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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-31
REPUBLICAN RALLY.

the Auditorium To- Morrow
Night.
Tomorrow evening there will be grand
Republican rally in the Auditorium, cor
ner OF Eddy and Jones streets, where
those who attend will have treat from
prominent Eastern speakers. One of these,
an eloquent and forcible talker, is the
Hon. s. W. Mccall, who is now for the
third successive term representing the
Eighth Congressional District of Massa-
chusetts.
He is the author of the phrase used by
Bryan, Pressing the crown of thorns on
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The straw-plaiting industry of England
gives employment to about $1,000 women
and 1000 to 5000 men.
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the brow of labor" Another is the Hon.
L. d. Apsley, vice chairman of the
National Repu blican Congressional Com
mittee, and who represents the Fourth
Congressional District of Massachusetts,.
The utterances of these gentlemen, who,
after that meeting, will return to their
own State, will be treat, as they are
thoroughly conversant with the political
situation at this time.
Only ten per cent of flowers give out
perfume.
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BORROW sealskins, silks and Jewels at Uncle
Harris. Is Grant avenue
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Drains, Night Emissions, Sleeplessness,
Nervousness. Pimples, Bashfulness. De-
spondency, Stupidity. Loss of Ambition
and similar symptoms. He also cures
Gonorrh@a. elect, Structure, Syphilis.
Varicocele, Hydrocele and all other signs
of physical. mental and sexual debility or
decay. Careful attention given to every
form of female complaint, and to all
ments of the Heart Lungs, Liver, Stom-
ach, Kidneys, Bla der and Urinary or
gans OF both sexes. Piles, Fistula, Rup-
ture and Chronic Catarrh speciality. The
worst cases solicited and positive cures
guaranteed. Write if you cannot CALL as
the doctors system of home treatment by
mail is always satisfactory. Office hours.
to ~ A. NJ. 2 to and to P. NJ. Sum
days from 10 to IL A. NJ. only. Address
nnnTnp nn1R s65 MARKET STREET,
UUJ Uh JUN, Opp. Powell. S. F.. Cal
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COOK

The greatest of mod
ern specialists, corrects
the errors of youth and
removes their evil eff
fects from men of all
ages; frees them for
ever from the miseries
of Lost or Failing Man
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be distributed free among the small sub
scribers TO the campaign fund, and they
will thus be kept in ''touch" with the
organization.
The issuance of the address has already
caused many wondering inquiries as 10
the state of Mr.. Lanes leg, the advent OF
which into California politics was the
cause of so much joyous haillng, ana tne
elasticity of which has been regarded Win
so much confidence.
The address in full is as follows:
HEADQUARTERS
CALIFORNIA SILVER AAMPAIGN COMMITTEE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

Music BROKE HER SLUMBER.-After
the combined efforts of several ply
sicians had failed to awaken Mamie
Steinbaus from her sleep of three
weeks, music has been tried, with most
gratifying results. DR.. Staller has been
in constant attendance on the girl at
her home in Philadelphia since she first
sank into her condition of lethargy, as
a result of fright. On Tuesday he con.
ceived the idea of trying to arouse her
with music. and two violinists were Sc
cured TO play softly by her bedside.
After few moments Mamie opened
her eyes and asked for drink of water.
Then she sat up in bed and laughed
Historically for a while, but as she
showed an inclination to again 60 to
sleep she was plunged into cold bath.
This reused her thoroughly, and for the
first time in nineteen days she asked
for food. She also spoke to her mother
and sister, though her speech was in
coherent, and played cards for short
time. Wednesday she relapsed into
something like her former condition,
but last evening the music was again
tried. with equally gratifying results.
DR.. Staller is now satisfied that with
careful treatment his patient will be ali
right in a short while.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

PERsoNAL.-Capt and Mrs. Ayres
have given up their house in this city
and taken No. 1872 New Hampshire
avenue, Washington.
Miss Grace E. Price, the lovely and
attractive daughter of Mrs. Alfred
Price, of Norfolk, who has been visiting
her cousin, Miss Ruth Bailenger, left
for her home last evening, much to the
regret Of her many friends.
Miss BERTHE Roper, who has bfen
visiting friends in this city, left for her
home in Norfolk last evening. Miss
Roper made many friends during her
stay here.
Mr.. Park Agnew has returned from
Norfolk, where he went to attend the
meeting of the State republican COM
mittee, of which he is member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

