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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-01-12
DREW THE LINE.

Mrs Hcks-Here keeping two girls, and have to work
like slave myself.
Hcks-Why don't you get another girl?
Mrs. Hcks-Not much what simply won't work
nights.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-01-12
THE COURIER

We hope that temptation may not goao
to desperation ali, yes we hope.
We hope-ah and hope
Is all of life.
Il lar,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29
To the citizens of Alexandria.


In the month of March last the
Council of Alexandria granted to the
Occoquan- Woodbridge Telephone Com
pany franchise to establish their
system in your city. Permission being
granted, the company now doing bust
ness with you at once lowered its rates
fifteen dollars per telephone per annum,
at the same time an effort was made to
ipjure the reputation of the phones
adopted by US. We then placed two
phones for trial and the induction
caused by the presence of electric light
wires caused us some trouble which
was Immediately overcome, and now
works perfectly. In Fredericksburg,
we have completed an exchange and it
Is pronounced success. We now come
before you prepared to establish sys-
tenn equally as good, but to do this in 8
manner that will thoroughly satisfy
you, at the same time prove sufficient
remuneration to warrant the necessary
outlay, we must have your CO cooperation.
A soliciting committee will call upon
the people of Alexandria during this
week, and will offer the service at
S25 for business places and SIS for
dwellings per annum. The service will
in every respect be perfect and con-
nsction will be made with the surround.
ing country, but we cannot at present
promise a Washington connection, but
as soon as practicable this will be done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

Tus OLD SToRY.-A man name |
p.nl Nichols, railroad insurance agent
i, nm Richmond, who arrived in this city
rI ,s "scraped" the acquaintance
ifs man near the Midland depot VIII,
assumed the duty of showing him
sTopnd.r The two drank considerably,
n much so that Nichols had to be taken
N a public house and put to bed by his
newly. formed acquaintance. When he
agoke he discovered that his entire
capital SD was missing from his waist
coat pocket. The reaction from the
drbauch caused the luckless man to
weep. He was in strange city without
cent. He told his story to Capt. Web
ser, OF the police force, and described
his former companion as one-armed
man named Charles Watkins who, he
believed, took his money. Watkins
was subsequently, arrested and brought
before Mayor Strauss, who sent him on
10 the grand jury TO answer the charge
OF stealing from the person. Watkins
offered Nichols SIS if he would with
draw the charge. Commonwealth's
Attorney Leonard Marbury was pre-
sent at the examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

For THE PENITENTIARY.-Sheriff
Gordon, of Fairfax county, passed
through this city this morning having
William Honesty, colored, in charge.
who mas been sentenced to the peni-
tertiary for one year for engaging in
an assault on colored man named
Drew at Falls Church about two years
ago. Drew had gone to house to see
a young colored woman when half a
dozen admirers of the damsel grew
jealous and made murderous attack
upon him. Two of the assailants are
already in the penitentiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

Y. NJ. S. 1.-The O'Kane reading
room of the Young Mems Sodality Ly-
ceum was last night crowded with
the fir sex, the occasion being
reception given by the members
to their lady friends. The many num-
ters on the programme were rem
:red iy some of the best -ttssl lee11tin
this city and Washington. Mayor
Strauss occupied a conspicuous seat in
the audience. Among those who par
ticipated were Mr.. P. B. Hall, of Wash
iugton, who sang Rocked in the Ora
die of the Deep;" followed by Miss Mai
Greenwell, who sang "Margery," a pa
rhetic love song, which showed to eff
feet the richly developed qualities OF
that young lady's voice. followed by
the Leonada Quartette, DR.. Sharp, of
Washington; Miss George Idensen,
Mr.. VIM. L. Hoy, Miss Nellie O'Brien,
Mr.. Patrick Downey, Miss Mary
Dewitt, Miss Mamie Lyles, Miss
Lizzie Smith and Mr.. Thomas
S. Lannon. The piano accompanies
were Miss Anna Walsh and Messrs.
VIM. H. Starnell and Geo. T. Keegan.
The entertainment being ended, the
guests repaired to the gymnasium
where they partook of all the delica-
cies of the season, after which they
wendell their way home much pleased
with the evenings entertainment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

