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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

AT HIS GRANpFATHER's GRAVE
Consul. General Fitzhugh Lee, Mira.
Lee and their daughter will sail from
Tampa, Fla, on Thursday for Havana.
They are now passing leisurely through
Florida.
On Monday General Lee and party
stopped at Fernandina, where is buried
the body of his grandfather, Light
Horse Harry Lee, conspicuous figure
of revolutionary times.
Many persons who have forgotten
this history, doubtless, will be sur
prised to read that the father of Gen
eral Robert E. Lee lies buried in Flor.
ida, but such is the case. His remains
were Inferred on Cumberland Island,
which was at one time the property OF
General Nathaniel Greene, of the revo-
luton, who was close friend of Gen.
eral Lee. Lighthouse Harry was
wounded in riot in Baltimore, an at
tack having been made on the house Of
his host. His health was permanently
impaired and he went South, and while
staying on Cumberland Island died and
is there buried. His body was never
removed.
General Lee and family were hand
somely entertained by Mrs. Andrew
Carnegie, whose husband now owDs the
place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

APPLICANTS FOR AID.-The police
,.n we're engaged yesterday in investi-
Yin .,ing The condition of persons who
ga applied for aid from the city. In
u .ams cases they reported the appli-
ssnts as being worthy and in need.
6,5qrs we're proven to be frauds and
~ in need. In one case a colored
oman w. had procured load of wood on
wonday. esterday she sent her daugh-
.sr living in the house with herr for q
.on9ly When the officer explored the
r n-a.mises he found the first load care.
xiv stored under the bed. 1t was sub
..o1en.ly learned that both mother and
5sncb,er live with colored men. OF
coprse they will get nothing more. The
ofFcsrs entered the house of two other
SoIored women who wanted aid. In
rsconnoitering in the upper rooms it
W. found that the applicants wore
n.tent leather shoes and silk stockings,
and the furniture they used was better
tbsn that found in ordinary mechanics
house, 1t was also discovered that the
man Of the house had steady employ.
mrnt A colored woman who mad
made an urgent appeal for provisions
and iue! was found to have two hus
bands. The last applicant visited "a
colorad woman with husband) was
found 10 own the house in which she
lives
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

POLICE CoURr.-The following cases
we're disposed of last night:
Robert Ashby, colored. charged with
stealing a lap robe, was dismissed.
W. Il. Williams, .colored, charged
with stealing tamborine, was dismiss
ed.
spencer Williams, colored, charged
with reckless driving, was fined "a. !,
The following cases were disposed
Of this morning
A man, charged with assaultiDg Car
RE Travers, forfeited $40 collateral:
Sallie Timbers and VIM. Lightfoof,
ooth colored, were fined $3.50 each.
Night Report.-Last night was CLOUDY
and cool. One prisoner and twent!! q
seven dodgers were at the station
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

BROKEN WINDow.-Mr. Lee GEM
berger reported last night that ne saw
o man attempting to cut a glass from
the front window of Mr.. J. r. Chap
mans store on King street. Mr.. GEM
berger (who is special policemau) was
some distance away at the time, and
he blew his whistle, when, he
says, the would-be thief escaped. The
officers ". were on duty in that local.
ty at that time say they saw drunken
man stagger down King street few
minutes before the special officer BILE"
his whistle, and they think the man
fell against the window aud broke It,
Nothing was stolen. The man who
was suspected of falling into the win,
dow was found to-day by Lieutenan,
Smith and he plead guilty. He VIII
pay the damages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

No Observation-Disclosures attempt was
made last night to hold o meeting OF
the Board of Aldermen, but only tour
members (Messrs. Havener, Bsllenger'
Davis and Sweeney appearing no pus-
mess could be transacted. Mr.. Swee-
ney was elected president pre-, tem.'
aud upon assuming the chair ne De.
eIared the meeting adjourned for want
Of quorum. A meeting has oeen
called for tonight. The object IS 10
give the Aldermen an opportunity to
concur in the action of the Common
SSquncil in matters adopted by them on
Monday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

