquier county, Va, visited
police headquarters yesterday and stated
to the detectives that he aud two neigh
bors had been robbed of twenty-five head
or cattle by q Colorcd man, who Is de-
srribed as having a bald head.
This co.ored man started from Virginia
with a bunch of cows belonging TO his
employer. n man named Gross, and during
his trip through Fauquier county he abb
sorbed the stock OF other farmers. He
disposed of the cattle Mt the Arlington
stock yards al public auction, several Of
the District butchers being among the
purchasers.
The losers by the theft with their friends
are after the eviidoer. Mr.. Loeb aud Mr..
Loeffier thought from the description which
Ruckergave OF the cows that had beeustolen
from him. that they had bought several of
the animals, and invited Rucker out to
their farms to identify his property.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
SUsPENsIONs LIFTED.
Action of the Governors. of Amateur
AtlltAtt tc u mon.

New York, Dec 1.-The board OF
governors OF the Amateur Athletic Onion
at their recent annual meeting. suspended
all those who were directly or iIliircctly
connected with the annual boxing ami
wrestling championship meeting, held in
PlttsburE last March.
1t was ghdersiood, however, that all
or those who were suspended VITO for
warded TO the Amateur Athletic Union IA
statement showing they We're not fl
nancially Interested in the tournament
would have TIER suspensions liftedi.
The following gentlemen have forwarded
the necessary evidence 10 clear them or
improper connection with the tournament.
ana their suspensions lave been Iifted:
Messrs. John NJ. Welsh. Plttsburg: A.
X. Crafty. Pittsburg; Charles b. Power,
Plttsburg: Joseph WelischeE. Philadel-
phia, ana Frank p. Mitchell. Philadelphia.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
WOULD NOT SELL McDERMOTT.
Louisville Refused Won Der Abe's
Offer for Her Pitcher.
ptcial 10 The 7 ln.cs.

Especial TO The 1in.es.b
Louisvliic, n.y., Dec. 11.-N ,,n Ger Abe OF
ST. Louis. was in town today and offered
Louisville kissinge and Mider for Pitcher
McDerniott. 1hat being refused, he asked
Louisville to set Il price on McDermott-
Or. sIicRey saIu M.D-rlnot,, nor any otner
player on the team, could notbe purchased.
1ne Louisville cub purchased the releas,
sdcr;u ion.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
NICARAGUA THIS TIME.
Torres Reinstatement May Call A,
-fiOn From Ck.YelhnIl

Information has been received here that
Francisco Torres, who was dismissed by
the government OF Nicaragua from the
position of governor of Rama because of
his alleged completely in the escape of the
murderer of an American citizen named
Wilson, during the Mosquito difficulty, has
been appointed sub-inspector or vice gov
ernor and intendent for the whole district
OF Zeaya, the new name given to the
Mosquito territory. That this section OF
NIcara qua may call for some representations
from Secretary Olney is extremely probab BILE
The completely of Torres in the escape of
the murderer was commented on by Secre
tary Gresham in his letter TO the President
concerning affairs at Bluefields, dated
January last.
Torres was removed under strong repre-
sentations made by President Cleveland
for instant and effective redress" and a
demand for the immediate removal of
Gov. Torres"
The morning times., 1895-12-18
Old up,tvCuh.

The "old Unity Club" Mr.. d. G. Hay
wood, president, will be entertained this
evening by Mrs. Abbie Gillet in the par
writer, Rev. DR.. J. N. Lnccock, will read
paper entitled "Heredity," to be fol-
lowed by one OF the finest programs OF
the season. Among the popular favorites
Mrs. N. T. Haywood. Miss Mary Helen
Howe. Miss Helen Nye, Mr. Jack Dywer.
Miss Marie Howe, Miss Florence King,
and one of Wasbington's leading musical
organizations, the Imperial Mandolin and
Guitar Club, Mr.. Clarence Jones. director.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
GOING INTO TRAINING.
FitzSimmOns and Mah..r Both Going
10 PasO Del Norte.

Dallas, Tex. Dec. I'D. A. Stuart re-
turned this morning from Houston. licsays
he is sure FitzsHnInons ana Mailer wiil
stick to their agreement and fight ON
February IA.
At tine last moment last night Fitksmmons
concluded to abandon his Intention to train
1T Galveston. He will go al once 10 Pas.
del Norte, Mexico, and go in training.
Peter Naner telegraphs that he will
start in few days Tor ri Paso and tram
near that city.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
Lambert Must Hang

day refused TO grant a reprieve to Theodore
Lambert, the Camden negro now under
sentence TO hang on Thursday. This ends
the case, Lawyer semple says, and Lambert
will surely hang on Thursday.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
To Remoye Mithout lnyesticntion.

