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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

DEATH OF Miss WHITTLEsEY.-Mis
Sarah ]. c. Whittlesey, sister of Justice
o C. Whittlesey, whose critical illness
has been mentioned, died this morning
at her residence on Duke street. Miss
Whittlesey came to this city many
years ago with her father from North
Carolina. The latter will be remem-
bered by many who have now arrived
at the middle-age sign post of life as
their pedagogue in the old Lancas,
terrain school on the site of which the
present Washington building stands.
Miss Whittlesey was an educated lady
and was possessed of a literary taste.
She was an authoress and wrote sew.
eral books in her earlier days, the
most prominent of which are "The
Strangers Strategem" and "Tear Drops
from Memory's Urn," which were pub
lished about 1859. Several smaller
volumes subsequently appeared bear
ing her name. She often wrote poetry
aud some of her productions showed
that the writer possessed the spark of
genius. Miss NVhittlesey was an octa-
sional contributor to the GAZETTE, and
many Of her productions can be found
in the files of this paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

BANQUET.-The banquet of the Alex
Andria Catholic Beneficial Society at
the parlors OF the Opera House Restau-
rant last night was delightful affair.
The occasion was the dissolution of the
society, which was organized March IL,
1865, and at one time had about 800
members, comprising some of the most
influential officials and citizens of the
city. About So, 900 was in the treasury
at one time, but owing to a great
amount of sickness. deaths, and the
opposition of insurance organizations
the membership had dwinded down to
u. The members finding it impossible
to keep the society running without
loss, decided to disband with banquet
aud divide the residue of funds pro ratio
among the membership. The dining
parlors were handsomely decorated
with plants, flowers, flags, bunting,
etc. The menu was one OF the most
elaborate served in the city for some
time. Speeches were made by the
President, Mr.. Edward Hughes, and
Messrs. John Harlow, Florence Nc
Carthy, George Harlow, II. M. Latham,
Frank NJ. Hill, VIM. Schiller, Zorro
Hill, Thomas Lanpon, John Donnelly,
J. Lee Lash and others. After extend
ing vote of thanks to Mr.. Louis Brill,
the caterer of the occasion, the society
adjourned sine die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

DELIGHTFUL GERMAN.-The german
last night was the crowuing event OF
the social season before Lent, and Nc.
Burney's Hall was filed to overlooking
with visitors from adjacent cities and
the society people of Alexandria. Tt
was led by Col. Barley, who fully sus.
tanned his reputation as a successful
leader of the german. During the
evening an elaborate supper was
served. Among those present were
Mrs. L. G. Barley, Mrs. M. T. King,
Mrs. G. II. Evans, Miss McCor-
mick and Misses Lippett, of Ber-
rvville, Miss Russell, of Winchester,
Miss Stuart, of King George, Misses
Minitree, Misses Vending, Miss Car
ter Conrad, Miss Lemon, of Washing
ton, Miss Ansley, Miss Norton, Miss
Nina Johns, Miss Acton, Misses Her
bert, Miss Lucy Brookes, Miss Ida
Wattles, Misses Lee, Miss Rebecca
Daiugerield, Miss Lucy Minnigerode,
Miss Agnes Bryant, Miss Eliza DANGER
field, Miss Jennie Minnigerode, Miss
Prescott, Miss Hunter, Messrs. J. K. M.
Norton, Douglass Stuart, E B. Taylor,
II. Yohe, G.. II. Norton, l.. c. Barley,
G.. l.. Boothe, c. w. Wattles, W. A.
Smoot, ir., Charles and Powell Mimi
gerode, NJ. NJ Davis, A. G.. Murdaugh,
Z. C. Dunu, R. F. Knox, jr., G. r.
Howard, w. H. Butler, Walter Scott,
Geo. Derrick, Oliver Catchings, Carroll
Brawuer, Gray Tunstall, Charles bar
ris, L. F. Gerard, Holmes Conrad, jr,,
Lindsey Patton, OF Washington; Charles
Stuart, David Lannon, James Hall, of
Fauquier, and many others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

