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Arizona republican., 1896-10-15
'S% "FORM" IN BICYCLING.
How Society People Go 8 Wheeling-At-
 tending Grooms and Maids.

The form" of bicycling is beginning to be studied. Grooms on wheels must follow their mistresses as they did on horseback; it is probably only a ques- tion of a short time when the lady's maid will have to include wheeling with her other accomplishments to secure a situation. On tine road the woman who wishes to ride a la mode has to know a number of little things that are over looked by another woman, just as the smart set have a code for riding and driving that is as memorable as that they should not eat with their. knives or put sugar on oysters. Society in- sists on an upright position, with, of course, no attempt at racing pace. It also frowns upon constant ringing of the bell-that will do for the vulgar herd who delight in noise; the well-in- formed wheelwoman keeps eyes and ears alert and touches her bell rarely.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-15
ENGLISH SPORTING LITERATURE
About One-Sixth of the English Periodi-
 calls Are Devoted to Sport.

About One-Sixth of the English Periodi-
 calls Are Devoted to Sport.
 It may give some idea of the place of sport in English life to the sedentary American to say that is difficult to find an Englishman between IS and 65, in fair health, and not supported by the rates, who is not performer at some kind of sport or interested in some phase of it. Of the CTS reviews and magazines of a nonreligious character printed in England, says the Forum, one in six is largely devoted to some form of out-of-door sport or occupation.
 Between 1880 and 1885, according to private index kept in the British mu- scum, there were 266 books published on the one subject of sport or athletics: between 1885 and 1890, 412, and, al- though the figures for the last five years are not at hand, the number of books on the same subjects promises to De even larger, almost forty books on golf alone appearing during the last five years. Nor does this list include books on topics germain to the subject, such as books dealing with voyages, geography, history, biography and trade, of which there were 73s pub lished in London in 1893, and probably more than thousand during the last year.
 In word, John Bull loves the fresh , air. He is sportsman, an athlete, a soldier, a sailor, a traveller, a colonist, rather than a student, and all the fig ures bear me out in making the state ment. During those horrible days in the Crimea, these sport-loving 'young barbarians" were ''all at play' when l they were not fighting; racing their i ponies, getting up cricket matches, and off shooting such game as there was. One family-the Pelhams-have hunted the Broclzlesby pack of hounds for more | than 175 years.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-15
MONKEY LIGHTS MATCHES.
But Has Not the Intelligence to Kindle a
 Fire with Them.

But Has Not the Intelligence to Kindle 8 Fire with Them.
 No creature but man has ever made use of fire. An African traveller, indeed, has told story of apes making thiev- ing raid on a camp of natives, and car rying torches to light their way; but this story lacks proof, and is not ac- cepted as true by zoologists.
 There is, however, says the Youths Companion, in the Philadelphia zoologi- cal garden a monkey who has learned to scratch matches perfectly well. This accomplishment he is willing to exhibit on any occasion. He has learned to hold the match by it's middle part, so that his fingers are not burned by being too near the flame, and so that the match will not break by being held too near the other end.
 This fact involves another, that he is aware which end has the sulphur, and does not attempt tc scratch the unsul- phured end. He has furthermore learned that rough surface is better to scratch the match on than smooth one, and his care in looking for the rough places is very diverting..
 But with all these intelligences, the monkey has no notion of kindling an other fire with the one that he has caused by the friction of the match. He simply lets the match burn out, and if he lights another, does it for the pleas ure of seeing it burn.
 This monkeys keepers, and the men of science who are experimenting with his intelligence, hope to communicate to him eventually an idea of fire making and using; but from the moment they succeed in doing so-if they ever do sue ceed-it will be necessary to keep matches out of his reach.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-15
THE FORMIDABLE UMBRELLA.
A French Tragedian Finds It Mightier
 Than the Sword.

The affection of the collector for the objects of his zeal has been amusingly illustrated by story told of Melingue, a French tragedian who had mania for gathering together great quantities of old vestments, arms and similar an- tique apparatus. Among his treasures was beautiful and keen-edged sword which had belonged to Philip H., son of Emperor Charles V.
 Having worn this sword in a piece in which he was performing, Melingue was making his way homeward in Paris one night. The weather was rainy, and he carried an umbrella. Under his cloak he bore the precious sword of Philip II.
 Coming around corner, Melingue was suddenly menaced by two sneak thieves. He was an expert fencer, and knew that with the sword he could quickly beat the rascals off. But he said to himself:
 'What! Betray to these rascals that I have such precious possession? No! They might be too much for me, after all, and then they would get it. I will keep it out of sight"
 So saying, he placed his left hand on the hilt of the sword inside his cloak, and with the other hand let down his umbrella. With this as a weapon, he assaulted the footpads with such force and spirit that he put them to flight.
 In this case the umbrella turned out to be mightier than the sword.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-15
BOUGHT ANOTHER'S MUSTAcHE.
Paid the Price, But Failed to Get the
 GoOds.

