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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17
Great Reduction

In all our cool and dainty warm weather fab
rcs, such as Lawns, Ducks Grass Linens,
aatist, Crepons, French Zephyrs, Ginghams,
etc., etc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17

EoR SALE.-THIRTY-THREE ACRES
u OF LAND adjoining Braddock Heights,
Z acres with choice fruit trees and fine
stream of water 71b acres with good
house of 10 rooms, and outbuildingsi plenty
of shade and fruit trees; good well of water
near the house, and good stream of water
for stock; 10 acres with plenty of apple and
peach trees and fine stream Of water; Sl2
acres with apple orchard. This land is beau.
tifully located on good road about one and
a.half miles from Alexandria and about one
quarter of mile from station on the cleo
trio road and ak miles from Washington.
Apply to d. N. RUsI,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17
1O5 and lot south Fairfax street,

Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi-
cines, Paints, OILS, Dye Stufs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Goods and Specialties.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia for
J. c. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas & Co.'s
Tinted Gloss and Prepared PaiAts, &C.
Manufacturers of Standard Pharmaceutical
Preparations.
We have made large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &C., direct from the manufacturers.
We arc therefore enabled to supply the trade
with all goods usually carried by well-ap-
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE st
prices as low as those given by the best houses
in larger cities. All goods forwarded by first
freight OF express after receipt of order.
Promptness is our speciality. We guarantee
the purity of all drugs furnished. Core
spondeuce invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17
SATURDAY,.


the first day of August 1896,
in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building, Alexandria Virginia, offer
for sale at public auction the following real
estate to.wit:
ALL THAT TENEMENT AND LOT OF
GROUND situated on the south side of Duke
street, between Alfred and Patrick streets,
Alexandria, Virginia, and described as fol-
lows: Beginning at point on the south side
OF Duke street 70 feet west of Alfred street
and running thence west on Duke street 24
feet; thence south and parallel TO Alfred
street la feet to an alley 13 feet 5 inches
wide; thence east and binding on said alley
"a feet, and thence north ia feet to the be.
ginning, with the use of said alley in common
with others entitled thereto.
Terms of Sale One third of the purchase
money in cash on the day of sale, and the
residue in two equal instalments at six and
twelve months from the day of sale,
the deferred instalments to lear inter-
est at the rate of six per cent, and to be
evidenced by the notes Of the purchasers. and
the title to be retained until the purchase
money is paid in full. Conyeyancing at the
cost of the purchaser.
A. w. ARMSTRONG,
JAMES 3. CATION,
Special Commissioners of Sale.
hereby certify that the special commits
sioners of sale above have executed bond with
approved security as required by the decree
in the above named cause.
JOHN 8 BEACH,
Clerk of Corporation Court
By j. T. CALLAHAN, D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17
DRY GOODS.
A ? P|hen0uena|
July Sale.
This is the season of the year
which calls for the marking
down and closing out of all
Summer Goods.

We just call your attention
to the popular and comfortable
Shirt Waist. 1t is having a
large share of our attention at
the present time and we are
tireless in our efforts to secure
the very choicest and rarest
bargains possible. The i'm
mense offering of a short time
ago is surpassed by the one
we now make.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17
AUCTION SALES.
DUBLIC AUCTION.

will offer for sale SATURDAY next at 10
O'Clock IN in front of my Office, 216 King
street. EIGHT SHARES OF ALEXANDRIA
WATER COMPANY STOCK.
R. F. KNOX,
For Julian T. Burke, Administrator.
;y1S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17
LADIES' WRAPPERS.

