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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
For Over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL.TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years " millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
succt IS, 1t soothcs the child softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best emcdy 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.
jan17 co d&w1yr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
AUCTION SALES.
By R F. Knox, Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT

by virtue of a deed of trust dated June g.,
1894, and recorded in deed book No. 80,
page 273, and by direction of the Board of
Directors of the Columbian Building and
Loan Association of Richmond, Virginia. We
will sell ct public auction in front of the
premises, on
JANUARY 31sT, 1896,
at II o'clock a. M, the following property ::
towit: Beginning On the moth side OF
Montgomery street 1OS.42 feet east of Patrick
street and running thence east Is feet thence
north 93.42 feet to an alley is feet wide
connecting with smother alley ten feet wide
running into Montgomery street; thence west
parallel with Montgomery street is feet, and
thence south parallel with Patrick street to
the beginning, being lot 3S in T. F. Barrett's
subdivision.
Terms of sale; Cash. Conveyancing at
the expense Of the purchaser.
70 e " EA hRM sTEeS; Trustee.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

OFFICERS INsTALLED.-At a meet
ing OF O'Kane Council, No. 4S4, Catho-
lie Benevolent Legion, held in st. Ma
ry's Hall yesterday afternoon, the fol-
lowing officers were installed by the
Deputy Chancellor of the District Of
Columbia to serve during the present
year: President, M. B. Harlow Vice
Presid mt, VIM. Desmond; Gator, t.
F. Nc Iarthy; Chancellor, Jas. 1. Quinn;
Secre,a airy, Thomas Burroughs; Collec-
tor. VIM II. Sweeney Treasurer, J.
Harry R oe; Marshal, t. MCGOWAN;
Guard, NJ chael Igoa; Trustees. Ed@d.
Onion. Thomas Lannon aud E. E. Law
Ter. A committee was appointed t.:
Take the necessary arrangements for
a banquet on the 2Sth instant in honor
of the second anniversary ofthe council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
any work it may have.

Mrs Wm. III. Fi;zhugh, an old and
es eemed resident of Fairfax county,
died at her home near Burke's Station
on Friday last and was buried at Fair
fax Courthouse yesterday morning in
the presence of many friends and rela-
tives. She was the mother of Mr.. Har-
ry Fitzhugh, formerly of this city.
The glass factory resumed operations
this morning. The new furnace will
hold almost double the amount of glass
the old one did. This will necessitate
the employing of more glassblowers,
who have already arrived here from
the North. Nearly sixty men and boys
are employed at the works at present.
A letter from Richmond says :"Great
was the surprise of the Governor and
the friends of the Maupin bill Satur-
day when the bill vas recommitted that
dey. No one knows, except the oppo-
silion, what influence was brought to
bear to reverse the action demanding q
vote taken so enthusiastically Friday"
IL the Maryland Senate on Saturday
joint resolutions were offered by Mr..
Dryden TO direct the committee APP
pointed to confer with the Virginia
Legislature in regard to the protection
of the food fish Of the Chesapeake, to
call the attention of that Legislature to
claims against Virginia for damages to
Maryland vessels by the Virginia po-
lice.
The Junior Order of American Mechanics
is making arrangements for parade on the
22d of February. Councils from Washington
and Baltimore are expected to be present
The Alexandria councils. as heretofore stated.
will raise flags over two of the public school
buildings.
The Junior German Club gave very pleas
ant hop at Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday
night and all present spent a most enjoyable
even ing. The german was led by Mr.. L. C.
Barley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

GOSPEL MEETING.-A gospel meet
ing was held at the city Jail yester-
day evening under the auspices of a
colored christian association which will
be organized in this city. Among those
present, who took prominent parts,
were VIM. Z. Johnson, Rev. Gaines, of
the NJ. E Church, Rev. Fields Cook,
Rev. G. O. Dixon, E. ]. Webster, SUI
perintendent 1st Sabbath School, and
Henry James, all of whom are land in
their praise of the manner in which
they were received by City Sergeant
Smith
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
this morning:
Sarah Phillips, colored, arrested by
Officers Sherwood and Hall charged
with assaultng Virginia Smithers, also
colorea, was fined 81, or given 80 days
in the work house.
Nelson Keith, colored, arrested by
Officer Belts charged with assaulting
George Hamilton, colored, was fined
s., or given so days on the chain gang.
Night Report night was cloudy
aud cool. One prisoner and thirteen
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE.-The Bust
ness Mems League will tonight hold
its first meeting in the rooms of the
league, which have just been hand
somely fitted up at the southeast corner
of King and Washington streets. The
rooms are conveniently arranged with
chairs, tables, etc., and will be used by
the business men as club room,
where they can gather and discuss
affairs, OF engage in social amusement.
At the meeting tonight, the annual
election of officers for the year will take
n1acp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
A False Diarnosis.