OPERA HoUsE.-The attraction at
the Opera House on Tuesday will be
the musical comedy Little Trixle,"
which was so successfully produced
here by the same company year ago:
There are four acts in the play and
abundant opportunity is afforded May
Smith Robbins and her efficient COM
psny to display their specialties to tne
best advantage. A number of pretty
girls are connected with the play, VINO
possess good voices and are clever
dancers. Miss Robbins is very popu'
lar in Alexandria and no doubt Will De
given d rousiug reception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

CELEBRATIoNs.-The Christmas cele.
bration of the Sunday school at ST..
Johns Chapel, West End, was held
last night. An excellent programme of
music and Rotations was rendered by
the children and an address was de-
livered by Mr.. Carter, of the Theologi.
cal Seminary. There was a pretty
Christmas tree and the children were
made happy by distribution of pres
ents.
The public school in Mount Vernon
district, Fairfax county, just southwest
of this city, which is taught by Miss
Kirby, closed yesterday evening with
appropriate exercises. An interesting
programme was rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23
PERsoNAL.-Col. A. r Andraws

PERsoNAL.-Col. A. B. Andrews,
president of the Virginia Midland Rail
way Company, who was in the city yes.
tesday, said there was no truth in the
report that Mr.. Samuel Spencer would
retire from the presidency of the South
ern Railway Company and that he,
Co. Andrews, would succeed him.
Mrs. John Ba2ot is critically i'll at her
home on south Fairfax street.
Mr.. Louis We'll, formerly of this city.
but now residing in New York, is visit.
ing his brothers on St. Asaph street.
Mrs. ]. 81. D. Smoot left o.day for
Trenton, n. j., to spend the holidays
with her son-in-law, Rev. w. S. Jones.
She will eat her Christmas dinner with
her four grandchildren.
Col. Edmund Berkeley, of Prince
William, was in the city to-day.
Miss Agnes Bryant very pleasantly
entertained the members of the euchre
club of which she is a member yester-
day evening. Misses Kate Uhler and
Sallie Dainger6eld won the prizes.
Professoc and Mrs. Leigh Reid, of
Princeton. are visiting their relatives in
this city
Capt. NJ. B Corse and bride expect
to spend Christmas with relatives in
this city.
Mrs. John A. HUMPHREYS, who was
born and reared in this city, is critical
ly i'll at her home in Lynchburg. Mrs.
HUMPHREYS is the daughter of the late
w. G. and Grace Reynolds. Her many
friends here sympathize with her and
her husband and children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

HOLD UPs.-Tramps are now getting
desperate and don't hesitate to attack
persons whom they meet in lonely
neighborhoods. Last night a man
named Allison was held up by tramps
just west of the city and was compelled
to surrender what he had in his pockets
only knife and some tobacco, how
ever.
Early this morning a colored man
named White was held up by tramps
a short distance west of the city and
had his lunch basket and IS cents taken
from him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

STRUCK 4 WoMAN.-A one-armed
man from Washington went to the
uOuse OF Maud Tippett, on north Leo
SsSset, Yesterday evening, and before
Ne lett ne struck woman named Car
q. Nv !ravers aud knocked her down. 10
NC lsll her head came in contact WIN
b. Oufeau and her face was seriously
FUSED, \ warrant was sworn out Tor
i il Una. man S arrest and upon being taken
,,r ,o he left $50 for his appear
oNs s luis morning. He could not De
naa au When court convened and the
4 'uVS Was put into the city treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

Sons OF VETERANs.-M. D. Corse
Camp, S. c. ", held regular meeting
last night with Commander Bowie
in the chair. Messrs. J. ]. Green, G.
e. Warfeld and Lewis Kemper were
appointed committee on applications.
Several applications for membership
were read and will be acted upon at
the next meeting. A committee was
appointed to invite speakers to address
the camp during the winter,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

GENERAL GILL's YADKIN VALLEY.
Baltimore bondholders of the Cape
Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad ex-
pected that Judge Simonton, of the u.
S. Circuit Court, would on December
is pass decree for the sale of the
road. but he did not do so. 1t is ex-
nected that the decree will be signed
in the near future. Nothing new has
developed in the affairs of the road
nending the order of sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