THE CAssARD.-The steamer How
ard Cassard is to be fitted out for u
cruise to Central America, after the
completion of series Of trial trips now
in contemplation with that vessel. The
object of the proposed voyage is to
take to that country party of gen.
tlemen DESTROYS of examining its nat
ural resources, aud to ascertain if a
line of swift steamers could be success
fully established between the republics
of Central America and the United
States. Some of the party, however,
will make the trip in the interest OF
health or for the pleasure of the st,
which of course will be delightful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

Two MEN INJUnEp.-About half-past
ten o'clock this morning while two
colored men named Francis and Brent
were engaged in clearing rubbish from
the top of the oven now being erected
on the site of the George R. Hill & Co.
bakery, on north Lee street, the arch
suddenly collapsed, throwing the two
men to the ground IA distance OF about
20 feet and half-burying them in de-
bris. Francis's head was cut severely
and Brent was somewhat bruised. The
injured men were removed to their
homes where they received medical at
tention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-
sidino.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
Four colored men, arrested by Officers
Hall and Smith for vagrancy, were
ordered to leave the city.
Charles Watkins, charged with taking
$2l from the person of Paul Nichols,
was sent on to the grand jury.
Irving Williams, colored, arrested by
Officers Belts and TIGER for assaulting
David Minor, colored, was fined S..
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and mild. Five prisoners and three
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

PERSONAL---VERY.. T. H. Rice has re-
turned from Staunton where he on
Sunday delivered an address before the
ladies of the Augusta Female Semi
nary. He reports that passengers from
Stanton have great difficulty in get.
ting from Charlottesville if they should
happen to stop there.
Mrs. Evelyn c. Lewis is visitil g
friends in this city.
Mr.. Algernon C. Chalmers, jr., stu
dent for the past two years at Pantops
Academy, has just returned to hs
home for vacation, which he is well
entitled to, having won two gold med
als-one for scholarship and the other
for good conduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
BIG AUCTION PURCHASE,

We have just placed on our counters the
goods purchased at the auction sale OF the
stock Of g. S. Jaffray & Co. The long stand
ing of this house as the finest importers III
the trade make their goods particularly de-
sirable. We bought only their best lots and
give only slight idea in this notice. The
goods must be examined to be appreciated.
lot fine 3-yard satin damask cloths $780, worth 500
1888, --a'~1ce1= cloths at 400 worth 600
lot 4yard long satin ~lo..--S@ - NOT
Few 3h yard with 81 napkins match N ~
much over half value
lot 2I yard long Turkey red cloths worth IS price
90. lot yard long do. imported cloths worth IS
price IS.
case fine crochet quilts, IS quality price 75c
very finest crochet quilts Marseles patterns regular
IS quality our price IS
lot fine imported nansooks regular SIC quality price
20 cents.
lot finest Swiss muls regular soc goods price 25c
lots imported check nainsooks, regular 12H and sc
goods, price and SC.
Finer check nainsooks, 25 So and 57lc qualities,
prices I2H, 1913 and 2oc
Fine Scotch lappets and imported Scotch novelties almost
half prices.
| lot fine dotted Swiss at 20c cheap at s.
Our lace purchase in actual value is about 800 in actual
yards oo95 embracing fine torchons antique Vaencences
sixteenth century Vaencences Maltese point despr point
dParis, large range of orientals, &c.
Fuller particulars in future advertisement.
Prices on all Laces than one-half the ORR
ginal price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

SUSPICIOUS CHARAcTERs.-A strange
white man, using crutches, was begging
on the streets yesterday. The Mayor
gave him money enough to pay his
way back to Washington whence he
came and told an officer to see him
aboard the ferry boat. Early this
morning the same individual, minus
the crutches, was seen to emerge with
% companion from Petersburg" So
loon. Both will be put on the chain
gang if they fall into the hands of the
police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29
REAL ESTATE, &c.
M. B. HARLOW & CO.,
Real Estate Loan & Insurance Brokers,