La Grippe is COMPOUNDED by many persons
with severe attack of catarrh, which in some
respects resembles the former. These indi-
viduals suffer severely with pain about tho
forehead, eyes and ears, with soreness in
throat and stoppage of the nasal passages, and
in fact, arc incapacitsted for work OF any
kind for days at time. These are catarrhal
sufferers. Ely's Cream Balm has been used
with the best results in such cases. The
remedy will give instant relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

For a pain in the chest a p ece of
flannel dampened with Chamberlain's
Pain Balm and bound on over the seat
of the pain, and another on the back
between the shoulders, will afford
prompt relief. This is especially
valuable in cases where the pain is
caused by q cold and there is ten
dency toward pneumonia. For sale by
L. Stabler & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

GEN. LEES BIRTHDAY.-To-day is
being observed as General Lees BIRTH
dsy-a State holiday, but outside Of the
closing of the banks business has pro.
cseded as usual. Tonight the an
uiversaay will be observed by Lee
Camp at their annual banquet, at which
the programme published in Saturday s
GAZETTE will be carried out. A num-
Der of prominent men are expected to
be present,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
yIIRaINIA.-In the Clerks Office of the

V7IRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office of the
v Corporation Court of the city of Alexan-
dria, on the Goth day of January, 1896.
T. Seldom Talisferro, jr., VS.. Ruben john
ston and Virginia Johnston his wife,
Charles C.. Johnston, Philip Johnston
and Jessie Johnston his wife, Mary l.
SlIEgluff and Fielder G. S!ingluif her hus-
band, J. Southgate Yeaton and Julia X.
Yeaton his wife, William G. Yeaton and
Betty Yea!on his wife, Alcxena Yeaton
Mary Francis Yeaton and Lucia Ycaton.
Memo. The object of this suit is to obtain
a decree for the partition Of the unsold por
ton of the three squares of ground situated in
the city and county of Alexandria, Virginia.
on the north side of the Alexandria canal
basin and bstween Washington street on the
west, Royal street on the east he first street
north of Montgomery street on the south and
the second street on the north of the same
can DO conveniently divided among those en-
titled thereto, if not, then for the sale of said
land and distribution OF the proceeds OF
such sale among the parties entitled to
share therein.
1t appearing by an affidavit that Ruben
Johnston and Virginia Johnston his wife,
Charles G. Johnston. Philip Johnston and
Jessie Johnston his wife, mary l.. slinglufi
and Fielder c. Slingloif her husband j
Southgate yeaton and Julia R. Yeatoa his
wife, William Yeston and Betty Yca'on his
wife, Alexena Yeaton, Mary Francis Yeaton
aud Lucia Yeaton are non residents of this
State, it is ordered that the said defendants
appear here within fifteen days after due pub
LEGATION of this order and do what is necessary
to protect their interests in this suit, and that
a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
the Alexandria Gazette q newspaper published
in the city of Alexandra, once week for four
successive weeks, and posted at the front door
of the Court House of this city. A copy
Teste: JOHN 8. BEACH, Clerk,
]. 7. CALLAHAN, ID. G.
K. Kemper, p. O. ian20 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

TIE WEATHER.-The fine weather of
Saturday was followed that night by a
rain which continued at intervals all of
yesterday and was interspersed occa-
sionally by slight falls of snow. The
weather has since continued raw and
cold with occasional "spits" of snow
and light falls Of rain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

Personal Mrs. w. B. Smoot as
issued cards for reception to be held
at her residence, on Prince street, on
Thursday evening.
Judge Norton will leave here this
evening for Richmond where he will
endeavor to have passed such legisla-
ton as will prevent the present system
of gambling at race tracks.
Mr. Clifford Dunn, formerly of this
city, is seriously i'll with typhoid fever
in Wilmington, n. c.
Hiss Mary V. Harlow has issued cards
to dancing reception, which she will
hold at Schuler's Hall on Monday
night next.
Miss May Jayins was taken sudden
ly at the shoe factory to-day and bad
to he taken TO her home where she was
attended by DR.. Howard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

ST. MARy's CHURcH.-At yesterday
mornings service at st. Mary's Church
Rsv. Father Bowler read a statement
ofthe financial condition of that church.
He stated that since he assumed
charge of the church in August last
he had paid out 81 800 and had put in
asteam heating apparatus costing about
500. The plate collections during
the year amounted to upwards OF SloU
and there is now debt on the
church of about S, 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