Run suSGY SUyK.-Capt. Frank Dixon,
Api Thy Davis and Lee Lyons, the crew
Sbs, ,ss pungy Azalia H. Peart, arrived
tiys, yesterday evening from the lower
Dsa10 VI Tue steamer Wakefield. Capt.
slsst4 II reports that his vessel sprung
Went W VI clifton Beach yesterday and
sescbsSS Own' His crew and himself
sssssi saore in small boat. The
hOSn,aSS 1lch was loaded with oysters,
city. Oy Capt. Henry Beach of this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23
Reduction Sale of
Choice Pieces Of Art Furniture
Suitable for Holiday Gifts.

We have number of odd or one.of.a.kind
pieces of Art Furniture in quaint and unique
designs. comprising Writing Desks, Book
Cases, Five O'Clock Tea Tables, Library Ia
bles, Corner Chairs and other dainty and ee.
CANT pieces, which wo offer at a reduction OF
one-third to one. half former prices:
ALSO IA OAK AND BIRCH TEA TABLAs,
Reduced from $3.75 to $2.75.
ALSO ANOTHER 100 OAK FOOT STOOLS
With cane top and side; antique oak finish;
height, 10 inches. Top 12x15 inches. Light,
handsome, strong and duIab le. A charming
Xmas present
soc. Trimmed with ribbon, 81 %.
Fourth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Great Sale Of TOYS
AT THE BIG
TOY DEPARTMENT..
FIFTY SALES PEOPLE ENGAGED FOB
THIS GREAT SALE

LILO 0hEA1 SALE.
We guarantee you a saving of twenty to
twenty five per cent if you will purchase
your Holiday Goods at home. We have pur.
chased an enormous stock and have an end.
less variety of Toy and Fancy Novelties that
should attract the attention of the Alexandria
public
Large Tree Ornaments Sc, tic and 29c a
dozen.
Bisque Dress Dolls, long hair, at SC.
Large BiSque Dolls, closing eyes, curly hair,
at 25c.
Jointed Kid Body Dolls, bisque face, curly
hair, shoes and stockings, at Acc.
French Dolls, natural wig, moving eyes,
shoes end stockings, 81 inches long, at 81. 19.
Horses and Carts, loaded with picture
bio ks, at PIC.
China Tea sets, 8 pieces, at 4ac set.
Decorated China Tea Sets, % pieces and
spoons, at 25c.
Britannia Tea Sets at Sc, lac, 23c, 49c
and CSC
Large Wooden Bed Room Suits, consisting
of bed, table and two chairs for 25c
Iron Freight Cars, 2 cars. tender and en-
CINE, Iron Fire Engines, Buckboards Pony
Carts. Donkey Carts, etc. Choice of the lot
for 23c.
Iron Passenger Trains, 2 cars, tender and
engine, Tor Zoe.
Iron Trains, Grocery Wagons Handsome
Cabs, Trolley Cars, Coal Carts and Steamboats,,
all made Of malleable iron, a. 47c
Large Iron Fire Engines, Express Wagons,
Hook and Ladders, Passenger and Freight
Trains, all 81 toys, for 79c.
Large Magic Lanterns at Acc and CSC
Large Noah's Arks, filled with animals,
at &c.
White Iron Stoves, large size, at 46c.
Mechanical Bicycles, rubber tires, at Acc
and Csc.
Black Woolly Dogs at 19c
Pewter Parlor Sets, upholstered in plush,
pieces for 25c
Brass Bugles worth 81 at 49c.
Granite Wash Sets 8 pieces for 25c.
Bissells Carpet sweepers for 23c.
Pewter Baby Carriages for Sc.
gsy"For full description of our Toy Sale
get one of our Toy Catalogues. Look for one.
They will be out this week.
We allow discount of ! 5 per cent. on
all purchases for Fairs. Sunday Schools and
Charitable Institutions
IMMENSE SALE OF KID GLOVES AND
HANDKERCHIEFS.
SOC Queen Anne Lace Handkerchiefs for
Csc.
&c., 21c and 25c Fine Embroidered Hand.
kerchiefs for 121bc.
19c Ladies' Plain White Linen Hemstitch-
ed Eandkerchiefs for 1910.
1Oc Ladies' Plain White and Bordered
Handkerchiefs for &c.
15c Embroidered Silk Handkerchiefs Sc.
Children's Handkerchiefs, 6 in box, 25c
Ladies' and Children's handkerchief 1c.
Gents Linen Handkerchieis, tape bordered
for 10c.
Gents Linen Handkerchief, in a fancy
box, for 79c.
Gents Initial handkerchief for 12hc
81 Ladies' Kid Gloves 4 button, for o9c.
Ladies' Shook Kid Gloves, black and tan,
for 75c
Ladies White and Butter Color Kid Gloves,
black s'itchings (guaranteed) for CSC.
A guaranteed Glove, button OF lace, black
and tan, for CSC.
Gents Dress Kid Gloves, every pair guar
snteed, for 81 10.
Ns-A handsome fancy box given with
every pair of Gloves and every Toe purchase
in Handkerchief.
M.aIsn.hzs.n;. &95@sn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23
AT ALMOST eIvE.AWAY PRICES

