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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
ADVERTISING DIRECTORY,

The following houses. whose at7e-.s enes,
appear in the GAZETTE Will lie found -e..st.s
snd are commended to the attention 0, pu-
chasera
AGRICULTURAL
Herbert Bryant, foot Of Duke street.
BOOK AND STATIONERY
The Emerson Parchment Bsg and P4e.
Company, corner Prince and Fs!rtax s:;ee..
.tpt. ". French, All and z19 King :;Eseg
COAL AND WOOD.
J.R. Zimmerman, foot Of Queen strse,
s. a Smoot 4 Co., Shoots wharf.
CAKES AND CONNECTIONS.
George B. Hill & Co., 216-222 north Tx
street.
CEINAWARE.
E. ]. Miller Co., 81 King street.
FINANCIAL.
First National Bank, s. ". COZ Lee and
Prince streets.
Citizens National Bank, n. W. cor. lee I'D
Prince streets.
Burke & Herbert, cor. King and Fsif.1
etteets.
z. S. Leadbeater & Sons, 105-10- sor:A
Fairfax street.
warfeld Hall, corner Fairfax sad Prince
streets
". F. Creighton & Co., corner Kns sd
Royal streets.
l. stabler & Co., n. w. corner Of ( AZ ali
Washington streets.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LothTop, 10th, 18th, and
streets, Washington.
J. {. Tackett, corner King aid Pitt stree.
Isaac Eichbcrg, cnrner Kirg aud Roya.
streets.
a C. slaymaker, 429 King street.
FOUNDERS AND MACHINIsTS
]. * Il. Aitcheson, 116 King street.
". S. Moore, south Union street.
GROCERs & COMMISSION MERCHANTS
". A. johnson & Co., corner Cameron sid
Royal streets.
Henry F. Robertson, cor King and Wash.
nNon streets.
j. c. Mlhurn, north Royal street.
Chsrles King, 211-223 north Lee street.
G. VIM. Ramsey, COZ Of King snd 8. AsaFk
streets,
INSURANCE.
Laurence Stabler, 7O1 King street.
LUMBER.
Reishell x Son, southeast corner Roy4 4ni
Wilkes streets.
Josiah 4. D. smoot & Son, q north UnoT
street.
smoot & O. Ok north Union street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
C. A. X. Encampment.

The National Encsmpment Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic viii be he'd at S. Pau
MINI, September = to 4. For this occasion
the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell Gu Au,
gust 20, 80 a2d 81 excursion tickets from
Washington to ii Paul and return at S25
proportic late rates from other points. Tick.
cts good for return passage until September
16. with an extension TO September 80 if de-
posted with the Joint Agent at St. Paul on OF
before September 16. For full information
apply to ricket agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
To Niagara Fails and Return.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
operate, august 6 and 20, and Septer,.
Der and Il, a series OF personally con-
Quoted tours from Washington TO Niagara
Falls and return, al the sate OF SO for The
round trip. Tickets viii be valid for returg
passage within ten Gays and viii allow stop
over privileges al Watkins and Rochester in
both directions and at Buffalo returning
Special trans will leave 9th Street Station,
Washington, at 7:30 a m. on dates named.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22

Opening d Closing Of the Mails.
Northern mails close at 30 and 6 90 .. N
and l Is, 5 co and S 50 p. II. open ST
s 90 g. M. ID 90 N. and 90 p N.
Southern mails Wis Charlottesville co'e
st Z so and 10 % q. n. and > - sal
SO P. N. Open at S 90 S. IL. snd 3 %
P. m.
Southern mails, Wis Richmond, close s.:
10 40 S. N. snd 8 IS snd S 40 p. m.
Manassas Division mails close ST 80 s. II.
aud 80 p. N. Open ST 10 co. m.
Alexsndris and Round Hill msils c.ose at
8 20 &. n. and 4 90 P. N. Open st o. . 1l.
and 3 80 p. N.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close s.: Is
p. m. and 80 p. N. Open at S 90 a. Il and
4 40 p. N.
Washington mails close st : 80 and COS.
N. and ! Is, 5 90 and s 30 p u. Open ai
s 90 a. NJ, y 90 IN. and3 90 and i 30 2. N.
Office Hours-0pen 81 5 % .. N. C-ese 81
s 90 p. N
sunday Hours Open a, 9 co m. Close
at 80 s. n.
Carriers Schedule-Conectons msie on
inside routas-6 so and 10 90 a. n. sud
3 90 aud 80 Pm. Full route 30 3. q.
and 80 2. N. Sunday collection 400 b.
N. Carriers window open Sunday % a H.
and close 8 80 a. N.
Deliveries made 90 8. m, - 90 10. and
) 90 p. NJ.
AL mail should be in Office ten minutes
before hour indicated for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
4 Home Lesson.

