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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
A GHOST STORY.

A correspondent SendS 1or puDllca-
ton the following story of "Pearlin
Jean," taken from letter written by
L .dy John Scott to the late Mr.. James
Gibson-Crai5 in 1868:
Toward the end of the seventeenth
centuary Sir James Stuart, of Allan
bank, was travelling in Spain. While
he was in Madrid he saw, and fell in
love with q beautiful nun. He with
drew her secretly from her convent,
and promised her that she should go
with him TO Scotland as his wife, and
that he would never forsake her. She
used to dress magnificently, and from
wearing quantity of old lace called
"Pearlins," ne called her his "Pearlin
Jean"
After time he began to think he
should have al awkward story to tell if
he took her home, and he made up his
mind to get rid Of her by leaving Mad
rid suddenly without her knowledge.
(They did not inhabit the same houseJ
His carriage and horses stood ready
at his door by dsydawn, and he
was just getting in, when "Pear-
lin JEAN" who had for some reason
suspected his treachery, rushed
to him and entreated him to
Ike her with him. He pushed her
away without speaking, and got into
the carriage. La her frantic despair she
threw herself on her knees in front #
the horses to stop them. Sir James
call d out to "drive on" They did SO.
The horses trampled her under their
feet; the wheels of the carriage went
over her, but he, without even looking
back upon her, proceeded on his jour.
ney. 1t was on a dark winter night
that he drove up the avenue of Allan
bank. His return had been sudden,
aud as he knew, quite unexpected by
by his servants. Therefore his sur
prise was great when, on looking to-
ward the house, he saw that every win
dow was illuminated. AS his carriage
stopped, the great doors were thrown
open, and in blaze of light "Pearlin
Jean" stood at the top of the steps to
receive him.
From that time she haunted him. AS
SEQ as he lay down in bed, she appear.
ed and opening toe curtains at the foot
of the bed stood gazing at him. His
life became burden to him; he neither
ate nor slept, and he fell away day by
day. In vain his friends tried to per-
suade him that his terrors were imagi.
nary. He always replied, 'She is
there!'
He had picture taken OF her in Mad
rid. Some of his friends thought they
would try and cure him of his delusions
by placing this picture on the wall op-
posite his bed and opening the curtain
secretly as soon as he had laid dowr,
hoping that if he declared again he had
seen the ghost, they might then show
him the picture and laugh him out of
his fears. Two OF them hid themselves
in the room, and the moment bis head
was on the pillow they drew back the
curtains at the foot of the bed. Sir
James started up with terror in his
countenance and exclaimed, "My God!
There are two of them," and instantly
fell back in fit.
After this no attempt was made to
explain away her appearance, and
"Pearlin Jean" continued to haunt the
house of Allanbank as long as it stood.
1t was bought and pulled down by
Lady Houston miss Boswell of Bla-
cadder) but whether "Pearlin Jean"
still wauders about the site of the old
house, / don't know.-Edinburgh Scots
man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
By O'Nesl, Lunt & Strauss Auctioneers.
SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT.

BY virtue of deed of trust executed by
David Lucas and wife, and recorded in deed
book No. 27, page 17S, one of the land rec.
ords for the city Of Alexandria, and by direc-
ton of the party thereby secured, the under
signed trustees will sell at public auction. in
front of the Royal street entrance to the Mar.
ket Building, i'll the city of Alexandra, Va, OIL
THURSDAY,
July ,. 1896 at II o'clock noon, the follow
ing property: to wit: ALL THAT LOT
OF GROUND with the IMPROVEMENTS
thereon in the city of Alexandria, Virginia.
and bounded as follows: Beginning at point
on the north side Of Oronoco ,treet nineteen
feet five inches west of Royal street and run
ming thence west on Oronoco street nineteen
feet five inches; thence north parallel wi h
Royal street ninety four feet to sn alley six
teen feet wide thence tst parallel with Oro-
noco street nineteen feet five inches; and
thence south parallel with Royal street ninety
four feet to the beginning, together with the
use of said alley i'll common with others enti-
ii d thereto.
Terms of Sale: For cash as to so much of
the purchase money as may be necessary to
pay the c.sts, charges and the expenses Of
executing this trust, including the commits
sions of the trustees aud the amount due at
the time of sale on account of the bond SO.
cured by said deed of trust, and Of the cove
nants in said deed the same aggregsting
$3.50; and the residue Of the purchase money
az six months from day of sale, the purchaser
10 give his note for the deferred payment,
which is to bear interest at six per centum
per snnum, and be secured by deed of trust
upon tn, property sold.
A. ": ARMSTRONG, Trustees.
HARRY YOHE, iiu''''''
Nav 30 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
EXCURSIONS.
Grand Fourth of July
Colonial Beach Hotel Grounds,
EXCURSIONS.
COLONIAL BEACH, VA.