A singular story is reported from St. Calais. A few days ago several per sons were sitting at table in local hotel, when the splendid mustache of q horse dealer became the subject of conversation. One of the members of the party complimented the horse deal CT and asked him for what price he would sell his mustache. ''Ten francs" replied the latter, laughingly. q will buy half of them,' said tlse would-be purchaser, placing five francs on the table. The horse dealer put the money in his pocket and later in the evening left the hotel. Not quite appreciating the joke, the man who was minus the live francs sought the aid of the county court process server, and having laid the information in regular form brought action against the horse dealer for 800 francs damages for non-execu- fion of his contract.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-15

Men most skilled in irriea development will be present from every portion of North America, and the work outlined by the National Executive Committee will be the most important ever known in its field.
 The attendance will be promoted by the especially low railway raes which will exceed single limited first class fare for the round trip Phoenix and return from all main routing points between Chicago and the Pacific Ocean, Entrance into Phoenix may be by either the Santa Fe Southern Pacific systems.
 Thus will be afforded at the lowest opportunity only attend the interesting sessions of the Congress- but as well to visit the Sun Kissed Land Arizona region of mystery nearly all Americans yet land known to be of weird and wonderful natural beauty Phnix the Capital City and Metropolis of Arizona extends her welcome and the vicinity by the object lesson of hundreds of thous ands of arid made fertile and productive by water will demonstrate the practical side of irrigation Ample accommodation will be provided for all at the lowest of rates and excursions and other will be freely rendered the cis guests Side trips especially low will be available the City of Mexico Southern Calfor nia and to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.
 All inquiries will be cheerfuly answered by the officers o the Local Committee Arrangements and advertising matter descriptive of Arizona and of the Congress will be promptly forwarded on application.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-15
MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY.
A Schilling & Company
 San Francisco

MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY.
 On account of the Pan-American Medical congress will sell round trip tickets to Mexico City November 12 to 16 at rate of s6031, Mexican money, final limit returning December 31, 1896. For any additional information call on or write to J. F. Donohoe, commer- cial agent, Ell Paco, Texas.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-15

If other tea were roasted fresh like ScAszlMg's Best some of 1t would be as good.
 In the meantime, Schl2- Amg's Besf is your tea.
 At grocers' in packages. A Schillng & Company
 San Francisco S81
Arizona republican., 1896-10-15
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.

The following is the electoral vote of the states as based upon the apportion- ment act of Feb 12y1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21

beheld being pure, holy and calm be-
fore me, and voice said 81 too have
loved and lost. Do not yield to des-
and the strangest part of the incident is
that there exists no bond of union or
even of friendship. 1t may be that at
that moment tear was dropped o'er
my sad fate or sigh heaved her sym
pathetic bosom and was transmitted to
my soul through some psychical ethe-
real mystical channel. Who can tell
until the great hereafter? Who of US
can explain this incident which l swear
also happened and can be easily cor
roborated by living men. On the eve
of the first battle of Manassas an inti-
mate friend and fellow soldier
said to me, Tomorrow / will be
killed, you will survive the war, feeling
no uneasiness concerning the coming
battle" l attributed this observation to
the apprehension of timid soul, and
observed to him, "If you feel in this way
do not go into the battle" I shall new
er forget his reply-"Yes, I will. do
not fear death. 1t is my destiny, and 1
will meet it like man." That noble
hero fell by my side at the Henry
house pierced by mimic ball-his
death was instantaneous. Since then I
have ever under all circumstances be-
lieved in destiny, a belief that saves
one from many unnecessary fears. One
other presentiment and l will conclude.
Capt. -, adjutapt of my regiment,
well-known to Stuart's cavalry, fell
at Gettysburg. We found in his pocket
a note written the night before request
ing that his body be delivered to his
father-in-law in Baltimore.
ANONYMOUS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
mar27 I'm
AUCTION SALES.

