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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

PERsoNAL.-Judge and Mrs. Turner
are visiting this week kindred and
friends in aud near Alexandria. War
Zen Sentinel.
Miss Sara Daingei field, who has
been visiting Miss Mamie Stokes, ia
Baltimore, has returned to her home in
this city.
Col. F. L. Smith, of Alexandria, was
among the visiting lawyers in town
this week Culpeper Exponent.
Mrs. Mary A. Entwisle is very ill at
her home on south Fairfax street.
Miss Florence II. Wise has gone to
st. Louis to visit friends.
The Misses Elbrey, of Sandy
Spring, are visiting Mrs. II. S. Wat.
ties, on Cameron street.
Major Thomas P. Wallace, of Fred.
erioksburg, was in the city to-day and
was warmly greeted by his many
friends.
1t was not Mr. Harvey McVeigh, of
Culpeper, but his SOD, who has secured
a position in Chicago, mention of which
was made in yesterdays GAZETTE.
Mr.. VIM. W. Welker, of north Pitt
street, last night celebrated his 2lst
birthday with stag party, which was
attended by many of his friends. The
evening was pleasantly spent in dane.
ing and other amusements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Threatening weather with snow or
showers is indicated for the middle AT.
lantic States on Saturday.
DR.. Crawford will give his illustrated
lecture on Egypt in St. Paul's lecture
room this evening at o'clock.
The John Hay Industrial School re.
opened its doors last Monday, the new
building being finished. Katie Ander-
son, of Washington, has been appointed
as one of it's teachers.
Jerusalem Baptist Church, near Fair
fax station, will be dedicated on Sun
day. the 2Sth inst. Rev. Mr.. Thomas,
of Washington, will preach the dedica-
tory sermon at IL o'clock a. m. on that
day.
The parrot which escaped from the resi-
dence of Mr. VIM. Wheatley, on upper Duke
street or Wednesday evening, was caught
to-day in tree at the corner OF CamerDn and
Alfred streets by number of boys and re-
stored to its owner
An erroneous report was in circulation
around the wharv' 5 yesterday evening TO tho
effect that the tug Templar had been wrecked
at The mouth of tho river. 1t is SAID that tie
tug is now at Piney Point arranging tow.
On the Sd of next month Mount Vernon
Council, Daughters Of America, of this city,
will present. to the managers of Mount Yer.
non tho United States flag to be raised over
the tomb of George Washington.
Miss Clara Haggart. daughter of Mr.. An
drew Hsggart, died at her home on upper
Prince street at 10 o'clock this morning
The deceased had been sufferer from con-
sumption for some time.
Yesterday in taking the garbage from
Third ward residence three silver spoons
were found among the waste aud restored TO
The mistress of The mansion by the driver of
the garbage cart.
The Alexandria German Club. which has
recently. been recognized, will give their
first german Of the season at McBurney's
Hall next Friday night. DR.. Lewis Greene
will lead
Richard L. c. Ficklin, the little thirteen.
months son of Mr.. Vianney ficklip, died
last night at his home ON Duke street OF
membranous Group, after a few days illness.
The handsome bar room fixtures formerly
used at the old Ell Dorado restaurant IN this
city were this morning shipped TO Washing
ton, where they had been sold.
Mess.s. Studio and Kelly have completed
tho paving on Lee street, between Duke and
Wolfe, and this square is now one Of tie best
paved in the city.
In the Corporation Court today NJ ]. &.
Mansfield renewed his commission as notary
public.
Rev. D. L. Greenfield, of Washington, will
preach at the NJ. P. Church tonight.
The water maiLs will be flushed tomorrow
evening commencing at 2 o'clock.
A Bell telephone, No. o., has been placed
in the Postal Telegraph office.
The County Court meets on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

poLIoE CoURT.-Mayor G.. L. Simp.
son presiding.-The following cas-,
were disposed of this morning:
Edward Porter, colored, arrested by
Officer Atkinson, charged with stealing
clothing from John Thomas, was dis.
missed.
James Richards, colored, arrested by
officer Roberts, for conducting business
without license, was dismissed.
Henry Munson, colored, arrested by
Officers Belts and Beach, for assault on
Walter Washington, was fined 50 so.
Harrie Fountain, arrested BY Officer
Atkinson, for assaulting and beating
Celia Fountain, was fined g 80 or given
20 days on the chain gang.
J. p. May was arrested this evening
for peddling watches without license.
John Hawkins, colored, was arrested
this evening for disorderly conduct.
Night RepOrt.-Last night was clear
and cool. Three prisoners and twenty
seven dodgers were at the station
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
.roUoR SELLING IN THE COUNTY

