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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A little child of Mr.. Foard, Of No. 203
Queen street, is sick with sclrlet fever.
Mr R. H. Havener sent to this office to-day
pitcher of fine cider which was emf ,yed by
all who drank it.
A crossed wire burned out the incandescent
lights at the Washington street station of the
electric railway last night.
G. L. Boothe, commissioner, has sold 10
Ella Frazier a lot at the southwest corner of
Q 'ean and Payne streets for 5000.
in the chess tournament in Washington oil
Saturday night MI Harris. of this city, de.
feated Mr. Tibtitts, of Washington.
Rosie Moore was arrested this evening
charged with selling liquor without license.
She was subsequently, dismissed by the
Mayor
The Western Union Telegraph Company
will remove its office 10 the building on the
north side of King street, between Fairfax
and Royal.
last night at the Baptist Church WAS post
pen ID on account Of the Indictment weather
until some night next month.
Judging from tho small crowd in attend
ancc at the opening Of the Luctgert trial in
Oh cago to-day, public interest in the pre-
ce'iings has fallen of greatly.
Mrs. May Lash, wife of Mr.. Lee ash, suf.
fercd painful injuries yesterday afternoon
from fall over rocking chair in one of the
rooms of her residence on Prince street.
Charles Parker, who was on October 18th
last sent 10 Jail for twenty.four hours and
fined $50 on the charge OF conducting policy,
was to-day, on the petition OF Mr.. j. 81.
Greene, his attordcy, lc eastd from further
custody.
In the Court of Appeals in Washington
yesterday in the case of the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company vs. Davis
argument was commanded by MIR. 4. B Du.
vail for appellant, continued Ivy MIR. 81. E.
Davis for sppelec an ! concluded by MIR. N.
Wilson for appellant
As stated in the Gazette of that day. tho
Es!ello Randall. the new steamer which is
being built fox tho Washington and Glymont
route was launched Yesterday morning at
Baltimore. among those present at the
launch were Messrs VIM I Moore, Will F.
Carne and Mr.. Frank Carin, OF this city.
Workmen are now engaged with pile
driver in erecting ice breakers on each side
of the long pie which coLncct Fort Sheri.
dan with the channel Of tho Potomac river.
Tho place, named Sheritan's Point over a
century ago, afforded special suggestion for
the naming of the nav loct after the cavaly
commander Of the u ion amy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

SUNDAY CUNNING around and in
New Alexandria has of late become so
open and fragrant that residents of that
neighborhood are loud in their COM
plants of the practice. The week day
sport they can bear with COM
plaisance but to have the constant bang
bang from all sorts of firearms on the
Sabbath as if fourth of July celebra-
ton was on band is beyond their pow
or OF endurance. A we'll known resi-
dent of that neighborhood Is open in his
statement that the gunners, both white
and black, are unmindful of the charact.
er of game bagged or the premises in
vadeds, as igns Of mo trespass" and
"posted land" are ignored if not
otherwise destroyed. A pet cat came
back with bleeding wounds which the
owner was charitable enough to a
tribute to a nervous marksman who
possibly mi5took it for rabbit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

ROYAL ARCANUM.-At a meeting Of
Alexandria Council No. 627, Royal
Arcanum, held last night, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
term: Representatives to Grand Coun-
Gil, d. H. Appich and H. K. Field; Al
ternates, D. Ruben and j. z. Lash;
Regent. Z B. Kemp; Vice Regent, G..
w. Dix; Orator, Henry Hunter; Secrt-
tary, J. L. Alexander; Collector, F. j..
Pollard; Treasurer, r. W. Arnold;
Chaplain, E. Shinr; Guide, t. l.:
Risheill; Warden, s. B. Pullman, and
Sentry. J. F. Grillbortzer. Trustees,
A. G. Uhler, J. j. Jameson and ID. *.
Field. There was one initiation, end
the committee on entertainment for t1e
installation exercises was appointed.
Other routine business was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

