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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23
SILKS.

23c. Figured India Silks, solid color
grounds in navy. black, myrtle, ETC.. with col.
cred figures and vines. Positive SOC value
st 23c.
29c. We are having an immense sale on
those Wash Silks in beautiful different color
combinations. Guaranteed all Silk. Wash
Silks worth Soc st 29c
49c Changesb!e Taffeta Silks in light and
dark shaded effects. Worth Toe at 49c.
&c. Over twenty besutiful patterns of
Changcable Taffeta Silks. Worth SIPS at
SOC.
39c. Crepon Silks, evening shades Worth
69c at soc.
Csc. Solid color China Silks in sixteen diff,
terent colored evening shades. Worth 39c
at 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23

TRUSTEES SALE OF ARLINGTON
By virtue of deed of trust dated the 18th
day of April, 1894, and duly recorded in
deed book, liber No. 4, page 20, one of the
land records of the county of Alexandria,
State of Virginia, and at the request of the
party secured thereby the undersigned trus-
tees will sell at public auction, in front Of the
premises, on
WEDNESDAY, May 18th, 1895,
at one o'clock, ALL THAT CERTAIN PAR
Gel AND LOT OF LAND situate in the
county of Alexandria, State of Virginia, on
the Columbia turnpike road, about two and
a.half miles below the Long bridge and ad-
joining the Arlington reservation on the
oast, containing about % acres of land, moro
or less, except the following numbered lots
which have been sold from the above divided
tract of land, Nos. i, Z, 8, 8, 10. II, ID, 13,
Ia, is, 10, 90, 81, %, %, SO, 80, 80, 81,
so, 60, 81, 81, SO, 81, 60. 70 and 40, more
particularly described in said deed of trust to
which reference is hereby made. Said land is
w occup;e by Henry W. Smith said tract
of ground has been subdivided and is i'm
proved by a seven room frame dwelling and
barn, has an excellent well of water and a
commanding view of Washington and the
river.
Terms of sale: Sold subject to prior
deed of trust of 50, O00-S1, 900 to be paid
in cash, balance in one and two years with
interest secured by deed of trust on the
property sold, or all cash at the option of the
purchaser a deposit of $500 required at time
of sale. Sale to be closed within fifteen days
from the day of sale OF the trustees reserve
the right to resell at the cost and risk of the
dafaultino nurohocar All nnnvevauciDp and
recording at purchasers cost.
VIM. B. UTz. Trustees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23
DRY GOODS.
81 z9sudz,e;;p@ @2su,
NO. s16 KING STREET.

Carefully thought out plans regarding
goods, prices and service arc being daily car
ried into effect in our establishment with the
result we are able to serve the community at
all times, cheaply, rapidly and efficiently. A
royal succession of beautiful styles and tex
times in spring goods are being daily display
ed on our counters,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23
Disf GOODS.

DKf GOODS.
v God Vau & LothroP.
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
The Nottingham Lace Curtains
Recently purchased from a
New York importer retiring
from business are being sold
on a basis OF price which is be
low present cost Of imPorta-
ton. The patterns are exact
copies ofreal lace designs, and
are very attractive.
Prices, CSC, CSC, S1.o5, S1.2o
and up to $500 per pair.
(Upholsy Dept, 4th floor,..11th-st building)
New Paper Books.
The most complete assortment of Paper
boand Books to be found anywhere The
large quantities account for the extremely
low prices.
At Acc Each: All New Copyrighted Paper
Books, including the most recent publications.
At 2Oc Each: New Novels in clear, readable
type.
At 16c Each: Dillinghams Select Novels
8 for Csc: Paper. bound Books by many OF
the best known writer's
At 15c Each: Paper-bound Books, clear
type, good paper, sewed, so new titles in the
lot.
At 1Oc Each: Paper-bound Books, good,
clear type.
4 for 25c Paper. bound Books, popular
titles, good print.
At 25c Each Odd Volumes of Copyrighted
Paper-bound Books. Formerly 40 and SOC.
Basement. .-..".11th-st. bulldlng.)
New China Dinner and Toilet Sets.
We offer the best goods manufactured, and
at the lowest prices at all times. The prices
on the following are nearly q third less than
you've been paying for similar goods:
DECORATED TOILET SETS.
At $1.75 Each English China Toilet Sets,
six pieces, three decorations, three shapes to
select from.
tS195 Each The New London" Shape
Toilet Sets 10 pieces, three rich and choice
decorations.
1886 Face: White Granite Toilet Sets,
10 pieces, rich hand decoration, French de-
signs.
DECORATED DINNER SETS.
Dinner ware was never so low in price as
now. The new patterns just received from
France, England, aud Germany are very
choice, and the prices at least third less
than formerly.
At $3.50 Each Al China Dinner Sets, 100
pieces Berkshire" pattern, rich blue and
brown decorations.
Fifth floor. .11th-st. building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23

