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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
Bible KISSING IN COURT.
rhe Delaware House on Tuest

The Delaware House on Tuesday
q feated the bill introduced by Mr.
( Caeairs TO abolish the practice of ki S
ing the Bible in court when takiu4
oaths Mr.. HAZEL declared that many
Of the Bibles used in court were COW
sred with slime and ort. The attor
ney general had Informed hin, said
Mr. HAZEL. that many witnesses when
they do not wish to tell the truth, in
stead OF kissing the took, simply rub it
against their noses.
Mr.. Adams vigorously opposed the
Dill. The attorney general, he said,
declares that people imagine that it is
rhe kissing of the book that makes tn
oath. Who is it, exclaimed Mr..
Adams, with considerable warmth,
that does not think enough of the sa-
cred book to keep it clean? Many
men believe that it is necessary TO go
through certain formalties to be saved.
Is it right that their faith in the Bible
should be shaken by passing this bill ?
Mr.. Dempsey declared that the court
Bibles should be kept in such condition
t at witnesses could take the oath with
safety.
Mr.. Cheairs thought placing the
hand on the book was as solemn as
kissing it,
Mr.. Adams retorted that the question
was not one that could effect members
of the General Assembly. The mar,
however, who had been raised in the
swamps, fighting mosquitoes and gnats,
had been taught that the proper way
to swear was to kiss the book. Take
away this and the courts may have
trouble in getting at the truth.
Mr.. Donaldson said that if witnesses
persisted IN placing the Bible against
their noses when swearing the coul s
should look into the matter. The court: +,
he thought, should be furnished with
clean Bibles.
Mr.. Hazell declared there was a
growing sentiment in favor of indi
vdual communion cups, so that no two
persons should drink out OF the same
cup for fear of contamination. Some
times 100 witnesses will kiss the same
Bible AID it is impossible to keep it
clean.
Mr.. Donaldson moved that action be
postponed, but the vote was called, and
only Speaker Riggin favored the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
MFnICIN i.

The secret of happiness Is health. The
secret OF wOnan'S attract,,olto ealth
Health IS responsible for the ecstasy of a
lovers kiss-of husbands love. Health
makes plump, smooth neck and shoulders
full checks, bright eyes, red lips, a
breath like flowers III health brings
out the bones, deadens the eyes and skin,
whitens the lips, makes the breath un-
bearable. No woman likes TO be hideous
no woman likes 10 see the love light
fade from her husbands S eyes. No wo-
man need be unhealthy or unattractive.
Ill health III women Is nine times IN ten
directly traceable to some disease or dis
order of the organs distinctly feminine.
These things are serious, but they can be
iured-sometimes quickly and easily
sometimes slowly, but always surely by
DR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
This wonderful medicine Is designed
for one single purpose,-to make women
healthy in wonanly way. TO stop the
burning, aching pain and deblitatiug
drains common to diseased womaukind.
The almost miraculous help it gives is
best told by those who have used it. The
following letter is only one chosen at
random among thousands:
Mrs. James SchaGner. of Freemausburg, North
anptOn Co. Pa. writes: 1t is with pleasure
that write 10 let YOU know the great good have
received from Your medicines and the local self
treatment at home. was troubled with female
weakness, had pains IN my back all the time.
sometimes so severe that could not lie still III
bed at night. tried different doctors but they
could not help me Then my husband got Or.
Pirrcc's Common sense Medical Adviser. and III
diced iue 10 try Dr. Picrce's medicines. After
taking six bottles of Ia Favorite Prescription
feel like CIV WON IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25

On receipt of ten cents cash or stamps, a
generous sample will be mailed of the most
popular Cata1rh and Hay Fever Cure, (Ely's
Cream Pslml sufficient to demonstrate It's
crc,t r,erit Fnll siZe soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
MEETINGS.

HHE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stock
Il holders ef the CROSS MANUFACTURE
ING co. will be held at Fleischmann's Hotel,
Alexandria Va. on THURSDAY AFTER.
NOON, March 1th, 1897 at p. m Tor the
election of Board of Directors
feb1S Nv JOS. Il. FDRKFR. Sec
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In advance.
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Contract advertisers will not be allowed to o1.
oeed their space unless the excess is paid fol-
at transient rates, and under no circum
,r2uccs will they be allowed to advertis.
other thar their legitimate business in the
space contracted FOR.
z2osolu tons III memoriam, Of thanks tribute
cf respect, resolutions adopted by societe
" persons, unless OF public concern, vii.
only be printed liz this paper rs advertise.
1nents.
eatored at the Postotfce Alexandria, Virg1r
T.. as second-class matter.
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Mr.. Donaldson moved that action be
postponed, but the vote was called, and
only Speaker Riggin favored the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