COUNTY SUPERvIsoRs.-An adjourn.
ed meeting of the County Supervisors
was held to-day.
G. A. Trout rendered his resignation
as member OF the excise board.
The board having been informed
that certain road laws are now pending
in the Legislature which imperil the
interests of this county, Mr.. F. S. Cor.
bett was appointed a committee to go
to Richmond and appear before the
legislative committee and advocate the
passage of the road law as recommend
ed by the supervisors and to oppose the
measures now pending.
After another discussion of the dog
tax law it was ordered that the act sp-
proved March 5, 1894, in respect to tax
ing dogs be adopted by the county of
Alexandria and that the rate of taxa
ton be fixed at SO cents for each male
and $3.50 for each female dog.
The commissioner of revenue was
authorized to have the new dog tax
books printed by the lowest bidder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

A DELIGHTFUL TEA.-The residence
Of Mr.. George Wise, "Arsby,' on Seminary
Hill, was thrown open yesterday afternoon to
few of the friends of his daughter, Miss
Florence Newton Wise, who, as hostess, IS
sisted by Miss Helen Wise, of Leeaburg, en-
tcnainod them at tea drinking. The large
plrlor, diuing.room and library, beautiful :
decorated with blooming Gala lilies and other
not house plants intermingled with the bril-
iiant lights shedding their pink glow through
the rooms made it scene long to be reInem-
bered. Among those who assisted at the
tables were the Misses Thornton and Ewell, OF
the Hill; the Misses Ansley and French, of
this city, and tho Misses Rust and Smith, of
Alexandria county. Among those present
were Mcssrs. Marshall, Laird, Buckner. Ca
pers, Spccht, Gibbons, Carpenter, Le Mosey,
Gingnard, Thomas. Tillinehast, Sneed, Clay
brook, Robertson, Hayes, Price. Wilson, Ran
doph Hemel, Dortch, Massey and Clayson,
all of the Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
PsRsoNAL.-Mrs. John A. Field has

PERSONAL. John A. Field has
returned from visit to Baltimore.
Among those present at the dance
given by the Johns Hopkins Matricu.
late Society, of Baltimore, at Mccoy
Hall last evening, was Miss Jose Robin.
son. Miss May Herbert and Miss Lucy
Lee, of this city.
A beautiful informal tea was given a.
five o'clock Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. ]. Southgate Lennon, of Balti.
more, in honor of her sister, Mrs. Rob-
ert Neville, of Virginia.
Miss Isabel Lennon is having most
charming visit at Col. Arthur Herbert's
in Alexandra, Va, having gone over
to attend the assembly given by the
young gentlemen of that city last even
ing, and where she was exceedingly
admired. -Baltinsor american.
Mr.. Chas. Gill, of Stafford county, is
in the city, the guest of Mr.. ]. A.
Stephenson.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee will he the guest of
Capt P. T. Yestman, No. 22O north Washing
[ street, on the occasion of his visit to this
city on the Oath inst.
Nj. J. w. Green is visiting relatives in
Montgomery, Ala.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

This has teen another quiet week in bust.
ness circles generally. The price Of Wheat is
firm, but tho offerings are light. There is
'ittle doing in local monetary affairs In New
York yesterday money was steady at Bad per
cent, last loan per cent, and closed at 4
per cent Prime mercantile paper 61aa7 per
cent. In Baltimore the local rate for money
has continued at Sac per cent. on call, but
ives somewhat easier at the close. In State
securities Virginia centuries sold at 614, a
further gain of Ac. A gain of y was scored
by Virginia Midland ffths. Cape Fear aud
Yadkin unstamped certificates, series gain
cd Ac.
NEW YORK. Feb. 14.-The crisis in the
Transvasl led to the selling of American So
curities in the local market for foreign &C.
count and in the first hour of business pr es
fell 4. to "a per cent. Shortly after the open
ing, however the whole list improved. Specu-
lation at II o'clock was quiet and strong.
BALTIMORE. Feb. 14.-virpinia 3s, new,
IA asked; do. Century 611a asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