Toys of newness FREQ from old age and
dust, lay the foundation of every budding
youth. We sympathize with those human
reings decaying alive in our State peniten-
tiary. If we ask them what brought them to
this dungeon of death wo may expect about
this reply: Received old dusty toys in the
beginning of life." Avoid dusty toys, they
are dangerous.
DOLLS.
Our assortment of Dolls is large, beautiful
and with low prices.
dozen Kid Bodied Dolls with handsome
face, real hair, shoes and stockings Is inches
long. Our price 25c. Worth 40c.
dozen Kid and Jointed Dolls, 18 and 20
inches long, real hair, shoes and stockings
open snd closed eyes The expression of this
lot OF dolls is sweet. Price 81.
We carry a most beautiful assortment Of
French and German Dolls at prices Of 81 so,
50, 1915 So, 81 and SIS each. Every Dell
of this assortment is new and this seasons
uako Unquestionable the handsomest COL
lection of pretty face dolls ever offered in this
in city.
Childrcp's Doll Carriages Prices Csc
Soc 75c, 81, $3.50, $175, So, 50 so, So
and So so each. We keep our stock of Doll
Carriages complete up to December %.
Tool Chests to instruct the youthful mind
mechanical art.
Drums to develop the uncultivated mind of
the small boy in musical fancies. Prices 20c
to 81 so.
Miniature Pianos laden with mellowness of
exquisite sweetness for tho little angels
girls. Prices Csc to $l.5O.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Received December 9th over 400 dozen
Mems Ladies' and Childrens Haudkerchiefs
This branch of trade VIC excel all othe-s
80 dozen Ladies' Hemstitched Linen Hand
kerchiefs Price 18c. Our price 12lbc. A
Christmas bargain
20 dozen Ladies Linen Homstitched Hand.
kerchiefs of the sheereat linen cloth. Price
25c We think they are cheap at 37lac.
81 dozen Mems Hemstitched Linen Hand
kerchiefs. Price 121ac. Not thread of
cotton in this number and certainly an ele-
CANT Christmas present.
so dozen Mems Hemstitched Linen Hand
kerchiefs Price 25c. We have several
widths of borders in this popular assortment
Nothing moro acceptable than half or one
dozen Linen Handkerchief for Christmas
so dozen Ladies Swiss Embroidery Hand
kerchiefs in an assorted lot Pre- 1870.
Over 100 dozen Ladies, BcS., Girls and
small Cnllurens danQkeIcnleIS. FflLc DC
1Oc and 121ac
Ladies' Hummer" Vests and Pants re-
ceived December 9th. This is our last case
40 dozen for this winters trade. Those who
have boz n waiting for this case of Underwear
will please call Immediately. Price 25c
Worth SOC.
Empty Pocket Books make an acceptable
Christmas present; when filed, the Teceip.
lent lives short life. Prices &c to S5.
TOWELS-We have opened some cho ca
patterns selected expressly for the Christmas
trade. Prices 121ac to SOC.
MEMS SCARFS.-Every shape Of Scarf
msdo in the leading colors. Prices 121ac
25c and SOC
Large stocks OF Mems Iaundered shirts
Collars, Cuffs, Gloves. and suspenders
Ladies Hosiery, Kid Gloves Collars and
Cuffs for the great Chris mss trade.
Prices on new goods are shout half
lower than thoEe asked for old goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15
The Discovery ofthe Day.

Aug. ]. Bogel, the leading druggist
of Shreveport, Lu., says: "Dr. Kings
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough, and it is the best sci
Ter I have" ]. F. Campbell. merchant
of Stafford, Arz., writes 'Dr. Kings
New Discovery is all that is claimed
for it !; it never fails, and is sure cure
for Consumption, Coughs, and Colds;
cannot say enough for its merits Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds is notan expert
ment. 1t has been tried for quarter
of century, and to day stands at the
head. 1t never disappoints. Free
trial bottles at E. L. Aliens Drug
Store,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

