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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14

Teazel Plush in all the dainty and delicate
colors at 12lhc. Charming material for dress.
ing sacques, lounging robes and tea gowns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14

Come and SEQ cur great collection Of Clio Ike
and Capes and notice how we lead in style
quality and price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14

Down Quilts with superior quality of down
and covering Of most beautiful designs.
A full line of Blankets at popular prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14

grain continue light Country Produce is
also firmcr
BALTIMORE, Oct. 14-FloHr firm and I'M
changed Wheat unsettled and lower; spot
73a4a737s: Oct 735sa733i Dec 15lla15i9
steamer No red 69ais695s; Southern
wheat by sample 74a7G; do on grade Z la
744 Corn easy; spot and Oct 30i2F3075
new or old, Nov or Dec, 30i2a303s; Jan
3ls31 4; steamer mixed 2Slpa2SAs south
ern white corn 32a33; do yellow 32a33
do 21a22 Rye stronger; No 2 nearby 40
all; do Western 49, bid Hay steady :
choice timothy 912 50aS13 90. Coffee
steady No 7 1895.
CHICAGO Oct. 4.-Whest-Dec 7O5sa
7o7s May 7475q75. corn-oct 247,; Dec
25l2a25as; May 283se2Sa4. Oats-Oot
1Sip; Dec 10l.: May 2l1aa2lA. Pork
Dec 81 10; Jan $. 35aS O21a May 50 25.
Lard-Dec 81 35la Jan 81 sad 571a May
81 S712 Ribs-Dec SO 70; Jan So 95a
i 90. Wheat opened strong and higher with
the bullish movement. Corn opened stronger
in sympathy with Wheat.
NEW YORK. Oct. 4.-Flour-stato ard
Western firm and unchanged Wheat-No
, red advanced l2aasc; fairly active and
steady; Dec 761ss77 3-16. Rye firm :;
Western 44iaai5. Corn-No advanced L.
a3sc; steady Dec 321 7a32a... Oats-No =
quiet and easier; State 24a31; Western Ola
81: Dec 2312a237s. Pork firm new mess
s. 50a9 %. Lard easier: steam rendered
S4721a.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Oct. 13.-
Cattle-Sales of cattle were slow at easy
prices. choice beeves being nominally nrn IN
the absence of offerings. Sales at 80 4oa
3.75 for the poorest native dressed beef steers
up to 81 50a5 fer choice to prime beeVeS the
bulk Of the cattle went below Sl.oo hogs
HOGS had further advance of DC; sales at
So 65a3.7o for coarse, and light. weights
transacted: sales at 81 $500 - for inferior
lambs. Packers paid S215a3 for good. fat
western sheep. Feeding lambs sold at So 20
s3.5O,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14

Winter Underwear for men, women aud
children in all the prevailing styles and
prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14
DRY GOODS.

v God ward & LothroP
10th, 11th and F StS., N. W.
ORIENTAL RUGS.
We have pleasure in an
nouncing that we have recent
ly received from the Orient a
fine collection of Oriental Rugs
and Carpets, which we are Of
ferlng at
Less than Auction Prices.
Some of them are rare an
tiqucs and we'll worth the at
tention of connoisseurs.
Ali sizes are represented in
Guiding Hall Rugs and ali the
well-knoWn weaves.
Fourth floor. ...11th ST. building.)
We invite early inspection
Of our fall importation of
Women'S French House Gowns
For morning wear, for the
bath, for lounging, for general
negllgee purposes. Made Of
exquisite French Flanncls, in
plain colors and the newest
plaid ehects--loose or right
fitting trimmed in clever and
beautiful combinations of vel
vet, hand-embroidery and lace.
Prices range from
$3.50 to $50 90.
Exhibited on Second floor, 10th st. building.)
First Pants Suits for Little Boys.
Parents who intend putting
their boys in pants are invited
to examine our stock Of first
Pants Suits. The prices are
very reasonable.
Third floor ............. -. 10th st building.)
New Dinner Ware.
We are showing an excep-
tionally fine assortment of
Dinner Ware in the best as
we'll as the medium and lower
grades,
We name as an unusual value: One crate of
Decorated English Porcelain Tea Sets in the
Bella dcs gu and sc p eco combination, at
1876 the Set.
NflItH Lpol ASIAot puiiu'h6
aS GOODS DELIVERRD IN ALRA.
ANDRLA.
v oodward & Lothrop
10Th, nth & F SITS, n. W,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14

