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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-18


"l have collins in those cases there.
said he. pointing. chat were contracted
for at least six years ago. and paid for
at tine time. 10 may Doe six years or six
teen years before they are wanted, but
when the owners need them they Will
be ready. and / Will fulfil every part Of
the contract. 10 Is not so long ago ths@
j fulfilled 81 contract OF this Kind after
had had th. contract several years. WhcL
ihe man made it lc looked ready 10 lie.
and no doubt thought le would live only
q few months. in This case the casket
was fine one. and he paid cash for H.
lie also made arrangements for the grave.
hcarsc carriages. shroud and every lt-
he detail. lie LEFT letters saying that
would be his undertaken. and. of course
was notified no once. and did all agreed
10.
But there are cases whore ! have TO
find out about the PERSONS death myself
] always keep watch of those events. Of
course. and as soon as 7 know Of a case
! have been paid for. go az once and
attend 10 It. In more than one ease
came as surprise to poor relatives. who
were almost crazy wondering how they
were eoins to bury their dead. All kinds
Of people make these contracts--rich and
poor. sick and we'll Some think that
they are going TO die soon. and some are
preparing for "a thing % long way OF.
Sometime both are right. and sometimes
just the reverse happens. You :anlOt
tell anything about b.. If q man is going
10 die on a certain day he IS going 10 die
and II ne isn't, why. ne won't. That.
think, is the reason that many people
want TO be prepared FOR death when It
does come. San Francisco Call.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-18
mine GUARDED BY A GHOST.
The Last Inca Stands in Front Of the
Peruvian Gold Mountain.
WILL NOT TOUCH THE Rich ZINES.
Most Valuable Gold Iioids in the World
Kept Jnworkcd Dy This Indian su-
perstition-Pick- Spirited Away,
and ShoNciS stolen,


wv WENTy million dollars worth OF
go.e yearly Ncs Within easy reach
OF the capital oi the United
states 10 is lightly buried ina the
mountains O. ltue south oi Texas.
and MOI Tar past 1.-THE neck. ass
The strip of Central America that
connects Nor.A and South America has
been termed.
These gold mines are the easiest work
"a in the world. and the richest ln yield.
Yet there they iic year AFTER year, while
gold is being lahoriously mined 100 Ter
countries The mines have never been
worked. and may bc. never VIII De- work
ed. And an on account of "a ghost
For hundred years. since the dcstruc-
ton OF the last distinct tribe O. Che lncas.
the ghost Of the lost tribes have haunted
the mines lahOrcfs would not work
there because troubled by mysterious
spirits that annoyed them Increasingly
Picks would be spirited away. shovcls
would disappear. buckets were ovcrturno1
and the shafts worked an awry Time
and again the mines havc been rcopened.
but always with the same results. Finally
the work was abandoned 70 be renewed
yearly and abandoned again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-18

one 90 tho most remarkable l.''c- YI
mechanism I'm the world is possessed ny
Johns hopkins University DO is fuihS
machine used 10 make 'srfiinss Tor
spectroscopes and it can rule ON spec,
uiunn metal with a diamond point l'.'''
4o0o0 or l2j.om lines 70 the mch.-hanl
Horn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-18

Tic good results Of the use o. electrici-
~ tor railroad pun poses are seen IN the
circumstance that II fare Of cents be-
tween the ferries on the Brooklyn side
OF the East river and the village OF ia
maica has lately been established. Not
only SO. but by the system OF transfers in
general use in Brooklyn. one can go from
Coney Island or Fort Hamilton 10 la
maica for the same modest outlay. This
IS distance OF nearly twenty miles. Or
an a rate Of about q quarter Of cent Il
nile.-Ram's Horn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-18

While the metal agitation is going on
I'm aH parts of the world and the strug-
pic is to get metal and get enough OF l..
there lies within easy reach Of the sea-
ports and 40 the end of an easy journey
across country. the richest gold country
in the world-guardcd by the ghost cf 4
kinr. ALBERT CAMERON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-18
4 Long Ielcnllone

THE telephone lire between London ana
Paris has proved Sd suecesstul mat DID
consequence OF the surplus Of business
dovelopad another line is projected. and
noootiqtions between the French ami
English Governments foi its mlintcnonca
afc in progress. Rams Horn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-18

The longest tunnel In the world IS 81
Gotharl. which is $50 feet. The next
longest are Mount Cents '9No feot. HOO
sacl pr 0s0 feet. Severn. - gq2 feet: Noch-
istones. 2lc-g feet. Suits. 2l 40 feet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-18

The North British Railway has In its
service an engineer named James Hend-
crson. aged y. who. during fifty years Of
service has never had an accident happen
10 hi train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-18

Furniture made OF compressed paper Is
being manufactured II possesses the adj
vantage OF lightness. and can be nodded
into any desired shape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17
Free Pills.

