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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-21
Something TO Depend On.

Mr.. james Jones, Of the drug firm o.
Jones 4 Son, Cowden Ill.,, in speaking
DR.. Kins's New Discovery, says tnal
last winter his wife was attacked with
La Grippe, and her case grew so serious
that pnysicians at Cowden and Papa
could do nothing for her. 1t seemed tc
develop into Hasty Con n-umption. Hav
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery in store
aud selling lots of it, he took hottt
home, aud to the surprise of all she be
gan to get better from first dose, and
hall dozrn dollar bottles cured hel
sound and we'll. DR.. Kings New DIS
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds is guaranteed to do this good
work. Try it. Free trial bottles at Z
l.. Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-21
NOTIONS AND HOSIERY.

Ladies' Black and Tan Lisle Thread Stock
ings. Regular soc goods 81 l1c.
Ladies' Black, Tan and Balbriggan Stock
ings. Regular SIC for 25c
Misses White Feet Stockings. Regular
37lac goods for 25c.
In the chespcr grades wc will offer excep
tional values at &c, 1Oc and 12l1c.
&. & g. Corsets best in the world, for soc
Ladies' summer Vests, worth &c, at 4c.
Ladies' Summer Vests worth 1Oc, at sc.
A full line of Mems Furnishing Goods, con
sisting in part of, Fall Dress Shirts, Negl'gee
Shirts, Lisle Th cad Underwear, Hosiery
Collars, Cuffs Overalls, Neckwear, sc.
GJ-At these low quotations all goods will
be sold fer CASH during the next 10 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-21

Mrs A. Iuveep, residing at $50 Henry
St, Alton. H., suffered with sciatit
rheumatism for over eight months
She doctored for it nearly the whole oi
this time, using various remedies re-
commended by friends, and was treated
by the physicians, but received no re-
lief. She then used one and hall
bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
which effected a complete cure. This
is published st her request, as she
wants others similarly afflicted to know
what cured her. The % and so cent
sizss for sale by J. h. Janney, Druggist.
70l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-21
DKY GOODS.
SP PEClAL SALE
"A T
CHAP MAN s.
424 King Street.

Unusual and unprecedented
bargains may be expected.
Everything in our large stock
at a sacrifice. We propose to
make business boom for a
while in spite of hard times.
Come to this sale and be con-
vinced that we mean business.
We will make no leaders.
Everything cut to the quick.
In DRY GOODS we quote:
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For OyerFifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIEp REMEDY.-Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years = millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success. Ii soothes the child softens the gums,
allsys Sll pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best emcdy for Disrrhes. Is pleasant to the
taste. Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its vsue
is incalculsble. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins.
iow's Soothing Syrup and tske no other kind
isu17 sod.Sv1v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-21
IA Fruit of the Loom Cotton at 614c.
"A ndIoscoggin cotton at 531c.
American Indigo Prints at 4 pc.

"A Fruit of the Loom Cotton at 61ac.
A indIoscoggin 'ctfon at 534c.
American Indigo Prints at 4 l3c.
50-inch Pure Linen Table Dsmask Regu
lar Toe quality ut 5Uc.
5O-inch Pure Lii en- Table Damask. Regu
Lar 371bc quality at 25c
5O-inch Pure White Table Damask. Eesu
35c quality at 22l3c.
pieces Beautiful Black satine. Regula
25c article at 15c.
SO pieces Bleached and Unbleached Crash
Regular price Sc. at 4c.
10 pieces Medium Weight Canton Flannel
., Worth 6lac Il; 4c.
100 pieces Apron Ginghams, excellent
quality. Worth 6iac at AZ
10 pieces Dress Ginghams pretty plaid
Would % cheap at 6l2c. Now 3asic.
lot 40-in. India Linen al Sc, worth 15c
lot Bed Ticking at ] 2lb, worth 19c.
pieces Black All-wooi Brocade Dres:
Goods, worth Toe, at 49c.
piece Black Brilliautine, worth 69ca 49c
piece Black Brilliantine, worth 45c
at 3Oc.
Also pretty line of Worsted Goods, the
newest thiLgs at 10c, 1870 and 25c.
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ELY BROTHERS.
Sc Warren Street New York

56 Warren Street. New York City.
| WAS stllicted with catsrrh last autumn
During the month of October could neither
taste nor smell: and could hear but little
Ely's Cream BALM cured it.-Marcus George
Shsulz. Eahway, n. J.
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in advance.
'iarriage snd dosth notices must be paid for
IN advance.
Resolutions in memorism, of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless Of public concern, will
only be printed ia this paper az advertise.
ments.
Tho GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, OF
ders fer the paper, news or any informstio:
or business can be sent by telephone
Entersd at the Postofice Alexandra, Virgin.
a as second class matter.
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letter. salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and snarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain 5 Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles ana
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-21

wnen you arc suffering from Catarrh or
Cold in the head you wan, relief right away
only 10 cents is required to test it. Ask
your druggist for the trial size of Ely's Cream
Balm, or buy the soc size We mail it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-21

r EADBEATER'S BEEF WINE AND
IL IRON.-This admirable preparation, so
successfully used during the past 10 years, has
now become almost necessity to that class
of patients requiring mild but efficient tonic.
Zach dose contains the strength OF one ounce
If fresh, lean beef, two grains of citrate OF
iron dissolved in pure sherry wine and fav.
ored with choice sromstics Price 75c.
E,s. .LEADBEATER & SONS
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To Cure a Cold One nav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. 20 cents Sold bv CHARLES G LENNON
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TO ORDER SIS.