Just in very desirable line Of new Per
Gales Very choice and desirable patterns.
Our new spring stock will row be arriving
almost daily and we cordially invite you to
visit us frequently.
Our embroidery sale has been success Of
the sc. son, and the assortment is still excel
lent and we feel assured that all intending
purchasers of embroderies will find that they
can save at leastforty per cent. by buying
of u.s.
Some very rich 50-in. and 2O-in. FIounc-
ings just added to the stock.
A few left OF the ST Laundered Shirts
reduced to CSC.
On our bargain counter we have put a
few choice things in Dimities, Cheviots, etc,
reduced from l0c to sc.
In our Cloak stock only two garments re-
main,-nice little Capes in plush, just the
thing for early spring wear. We're Sc and
81, now $3.50 each.
Don't miss our 5O-in Serge at 49c 1t is
an S5c value.
Merchant Tailoring department.
High class work at low prices Our con-
stantly increasing business in this depart
ment is an evidence of the excellence of our
cutter
w3>ONE PRICE. ~
N NT7 NNU 4 lTkD0TTITI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption.

DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption.
This is the best medicine in the world
for ali forms of Coughs and Colds and
for Consumption. Every bottle is
guaranteed. 1t will cure and not dis
appoint. 1t has no equal for Whoopiug
Cough, Asthma, hay Fever, Pneu-
monia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Cold in
the Head and for Consumption, 1t is
safe for all ages, pleasant to take, and,
above all, sure cure. 1t is always
we'll to take DR.. Kings New Life pills
in connection DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, as they regulate and tone the
stomace and bowels. We guarantee
perfect satisfaction or return money.
Free trial bottles a. Z. l.. Aliens Drug
Stare. Regular size 90 cents and Sl.OO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
AUCTION SALES.
BY r. Z. Knox. Auctioneer.

II.
DY VTRIUE OF A DEED OF TB UST
Oe from 4 J. Sherman and wife TO A. w.
Armstrong and j Lane Stern trustees of the
Co umbian Building and Loan Association of
Richmond Virginia. dated the 25th day Of
July. 1891, and recorded in iiber q No 4,
page 90. of the land records of Alexandria
countv, Virginia, and by direction of tho
Rosid of Directors of sad association, default
having been made III the provisions of said
deed of tru.t, the undersigned trustees
named in said deed will offer for sale, in front
Of the premises, on
WEDNESDAY,
the Sd day of March, 1897.
at 1l:3O o'clock a. m, the following desc ibed
property; to wit:
ALL THOSE LOTS OF GROUND WITH
THE lMPOVEMENTS THEREON situated
in Alexandria comfy, State of Virginia
designated and known AS lots numbers 160,
161 and 162, in what is known as St Elmo,
on plat and survey of St Elmo. recorded in
liber O. No i, folios 4t0 and AL. Of Tie
land records of said Alexandra county, Va.
Terms of sale: Cash
A. "; ARM3TRoNG, Ar l,:,TI y Trustees.
feb19 IS
GALE OF A VALUABLE FARM NEAR
- ALEXANDRIA CITY.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court
of Fairfax county. Va, in the suit of Wilkins
Il Co VS. Wash and others, therein pending,
tho undersigned commissioners of sale, about
f2 o'clock on
MONDAY, MARCH 18th, 1897,
County court will sell at public auction, in
front of the court house of SAID county, that
VALUABLE FARM, known as Purge ndy"
containing 2S03gl acres of land, which WAS
conveyed to Thomas Wash by deed recorded
in Liber H. No. i, folio 157, of the deed
books of said county, and which is now occu
pied by the said Thomas Walsh This farm
is situated about 2la miles southwest of Alex
audrii, and about half q mile from Mallow
Station. 1t is well watered and timbercd and
beautifully located and is in good condition.
There is good dwelling house with other
buildings on the farm.
Terms of tne-fourth cash, and the
balance in three equal interest bearing pay
ments at 6, - and Is months from day of
sale. secured by the purchasers notes and
such personal security AS the commissioners of
sale may think proper tc require. The title
to be retained till the Ia t payment is made.
If not sold on tho day named private bids
will he considered
j. r. CATION,
y. p 7. BU8KF
Z. w. MOORE
r. E. THORNTON.
Comrl rs Of Sale.
l certify that the bond required of the COM
missioncrs of sale in he suit of Wilkins & Co.
VS. Walsh and others, pending in the Circuit
Court of Fai fax county, has been executed
with approved security.
Given under my hand this 10th day of
February, 1897. W. L. GRAHAM
Crk Circuit Court Fairfax Co.
feb1l 1aw4w
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ELY BROTHERS,
56 Warron Street, New York Git,