NO. 10Y S. ROYAL STREET.
MONEY to loan ON gilt edge security
$500, $500, 1000, $500, $4,000.
FOR SALE.
BUSINESS PROPERTY, southeast corner
OF King and Alfred streets; an established
drug stand; brick store now under lease of
four years at a yearly rental of $500. If sold
at once can be bought cheap.
King street, near Royal, THREE. STORY
BRICK. fine business property. If sold now
bargain to the purchaser.
DECIDED BARGAINS.
Duke street, 15.RooM BRICK HOUSE,
q, N. j. location unsurpassed. Price 50, 500
800 cash balance to suit purchaser.
Prince street, near Alfred. 12-ROOM
BRICK HOUSE; LARGE LOT; choice To-
cality. Price $500. Easy terms.
Prince street, near Pitt, 11-ROOM BRICK
HOUSE a. m. l.; lot 3Ox90. Price So, 900:
only 5000 cash balance long time.
Columbus street, near Cameron, GROOM
BRICK HOUSE. A bargain, $4,000. Easy
terms.
Columbus street, near Queen, 11-ROOsi
AND BATH BRICK HOUSE: lot 21x90;
choice location: corner property. Price
$3.50. Easy terms.
Pitt street, a BEAUTIFUL HOME, 10
rooms a. m. i. lot S2x120 side alley; fruit
flowers aud plenty of shade Price $4,000
Queen street. TWO THREE ROOM BRICK
HOUSES lot 30x100 to 15-feet alley. I'm.
proving locality. A bargain, 81, 100.
We have number of SMALL HOUSES
with good lots, which can be bought at low
prices, on easy terms. Small cash payment
balance monthly. Equal to paying rent.
BUILDING LOTS.
Patrick street, near King, TWO LOTS
174bx107 feet each 5000.
Duke street, near Patrick, LOT 16x10C
feet good old Frame House on it (; $3.50.
Prince street, near Alfred, LOT 25x1OC
feet to an alley. Improved by two small
Brick Houses, 81 400.
Patrick street, near Princess LOT 361lls
feet, $500.
King street, near West, LOT a1x1o0 feet
to an alley 81 200.
TEN CHOICE LOTS on north Alfred street
Improving section. Price each, S115 if sold
at once. Terms will be So cash, and 81 pc,
week. No better opportunity to secure 8
! home site. Buy now, prices will be higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

Mr.. RIcE's SERMoN.-The First
Presbyterian Church in Staunton was
crowded Sunday morning, the occasion
the annual sermon to the Augusta
Female Seminary, which was delivered
by Rev. T. II. Rice, of this city. Taking
his text from Col. II: 10-"Ye Are
Complete in Him, the speaker de-
livered a forcible and practical dis
course. Mr.. Rice then addressed his
remarks to the young ladies. He
urged them, mot to go out into the
frivolous world, but to be an ornament
to their homes, blessing to their dear
old fathers and mothers, who have
toiled and cared for them. The life Of
God is not commonplace life; it is net
a frivolous life. II you want to know
the inefiable JOY of Christ, then walk in
him. 1t will come out in your deeds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29
UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT

Offers very favorable opportunity to pur-
cbase Satin Damasks Silk Tapestries, Drapery
Silks, sc, at reduced prices. The goods are
fresh and perfect, and the lengths measure
from two to twelve yards. Enough of the
Damasks and Tapestries for an odd chair or a
whole suite of furniture; pieces of silk suita-
BILE for mantel OF piano scarf, single por-
there or window drapery. If you have no
use for such goods just now it will pay you to
anticipate next falls needs.
Prices from 30c to Sc per yard.
Fourth foor....... ...11th-st building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

DECORATION DAY.-To-morrow will bt
DECORATION Day, and appropriate exercises viii
be held at o'clock in the afternoon at tft
federal cemetery, under tho auspices of the
Davis Post, G. A. R. The exercises this veal
will be moro than usually interesting, as wa
shown by the programme published yester
day. Delegations of the g. A. B. and of thu
Legion of Loyal Women will come here from
Washington to take part in the exercises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

The RACES. The bright weather at
tracted large attendance at St. Asaph
to day and eleven books were open.
The races resulted as follows:
First race, { mile-Cody won, Trojan
second, Parthian third.
Second race, 81 furlongs-Kenyon
won, The Snake second, Leporello
third.
Third race, ] mile-Levina won,
White Cockade second, Annie T. third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

CoRoNER's INQUEsT.-Justice R. G.
Triplett, of Fairfax county, held an in
quest at Franconia station, W. S. rail
road on the 9th inst. upon the dead
body of Herman Kempfner, an Aus.
TRAN, killed by train on the above
road near Bush Hill. Papers found on
him showed that he was licensed as a
peddler in Chicago in 1898. The body
was inferred near the station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