SOLONlhL -oEhCl1, VA.
Two excursions from Washington, one from
Leonardtown, and one from Nomini; besides
other excursions nearer by. This is the
place to enjoy tho day fishing, Grabbing, salt
water bathing; also amusements of all kinds,
merry -go.round, shooting gallery, ali the ball
games, etc. Tho following is an outline Of
the days sports:
. 1Oa. m.-Sailboat race prize of $25 will
be awarded. For further information write
to ]. 81. Miller, Coloaial Beach, Va,
IL q. .m.-Tournament, 500 will be award
ed. For further info- nation address E.. B.
Welch, King George Court House, Va.
3 p m.-Flrs. rae of the season will be
calico at the New Driving Park, under the
Colonial Beach Agricultural and Industrial
Association. Purses of large amounts will be
awarded. For further information address
Fred Fairfax, Colonial Beach, Va
+ 7 30 p m Coronation address by Hon. O.
d. AshtOn, of Alden. King George county, Va.
8p. m-Dancing, Fireworks, Dissolving
Views &c.
You are all cordially invited to come and
spend the day and evening. All will bo done
to make your visit both pleasant and COM
Portable. WM. A. WOODS,
je19 2w Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
AUCTION SALES.
By 3. F. Knox, Auctioneer.
n lUsTEEs' SALE.

..y virtue of a deed of trust dated August
the 10th. 1892 and recorded in Deed Book
No. %, folio 275, of the Land Records of
Alexandria City. Virginia, executed by B. E.
l.. Tremaine and Sarah L.. his wife, to Thomas
Leadbeater and others, trustees of the Old
Dominion Perpetual Building Fnnd Associa-
ton Of Alexandria, Virginia. also of deed of
trust dated October 18th, 1898. aud recorded
in Deed Book No. 80, folio 43S. of said and
Records executed by the said B. E. L. Tre-
maine AID Sarah L., his wife, to Thomas
Leadbeater ct ais, trustees of the said Asso
citation; and also of deed of trust dated No.
vember the 18th, 1895, recorded in Deed
Book No. 30, folio AL, of said Land Records,
executed by the said B. E. l.. TremaiDe and
Sarah l., his wife, to Henry Green ct ais,
trustees of the said Association. and b3ing
thereunto required and directed by the Board
of Directors of the said Association, the
undersigned Trustees of the said Associa
tion will, at - o'clock M. on
SATURDAY,
the 9th day of June, 1896,
in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building, in the city of Alexandria
Virginia, offer for sale at public auction for
cash, all those three certain lots of ground
with the buildings and improvements thereon,
situated in the City of Alexandria, Virginia,
and designated as OTIS 1S, 19 aud 20, on the
Plat and Survey made in 1890 by d. j.
Howell, Surveyor, for the Alexandria Real
Estate Investment Trust and Title Company,
and recorded III Deed Book No. 25, folio
36O, OF the Land Records of said city, end
described as follows, to wit: Lot No. 1S, be
ginning on the west side of Washington
street S3 feet north of Pendleton street at the
north line of the lot conveyed by said Tre-
maine and wife to Clarence Al lis; thence
west parallel to Pendleton street 123 feet 3
lnches thence north parallel to Washington
street IL feet to the south line OF Lot No
10; thence east 1913 feet 5 inches to Wash.
ington street; and thence south OH Washing
ton street IT feet to the beginning.
Lot No. 19, beginning on the west side of
Washington street 90 feet north of Pendle-
ton street at the north line Of Lot No. Is;
thence north on Washington street 20 feet
thence west ITO feet to an alley 13 feet
feet to the north line of Lot 1S; and thence
cast parallel to Pcndlet0n street / 10 feet to
the beginning.
Lot No. 90, beginning on tho west side of
Washington street 120 feet north of Pendle-
ton street at the north limo of Lot No. 10;
thence north on Washington street 20 feet;
thence west parallel to Pendleton street 10
feet to said alley; thence south on said alley
20 feet to the line of Lot No. 10; thence cas-
40 feet to the place of beginning, together
with the right Of way over the said alley, and
all rights and appurtenances to the sane be-
longing or in anywise appertaining Convey.
ancing at the cost of the purchaser.
HENRY GREEN
FRANK T. KING, Trustees.
F. JACOBS.
io IN ids
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
For Over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TR1ED REMEDY.-Mrs
Winslows Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years ~ millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the
best emedy 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.
ian17 eod&w1yr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20