Observation-Disclosures j. w. Daniel
was IN tae city tc- lay, having come TO
attend a meeting of the stockholders OF
the Virginia Midland'Raiway co.
Mrs. ID. II. Galloway, of Washington,
isyisiting Mrs. w. H.. Bacon, on King
street.
Miss Mary Powell has returned from
Richmond, where she mas been attend
lux school and will spend the holidays
with her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Johnston.
Mr., B. Wheat continues quite indis-
ea,sd at his home on Duke street.
Mr. James B. Penn and Mrs. Vina K.
ellis we're married at the home OF the
bride, l0S north St. Assph street, yes
,erday evening. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. +. T. Benson. Only
he intimate friends of the bride and
groom were present.
lIr. J. H. McFaddeD, who for several
Years past has efficiently filled the p.-
sliiou as agent in this city of the Stanc-
ard OIL Company, has been notified OF
his transfer to Baltimore, but it is ur-
dersiood that that he prefers AleXan-
aadTia and has declined to accept his
ae@ position. Mr.. ]. G. Mari has been
apponted agent in this city in MIR. Nc
tadleu's PLACE.
Officer Doane is con6Ded to his home
oysickness.
aIr L. c. Barley returned from Rich
mond tc-lay for short stay.
Mr.. Rudolph Claughton, formerly OF
ilis city ard Miss Clarine Nj. Van Horn
were married lin Washington yestei-
Gay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

CHARTER. = Judge Norton to-day
granted a charter to the Columbia
Medical Company, the objects of which
are to buy, make and sell preparatory
medicines. The capital stock is to be
s., 900 and Mr.. G. l.. Boothe is named
as the Alexandria agent. S. A. Fish.
blake, of Washington. is president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

DEATH OF AN OLD CIrIZgN.-Mr.
Stephen swain, one of our Oldest and
b,s known citizens, died at o'clock
ta!. morning at bis late residence, 203
Wolfe street, where ne was born neal
Ii eighty years ago. His death result
eli from stroke of paralysis which he
suffered Friday morning. The deceased
wa. the oldest son OF the late George
". swain, who was q soldier in the
Tar Of 1872. and was for many years
engaged 10 joining and building. Many
oftne finest residences in this city were
erected under his supervision. For a
number OF years he conducted business
ID coniunction with his sou, the late &
H. swain, but subsequently, carried On
MS occupation alone. OF late the it
trinity OF sge and defective eyesight
a.j caused MN to reliuquish business
altogether, and for number oil months
lie had remained indoors. He was at
one time 8 member of the Common
Council of this city, and also served
ioy many years as vice president Of the
ol Hvaiaulion fire company under the
presidency of the late Benjamin Barton.
lie was good and useful citizen and
bis death is much regretted by host
q friends and acquaintance. His
aueral will take place from his late
residence on Friday at 3 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

yIIRGINIA: In the Clerks off &C CT the
v Circuit Court of the city of Alexandria
ON the 14th day Of December, 1897.
John NJ. Johnson admr d. b H. C. t. a. Of
VIM. n. McVcigh, decd, vs. Harvey Nc.
Weigh. VIM n. McVeieb, Mariana Hill and
G, Powell Hill, her husband; Maria L.
Baldwin, james L. Chamberlain and Helen
A. Chamberlain, his wife: Llewel'sn N.
McVeigh, S. J. Wedderburn and A. j. Wed
derburn, her husband Mary addison,
Lizzie Addison, Lloyd addison, Frank Ad.
Olson, widow and heirs -at-lsw of Walter d.
Addison, decd whose names arc unknown,
and John T. Mason, trustee.
Memo. Tire object Of this suit is to obtsin q
decree for the sale of the building and lot of
ground at the northeast corner of King and
ROYAL streets, Alexandria. Virginia, and a
partition of the proceeds of sale between the
estates of VIM n. McYcigh and Augustus E.
Addison in proportion to their respective in
forests
II appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cluse that the defendants, S. J. WedIerburn
and A ]. Weiderburn, her husband, Mary
Addison, Lizzie Addison, Lloyd Addison,
Frank addison. the widow and heirs at law
of Walter D. Addison. deceased, whose names
are unknown, and John T. Mason, trustee
are non. resid hts of this State, 1t is ordered
that the said defendants appear here within
fifteen days after the due publication OF this
order and do what is necessary to protect their
interests in this suit. and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette. newspaper published in the city of
Alexandria, Va, once week for four sue.
cessive weeks, and posted al the 'front.' door
of the Court House of this city.
JOHN 5. BEACH, Clerk,
By ]. T. CALLAHAN, D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15