Send your address TO H. E. Bucken
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box Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure Of Con-
stipation ond Sick Headache. For Ma
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proved invaluable. They are guaranteed
to be perfectly free from every deleteri-
Gus substance and TO be purely vegeta-
BILE. They do not weaken by their
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and bowels greatly invigorate the sys
tenn. Regular size 25c per box. Sold
by f. l. Allen, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17
LOCAL BREYITIES.

There will be meeting of the w. G..
T. U. in the NJ. E. Church South next
Monday at 3 p. m.
At the meeting last night of Potomac
Lodge Of Odd Fellows the third degree
was conferred upon one candidate.
The Governor has removed the politi-
cal disabilities of William Fountain,
colored, convicted of petit larceny in
this city.
Mr.. Thaddeus NJ. Tyssowski and
wife have sold their fine residence in
Falls Church to Miss Clara Isabella
Merriield for 1880.
Florence v, the twelve-year- old
daughter of Mr.. Fed Kidwell, died yes
terday afternoon at the home of her
parents, on south Alfred street.
Mr. j. S. Beach, clerk of the Circuit
Court, has had himself and his variol :
assistants since he has been in Office.
photographed and placed on the wall
of his office.
The democratic banner in front of the
Bryan, Sewall and Rixey Club rooms,
which was damaged by the recent
storm, has been repaired and strung
across King street again.
Ex-Judge John Critcher, of this city,
in a letter addressed to Mr.. Park Ag-
new and published in the Fredericks-
burg Lance, declares that he cannot
support Bryan, because of the Chicago
platform.
Messrs. O'Neal, Lunt & Strauss, auc-
tioneers, sold to-day for Mr.. j. NJ
Johnson, trustee, two brick dwellings
on ST. Asaph street, between Duke and
Wolfe, the property of Mr.. E. Frances
to Mr.. w. P. Woods for the sun OF
81 200.
Officer Beach and others were called
upon last night to run a number of
tramps outside the city limits The
itinerants had built fire near some
buildings in the southwest part of the
city, and it was feared they would set
them on fire.
AIr. Park Agnew, of this city, last
night addressed the Virginia republi.
cans of Washington, and told OF the
strong efforts the republicans of the
Eighth Virginia District are making to
help elect Mckinley, Hobart and Capt.
?. H. McCaull.
Rev. F. It. Benson will tomorrow
night preach the third of series OF
sermons TO men. The subject of the
discourse will be "Home Cares" These
services have been very popular, and it
is expected that there will be large
congregation present.
The Washington District Epwortn
League will hold a rally with friendship
Chapter Wednesday evening, October
2lst. They expect to arrive on the
$50 electric cars. An invitation has
been extended TO other chapters in the
city, who are expected to attend. A
programme has been arranged bv the
district third vice president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

DEATH Or MRS. W4LlE.-Mrs. Wy
lie, the wife of Judge Andrew Wylie,
ex-associate justice OF the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia, died
very suddenly about - o'clock Thurs
day night at her residence in Washing
ton. Before het marriage Mrs. Wylie
was Miss Mary Caroline Bryan, oil this
city, member of an old and we'll
known family. She was married fifty
years ago last March and the Judge and
she had made Washington their home
for the past forty6ve years. She
leaves one son, Mr.. Horace Wylie. The
funeral Will be held from the family
residence next Monday morning at &c
o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

BROTHERHOOD Or ST. ANDREw.-At
its meeting last night the Local Assem-
bly, appointed a committee, consisting of
Messrs. George w. Evans. Horace b.
Ramey and Gardner l.. Boothe, with
William w. Parker as chairman, to
make all necessary arrangements to-
wards establishing gymnasium. They
were instructed MOI &c 90 ahead and
establish one unless a sufficient number
of names could be secured to insure its
success. It was thought that at least
seventy FIVE would be necessary to carry
on the work. Already nearly one-half
of that number have signified their in
tention of joining this organization
should it be started.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17


