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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21
REAL ESTATE, &c.
M. B. HARLOW & CO.,
Real Estate Loan & Insurance Brokers,
NO. 1O7 S. ROYAL STREET.
nO,rro ronc.r-
NO. 1O7 S. ROYAL SIRE.
HOMES FOR SALE.

AO11IAo L O4h 0hAIJs
A substantially built building at Del Ray
six rooms good locality. Price $3.50. Rents
for $16 per month.
Two very fine Two.story Brick Houses on
Columbus street, near northeast corner Of
Oronoco street, with all modern improve
ments water, gas bath, ETC., will be sold at
low figure.
Two.story Brick House, 1118 King street !;
water. gas ETC.. good condition Price
$1,000 each.
Nos. 3OS and 80 south ST. Asaph street
eight rooms each; lot 1890 bath, gas, etc.
Price $1,000
fine Ten-reom Brick House, 1011 Cam
eron street; lot 2S114O. Price 81 800.
A Six-room House, almost new, with water ::
streets very nice home, and can DC bought
at low figure.
Northeast corner Henry and Oronoco
streets; Nine-room House; lot 43 feet inches
by 120 feet Price 81, 800.
House, four rooms lot 17x10O to ten
feet alley; 403 north Henry street; very
cheap. Price S675.
FARMS.
Will exchange for House with nine or ten
rooms, or two small houses in good location
in Alexandra, Farm of 47$. acres in Fair
fax County, Frame House of nine rooms and
barn and stable good orchard, and all neces-
sary buildings
We have for sale Farm of 81 acres in
Fairfax county, adjoining Edge Hill, and
| near New Alexandria. Price S10O per acre.
A Farm Of nine acres, one mile from Clifton
| station, new House of nine rooms; stable,
| barn, good spring and good orchard. Price
| 81, ,260-a bargain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21
A REMARKABLE CASE.

A dispatch from Cherokee, Iowa,
says: This part of the State is in few
er of excitement over the new develop
ments which bid fair to unravel the
mystery surrounding the death OF
Maude Strawn, the handsome eighteen
year-old school girl, whose lifeless body
was found in her room at her married
sisters home at Sheldon, Iowa.
1t is supposed that the girl had been
dead for three or four days when found,
as decomposition had set in. The body
was discovered on Saturday, and the
girl had not been in attendance at
school since Wednesday morning, nor
had any one seen her on the streets.
At eleven o'clock on Wednesday Miss
Strawn asked to be excused, as she ex-
pected company, and would have to get
dinner herself, as her sister, with whom
she was staying, had gone to the coun-
try on visit. That is the last time she
was seen alive by her teacher or school
mates. Neighbors saw her enter the
house where she was boarding, and the
first chapter of this mysterious tragedy
ends.
Three days later Art Gruff, a brother
in law of the deceased, went TO the
house to discover what trace he could
of the missing girl, and was first to view
the CHASTITY spectacle. There on cot,
devoid of clothing, except underwear
and shoes, lay the remains of the girl.
On the wall hung bird cage, which
contained dead canary. The fact that
the bird was also dead leads to the
theory that chloroform had been ed.
ministered, as there was an ample sup
ply of food in the cage for the birds
sustenance during the three days from
the time of death until the body was
discovered by Gruff.
1t was thought at first to be case of
suicide, but later developments have
entirely exploded that theory.
Two persons-Al Bull and G. Morrel-
lo-have been arrested, charged with
having knowledge of the girls death.
1t developed at the coroner's inquest
that while there were no out
ward indications of violence there
was strong proof of the girl
uaVluB Uc6u lDIuISIl. duu tuO July oo
found. 1t was also asserted by wit
nesses that Bull and Morrello were
seen to enter the house on VI ednesday,
the day that Miss Strawn is supposed
to have met her death.
Bull was recently divorced from his
wife, she bringing the action. 1t is also
said that Bull has of late been paying
considerable attention to Miss Strawn,
and it is thought he secured the girls
confidence, and that he was the visitor
she referred to when she asked to be
excused from school on that fatal day.
The supposition is that Bull took
Morrello along with him, and by ad-
ministering drug they succeeded in
easily killing her.
Public feeling is strong against the
prisoners, and should the fact be estab-
lished beyond any reasonable doubt
that they were the cause of Maud
Strawn's death. there will probably be q
double lynching.
The theory of suicide will not be
listened to by Miss Strawn's friends
and schoolmates. She was of modest,
unassuming and confding nature, al
ways putting forth an effort to please
and not to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21