=, fIGHr.-Two youngsters, pupils OF
Washington School, engaged in fight
Oh Duke street, near Washington, at
loon today, which attracted large
crowd Officer Roberts, according 10
ponce regulations, was at the school
Olllding when the pupils were dis,
Missed, bnt the belligerents kept good
V Tr until they and their respective
Giles turned into Duke street, and got
ga. OF the officers sight, when the mill
ossan Officers Roberts, upon hearing
" Tue disorder, procured a warrant ior
VIZ arrest OF the participants, and IL Is
supposed some who legged on" the
1sAt may become defendants also.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

ODD FELLOWS AT a meeting last
night of Sarepta Lodge, I. o. 0. F., the
following officers were elected i. ..
Hardin N. G.; T. F. Jefries V. G {.
N. Rsuch R. S; W. w. Sherwood F. 5;
w. N. Brissey treasurer; j. Fl. Naylor
chaplain, and w. N. Brissey, IL. Boyd
and G. e. Wood trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


Our display of useful and ornamental articles suitable
ever before.
Choice Pictures in glass enamel at 25c &c., 49, 81,
S1.2o $3.50, S. and 81.
Dainty French Prints in plain gilt, oval and Florentinc
frames from ST. to $3.50
Photograph Frames, hand painted at &c Photograph
Frames, plain and Florentine very dainty from soc ST.
Jewel Boxes with hand painted covers 25c Rich level
Boxes at from soc to ST.
A variety of articles in Aluminium, such as Trays, Pen
Trays Sugar Ster Tea Straners Match Safes Cups and
Saucers, etc, prices from 1oc to 81.
Bsque Figures in large variety from soc to ST. So Ores
den Figures little articles in sterling silver from 10 to
Sterling silver Call Bells 75c Dresden and japanese Comb
and Brush Trays Dresden sets comb brush and mirror
panese dinner gongs and fancy Japanese figures.
Kid Gloves for ladies and gentlemen
large variety of choice Handkerchief silk linen and
muslin We put all purchases of handkerchiefs amounting
81 and over in handsome fancy box free.
Kid Cloves two pairs and over In fancy box free
Every purchase Of 81 in Neckwear in fancy box Free
Special values in Porters Rugs, etc.
Special values in Table Linens Towels, etc.
special sale of fine Muslir Curtains Curtans-a fine
So 3ayard muslin curtain price for sale ST. fine 81
muslin curtain price for this sale S. fine S. muslin curtain
price for this sale S. so pairs fine muslin curtains at $3.50
former prices from S. to $3.50
Rich Elder Down Quilts in Saline, Saline and silk and all
silk, prices SIS to s11
Beautiful Blankets for holiday gifts.
Our Cloak stock been marked down very low in prices
and to induce purchases between this and Xmas we will
allow additional special discount of 10 per cent
M@ONE PRICE.@M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15
OFFICE.

NOMMlSSIONERS OFFICE,
~ ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec ID, 1897.
To Douglass GORDON, Bomo Telephone Com
pspy of Alexandra. Virginia, Eastern Elec
trio Company A. w. armstrong, receiver,
Harry Fleischmann. and all other persons
having claims agains: the Home Telephone
Company, of Alexandria, Virginia.
Take notice that have fixed upon WE'D
NTSDAY, January. 10Th, sos, at o O'Clock
a NJ at my said office in tho city of Alcxan
dria. Vrginia as the time and place when
and where shall proceed to execute tho de-
cree rendered by the Circuit Court of said
city. on the 9th day of December, 1897, in
the chancory cause of Douglass Gordon vs.
HON, Telephone Compsn , of Alexandria.
Va whereby SIN required to ascertain and
report:
First. Ali tho property, real and personal,
and assets of the Home Telephone Company
of 4lexaudrii, Va.
Second All the debts, obligations and La
bliies of said company, Including all liens on
its property, their amounts and prioIi.ies re-
spcctiVely.
Third. All matters and things any party to
this cause may require me TO report.
Given under my hand, rs commissioner in
chancery of said Circuit Court, the date first
above written.
JOHN T. CALLAHAN,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

" NElN!eKER LECTURE.-Rev. DIR.
6 .GUFe' OF Hampden-Sidney Seminary,
s. .,- ~, ., scholarly lecture last night
h, ''s theological Seminary. His sub,
s ~; was Old Testament Criticism, :"
Que ue made a strong argument Tor
H. s,'uS1erValive position in its exegesls.
i'm address abounded in elegant die
nm; hiS manner was fine and he
''' an excellent impression.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

