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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

To the Editor Of the alexandria Gazette
The World (New York;, of Sep
ter 2, 1886, gives an answer to certain
questions. The same questions were
asked the Sun (Baltimore), and they
were answered. The following are the
questions and answers,
COINAGE LAW OF 1878.
To the Editor Of the World:
Please answer the following ques
tions:
Why did Congress pass the act Of
February II, 1873 (section IA, 15, 16 6and
25, chapter 13l, act of 1879, changing
the laws of coinage by making 81 gold
pieces at the standard weight of 25S
grains alone the unit of value, provid
ing for coinage of silver trade dollars
alone, suspending the coinage of silver
coins and making silver legal tender
at it's nominal value for any amount not
exceeding $5 10 one payment?
What was the reason or necessity ex'
isting in 1873 or before that time for
this legislation.
What was the evil to be remedied J
this legislation and what was the goou
TO be accomplished by it?
Who was responsible for the destruc'
tion OF bimetalism in this country, when
1t was destroyed, and why was it de-
-troyed? JOHN NJ. JOHNSON.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. q.
(rne object Was to get rid of an un-
used and useless coin, just as the half
dime and three-cent piece were discon-
tinued at the same Time because they
we're too small for the convenience OF
the people.-Ed. World)
WHY The SILVER DoLL,R WAS DROP
PED"
Mr.. John M. Johnson of Alexandria,
Va, asked why Congress passed the
act of February y, 1878, making the
gold dollar alone the unit of value,
dropping the silver dollar from the list
OF the coins of the United States and
authorizing trade dollar" of limited
legal tender, instead. The answer is
found in the record OF the proceedings
of Congress from the time when the
Secretary of the Treasury, on April %,
1870, submitted bill "discontiuuing
the coinage of the silver dollar" to the
date of its enactment-overt three years
later. The reason why the silver dol
lar was dropped was that it was worth
34c more than the gold dollar, and on
that account was not in circulation.
People exported it or melted it up. II
was first proposed in the bill 10 keep
the silver dollar in circulation in the
same way the half dollar and quarter
had been keptin circulation-by reduc-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

GOOD QUALITY SOC SHIFT WAISTS
W reduced to SOC, at
A. C. sLAYMAKER's.
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DISEASES OF TIE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting ,ci-
dent to eczema, letter. salt-rheum, add ler
diseases ofthe skin is instantly allaye by
applying Chamberlain's Eye AID KIN
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and a iavorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
bainS, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are just whata horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermiiuge.
Foe sale by L. Sta6lcr & Co.. Druggists
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oAi '1AuaionI auFerllsementS mu5t Do Palo lof
In advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to e1 .
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, Of thankn, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless Of public concern, will
only be printed ia this paper as advertise
ments.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchange. Advertisements, Or
ders for the paper, news or any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postofice Alexandria, Virgin.
is, IS second-class matter.
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By o'Neal. Lunt & Strauss. Auctioneers.

By O'Neai. Lunt & Strauss. Auctioneers.
Il PROPERTY.
By virtue of deed of trust dated June
18th, 1888, from John w. Brown and Annie
E. Brown, his wife, to the undersigned, record.
cd in liber B, No. 5, page SO, of the land re-.
cords of Fairfax county, Virginia, at the re-.
quest of the creditor secured, 1 will sell at
public auction on
TUESDAY, October 9th, 1896,
at about - o'clock, OF the premises in front
of the mill, ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND
in Fairfax county, Virginia, known as the
Old Dominion Mills, and the land attached
thereto containing about 70 acres, and all ap-
purtenances thereunto belonging, the said
land lying between the Little River Turnpike
and Cameron run. and is bounded on the west
by Co1es road. Being the tract OF land con.
veyed by the deed aforesaid.
Terms of Sale Cash to pay 5000 and
interest thereon from June 18th. 1896, to
day Of sale, and the expenses of sale the
residue, if any, twelve months from the day
of sale, and secured by deed of trust Oh said
property. JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,
sep2 Is Trustee.
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For Over Fifty Years

AVOID AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
wins,ow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over 6fty wears t y millions of mothers for
,ho;- ch;ldrcn while teething, with perfect
success r soothes the child, softens the gums,
s sIlsvs all psin, cures wind collie, and is the
hest hest, ,emedy for D;arrhes. Is pleasant to the
taste Sold BY Druggists il every part OF the
world. twenty-five cents bottle Its value
is incalculsble. Be sure and ask for Mrs- WINS
lows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind
ian17 co od&w1yI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03
MEETINGS.