Latest styles. greatest variety and the low
est prices. Come in and look at those with
Bishop Sleeves, at 9Sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17

FINE GROUND RAW BONE Warranted
strictly purs).
PLASTER.
@-Circulars Of our regular brands msiled
on application.
Special formula, ,kilfully and accurately
prepared.
Also dealers in AGRICULTURAL IMPLE-
MENTS and MACHINERY, GARDEN,
FIELD and GRASS SEEDS.
Fertilizer factory and wharf foot Duke st.
Agricultural and seed warehouse 1T King st.
R-C R-Correspondence solicited. feb22 1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17
Cornerof Prince and Fairfax streets,

r IGRTNING HOT DROPS cures Cholera
IL Morbus, Heals Flesh Wounds and Bruises,
cures Rheumatism. Neuralgis and all kinds
OF Pain, cures Cramps, Diarrhea and Summer
Complaint, cures Sore Throat and Quinsy.
WARtIELD & HALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17

A 21h yard TABLE CLOTH, all linen ani
a dozen all.linen NAPKINS, for 81 SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17

4 q MATS Extra Fine Old Government
i a JAVA COFFEE, Just received and for
sale at 35c, freshly roasted, by
J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17
WAKEFIELD 6 HALL
DRUGGISTS,
CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX sTs.
pror,-ir+jon, q .,,ac;aJtv

Ffeacfipnon1s spec1arty.
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag
nolia, Hedyosimis, Geranium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts; sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English Tooth
Brushes; full assortment Of Patent Medi-
IS; Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch, Sea Moss
ta1ine, Spices of all kinds, and select stock
Of all articles sold by druggists at prices as low
Is the same quality can be obtained elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17

T1ULL LINE of DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
4 Notions and SeaSonable Underwear; the
best qualities at lowest prices; call and ex-
anime stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17
FoR RENT.

GHOR RENT.
THREE-sToRY BRICK HOUSE, GOT
Queen street. Modern improvements. APP
ply to VIM. 2. W0OLLS & SON,
je5 If Royal and Wolfe streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17

A CASE OF SEAMLESS HALF-HOSE,
II splendid value, 4 pairs ior 25c, Just re-
ceived by A. C. SLAYMAKER, successor to
Amos B. Slaymaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17
DEsIRABLE PROPERTY FOB SALE.

T7OR SALE.-A VALUABLE HOUSE and
T. LOT on south Royal street, between
Prince and Duke streets formerly the resi-
depce OF the late Nh. = AN Z. Harmon. This
property fronts on Royal 20 81 teet . inches, by
which is about 81 feet wide by 80 feet Deep
the To- cation of the property makes it very
desirable for home. The lot in the rear will
be sold separately if desired.
MARIO If O'NEAL g. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17

4 BEAUTIFUL line of UMBRELLAS for
11 Ladies and Gentlemen, just received all
prices, at A. G.. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17

~ ENUINE PORTO RICO MoLAsSES,
VI choice quality, just received by
J.C MLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17

pANNER HAMS, small sizes, and of su.
D perior quality, for sale by
&c. .MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-17

nUAKERsELF RAISING BUCKwHEAT
W and PANCAKEF EFLOURjust received by
]. C. MILRURN.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12
COSTLY GUINNESS.

Even supposing that Spain may IN
the end conquer Cuba. and compel the
insurgents 10 return to their allegiance
10 the Crown, It would require years
OF peace and prosperity 10 restore the
Island to the conditions which obtained
when hostilities were begun not many
months ago. The devastation and ruin
which prevails throughout the unhappy
Island beggars description. and every
industry is paralyZed
There is no effort on the part of any
one 10 do anything III the way of bust
hess. The only effort apparen; Is simply
to live and be let alone. and both are
difficult
The fact is the war has been a costly
affair throughout, and when one comes
TO think of it there is no estimating the
mischief it has done 10 both the Gov
eminent and the insurgents While
Cuba has been we'll night ruined. Spain
has also suffered greatly. and that which
has been lost can never be regained Il
would be infinitely better could Spain
see her way clear to let Cuba gothic
cost OF holding her Is too great
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12
S5 boz. Mems Hats al $50. Each.