HOUSE WARAuNG.-Union street that
usually after nightfall is deserted save
by the oustle and noise of the shifting
locomotive, was last night enlivened by
the strains of dancing music and merri-
meut of large party Of bellies and
beaux engaged in the pleasures of the
Terpsichorean art. Phoenix like, the
old building between King and Prince
streets with more than local reputation
under John T. Price, James P. Coleman,
and others, has arisen from its ashes,
and its present occupant, Mr.. ]. B. At
well, extended to his many friends a
cheerful "house warming" which was
enjoyed by all, and will be long remem
bered by the participants who reluc-
family left for their homes in the wv. 0
sma" hours gleefully humming the tune,
after the ball is over"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

For BATTLE ABBEY.-The execu-
tive committee of the Confederate
Memorial Association, which was APP
pointed at Lookout Inn in September
last, has organized for work by the
election of Gen. John G. Underwood,
of Kentucky, as superintendent and
secretary, and the Fourth National
Bank of Nashville, as treasurer, the
association being now chartered under
the laws of Mississippi.
This committee yesterday evening
issued an urgent appeal for subscrip-
tons to the fund for the memorial in
stitute edifce. The committee desires
it understood that the movement is un-
der the auspices of the United Confed-
crate Veterans. 1t eulogizes the work
of Comrade Rouss and states that the
selection of a place will not be consid-
cred until after funds have been guar
anteed for the building. The address
of the committee, which includes
stirring appeal to the women of the
Confederacy, is signed by w. II. Jack
son, of Tennessee, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee; w. D. Chipley,
president of the board of trustees, and
John C. Underwood, superintendent
and secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.
One week from to-day

One week from to-day
Thera was light fall of hail this
morning about 10 O'Clock.
A new hat is nice Christmas gift
and Howell, the halter, has the latest
in all styles.
Osceola Tribe of Red Men held a
meeting last night, but transacted only
routine business.
Another case of scarlet fever, on
south Patrick street, was reported at
police headquarters to-day.
John Jacobs reported to-day that an
attempt bad been made to hold him up
on the Leesburg pike early this morn
ing.
Harry Rollin, who during the sum-
mer of 1895 gave contortionist exhibit
4ions at New Alexandria, died at Staun-
ton recently.
Alexandria Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
held a largely attended meeting last
night. One application for membership
was received.
Rathbone Division, Uniform Rank
Knights of Pythias, held meeting last
night, but only business of interest to
the rank was transacted.
Mr.. James E. Clements has sold for
Mrs. Emily P. Lamison six acres of
land at Ballston, in Alexandria county,
for 81 500; also ia acres of land of the
late Richard B. Posey on the Potomac
river, in Charles county, Md, for $500.
Mr.. J. W. Cookson, employed as en-
gineer at the spoke factory in New
Alexandria, upon changing clothes
Monday to 60 to work, left eightee n
dollars in his trousers pocket. Upon
returning to his boarding house he
found his trousers, but youth and the
money were missing. He is now ask
ing, Where are they?
"Buzzards' Point as the region
along the water front of the southeast
section of Washington is known, was
the scene last night of a daring high.
way robbery. One of the delivery
wagons of Alexander Hecht was sue
cessfully pillsged by crowd of colored
Youths and men.
A bill was introduced yesterday in
the Senate by Mr.. Pettigrew, providing
for the reduction of street railway fares
in the District of Columbia. 1t makes
single fares after July next cents for
single continuous passenge, and de-
clares that ten tickets shall be sold for
% cents.
A report was circulated last night to
the effect that Mrs. Barrett, residing at
S22 Queen street, was dead. The house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

TAKEN HoME.-Miss Lucy Wager,
who yesterday attempted suicide from
an Alexandria ferry boat, returned to
her home in Washington last night.
Miss Elizabeth Wager came to this city
yesterday evening and took charge of
her sister, who had been detained at
police headquarters. She stated that
her sister was slightly demented and
had at one time been an inmate of ST.
Elizabeth Insane Asylum. She had
been living at her house on North Cap
itol street for some time, but had es
capped yesterday morning. Miss Eliza
beth Wager at once notified the police,
and later when informed that her sister
was in this city hurried here at once.
Her sister, she said, would be taken
home at once and cared for by the fam
;lv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