STRUCK sv 4 PoLFCEMAN.-Mr. r L.
Cook, ofthis city, last night attended the
joint disc purse in Washington between
Messrs. Hutchins and Davis. AS the
hall was much crowded Mr.. Cook
clambered upon one of the iron supports
OF the yoot and was told in most in
sulting manner By Iegro policeman
to come down. As he did not obey the
command as promptly as the negro
thought he should the latter struck Mr..
Cook Oh the leg with his stick. The
affair caused some excitement in the
hall, and number Of friends surround
ed Mr.. Cook and volunteered to assist
in having the negro removed for his
uuprovoked conduct. Mr.. Cook will
prefer charges against the man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

WHITE REpUBLIcANs.-TheW White
Central Republican Club last evening
at their headquarters, Schuler's Hall,
threw to the breeze and sight OF the
public banner bearing the names and
picturos Of their presidential candi
dates, Mckinley and Hobart, and for
Congress the name OF Z. ID. MpCauH
The public had been invited 10 the
speech making Of the occasion. Abont
forty-tive were present, one half OF
whom were democrats. In the alb
seuce of Mr.. Park Egnew, Vice Presi-
dent 0. n. Kirby presided an3 intro
ducsd to his audience Mr.. c. W. Mi.
len, King street clothier. He said
that the grand old party of democracy,
as instituted by Jefferson for the good
of the people, was being invaded by
the nomination of Bryan. whom he
proclaimed il theory was an anarchist
and disruptionist. The tariff question
was his theme and he tod more CO how
to clothe the wolf with sleeps wool
from Ohio than the benefits of a gold
standard. The climax was reached
when he said that if Bryan, upon whom
he had applied every epithet of the
stage, should be elected and accom-
plish what he predicted, he would be
greater than Christ "oi the crucifxion."
The money question was lightly deal
with, the speakers remarks simply be
ing extracts from the republican lilera-
ture lately circulated in this city. The
speaker received mNch applause, but
when listener asked the question o!
one of the number of youths, "How
much do you get paid for this noise"
quiet prevailed until adjournment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

Police CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of last night:
w. ID. Chichester, charged win
drunkenness and cruelty to his family,
IS dismissed, his wife having with
drawn the charge. He took an oatn
that he would abstain from the use OF
intoxicants as long as he lives.
Catherine Timbers, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct, was ineu
s. 30.
John Williams, colored, charged
with assaulting white youth named
Hansborough, was dismissed, 1t appear
ing that the complainant brought on
the trouble.
The following cases were disposed of
this morning: -,
Alexander Dean, charged win
drunkenness and cruelty to his family;
was dismissed after having been locSea
up forty-eight hours aud his wife with
drawing the charge. -,
Margaret Alexander, charged WITH
selling spurious liquors on beer IL
cense and with selling liquor on sun
day, had her case reopened. Inc
court affirmed the original sentence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17
Williamson; recitation, Miss Ruth Pref
lyman; piano solo, Miss Addie Lyles.

HANGED IN EFFIGY.-Secretary Nor.
ton was hanged in effigy at the south
east corner of King and Washington
streets last night. The police discover.
ad the effigy about $50 o'clock this
morning. Pinned on its back was a
card, with the inscription Secretary
Morton A Traitor to His Party. Com
pliments of Alexandria Democracy"
The officers at first took it for real
body. Jerry Sims, colored, q member
of the chain gang. was directed by
Officer TIGER to remove the effigy.
this morning. Sims at first supposed it
was the body of suicide and was
10th to touch it. He finally summon
ed courage to ascend the telegraph pole
and bring it down. Some of the gar
ments on the man of straw he appro-
priated and donned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

OPERA HoUsE.-"Peck's Fad Boy"
one the most successful comedies ever
placed before the public, will be the at
traction at the Opera Honse Monday
next. This play, which has made
countless thousands laugh, is one ofthe
dramatic representations that COM
mands success from the fact that it is
thorouhlv home-like and natural play.
The bad boy plays pranks of the same
kind as you used to play when boy,
and you will enjoy it. This year a
number of new songs and specialties
have been introduced, and they are OF
g bright kind that will amuse. AS the
rush for tickets will be great you should
secure your seats in advance.
The Leffingwell Darling Co. will con-
clude their engagement at the Opera
House tonight with "A Summer Girl
comey drama of peculiar strength. In
dividual mention should be made of
Madeline the summer girl, played
by Miss Darling. 1t is ''star part" of
strength and beauty, few plays afford
ing such opportunity in their leading
role, and Miss Darling does herself and
the play ample justice. The "Hand Of
Fate" produced last night, combined
both comedy and drama, and the parts
taken were exceptionally good. Miss
Darling as "Suze" captivated the audi
ence, while Mr.. Letfingwell and the
other members of the company played
their parts skilifully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