MEETINGS.
TTNION BUILDING COMPANY-The
" annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the UNION BUILDING COMPANY will be
held at the Office Of the company, 1913 south
Royal street, Alexandria, Va, on MONDAY,
September 21, 1896, at 1890 p. m for the
purpose of electing oficera and directors of
the company for the ensuing year and for
transacting such other business of the COM
pany as may be brought before them.
MYRON RI. PARKER, President.
W. SCOTT TOWERS, Secretary.
sep1 1aw3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

A hacking cough keeps the bronical tubes
in state of constant irritation, which, if not
speedily removed. may lead to chronic bron-
chitis. No prompter remedy can be found
han Ayers Cherry Pectoral Its effect is
Immediate and the result permanent.
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ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren Street, New York Cit

Rev John Reid, jr., OF Great Falls, Mont
recommended Ely's Cream Balm TO me.
csn emphasize his statement. 1T is posi-
tive cure for catSr,h If used as directed. v
Rev. Frsncis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pres
Church. Helens, Mont.
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WANTS.

SNANTED:-For U. $. Army, able bodied
w unmarried men, between the ages of
q aud 80 years, citizens of the United
States. of good character and temperate hab-
it's who can speak, read and write English.
For application apply, preferably by letter. to
REcRuITING OFFICER, Washington Barracks,
D c., or Fort Myer. Va. iy19 oct3l
WANTED-AN AGENT in every section
w to canvass; 81 to So a day made. sells
at sight also a MAN to sell staple goods to
dealers. best line $T5 a month Salary or
large commission made, experience unneces-
sary. CLIFTON SOAP & MANUFACTURE.
ING CO., Cincinnati, o. oct26 1awly
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This is Your Opportunity

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps, a
generous sample will be mailed of the most
popular Catsrrh and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's
Cream Balm) sufficient to demonstrate lis
gleat merit. Full size so cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03
AUCTION SALES.
PUBLIC SALE.

Will be sold at public auction at Fairview
Farm, on Telegraph road, 11h miles from
Alexandria, Va, on
THURSDAY, September 10th, 1896,
at 10 o'clock, rain or shine, all of the stock,
consisting OF
HORSES, MULES, COLTS, CATTLE
AND HOGS,
together with the Implements Provender and
Improved Farming Machinery of all kinds.
sep2 tds B. S. WINDSOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03
OPENING OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Clerk of the City School Board will be
at his Office in Peabody Building for the pur-
pose OF issuing permits for entering the Public
Schools which open on September 14tL, as
follows:
For white children-Mondsy, Tuesday and
Wednesday, September 7th, Sth and 9th,
from g. m. to 2 p. m.
For colored children-Thuradsy and Fri
day, September 10th and 11th, from q. IN.
to 2 p. m.
In order that the schools may be properly
organized, no permits Will be issued after the
11th until the 20th.
Those wishing to secure seats for their
children will bring their city captatiop tax
receipt for tie year 1896 aug26 1w
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EDUCATIONAL.

pY AN EXPERIENCED LADY EN-.
~ ployment a few hours daily as visiting
TEACHER for young children, or to read
to and entertain invalid or elderly lady.
Please address 425 Cameron street, Alexan-
dria, Va sep2 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