GAVE a 50 900 CHECK.-A man who
gave lis name as August Schneider APP
jared in this city yesterday. He
aeat most of his time at the Exchange
az. ballard, and, like the renowned
Cas OIL Johnny concluded he knew
more about running hotel than Mr..
-elesuagel and that he would buy
out. Schneider proceeded TO the
National Bank ana gave check
5000 on Chicago institution for
eeJion He subsequently examined
ar pieces OF property IL this city
uch he said he intended buying Late
ID Ike eyeninga telegram from Chicago
uouuced that Schneider had no bank
recount in that city. The facts in the
case came to the knowledge of the
Mayor aud this morning Lieutenant
Smith was Instructed to find Schneider
and arrest MIN as q suspicious charac-
er he was supposed TO be at the lex
change aud Ballard, and the lieutenant
proceeded to that hotel as soon as pos
ble But the game had flown. Schnel-
der early this morning left with bun
die Of clothes under his arm which he
id ne was to have pressed. Before
eaying he borrowed q dollar from the
1arkeeper. He left an empty satchel
n the hotel. The police have been
watching the boats and trains all day
in hopes of arresting the man. The
Richmond papers give accounts of a
strangers exploits in that city last
week. He gave worthless checks on
Chicago. He left without paying his
bill at Ford's Hotel and succeeded in
borrowing money from some unsus-
pecting gentlemen. He is believed to
have been Schneider.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14

The market to-day was frmer and price
have again adganced, but the offerings o
grain continue light. Country Produce il
also iirMcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

Jyr Their PRoBABILITIEs.-F this
tearing weather this afternoon with
lay northwesterly winds; cooler
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14

In Notions and Drcssmakers' Supplies VIC
can give you anything you ask for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14

Mr.. W. E. Stonnell is seriously i'll at
us nome IN Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14

Our CARPET, Oicloth, Rug, Mating Por-
there's, Lace Curtain departments are being
continuously filled with the richest colorings
and choicest designs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14
DRY GOODS.
L.BiichIvr gg&S0||
Triumphant Price Leaders.

Small prices are the beacon
lights of business. They at
tract all and any. That's why
our prices are particularly
small, and we do not forget to
associate honest value with
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-14


EBHooD OF ST. ANDREw.-A
was held in the parish hall OF
prfs Church last evening, and al
nal short service of prayer and
tbe secretary read the following
The subjects for this even
discussion are three in number.
fae first matter for our considera-
.a 1a recommendation made at the
.4-h meeting, which was laid on
~ IDLE. viz. Religious service on Sun
hat q Bible class be held Sunday
.-uss orr service in the afternoon.
Your CONN tee appointed at
meeting to inve 'tigste the
Of an educational department
the .ollowing recommendation:
a m connection with the reading
we establish a gymnasium.
With regard TO night classes OF in.
ION nothing has yet been done,
tiect of 4 gymnasium being deem
.t mere Importance at present.
Owing 10 the small attendance the
.ng was adjourned to meet next
I'm evening, October 10th, at the
lime ard place, namely, parish
~ 81. Paul's Church at 7:45 o'clock.
lille. il is the intention to open a
um at the earliest possible
lthose young men who would
ioin would write their names
aaI iresses on a postal card and send
% George H. Evans. chairman of
c,.r4ittee. 322 south st. Asaph street,
1aa ". Herndon, secretary of local
assembly,. 9l9 Prince street, before Fri
.iEl would help the cause greatly.
dues fer the use ofthe gymnasium,
can be started, will be fifty cents
r month. If the committee is as
OF q membership of seventy-liVe
can begin work at onee towards
finishing this much needed instltu-
t5a liza sufficient number OF names
could be obtained night classes might
b Undertaken also.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
GIFTS FOR MAJOR MCKINLEY,
The New England Delegation Makes Him
Several Neat Presents.

