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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21
DRY GOODS.
VIZ NEVER LIT UP.

We keep pounding at it
every business day in the year.
There is no enough done"
with US and you will always
find we have what we adver-
tise. Every day something
else is added. The bargains
offered are certainly not the
common place ones. Put us
on the scale of comparison.
Where your dollars go the
farthest is where you ought
to shop. Make actual worth
the. measure. Nobody can
afford to under-sell us. The
agencies that control the mar
kets are under the command
of our ready and willing CAPT
tai. This is only the smallest
part of what we have on sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21

A Androscoggin Cotton, Sac.
A Fruit of the Loom Cotton SIC.
A New York Mills Cotton, sc.
A Pride of the West Cotton, &c.
A Wamsutta Cotton, Sc.
121hc Extra Wide Canton Flannel, 7aic.
10c Lonsdale Cambria, 7Ac.
Cheese Cloth all colors, 3Tsc.
Sc Ginghams Apron, 47sc.
Sc Checked White Muslin, 411c.
1Oc % 7c.
1870 White Apronettes TIC.
Simpsons Plain Black and Mourning Prints,
sc.
12hc Dress Gingkams, 61hc
zoe Good Fast Black sateen, 71ac.
zoe he'd and White Flannels. 1Gc.
4Oc All-wool Red Flannel. 25c.
SOC Serges, Bic.
1Oc Buttermilk Soap sc.
Embroidery Silk, the best, &c dozen.
75c Sd Damask Table Covers, 4Sc.
SOC Mems and Boys Heavy wool-lined
Leather Gloves, 25c.
10c Ladies, Misses and Gents Hose &c.
soc Gents Teck Tics, 24c.
25c Gents suspenders, lac.
10c Hair Ornaments, sc,
25c White Aprons, 1Sc
Doc White Aprons, &c.
25c Heavy Seamless Mattings, 121nc.
35cLadics' Blcached Chemise also Drawers,
24c
s1.oO Ladies' Bleached Gowns, 69c.
Don't miss taking look at our Ladies'
Ready made Underwear. We have large
stock and our prices are as cheap as you can
buy the cotton and trimmings alone. we are
in our business heart, soul and money, for
your great satisfaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. KIM.
Norton presiding.-Jacob Coleman, col
ored, by reason of old age, was exempt
ed from the payment of capitation tax.
The estate of Jno Wilkins was COM
mitted to the sergeant for administra-
ton.
Beverly, trustee, vs.. Corse and wife,
final decree.
il. Adams VS.. A. J. Carson, decree
for sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21
"A Friend in Need is Friend indeed.

A friend advised me to try Ely's Cream
Balm and after using it six weeks ] lelieve
myself cured of catarrh 1t is most valuss
bic remedy.-Joseph Stewart, 624 Grand
Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
My son was afflicted with catarrh, in
duced him to try Ely's Cream Balm and the
d;sagreeable catarrhal smell all left him. 10
appears as well as any one.-J. C. Olmstead,
Arcola, Ill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21
Great Reduction Sale
IN UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT

Will be continued until we
close out various lots of Drap-
cry Stuffs, Chenille, Tapestry,
Silk and Lace Curtains, Table
Covers, Turkish Rugs, &c, in
order to get room for the great
spring stock which is coming
in daily. The prices we've
marked on the goods, IS to II
the original, will remain the
same till all are sold.
Fourth aoor..................11 18th st. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21

AppoINTMENTs.-Postmaster Carlin
to-day appointed Mr.. c. II. Padgett
letter carrier to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of the late Geo. T. Price,
and appointed Mr.. P. F. Downey sub
stitute in place of Mr.. Padgett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting horse in fine healthy con-
}ition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
they tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss OF appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new Life to an old or over worked horse. Is
cents per package. For sale by
L. sTAaLER & Co, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21
Tomorrow Morning and Saturday
CHILDREN's DAY

Throughout our entire establishment. with
special offerings in Boys, Girls, and Infants
Outer and Under Garments and other Dress
Requisites. The goods are carefully selected
for these occasions-aud the prices are re-
markedly low.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21