PoLIcE CoURr.-Mayor G. L. Simp-
%H preSjdinq.-The following case
Was =, disposed of this morning :
oI 9homas Bryant, colored, arrested by
DIcer Atkinson charged with assault
Wy ana beating Benjamin Scrivener,
Vas dismissed.
W: Algat Report-Last night was cloudy
a n"u rala until II o'clock. One prison.
s,. aau inIrty-.wo dodgers were at the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

,..,.,xrA MIpLANp RAILWAY.-The
netting of stockholders of the
anu en- Midland Railway Company
VII, t5- lay. Col A. B. Andrews
Wa, bs meeting to order and Mr.. j.
e g. p,rse.wa- called to the chair and
w. II Il made secretary. 4
NJ "a proxies reported that
III # he 60.000 shares OF stock were
.a.s.en,sd oy person or by proxy. The
i,.si.s seventeen directors were
4. 3 Andrews, Fl. c. Ansl y,
-. NJ Backf2r3, ohm w. Burke,
~ r5.,er, John NJ. Daniel, ]. T.
{. Nab Il, John McAnerney,
~ u Masters, John l.. Moorehead, w.
u p.yac. Rohert Pvrtnsr, Thos. F.
H. muel Thomas, G. S. p. Trip
dos ph Wilmer. A resolution
.,a. sd1ptsd consolidating the Virginia
srf.sd Rs,lSay Company with the
sm,be7B Railway Company on bases
49,. ;, ares OF Virginia Midland stock
@-.5yra shares of Southern stock or at
m.q saue o 81 p2rstare Of Midland
..s, IL Gaze The stockholders dis
smiley can apply to the Circuit Court
osPcasoni for settlement. After TIE
.aei li5rs adjourned the directors
.,tarl elected Col. A. B. Andrews
.-..i!-at. Nh ]. f. Hill secretary ano
,Ir IS II Marbury treasurer. The
I-r 5rs approved and ratified the con-
.,iittan Of the Virginia Midland with
t5s S5u.fiern Railway Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

A GREAT
Handkerchief Sale.
We Are Now Ready to do the
Holiday Business Of
Alexandria.
Notwithstanding These Low
Prices We Give Green"
Trading Stamps.

Ladies' Fancy Bordered Handkcrchicfs at
1c. Sc and &c
Ladies' Hemstitched Initial Hsndkerchiefs.
also embroidered, &c.
Ladies' Puro Linen Hcmstitchcd Handkcr-
chiefs 1Oc.
Ladies' Hcmstitched Embroidered Hand
kerchjefs, with drawn work through the cen-
tire. Worth csc. AT 10c.
Ladies' Fine Embroidered Handkerchief,
scolloped or plain edges, white or b!a.k.
Positively 25c value. At 12lac.
Ladies Embroidered Handkerchiefs. Worth
soc. At 25c, 29c and 39c
Gents Linen Finish Handkerchief, hem.
stitched or tape bordered, Sc
Gents Wide Hemstitched handkerchief,
plain white, 1Oc.
Gents Fine Initial Handkerchief Worth
25c. At 1870.
Gents Fancy Pordered handkerchief at
sc, SC. 1Oc and 1870.
Children's Silk Embroidered Hardker-
chiefs at &c.
Gents Silk Mufllers, large size, 49c.
Gents Silk Initial Handkerchief 49c.
E5-A Handsome Handkerchief Box Given
( Away with Every so cent purchase in
Handkerchiefs from Zoe and upward. ~ts:N
Ladies' Kid Gloves button or s hook,
blacks and tars, st 79c.
Children's Kid Gloves, all sizes, hook, at
79c.
Ladies' Clasp English Walking Kid
Gloves, colors, block, tan, red and white.
Worth 81 % for SOC.
Ladies' White Kid Gloves, with self or
black stitching. also black and tan. Every
pair guaranteed for 81.
Gents Kid Gloves at 81.
Gents and Boy Fur Top Kid Gloves Acc.
A
All Silk Windsor Ties in plaids and plain
colors, 1870.
Children's satine and Bingham Windsor
Ties sc.
Ladies' Heavy Fleece ard Wool Cashmere
Gloves lac.
Children's Wool Mitts Sc.
Ladies' Heavy Wool Mitts Zoe.
All Linen Fringed Damask Towels at
1890, 19c, Csc, 39c and SOC
Bleached Table Linen, 60 inches wide, CSC.
Fringei Damask Doylies &c.
Special bargain il wide Satin Ribbons at
1870
New line Linen Applique Shawls, scasfs
and centre Pieces.
Ladies' Silk Umbrellas SOC.
Ladies' Black and Seamless Hose DC and
1Oc.
Gents Heavy Full Seamless Socks 10c.
New line Gents Silk Neckwear 25c.
Gents Silk Mixed Suspenders 25c.
Boys suspenders &c.
@-Special Holiday Prices on Dress Goods.
Cloaks Silks Linens and Blankets. -eS
@oUR STORE OPEN EVENINGS. ~
a GREEN TRADING STAMP FOB EVERY
10 CENT PURCHASE 10 STAMPS
FOR EVERY 81 PURCHASE
D. BendheiiIn & Sons,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15
DIED.