Canton. Oct 2S.-The New England del
egation which was here Yesterday.
brought several gifts to Major Mckinley
K. A. Soule of New Bedford. presented Il
large cut glass punchbowl and some
handsomely polished whales teeth; o.
W. Holmes. on the part of the Republi-
can club of Salem. gave "A golden witch
spoon. and the women of Massachusetts
through Mrs. Emma S. Almy. sent "A twig
from pear tree planted in Danvers in
1870 by Governor Endicott.
a letter was read from the Governor of
Massachusetts. wishing the delegation a
pleasant journey. The following from
Edward p. Shaw ELECTED hearty applause:
Boston, Mass. Oct %
l take pleasure in saying in a general
way that Massachusetts has always had
sound and clean record financially In
1862 she declared all her debts. past pres
ent and future. to be payable. PRINCIPAL
and interest. in gold or silver coin. In
1873 she dropped the word silver. and de-
clared all her debts payable in gold or
its equivalent; while from 1862 to 1879.
both inclusive. there was paid for premi-
um on gold and exchange. in addition to
her debt, $3903.O0O. Sinking funds are
provided for the debt of the common
wealth, and have proved themselves equal
thus far for its extinguishment at maiur-
ity. Trusting that this information is
something that you desired. l am. yours
truly, T.. +. SHAW, Treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
A REWARD OF $1,000
Offered by Insurance Men for Detection oi
firebug at Kittery and York.

Portsmouth, N. H., Oct. 2S.-The peo-
pie of North Kittery and York, Me-,
are much exercised over many fires that
have taken place in that section during
the past six months and strenuous eff
forts are being made to detect the fire
bug. Officers of the Kittery, Eliot and
York fire Insurance Company think
that there is an organized plot on the
part of some persons to defraud the
company and have offered reward of
$1,000 for information that will lead to
the conviction of the guilty parties.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
McKINLEY'S CALLERS
Include Delegation Of at Least 5000
Citizens Of Canton, Ohio.