Mems and Ladies' Linen Handkerchiefs
from the retired firm of Hilton, Hughes & Co..
NeY York, surpasses all other attempts of
offering. The greatest bargains in Pnre Lin
en- Handkerchief in our experience of 20
years. This is positively the last and all of
any goods from the largest, greatest and most
honorable business house in the world. The
writer of this advertisement was connectt
with this firm in 1856 and he speaks from
experience. Visit our store ana see the bar
gains in this department. Our sales in the
past week made big hole in the 500 dozen
and all purchasers complimented us on our
daring magnitude.
Ladies' All Pure Linen Hand embroidered
handkerchief, the sweetest conception of
every thing great Hilton, Hughes & Co. S
price 81 so, Our price SOC.
USEFUL HOLIDAY GIFTS.
Woolen Underwear for men, ladies aud
children, Pocket Books, suspende s, Shirts,
Collars, Cuffs Hosiery, Silk Handkerchiess,
Corsets, Hair Brushes, Perfumory, &C. Ad-
ditional sa esmen to receive the grand rush
December 81, %, % and "a. This is our
last advertisement before Christmas and we
hope all humanity, Infants. boys girls, men
and ladies will memoriSe it and rush for the
joyful spot-411 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23
Unusually Attractive, Extraordinary
Large Stock and Many
SpecialtieS.
AMONG THEM MAY BE FOUND:

q. 81 Chenille Table Covers beautiful de-
signs, excellent quality. Regulation price on
these goods is $3.50. Special price for this
sale S1.25.
10 pairs only exquisite deSign in Lace Cur
tains. Worth 50 so For this sale 81 So.
10 pairs only exquisite designs in Lace Cur
tains. Worth 81. so. For this sale SOC.
1000 yards Beautiful Outing Cloth. For
this sale 91sc.
5 pieces Ail.wool Novelty Dress Goods,
rough effects. For this sale SOC.
piece Black Henrietta Silk Warp. Worth
$1OO. For this sale 75c.
10 and 25c Plaids. For this sale 1870.
500 yards Black Saline, full yard wide.
Worth 25c. For this sale sc.
1000 yards Fine Unbleached Cotton. For
this sale &c.
1000 yards Heavy Unbleachod Cotton. For
this sale &c.
1900 yards Extra Heavy Unbleached Cot.
ton. For this sale &c.
1000 yards Coed Canton Flannel. For
this sale 4c.
5 pairs Atwood California Blankets liz
slightly soied, at $3.50.
Good Quality Cotton Blankets, at SOC, 75c
and 81 CO.
% dozen Boys Bicycle Stockings Regular
25c goods. For thfs sale 12lac.
10 dozen Ladies' Shirts Worth 25c. For
this sale 2Cc.
10 dozen Ladies' Shirts. Worth Zoe For
this sale 15c.
Mems Astralian Wool Shirts an ! Drawers
Worth $3.50 and $1.75. For this sale S1.25.
S6itz Condee and Natural Wool Shirts and
Drawers. For this sale $1.00.
lot Scarlet Shirts and Drawers, mostly
small sizes. Worth S1OO. For this sale SOC.
Extra Heavy Mixed Shirts and Drawers.
For this sale 25c
25 dozen Mems Half Hose. Usual price
1Oc. For this sale &C.
100 dozen Half Hose, Usual price 12lac
For sale Sc.
Special Values in
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk and GloIis o"'
brellas, selected for the Holiday lrauei ,,dor.
Ladies' and Misses and ChiIoreh onUo
wear Hosiery, G'oves' &C.
Many Specialties in the ABOVE.
TOYS, TOYS, TOYS
,,... nrofnsion. Everything to please
IN IN little as well as the big folks and to make
Aln mS-We viii be glad to welcome all who
f.cl an interest in buying seasonabe goods al
sight prices.
CHAPMAN
424 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23
Useful Xmas Gifts.
MEMS FURNISHING DEPARTMENT