SAILS FULL OF HoLEs.-People along
the Delaware river saw strange
sight yesterday when the Italian bark
Salvatore Accame came up the river to
Philadelphia from the coast of Africa
with every sail cut through by numer-
Gus circular holes. 1t was plan to
make the vessel sail faster, which had
proved successful. There were circu-
lar holes about foot in diameter in
the sails. 1t is claimed by the master
of the Salvatore Accame that the holes
allow the dead air, which always &C.
cummulates in the sails, to escape and
admit a fresh supply, which drives her
along at a speed which she could not
reach with the old.fashioned sail. Ex-
perts believe that yachts and other
craft with the new sail can be made to
travel through the water at a much
faster rate than with the old rig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21

farert name - scrofula, kidney disease OF
;sIiyer complaint" But the name only tell:
where it settles 1t is really all one dis
easc:-B BED blood and there is only one
c,:fe - Go0d 6i00d.
inabuudance of good, rich. rcd, blood put
into the circulation, cures every one of these
.or,plaints, consumption as we'll as the resi-
ii !, hasn't gone too far. tits on this true
physiological rinciple-fully proven by ex,
he-;ence-that Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
discovery cures Consumption and all Other
blood diseases. II tones up the blood-nak.
ing organs to produce fresh supply of
hesithv. red blood this carries new nour'
isbmeut and life to the wasted lung tissue
nr any other tissue that is affected. II
drives ont the poisonous disease germs
which clog the skin. liver or kidneys. II is
,inIplva question OF purifying and building
10 where there is anything left to build on
the Golden Medical Discovery" will in
fallibly build up and cure. It cures cases
which doctors declare incurable," F." That
word has lost its meaning since Doctor
Pierces wonderful Discovery.
The plain and hopeful truth about disease /,
shown in the light OF the best science OF tht
century, Ia DR. Piercc's Common Sense Medica
adviser II is volume OF zoos pages illustrated
II also contains letters from many who have beer
rescued from consumption. This great book !:
brr If YOU send 2I one-cent stamps. to cover COS
5f mailing onir to Worlds Dispensary Medica
Association Buffalo, n. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21
For Over Fifty Years

AN o1pANp WELL-TRIEp REMEDY.-Mrs
W;nslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over ~ err fifty wears ~ millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success, It soothes the child, sofeens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the
best remedy for Diarrhea. 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.
sian17 60 d&w1yr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21
CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
Some Th!!lgg You Need

All the year round, so please note the follow
ing list of Household Sundries
Dish Mop, extra fine.
Tea Stralners.. lOr DC
Bone Egg Spoons. .............,......43c set
Call oC
Salad Knife and Fork wood ............15c set
Shaker Table Mats set of g.. ..40c
Salt Boxes, inaid wood. Ood.......................25c
A beautiful now line OF Bud Vases,
SC, 25c. 4oc each
Dclt '..'.'oVo
Delf Pin Trays. 25c each
A wonderfully low priced linz OF PLAIN
WHITE PLATES, CUPS AND SAUCERS
AND DISHES.
Our buyer has just returned from New
York, and we have in stock fine new Spring
Stock of Banquet Lamps, and Silk Shades,
Onyx Tables, French and German China
Salads, Chocolate Pots, Cake Plates, c. y b.
Trays, etc, etc.
An excellent assortment of articles suitable
for WEDDING GIFTS.
AS We handle only first quality goods pur-
chasers from our stock are sure of receiving
only the best qualities for their money.
1.-THE BEST Is THE CHEAPEST"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21
;A!1exs,,earia 6azetts.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY 1T
Gazette Building. 80 d S12 Prince st
TERMS
TRI.WEEKIY.