THE THIRTY.THIRD SECTIoN.-The
decision of the Court of Appeals yes
terday in the case of Violet VS.. the
City Council Of Alexandria is published
in extenso on the first page. The opin-
ion in few words is about as follows
Tae SD section of the city charter
which requires property owners to pay
two-thirdS and the city to pay one
third for street improvement is de-
clared valid, but that the city ordi-
nances passed in reference to this mat
ter are invalid. The bills which are
now held against property owners for
such Improvement cannot be collected,
but the city can pass laws by which in
the future the property owners can be
required to pay for improvements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

Hop.-The Fanchon Social Club gave
the last of its series OF hops in Schuler's
Hall, on upper King street, last night,
and it proved most enjoyable affair.
Dancing was continued until long after
midnight and all present regretted
when the time came to close the festivi-
ties. The hop was we'll attended and
the costumes of the ladies present were
very handsome and becoming.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
ELMWOOD NURSERIES
WE OFFER A SPLENDID ASSORTMEN'
OF FIRST CLASS WHOLE.ROOT

WE OFtER "A SPLENDID ASSOhIHE
OF FIRST CLASS WHOLE-ROOT
HOME GROWN TREES.
Apple, 2 & 8 years, to z feet. 16c each,
$1.75 per dozen, $40 per hundred.
Apple, 2 & 3 years, to S feet, 12c each,
81 IS per dozen. So per hundred.
Peach, 1 year S to 6 feet, 15c each, $1.75
per dozen, $40 per hundred.
Peach, 1 year, 3 to feet 12c each, $1.25
per dozen. 81 per hundred
Pears, std. 8 to z feet, 35c each, 81 r
dozen; to feet, 25c Zach.
Plums and Apricots, 4 to feet 3sc each,
$3.50 per dozen; 8 to feet 25c each.
Grapes, 2 years, from 1 DC to sQG zach, and
from So to % per hundred.
Also QHinces, EqIrapts, Gooseberries Rasp.
berriee, Blackberries, Strawberries, etc. Ever:
green's, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Pu.
land China Pigs. 2 months old. a,i''', :,
vonng hon. -. pair; also few
young 0'A Dronze Turkey, Pekin Duck
anu plymouth Book Eggs to hatch in season
We have no agents but deal directly with
planters. Write for descriptive price catalogue
J.B. WATKINS & BIO,
Hallsboro Chesterfield County, Va.
iap21 tu&f I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

CARROLL INSTITUTE MINISTRIES =
The Carroll Institute Minstrels, who
appear at the New Opera House to-
night, include such artists as Phil
Baer, George H. O'Connor, Percy
Leach, Will Cullison, j. J. Fisher, Chas.
Moore. Messrs. O'Connor and Leach
are we'll known in Alexandria, having
been students of St. Johns Academy.
Both have appeared here before in
different casts and were well received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

TIE fire that swept through the city
ofGuayaquil, Ecuador, Wednesday, did
not result in as many deaths as at first
feared. Only five members of the fire
brigade were killed, though forty were
wounded. More than 1874 houses, in
GLIDING several public buildings of
great beauty, were destroyed. Among
the latter were the cathedral and con-
vent adjoining. The loss is couserva-
lively estimated at 81, 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

Guy Bros MINsTRELs.--This pop.
ular aggregation. which will appear
here next Tuesday, is better than ever.
The jokes and songs are new, the spec
ialties are very fine, while the solo,
quartette and chorus singing are better
than before, while the entire COMPANY
gives evidence of improvement. Fs-
pecislly is this noticeable in the eXhi-
bition in the clever work of the female
impersonatOrS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