Schoolmaster-Jo seph, when your father
hangs up four hams 70 the rafters ana a1'-
onward sends one 10 your master, ho~
many are there left:
Joseph-Three, sir.
Masrer-Quite right. Now be sure you
mention this example 70 your father, just
10 show him how well you are getting on
4 your sunls.-L'Ami de Ia Maiscn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
S3--Washington to Atlantic City and
Return--SS

The Pennsylvania Railroad Compsny will
operate on Saturdays, August Isl, Sth, 10th
and 22nd, special train excursions through.
TO and from Atlantic City, without change OF
cars, via Delaware bridge route, avoiding
transfer OF passengers through Philadelphia,
Trains viii leave Washington at 100 p. u.
arriving in Atlantic City Sunday morning in
time for breakfast. Returning. leave Atlantic
City 600 p. m. same day. Eate. So for the
round trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
RrcELEN, ARNIcA sALvE.

The BEST SALvE Ia the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheuw.
-2ever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and sll Skin. Erup
ions, and positively cures Piles, or DO
Jay required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Ernest L. Allen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
Leesburs. Va. live Stock Exhibition.

For the Eboye occasion TIE Southern al
way Compan:. in ADDITION 20 rs regul
train service, viii operate q sHecia trsin
from Alexandra 70 LessbCrg Tor the ac-
conmod~ ion CT persons desiring 10 attend the
Leesours Live Sock Exhibition. aUtcst 70
and p leaving Alexandra 2; 7::24 4. m 49,
riviDg in leesburg On 2. IL; .v.utning
leave Lee-burg a. 6:29 ?. H., arlivi.g in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
Reduced Rates 10 Cleveland. Chic

For the Biennial sncsmpment OF the
kuishts q Prtb:ss TO te beid g; Cleveland.
August % { 10 3oth the Peun,y lyania sail
70 80 Comp.ny VIII sci on Augns: 22nd 10
24,h inclusive, special eSc1 sion ties cts AZ
$14 81 the round NIP good 70 return
leay.ng Cleveland august 9th 10 3lst in
clnsire
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22

The hair. when not properly cared for loses
its lustie, becomss crisp, ha1sh. ard dry, and
falls out freely with every combiDg To PIE.
vent this the bes: dressing in the market IS
Ayers Hair yjgor It impar5s that silly
gloss 80 ess ntial 10 perte bea1ty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
Withdrawsl of local rrains.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
nounces that, taking effect Monday. august
II, the local tysirs now leaving Washington
at $50 and SAC N -. and $40. 800 and
6:15 p m, and leaving Alexandria at sos,
7:O5 and $40 s. III, 2:15 and 5:30 p. H.
will be withdrawn fIon service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
Excursion Rates on the Southern
Railway.

Commencing Saturday, May 30th, 1896
and continuing each Saturday ana sunday
thereafter, until and including september
9th. round trip tickets will be sold from
Alexandria to Orange, Strssburg and Round
Hill and intermediate stations at the rate OF
one fare for the round trip. Tickets limited
10 the following Mondsv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
Alexandra Gazette.