6lI transient advertisements must DO paid 1or
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex-
ceed their space unless tho excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they DO allowed to advertise
other thar their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, of thanks tributes
Of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, will
only be printed in this paper as advertise
ments.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchange. Advertisements, Or
dsTs for the paper, news or any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postoffce Alexandra, Virgin.
ia. ss second-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21
Important Facts.

If you have duh and heavy pains across
the forehead snd about the eyes; if the nos.
trils are frequently stopped up and followed
by disagreeable discharge; if soreness in the
nose and bleeding from the nostrils is often
experienced !; # you are very sensitive to cold
in the head accompanied with headsche then
Won may be sure you have cstarrh and
should Immediately resort to Ely's Cream
Balm for cure. The remedy viii give in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21
DRUGGISTS.
AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS
1O5 and LOT south Fairfax street,
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi-
cines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Spices, Drug.
gists' Fancy Goods and Specialties.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia foI
J. C. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas & Coz
Tinted Gloss and Prepared PafAts, &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 are therefore enabled to supply the trade
with all goods usually carried by well-ap-
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by tine best houses
in larger cities. All goods forwarded by first
freight or express after receipt of order.
Promptness is our speciality. We guarantee
the purity of all drugs furnished. Corre-
spondeuce invited,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21

Much of lifs's misery is due to indigestion,
for who can bo happy with pain in his
stomach? As corrective and strengthener
of the ailmentary organs, Ayers Pills are in
valuable, their use being always attended
with marked benefit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21
mE0,U.N

SoilietlileS WESl
the last spark of life
seems almost extin,
guishcd it is famed
into fame again By
prompt, igorous &C.
ton. Ii = q mistake
however, to put off
action too long /; an.
ether mistake is to
despair too easily,
Both these mistakes
are made in dealing
with disease, par.
ticularly with con-
sumption. 1t is neg
lected at fist until
someone names it.
Then til c ma III G
strikes terror TO the
mind ; the nature of
the disease is nlisun.
dersto od: 1t is 4
blood disease, set.
tied in the lungs. If
it settled somewher
else the doctors
would give it a diff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21

By O'Neal & Lunt, Auctioneers.
EOR RSALE-VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
Il IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA,
VIRGINIA.
LIST. ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND with
the BRICK DWELLING thereon, on the
west side of Columbus street, between King
and Prince streets, which was the residence
of the late B. F. Price at the time Of his
death.
End. TWO TENEMENTs AND LOTS OF
GROUND, each house frame, on the north
side of Wolfe street, between Pitt and st.
Asaph streets.
3rd. A LOT OF GROUND WITH TWO
FRAME TRNEMENTS thereon on the west
side Of Pitt street, between Wolfe and Duke
streets and which will be sold in two separate
parcels if desired.
By virtue of the power conferred upon me
by the heirs at law of B. F. Price, late of the
city of Alexandria, in the State of Virginia,
deceased, will offer for sale, at public auc
ton, at the Royal street entrance to the Mar
ket Building, in the said city, on
SATURDAY,
the 7th day of March, 1896,
at 10 M, ALL THE REAL ESTATE within
said city of Alexandria, Va, of which said B.
F. Price, died seized, to wit and described as
above.
Terms of Sale: One.third ('5) of the pur-
chase money in CASH, and the residue in two
equal payments at and u months from the
day of sale, and the deferred payments to
bear interest from the day of sale and to he
secured by deed of trust on the property.
A diagram showing metes and bounds of
the property, can be seen by calling on the
subscriber.
ISAAC EICHBERG,
Trustee.
bnd on SATURDAY, the 7th day Of March,
will proceed to sell at public auction TEN
(1O) SHARES OF STOCK of the Alexandria
insurance Company of which B. F. Price died
possessed.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
ISAAC EICHBERG,
Administrator of the late B. F. Price, de-
deceased. feb12 cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21
By R. F. Knox, Auctioneer.