LIQUOR SIZZLING IN THE COUNTY
George WOLF was brought before JUS
tjoe Sellers in the county yesterday
charged with selling liquor or Sunday.
The arrest was made upon information
sworn to By Charles Jackson and Eddie
Jackson, colored. The boys, accord
dig to their story, were walking up
the road Sunday with two girls, when
crowd came out of Wolz's saloon aud
ATTEMPTED to kidnap the females. At
tar the party had escaped the boys
went back to the place and bought
some liquor. As they were both minors,
an addltloDal charge was placed against
Woiz At the trial the defendent en-
,ertd a plea of guilty, ard the mini.
mum fine OF $25 aud costs was imposed.
Under the law of the State. it is said,
the lowest penalty is always imposed
where plea of guilty is entered. Louis
Smith. q colored resident, of Rosslyn,
il is charged, offered the boys SIS each
TO stay away from the trial. A war.
1aut will be issued for his arrest.
Last week Justice Sellers tried Robt.
Cunningham, who keeps saloon on
the main street in Rosslyn, at the cor
per of what is known asRailroad avenue.
The charges were for selling liquor on
Sunday and selling to minors. The
comrlainants were the two Jackson
BOYS A plta of not guilty was entered,
but the deiendent was held guilty, &C.
c9rding 10 the evidence, and a fine of
$500, with the alternative of six months
10 Jail, was imposed. Iu default of the
fine the prisoner was committed to Jail,
though notice was given that an ap-
peal would be made. Cunningham was
released frosa jail some time Saturday
night, under bond of $500, furnished by
john KiieD.
The case ofJohn w. Potter. who con-
Quoted saloon a. Jackson City, was
brou. h before Justice James H. Lam !,
Wednesday morning. He was charged
with selling liquor Sunday, but as there
was no evidence to convict. Justice
Lane dismissed the case. Warrants
al q out for Joseph Thomas and E. B.
Wyatt, both of whom conducted sa-
looms at Jackson City, and were charg
ed with selling liquor Sunday, Octo-
Der II. 1t was understood by the court
that the men had permanently left the
State, and the warrants were nolle
pressed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

R. 3 LEE CANA called meeting
OF R. e. Lee Camp, Con fe derate Veter-
ans. WAS held last night, Commander
Ramsay presiding, who stated the OBJ
ject of the called meeting to be the con-
sideration of an invitation from the
Aune Lee Memorial Association to at
tend the bazaar to be held at Armory
Hall next week. The Camp resolved
to attend in uniform OH such night as
may be designated by the LADY man
ayers and also promised their hearty
cooperation in the undertaking. and
requested such members who attend
Individually to wear their uniforms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

NEW SToRE.-The new grocery
store at the southwest corner Of King
and Alfred streets is generally con-
coded to be one of the neatest and most
attractive ever opened in this city. The
store, which is an old stand, has been
completely metamorphosed, and every.
thing has been rendered modern and
up.to date. Mr.. Harry S. Barker, a
well-known and popular AlexaDdrian, ia
manager, and having had much expe-
Gience in the grocery business, the sue
cess of the new store is assured. The
stock is one of tho most elaborate aud
best selected in the city, and all who
desire to purchase choice table iuxuries
and delacatessen should call.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

There is nothing of special interest to note
II buSine: affairs and money is still in limit
ed circulation. Rates here are unchanged.
la New York yesterday money on cali was
steady at 1aa2 per cent last loan 2; closed
11ea2 per cent. Prime mercantile paper 3 Y
al y per cent. In Baltimore there has been
only limited demand for money in ihe week
and rates have ruled easy at 3a4 Per cent. on
call with bank accommodations and discounts
obtained at 4a6 per cent But little is doing
in local shares which remain unchanged.
NEW YORK, Nov. 19-Higher prices
from London gave the motive for most of the
rise at the opening of the Stock Exchange
here to-day. The general market moved
narrowly and was very dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
Something TO Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitter5. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys, and aids these organs in
throwing off impurities in the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appetite.
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very best
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try 1t.
Sold for SOC. or S1.0O per bottle at E.
l.. Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
How to Cure Bilious Collie.