Canton. Ohio, Oct. 2S.-The, delega-
ton. today, from Minerva contained
many aged people. The spokesman,
Hiram Hostetter, is ~ years old, and
Mr.. tInger. who sat on the platform is
a. and voted for Jackson. He will
break a lifelong adherence to the Dem
ocratic party. this year. by voting for
Mckinley. Major Mckinley in ad-
dressing his old constituents in part
said:
Nothing does accomplish so much
good as a revival of patriotism and
that is what we are having this year
from one end of the country to the
other. The hope of this country and
its future are in the keeping of the
plain people, in the plain American
home where virtue presides and truth
reigns.''
The next delegation was from Trio,
Crawford county. Ohio. 1t was pre-
sented by Charles Mcconnell. Major
Mckinley in response to his remarks
spoke briefly. He touched on the tariff
and currency
small delegation of well-kniwn
Wheeling people called at the house,
but no speeches We're made. Later in
the afternoon Major McKinleys asso-
ciates on the Union Republican ticket
IN 1869. when he was candidate for
prosecuting attorney of this county,
called. Judge J.. w. Underhill spoke
on behalf of his colleagues. The talks
were reminiscent in nature
Inc business men of Canton ire
spective of party. called on Major McKin-
demonstration by most of the other men
IN the city. More than 5000 men marched
VIII, WITH banners and bands to the Mckinley
residence. Darkness fell Just as they
gathered around the candidates home.
There We're acres of people. Major Nc
knley has not been greeted by a larger
or more earnest asSemblage He was
visibly affected and there was thrill of
emotion in his voice when he spoke.
The Introductory remarks were made
venerable business men. and ". w. Clark
Then cheering for Mckinley commenced
anew l and rolled in waves up and down
kinley expressed his appreciation for the.
demonstration. and predicted success for
the .e,i Republican ass1i,; ticket: next Tuesday.
Major Mckinley. this morning. and
through their captain addressed some
words Of greeting to Major Mckinley.
who responded pleasantly.
Joseph p. Smith. who is a member of
MAJOR Mck1nley'S household during the
campaign and who is an expert in Ohio
politics, has compiled a detailed estimate
state will give on Tuesday He has de-
rived his information from sources inde-
committee.
Mr.. Smith thinks the Republican coun-
ties of the state will give Mckinley a pliI-
rality in the aggregate OF lis, 500 and the
Democratic counties will give Bryan plu-
ralities amounting to 26.700 making a
minimum plurality for Mckinley in the
state OF S6,SU. In every case the mini
mum Republican and maximum Demo-
cratic estimate is given. The statement
closes with the prediction that Ohio will
give a plurality of at least 100000 for Me-
Kinley.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
WILL CONTINUE WORK.
Oxford County consresa esationalists Will Retain
Their County Missionary.

South Paris, Oct. 2S.-The semi-an-
nual conference of the Oxford county
Congregational churches closed, today
Reports from the churches showed
activity and prosperity. There was a
long discussion on county missionary
work, and whether an increased ex-
penditure should be born by the State
mission or the county. 1t was finally
decided to retain Rev. S. s. York. 10
years county missionary, even if the
county had to bear the larger part Of
the expense.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. oct. 2S-The barometer
has risen on the Atlantic and east Gulf
coasts, in the Northwest and at the
Rocky mountain stations. and has fallen
slowly in the Lake region. west Gulf
states Arkansas and Indian Territory.
There is Il trough of low pressure cx-
tending from Lake Superior southwest
ward TO western Texas. and there Is a
over the Indian Territory. The barometer
is highest off the New England coast; 1t
is also higher over the DakotaS.
Local rains prevail in the Southern
states. Ohio valley and Lake region.
Thunder storms are reported from Texas
mort Inward over Texas. and snow from
the Dakotas and Colorado.
1t will be warmer from the Gulf coast
northward over the Lake region and
much colder weather. Thursday afternoon
or night. Cloudiness will increase on the
Atlantic coast during the day, with show
ers from New York southwark to Geor-
gia
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
SEEKING PROTECTION.
F. S. Cairns Of Skowhegan, Gone to
Washington to Secure Help
For Relatives in Cuba In Danger Of Lives
from Spanish Troops.

Skowhegan, Oct. 2S.-(Special Frank
S. Cairns has gone to Washington, D. c.,
to see what can be done about relieving
his relatives in Cuba, 10 whom the Jour
nal referred in Tuesday mornings dis
patches as being in the greatest distress
from the conduct of the Spanish soldiers
and authorities. Last night Mr.. Cairns
received IA letter from the IT, S. consul at
Sagua lie Grande. who states that the
family is in a critical condition. TO leave
their home means the destruction of their
property and to stay there means death
sooner or later at the hands of the sol
diers of Spain. Americans seem to be the
objects of hatred of the soldiers who are
not only allowed 10 do terrible work but
they are encouraged in it by their su-
uefiDrs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
SLOWLY STARVING.
Labrador Fisheries Fail ard People
Are Facing Terrible 0oath.
Unless They Are Given Relief They Cannot
Last Two Months.