SO Warren Street, New York City.
Rev. John Reid, ijr., of Great Falls, Mont !.
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. 1
can emphasize his statement 1T is q posi-.
tive cure for catarrh if used rs directed. y
Rev Francis W. Poole, Pastor Central Pros.
Church, Helena, Mont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25

A GENERAL MEETING of the Stock
N holders of the WASHINGTON, ALIEN
ANDRlA AND MOUNT VERNON RAIL
WAY COMPANY will be held at its
principal otice, No. II south Fairfax street
Alexandria, Va. on THURSDAY. the 11th
day of March, 1897, at 1890 o'clock m,
t which time an election will be hell for
officers and directors to serve for the ensuing
year aud such other business transacted as
may be brought before the meeting. BY
order of the Board of Dir ctors.
febS I'd f. K. NIPPLE. Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25

A MEETING OF the stockholders Of the
Ia JEFFERSON HOTEL COMPANY is
hereby called r MARCH 18th 1897, at
the company's office, Alexandria Va
W. w. MARMADUKE,
CALVIN HOLLAND,
w S. BRONSON,
feb12 Id Holders Of Majority Of Stock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25

A GENERAL MEETING of the Stock
N holders of the MOUNT VERNON CON-
STRUCTION COMPANY will be held at
its principal office. No. Ill south Fairfax
street, Alexandria, Va on THURSDAY, the
11th day of March, 1897. st 1:15 o'clock
D. m, at which time an election will be held
for officers and direc,ors to serve for the en-
suing year and such other business trans
acted as may be brought before the meeting.
By oder of the Beard OF Directors
JAMES S. SWARTZ, Secretary
,ohQ ~
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
Ship Groceries Free 100 Miles!

We've packed and
shipped so many goods
that we thoroughly un-
derstand what is re-
quired by camping
parties, on yachting
cruises, picnicS and all
sorts of quick lunch
cons.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
The FIREMtN'S INQUESTS
A Verdict of Accidental Death
Was Rendered in All
Three Cases.
Fire Department Officials Testified
That the Building Was Well
Constructed.

One inquest was held yesterday upon
the bodies of Timothy Hallinan, John
Moholy and Frank Keller the three fire.
men who week ago to-day were crushed
to death beneath the falling walls of the
burning cracker bakery on Folsom street,
between Fourth and Fifth. After listen
ing TO the testimony of the witnesses, the
substance of which has already been pub
lished, the jury brought in a verdict OF
accidental deaths.
John Wills, the assistant engineer, told
of the work done at the big fire and the
walls falling apart being caused by the
chip" roof falling in when the supports
were burned away. He described the
finding OF the bodies after the walls fell.
Thomas Fernandez, the district engi-
neer, also described the disaster and said
that the east and west walls were shaken
out of place and fell from the shock of the
first that tumbled. He said that three
years ago, and as late as six months ago,
be had inspected the building and found
it 10 be in a safe condition.
John McCluskey, the acting engineer.
Matthew kelleher contractor, and sew
eral others, testified that the building was
strong and as safe as the average of such
structures.
The verdict of the jury, as stated, was
accidental.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
AN UNKNOWN DROWNED.
a Man, Apparently n Laborer, Meet
His Death i'm the Bay.

a Man, Apparently n Laborer, Meets
His Death i'm the Bay.
An unknown man, about 40 years OF
age, was drowned in the bay, off the foot
of Francisco street, last evening at 6
o'clock. He was seen struggling in the
water by August Peterson, a longshore-
man, who procured boat and went to
the drowning mans rescue. AS the un-
known was about TO sink for the last time
Peterson grasped him ard drew him int
the boat. When the dock was reached
Peterson procured the assistance OF John
Bowen and Richard Davis and the now
uncon' cious man was rolled over barrel
All efforts to revive him. however, were
without avail and he expired within a few
minutes. The Coroner's office was no.
tihed and the body was removed to the
Morgue.
The deceased was a man OF medium
height, wearing an auburn beard and
mustache. He was dressed in a brown
coat and dark trousers and waistcoat.
Just how the drowned man came to get
into the water is mystery No one saw
him fall, and judging from the struggle
be made in the water to keep above the
surface ii is not believed that he volun-
tarily plunged in with the purpose OF
ending his lie.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
VIII. .CH IS THE
MORE BENEFICIAL 2
Comparison Between Medi-
cal and Scientific Dis
C0VerieS.
Far-Reaching Benefits of a New
Treatment for Mems
Diseases.
The Hudson Medical Institute Is Ef
fecting Cures in All Parts of
the Country.