- WoMAN's CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE
ONIoN:-At the last meeting of the
W. g. L. U. the following named su.
perlntendents were elected for the term
OF one year: Mrs. Alice Pickin for
the Loyal Legion; Mrs. Mary Myers,
Hover department; Mrs. Emerson, for
the department OF unfrmented wine;
Mrs. Greenaway, department of scien.
eSc instruction; Mrs. Francis, Jail
work; Mrs. Minton, narcotics; Mrs.
Arnold, Sabbath observance; Miss
Violet, systematic giving; Miss Hattie
Weadon, devotional; Mrs. Amy G.
Weecb, social purity. The following
named ladies were elected vice presi.
dents: Mrs. Coakley, Miss Graves, Mrs.
Amy G. Weech, Mrs. Minton and Mrs.
Price: Mrs. Greenaway, Mrs. Weech,
Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Ludwig were ap.
pointed to assist Mrs. Pickin in her
work with the children. There will be
social meeting of the union Monday,
December 2lst, at p. M, in the M. E
Church South. An earnest invitation
Is extended to all to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

j ,,r,orEs,loN AGAIN.-Like the
t".tssD.year locust, the time for agi-
.;nr the retrocession question ap-
sa -S 10 have come around again.
A ? :i;.,,ofore il has had its origin among
n. .,o,, discoutents in this city; this
4 el n.il has emanated from the U. S.
.usta-on account of contemplated
''Ia bridge by virture of which
Esi. i. ever builtl it is proposed to
" .,ts Alexandria the tail of the Wash
a -, kite. Alexandria up to 1916,
rSsn il again became part of the
S,srs o! Virginia, was town with
s,~ntry wagon trade aud with some
T Sy ACTIVITY on the Strand and Union
. 49,, 4 became city as soon as iS re-
s",,rsd the Old Dominion, and subse-
,rsnt events proved that one rail.
+osi brought more business to the city
n three months than the country
rsaons did in year, and steamboats,
and steamships put new life into its
maritime Importance. Other industries
which sprung up during the sos gave
Great Stimulus to the city's CONNER
Ss importance. There was no
snipsaying nor resisting the fact
mat Alexandria had profted un-
dsr ths new regime. When the
war ended some carpetbaggers, finding
themselves ousted from office by the
democratic ticket at the polls, under
took to bring about retrocession, but
the movement amounted to nothing,
sud occasionally during the years which
have followed certain restless people
have sprung the question. A few years
$40 il will be remembered, some parties
eiycl.ated u petition for signatures in
order o place the city under the con-
trol of the District of Columbia. The
names OF the signers were published
aud those favorlng the charge were
booted at aud argued out of their wild
idea The present movement will be
equally short. lived. Whenever this
question is sprung all sorts of specious
are used in order to show
the advantages this city would gain by
the change. We are to have concrete
sewers and everything
found in Washington. This is all
stuff" to use a common express
sion. II was chronic complaint over
City years ago that Alexandria's inter.
est were ignored when it was part of
he District of Columbia, and it was the
main reason for returning TO Virginia.
The sense of the community is decided
y in favor of letting Alexandria remain
i part of Virginia. Better let memorial
bridges, concrete pavements and other
lir castles 60 by the board than to have
,ur present institutions obliterated. II
obtained such internal i'm
they would be paid for by
he citizens. They can remain in Virginia
nd be iust as lavish in their expendi-
IRE. A Washington paper directed
me ofi,s correspondents to-day to inter
law certain city officials in regard to
he issue. They all, we believe, with
me accord voted Not"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

INDUSTRIES Al alexandria,
correspondent of the Manufacturers
Record, writing from Alexandria, Va,
states that the work of repairing the
fertilizer factory of the Alexandra
Chemical Co., recently damaged
by fire, has begun and that the
works may soon resume operations.
Although it is the general impression
that this city has lost much OF its COM
mercial Importance, this idea is error.
neous, as the wholesale grocery trade
from this centre exceeds 100000
yearly in value. The city is the centre
of several brick making plants, four or
FIVE woodworking establishments,
number of machine.shops, a shoe fac
tory, large brewery and other in
dustries. -Manufacturers' Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