EoR sALE.-sToCK, FIXTURES AND
u GOOD WILL of the best stand in Gull.
pepper for Bar and Grocery Satisfactory
reason given for selling. Splendid opportu-
nifty to make money. Address
Z.Y. X, care Box 1877,
apps 1w Culpeper, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23

FXECUToRs NOTICE.
The subscribers having qualified before the
County Court of Alexandria county, Virginia,
as executors of the estate of the late JOHN
W. BAREFOOT, deceased, of said county and
State, hereby give notice to all persons having
claims against said estate to present them,
duly authenticated, for settlement, and all
persons indebted 10 said estate are requested
to pay the same to the subscribers without
further notice.
MARY A. PAYNE, Execuo
JOHN W. BANCROFT, Jr, tors.
Barcroft's Mills, Arlington Station, Arlington
T. o., Alexandra county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23

yXIAsH1NGToN, ALEXANDRIA AND
w MOUNT VERNON ELECTRIC RAIL
WAY COMPANY.-Alexandria, Va. April
Goth, 1S95.-On SUNDAYS, until further
notice. the city tickets which are sold 10 for
% cents will be received as fare between
Alexandria and New Alexandria.
D. W. HOLDEN,
apo If Superintendent.
For SALE.
5000 TOMATO PLANTS. Applp to
S. CHEVALLY,
ap23 At SOL S. Patrick street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23

The City Council meets tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23

VERY FINE GUNPoWDER and JAPAN
TEAS, just received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10, 1895.
A LII PERSONS are hereby warned against
n purchasing or negotiating Certificate
No. %. being for fifty (50) shares of the
capital stock of the Union Building Company,
incorporated under the laws of the State of
Virginia, and issued to H. J. Gray, the same
having been lost of stolen. Application for
reissue Of said certificate is pending.
W. SCOTT TOWERS,
Secretary OF said Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock.
il holders of the WIRELESS ELECTRIC
RAILWAY COMPANY will be held on MON
DAY, May 9th, 1895, at No. 212 King
street. Alexandria, Va, for the election of
nine directors and the transaction of such
other business as may be legal and proper.
Polls will be open from to 2 p. m.
JOHN B. THOMAS,
apCO S7S,mv4 Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-23

EINE OLD WINES and Pure Rye Whisky
A. at very low prices.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
BRECKENRIDGE.

No rain since our last report. "a bea,
was coming down from the north woods 70
see u, but the nimrods got after IT and
about mile out of town it found these parts
too interesting, and turned back towards
home, bat Jake Porter put rifle bail into il.
and Gidley boy found it next day, 80 badly
hurt that he courageously finished it with a
club. Some damage from the frosts of
Saturday night in this locality, or would
have been If the former frost hadn't got in
its work ahead. I'VE hate a new station
agent again. Mr. Race, who was formerly at
Wheeler, now looks after the railroad inter
ests here. -Norman W. W. Waggoner
died Sunday night, aged -. He has been
ailIng for long time. but was feeling better
and had been around "a usual all day Sun
day The funeral from the NJ. f. church
was on Tuesday and was largely attended.
good yields of wheat are re-
ported IN this locality; one of thirty-three
and one of 40 bushels to the acre. while oats
are generally light corn Is ready
% cut and the growing weather would be
iard to beat -= Young d Boneman have
bought Miller's interest in the planning mill.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
Highest of all in Leavenng Power L. S. Govt Report
R>!aa!!! R RskiRS
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