Mothers will find Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy especially valuable for
Group and whooping cough. 1t will give
prompt relief and is safe and pleasant.
We have sold it for several years and it
has never failed to give the most per-
feet satisfaction. G.. W. Richards, Du-
quesne, Pa. Sold by L. Stabler & Co.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20

Byron used a great deal of hair-dressing,
but was very particular to have only the best
to be found in the market If Ayers Hair
yigor had been obtainable then, doubtless no
would have tested its merits, as so many dis.
tinguisbed and fashionable people are doing
now.a-days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
E.J. MILLER & cos
MAY ANNOUNCEMENT.

Before you purchase your SUMMER
HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES do not forget
that we have the Largest Stock and the Low
est Prices on Refrigerstors, Water Coolers,
Ice Cream Freezers, Lemonade Squeezers
Shakers and Lemonade Glasses, Patent Paper
Straws, ETC., to be found in the city. All
fresh new goods, bought direct from the
manufacturers, and for sale at prices to suit
these hard times. Note the following figures: ::
High Grade Water Coolers, gallons, 81 90 !;
4 gallons. S., 90; 6 gallons, s2.40;5 gallons,
S3 25 each.
Engraved Table Tumblers, four styles, at
SC each.
The cheapest Ten-Piece Toilet Bet at $3 .25
ever offered in Alexandria.
Thin new fat shape genuine China Cups
and Saucers at $1.35 per dozen.
Large Plain White Waste Jars at 75c each
IA rare bargasn).
A new line of Terra Gotta Cuspldores 25c,
SOC and 35c per pair.
A new line of Nine inch Jardinares. four
styles, at 25c each.
Families moving to the country for the
summer will find good line of articles suit
able for summer use at very low prices. Let
US bid on your outfit. l-.,-.-,-......-...
r. T MILLER. g. CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
EDICINAL.

woinan'S 5 life Is Gl
vided into three
c b apters: Girl
hood, womanhood
motherhood. AL
the time when (
young girl passe,
into womanhood--
turning the leaf al
we may say bet
lween the first and
second chapters OF
her existence -
little care and
thought ful nesi
will double hei
chances of future
happln c ss and
save many houu
Of fering.
Every young wo
man should have
an intelligent uu.
derstapding of hei
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

DISEASES OF THE SKIN.
The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases Oft 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 a favorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blans, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
TryDr. Cady's Condition Powders they
are Just what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
Foe sale by L. Stabler & Co.. Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
By R. F. Knox, Auctioncer.
TRUSTEES' SALE.