The master minds of the twentieth CEN
tury are not confined to legislative or col
legiate halls.
In the medical world there are men of
learning and ambition whose achieve
ments far surpass the political strategies
of the statesman or the lunar discoveries
OF the astronomer. Researches into ma
terra medica which reveal remedies that
will ameliorate the physical condition of
afflicted humanity are of far more i'm
portance than the solving of problems of
abstruse philosophy or the discovery of
the tail OF lost comet. 1t is only a small
traction of the race that are interested in
such things; the world at large honors
the man or institution that can benefit it
either physically or financially, and those
who are fortunate enough TO attain that
distinction are few indeed.
The Hudson Medical Institute of this
City has earned that distinction, Tor
through the medium of Hudyan, a
remedio-treatment of their own discov-
erv, they are succe ssfully treating that
class of mems diseases due to worry, folly
or exCesses of various kinds.
This conclusion j. forced upon one who
has visited the institution and read the
testimonials which have been voluntarily
given by the afflicted whose sufferings
have become a thing OF the past. Ii is
evident that these expressions of graft
lude are spontaneous, sincere and
prompted by a heartfelt desire to afford
tangible proof 10 others that the causes OF
their misery can be effectually removed.
These offerings come from all over the
nlted States-several were even noticed
from British Colum bia and the Hawaiian
Islands-all of which indicates that the
treatment can be successfully admins
tered without the necessity of coming to
San Francisco. The Institute has re-
duced the matter OF consultation, advice
and treatment to an exact system, and
the following letter shows how it works
NEW ORLEANS La, March 8. 1897
Hudson Medical Institute, corner Stockton ard
Market, Cty-GENTLEMEN; Enclosed you will
lind report OF my condition, which l have
carefully filed out AT present l am feeling
spIendid, considering my condition before
mmencing your treatme Mt. So far l do not
regret one cent of the money that have paid
out, and VIII continue with your advice and
medicine until l am permanently well.
notice considerable change in the color of my
eyes, and / can talk now without my heart
huttering. Wishing you every success 1 re-
main yours truly,
DAVID WILLIAMS. 217 St. Charles ave.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
CARS SOON TO
Be IN SONORA
Already Twenty.one Miles
of the Sierra Line Are
Finished.
Yosemite and Tuolumne Stages
Now Run to Cooperstown,
Instead OF 0akda e.
Track to R ach Chinese Camp in
Fifty Days-From 500 o GOO
M at Work.

T. W. Bullard, president of the West
Coast Construction Company, having in
charge the new Sierra Railroad, is among
the arrivals at the Palace. Mr.. Bullard
tells an interesting story of the progress
of the work on the mountain line. He
says that twenty-one miles of track are
already laid and that in about twenty-five
days the track will b, laid to Crimea
House, in the mountains.
Already the road is doing business
from Oakdale to Cooperstown, a distance
of nineteen miles" said Mr.. Bullard.
The two stage lines that have hitherto
been doing business from Oakdale have
removed to Cooperstown. One OF these
lines is run by w. A. Nevills and ne is
taking passengers into the Yosemite Val
ley. He has all he can carry. The other
line is run by a man named Barnett and
he goes to jamestown, Sonora, Colum bi IA
and other places in TuoIumne. HIS stages
are also We'll loaded.
The Southern Pacific on Thursday put
on special train from San Francisco to
connect with our road. 1t leaves here at
A NJ. and arrives at Oakdale and con-
meets with our train at 2:30 P. NJ, enabling
US 10 get our passengers into Sonora from
the end Of our line by stage al P. NJ. This
saves the night stage ride. Stages Will
begin running between Coo perstown and
Couiterville next week. Wells Fargo have
put an agent on our trains and we are also
carrying United States mails.
I'VE have large force OF men at work
on construction, somewhere between 500
and 60. There is good deal of rock
wock and heavy cutting. 1t is especially
heavy through QuIgley Canyon, which is
just ahead of US. There are also quite
number of bridges 10 build. These are
from 100 TO 125 feet long. We expect to be
In Chinese Camp, twelve miles from So
nora, in forty or fifty days. We expect to
reach Sonora, torty-sevel miles from Oak
dale, and have trains running by Octo-
ber."
The road filed a passenger rate of
cents mile with the State Railway Com
mission, but this vas deemed exorbitant.
MI. Bullard says the rate will be lowered
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13