To Remove without Investigation.
Mr.. Taylor has introduced in the House q
bill providing that no postal. MAIL railway
clerks or letter-carriers shall be removed
without being given hearing based upon
written charges. They may be suspended
pending such investigation.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
Selections

Selections.
First Race-Tartuffe. Cody Countess.
Second Race-A ust ina, Vincent. Gascogue.
Third Race-Gov. Fifer, Lucille, Luke
Richards.
Fourti, Race-Ponce de Leon, Pomona
Belle. ReInorsc.
Fifth Race Deceitful, Eclipse, jr..
Wheeloski.
sixth Racc-Leigh. Romeo, Van Dyke.
The morning times., 1895-12-18
49, %
OFF All Clothing.
YOU GIFT-BUYERS!

YOU GIFT-BUYERS!
There's nothing a man likes
or appreciates better than a
useful present. How about
a SILK MUFFLER, or an
UMBRELLA with his name
engraved on the plate, or a
handsome SCARF in the
newest mode? We put such
things as NECKWEAR,
GLOVES, SUSPENDERS
in fancy boxes without ex-
ira charge.
You are always needing
Collars, Cuffs and Hosiery.
We keep them.
Open till 8 y. m. Until Chri>tm
The morning times., 1895-12-18
Toa-Fifth race One milo Selling.
iCO xInn Tyma 1.fsIk
Today's Entries at st. Asanb.

Start poor. Won driving.
Refers to st. Asaph series.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-04
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by moro promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
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 its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is mar
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Cs. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any Substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-04


tie of carbolic acid with which it was
playing while visiting at a neigh
boris house. DR.. Eyster attended
the sufferer and the injuries are not
regarded as serious. although severe.
Lady Bell, the handsome 4-year-old
roadster owned by Otto Huber. was
found yesterday in her pasture with
ugly injuries in her stomach and
breast. probably inflicted by kicks
from other horses. Nothing could be
done for the animal and her suffer-
ings were ended with a bullet. Lady
Bell was a sister to the celebrated
Seal, and valuable horse, highly
priced by Mr.. Huber, not alone Tor
her breed, but gentleness and faith
fulncSs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-04

NEW MINES EISCoyEEED-s10 AND MORE
N made daily amall inv, stmen;s by our
new plan OF systematic grain and stock specula-
ton. Fullest investigation solicited. Psst
workings Of the plan ana highest references fur.
nished Send for our free booklet telling how 70
make money. even GU the wrong eide Of the mar
ket; also our daily market letter, what and
where to buy. Active representatives wanted.
A. GILMORE & Co.. Omaha building. Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-04

We received Yesterday morning
new line of exquisite evening silk.
Dresden patterns. You should see
them at the Boston store.
Respectfully.
HAENED & VON MAUR, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-04

AGENTS WANTED EITHER sen IN
II every city ard town in the state to Sell
Columbian hat holders to iahie-. Only perfect
hat holders in existence. Sure protection to
blowing from the hesd. No further uee for the
destructive hat pin Send for mplss, 25 cents.
Give them a fair trial. e. Lockwood. general
sent. Room ii01 Manhat;on building, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-04

Pave on hand 10 lots in South Rock Island on
easy terTs: just outside the city limits; rood
water; low taxes, aud cheap insurance. Ten lots
on Thirfy-cighth street md Fife snth avenue.
A number Of pieces Of property in the city for
sale anc rent.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-03-27
National Grand Army Encampment.

engaged in arranging for the national Grand
Army encampment, which meets in that city
next September. Two hundred fifty thou
sand people are expected at the encamp.
ment, and these can be cared for with little
trouble. The accommodations committee
has already secured quarters in private
houses alone for from 5000 to 1000, sho "
ing the interest that is being felt in the
coming encampment by the people of Louis.
vile. Free quarters will be provided for
from $4,000 to $1,000, All the halls and
large warerooms in the city have been
old custom-house and post-office building
has been authorized by the secretary Of the
treasury. There are forty-five hotels in
Louisville, New Albany and Jacksonville,
that will accommodate at least 10000 people.