5hamberlain's Eye end Skin Ointment
Is certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes
GRADUATED Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
. cents per box. For sale by druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21

c. H. Ashbnrn, manager ofthe Postal
Telegraph Company in Norfolk, has
tried Quratol for bad case of eczema 6
He does not hesitate to recommend it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21
CLEARINGSAIE

We have large line of desirable summer
goods, which have been marked at very low
figures to make room for new goods. These
are all desirable fabrics, and in good condi-
tion and can be purchased between now and
March LIST at saving of from rs to 80 per
cent. under value. Don't miss the sale.
New Hamburg Embroideries.
New lines of Percals.
All grades Bleached Goods and Sheetings.
Special attention to the English long cloth,
II yards for sl5O The best light muslin
in use.
R3 Our buyer is now in the New York
market, and Our stock Of new spring fabrics
will soon be open for inspection.
b@oNE PRCE.@@
TACK EFT &MARSHALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21

he Robert Portner Brewing Company's
Book Beer will be on sale tomorrow and sat
urdaY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21

The Robert Portner Brewing Company's
Book Beer, still aged and of delicious flavor,
will be Oh sale tomorrow and Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21

WEATHER PRoBABILITrEs.-For this
81. ..i,. fair; cooler Friday; southwesterly
vipd. becoming noithwesteriy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21

BALTIMORE, Feb. 21.-Flour dull and I'M
changed Wheat firm; No 2 red spot and
Feb 57taa57ss; March 571ha57aa; May
5ss.a5S7s; steamer No 2 red 544sa541h !;
southern wheat by sample 56a5S; do on
grade 54ag.a57a4. Corn strong; mixed spot
Feb and Mar 47ssa471a; May 1885 bid ;
steamer mixed AZ bid southern white corn
4Sa49; do yellow 4Sa49. Oats steady; No
9 white Western 35iaa36Ea No 2 mixed do
S31ba34. Rye SOW; No 2 56a57. Hay
steady; good to choice timothy S13 so to
S14 90. Provisions quiet. Coffee firm: No
7 16b. Sugar steady; granulated 81 0S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21

OVTRAcK AND FOR SALE one car of
I FANCY NEW YORK BURBANK PO-
TlTOES, perfectly free from frost.
feb21 At MATTHEWS, KELL & co.
TREsH GUNPoWDER, ooLoNG, JAPAN
and ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEAS, for
sale by ~ mLAoohN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21
Alexandria Market, February 81.

There is slight improvement in the vol.
ume Of business reported in the wholesale
commercial markets and the tone is of a hard
ening tendency. Flour is in liberal receipt
with stock in first hands full and well assort-
ed Wheat is scarce and fraction higher;
sales Sc to SO, latter for longberry. Corn is
wanted at AZ to 40 in bulk. Rye so to 81
DAT 35 to 371s on cars. Eggs % to %. But
ter 15 TO % There is constant demand
for all kinds of Country Produce. Groceries.
Provisions and Millfeed are stronger. Hay
and Straw are quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21

sun rises tomorrow at 6:35 and sets
: y High water 6:2S a. m. and
T. = y m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-21
Our Remnant Sale

Tomorrow promises profitable buying to all
who take advantage of the various classes of
goods offered. There are "odd lots, "broken
sizes, &c.-also goodly number of articles
scratched, mussed, smrched, or Clipped from
handling. All such goods are marked to sell
quickly.
Friday Of each week is set apart for the
sale of all remnants that may have collected
during the week. These and things of kim
bred nature must be sold at once in order to
keep the stock fresh and clean. Every de-
partment will respond to your call for rem
nants.
Tomorrow buyers will find tempting in
duccments and rare opportunities. There are
hundreds of remnants, and there'll be bar
gains in every department. All are marked
at little enough prices. Scores of other sea-
sonable things for household as well as per-
sonal use are marked in just the same way.
The best things are picked up by early buyers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02
No Quarter for Grade Crossings.