New UNIFoRMs.-The Third Regiment
Drum Corps, of this city, has received new
outfit of uniforms. drums, etc, from the State
military authorities Tho drum corps now
has its full complement of twenty-four MEM
bars and is we'll equipped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

"A Friend Need in is FriendIndeed."
A friend advised me to try Ely's Cream
Balm and after using it six weeks believe
myself cured Of catarrh. 1t is q most valua-
BILE remedy.--Joseph Stewart, ga Grand
Avenue Brooklyn N. Y.
My son was afflicted with catarrh, l in
duced him to try Elys Cream Balm and the
dlsagreeable catarrhal smell all left him. He
appears as we'll as any one.-J. C. Olmstead,
Arcola. Ill.
Price of Cream Balm is fifty cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sum rises tomorrow at AL and sets
ia High water HOG a. m. and
1880 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

The APPEAL CASE of the city of AL
exandris vs.. l.. Mckenzie Bell, agent
OF the United States Express Company,
which involves the right of the city 10
levy license tax OH express compa-
MES, was heard in the U. S. Circuit
Court of Appeals in Richmond yester-
day before Judges Golf and Symington.
Judge Hughes. of the District Court,
who decided the case against the city
last winter declined to sit with the
other judges. Arguments we're made
By Messrs. S. G. Brent and z. B. Tay-
lor for the city, and Mr.. ]. M. Johnson
for Mr., Bell, after which the case was
submitted. The case came before tho
cOnrt as the case of James F. Webster,
etc, appellant, rs. Lewis Mex. Bell, in
the matter of his application for dis
charge under writ of habeas corpus,
an appeal from Circuit Court Eastern
District of Virginia, at Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City, H.,
was told by her doctors she had Consumption
and that there was no hope for her, but two
bottles OF DR.. Kings New Discovery COM
pletely cured her and she says it saved her
life. Mr.. Thos Eggers, of 139 Florida street,
San Francisco, suffered from dreadful cold,
approaching Consumption. tried without re-
suit everything else, then bought one bottle
OF DR.. Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally thankful
1t is such results, of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy of this
medicine in Coughs and Colds Free trial
bottles at E. S. Leadbeater s. Sons Drug
Store. Regular size SOC and 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
..ction iair warmer; variable Winds becom-
;ng .oa:htssterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

Eight thousand acres ofland are plant.
ed in Irish potatoes within twenty
miles of Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

A colored man was put to work firing
the yard engine at the Virginia Midland
depot last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

HARD TINE TO GET MARRIED.-Rev.
DR.. j. w. Jones, of Bethany Indepen-
dent Methodist Church, Baltimore,
married at his parsonage yesterday a
couple who encountered many difficult
ties in finding minister. The couple
gave their names as Albert Price and
Miss Maggie Davis, both of this city.
The bride is the daughter of Policeman
Keith Davis. The only remark they
made was that they had long drive to
find the right minister. They had been
driven all over Baltimore in search of a
Baptist minister and in the end, by a
mistake, had been united by one of the
Methodist persuasion. After the cere-
mOuy the bride and groom went to
Camden station, saying they would pay
a short visit to Washington. Whether
or not the bride knew when she left,
that the marriage had been performed
BY Methodist minister is doubtful,
and if the groom knew, he appeared to
know enough also not to say anything
about it. The couple returned to this
city, where they will make their home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29

work by patches. He thought it quite
likely that the City Engineer would
advise a uniform grade from Christ
Church to the river so as to get rid of
the open sewer on Pitt street. He
moved to pass by the ordinance, which
was lost, and the ordinance was
adopted.
When the appropriation bill came in
from the Board OF Aldermen, having
been pas sed by that body,
Mr.. Burke inquired why there had
been a reduction in the amount levied
for interest on the public debt from
$33, 800 to S31, go.
Mr.. Uhler answered that about $780,
600 of stock certificates held by the
sinking fund had been burned and no
interest would hereafter be paid on
item. The money could now be used
for other purposes.
The appropriation bill was laid over
for want of sufficient attendance to
pass it on the first night of its introduc-
ton. But few changes are made in the
appropriation bill. No other business
occasioned debate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29
TRAVELLING EQUIPMENTS.