St. Johns. y. F.. Oct. 2S.-Dr. Gren-
FELL superintendent of the British mis-
sion TO deep sea fishermen. operating
in Labrador, sends appalling accounts
IF the destitution which prevails on
that coast
Owing to the failure of the fishery.
hundreds of persons are on the verge
of starvation, living only upon flour
which DR.. Grenfell and other philan-
thropists are able to dole out to them.
and must perish within a couple of
months unless the government sends
prompt relief.
This is likely to be done. though il
will tax the governments resources to
the fullest capacity. The government
has started relief works at St. Johns
20 assist the unemployed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
At BOWDOlN COLLEGE.
Rousing Republican Rally Under Auspices Of
College Republican Club.

brunswick, Oct. S.-tSpeciaD.-A
Republican rally was held AT Town
hall. this evening. under the auspices
of that energetic organization, the
Eowdoin College College Republican
club. This club is composed of most
active Republicans. Of whom there are
not few in college. its officers are:
President William Frye White. so.
Lewiston; vice president. Alfred Page
Cook ~, Portland. secretary and
treasurer. Percival Proctor Baxter '9s.
Portland: corresponding secretary.
Cony Sturgis. 49, Augusta.
The meeting was addressed by Pres
ident Hyde of Bowdoin. and Hon.
Oryila D. Baker Of Augusta The hall
was filled with a crowd of citizens and
college students. and the speakers of
the evening We're most enthusiastically
applauded. The Republican club oecu-
pied reserved seats in the body of the
hall, and awoke the echoes Of the
building with spirited Bowdoin yells
and lusty cheers for Mckinley and
Hobart.
Mr.. White, in his introduction of the
speakers of the evening. spoke of the
pride that old Bowdon takes in point
ing To those of her illustrious alumni
who have become the recognized lead
ers of the Republican party, and at the
mention of Reed. Frye and other prom
inent Bowdoin graduates the applause
was deafening. Mr.. Baker himself
graduated from Bowdoin in the class
Of 6S. and this fact lent an added inter
est to his convincing arguments and
eloquent remarks.
1t was essentially a Bowdoin. rally.
and Bowdoin talent was much in evi-
dence The music of the evening was
furnished by the popular college or
chestra. The Republican Club is to he
congratulated on the success of its
first political rally.
The glee club has commenced its re-
hearsals under the direction OF Fred
erick L. Drake, '9S. The freshman class
has brought in considerable musical
talent. and there is little doubt that the
glee club concerts. this winter. will be
Of high grade of excellence The club
is under the efficient management of
Albert b. White. '9S. of Lewiston
The Varsity foot ball team is ex-
pected home from its Massachusetts
and New Hampshire trip the first of
next week. Manager Brett had ar
ranged with both Tufts and the Mas
sachusetts Institute of Technology, but
the elevcns of each of these institutions
have disba nded. SO there remains but
,w0 more scheduled games to be played
after the return of the Bowdoin team.
The first of these games will be played
with Colby at Waterville. Wednesday,
Nov. IL. This game is looked forward
to with much interest. as Colby will
doubtless make every effort to win the
contest. 1t is reported that Scannell
Of Colby is at present in Boston in the
interests of the Colby foot ball team.
and that the results of his trip are
anXiously awaited by the Waterville
boys.
In all probability the Colby eleven
viii not enter the game with that fatal
over-coniidence exhibited by them in
the game played here. last Wednesday,
Thus there is every prospect that the
contest of Nov. IL will be both close
and exciting.
The last game of the season will be
played with Bates at ewiston. Satur-
day Nov. IA.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
MONTREAL IN DANGER.
Big Reservoir Wall Weakened and in DANCE
Of Giving Way.