By ONeal & Lunt, Auctloneers
'pY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF Trust
ID made by Lizzie A. Gsnston to the SUBJ
scribers as trustees Of the German Co.opera-
tive Building Association, No. 5, of Aexan
dris, Virginia, dated on the 9th day of Sep.
tember, 1890, and of record in the land re-
cords Of the city of Alexandria, Virginia, in
deed book No. "a, folio 278, they, the SUBJ
scribers, trustees as aforesaid, will, by the
order of the Board Of Directors Of the said
association, expose for sale at public auc.
ton, on
SATURDAY,
the 25th day of April, 1896,
at 10 M, at the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building, in said city Of Alexandria
the property conveyed by the said deed OF
trust to-wit:
4 TENEMENT AND LOT OF GROUND
on the east side of Patrick street, between
Queen and Cameron streets, in the said city
of Alexandria, in front on Patrick street, ff-
teen feet nine inches (15' 9") more or less,
and extending east si1ty.two (62) feet.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
JOSEPH KAUFMANN,
GEORGE W. FISHER, Trustees.
WORTH HULFISH,
aps cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
Cure for Headache.

AS remedy for all forms of Headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the very
best. 1t effects permanent cure and The
most dreaded habitual sick headaches yield to
its influence We urge all who are atili cted
to procure bottle, aed give this remedy q
fair trial. In cases of habitual con-
stipation Electric Bitters cures by giving the
needed tone to the bowels, and few cases long
resist the use of this medicine. Try 1t once.
Fifty cents and 81 at Ernest L. Aliens Drug
Store
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For Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over w i fifty years r millions of mothers fol
their children while teething, with perfect
aIlays % ail pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best emedy for Disrrhea. Is pleasant to the
taste. Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its value
is incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. WINS
lows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
AFF1DAv1rs as 10 personal character may

AFFIDAvITs as 10 personal character may
be necessary to allay suspicion or to attract
the supplemented but what has the manu-
facturer's privste character to do with the
efficacy of his so-called "cure?" Ely's Cream
Balm depends solely upon its reputation OF
years as successful cure for catarrh IL all
its stages. 1t is absolutely free from mer-
curry or any other drug injurious to the sys,,
tenn, Being applied directly to the diseased
membrane it affords instantaneous relief and
will effect perfect cure of catarrh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
Alsxsanaria 6azette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building. 80 & S12 Prince st.
TERMS:

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other thar their legitimate business in the
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Marriage and death notices must be paid for
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Resolutions in memoriem, Of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
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ments.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
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or business can be sent by telephone.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21

"Half span of angry steel" will produce
no moro fatal results than neglected cold or
cough. For all throat and lung diseases,
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is the best remedy.
It is invaluable in cases of Group, whoopng
cough bronchitis, and La grippe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
DRYJGooDs.
BEjNDHEIlNS'

A live house like D. Bendheim & Sons, i'm.
bued with the spirit of enterprise, is always
first and foremost with new and matchless
bargain news. 1t is always constant putting
forth Of new bargain attractions, unparalleled
in their money saving greatness for the
watchful buyer who is thoughtful enough to
glance over their announcements
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
Efficient for itching piles and fayorite rem
giy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
Iains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
TryDr. Cady's Condition Powders, they
arejust what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
Foe sale by L. Stabler s. Co.. Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
afD CINAL.

l ne DOOk Oh
woman's life is di'
yided into thret
c chapters: Girl
hood, wornanhood
motherhood. Al
the time when (
young girl passe.
into womanhood-
turning the leaf a.
VIC may say bet
Iween the first and
second chapters of
her existence "a
little care ano
thought ful ness
will d double hci
chances Of future
happin c s S and
save many hours
of su e RI n g..
Every young wo
man should have
an intelligent I'm.
derstanding Of hei
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
Encourage Home E:.--~r..-v.

For your protec.
lion We positively
state that this reme-
dy does not contain
mercury or any other
injurious drug.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
ALEXANDRIA, VA, TUESDAY EVENING. APRIL 2l, 1896.
PROPOSALS.
DRoPosALs FOR BRICK.

y
Bids will be received at the Office of the
Superintendent of Buildings, University of
Virginia, until SATURDAY, April 25tb,
1896, for TWO AND A.HALF MILLIONS
OF BRICK or any part thereof not less than
one-quarter million. Bids free. e.on-board caIs
at point of shipment; size Sx4x21h inches.
Sample of bricks must accompany bid.
w. H. ECHOLS,
ap18t24 Superintendent.
DEPoT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE
~ Washington, D. c. April 16, 1906.
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, will be received
here until ID o'clock noon, Friday, May 1,
1896, and then opened, for construction of
one ordnance storehouse at Fort Myer, Va
Information furnished on application. q. 8.
reserves right to reject any or all proposals.
or any part thereof Envelopes containing
proposals should be marked Proposals for
Ordnance Storehouse at Fort Myer,1 and ad.
dressed to MAJOR c. F. HUMPHREY, Depot
Quartermaster. ap16,1 1890
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
Special Waist Values.