We have care taht none but the best
shall come in here. We have the bulk of the
stock made to our special order by the mott
reliable manufacturers in the country.
40-inch Iron-bound Packing Trunks, two
locks, 81 35.
Iron-bound Steamer Trunks, canvass cover
brass lock, $3.50.
Canvass Dress Trunks, S2.75, 1925
$3.50, 1896 and $4.45.
Canvas Telescope Cases, 65c, 75c, Soc, 81
Leather Dress Suit Cases, leather corners
heavy hinges, cloth lining, good brass lock
$3.50.
Grain Leather Club Bags, nickel lock and
catches, inside pocket, Csc, 81 25, $1.45
SLIGO, $1,75 $500 and 1925.
Canvas Trunks, iron bindings, steel clamps
heavy REINFORCED strap hinges, sheet iron
bottom, linen lining, fold-top tray, with hal
box, extra dress tray, S7.45, S7.95, and
So so.
W. & LIS Special Dress Suit Cases, sole
leather corners hinges, corners. and strap:
riveted, linen lining, shirt pocket, $6.5 J,
81. 90 and $3.50.
Canvas Dress Trunks, iron bottom. double
steel clamps, linen lining, deep covered tray
with hat box, $3.50, So, $3.50 and $685..
Trunks marked free. A strong strap free
with each trunk.
Fourth floor I 9th ST buildinp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-29
DRY GOODS.
v 0OdVard & LothrOp.
10th, 18th and F StS., N. W.

s0eStore will be closed tomorrow,
Memorial Day, at l o'clock.
MEMS STORE.
UMBRELLAS. -Women's
and Mems Gloria Cloth I'm
brellas, cotton and silk mixed,
26 and 2S-inch. $500 Each.
MACKINTOSHES F O r
men and boys. Mems Mack
intoshes in gray and brown
effects, with 26-in cape. $500
Each.
Mons stnra 1Q0l F ST.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-15

The strongest reason advanced, how ever, for adopting this plan was to head off the attempt of the Republi- cans to change the tariff by altering the wool schedule. MT. Cleveland is determined to prevent, if possible, the next congress from attacking the pres ent tariff in any way, and especially wool, for that is the only thing he succeeded in placing on the free list. Already the brewers are at work against this scheme and it is stated here today that they have organized for determined fight, with head quarters in Cincinnati. The brewers are to fight with the Republicans for duty on wool, and the advance guard of the organization is in Washington preparing for the contest.
Arizona republican., 1895-10-15
IS BECOMING IRRITABLE. The Strain Takes Effect
 on Durrant. Adjournment of the Case Un-
 til Today.
Preparing to Try Durrant for the Murder of Minnie
 Williams.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1.-The trial of Theodore Durrant for the mllr- der of Blanche Lamont did not go on this morning. So many of the jurors are business men that, it being col lection day, the court adjourned until tomorrow. It is not unlikely that the court will tomorrow morning take a further adjournment. Attorney Deu- prey, leading counsel for defendant, is confined to his bed with rheuma- tism and his associate will base this as reason for continuance for sev- eral days.
 In the meantime Durrant remains in his cell, never leaving it, even for the customary exercising in the corri- dorS
 It is said he is becoming exceed ingly irritable. Since he finished with his testimony in Judge Murphy's court, defendant has lost considerable vivacity and instead of being careless and indifferent, he is serious and troubled. It has dawned on him he may be convicted and as he realizes the force of the chain of circum- against him he has become much de- pressed
Arizona republican., 1895-10-15
THE FIGHT BEGUN.
Commissioner Jordan Sues the Board
 of Supervisors.

Major T. c. Jordan, immigration commissioner for Maricopa county, through his attorneys, Kibbey & Will Hams, will today file suit against the board of supervisors of the county to compel them to pay him a salary as said commissioner of immigration, an office created by the Eighteenth legis- lative assembly of Arizona.
 Major Jordan as seen at his office in the court house yesterday afternoon and interrogated about the fight with the supervisors. q cannot conceive g said the major, why the supervisors will insist on not allowing my salary as commissioner, but from conversa- tions held with members of the board they affirm that the legislature had no right to create territorial office, the expense to be borne by the county. If they have any other reason for re- pudiating my claim, l do not know what it is
 Since I have assumed my office I have attended strictly to my duties as immigration commissioner, but am seriously handicapped for the want of printed matter. l have received in-