A SAD FATALITY.-The many friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Mclean will
be grieved to learn that their little boy,
Donald, who had been suffering from
scarlet fever for several days, died last
night. This is the second time death
has visited the household in about six
months, little brother of the last vic
tim having died from meningitis dur
ing the summer. The family have the
sincere sympathy of their many friends
in this dual atfiiction following so close
in the wake of the former.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18
SENSIBLE MovEsiE,s,

A SENSIBLE MoyEAlENT.-At the
last meeting of the committee on poe Z
of the City Council it was determined
that hereafter when able bodied men
appeal to the city for aid that they
should be furnished with work on the
streets in order to render guild pro
quo. This rule has gone into effect and
seems to give satisfaction to all con-
cerned. 4 certificate is given by the
City Engineer to the Overseer of Out
door Poor which shows that the appli
cant has performed one or more day s.
work for the city and the overseer fur
nishes an order for groceries or wood
accordingly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18
Did You Ever

TRY Electric Bitters as remedy for
,o,,r troubles? If not, get bottle now
va Odd oat relief. This medicine has been
a sann S to be- peculiarly adopted to the
' Noiiaf ~ and cure of all Female Com.
re 9;nto n exerting q wonderful direct
IEm ,aiuu1 in giving strength and tone to
i iSa nrrans. Ifyou have Loss Of Appe-
Tn. .ite V Grsenstipation, Headache, Painting
e.Iel ,, .o nr are Nervous, Sleepless, Elk
Spells eh1s o. Melancholy a or troubled with
G @;s.u Smells. Electric Bitters is the
DIZZY Sp vol, need. Health and
meu,c C.h are guaranteed by its use
Fifty cents and sl.oo at e. L. Aii'n
Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

OLD GRUDGE WIPED OUT.-A spec
ial from Selma, Ala, says that Allen
Coleman, wealthy farmer, was shot
and instantly killed yesterday by West
Etheridge. The two men had been
enemies for some time and Etheridge
has been tried on charge of burning
the gin house of Coleman. Both men
were on their way home from town,
and as Etheridge passed Coleman's
buggy he fred at the latter with shot
gun. The entire load of buckshot took
effect in the back OF the head. Cole
man was unarmed. Etheridge disap-
peared. Sheriff Lumpkin and posse
are after the murderer, who is known
to be desperate man and an unerring
shot. Trouble is expected if the Off
Gals find him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

The TARIFF BILL.-The republican
members of the ways and means COM
mittee of the House last night held an
other conference on the tariff bill. All
were present except General Grosve-
nor, who is i'll at his home in Ohio. No
definite conclusions were reached on
any features of the bill, nor will any Of
its schedules BIZ framed until the hear
ings, which begin during the holiday
recess. The wool schedule was the
chief topic of discussion, the desire to
effect a scheme which will do justice to
the wool-growers, the manufacturers,
importers and consumers presenting
one of the most difficult problems be-
fore the committee.
No other conference will be held be-
lore the hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

A PROMPT RETURN.-A prominent
wholesale merchant said yesterday that
already he had received orders from
the Valley, the result of the advertise
ment he published in the edition of the
GAZETTE which was distributed along
the Strasburg and Harrisonburg branch
of the Southern Railway. AS an adj
yertising medium the GAzrTTE has no
equal in all this section of country. 1t
goes everywhere and is read by people
whose trade is valuable to any com
nuDity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

DEATH OF ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN.
Mr.; John L. Boyer, one of our oldest
ana best known citizens, died at his
residence, sos King street, carly
.nls morning. The deceased was
well advanced in years, and for
soMe time lad been in feeble
condition. Years ago Mr.. Boyer
t NV the cooperage business at
;ne loot OF Wolfe street, and later WAS
y n 'ae employ of the city as a payer.
s enc was married twice, his second wife
ScSbi;,y5ivlng him. He leaves number OF
v waUn and grandchildren. Mr.. Boyer
m ms good citizen, being of mild,
bt ssn and kind disposition, and had
no sa member of church the grester
sv n OF his life. The deceased was
En; ehoeF Of Mechanics Lodge, No. s.,
Of Rs sa OF Pythias, and Osceola Tribe
-AASh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