French Percal Waists, full slccves. high
roll collar and cuffs. yoke back. Equal to
any 75c waist: 15 styles for your selection,
Special price Soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
SPECIAL Sale in Innings.

~ inch Fabric Interlining. Worth 25c,
at 72c
121bc Rustling Taffetas here for sac.
zoe Rustling Tatfetas here for 12lhc.
121bc Hair Cloths here for 6q.c
20c Heavy Moreens here for 19c.
SOC Genuine Herringbone HairclOths here
for 29c.
10c selisiss, all colors, here for7ae.
10c Best quality Lenos here for &c.
zoe Heavy Stiff Canvas here for 121ac.
&c Best Dreasmskers' Cambrics here for
37sc.
lsc Heavy Rope Cloth stihening here fer
11bc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21
.ATARR RI
COLD la HEAD

sli Smell. 1T WILL CURE. A particle is
spilled directly into the nostrils and is agree
s5e Price so cents at Druggists or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, 56 Warren street, New
York.
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ELX'S
CREAM BALM

Clesnses the Nasal
Passages, Allsys Pain
snd Inflammation,
Heals the Sores, Pro-
tects the Membrane
from Colds, Restores
he Sensns of Taste
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21

A FINE LINE OF MEMS DRESS
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best at lowest priceA, at -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21

NEW RAIsrNS.-Four Crown Layer and
IN Large Loose Muscatels, Sultsna, Seeded
and Seedless Cleaned Raisins just received by
5i1alH J.C. MILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-21

A SPECIALLY GOOD VALUE, MEDI.
ACATED UNDERWEAR at 81, Just re-
ceived at as,5 s.,l-.,.-.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-17
INDoRsE BRYAN.
Non-Partisan Bimetall,c State Convention
Meets in Iowa,

Non-Partisan Bimetalllc State Convention
Meets in Iowa.
Des Moines, Ia, July 1.-two hun
dred delegates We're present at Flynn's
hall Tuesday morning when Provisional
Chairman Amos Steckel called the non
partisan bimetallic state convention to
order and introduced S. H. Bashor, of
Waterloo, as temporary chairman.
Resolutions reported by the commit
tee declare for coinage at the ratio of
sixteen to one, indorse Bryan and Sew
all and instruct delegates to support
them at St. Louis.
Topeka, Kan, July 15.-Conventions
have been held in 43 counties to choose
Delegates to the nonpartisan free silver
convention, which meets here to-day to
elect delegates to the national conven-
ton at st. Louis. Democrats, popnlists
and avery few republicans participated.
In every county the nomination of Mr..
Bryan for president was Endorsed and
delegates instructed TO vote at the To-
peka convention only for men who will
support his nomination. Seven popu-
list county conventions We're also held,
and all of them Endorsed the action OF
the Chicago convention.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-17
THE SOUND MONEY MOVEMENT.
Little Encouragement as Yet Received by
Illinois Gold Democrats.

Little Encouragement as Yet Received by
Illinois Gold Democrats.
Chicago, July 15.-The gold demo-
cratic organization of Illinois will re-
open headquarters to-day in the Palmer
house, and the executive committee
does not doubt that there will beenough
favorable responses to the manifesto
Issued Monday night to guarantee a new
national convention, fairly representa-
tive of the country, before the end of
September. Chairman Robbins ad-
1nitted that he had not received any
additional kilograms from prominent
democrats offering to support the third
ticket proposition, but the assurances
he had received led him to expect dele
cations from eastern and southern
states, even If the party machinery of
the states was opposed to the plan on
the supposition that two democratic
tickets would mean the election of Nc
Kinley. Ex-Mayor Hopkins said:
THE gold democracy Of Texas, Nebraska
and Illinois are organized and ready to go
ahead as participants in q sound money
convention. Time must be given the states
which have not yet taken action. Some will
not do SO in the cast until after their state
conventions. There will be sound money
convention of some kind anyhow, and
Ind without the New York party leaders If
they refuse to join us. There are enough
sound money democrats in New York to
send q representative delegation here.
and they should have ticket Of their own
to vote for"