Is now showing for the holiday attractive
lines of Smoking Jackets, House Coats, Dress.
ing Gowns Bath Robes. Steamer Rugs, Mack.
intoshes. Neckwear, Hosiery, Gloves II st eet,
dress, driving, skating, seighing, &c.
Lined Astrakhan Gloves lined Driving
Gloves, with or without fur cuffs, and unlincd
Walking Gloves, 81 the pair
Imported English and German House Coats,
$5 each.
Eiderdown Dressing Negligee. or Bath
Robes, $42
lounging or bath purposes, ST.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

81, Ss sss1T Council, No.
Last us5 sa 4. Asrcanum, held q meeting
SNSldins Ting eaa made arrangements for
Tuesday 1H1r annual celebration on
casoo h.. 'snuary 18th. On this oc-
good tine ;s Is will be given and a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23
MEMS sCARFs.

Let's see what we have in this line for
Christmas. Mems Imperial Scarfs in the cor
rect shape. Worn in New York, Chicago and
Washington, and we are tho only merchant
in this city showing up beautiful array of
the brightest, delicate and durable aolors for
the Christmas trade We have met with de-
cided success with this novelty.
Mems Four-in-hand Scarfs, about rs dozen,
to look over in every color, shade, and width.
Price Soc Purchased for the Christmas
business.
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS IN HIGH
GRADE HANDKERCHFIFS
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DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v oodVard& bothlrOp,
10th, 18th and F StS., N. ".
@-oPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRIST.
MAS.
WHAT SHALL THE PRESENT Be?

Any little item that tells of thought and
sympathy-a book, twenty-five cent article
is appreciated. The store is full of things
suitable for everybody, expensive and mex
pensive gifts. Moderate prices for reliable
goods are the motive power of our Holiday
trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23
GLOVES.

In this branch of our business every year
we try to excel the receding shadow that
lies buried in the dust of forgetfulness.
Christmas Gloves, Ladies Gloves, Mems
Gloves, Childrens Gloves, Warm Gloves
Gloves for rybody-and everybody wants
warm, dressy and Durable Gloves. PERKINS,
Kid Gloves, known nearly all over the world,
price 81 80. A thoughtful Christmas gift
from the gentler sex to the sterner and fnan.
cial formation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23
LOCAL MATTERS.

WrATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
.,;-m h..r tonight; Thursday increasing
Sd y,s5ios,s possibly snow by Friday morn
Gu r5,,le7: northeasterly winds.
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DRY GOODS.
l.EiIthbe'y&Sol
THE MAGNETIC CORNER.