CHARGED WITH BUNCoING.-Daniel
+. Dryer liquor merchant, and John J. Gun.
bingham, broker. were arrested in Washing
ton last night charged with an attempt to
bunco Mrs. ]. NJ. Lindsey out Of 5000 by the
alleged misuse of the name of her husband,
Judge J. NJ. Lindsey, Of Gainesville, Tex.
Dryer is charged with sending dispatch to
Ars. Lindsey requesting her to send $500 By
express money order to Cincinnati and signed
The name of Judge Lindsey to the telegram.
The dispatch stated that the judge was at the
Braddock House in this city. The police OF
this city were on the lookout for the men
yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

Our people are growing more and
more in the habit of looking to L.
Stabler & Co., druggists, for the latest
and best of everything in the drug
line. They sell Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, famous for its cures of bad
colds, Group and whooping cough.
When in need of such medicine give
this remedy a trial and you will be
more than pleased with the result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

ST. VALENTINES DAY.-To-day sSt.
Valentines day, and many missives,
sentimental, comic and otherwise, nave
been flying between the young folks
and, perhaps, some older ones took
a hand also. The postofice authorities
report quite large increase in the size
of the mails and tonight the urohlns
will be out in force making hand de-
livery of comic valentines under
DOORS The observance of Valentines
day is very ancient one but it has lost
much of its Importance in the latter
days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

The market closed quiet with light receipts
of grain and limited transactions. Country
Produce is in fair receipt with sales at qaota-
tons.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 14.-Flour dull Wheat
firmer: No 2 red spot and Feb 74n74A !;
Mar IA bid; May 1854; southern wheat
by sample 75s76; do on grade 72a75. Corn
firm mixed spot and Feb 333sa331b; Mar
33lba33A April 34a344a May 351sa35as !;
steamer mixed 3211s.32A; southern white
corn 33a34 Oats firm No 2 white Western
2Sa2Sh: No miIed do 26a261b. Bye
steady; No 44a45 for nearby. and 47a48
for Western. Bay firm good to choice timo.
thy SIG 90 asked. Other articles unchanged.
New YORK Feb 14-Flour-State and
Western quiet, steady and unchanged. Wheat
No 2 rel declined 44c; arm ond moderately
active; Mar 741ha75A Corn-No 2 dull
and firm May 361s,36as. Osts-No 2 dull
and steady; Feb 251s; May 25A Western
26s2sla. Pork firm; mess $40 60sl0 Is.
Lard quiet and steady; steam rendered 20 %.
CHICAGO, Feb. 14.-Wheat-Asy 6SAs
66sa: july 66ha66. Co9-May 30N
Julys11s osts-Feb 1911 bid; May ais
July 2f9s. Pork-May $40 80; July
$40 471b. Lard-May So 10; July 20 ."
Ribs-Msy SIS 35a5 371h: I- ., s545
W Whss. opened 'H-s Corn opened easy with
p,cu,.o>yn ny,, ~ =,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
MEDICINAL.
Worried.

There were no cases for trisl in the Police
Court this morning.
The poultry show opened in Washington
to-day.
Five dodgers wore at the station house last
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Feb. IA
There is very little grain coming IN but Il g
mark, is fl m while prices remain about un-
chan. ed, ex ept for Wheat, which is a shade
higher. We quote: Flour 50 25a4 SO for
flne to patent roller; Wheat 6Oa76; Corn
32a35; Rye 3Sa4O Oats 2Oa2s: Butter IA
alec; Eggs 12s13c; Poultry is quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

ings Of grain continue light. The marx ct is
firm. Wheat has advanced a cent since last
report but prices fol- other grain are un-
changed We quote: Flour So 25s4 80
for fine to patent family brands; Wheat 20
ATT: Corn 34a36; Bye 40a43: Oats 23a3O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET Feb. 10
Bceves no trading Cslves.-markets steady
veals seas per 100 lbs; barnyard calves $3a
$50 pr 100 lbs Sheep and Lambs sheep
a;ow and barely STEADY lamhs 15s25c lower ;
poor to prime sheep So 75a425 per 100 lbs
extra Sd. 40 per 100 lbs; lambs $4.50a5. 25,
extra $685. per 100 lbs. Hogs market
nominslly firm at 81. 5Ca4.90 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
sectio lair tonight; Saturday fair and warm
e rtherly winds becoming easterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