man, and all bad impressions are thrown
out by the examiner and recorded 10 the dis
credit OF the pressman. The imperfect one.
are thrown out and sent to the redemption
bnrehu TO be destroyed. The perfect sheets
are passed TO the numbering and lettering
| machines, and the letters and numbers be.
longing To the series are printed on each
note lhey are now gwen To women, who
count them with wonderful CELEBRITY after
which they are taken to the basement where
the req seal OF the government l. STAMPED
upon them. They are then sent to the treas
ury 10 guarded wagons.
The government printing Office Is an old
four story brick building which covers the
square at the corner OF North Capitol and II
streets. Although the building l. plain and
unpretentlous II l. the largest printing and
olndlng establishment In the world employ
ing M present 1000 people, which number Is
Swelled TO 1900 during congress- This Office
executes all the printing required by con
gress and the executive and judicipl DEPART
mentS OF the government. The type. setting
room - filled with compositors, for Uncle
sam does not crowd out the h,borinp man
Tor the new type setting machines. In the
immense press room are seventy eight large
presses or various make all in motion. In
the foundry beneath electroty ping and ster-
eotypuR are done. All work in the govern
ment printing office i done IN the best man
ner-here, as IN the bureau of printing and
engraving, all work l. done subject TO in
specuon, and the poor workman works at a
discount
Some OF the volumes issued are immense
and bound in sumptuous style. Asking the
guide the largest price the government re-
cefved tor volumes issued, he replied, 1--WE
receive $50 per volume for a blank book that
we put mp for the New York custom house
Some idea OF the work dor in this. king of
printing establishments, may be had from
the fact that they make use of thirty. i've to
forty tons of paper per day, and the waste
paper, which Is disposed of to the higest bid
der last wear amounted to $4,000
We have tried to give, ss briefly as posi-
ole, some idea of the work done in the de-
partments but the story j. long at the short
est The departments are all open to the
pnblic from 10 O'Clock a. IN. until .. m.
We were satisfied with this arrangement as |
I gave Us the most delightful part of the |
lay TO do the city" and ENJOY its material |
nagnlhcence. and we were content TO return |
10 the great buildings during the heat of the
lay to study the workings of our great
latlon. FLORENCE WILBUR CHASE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
ELI HALL.

3 is reported that a light frost struck some
81 sos ouckwheat il this vicinity, but did
Dli.e, z any damage. blacksmith,
Jamte Toy and family visited friends and
Relatives id Ingham county last week.
W. X. Pratts brother OF Barry county is Wis
liLg with him this week.==Chas Brooks
is enjoying visit with a brother from Cali
fornia, who he had not seen for thirteen
years.-The Free Methodist minister
preached his first sermon at this place last
S-aday evening. Frank Shaler and
family went to Winchester, Mecosta county
kriaby, TO be present at toe marriage of their
500 Roy. 10 Miss Nina Pratt, grand daugh-
ter CT ". ii Pratt of this place, =-H Hattie
SIS rVsarned home Wednesday from Mecos-
Ia ooaaty. where she has been caring for a
sick sister for the past five weeks.-Mrs.
Alice Brooks l. on the sick list John
Bodine and Dora Swain, both OF this place,
WIRE married on Wednesday of last week
Mis- Dana Blair has gone to Ithaca to
attend school the coming year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

DR.. A. II. Olm-tead:-From a neraonal
knowledge Of the merits OF your Pacal Balm.
! cannot too highly recommend IT, My son
had been terrible victim of nasal catarrh
for some time, nose inflamed and liberated.
when II assumed more serious form, reach.
ing the throat, so affecting his throat and
Paia5e that ne was unable TO speak SOME
words plainly. His gums became swollen
and teeth covered with black coating. we
were compelled TO take him from school
hearing of the wonderful virtues of your
Pacal Balm, purchased jar, and bv a
thorough use internal and external found the
disease giving way under the treatment.
lwo Jars effected a permanent cure of the
catarrh, restoring the gums and teeth "a a
natural, healthy condition and color. A
household remedy, where indicated. we find
Pacal Balm far superior TO anything re have
ever used. Very respectfully,
PHEBE f. BYFRs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