THE SEwERs.-City Engineer Dunn
and Messrs. Burke and Davis, of the
street committee, to-day made per-
sonal inspection of the city sewers.
They provided themselves with rubber
boots, lanterns, &C., and made thor
ough investigation. They found them
in the main in fair condition, but that
at several points repairs will be needed
in the spring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

AYERsE TO RACE TRAcKs.-Rev. T..
II. Rec, in the Second Presbyterian
Church yesterday morning, stated that
he desired 10 correct rumor which
had gained circulation to the effect that
ne had not signed petition to the
Legislature praying that body to abolish
race tracks 10 Alexandria county. The
reverend gentleman said he was in
Richmond on Monday last when the
meeting Of the ministers took place,
and, OF course, could not sign the pc
tition on that day. Upon his return,
however, it was presented to him and
he lost no time in signing it. Mr.. Rice
further entered his protest against the
continuance Of the tracks, which he be-
lieves to be demoralizing to any COM
munjty in which they exist.
At the night service at the NJ. E.
Church South Rev. ]. t. Williams also
took occasion to speak against the race
tracks and of the i'll effects thereof up
on community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

OPERA HoUsE.-The Detroit core
sponoent of the New York Mirror says
of May Smith Robbins, who will app, ar
at the New Opera House tonight in
Little Trixie: MAY Smith Robbins
captivated her audiences by her versa
tilty in FIVE characters, as Little Trixie,
the romp heiress; Ned Somers, a law
clerk ; Katrina Katzmeyer Wolfenstein,
e fraulein; Madame Parepa Rosa, the
opera singer; and little Irish maid. !"
Whallen and Martell's production,
"South Before The War;" will be given
at the Opera House Friday night. 1t
is unique and the only show of its Kind
in existence, composed of some fifty
people, the majority OF whom are
seventeen little boys. The performance
is guaranteed to please the most las
ti0iOus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
EXTRA VALUES IN CARPETS.
An Extraordinary Purchase.

On of i'll health Mr. John D. Purcell has sold
and all debts due him. We desiring realize the goods
will commence Monday, January 9TH to sell for CASH
all the fine Hats and Bonnets, trimmed and unmmed Rib
bons Trimmings Velvets Veilngs Mourning Wells etc The
weknown character of the fine class of goods kept by Mr.
Purcell should make this unusually attractive sale Dur
ing the sale Mr.. Purcell will be in attendance and will give
personal supervision to the trimming work. All debts due Mr.
Purcell must be settled at once with u.s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

YESTERDAY was raw, disagreeable
Sunday with rain at intervals during
The day and slight fall of snow in the
morning. In consequence of the in
rclemency of the weather the congrega-
lions at the various churches were not
as large as usual and hestreets were
comparatively deserted. The day al
together was an unusually quiet one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

21-IN. WASH PoNGEE AND sURAH,
In cream and white. Extra heavy quality.
Ali pure silk. For Dresses, House Gowns,
Underwear, Pajamas, etc. 55c Per Yard.
Regular Price, $1.00.
First ......................under skylight.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
6asette,
MONDAY EVENING. JAN. 20, 1895.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
s ion continued threatening weather with
occasional light rain or snow tonight Tues
day probably clearing; Slight changes in TEN.
perature; northeasterly to easterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
Black Mohairs.

We have received complete assortment of
these lustrous, silk like wcavcs. which Fash
ion says are to be such favorites the coming
season.
Mchair Brilliantinc, 4oc, SOC, 65c and Toe.
Mohair Stellar, Soc 75c and S1Oo
Mohar Florcntine, 47-inch, per yard S1.25.
Mohair jacquard. soc, Toe and $100.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
DRY GOODS.
v oodVard& Lotbrop.
|
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. ".
Special Sale of Silks.
1S.INCH sTRIpED TAFFETAs.

1S-INCH STRIPED TAFFETAS.
Lyons manufacture, in the following
ground colors: Blue, rose, msize, heliotrope,
and Nile, with broken stripes. For Separate
Skirts, Petticoats, Waists, Trimmings, etc. A
beautiful quality. Fer Yard, 75c. Regular
Price, $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
LOST.

T OST.-Betweeu this city and the Tteo.
IL logioal Seminary since the first of the
year package-ONE DOZEN TABLE
NAPKINS uncut The finder will please
leave thcm at this Office and secure compen-
sation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
19.INCH FIGURED TAFFETAS.