Hats come to us like all other merchandise contained
mthe Big Storedec from the makers. You're on the ground
floor when you buy your Hats here Bear in mind that the
nat BUSINESS on the Department System cost scarcely moth
ing TO operate and the basis of margin admits of closer g-
ring than conducted separate Hat Store to say moth
ing OF the Purchasing Power Of Syndicate of Five Stores
that admit OF placing the Hats in stock at the lowest farthnq
that money can own Them There is need for man to
wear an old shabby looking Hat for every day use when the
facilities at his command to get an upto-dae Stylish and
Sevlceabe Soft Hat for only ThrtyFve Cents and at the
same time get Hat that will look WELL even wear as WELL
as Hats that heretofore he has paid double and treble this
Bargain Price This range of Hats like the former line above
cited will not be sale for indefinite period and if inter
ested the SPECAL while they're here as there will
be no more Of this lot in stock this season. after the g dozen
are closed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12
HOW TO BUILD UP A CITY.

The Lynchburg News of Friday con-
tains an interesting article on the sub
ject OF How to Build up the City" and
much mat IT says might be studied by
other cities with profit. Referring to its
own city our contemporary points out
the need of public library. and sets
forth the great advantages to acrue
from the establishment of such an in
s;ltution.
There can be no question that a public
library is of an incalculable benefit to
any community. and this has been dem.
onstrated beyond all doubt wherever
'hey nave been established. IT says that
the business men of Lynchburg are
earnestly and actively engaged in organ
iaing for the purpose Of advancing the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12
LIBERAL APPROPRIATIONS.

ina appropriation bill. as agreed upon
by the Subcommittee of the House for
Notifications, and that agreed upon by
me senate committee for the navy. are
aHoSe:her hesIal,and meets the approval!
OF everyone. The naval bill provides for
the expenditure OF SCI 900. 900. while thar
for fortiticaiionS amounts 10 $ll,3S4, 600
or SS.oo,oo0 mor- ihan the ,.stlmute s of
the War Department. Our apparen.
needs leads 10 The belief that these
sums are necs ssary 10 improve the de-
lenses OF the country. and while they
are unaues;ionaNly large. no pa triotic
citizen will demur 20 them Congress
has been most ral in these appro-
p-iations, thus Indicating that it tn-
derstands the needs Of ;he hour in the
matter OF naval and coast defenses, If
IL understands nothing else.
When the country shall have put it's
coast defenses in proper condition. and
built navy in keeping with the great
ness of the country. i: Will be an easy
matter 10 hold our own with any foe
coming from whateve. source /; may.
Under such conditions the United
States WILL be better able 10 hold its
ground in even; OF controversies than If
!; was otherwise situated.
1t mak:s great difference when i,
is known that man is able and pre-
pared 20 stand up against opposition,
and the opponen: Will look a long time
before either making or inviting an at
tack
Nations are like men eli this regard.
and hence il is naedful that this coun-
try should put itself in a position of
proper defense
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12
NOTES AID OPINIONS,

Mr.. Reds friends say 'he cannot be
side tracked for the Vice es.detacy"
w w Astor recently paid $500 to an
English grower for the stock of q single
variety of rose tree.
The Venezuelan warship Marissal Ay-
achuche has been destroyed by fire; eight
of the crew We're killed by an explosion
a Texas father prevented an elope-
Hlent by killing his daughter and fatally
wounding her sweetheart. Then he sat
upon box of dynamite and was blown
to pieces.
The German Admiralty department
has ordered the construction OF tor
1cdo-destroya OF the latest designs and
embodying all the lates; improvements
from the Thornycrofts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12
PERSONALS.

Ii Hung Chang viii be accompa MED on
his trip so this country by a suite of
ftCty persons.
Senator Quay mas made an emphatic
denial OF the reports that ne Will with
draw from the Presidential race
B!shcp Hamilton. 0! Niagara, who has
been chosen the first bishop Of the new
diocese of Ottawa, in Canada. is about
sixty years old and 4 graduate of OK
ford.
Count Won Capriv eX-Chancenor OF
the German Empire, who has been living
quietly at the home of his niece on q
large estate in Northern Pruy sia is nj
work on his memoirs.
The library of the late Allen G.. Thur.
man Is regarded as one Il the most vain
able IN Ohio. Ii Is particularly rich in
works on law and history and includes
a rare collection of ficIion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12
e: Is 2 n x