s,csv from the misery that pursues you.
Nh feel dull and languid and low-spirited; !;
y.ar appetite is poor, your stomach IS out
ri ,,ttr. your sleep is disturbed, you are
;--;.4ble and cranky" There's no real
i,..ly endowment OF life. What you need is
p- Pierceis Golden Medical Discovery 10
tone up your liver and help it in working
n, impurities out of your blood The liver
xl,.a large share of this purifying work to
! md sometimes it gets overloaded so the
impurities back up on to the other organs
5f lie body the kidneys or skin or lungs,
ard take root, then it's a harder matter TO
clear them ont Wherever they settle they
axe all blood diseases just the same, and the
Discovery" will cure any blood disease
ti,.. was ever named, scrofula, eczema, ca.
tsrrh ulcers swellings, severe coughs and
even consumption. But the cure is hard
e, job when the trouble has gone as far
as that The SIGHT way IS to go at these i'm.
pn,itles before they take root, while they
a.e sill floating in the blood and overload
iug the liver. Drive them out early. You
can DO it surely every time, with the
Golden Medical Discovery"
Or. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03
CAT AR RI |
.0i.1IIA HEAD

Smell IT WILL CURE. A particle is
applied directly into the nostrils and is agree
abl, Price 30 cents at Druggists o; by mail.
Sample TO- by mail
ELY BROTHERS, So Warren street, New
York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

ARNoLD's BRoMo CELERY. Try this
unrivsied remedy for Headaches Neuralgia,
Sieeplessness 10 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

published. 1t explains hu.
man physiology and the laws
of life and health in plain
yet scientific language. II
has had a tremendous sale /;
$500 copies at Sl.5o each
bound in cloth. The present
free edition is the saeie in
all respects except that it is
bound in strong MANILA pa
..,-.r- cornr tI.ill he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

About August LIST We will begin to receive
our new line of fall goods. To make room
for them we will allow discount from tnis
date to September LIST of TEN PEI CENT
on all goods except those specially marked
down and on the recent arrivals Of Tea and
Dinner Ware. This discount apple, to all
Chamber Sets, French China, Glassware,
Earthenware, white and decorated, Banquet
ard Pisno Lamps, Ornamental Cut Glass,
Silk Shades, etc.
This will bring prices down to very low
margin. All Of the stock is comparatively
fresh, and the goods we're originall ly marked
at the very lowest prices for style and quail.
ity.
Remember the date, from July 22d to ae,
tember 1st, 1896.
E. MILLER & CO.,
3l7 King ST., AleIandaia, Va.
NOTE-GOUDS WILL NOT BE SOLD ON
TINE AT THE DISCOUNT.
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ahsolrt given away to anyone WHO
s,rH- 7f oce-ccni stamps 70 pay cost OF
III iue o2r Ia Worlds Dispensary Med.
\-.ociatiou, No. 665 Main Street,
Bualie. y y.
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- EDUCATIONAL . EDUCATIONAL.
S lect SchooIfor Young Ladies and Little Girls


[aup15 6w1 MRS F EWING
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FOR SALE OR RENT.
GREAT BRED

SOLID COLORED BULL CALF FOB SALE
Sire-Duke of Princeton. Dam-Lincolpia
Belle magnificent Young Cow.
Also FINE Bred HEIFER and CALVES
whose dams are all great butter producers.
N. B.-Priyate families supplied with
BEST BUTTER
from those celebrated Jersey Cows. All or
ders left at French's Bookstore, AT and 419
King street, will receive prompt attention.
CAPITAL STOCK FARM,
LINCoLNIA, FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA.
LNOR RENT.-THE FArRVIEW FARM.
A. belonging to the estate Of D. A. Windsor,
deceased, situated about 11a niles west Of
Alexandria and lying on both sides or th,
Southern Railway. 1t contains $50 acres of
fairly good land. with Dwelling Large Barn,
Stables, &C. This farm is admirably located
for Dairy and Market Garden, and the sand
and gravel deposit Of Cameron run which
crosses the property could be made valuable
source Of revenue. Will rent 2s q whole or in
two parts. For further particulars apply to
or address WORTH HULFISH,
Administrator d. b. n. C. {. of D. A. Windsor's
Estate. sug31 cow
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L, I. Y s

CREAM Bal VI
CleanSes tho Ndsa'
Passages, tl4ys In
.lamma,icn. H ca ! S
and Protects t h =
Ne ubra ne from
Colds. Restores the
E,.,, .r 'p.-,o Nd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

For your protec
ton we positively
state that this rene.
~ does not contain
mercury or any other
injurious drug
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drag yourself along by
main force, with some sort
Of terror chasing after you?
Ii is something the same
way with the waking night.
mare of biliousness." II
seems to paralyze your en-
ergies, weigh you down
like lead and drag you
back with an unshakeable
clutch. You can't get
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

ITO CLOSE 1T OUT-Honeysuckle Soap.
Il good toilet soap, 30c dozen, caket
for 5c, for sale by
J.C. MLRURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

NHEDIUN WEIGHT UNDERWEAR jug,
Nk rscaivsd ii 4. @ aI.AYNAKERE.
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MEDICINAL.