I suffered for weeks with collie and
pains in my stomach caused by bil.
iousness and had to take medicine all
the while until 1 used Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
which cured me. I have since recon-
mended it to a good many people-Mrs.
F. Butler, Fairhaven. Conn. Persons
who are subject to bilious collie can
ward off the attack by taking this re.
medy as soon as the first symptoms ap-
pear. Sold by ]. H. Janney, Druggist
FOL King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

Masonic ANNIVERSARY. "A big
crowd is expected 10 be out at Roberts
Chapel Sunday night to witness 5snd
anniversary of the colored masonry IN
this city. Rev. Robert Il. Robinson, OF
Cumberland, Md, will preach the an,
nlyersary sermon, Lincolp. Acacia ana
Universal lodges will be in attendance
Andrew J. Turley will be the marshal
OF the evening. Grand Master a. NJ.
Jones, of Norfolk, will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

BAzAR.-The ladies who are mansg-
ing the Anne Lee Memorial bszar met
last night and completed the arrange
menls for the bazaar which will be open
ed on Monday next. There will be
many new and interesting features.
Capt Frank Cunningham will sing OF
night and the Gibson pictures will be
presented on another, aud each night
there will be an interesting and enter
tanning programme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

The M. Schiller Beef Company will
have for sale tomorrow full supply Ct
home. smoked sausage, sausage meat
and pork buildings and home grown
celery F; also q large supply of tiapp' d
rabbits, dressed turkeys, chickens and
home dressed meat caulitlower, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

MANN CATs.-Mr. R. IT. Wattles to.
Gay received crate containing three
beautiful Manx cats, which were sent
10 him BY naval officer who is now IN
London, and which were shipped direct
from the Isle of Man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

A convention of the Christian Endeavor
society of this section will be held at Falls
Ihu'ch to morrow. The Alexandria DELE
sst's will be N s. Greenawsy, S. w. Good
son Mary A. Penn, Annie NJ. Lucas, Ruth
II,ttyior, Bessie Lyles and Hettie Pit;msn.
Inc convention will be in session during only
one day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

The LIBRLED STEAMERs.-In Wash
ineton yesterday, in the case OF Agnew
y 20. against the steamers Charles
Manchester and River Queen, now
bending in the Supreme Court OF the
District of Columb ia, answers were hled
10 the libels by the receivers and repli-
cations to the answers by the libellnnts
and the case was referred to the audi
Tor to take testimony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

i'm. Tbirsweni. of Grcsbeck, Tex, says
that when he has spell of indigestion, and
fee bad and sluggish, he takes two OF De-
Wits Little Ear'y Rsers at night and he 10
all right the next morning. Many thou sanGs
of Others do the same. Do you! Charies u.
Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

New YORK CATTLE MARKET. Nov. 49,
Beeyes-no trading; beef sold at 94aSAc
per ID. Calves-market slow and weak !;
yeals $5s7.75 per 100 lbs; grsssers $3a
375; Westerns S3a4 per 100 lbs. Sheep
and ambs-msrket steady sheep $3a4.75
per 100 lbs; lambs $55e6 per leo lbs. Hogs
market higher at So. 75a4 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

WEATHER fROBABILITIEs.-Fo this
,,c,;on partly cloudy weather tonight; Sat.
r,5ay threatening weather; warmer: south
erly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
LOCAL MATTERS.

en-, rises tomorrow at ITO and sets at
40 High water at 1926 8. m. and
400 d. In.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

RICHMOND MARKET, Nov. 19.-The Offer
ings during the week have been light. Wheat
is shade firmer and Corn shade lower thsn
last week. We quote: Flour So 5Oa5 rs
for fine to patent family brands; Wheat 93a
81; Corn 31a33; Rye 49a50; Oats 23a26.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
PERSONAL.

VIZ c. W.-Am going 20 W rk in about
w two weeks Do not write again I'M
til YOU see my address in this paper.
- LENA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Nov. 49,
Cattle.-The demand for cattle was slow, ex.
cept for few extra good lots; native beef
steers sold at Sd 4O45, extra choice shipping
beeves So 3Oa5 40, common steers 80 TOAD,
good fed Texas cattle 81 35a4. 90, stockers
and feeders S3.50a4.35. Hogs.-There was
q fair demand for hogs and prices were about
steady; sales were made at S3.25a5 so for
the comnonest, tho bulk of the hogs going at
$3.371aa3 so. Sheep.-Trade in sheep and
lambs was slow aud prices were lower sheep
were saleable at $2.50a4.65 for poor 10
prime. rangers selling at So 90, and fed
Westerns at 81 5Oa5 65. Lambs sold at
So. 75a6. IS, choice at 81 8Oa5.75.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-F!our-state and
Western dull but firmer. Rye Flour steady.
Wheat-options opened firm on bullish BUS
sian crop estimates and advanced sharply on
higher late cables and heavy receipts Dec
96&a975s; Jan 967sa97A.. Bye quiet No
2 Western 50t Conceptions opened firm
and advanced with wheat; Dec 81 OLGA
1926. Oats-options opened quiet but steady
trark white 27s33la. Beef quiet Pork
cul,. LAID steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