Attention is directed to the advertisement
of ]. B. Watkins & Bro, cultivators of fruit,
ornamental trees vines, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
REX! GOODS GOODS
,-~.s.,,,ssss,RRg Googs;,

Our stock taking and we have selected many ar
tces close out before the regular spring trade sets ill.,
large line of Gnghams, Lawns Jaconets and Organdes
were 12Hc and 15c for this sale SC.
large line of full yardwde Percals not choice patterns
but good 1oc; for this sale SC.
Some striped Muslns, suitable for curtains formerly Ioc
now SC.
Extra values in Check Nansooks &c. 12c upto
These are fine imported goods.
choice line of Dress Shirts pque and fancy linen fronts
regular $1.25 value; for this sale 75c
of full regular fast black Half Hose Hemsdor dye
for this sale
Special values in Half Hose, regular 25c goods for
this sale 17c or 81 SO dozen, fast black and TAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. Feb. 49,
Refined Sugars-Cut loaf 11-16c per pound;
Standard powdered 5-16c per h., Cubes
5 16c per Id; granulated 1-16c; fine
graduated 1-16c; Confectioners' A
1870; Crystal A 5 Lice; Keystone A
4 11-16c per lib Early in the week there
was an advance of 1.16 cent.
CoFFEE-The market for spot Bio closed
firm, with quotations on the basis of 1910
per lib for No and 1890 for No. 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

PARTICULAR ATTENTION IS CALLED
TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL
VALUES:
Skirts of Priestly Brocade Mohair, very full,
velvet binding, an excellent assortment of
designs.
$1,000 EACH.
All-silk Skirts,lla large assortment of the
newest designs . Made in the very best style
Absolutely perfect.
$500 EACH.
Better Skirts up to $4S.00
Third floor. .10th-st. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET Feb 13.-
Beef Cattle.-The beef cattle market this
week has been fairly active and strong some
dealers reporting values as being higher-1O
81 Sc for top and the better grades-the for
mer being Of quite superior quality. Prices
Of Beef Cattle this week ranged as follows
Best. .................. AS 4Ss
Generally rated first quality. Az
Medium or good fair quality. 3 33s
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows....... ................. 20
Of the Cattle received 642 came from Vir-
ginis.
Sheep and Iambs.-The sheep and lamb
market is reported IS being active, and an ad-
vance of Ac in values noted on both. Sheep
sell at 2a3Ac, and extra at 31ac per Id.
Lambs 3aaa5c per lb.
swine.-The market is reported as being
steady at Mondays values.
Mich Cows-Ths market is fully supplied.
Trade is very dull and values 6a10c off from
last report. Quotation S2Oa35, and q few
extra at $40 per head.
Calves Trade in veals is fairly active.
There are no roughs on the market. Veais
sell at 5s6Ac per lib.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Feb. 10
Hogs-market rather slow; prices firm to DC
higher; light $4a43O, mixed $4a4 221h,
heavy $3.S5a4. 20, roughs $3.65a5.95 per
100 lbs Cattle-market steady to stronger:
beeves So 15a4. Is. COWS and heifers ST.. Goa
3.s5, Texas steers s275s3 70, stockers and
feeders So 65a375 per 100 lbs. Sheep
market strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
DRY GOODS.
v Woodward & Lotbrop.
10th. 18th and F Sts., N. ".
Our business hours, until further no.
tice, are SIS to $50.
Valentines and Favors for Valentine
Dances, &c.-First floor.
In Women's Separate Skirts

Our assortment is very COM
plete-and the style, fit, and
hang of the garments are the
very best that high art tailor
ing can produce. Plain and
figured Mohairs, Serges, Chew
lots, Tweeds, Satin, and a very
elegant assortment of Silk
Crepons and Silk Brocades, in
the latest patterns and hand
soonest effects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