President Isaac Lewis of Sabina, Ohio.
is highly respected all through that
section. lie has lived in Clinton Co.
IS years. and has been president of
the Sabina Bank 20 years. He gladly
tesliiies Ia the merit of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and what he says is worthy
attention. All brain workers find
Hoods Sarsaparilla peculiarly adapted
10 their needs. 1t makes pure. rich.
red blood, and from this comes nerve,
mental, bodily and digestive strength.
81 am glad to say that Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is very good medicine. especially
as blood purifier. 1t has done me good
many times. For several year, suffered
greatly with pains OF
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

material prosperity of that city, and that
what has bsen done so far has been done
thoroughly and wisely. and is sure to
produce beneficial results. 1t thinks,
however that in this age OF progress
and intellectual development of PEG.
pie are so closely allied and are so depen-
dent one on the other. that neither can
be&ispensed with, and 1t does notreau!re
much wisdom to understand that 1t is
right. 1t Is always important to push
the material Interest, of every city. blu.
the other interest should not be for
gotten
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

Mr. Reeds hesitancy about agreeing
20 accept the Vice-Presidential nomina-
non is not strange, remarks the ST. Louis
dispatch. He wants to be sure he can
get 1t before he comes out openly nc m
avowed candidate.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

Mr.. Mills. of Texas. thinks that a
Democrat can be elected President on
the platform of free Cuba"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

The Savannah News says tl...t John
j. Davenport, late supervisor of Federal
elections in New York-he OF the iron
cage and the handouts for voters-ls
at present the agent for brand of chew .
ing gum.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

Tillman. of South Carolina, has start
of the West.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

Republican organ says that the Re-
publican candidates who talk obon, ~,
conservative tariff" and tariff tbat r.,,'
mot do Injustice to the consumers. no
worse straddlers than those who do 40.
know how to speak out plainly ro,.
sound money
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

Miss Alice Longfellow, a daughter of
the poet says that an unpaid bill weigh
ed on her father like nightmare.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

Caesar had his Brutus." saws the
new York Mail and Express, and Chas.
the First his Cromwell. Morton has his
Platt and Reed his Chandler. and Nc.
hiniey seems to have the fat frying APP
paratus.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

Secretary of War Lamont .alas ,o.,.
sensible ground in a letter to tho ,,,,,;
lazy committee Of the Senate aga.ns.
The revival. by special law, of the ran,,
; OF Acknowledgement that it NAV no
bestowed upon General Miles. remart ;
the Pittsburg Post.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

The Fayetteville IN. c. people want
to secure the re-establishment of the
United States arsenal at that place
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

Inc joyous chuclle of that nanny
young bridegroom, Benjamin Harrison.
eeeording to the Chicago Record ina,.
eules mat one man has found It pos.
eioie to relinquish a Presidential hoo,
and still be very we'll contented
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

The Detroit Tribune says that it ap-
pears that Weyler will be re-enlorced
by all the able-hodied men WAC are
not required to stay in Spain and brea /:
windows
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

The Washington Post announces that
out in Ohio they are about ready TO
drop the tin horns and bass drums and
begin the distribution of the offices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

An exchange remarks that the Iopu-
lists have no new wheels for line com
ing campaign. They will merely gear
the old sprockets little differently.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12
EIGHT PAGES.

John Bull denies that he has bought
another slice Of Africa.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

The marriage of ex-Presdent Harri-
son and Mrs Dimmick at $50 O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon in st. Thomas
Church. New York, was very quiet
effair.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

Some time ago at Council me.,ina +,
an English town well-known Az
man astonished the members by SAVING.
s"Gentlemen, we have been sendlnc n,,,
tunatics TO Sedgeheld for lone tiros
now. ana 1t has cost us a great SUN
= 81 money, but I'm glad TO make ~,
ara tement that we have now buDt
asylum for ourselves" Sensation.
The Memphis Sunday Herald remor, /,
sfpat Bill Chandler has raised I'M b,,
voice In holy horror against the ;1t.
lying process which the tariff barons
are following in support of MCKINLEY.
Z Chandler preaching political honesty Is
Ike satan rebuking sin. BIZ stole Ike
electoral vote of Florida for Hayes in
i 1910. and he knows how 10 b himself.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12
he E9Ii1lg TfyillaR.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12