CHICAGO, Nov 19-Wheat showed con-
siderable strsnth at the opening to-day both
ter opened at 9OAa9O4s. while the opening
Price for December 95E was at 44c advance
The price of May was quickly hoisted to 81.
1t reacted later to 907s There was large
buying of December again, one finn taking all
offerings at 959.. Corn was quiet and firm !
May opened 1sc higher at 297sa3O and sold
st 30. Oats were again the cer ire of activity
May opened 1ssAc higher at 221Ha22S5 de-
clined to 22Aa22ss and reacted to 2Z9sa
22a. December opened E4c higher at 22A,
declined to 217s. advanced to 22as and le-
acted later to 221s January Pork opened
shade higre7 at SO 30a9 S21b and sold at
So 80. January Lard opened a sha,le lever
at 81 80. December Ribs opened 21Rc lower
at 81 221h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 19.-Flour dull
and unchanged. Wheat f1mer; spot and
month 97lsa974s; Dec 97&a972s; May
94h bid steamer No 2 red 921ha92Ss /;
southern wheat by sample 92a98; do on
grade 93a99. Corn irmer spot, month and
Dec 33a33ls; Nov or Dec, new or old, 32ys
a33 Jan 32%4a33; steamer mixed 31a31 IA !;
southern white and yellow corn 31a35. Oats
frmer; No 2 white 20lhs29; No 2 mixed
25lbaZ6. Rye steady; No nearby SO ; No
2 Western 81 sales. Hay firm demand fair;
choice timothy $13 90. Sugar strong and
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

-IDEIITY CoCKRoAcH, BEDBUG and
+ RAT PASTE Just received and for sale
- hAA WAKEFIELD s. HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
LOST.

- OsT-Wednesday night on Patrick
! street. between Queen aud King streets
- o' oSTRICH NECKPIFC The finder
iT" E. literally rewarded if returned TO Miss
E E1ii NJ ROTCHFORD, No. 1908 Queen
BLANonN ~ nov1S st
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
Your choice for 1Oc Each.

TABLE No. 2-Includes China Bread and
Butter Plates, Sauce Dishes, Tea Cups and
saucers. Pom Bon Dishes, Cream Pitchers,
Sugar Dishes, After.dinner Cups and ssucers,
Sugar and Cream Sets, etc,
Your choice for 15c Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

WANTED.
A GO D WOMAN to cook, wash ard iron.
pafarences REQUIRED. Call st No. 1854 2Sth
street. n W.. Washington. D. G. no1o 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Nov. 19.-The
market during the eek has been quiet with
little change in prices, though wheat is weak
or. We quote: Flour So 5Oa5 70 Tor fine
to patent roller; Wheat 9Oa93 Corn ga
So Rye 4Oa42; Oats 20a23; Butter 15a
20: Eggs 16si1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

The market closed quiet with no change to
note in quotations and the offerings of grain
are light. Country Produce is finn at quo
tations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

TABLE No. 4-Contains many choice
pieces of China in new decorations, including
Fancy Plates, Fancy Cups and Saucers, Salad
Bowls, Cake Plates, Svrups, sterling.top Salts
and Peppers, Meat Dishes. Jelly Dishes, etc.
Your choice for SOC Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

TABLE No. 3-Contains large assortment
of fine China Tea Cups and Saucers, Bon Bon
Dishes, Csndlesticks, Tea Plates, After-dinner
Cup and saucers, Dinner Plates, sslad Bowls,
Pin Trays, Pen Trays, ETC., etc.
Your choice for 25c Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

Extraordinary Values in China.
We placed on four center tables yesterday
assortments of tho choice China and Cut Glass
purchased at the
Auction Sale of Geo. Borefeldt & Co.,
at Less Than Half Usual
Prices.
TABLE No. 1.-Incudes FANCY Plates,
Sauces D shes. Cups and Saucers, Pin Trays,
Salad Bowls, Soup Plates, Bread and Butter
Plates, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
Sheen and Lambs-The market has been