RICHMOND MARKET. Feb. 14.-Tho offer
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-30

Paper pulp is one of the most useful
articles in the reach of mankind. Mix
ed with glue and plaster Of paris o.
Portland cement, it is the best thing
to stop cracks and breaks in wood.
The pulp must be kept in a close-stop-
pered bottle, in order that the mois-
ture may not e%vaporate. When re-
quired for use, make it Of the con
sistency Of thin cruel with hot water,
add plaster Of paris to make it slightly
pasty, and use it at once For leak
age around pipes, to stop the over
flow of water in stationary wash
stands, where the bowl and the upper
slab join. it is invaluable. Used with
care, it will stop leaks in iron pipes,
provided the water can be shut OIL
long enough to allow it to set. Around
the empty pipe wrap a single thick
ness or two or cheese cloth just wide
enough to cover the break, then apply
the compound, pressing 1t in place and
making an oval of it somewhat after
the fashion Of lead pipe Joining, only
larger. The strength of this paste,
when once it is thoroughly hardened,
Is almost beyond belief. The bit OF
cheese cloth prevents any clogging OF
the pipe by the paste working through
the cracks. Paper pulp and fine saw
dust boiled together for hours, and
mixed with glue dissolved in linseed
oil, makes a perfect filling for cracks
in floors. 1t may be put on and left
until partly dry, then covered with
paraffine and smoothed with a hot
iron.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-30
A Combination.

The Ideal Sewing Machine, which IS now
being presented by the Pioneer Press as a
combination offer with the Daily, Sunday
and Weekly Pioneer Press, and as q pre-
MUM free for q certain number of sub
scriprions to the Daily. Sunday or Weekly,
put on the market. 1t Is quite small, weigh
Ing about twenty five pounds, and the table
stands a trific less than three feet in
height. 1t has an adjustable treadle, so
that It may be used by adult or child. AL
though 1t Is intended for plain sewing only,
1t has the Wilcox & Gibbs stitch and uses
the w. & g.. needles.
The following offers are extremely lib.
eral: The Daily and Sunday Pioneer Press
for one year and the Ideal Sewing Machine,
$3.50; the Sunday Pioneer Press for one
year and the Ideal Sewing Machine, $5.15;
the Weekly Pioneer Press for one year and
the Ideal Sewing Machine, $4.S5. For
three yearly subscritions to the Daily and
will give an Ideal Sewing Machine free.
For twenty-one months subscritions to the
Daily and Sunday Pioneer Press, RENTING
l1.5O,. we will give an Ideal sewing Ma
to the Weekly Pioneer Press, remitting
S11.OO, we will give an Ideal Sewing Ma
chine free.
The above offers have never been equaled
anteed to sew perfectly when it leaves the
factory. The subscriber pays the freight,
which will be between 25 and 30 cents, ac-
ccrding to distance. Present subscribers
may take advantage of these offers by ex-
tending their subscritions from the date OF
expiration.
Owing to the enormous demand for these
machines created by these offers. 1t may be
a week or ten days before the machine
Address all communications to the Pho
neer Press. ideal" Department, st.
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The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-30

The book-agent who really means to
make his way in the world has to be a
person of an inventive turn of mind.
People rarely want to buy the books
he has to sell. and it is his hard fate
often to have to argue long and strong
ly in favor of his wares. The most
ingenious Of these Woodworking peo-
pie that has yet come to notice is the
one told about by one of the London
papers. The agent in question had Il
volume to sell that did not go off AZ
actly like hot cakes. and at one par
ticular house he was met with a most
decided rebuff.
ITS no use to me. I never read"
said the householder.
But there's your family" said the
~canvasSer.
Haven, any family-nothing but a
cat"
"Well you may want something to
throw at the cat" suggested the agent.
The book was Observation-Disclosures
Young People.