DIR. Gallaudet's letter to The Star, printed
elsewhere today, calling attention to a
roent narrow escape from death at a grade
crossing experienced by members of his
family, is a Characteristic introduction to
the present Congress of the campaign
against grade-crossings in the District.
DIR. Gallaudet has been for several years
one of the most energetic and intelligent
antagonists of this dangerous nuisance,
and with ample reason. for the institution
over which he presides is entirely cut off
from communication with the city except
by such means of access as include one and
in most cases two crossings over the Balti-
more and Ohio tracks at grade. Students
of the deaf mute college have too often
been the victims of unprotected grade
crossings in the past, and this time the
wife and daughters of one of Washington 8
most valued citizens were placed in grave
peril. The facts of the episode show that
the crossing In question was wholly I'M
protected and DR.. Gallaudet's letter to the
Commissioners Is evidence On which prose-
cution might easily rest against the rail-
road company for failing to protect it's
tracks during the hours of it's use by
trains. DR.. Gallaudet's letter should be
read by every member of Congress, and
there ought to be no question to its
effect upon their minds. 1t would be bad
enough If the citizens were constantly an
noyed by the occupation of the streets at
grade by railroads, even with such means
of protection as would practically guard
against accident, but it is a double evil
for the streets to be occupied without any
guarantee whatever against disaster. The
system of gates and watchmen is wholly
useless if it cannot be relied upon at all
hours and all seasons. The grade-cross-
ing evil long ago became intolerable. Dr..
Gallaudet's experience is that of many
other Westinghouse, and some of them
have not been so fortunate as he in avoid
ing the threatened collision. The position
that he taxes in his letter is the platform
upon which all the citizens who are work.
ing and hoping for the abolition of the
present system of tracks should adopt as
their own. The railroads must be forced
to do this thing regardless of any further
pleas for time on the ground of the expense
entaied by the change. The grade-cross-
ipgs have given no quarter to the people in
the past and they should receive none from
the people now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02
The Health of the District.

Healthful as are the climatic conditions
surrounding the citizens of Washington the
fact remains, as indicated by the annual
report of the Commissioners that the death
rate of the city of Washington, as COM
pared with the capitals of Europe is still
too high, and there is ground for belief
that the relief to be afforded in certain
directions by the legislation for which the
Commissioners ask will enable the local
authorities to ameliorate~ the conditions
II at now tend to keep the death rate
among the colored people at its present
stage. The unusual amount of space ac-
corded to this subject in the Commission
ersr report shows the high relative value
which they give to it. and indeed no other
matter could come SO closely to the vital
interests of the people. Unquestionably
the most important item of reform in this
regard is that of the establishment of
new and comprehensive system of sewers
that would drain the city completely with
out polluting the air or the sources of
water supply. Local experiences indicate
that complete Immunity from pestiential
diseases of a zymotic nature can never be
obtained until the authorities have power to
supplement a perfect sewer system by
abolishlng all other means of drainage and
by putting an end to the dangerous and
filthy custom of disposing of human excre-
ment and other refuse that now prevails
in some quarters. The Commissioners
have already done good work by closing
certain polluted wells, but this work must
be carried further, and this cannot be done
until the present laws are amended In the
direction of an enlargement of the Com
missioners' authority. Some steps have
been taken, also, in the direction of
more modern system of garbage disposal,
but the results obtained have not yet been
such as to leave nothing undesired. and,
indeed. the local installation can at present
be regarded at best as only experimental.
There is grave need. too, of some system
of refuse disposal that will prevent the
accumulation of dumping piles. Hospitals
are needed to reinforce the present outfit
and the Commissioners recommendations
in this line ought to result in generous
legislation by Congress. Nothing should
be left undone the accomplishment of
which would result in the decrease of the
death rate in the District by a fraction
of per cent. and bring the city nearer to
becoming the most healthful of the worlds
capitals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02
isently by. the Post Office. Department