SocIABLE.-The sociable given by
the Young Peoples Union of the Bap,,
list Church last night was a decided
success and reflected much credit upon
the committee having it in charge.
The Sunday school room, in which the
sociable was held, had been beautifully
decorated with palms and the soft light
made by the red shaded lamps pro-
duced such home like appearance
that it caused ali formality to be thrown
aside and each one present tried to
make the occasion as pleasant as pos
sible. The programme, consisting of
yocal and instrumental music and reci-
tstiops each number of which was ex-
centionally we'll rendered and most
b;phly appreciated, was as follows: In.
strumental duet, Messrs. l.. d. Chase
and ". H. Starnell; vocal solo, Miss
Fife TYLER: recitation, Miss Williams;
niano SOLO. Miss Helen Miller; vocal
s p,In0 Miss iHs' Blanche RotchfOrd; instru-
mental duet, Misses May and Annie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

ASSAULT IN THE CoUNTY.-William
Mcclure, seventy-three years old, liv-
ing at Ingleside, about mile and a
half from Aqueduct Bridge, was shot
by colored man within 200 yards CT
his own door shortly after 6 o'clock
last night. The wounded man lies at
Emergency Hospital in a very critical
condition and parties of armed men are
securing the woods in search of his as
sailaut. The motive for the crime was
robbery, but the man was frightened
away before he could search his victim.
Mcclure, who is carpenter, employed
in south Washington, was on his way
home at the time Of the assault. Mr..
Mcclure had reached the turn and was
almost within sight of the lights OF his
home when he was struck from behind
with heavy club and Knocked down.
The robber struck without word OF
warning, and, as soon as he saw his
victim fall, stepped back a few PAGES
and began firing at the PROSTATE man.
A desperate struggle began when a
buggy appeared around the bend in the
road and came tearing down the hill;
At sight of the vehicle the man plung. d
into the underground which lines the
roadside and disappeared in a thick
swale, or branch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.-A demo
cratic meeting will be held tonight at
Sarepta Hall under the auspices of the
Bryan, Sewall and Rixey Club at which
speeches will be made by Mr.. ]. II.
Cation, of this city, and Mr.. ]. T. Will
lard, OF Fairfax.
On Tuesday Messrs. r. W. Moore and
F. l. Smith will speak at Sarepta Hall,
and on Thursday Mr.. ]. NJ. Johnson
will speak there. Senator Daniel is ex-
pected to speak at the Opera House on
next Saturday night and Mr.. ]. F. Rix--
ey will speak there on Tuesday nigh,
the 9th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17
D. BeDdhpiiDn & Sons.

The tug Dupont, from Baltimore, be
longing to the American Towing Com
pany, in command of Capt. Charles
EliDghouse, burned up Thursday night
about twenty five miles below Fred
ericksburg on the Rappahannock river
while towing fleet OF barges to that
city. The Dupont was an iron hull
tug Of is tons net register. She was
built in Wilmington, Del, in 1862, and
was owned by the United States during
the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

DEATH OF A CoLoRED MAN.-John
Dogan. one of the oldest and most
generally known the colored residents
of this city, died at his residence on
south Royal street to-day. The de-
ceased had been an INVALID during half
of his life, having been seriously inlur-
ed at the fire on King street November
II, 1855, at which seven men were kill
ed. Some years later be was scalded
by an explosion in a distillery. He ever
enjoyed the respect of his white ac-
Quaintances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