The GAZETTE is the oldest paper in the
State, and with few exceptions the oldest in
the country, and its usefulness has been
demonstrated and appreciated for nearly a
century.
Features nited Press Dispatches, Wash
ington and Richmond correspondence, daily
market reports, Local News, and matters OF
interest TO Virginia, but more especially to
this city and section OF Virginia.
In its columns has always been found
mirror of passing events, and the careful
chronicling of tbs history OF what is going on
in the world, bat more especially In this sec.
ton. has ever been its aim.
The GAZETTE situated as it is so close to
Washington, the great centre of news, en-
Joys daily the benef' Of the United Press
Dispatches from every part of the world;
hence its patrons can read from its columns
in the evening what transpred that day in
every portion of the United States as well as
from every part of the habitable globe. Con-
sequently it is an everyday occurrence for
the GAZETTE to publish kilograms from the
various European capitals about twelve or if
+bo, ho
Correspondence from Washington, Rich
mond, and every section of Virginia is pub
lished regularly, and all events of interest oc.
curing within the bounds of the Common
wealth are to be found in the columns of the
GAZETTE.
The Local Department furnishes complete
history OF everything that occurs in and near
the city, ano this feature will, as ever, receive
| careful attention.
Another feature that serves to make the
GAZETTE great desideratum with merchants
is its afternoon Market Reports from all the
great centers of the country.
The GAZETTE is read by nearly every body
in this city, especially among those who con-
suit its advertising columns before purchas-
ing.
THE COUNTRY EDITION
is nearly as large as that of the daily. This
edition is sent out three times week. The
advantages of advertising is this paper are
apparent.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION:
Daily, one week, 1Oc; one month, 43c;
one year, So. Delivered by carriers to any
address in the city, or mailed to any postofice
in the United States
Tri-weekly Tor country edition) one month,
! 25c; four months, 81; one year, So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22


E E Lawler & Co. Chss King Son,
] BrodeH, N Lindsey & Co
Geo 81 Robinson & Sons.
Druggists.
W F Creighton & Co, E L Allen,
C 6 Lennon, E S Leadbeatel & Sons
L Stabler & Co. Northwest Pharmacy
Dry Goods
Isaac Eichberg.
Driving PARKS.
Alexandria Driving Park.
Express Companies.
Adams Express Co Us Express Co.
Feed aud Grain Dealers.
T F Burroughs, Broders,
Grillbortzer Bros, FL Pollard,
] B Watkins, wv brown,
VIA Moore.
F7orists
L Looee.
Glass and GinaWare.
Ell Miller & Co.
Gas Companies.
Alexandria Gas Company.
Grocers.
G Vim Ramsay, Fisher Brothers,
O'Sullivan & Green Shry~ock & Presgrsves
Ahern & Co, Harlow Bros.
b F Robertson, Fs Harper,
] Broders, n Lindsey & Co.
Norton Entwisle, W A Johnson & Co.
Grocers and Liquor Dealers.
T F Burroughs, shyrock Flesgraves
Harlow Brothers, " A Jol nson s 70.
Ahern & Co, j. Broders.
Raraware
Jas F Csrlin & Sons. Hsin & Paxon.
Infrmariss.
Alexandria IDfrmary.
Ice Deale,
] W Hammond, FA Reed & Co.
Insuranee Companies.
L stabler & Co.
Junk Dealers.
J Dreifus & Co. Henry Baader,
Lumber Merchants.
J B Smoot & Co, J II D Smoot
Atcheson & Bro.
Lawyers.
James B Cation, George A Mushbach,
TX II Norton, &C Carlin,
Brent.
Livery Stables.
Patterson Brother, 3 L Myers & Co.
Lime Plaster and Cement.
Geo q Robinson & Son, " A Smoot & Co.
J HID Smoot, Jas 3 Smoot & Co.
Merchandise Brokers.
Vim Fowle Brookes & Co, A D Brockett
Municipal Offices.
Oty Treasurer, Police Headquarters.
City Gas Works.
Manufacturer of Soda and Mineral Waters.
James McCuen.
Millers.
Walter Roberts, TT Burroughs.
W Brown.
Newspapers.
Alexandria Gazette, Alexandria Times
OH Companies.
standard Oil Conpan
Physicians.
Dir W N Smith. DR. b P howard,
DR. Julian Miller, DR. M W OBrien,
Dr. T NJ Jones,
Private Residences.
Charles King, E q Janney,
Mrs M Wood, W White
| r Wheatley w 81 Domaine,
Zimmerman, Mrs & Brent,
Herbert Bryant, George Mushbach,
Miss N V Smith, E L DSingerfeld,
W B Daingerfeld, Chas Taylor,
B E L Tremaine, A D Brockett.
RFKpo1, VIII F Beckham,
CO Lennon
Railroads.
Southern Railway-Freight,
{" Local Freight,
Washington Southern Railway,
Baltimore and Potolnac-Freight,
The " 4 & Mt Vernon Electric Railroad.
Real Estate.
Harlow & Co, Knox & Robinson,
Restaurant.
Louis Brill.
Schools.
Episcopal Hi gh; School,
Stones and 7in1a-e.
Henry Baader.
Semindries.
Theological Seminary.
Shoe Factories
The Delaney Shoe Company.
Steamboat Companies.
| Potomac Steamboat Company,
| Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co,
Washington Steamboat Company.
Ship Chambers.
H.Kirk, N Lindsey & Co.
Stationers and Printers.
John b strider, B Bells Sons
Telegraph Companies.
Western Union Telegraph Company.
Postal Telegraph Cable Company,
Tanners.
&C Smoot & Sons.
o. s. Offices.
Postoffice.
Undetakcrs
r Whestley, VIZ Demaine,
Wood and Coal Dealers.
Dew. Aitcheson, Zimmerman,
| W A Smoot & 20, ] P Agnew & Co.
Knox & Robinson
Whol.sak Oake and Cracker Manufacturers a,,0
Confectioners.
The George B. Hill Co.
Wholesale Grocers.
Chss King 4 Son, Il Lindsey &.Co.
FISHER Bros Broders,
Fs Harper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
7EoLEALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST
1o5 and 1O7 south Fairfax street.

Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi.
cines, Paints, OILS, Dye Stufs, Spices, Drug.
yisus' Fancy Goods and Specialries.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia fol
J. c. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas & Co.'S
Tinted Gloss snd Prepared Pats, &c.
Manufacturers OF Standard Pharmaceutical
.repsrations.
We hsve made large additions to our stock
snd are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
-,hemicals, &c, direct from the manufacturers.
Ne are therefore enabled to supply the trade
with an goods usually carried by well-sp-
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE al
prices SIS low SIS those given by the best houses
N larger cities. All goods forwarded by first
,-sight OF express after receipt Of order.
Prompness is our speciality. We guarantee
the purity OF all drugs furnished. Core.
snorderce invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22

ID EST SEA ISLAND PERCALEs. one ward
I'D wide, light colors, reduced 10 1Oc.
AT A. c. STAY Fps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22

STEAMERS.
WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM.
w PANY (LIMITED.)
Ferry SCHEDULE

FERRY SCHEDULE
On and after June 7th, 1896. and until
further notice the following ferry schedule
will be in force.
Leave Alexandria. foot of King street, at
a. NJ, ID so, 30. ? 1913 30, / 80, 80,
so and Is p M.
Leave Washington, foot of Seventh street,
at 6:15 7 80, S 80, 8 30, 10 80 and II 80
a. M, ID 80, 1 30, 80, 3 80. 30, 5 80
6 80 and Is p. m.
N. B. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
s 30 a. IN.
POTOMAC RIVER NGs-sTEAM.
ER WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon.
days at 7 90 q. m, and Alexandria at 90
g. m, for landings IS far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours fol
ST. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
c. w. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN B. PADGETT, Agent.
DAnYLINE TO NORFOLK AND FoRT
REss MONROE.
The Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company
Will run q DAILY LINE, commencing on
Monday, March 80, with their new and pow.
erful iron steamers
WASHINGTON AND NORFOLK,
Leaving tho wharf at the foot of Prince Etree
73Op.m.
Returning will leave Norfolk at 20 p. m.
singls fare So. Bound trip So.
CIV. WATTLEs, Agent,
No. Prince street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22

HREPONS in beautiful colors, reduced to
" Sc and 1Oc per yard, at
A. c. SLAYMAEER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22

A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF SILK
n BOWS just received at
A c.. SLAYMAEER,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
Train No. 80 connects at Calverton for Warrenton.
LOCAL SERVICE