COMMITTEE MEETING.-The commit
tee on streets of the City Council met
last night in the Office of City Engineer
Dunn in the City Hall building. Mr..
Burke, the chairman, presided, and
Alderman Davis and Councilman Nc
Cuen were present. The committee
discussed several measures concerning
the streets of the city. The question of
removing rubbish occupied most of the
attention of the committee. 1t seems
that about $1,000 is spent yearly in
removing ashes from residences. al
though there is no law making it obllg.
atory upon the city to do so, and
though the committee showed no dlspo'
sition to discontinue the work, certain
regulations were enacted in order to
systematic it. Housekeepers hereafter
will be required to place their ashes IN
receptables either on curbs or III the
mouths of alleys, in order that the
work of removal can be more easily Ia
cilitated, and it will not be obligatory
on the drivers of city carts to 60 any
distance into yards for the purpose OF
collecting them, nor will they be ex-
pected to shovel ashes from piles in the
streets into carts, In all cases where
garbage is found in ashes the cartmen
are forbidden to move the refuse and
its disposition will then be at the ex-
pense of the householders. The city
carts will not in future be used 10 re
move rubbish, ETC., from the streets,
Mayor Thompson, who was present,
assured the committee that the police
would be ordered to exercise a strict
surveillance over the streets, and any
person who shall throw or cause to De
thrown any rubbish, litter or dirt on
any street, public lane or alley will bs
fined according to laws if detected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18
POLICE CoURr. THE following cases

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
Tony Jensen, arrested by Officer
Proctor as suspicious character, was
dismissed.
John Peters, colored, arrested by
Officer Ferguson charged with an as
sAult on Joseph Lucas, colored, was
fined s..
Josephine Lee, colored, arrested by
Officers Knight and Howson charged
with assaulting Mary Jones, colored'
was dismissed and the costs Of the war
rant assessed against the complainant.
Julia Pines, colored, charged with
keeping house Of ill-fame, was lined
$50.
Lucy Wager, detained at the station
house Yesterday for attempting to com
nit suicide, was turned over to friends
In Washington.
Night Report,-Last night was clear
snd cold. Four prisoners and eighteen
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

FINE OYsrERs.-The vessel load OF
bie Jackson creek oysters brought TO
this city a few days ago by Capt. James
Elliott for the holiday trade is oeing
rapidly disposed of, and all who have
eaten them pronounce them tine
f;nestn Those who want something
axtrs for Christmas should visit Capt.
Elliott's vessel at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

OPERA HoUsE.-It is said that Fitz
and Webster's "a Breezy Time" which
will be seen at the Opera House on
Monday night, has little more excuse
for existence than most farce comedies.
1t has comprehensive story, and al
though the story does not take up by
any means all the time occupied by the
production, it furnishes a very good
rack upon which to hang clever special
ties that the various performers intro
6uca
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

MECHANICS LODGE, K,P.-Mechani!ess
Lodge, No. 5, Knights of Pythias, held
an interesting meeting last night.
Grand Master-at-Arms NJ. l.. Walton,
of Woodstock, paid the lodge an Official
visit and made an instructive and H.
terestins address. Other speeches wei 9
made during the evening and a cola.
tion was served. The evening was most
enioyably spent by all present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Established 1851
New Christmas Goods;

We display the brightest, cleanest, most
durable, and handsomest Toys in this city,
free from dust, finger Impressions, mildew
and the old dilapidated appearance of Toys
stored away in damp easements, refuse left
from one Christmas to another, if We ex-
pect good results from our Christmas pur.
chases presented to the dear little children.
Don't you think it capital idea TO present
nice, clean, healthy Toys? Our prices are
lower than those offered in Washington city
and below those in orr city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18

was securely fastened up and the old
lady had not been seen for several
days. Officer Beach investigated the
case by entering the house through q
rear door. He found Mrs. Barrett alive,
but badly in need of attention, which
was furnished her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-18
ltfxs,,,lr5a @azettf.
.,,n.y EVENING. DEC. Is, 1896.
LOCAL MATTERS.

rHgB PIoBABILITIEs.-For this
NAA ,hrsstcning weather; light rain or
2,:e' ,'esriuc Saturday; probably fair Sat.
;a, , az or sunday; colder Saturday night (;
9'H sitting 10 northwesterly.