DISTRICT CONFERENCE.-THE
Elyson, of Che State democratic COM
mittee: Messrs. L. Marbury, of Alex
dria G. :. p. Triplett, of Culpeper; Z.
Z. Janney and VIM. Kean lproxv for
Mr.. w. Z. Bib, of Louisa,) of the
district committee, and Mr., J. F. Xix
ev, democratic nominee for Congress,
and the chairmen of the various county
committees in the district, met in the
Office of Mr.. J.. Marbury in this city TO-
dav. There were present also beside
these Messrs. j. T. Sweeney, w. b.
smith, X. Kemper and NJ. B. Harlow,
of this CITY G. B. Graham, OF the coun-
tv: J. NJ. Love, J. f. Willard and +.
w. Richardson, Of Fairfax; j. B: j.
Thornton, w. +. Lipseomb and J. ?.
Leachman, OF Prince William J. Nj.
Beckham, of Culpeper G. NJ. White
aud G.. Gaines, of Fauquier; w. }. ia.
cobs, of stafford: B. F. Head, of Lou
doun, and others.
Mr.. Marbury called the meeting TO
order. and stated that its object was to
nave conference between the State
chairman, the district committee and
the county chairmen in reference to the
canvass and to receive reports OF what
mad been done, &c. He then asked
Chairman Ellyson to preside.
Mr.. Ellyson on taking the chair sale
the most important thing to be attend
ed to was to see that the voters knew
how to prepare their ballots on election
day. He suggested that there be not
less than two men at each voting place
who shall first be taught how to pre-
pare their ballots and who shall then
see that every voter is likewise instruct
ed. He then explained the election law
and suggested that the democratic clubs
take up the matter of instructing the
voters concerning their ballots. lie
said the republicans were better inform
ed and better organized than ever be-
fore, but he said he knew the demo
Gratis had clear majority in the State.
sud he favored fair election. He be-
heved the elections in Virginia were
conducted as fairly as those held in any
State in the union, and predicted q
large majority for Bryan and Sewall.
The chairmen of the various city and
county committees were subsequently
called for reports. All responded and
yheir statements were very satisfactory
Clubs had been formed and the organii'
zatons generally were shown to be Ell
fective and everything seemed assuring
Boilers were few and their numbers
would be more than offset by acces
sious from republicans and populists.,
Mr.. Rixey gave accounts OF visits ne
had recently made in all the countles
in the district. He but corroborateo
what had been said by the various
chairmen. He said, however, extra ex
ertions should be made in Stafford ano
King George, and he intended spend
ing the most of next week Ill those
counties.
Il was generally concluded that a;
matters now stand the district wouio
give at least four thousand majority.
IN executive session of the commit
tee was>held previous to adjournment,
After the doors were opened Mr.. HI
yson made an address in which he re
lterated that Virginia would give
larger democratic majority than ever
known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

D. BENDnEM & Sons irresistible under
prices again strike the Keynote to meet the
most sangulne hopss of the saving ma ses
that will turn to their store next week
Cloaks. Silks and Dress Goods will be the
principal features Of next weeks sales. If
your bargain ideas arc as big as mountains,
tho miraculous saving prices quoted in their
advertisement will meet every expectation.
It's til kind OF unapproachable undcrpricing
that set out D Bendhcim & Sons so dis.
tinctively foremost of any other Alexan IRA
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17
AUCTION SILKS.

Is Pieces Fancy Changeablc Silks in solid
co'ors ana figures. A big bargain for 25c per
yard.
Black Satin Rhadama, extra heavy quality,
all puie silk face and back. Worth 5c at
59c pei yard.
Heavy Quality Rustling Taiieta Silks in
changeable solid colors Worth 81 at zoe
An Extra Heavy Quality Black Satin.
Worth at 49c.
Back Figured Brocadc Silks. Worth 75c
at 59c.
Very Heavy Silk Faced velvets, new fall
shades. Worth 81 at 75c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17
DRY GOODS.
D. BendheiiIll & Sons.
NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS

That this is true has been unmistakably
proven by the thrones that have visited our
store since the FALL OPENING. Our APP.
probation of this attendance has stimulated
US to renewed efforts In your interest To this
end our buyers have been kept busy the past
week and have succeeded in purchasing a
great many bargains that will be placed on
sale this week at wonderfully low prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-17

BALTIMoRs, Oct 17.-Flour firmcr Wheat
strong sld higher; spot and Oct 7Sasa7S3i;
Dec S07saS1 steamer No ? red 74iAa74a4 {;
Southern wheat by sample 77a79; do OF
grade T5l4a7Sai. Corn strong and higher
spot and Oct 31Aa311a; new or old, Nov
or Dec, 81 t!a311a; Jan 32a32li steamer
mixed 29lla29l2; southern white corn 33a
81. Oats quiet and steady No 2 white 26
bid No 2 mixed do 211ba22 Rye firmer;
No . nearby 41a42; do. Western 44la bid.
Hay firm; choice timothy $13 90 bid.