THE WEEKLY v1RGINIAN ANDCAR'
5, (. DLENIAN, one Dollar Per Year.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-19
Few KNOW ABOUT THE SHAKERS
AN INTERESTING GOD-FEA RING
PEOPLE WHO HAVE GIVEN THE
WORLD MANY IMPORTANT
DISCOVERIES

We may net accept their peculiar religious
beliefs nor can we enter into the spirit of
their sacrifices. Ii is not necessary to be-
Ieve as they do, but we can and do respect
their sincerity of purpose and The honor and
uprightEess which marks all their business
dealings.
The Shakers have always been successful
inventors, and some Of the greatest of the
conyeniences OF the present day found origin
IN their settlements.
In one particular they excel all other men
or classes of men, and that is in cultivation
of medicinal herbs and plants and their
prepar alton for use. They have made it a
study cor more Than one hundred wears. 1t
IS ono of their peculiar Industries. Their lives
have been devoted to il.
Their latest and greatest achievement
is the Shaker Digestive Cordial 1t is not
offered as a cue for all diseases. 1t does
not pretend to be, but one disease it will
cure, and that is indigestion.
Sufferers who resort to it's use have not
long to wait to see the result. The effect is
almost immediate. The first dose usually
gives relief and if continued a permanent
cure will follow.
1t not only contains already digested food,
but it digests food as we'll, thus toning up
the general system. An interesting pam
phlet is now being issued by the Shakers
and can be had for the asking at almost any
drug store,
Try twenty five cent bottle of Digestive
cordial and see what it will do for you
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-19

Augusta is in that callow age of base.
ball when every close decision Of An UNI.
pire against the home team Is the sigma
of riot. Umpire Kelley has res igned be-
cause of it. Umpires declare, in general,
that 1t is very hard to suit Augusta un.
less everything comes to them. A few
years more and that feeling will die q
natural death. We had 1t bad here few
years ago. Lewiston journal.
That seems to size up the situation
pretty we'll. AS a general rule. of course,
there are exceptions, the moro d
crowd or L person kicks about an umpire,
the less they know about the game. Au-
gusta people will he more reasonable
when they know more.
We, the Emeralds, challenge the I'm
perials to game Of ball on the sand
grounds Saturday, at 2. 50 p. m. If not
accepted we challenge any nine in Port
land or vicinity under an average OF
fourteen years of age. Please answer be-
fore Saturday in the PRESS. Elijah
Norton, manager; Coleman Murray,
captain.
The Catholic Americans challenge the
Fl. I. rs to a game of ball on the Eastern
Promenade, Saturday at O'Clock.
Outfelder O'Rourke of last years. Port
lands has written Manager Leonard that
he is now ready to join the team and he
has been ordered to repo rt. Mr..
O'Rourke has been holding of from sign
ing a '96 contract, because he wished to
have tho reserve clause eliminated The
Portland management wisely decided
that when the young man affixed his
name to a contract it would be to one in
which the reserve clause remained in full
force and effect and this player has evil
dently decided that 1t is best to sign most
any old thing rather than loaf all sum-
NOR. O'Rourke is a promising player,
and good outflelder, position which
he will fit into very nicely.
killeen will pitch for Portland today
and, Mages for Brockton. Manager
Leonard will try the new player Blakey
in the left field.
Poor Bangor, they occupied first
position for one brief Sunday, only; but
then that's something.
Lewiston is losing lots of it's games on
flakes.
Today will be the last in the series
with the Massachusetts teams in Maine.
Beginning Wednesday, we will have IL
out with each other.
Manager Leonard has recently had q
letter from young Ahearn. He writes
that his mothers sickness still prevents
him from joining the team.
The management have decided to make
today ladies' DAY. Lsdies will be adj
mitted free to the grounds and stands.