Dy d. L. huOA, duCtloHeei.
HNITED STATES SMARSHAL'S SALE CT
u DBEDGE AND S.OWS.-In pursuance
of an order for resale of the dredge Morgan
and scows entered in January 29th, 1895,
in the admiralty suit of A. ]. Taylor & Bro.
against the said dredge and scows, well sell
at public auction on MONDAY, February "a,
1896. at ~ o'clock, noon, at Agnew's ship
yard, in city. of Alexandria, Virginia the fol-
lowing property, to wit Dredge called Nor
gan," scows, 8 Small Boats and 1 Anchor
Scow, and all apparel furniture and appur.
tenances The said dredge is 26xsO feet and
8 feet in depth, has double engine ID inches
by "a inches, rs horse power boiler, nearly
new, % yard bucket, and capacity 1000
yards per day in soft mud. Two of the scows
have 100 yards each bottom bumper, and the
other 66 yards each, side bumper. The boats
and scows are in good condition.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
J. NJ. HUDGIN.
U. S. Marshal for E. District of Virginia
By JOSEPH F. GLOVER,
feb12 lot Deputy Marshal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21
MEETINGS.

T1HE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
L holders of the CROSS MANUFACTURE
ING COMPANY will be held at 107 King
street, Alexandria, Va, on MONDAY AZ
TERNOON, March 2nd, 1896, at 8 p M, for
the purpose of electing Board Of Directors
for the ensuing year, and the transaction of
such business as may lawfully come before it.
JOSEPH B. FORKER,
feh1 I'd Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-21
DRUGGISTS,
Prescriptions a speciality.

Prescriptions speciality.
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne Mag
nolia, Hedyosimia, Gersnium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges
Hair Brushes and Combs best English Tooth
Brushes; full assortment Of Patent Medi-
.os; Co1e's Gelatine, Corn Starch, Sea Noes
arine, Spices of all kinds, and select stock
OF all articles sold by druggists at prices as low
as the same quality can be obtained elsewhere.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-12
Unanswered.

Why is it the tenderest feet must tread the
toughest road?
Why is it the weakest back must carry the
heaviest load,
While the feet that are surest and nrmest
have the smoothest paths to go,
And the back that is s~traightest and strong
est has never q burden to know?
Why is it the brightest eyes are the ones
soon dim with tears!
Why is it the lightest heart must ache and
ache for years.
While the eyes that are hardest and coolest
shed never a bitter tear.
And the heart that is smallest and meanest
has never an ache to fear?.
Why is it that those who are saddest have
always the gayess laugh?
Why is it those who need not have always
the biggest half"
While those who have never q sorrow have
seldom a smile to give.
And those who want just II little must strive
and struggle to live?
Why is it the noblest thoughts are the ones
that are never expressed?
Why is it the grandest deeds are he ones
that are never confessed.
While tie thoughts that are Ike all others
are the ones We always tell,
And the deeds worth little praise are the
ones that are published weIH
Why is it the sweetest smile has for its sister
"a sigh?
Why is it the strongest love is the love We
always pass By.
While the smile that is cold and indifferent
is the smile for which We prav,
And the love we kneel 20 and worsnipis only
common clayE
Why is it the friends we trust are the ones
who always betray?
WHY is it the lips We wish TO kiss are tneiips
50 far away,
! While close by our side, ii We knew IL. Is a
friend who loyal would be.
| And the lips We might have kissed are the
lips we never see?
Nhy Is IL, the things we can have ara the
thugs We always refus@?
Why is II none Of Us I've the iives. II re
could. we'd choose:
The things ina, We ali can have are the
things We always hate.
| And life seems never complete. 10 ma'sef
how long we wait.
-Newbnrypor (Mass-) eEalc
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-12

Eweetheart, love OF my Utmost soul,
Why do l turn to thee?
Thou Of my sky's bright stars the pole,
Guiding my bark at sea-
Why do l find thee in daylight's CLEANS,
Why does thine image haunt ny dreams?
! can not answer in schoolman's Phrase
Can steel tell lodestone why it obeys?:
Just because I love you.
Why is a hour at thy feet
Bearer than dreams of fame?
Why are earth's sweetest things moo sweet
Than ever before you came?
Why is friendship a gift more bright,
Why has even "a foe less spite?
/ can not tell thee the 'twhys" Of these,
: They quite confound the philosophers.
Just because | love you.
Why do l feel whoc thou art nigh
That life has doubled Joys?
Why is the ,enderest melody
DESCENDANT beside thy voice?
Why Is ths fields most fragrant floweV
Paltry before thy face, thy dover?
OF biased jurors 1 am the chief.
I can not Judge for I hold a brief
It is because I love you.
Il. f. Van Norman.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-12
,GIQdneSS Comes