By virtue of deed of trust dated June the
18th, 1898, and recorded in Deed Book No.
%, folio 571, of the Land Records of Alexan-
dria city, Virginia, executed by Mary C..
smith to Thomas Leadbeater ct ais, trustees
of the Old Dominion Perpetual Building
Fund Association of Alexandria, Virginia
and being thereunto required and directed by
the Board of Directors of the said Associa-
ton, the undersigned trustees of the said AS.
sociation will, at ID o'clock m, on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
SUMMER RESORTS.
MT. HOLLY HOUSE,

OPEN JUNE 1ST TO OCTOBER 1ST.
Beautifully situated ON salt watsr. Oysters,
soft crabs hard crabs and fish are abundant.
Sail and row boats free also bathing. Terms
So per weet. Boats three times week from
Baltimore, Washington and Alexandria Ad-
dress Mrs. N. B. LEE,
Mount Holly, Westmoreland county, Va.
ie19 costs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
SATURDAY.
the 9th day of June. 1896.

the 9th day of June, 1896,
in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building, in the city of Alexandria,
Virginia, offer for sale st public auction for
cash, all that lot of ground and improve
mcnts, situated in the city Of Alex ndria,
Virginia, on the south side Of Queen street,
between Patrick and Henry streets, and
bounded and described as follows, to wit: Be-
ginning on the south side of Queen street at
the west line of the lot of ground conveyed
by Michael Smith to John Fitzpatrick in
trust for Mary C. Smith, 13 feet, A inches,
more or less, west of Patrick street; thence
south parallel to Patrick street &c feet; thence
west parallel to Queen street 81 feet thence
north parallel to Patrick street 66 feet to
Queen street, and thence east on Queen
street 27 feet to the beginning, together with
all rights and appurtonances to the same be-
longing Conveyancing at the cost of the
purchaser.
szzzz s5SSH + : 5z$S5s' !: $n=fs' H5s' Trustees.
jc 10 ids
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
EoR RENT.

EOR E.-THIRTY-THREE ACRES
IL OF LAND adjoining Braddock Heights,
Z acres with choice fruit trees and fine
stream of water 7lb acres with good
house of 10 rooms and outbuildings; plenty
of shade and fruit trees; good we'll of water
near the house, and a good stream of water
for stock 10 acres with plenty Of apple aud
peach trees and fine stream of water; Sl2
acres with apple orchard. This land is beau
tifully located on good road about one and
a. half miles from Alexandria and about one
quarter Of mile from station on the eec-
trio road and six miles from Washington.
Apply to d. N. RUST,
je3tf 122 south Washington Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
Encourage Home Enterprise.
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS.
CARBONA

CARBONA
The latest chemical discovery.
Removes Crease Spots Instantly
without injury TO tho most delicate fabric O. color.
KON.lNFLaMMsBlE. koN-ExPLOSiVE.
ryou' grocer or druggist does not keep apply to
Marshall Chemical Co., MarShall,Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
FOR SALE OR RENT.

THREE ROOMS on the northeast corner
of King and Washington streets, third floor
back. Inquire of j. D. II. LUNT, 311 King
street. je19 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
LEGAL NOTICES.

VIRGINIA: III the Clerks Office of the
V Corporation Court of the city of Alexsn-
dria, on the Goth day of May, 1896.
Julian S. Carr who sues on behalf of himself
and such other Of the creditors of the South
ern Immigration Land and Title Company
as shall come in and contribute to the costs
Of this suit, VS.. Southern Immigration Land
and Title Company, NJ. Erssine Miller,
James Kerr William A. Clark, G. B. Orcutt
and Herman Becker.
Memo. The object of this suit is to recover
of the defendant, the Southern immigration
Land and Title Company, the sum Of So 500;
to enjoin and restrain the said company, its
agents and employees from creating any
further indebtedness on behalf Of the said
company or in any manner disposiDg of ii,
assets; to enjoin and restrain said company
from further attempting TO do business; to
wind up the affairs Of said company to have
a receiver appointed to collect and disburse
its assets, and to make 3 call upon the SUBJ
scribers to the stock of the said company for
the payment of the amounts remaining unpaid
on account of the $4,000 of preferred stock
of said Corporation subscribed for.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, James Kerr Will
liam A. Clark, c. B. B.Orcutt and Herman Becker,
are non.residents of this State, it is Or
dered that said defendants appear here with
in fifteen days after due publication Of
this order, and do what is neces-
sary to protect their interests in this suit,
and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper
published in the city of Alexandria, once a
week for four successive weeks, and posted at
the front door of the Court House of this
city. A copy-teste:
JOHN s BEACH, Clerk,
By j. 7. CALLAHAN, D. G.
wT. Y 2 4; s;oi,', Guthrie P.o. mnao7.vAw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-20
.Es1RABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-A VALUABLE HOUSE and
T. LOT on south Royal street, between
Prince and Duke streets formerly the resi-
dence of the late Mr.. Allan C. Harmon. This
property fronts on Royal % feet 8 inches, by
a depth of 125 feet to a large lot in the rear
which is about 30 feet wide by 80 feet deep;
the To- cation Of the property makes it very
desirable for home. The lot in the rear will
be sold separately if desired.
MARIO If ONEAL & LUNT. :
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19
The Women won An Idaho.