Total >S3L23u. 500
Total weight Of coin. about 5000 tom.
The United States Bond OF Banking de-
partment Is paatial banking Office on the
tr-t floor. Here was held up foe our inspec-
ton package of bonds amounting TO $3.50
100000 Ascending 10 the second floor we
entered the balcony surrounding the cash
room and watched the cashiers making their
payments, thus enjoying the sight of great
deal of money which seemed $50 near, yet 80
far From here we were taken to see the
great macerating machine. which DESTROYS
the worn and mutilated bank notes which are
retired from service
The national currency is manufactured at
the bureau OF printing engraving, which Is
located in large brick building on the Mall.
Visitors are permitted to inspect the differ
ent divisions and guide il provided. Here
are about 2jO presses and force of five or
Fix hundred men and women are engaged in
printing sheets of bank notes, bonds and in
ternal revenue stamps. For the benefit of
those who think that government employees
take things easy we will tell you what they
have TO do. Six hundred sheets day must
be printed on each press and when il il con !
sidered that every tsne an impression is |
taken the delicate copper and steel plates |
have to be removed from the press, carefully |
wiped dry with the palm of the hand, then
polished with whiting, then linked and all the
ink rubbed off, save that contained IN the
minute lines of the engraving. some idea
NAV be had of the labor necessary to print
the number of sheets REQUIRED each day.
Three impressions are required to print a
bank note. First. the center picture on the
back Il printed. then the border on the back.
hen the face of the note. The sheets printed
'n each press bear the name of the press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Neil McDougal and family, formerly OF
this place have returned from the west to
their old home. Nethel Davis is quite
III with malarial fever, There will be a
dance at Charlie Balch-' Friday night of this
week.-Ciarence and John X. Hal! spent
Tuesday in ST. Louis with their grand pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. \. Barcume.- THE
ball game last SATURDAY between the Pine
River and Pleasant Valley teams resulted in
the T. Y. team getting beat again.
number from here who Witnessed the ball
game last Friday, between St Louis and the
Giants, thought 1t very interesting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

A. was to be anticipated the party
press Of the state are condemuing Sec
ret organizations. and calling especial
attention now To the Honest Dollar
League. They find many reasons why
there should be no secrecy and that all
should bc open and above board. "
These reasons are all speciou>. and the
true reason they carefully conceal.
The true reason is that such methods
are likely 10 destroy ring rule which
few party manipulators have been
and are now enjoying. Every party
organization Is secret society in so
lar a It's management l. concerned.
only differing from the method of the
Honest Dollar League in the fact that
the various state and county commit
tees do not even reveal their plans to
the rank and Tile of their respective fol
lowinga, but keep them carefully con-
cealed from all but the select few who
may as they think be trusted. There is
no secrecy in the Honest Dollar League
except As to the ritualsm, passwords
and business. and these are revealed to
every member. The local councils are
local committees to manage the silver
campaign, and they have their plans of
work which they keep to themselves,
just as any local campaign committee
does. There is no argument against
the Honest Dollar League which does
not apply with equal force to any local
committee.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
Children Crv for
Pitchers CaStoria.
FITS AND NERVOUS DISEASES.

When Henry ". Hall, VI. D.. late surgeon
: A., Department of Tennessee, returned from
the Way he found child afflicted with epilepsy.
Leading physicians We're consulted, without
APPARENT benefit NOtcI specialist, could give
Dat Et'ie y any relief. IOgcscuc his child from
fate worse than death became the object Of
his lite. For several years experiment followed
efforts. Ia lss1 old age and inGmities in
dtceI him 20 impart the knowledge Of how 20
manufacture n, under the agreement that d
bottle should Dee sent free Of all charges 10 any
one applying for 10, who was afflicted with eri-
!en,y. since then over 2D.OJO free bottles have
been sent % the afflicted Experience has
proved tAat 70 cure, Insomnia. - Ntus Dance
AM all forms of Nervous Addiction II You
want 'O try this wonderful remedy free Of all
charge. write, stating your disease aS plainly MS
possible give Your age and post Office Address
The Hall chemical CO.. West Philadelphia, Pa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
NORTH STAR.

The ball game between Rathbone and
North Star resulted in score of 30 TO 9 in
j. ;. Bard attended the ball game between
~. Louis and lonia TRACE Lyon arrIv-
81 home from Summerton last Saturday.
HI. NJ. Gardner and wife of Lansing
visited Dr. Gardner last Saturday u. $.
Ba,2 has added few lights to his hotel.
The postofice was robbed of so worth of
stamp. last Friday night.=-J. 5. Harper
hss gone to Maple RApids.-A. Shaul
-ides new wheel. -. Caravan left for
Detroit last week.-=E. X. Crandall was
IN Detroit last week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

a dramatization under the title Sill
yer Lining was brought out at the Chi
cage Opera house on SUNDAY evening
east. is by Fitzgerald Murphy, a
boston newspaper man, and is drawn
largely from Coins Financial School.
The play made decided hit. It was
heartily applauded. and received some
Kisses from anti-silyer sympathizers.
W. Ii. Harvey was present and said the
play represented the main issues Of the
question magniIicently.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
A SILVER" PLAY.
unique Theatrical and Literary Event
in Chicago.