With a better understanding Of the
w transient nature Of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper IT.
forts-gentlc efforts pleasant e ffor
rightly directed. There Is comfort in
tie knowledge that SO many forms OF
sickness are not due to any ACTUAL dis
ease. but simply to a constipatci condi.
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupo Of Iigs, proupk
ly removes. That IS why IT is the only
remedy with millions Of fanilics. and is
everywhere esteemed 20 highly by all
who value good health. IFS beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which prouotes Internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. Its therefore
all important, in order to get its.bcne-
fetal effects. to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article.
which is manufactured b. the C~aiiforniA
Fig Syrup Co.. only, and sold b. ali rep
utable druggists. -.
If in the enjoyment Of good health.
and the system IS reyuiaT, then laxa-
tires or other remedies are not needed
If afflicted with anv actual disease. ona
NAV be commented tothc most a.gilAm
physicians, bu. il in need 81 4 laxative,
then one should haze the best, and with
the wcli.informed evcrywhcrc Syruppf
Figs stands highest and Is most largely
used and gives most general satisfactsoU
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-12
In the Twilight.

Over the dnsky verge
OF the quiet sea,
Slowly [ watch emerge
The silver rim
OF the crescent moon; pale, dim,
The soft stars, by one,
With holy glee
Steal out and light their lamps;
For day is done.
The tempests are asleep;
Only the balm
OF some cool evening wind
Ruf1es tho calm;
The listening OF Night :
Can catch no sound,
Save when. in slumber bound,
Earth turns and signs:
Peace rules the deep.
Aye, peace! across the dark
Star-paven sky
The Night-queen's silver bark
Goes gliding by;
With murmuring faint, the streams
browse as they flow
In their hid channels; slow -
housekeeping dows.
Slide from the heavens, ike CLEANS
OF Love-born dreams.
Frail breaths OF violet,
OF roses fair,
Shy hints of mignonette,
Rise through the air
From unseen gardens. there
Beneath my feet.
All me! how at their spell
Swift fancies rise!
What touching sympathies,
What golden memories,
And thoughts how sweet!
Good Words.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-12
BOOK PUB. HOUSE,
Rival Artists.

Joseph elliott. the manufacturer Of
pens, once visited the artist. Turner.
Il have come 10 swap some or my pic
lures for yours said he.
What do you mean exclaimed
Turner. You do not paint
NO. | do not. hut | draw" said Gil
lott. unfolding a rol! Of Bank OF England
notes. and here are some OF my pic
lures"
Undoubtedly the swap" was effect
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-12
Resins Many Uses.

It Is perhaps not COMMONLY known
that the finer grades OF resin are used
IN the manufacture Of paper. CheaE
printers Ink contains resln. ltoein alse
enters into the composition OF scentA4
toilet soaps. Of sealing wax. OF putty,
OF sizing and OF yarnishes. 1t likewise
furnishes by d.stillation a lubricating oil
for machinery which completes ever
with petroleum in cheapness.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-11-12
WIVES WANTED.
A Chance for Many Hundreds OF Young
Women to Find Good Husbands.

n ChAnce FOR Many Hundreds OF HounS
Women to Find Good Husbands
The mining camps OF Trail Greek and
Boundary Creek, British Columbia. where
there are ten men 20 one woman. want wives.
Steady work with good pay, with the fact
that British Columbia laws frown severely on
gambling and drinking, have made the
miners prosperous. !
The question Of getting wives was raised
recently as a joke, but the outcome has been
to thoroughly advertise the fact that q large
number of manageable girls can find good
husbands by emicrating to the mining dis
tricts of British Columbia.
J. G. Devlin, a prominent miner, who went
recently to Toronto and Montreal to sell
mining property. discussed the matter and
got the newspapers TO discussing il. ( He
told the Canadians that il they would send
1900 nice girls out to Rossland alone every
one would get q good husband. Reports
show that already the girls are taking az the
matter seriously. The miners are willing
and the first lot of would-oe wives will be
arranged for next spring.