Train No. 30 Cavton for Warenton
SERVICE
a No stS
burg and c0n for "rentOn and at Franklin
intermediate
No Charlottesville and Connects ca m
Alexandria daily Sunday int,
station rives Alexandra 9"}1
intermediate Alexandra
Alexandra
"a.
Limited
NewY Memphis New
Montgomery
and Montgomery and Tampa Also Sleeping
Charlotte
Forde Pullman apply
ui-a Va
". H.G W TUKh
Genera fssens
D..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22

NEGLIGEE SHIRTS, LAUNDERED, at
~ all prices at
n CIAyMlEERIG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22

n ENTLEMEN'S PERCAL SHIFTS, 70,
w merly 81, now Zoe, at
A. C. SLAYMAKER'S. /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22

~ GOD QUALITY SOC SHIRT WAISTS
VI reduced to 39c, at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-22
TELEPHONE EXCHANGE,
TEUEI HUME EACdHNUE.
HELLol HELLO
We wish to call your attention to the
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND IT'S ADVANTAGES.
HELLO

Instant communication by any subscriber
with any other is furnished any moment, day
or night.
Each is heard in his own recognized voice
and business is transacted with the utmost
saving of time.
Communication is also had with Washing
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and
many other points thus annihilating distance
and time.
Lou Rates
The expense Is but few cents day and in
many cases very much less thai the service
performed is worth to the subscribers.
More than forty classes of business are to be
found among our subscribers.
If your name is not enrolled consult your
own interest by subscribing at once. Call on
the manager or send him word by postal OF
telephone, and he will call on you.
WYTHE WHITE, Manager.
C.E. McCLUER,
District Supt, Richmond, Va.
agricultural Supplies.
he rbert Bryant VIII May & Son.
q Wattles, E Walton,
Brick Manufactures.
Alexandria Brick Company
Books end Stationery.
RW French.
Beer and Groceries.
O'SCllivsn & Green.
Bre,peries.
B Portner's
Banks.
Burke & Herbert, First National Bank,
Citizens National Bank.
Butchers.
Hellmuth Brothers, II. Schiller.
Courts.
County Court, Corporation Court.
Commission Merchants.
Fisher Brothers, " "A Johnson & Co,
Matthew & Co. FS Harper,
IT 81 G Beckham, Harlow Brothers,
E E Lawler & Co. Chss King & Son,
] Broders, N Lindsey & Co
Geo 81 Robinson & Sons.
Druggists.
W F Creighton & Co, E L Allen,
C G Lennon, E S LeadbeateI & Sons
L Stabler & Co. Northwest Pharmacy
Dry Goods.
Isaac Eichberg.
Driving PARKS.
Alexandra Driving Park.
Express Companies.
Adams Express Co Us Express Co.
Feed aud Grain Dealers.
T Burroughs, Broders,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-07
A GOPHER AS A HYPNoTlsr.
Hold by It's Glittering Eye, Rabbi,
Awaited Certain Death.

deio Dy It's GlitterfnR Eye, Rabbit
Awaited Certain Death.
A gopher snake at Escondido has been
the cause of much earnest discussion
among local naturalists recently. The
question discussed was, do Snakes
Charm or Hypnotic Their Prey?'' One
of the naturalists had the unusual but
fortunate experience at Escondido of
happening upon o large gopher snake
just rs the reptile was about to over
come trembling cottontail rabbit and
envelop the animal in its deadly coils.
For some time the naturalist watched
the snakes movements.
1t was within 10 or IL inches Of the
apparently fascinated rabbit. Silently
md almost imperceptibly the snake had
wormed its way nearer and nearer to
its victim. Its eyes glistened with an
intense brightness. Not movement did
1T mako which might alarm the timid
rabbit. The forked tongue, which to the
eye of human being is SO repulsive
and intended to be terrifying, appeared
to exert an entirely different influence
upon the mind of the innocent rabbit.
This darting tongue either excited the
victims curiosity or caused the animal
to so concentrate its mind on the snakes
tongue as to throw that mind into a
hypnotic condition Of such strength that
it could not break tho spell and run
away from impending death. The forked
tongue darted out of the snakes mouth
almost as regularly and rapidly as the
needle of q sewing machine rises and
falls III the cloth. The 1.-the body crept
nearer and nearer. The rabbit was mo-
tionless. Its eye was fixed on the pierre
ing eye Of the snake. Even the waving
of the wind kissed shrubs about the
rabbit failed to break the spell, and
softly and slowly grim death in snake
form wreathed its folds about the crea-
ture. Then was the spell broken.
To the naturalist who watched the
capture of the rabbit it appeared as if
the snake had certainly fascinated the
animal. AS q gopher snake is not poi
sonous and has no we'll developed fangs,
its only means Of killing prey is by con-
striction. In order to catch an animal it
seems almost necessary for the snake to
fascinate tho victim. Washington Post.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-07