The price of a thing
is generally what it is
worth; competition
regulates that. The
higher the price the
better the quality, as a
rule; but price doesn't
always guarantee the
quality; the reputation
of the seller counts.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
Two Insolvent Dehtnrs-

Henry Christman, Iivery-s table Keeper. is
insolvent. He owes $3.50 50 and has 5000
worth OF availab e property.
George w. Davis, physician and surgeon, 633
Suffer street, is also bankrupt His creditors
live in Santa Rosa, Fresno, Oakland and other
parts OF California, some even hailing from
Massachusetts,. His debts amount 10 S34 :
800 o5 HIS available assets consist of bills
receivable aggregaung $500.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
The IhurloW.

This viii announce the opening of a first
class candy and ice cream parlor at 124
Kearny street The management has adopted
the system OF selling only the very best con-
fectionery at popular prices. Goods are man.
ufactured on the premises in small quantities
for daily supply This enterprise is started
with the expectation that the general public
wlll give ii trial and be convinced of lis
honesty of purpose. A new departure is the
serving OF all imported French, Italian and
Swiss cordials in the latest style of European
cafes.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
Merchants YictImized.

Edward Ransom, sailor 10 years of age
was booked at the City Prison last night on
two charges of obtaining goods by false pre-
lenses by Detectives Egan and S'lvey. He is
accused OF obtaining from r. n. Mason & Co.,
ll9 Front street. tfIy pounds of white lead by
representing 1t was 1or E. H. Kittrick one OF
the customers. He also obtained a quantity
OF oil from NJ adison & Co., 80 Steuart street
by representa- ng it was for w. P. Fuller & Co.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
CHAPEL WINDOW OF THE MARIA KIP OppuANAcp

eaty
by
nanhof
together
alton
m nectIrg
ga ofteM
have in ~ gs,wo eCaiou
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
Park Music To-Day.
New Divorce Suits

Suits for divorce have been filed as follows
Max Levin ag gainst Lena Levin, for desertion
Bolette H. Lund against Edward Lund, fol
failure to provide.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13

TELEPHONE GRANT ia.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
80 pieces 42-lNCH TUFTED CHECKS, tw

III d good variety ...........,......Pflce QOo
We
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13
50 pieces ALL-WOOL DIAGONAL in two shades Of navv
goods full 50 inches wide e....... Price 26C yard.

''Pf''e SOC y
Worth !
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-13

40 pieces FANCT OHEVIOI SUTIINGS I52 inch
in stripes, checks and plaid effects. Price 70
Worth so
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-11
ENTERIIINII 4 MS.
Hyperion Theater,

FRANCIS WILSON NEXT MONDAY
 That great popular favorite, Francis Wilson, appears at the Hyperion thea ter next Monday evening. The regu- lar orchestra will be augmented to twenty pieces for MT Wilson's special benefit. In Half a Kine' MT, Wilson has found as comfortable vehicle as "The Merry Monarch" which it rasenl- bles in style, but not at all in sub stance. It is just the sort of piece, more extravaganza than comic opera, in which MT. Wilson revels and in which the public like him best. He plays a harmless vagabond very like the disreputable character in "Ermi- nie," which Mir. Wilson used to inter- pret with such success. Miss Chaser appears as the heroine. Sale of seats now open. Prices 75 cents, $1 and $150 A grand welcome will no doubt be giv- en Francis Wilson and his fine compa- ny in New Haven.
 CHARLES FROHMAN'S NEVER
 AGAIN"
 After a month of the greatest success at the Boston Museum, Charles Froh- man was compelled by honorable fol- lowing of contracts to withdraw his acknowledged funniest, most success ful and best played character comedy, "Never Again. at the very height of its success, and he decided to visit some ten principal cities of New Eng land with the entire Boston company, which also is almost exactly the fam ous New York cast, and with also the entire metropolitan scenic effects and appointments. New Haven was one of the cities chosen, and this now famous production will be given at the Hyperi- on theater on Friday and Saturday evenings, December r and IS, with a special popular matinee, with splen- did cast. Sale of seats opens Wednes- day, December 15. Evening, regular prices-a good balcony seat reserved for 50 cents; matinee, 25 cents, 50 cents and 75 cents-nO higher.
 ANTHONY HOPE.
 Anthony Hope will appear at the Fly perion on December 20.