| luU WnuQtuIlU UUltuEll.
HAPPY XMAS TIMES ARE HERE, OR
so NEAR, THERE Is NO TINE
TO BE LOST IN CHOOs.
ING GIFTS.
We can furnish you with pretty gifts st
way down prices. In order to dispose of our
stock and have the people come our way, We
have to better sll others. Our prices will
surely bring you.
HANDKERCHIEFS BY THE HUNDRED.
Prices as Follows:
Ladies' embroidered Handkerchief, 6 t.
12c.
Ladies' Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, 12R
to 5Oc.
Ladies' Japanese Handkerchief, 12b to
$50.
Mems Pure Silk Handkerchief, Csc, 5Oc.
Toe and 81. 90.
mi ial Handkerchief, Is, % and SOC.
Children's Handkerchiefs, 3, 8 and Zoe.
POCKET BOOKS AND CARD CASES.
We must not omit the interesting part-st cost
GLOVES.
Protect your hands from cold and your
pocket book from high prices. Every glove.
want can ba satisfied here and every taste
pleased.
MEMS FURNISHINGS.
Suspepders at all prices.
Ties, bows and scarfs, in large variety, Csc
10 SOC.
Half hose. Wero 25c. Now 12lhc.
Latest styles Linen Collars, 1Oc.
Cuffs, 15e.
Great reduction in hens Underwear
Large variety of handsome Umbrellas, at
popular prices.
Silks for presents most acceptable gifts.
We have the most exquisite shades and pat
terns.
Reduced prices rule in the Coat Department.
Everything at half prices.
All Silk Windsor Ties. Were 25c. Can be-
bought from US now for 15c.
Our Carpets and Bugs, which are the very
latest, can be bought for comparatively mere
nothing
What beautiful present Down Quilt
makes! We have them at prices rarely
heard Of
were...s4.5O. Now. 1919.
Were. 90. Now 1890.
Were.,......$7.50. Now.......$4.99.
Down Pillows, all style and prices.
There is nothing pleases the little girl more
than to awaken Xmas morning and find among
We have all sizes and styles, Kid Bodies,
Bisque Bodies Stuffed Bodies, at prices whic b
must be recognized 50 the lowest ever heard
of. Also Building Blocks, Ten Pins, etc, etc.
All tho goods such as we have been adver.
Using for the past two weeks can be bought
at the same low prices.
We have shining line of Bisques, Baskets,
Cups and Saucers, Plates Satsuma Orna-
ments, Cracker Jsrs, Rose Jars, all OF which
can be bought at almost your own price.
Surely We can offer you no greater induce
ment Take advantage Of it quick and get
the choice
Isaac Bichberg &Son,
COR. KING AND ROYAL SITS.
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
Established 1876.
Christmas Reductions

Our low prices for the finest grades of
goods is what Alexandrians are IN search Of
We have marked all the NEW CHRISTMAS
GOODS at extremely low or give-away prices.
Our magnanimous consideration for some shall
low pocketbooks has been appreciated, and I
don't think We could have selected out a
more appropriate opportunity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23
TOYS. TOYS.

Evey toy liz our fno collection is of this
seasons construction, made this season We
purchased them this season and we shall sell
all of them this Christmas. Drums, Tricycles,
Doll Carriages, SIeighs, Wagons, Hobby
Horses, Iron Wagons, Buckboards, Arks,
Games Magic Lanterns, Blocks, Trunks,
Guns, Pianos, Ships, Parlor Suits, and almost
carload of New Toys opened December 16,
1896. Many goods in this purchase and ow-
ing to the lateness of the closing trade before
Christmas we shall sell for about one third
their worth, 2 cases OF Dolls almost at your
own price. All 10c and 15c Dolls sc. a II
25c Dolls Zoe All soc Dolls zoe. All 75c
Dolls 40c. All 81 Dolls Soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

Mr.. G. W. Howell, the King street
halter, has in stock full line of hats,
caps, canes and umbrellas. This line
embraces all these articles from the
cheapest to the most fashionable styles,
and any of them would be a desirable
Christmas present.
Mr.. M. SCHUYLER will have for sale at
his store on King street tomorrow 400
dressed turkeys, and full supply of
chickens, ducks and celery.
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HAPPY XMAS TIMES ARE HERE. OR
so NEAR, THERE Is NO TINE
TO BE LOST IN CHOOS.
r1yr r1rIDrc

We can furnish you with pretty gifts at
way down prices. In order to dispose of our
stock and have the people come our way, We
have to better sll others. Our prices will
surely bring you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-23

We have shining line of Bisques, Baskets,
Cups and Saucers, Plates Satsuma Orna.
ments, Cracker jars, Rose Jars, all Of which
can be bought at almost your own price.
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