The bolt of the gold Democrats Of
the kentucky Legislature from the sup.
port of Senator Blackburn seems to be
permanent one and will in all probA-
bility destroy all chances OF the latter g
election. The foty-arst ballot yester-
day stood Boyle Republican, 60, Black.
burn (Democra) IS; Carlisle Is; Petit
Q. The Republican candidate came
within two votes of election; but it doee
not follow from this that he will be sue
ceasful. The balance of power ia held
by the Populists and what they will do
has not yet been foreshadowed. Soma
Tor Blackburn has made gallant fight
but the odds against him are too great.
A combination of Republicans and gold
Democrats has been talked of; there are
however no indications as yet that such
coalition has been effected. The
Kentucky situation is certainly an iu-
teresting one.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-07
ILLINOIS FAvORITE son.

Senator Cullom.. OF Illinois. in de-
-aninY his position as candidate for
the Republican nomination Tor Presi-
dent, sets an example which might be
followed with credit to Themselves by
al otner aspiranss for this high and re-.
aponsible position. When asked yes-
terdsy for an authoritative statement
as 60 his candidacy he said:
AFTER due consideration and careful
investigation sof the situation have
said to the people Of Illinois that 1
should deem it 8 high honor to have the
support of my State delegation at the
st. Louis convention. am candidate
to that extent. and l may add that 1 no W
see no reason why should not continue
to be 6 candidate. In making this an
announcement desire thst 1t should
be understood explicitly that in en-
tering the race do not become q party
to any scheme. I do not do 1t for the
purpose of hurting or helping any other
aspirant, except in 80 far as my own
success might have that effect. have
gone into the contest simply because 1
consider the ambition O worthy one and
will take my chances with others in the
final result"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-07

beer particularly active nor has the
change in prices been Important. West
ern receipts Of wheat were 2.311, 333
bushels against 1,s24,933 for the same
week last year, having been in February
TO- Goa, 144 bushels ageinss 4 .4l9, 446 last
year.
There is still an excess over the
movement OF q year ago, though not so
great as appeared in February. On the
other hand, Atlantic exports again fall
behind those of last year. amounting
for the week to 1,541.135 bushels, flour
included, against 1,sso,2a2 last year.
With continuing large receipts. corn
remains substantially unchanged in
price. The cotton market has continued
its downward movements: spots have
fallen 8 16 again, and the May option
30 points, and 1t is believed by many
conservative observers that the crop.
with favoring weather, may prove one
Of the largest on record. y
Failures for the week have been 2s5
in the United States against 234 last
year, and SO in Canada against SO last
year.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-07
HOW BOOKS Get valuable-to cranks.

Anything-a printers error, tho au-
thor's private or public troubles, freak
on tho part of its last distinguished pos
scssor--may run up the price of book by
leaps and bounds and set all tho cranks on
the prowl. Books have been run aftor
merely because they woro barbarously
maulod by their owners. A lato eminent
Shnkospcarcan scholar used to tear tout
of volumes i'll his possession all tho matter
which no considered of Insufficient inter
est, " and wo are assured than there were
recently ut largo persons bearing all the
outward scmblanco of sane humanity
who bought up tho mutilatcd volumes mt
high prices. Tho ilustrious Charles Oar
win, being practical man, untroublcd by
any sentiment about books as such, had
q savage habit of cutting his bulkier vol
umes into halves These fragments should
fetch long prices.-London Nows.