,,4---- ..,-.., ...:- - cs::t
~ kuov til..s hoi:;d
~. x ~ nightmare whea
.+72.sss-:.ssitss -ls,-2---SSS the feet refuse to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

AIT AND 419 KING STREET.
A carload of pretty things for the School
Room, of the LATEST PATTERNS AND
LOWEST PRICES.
States, Plain and Covered Frames, School
Pags, Book Straps, Pens, Pencils, Ink. Draw.
ing Paper, Penholders Composition Books
Note Books, Black Boards, Erasers, Call Bells
Crayons, Eye Shades, Globes, Glue, Mucilage
Inkstands, Lead and Slate Pencil Sharpen.
ers, Pencil Boxes, Toilet Paper, Rubber Bands
Mathematical Instruments Fountain Pens
Rulers, Sponges, Tape Measures, and Slated
Cloth for Black Boards.
Remember, al books purchased at French's
Bookstore sre covered with our Patent Extra
Heavy Book Cover, far superior to any other
cover and will last twice as long.
@Careful attention is given to mail or.
ders. Lowest market prices charged, and
goods shipped promptly. Send us trial
der and by doing so you will save TIME,
FREIGHT AND MONEY.
r. w. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

ELOUR-A carload, 125 barrels choice
Il Flour bought before the advance, for
ale low by JC MILBUEN.
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A LARGELOT OF PUREINDIGO BLUE
"A CALICOS, light and dark shades, at sc,
st A. @, SLAYMAKER8.
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DANNER HAMS, small sizes, and Of su.
ID perior quality, for sale by
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A MOTHER bale extra quality one yard
n wide COTTON at &c per yard at
A. c. SLAYMAKER'S
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NEW CANNED LOBSTER, Mild Cheese
1N and Small Hams Just received by
J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

COMETHING NEW.-French Red Kidney
y Beans in cans, received to-day BY
- ]. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-03

Or Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad.
- :. ~ cr-nntast far,lily doctor hook ever
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COoDYEAR RUBBER CO.'S RUBBER
W Coats. Msckintoshes, etc, at
A. C.. SLAYMAKERS-
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EINEST MOCHA JAVA, MARACAIBO
4 La Gusyra, Santos and Nuita Rio Coffees
reshly roasted, at ]. q MILBURN'S
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VFILD CURED HAMS and BREAKFAsT
IM BACON received to day by
j. MILBURN.
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1--WE Gross RUMFoRDs YEAST POW.
DERs, frosh, Just received BY
J. G. MILBURN
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Senses Of TAsle md
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SOOO POUNDS OF GRANULATlD
COOO SUGAR received to-day and
or sale ut J. G. MItBURN,S
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GOOD RIO COFFEE, freshly roasted at
W my store, 2Oc per ID.
! C. MII.RURN
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-02
A Hundred Reasons

Can be given why stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets are the best and most effectuaI
cure for every form Of Indigestion.
They are In tablet form, which re-
tains their good qualities indefinitely.
while liquid preparations become stale
and useless with age.
They are convenient. can be "a rried an
the pocket and taken when needed
Inay are pleasant to the taste.
After each meal dissolve one or two
OF them in the mouth and, miprlin9
with the food, they constitute q per-
feet digestive, absolutely safe for the
most sensitive stomach.
They digest the food before It has
time 70 ferment. thus preventing the
pure and free from the poisonous
products OF ferrnented, half-disested
food.
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets make the
complexion clear by keeping the blood
pure.
They increase flesh by digesting flesh
forming foods.
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the only
remedy designed especially for the cure
Of stomach troubles and nothing else.
One disease, one remedy, the sue
oessful physician Of today Is the spec
ialist, the successful medicine IL the
medicine prepared especially for one
disease.
A whole package taken at one time
would not hurt you, but would simply
be waste Of good material.
Over six thousand men and women
IN the state OF Michigan clone have
been cured Of Indigestion and dyspep-
sia by the Use Of stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
Sold by all druggists at 10 cents per
package.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-02