"A Unique Theatrical and Literary Event
in Chicago.
An event unique in theatrical and literary
circlestook place Sunday eve. at the Auditor
lum Hotel-a dinner given by ". II. ("Ccin")
Harvey TO the members of the Silver Lin.
ing Company. a play suggested by Mr.
Harvey's famous ''School" and which had
Its first performance tonight Monday at
the Chicago Opera House. With the flowers
at the plate of each guest was to fasten them
button half silver and half gold, the gift of
the host, each button bearing the inscription
40 to -
The play is under the management of T
w Miner and Henry Clay Miner, sons of
Congressman Miner of New York. 1t is the
production of Fitzgerald Murphy, well.
known Boston newspaper man Besides
Messrs. Miner, Murphy and Harvey. the
guests included the twenty members of the
company. among them Miss Francis Drake
of San Francisco and Miss Laura Almosino
of Boston, the two strikingly handsome act
resses. who take the leading feminine parts
VIM. Courteigh, who plays John Jefferson"
a disguise for ex-Congressman Bryan of Ne
braska, was prominent figure.
Others present included actors Robert Will
son, Will A. Whitecar formerly of the
White Squadron" and Geo rye Hall. Nota-
BILE among the addresses that made one of
the features of the delightful entertainment
was one by Mr. Harvey, in which he said the
dinner to the troupe came after hearing
them in rehearsal as a recognition on his part |
OF their sterling merit AS factors in the silver |
lght ana a hitting representatives to present
the silver cause to the people in a way never
before attempted in the United States. Sun
lay News-Tribune. Detroit, Sept. |, 30.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
RIVERDALE.

Mr.. X. n McCulum is still fail
ing. His daughter, Dr. Emma l.. McCul.
!um, of Battle Greek, came Monday of last
week TO visit him, much to his enjoyment.
Odd Mr.. Nickerson Of Ne,taburr died
sunday morning of last week of heart fail
nre' lie had been sufferer from Bright.
disease for long time. b. Adams
ana ChaS. Green will put four rol! planer
IN Adams mill. This will help both the
owners and the village. "A cheiropodi.t
might find lucrative field in this locality.
Judging from the careful stepping of some of
our local young bloods wth-"painful corns. "
=I. >. Talon is a hustler, aud will soon
nave bulletin board on every second corner
Tor miles around. Tine race between the
chemical engine and bicycle the other even
ing resulted III complete victory for the
'atter-but the bicycle is said to have been
'over the fence" while the engine kent the
road. wv. ID. Strong's new residence and
MOTEL Is rapidly nearing completion.-
Our village may new be said to have creased
tne quarter line IN Its onward march toward
the state road THE Commercial Honsa
mas had most thorough renovation. The
walls nave been coated with new plaster and
CoNSreu Win brlght new paper, and the wood
work thoroughly painted and grained in
tasteful design, making most rad;cai
change IN the appearance of its Interior
Inc house has long needed this improve
were agreeaby surprised 10
hear the band play Monday night. They did
-plendldly. Mrs. Bunker lost ~ NV |
nett Sunday night. Some one who knows |
%here sue carried her money must have been
the perpetrator of the deed. 80. A. Nor
~ OF Lockport, n v has been for the past |
lew days the guest of DR.. and Chas. Morey. |
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
LAFAYETTE.

The farmers are fitting their ground for
gheat.=-Wheata and oats are turning out
good Lewis Mari had $50 bushels of oats
81 acres.=-Elmer Street is teaching in
he Zimmerman district This makes his
third term.-Mrs. II. ID. Stoddard and
son o Judds Corners, Shiawassee county.
arc yislting friends here.-Miss Susie
lNlDoa is taking treatment az the st. Louis
81 b luch better, which her many friends
VIZ ~ glad to learn. Edith Foot j.
teacD q : in the Barton district, township of
Haruil;on.-Corn will be a. good crop
IA It was last year-Clover seed is a
failure
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06

lnd =-School commenced Monday with
an unusually large attendance. John +.
Smith left for Massachusetts last Monday,
where he will attend college. -ge
White has returned 10 college at Sandwich,
Onto. W Althouse is the new manag
er OF the st. Louis ball team. =-One Mil
Ter and Marsh had fight over woman af.
fair short time ago and both were IT me-
what marked up Miller has had Marsh ar
rested for assault and battery, aud the end
/ not yet. The youngest child of Thos.
Mcclure of Grand Rapids was brought here
for burial Tuesday.-=C II. Chase and
wife pent Sunday IN Clinton county.