Montreal, Oct. 2S-Leakage from the
reservoir inside of the mountain has
weakened the retaining wall and the
city engineer says that it is in danger
of giving away unless strengthened.
Mr.. Laforest. the water superintendent,
has prepared report for the mayor.
explaining at length the condition of
the reservoir. In the meantime it is
suggested that the water be kept two
feet below the normal level, which
would reduce the pressure on the weak
wall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
THE SPIRIT OF BRYANIsx.
'Banters Will Be Hu 9 in New York York
Like Horse Thieves in Texas,

New York. Oct 2S.-The Sun says: Here
is an inscription copied from banner
carried in a procession in Sioux Falls.
South Dakota:
THE day will come when bankers will
be hung in New York and Boston like
horse thieves in Texas
The gentleman who copied it writes:
In this procession, and almost under
the above banner were many prominent
silver men. including ex-Gov. Boies of
Iowa. and United States Senator Petit
grew of South Dakota. You can
absolutely depend on its being authentic
as l copied it into my note book while
standing in the crowd as the procession
Da SSed ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29

Speculation as to the whereabouts of
the missing DR.. George l.. Crockett of
this city. still continue rife. Some have
him out West. others have him in Aus
tra]ia. some in Cuba. and still others in
Newfoundland but up to date nobody
does know where he is. The doctor 5
mother was in Lewiston n day or two
ago and took the doctors belongings
home to Vinalhaven. She told many of
the doctors friends in Lewiston that he
would return and stand for trial. as he
was entirely innocent of the charge
brought against him. Those who saw
Mrs. Crockett traced a remarkable re-
semblance between her and the DOCTOR
Lewiston Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
DlPH1HERIA At NORTH vASSAL BORO.
TSo Deaths Already, Child Of Five and
Man Of IS Years.

North Vassalboro. Oct 2S.-(SpeciaD.-
The 5-years-old child of Henry McVeigh.
who has been sick with diphtheria and
considered out of danger died. yesterday.
from blood poisoning.
Louis Perry, aged 35, who has been sick
for some time without a physician. had
Dir. Mabry called, yesterday afternoon.
and he pronounced it diphtheria in its
worst form, and although anti-toxine
was used, Mr.. Perry died. last night. A
good deal of excitement prevails.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
SPECIAL ELECTION PRAYER
TO Be Delivered in Episcopal Churches in
Washington Diocese, Sunday.

Washington, Oct. 2S.-A special cleo
tion prayer, prepared by Bishop Sat
terlee, the new Episcopal bishop of
Washington, will be read in all the
churches in this diocese. next Sunday.
This is the first time in the history if
the church in America that such a
step has been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29
FURS
Made to Order, Repaired or
Made Over
By a Practical Furrier with Eighteen
Years Experience.

NEW GARMENTS made to order from
selected skins. OLD GARMENTS re-
paired or remOdeled to the latest styles.
If out of town customers will send job to
US by express and write carefully what
is wanted they will by return of mail re-
ceive our suggestions, price Of job ETC..
which if satisfactory will be acted upon
at once upon receipt of order to proceed
with the work. or should you decide not
to have the job done, we will return same
at once We also call your attention to our
large stock of fur garments, fancy furs,
colarettes, scarfs. trimmings, etc. All
goods and work guaranteed.
n. G. BARKER,
CORNER HAT AND FUR STORE.
Gardiner Me. Telephone A-11.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29

The order of exercises for the Maine
Historical Society's meeting at Baxter
hall. Portland. Thursday. at go p. NJ,
will be as follows: Report of the libra
rian and curator, presentation of a cray
on portrait of the late William GoOld:
Forgotten Congressman from Maine -
by Rev. Fl. S. Burrage: THE Wiscasset
Tragedy: A Page of Indian History" by
Rev. Henry o. Thayer;. The Rogers
Family of Georgetown by j. II. Drum
mond: Colonel Benjamin Goldthwaite. a
Provincial Soldier by Captain r. G. Car
ter, U. S. A.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-10-29

An English schooner hailing from
ParrsbOrO. (name unknown), went
ashore. Tuesday at | p. NJ, on Hart's
island bar near Port Clyde. She has
lost her deckload. The vessel lies in a
bad position and is full of water. The
deckload consisted of spruce piling.