19-INCH FIGURED TAFFETAS,
In the following color combinations: Beige
and saphir, brown and blue, brown and tan,
reseda and cardinal, garnet and brown, myr
tie and cardinal. For Waists, Separate Skirts,
Petticoats Trimmings, etc. Per Yard, 55c'
Regular Price. 75c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

A CARD.-Tho petition which l hastily
II and thoughtlessly signed regarding the
race track was dono without tho knowledge
and consent of the senior member Of the firm
my father, and upon consideration find that
the same places US in wrong position in
the eyes of the public.
F J. PAFF,
of F. Paff & Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
Colored Dress Stuffs.

Spring Mixtures, 81 inches wide. Per
Yard SOC
Fancy Mixtures, 40 inches wide. Per yard
SOC.
Silk and Wool Fancies, 40 inches wide.
Per yard 75c.
Silk and Wool Plaids, 50 inches wide Per
yard 75c.
Mohair s:cilian, 45 inches wide. Per yard
S1.0O.
Mohair FIorcntine, 45 inches wide Per
yard Si.25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
F J. PAFF,
of F. Paf & Son.

TINE PETITION regarding the race track
Il which hastily signed conveys an en-
tirely different impression from what in
tended aud find the same places ME in
wrong position r. w. ARNOLD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

p The funeral of the late Littleton Page
took place from his daughters resi-
deuce on north Columbus street yester-
Gay evening and was largely attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
WANTS.


NTANTED.-A reliable lady or gentlemen
w to distribute samples and make
house.to- house canvass for our Vegetable To
let Soaps $40 to S75 month easily made.
Address CROFTS & REED, PAP S. Rcbey
street, Chicago janis Tvs
NJANTED-AN AGENT in every section
w to canvass ST. to So day made, sells
at sight; also MAN to sell staple goods to
dealers. best line $75 month. Salary or
large commission made, experience unneces-
sary. CLIFTON SOAP & MANUFACTURE.
ING CO., Cincinnati, o. oct26 1aw1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
SEE PARTICULARS BELOW.
CLOAKS MUST GO.

Look these reductions Fine braided plush capes were
SIS, $3.50 $2 fine braided plush capes So; three
fine plain cloth coaks, price SIS So Other cloaks
great reductions Ali must be sold this month
large line ofremnants of dress goods less than half
price,
large line of fancy vevets brocaded black vevets etc.
less than onehalf former prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
High-class-
Cotton Dress Fabrics.

Mclusina Printed ogandics. 80 inches wide.
Per yard 25c.
Koechlin's Printed organdios, 80 inches
wide Per yard 3712c.
Irish Printed Dimitics, Corded, 80 inches
wide Per yard 25c
Scotch Ginghams, % inches wide. Per
yard 25c.
Anderson's Ginghams, 80 inches wide. Per
yard Soc,
Andorson's Ginghsms; 80 inches wide. Per
yard soc.
First aoOr.....................1oth-st. buildng)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-09
In the BeElzniaE

Ola new year when the winter season
Of close confinement is only half gone,
MANY fnG that their health begins to
break down, that the least exposure
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-09

The process of driving a dog mad in
the streets Of our cities and villages is
an interesting one. A hapless canine
gets lest He wanders around helplessly
A boy heaveS stone at him and hits
nm. RE nowl Is and runs. All the boys
in the neighborhood throw stones at
him. He runs till he is exhausted. Truck
drivers slash him with their cruel whips
He lodges wildly about, beset and tor
tured BY all mankind. trying to escape
his prosecutors. Foam begins TO drop
from his poor dumb lips The cry Of
mad dog is raised. The whole town sets
ON him At length, IN his frenzy and
agony. he turns and snaps as a fellow
who has given him a kick. Policemen
then attack him with their clubs and
revolvers ard riddle him with bullets
and beat his brains out
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-09
nel,ef in SIX nerrs.

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-09
necessary

1t appears that . number Of meat
packers and dealers are protesting
against the regulation that requires
dressed beef, pork and mutton to be in
spected before it is shipped either ont of
the country or from one state to anoth-
er. 1t is evident that these gentlemen
are cutting of their own noses. 1t is the
system Of rigid inspection and nothing
else that has given both live animals
and dressed meat products Of the United
States 50 great boom in Europe in the
past few years Until that rigid system
of inspection was inaugurated France
and Germany would not admit our
meat under eny conditions With the
inspection orr dressed meat exports to
France and Germany alone have more
than doubled in the past two years Is
not that good enough for anybody?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-09

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