Sheep and Lambs-The market has been
active at the prices ruling on Monday for
both sheep and lambs. sheep sell at 21sa
41ac per Id, and fey extra at 41bc per Id.
Lambs sell at 44a51hc per lb gross.
Swine.-There is moderate demand for
hogs at the quotations ruling on Monday.
Good light far Western hogs at $4.16a4.2
per 100 lbs gross, those from other points
$3.75a4 per 100 lbs. Light pigs So; 6Oa
3.75, and roughs at $2.25a3 per LOO lis
gross.
Fresh Cows.-There is very light Offer
ing of mich cows and good demand pre-.
walls at $2Oa50 per head.
Calves-Veals arc very dull and range at
4las51hc per Id and extra at &c, decline of
900 on all good, and 81 on common stock
Roughs nominally at $3a5 per head and not
wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

xrTANTED-FoUR YOUNG MEN to
w work in Alexandria and Fairfax coun ,
tics Va Address =. o. HARKER, No. 3O5
iupstsirs) King street, Alexandria, Va or
call ON tuesday, Thursday or Saturday IN the
o ca. ~ nov1S 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
w ANTED.

WANTED
TWO YOUNG MEN at No. SOB (upstalrs)
King street, Alexandria, Va. Call SATURDAY
hatwean I and p N II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET Nov. IS
Refined Sugars-Cut loaf 5.7Oc per pound !;
Standard powdered 5.25c per h., Cubes
Zoe per Id; Standard granulated 5.O3c
p.r Id; fine graduated 5.OSc per ID; Dia-
mond A 8 csc per ID; Crystal A 6.Ooc per
ID Confectioners' A 494c pei ID; Columbia
4.7Oc per ID; Keystone A q. zoe per ID !;
Follows 3 SSa430c per ID. The market
was firm with moderately active demand.
CoFFEE.-The market for spot Bio closed
steady. with quotations on the basis of 6tc
mar ID for No. Rio. Mild Coffees were
9uiet at the following quotations. Santos
Ss13c pcr lb, Maracaibo Hal 1ac; Java 25
eS6G,c per ID. fancy do. 29a30c Mocha
a1a21lac pOr Id. Futures closed barely
steady.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Nov IS
Reef cattle There was considerable falling
off in the offerings at the yards IS compared
with last week, chiefly of the better grade,
and values for them were shade stronger
than they were then, while common light
cattle snd stockers were we'll represented and
we're Oa15c easier than last week. Prices
of Beef Cattle this week ranged IS follows:
Bast....... ......................... 20
Generally rated first quality. 10 SO
Medium or good fair quality. = 70 20
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and :, oo ~
of the Cattle received 1927 came from Vir-
rinia-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19
Thanksgiving H chen Requisites.

ThanKSglVlng HI Chen requisites.
Everything needed in the modern kitchen
eau be found in our complete House Furnish.
ing Department. We call especial attention
to tho
10xl4 Inch Double Roasting Pans, which
we offer at 800 each.
Measure the size of your oven and VIC will
fit fifth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-11-19

CHREDED AND WHOLE GOLDFISH, new
~ ADO ''0''' 80 j. G. MTLBURN
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-07-28
rBE .BALlooN AsCENsIoN.

a Big Crowd In Town Saturday.
Agreeably to the arrangement he
had made to that effect, Prof Joe
Eisele made his balloon ascent and
parachute Jump on Saturday after
noon. The fact that he was to
make the ascension attracted an
immense crowd of people into town
and as the hour approached for the
exhibition Main street was lined
with expectant people. Once the
arrangements were begun there was
far less than the usual delay In get
ting the monster balloon initiated.
By about half-past 8 o'clock all
was ready and Eisely with his arms
about a horizontal bar suspended
beneath the balloon rapidly ascend
ed into space to an altitude cal
culated at about 2, 900 feet. whence
he dropped safely and easily to the
ground in the street between Hon.
Rankin Wiley's and Mr. Campbell's
properties. The parachute opened
BEAUTIFULLY and the descent was as
pretty sight as the ascension.
The whole exhibition did not last
more than about quarter of an
hour, but it was watched with
breathless interest by all and the
unanimous verdict was that every
thing had been carried out in a
most entertaining manner. This
81 the 965th ascension Eisele has
made, and in all that number he
has only once been unfortunate
enough to meet with an accident.
The balloon is 81 by 65 feet in di-
mansions and the parachute, of
the professors own design, % by
so feet. Eisele dropped $50 feet
before the parachute opened, but
landed without the slightest incon-
venience, and on his return to
town was warmly greeted and con
graduated by the large crowd still
assembled in the vicinity of the
ascension. Next Sunday he will
make an ascension at Wellston, O.,
and the following week at Gallipo-
lis, and it is not improbable that in
the near future he will revisit
Point Pleasant.