ligently by. the Post Office Department
in the past few months. Two and perhaps
several more of these cars could be utilized
to great advantage should the experimental
service prove satisfactory. A car running
up and down Seventh street and one ira
versing the Fourteenth street branch would
enectually cover the city so far as the Capt.
tai Traction Company is concerned. There
might also be car run eastward from the
junction of Ninth and streets on the Met
ropolitan line and back, although the serv-
ice to Capitol Hill thus afforded will prob
ally be effectually supplied by the Navy
Yard car. The northeast section, however,
should be supplied by a car on the. Columbia
road and this would completely cover the
city service. proper extension of this
system could be made into the suburbs and
u Is not too much to expect that in a COM
paratively short time the entire District
viii be supplied with mail facilities of the
most modern sort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02
A Municipal building.

of all the projects Of public improve
nieht which necessity demands for the Dis
trict of Columbia none is of more pressing
importer nee than that for the erection of a
municipal building to take the place of the
Inadequate quarters now rented from pri-
Vate owners. The Comm:s sioners in their
annual report, submitted today to the Pres
ident and through him to Congress. call
attention to this need in plain and unmis-
taxable terms and as was expected renew
their recommendation of an appropriation
OF 100000 to begin the erection of such a
structure. 1t is unfortunate that struggles
over sites IN the past should have so an
noyed Congress in locating public buildings
as to render it advisable in the present
case for the Commissioners to be willing to
encroach upon public reservation for such
a purpose. The municipal building of the
District should be erected on land pur-
chased particularly for that object some
where on Pennsylvania avenue, which, as
the nations historic street. is wisely to be
developed as the thoroughfare of public
buildings. If public land is to be used the
occupation of the space next to the market
house Oh Pennsylvania avenue, long ago
set apart by Congress as the site of a city
hall, should first be sought If the situa-
ton should be such as to bar out any
Pennsylvania avenue site. then the Judi
ciary Square location would suggest itself
The figures presented by the Commission
ers showing the cost of city hall buildings
IN other leading cities of the country are
tumiliating to the pride of Washington
ans and should stimulate the members of
Congress to such a degree of respect for
the national capital as will lead to the
speedy enactment of legislation providing
for the erection of a municipal office here
that will be in point of convenience and
architecture second to none in the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

Washington conditions are favorable to
a successful trial Of the experiment of run
ming mail cars on the street-railroads and
the forthcoming installation of car on the
main line of the Capital Traction Company,
running from Georgetown to the Navy
Yard. will be watched with interest By
ouch system 1T will be possible for a resi-
dent OF the west end to write In the morning
TO a friend in the extreme southeastern Sec
ton of the cEy and to receive a reply in the
early afternoon in season, perhaps. to send
second mssive to his correspondent sew
eral miles away, at a minimum cost This
will oe a great step ahead in city postal
facilities and if it can be accomplished, of
which there seems to be no doubt at pres
ent. 1t will effectualy demonstrate the
practicabilty of the street-car mail serv-
Ice idea which has been taken I'D so intaI-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

Behold yon wonderful array
Of sages, young and hoary!
Lift up your voices and be gay;
It's better than circus day
To see this glittering display
OF intellectual glory.
The men who now behold the heights
Each from his humble station,
Forsake the play house with its sights,
Its spangled gauze and tw!nkling tights
To watch these mental calcium lights
Shine out upon a nation.
Though dull the sky and black the air,
Toward fate we hold no malice;
The burning thoughts which center there
Must kindle soon splendid glare,
And cause posterity to stare
At history's borealis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02
A Genial EEOtist.