AT 4 o'clock Wednesday, December 10th,
STEPHEN SWAIN, in the S0th year OF his
age. Funeral services at his lac residence
sos Wolfe street, Friday evening, at O'Clock.
Interment private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

J1 ,len6ers of the three councils Of
na, ~ o'der of American Mechanics
yos, as night aud attended the sell
Rrys a a. Gr1ce Episcopal Church, where
thai ~ y 4. Ball preached a sermon TO
= oFder. Tue attendance was small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

Mrs. NJ. B. Ford, Ruddcll's III, suffered for
eight years from dyspepsia and chronic con-
Situation and was finally cured by using De.
Wits Little EARLY Rissrs the famous little
pills for all stomach aud liver troubles.
.harles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15
Our Dolls OutfttiDg Department
Sterling Silver

Novelties and Trinkots in greatest abundance,
suitable for the boudoir, library, parlor, din
ing.room. The assortment offers wide scope
for the selection of pie sing ard inexpensive
Nmnu aifta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

Tgg C. x r. r. R.-A meeting of
,baCgsrlg;.esville and Rapidan Rail
rei Company was held in this city
Inv Gol. 4. B. Andrews called
M maearg to order and Mr.. ]. W.
gark. Nas chosen chairman and MIR.
J,mh Hal was appoioted secretary.
The fs'l5wing directors were elected :
b Andrews, J w. Burke. E l.
D.jsg4rli-ld. X. F. Mason. T. P. Wal
I,ce. ] &. Moon and l.. W. Reid. The
ii,,cors elected A. B. Andrews pres
dent. josiah Hill secretary and b. q.
4l.lry treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15
..First Grade" Nursery Stock.

"FlrSt 0raue NutseAy o'oN
The famous lot of peach, apple, pear
ard plum trees, asparagus roofs and
strawberry plants, at the Harrison
Nurseries, Berlin, Md, have Just been
officially declared first grade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

You can't cure consumption but you can
avoid it and cure every other form OF threat
or lung trouble by the use of Quo Minute
Cough Cure. Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

Mrs Mary Bird Harrisburg, :ra. "a, says !s. = 7
aMy child is worth millions b TO mf not s' in.
wn,d have lost her by Group haa of Iot One
yeted twenty-five cents IN ' r"usbs colds
Minute Cough Cure L. cuieI .o Charles G.
and ali throat and lung tFouOieS' ~
I enuOn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15

o.s,7uEg rRoBABILITIEs.-For this
81, tonight and q thursday; probablY
81 ~. snow Tharslay night; slightly colder
u-ng. westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15
LOCAL MATTERS.

.;sas tomorrow al 7:25 and sets st
,,' Hsh water at 1918 3. M. and
ND %, n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-15
@ GOODS DELIHERBD IN ALGA
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop
10th, nth & F SITS, n. W,
WASHINGTON. D. C.
DRY GOODS.
CHRISTMAS JOYS

ARE THE SWEETEST MOMENTS OF
CHILDHOOD,-W SHOULDN'T WE
MAKE THE HOURS OF CHILDHOOD
BLIGHT WITH SUNSHINE?