courses Laboring r,en and those without nnv
church home as yet are especially invited
81. James Lutheran church MarEhaii ana
SSrUae' WIZ listen TO discourse from Pastor
doubtless be interested in the answer 10 his
question. '--A,
New Jerusalem Tor swedenbsrxlnn,. Viz
GINA and selby. Rev. Edward c. Nitnhau.
pester-suhteet OF sermon. what IL Meant
p py the u Lore Helping Israel as He Promised
Burr Street Baptist. Burr and Yo-t. pr
g. l.. Conley. paetor--Morning subject s@TAe
Great Commission" The Lords snuper viii
be observed at the evening service Hour OF
services, l0:So e. n. and 1850 .. n
Park Congregational. Holly and Mackub.u-
Services ct 10 30 and 8 o'cioek: preaching In
the morning by the pastor. Rev. Edward r.
lngersoil. D. D.. subject, "Driftirg:" in the
evening Sunday school concert with a hrlef
address by the pastor.
Goapei Tabernacle. Market. between fifth
and Fourth. T. @. Horton. postor-worshipl
1880 g. m; subject. ILLUSTRATED Erposition
OF the Tabernacle In the wf,derness:" tbs
holy place and its vessels: mems meeting. q
?. M: ,s svansslIstle service TO p RI: sub
Christian Science. rooms lG-Ios. Globe
building Preaching by Nathan Johnson at
1890: suhject: The Washing OF Resene-E-
ton" Bible Icfson Gt lf:a9 a m-
ST Paul Spiritual AIlianoe-wahsr Howell
VIII lecture for the alliance at end n ru-.
az new A. q. U. w. Temple. No. tis wsbashr
street. corner Eight street Subject frr ~,
afternoon. ''The Ideal L!beralist" and In fls
evening the subject viii be ''Zhe wzsxs ef
SIM"
Clinton Avenue ~. T.. n NJ Avison. pn-tnr
1880 O'Clock. sermon and aacrEment q tjas
Lords supper; T:eo p. m. subject, The Chief
Cause Of the PTeaent Industrial Deprusslor -
the second in series u Sunday evening JAR
mons on the 'Ssgnz OF the TfTuH1''
St. psul's Episcopal Church, NinIh sna
Olive Streetn-Rev. John C. Wright. D. u.
rector; Rev. Homer Hood. assistant hnly
communion. n M; Sunday Hpbooi $3.50 a.
m; choral evening service and Bcrmon. y:3s
p IN
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-02
LAND IN IOWA.
A Block of $1,000 Acres to De
Opened i'm February

Formal notice was lodged In the
Great Northern building regarding 81
land matter In which the old Sioux CITY
& St Paul road formerly played
prominent part. In effect the notice
sets forth that Registrar Evans, Of the.
United States land office at Des Moines
To-, has fixed the date Of the opening
Of the $1,000 acres Of land in O'Brien
county, Iowa, for Feb. 81 This land
which has for many years been in lit
1gation, was originally ceded to the
Sioux City & st. Paul road upon the
condition that the company would COM
plete the construction to Sioux City.
The company struggled on with the
work of building until LIE Mars was
reached, when not another tie was
laid. The government land office at
Washington recently declared the land
forfeited to the government, and APP
pllcations are daily reaching the land
office for 1T. The road was originally
granted every odd numbered section
within a radius OF ten miles on either
side of the right of way. This land was
sold, and about 5000 acres Of it will go to
the purchasers from the railroad by an
act Of congress passed in 1887. This act
gives all innocent purchasers from rail-
roads the first chance ct their own
lands, ifthe title ever reverts back to
the government. For the remaining
$4,000 acres there will probably be a
veIftable Oklahoma scramble.