Boise. Idaho, Dee. l6.--The supreme
court OF this state has decided
that the woman suffrage amendment
carried. Hence woman suffrage Is an
accomplished fact in Idaho, waiting
only the necessary action OF this COM
ing state legislature. and this is sure
TO be favorable. The only question was
whether the constitution, In stating
that nm amendment In order 20 be car
ried must receive a majority Of all the
electors OF the state. u meant all those
voting NJ that election. or only those
voting for or against the matter under
consideration. The supreme court held
that the latter was the proper construc-
ton Of the constitution The women OF
the state who have been prominent VA
the interests OF woman suffrage are
iubilnnt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19

Results Obtained at vsrious state m
perlment Stations.


According TO the agricultural depart
mcnt at Washington a compilation OF
experiments from various experiment
stations shows the following results;
The Massachusetts, station found
mixed silagc of corn and sofa beans
very fine. Vermont station made SUI
perior silage of oats and yetcb, Also of
oats and peas.
Silage produced more milk at the
Ohio station. more butter at the Penn
sylvania station. and more mutton at
the Michigan station than beets. Even
when there Is loss of 90 per cent. In
the feeding value of silage II is n cheap
err feed than roots. The Wisconsin sta
ton preserves silage at a loss of only
eight per cent. of it's feeding value. The
loss in curing fodder Ia never less than
20 per cent.
The Pennsylvania station found ST.
lage and cured fodder about equally d.
gestible. Kansas station grew 100 tons
Of silage on ten acres and II sustained
rs head of cattle 192 days-n result
which 10 is thought could not be at
tained with ten acres Of cured fodder.
Use the largest variety of corn that
will MIXTURE before frost. Experiments
at the Pennsylvania station show that
as corn approaches maturity the
amount Of nutriment itcontnins and the
digestibility both increase very rapidly.
The total yield Of the digestible food by
the matured crop was two or three
times that OF the same crop in the silk
and 30 per cent. greater than when the
ears began TO glaze. The Minnesota
station found that 100 pounds of silage
from the northern and southern, ard
sweet corn, all contained about the
same feeding value.
Silage IL distinctively a cattle feed,
but the Kansas station finds u not good
for feeding bulls. 1t may be fed in
moderation to horses. pigs, poultry and
sheep, but sour silage Is dangerous 10
sheep.
There has been some complaint that
silage gives milk an unpleasant flavor.
This is probably due to sour and decay
Ing silage. The Kansas station found
that IL the silage be fed just after milk
ing. instead OF before. this disagreeable
flavor disappears.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-19
A nnlnth IinnI. snsnnnds.

Duluth. Mimi, Dec. i2.-The National
Bank of Commerce failed to open for
business Friday morning. a notice
posted on the doors stated that, owing
to the inability to make any money in
the business, the directors had decided
TO stop. The notice also stated that the
bank expected to pay depositors at an
early date. The bank is capitalized at
100000 and has $4,000 surplus. It's
deposits have been gradually but stead
ily drawn down since the failure Of
the Security bank, and IL has been un-
able to make any profit for some time
Collections were hard and could no,
keep up with the Withdrawals. The
bank owes eastern banks as re-discount
something like $4,000. Il. w. Matter is
cashier. The deposits Of the bank four
months ngo were 100000. At the time
OF closing Thursday evening they were
ONLY $50. 600.