Hiram" said Mrs. Corntossel II don't
say ez I'm dissatisfied with what you've
done in life, but when read about all these
people goin' to Congress an dom great
things, l feel ez If We wus kinder gittin'
left in the march of events"
Mandy" was the reply, 1.-The great
men of history is them ez wanted ter stay
home an be let alone. an wasn't allowed
ter hev their wish, but wus forced by Their
felier citizens to grab hold O. the reins of
guv'ment."
Yes; s'pose that's the case"
well. I'm even better off'n them. l not
only don't wanter be public man, but I'm
bein' allowed ter hev my own way about
il"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

The new and retiring Members of Congress
as residents of Washington. will, it is hoped,
feel a proper local pride and responsibility
concerning it, 1t is the home not only of the
greatest government in the world. but of an
Independent community of taxpayers. who
stand ready to meet the assembled states
men of the republic halfway in any enter
prise that tends to make it worthy of its
dignity among cities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

The promptness with which the declara-
ton by Thomas B. Reed that this Congress
will take the slightest possible risk of dis
turbing the industries of the country is
seized upon a vindication of the tariff
now ia force was to be foreseen. And yet
the havoc likely to arise from plungng
the unframed and unwieldy aggregation
row at the Capitol into general and radical
tarlf legislation would be fraught with in
evitable injury to business interests such
as TO make almost any alternative worthy
of consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02
Holiday Prints.

Being a collection of spe-
cially designed patterns for
Christmas giving. We prom
Use you the variety is large
and the qualities a little bit
better than they have ever
been:
1o-yard patterns Of Best Dyed Prints
Soc, 65c., 75c. and $50.
10-yard patterns of Chintz Cloth-$1.
1O-yard patterns Of Russian Fleece
81.
1O-yard patterns of Ginghams-s1.
1o-yard patterns Of Gros Grain Fleece
81 %.
If you have a preference for the
goods cut from the picce-you can
have them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02
What He Feared.

Harold she said, II am told that you
are wonderfully clever with the chatting
DISH
'Well," he answered. Il have had some
success that way. But I'm afraid I'll have
to give it up
'Oh, please don't"
well, I'll continue on one condition"
what is it?"
THAT you'll promise that when we're
married you'll never say my welsh rabbits
are not as good as those your father used
to make"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

A movement is on foot in Honolulu to es-
fablish camp of Sons of Veterans This is
a strictly American organization, and this
effort in the far-off city of the Pacific shows
how thoroughly the institutions of the
United States have taken root in Hawaii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

: :
This graceful metal hammer
AT times is well enough,
And yet methinks a gavei -s-.
Should be made OF slerner stuff.
Twill serve for hours of sunshine,
But in the conflicts rub,
'Twere well to place within his hands
A well-developed club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

Mr.. Crisp may contemplate proceedings
with the calm which comes to a man who
has set out with purpose and accomplish
ed it. Come what may he is unassallably
On record for free silver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

This is the time for men who make a bus
il of doing that kind of thing to studi-
ously gIess what Congress will do with a
view to claiming the entire credit fDr it
when it is accomplished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

JOHN" said the wife of the statesman
who is not in Washington today, Its all
the fault of the newspapers"
"Why?"
EFF they had done half as much talking
about your speeches as they did about your
whiskers, the country would have thought
it couldn't get along without you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

If 1t is true that mans culture depends
largely on his food, 1t is feared that the d.
rectors Of the capitol restaurants will have
enc or two heavy contracts on their hands,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

The Congressional Record may be lacking
In brilliancy at times, but it is satisfying to
know that its columns will not be open to
Lord Dunraven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02
A Good Suggestion,

From the Montgomery CMd) Press.
Hon. Geo. L. Wellington would make q
useful and efficient member of the commit.
tee on the District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

1t may be that Senator Hills failure to
score as lecturer is due to the fact that
he is not enough of a freak
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

Mr.. Reed evidently entertalns the belief
That 1t is better not to do much than
to run risks of OVERRIDING any thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02
SHOOTING STARS,

Fob some men," said Uncle Eben, git
I'm ter Congress am de top err de ladder oh
tame; foh others it am on'y de fus' roun',
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02
street-Car NuiI Service

The silent minority is free to observe that
MIR. Reed has been sworn both at and in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02
A Good Word for Good Roads,

From the Baltimore American
Good roads are the best investment e
state can make: bad roads the worst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-02

DIn order to avoid delays, on ne
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not he Addressed
to any Individual connected with the
Office, hut simply to THE STAR, OF to
the Editorial or Dusincns Depart
mcnts, according to tenor OF purpose.