CWEET VIOLET PERFUMED AM
- MONIA.-This Ammonia being perfumed
will be found, after using, to have the pless-
ant odor of Vioiet-and prevents the objec-
tionable smell of ordinary ammoris. 1t is
double strength-will not chap or roughen
the skin and affords all the luxury Of per.
fumed bath combined with the superior
cleansing properties of ammonia. Sprinkled
in sick chambers the ammonia purifes and
lesyes the desired odor of Violets. For sale
by WAKEFIELD & HALL,
Cor. Prince and Fairfax Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-21

ARNoLD'S BRoMo-cELERY. Try this
unrivaled remedy for Headaches, Neuralgia,
Sleeplessness. 10 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-21

LETTER FROM PRINCE WILLIAM
Correspondence of the Aleyandria Gazette]
GAINESVILLE, April 16.
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DRY GOODS.
" WAISTS!
WAISTS!! !!

Having secured the entire
line Of a Philadelphia Manu-
tacturer's samples Of Ladies
Shirt Waists at less than one
quarter of the cost to make,
we offer the whole lot, without
regards to cost. We are thus
enabled to offer you the great
est bargain, that it will ever
again be your fortune to get.
We have divided them into
two lots.
The one at 49c contains
Waists that sell at csc, $I.25
and SI.5o.
The other at 69c contains
Waists that sell at 81 IS and
81 and $3.50.
This is a bona fde offer. No
exaggeration. Make your Sc
lection early and secure the
choice. They wont stay here
long at these prices.
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Alexanflria @azfttf.

9DBLIsEED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY at
aszette Building. S1O i S12 Prince 81,
TERMS:
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

A strained silence of half minute elapsed
when again the door was charged. The man
outside threw himself against it with the
same result, only this time the moccasined
foot did not slip. 1t kept it's place.
The Elk seemed made of iron; his veins
stood out on his half naked figure like whip
cords and, giant-like, he kept his self.as-
signed post.
*Take down the barricades, GIRL" said the
leader of the band.
In spite of herself the mountain girl
smiled. They did not know that the Elk
was the barricade.
Twice more the door was assaulted with
the same impetuosity; but the defender of
the pair did not move
At last the Elk looked down into the face
beside him and caught Lucy's eye
"The wolves have gone, GIRL" said he,
'"They could not break the Indians ARM
Gone? No. In another second fist struck
the portal and voice exclaimed.
"A happy New Year to you, miss. We
him through and you kin have the last sur
vivor of the Katydid disaster. Good n;eht.
girl, and then Lucy heard footsteps as the
band retreated, but the Indian still kept his
strong hands at the well guarded planks.
1t was long night for the mountain girl,
! but she had companion in her vigil, for she
would not let the redskin depart. Slowly
over the wild landscape broke the first
morning of the New Year, and Paul slum.
bered, dreamless of the shadows that en-.
quilted him during the night just passed.
| At last as the sun kissed the tips of the
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
a BOGUS SANTA CLAUS.
a Change in Blinky Bangs Christ
mas PrOuramme.

Blinky Bangs chuckled and confded to
himself that he was genius as he started
forth that stormy Christmas eve Under
his long ulster he wore the familiar uni
form Of Santa Claus, perfect in every de-
tail.
At the big house overlooking the river
only the children and one "trusty" servant
were at home, for the others of the house.
hold had commenced the festivities of the
merry season. Blinky was to be admitted
by the servant, and, ,+as good Kriss .Kringle,
entertain the little ones while securing ali
the valuable plumber to be had
When they saw this perfect counterfeit
of the jolly reindeer driver, they at first
stood in wide-eyed wonder till the sturdy
little Ben advanced with extended hand and
quantity welcomed the hoped-for guest. This
did not disturb the crusted hardness that
had so long imprisoned Blinky's better ma.
ture' but when the fairy-like Ruth, with
her crown of waving yellow hair and glis-
tening blue eyes, rushed forward and from
the vantage point Of chair threw her
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
V&M,@MAa@xd@ @&xssMxSxE

"White wolves no tell the TRUTH the
Indian replied. ''They want scalp. They
can't come in while the Elk is at the door, -
Silence prevailed for moment and then
the blow was repeated. -.
1.-TWO minutes, miss" said gruf voice.
eve are coming in!'
The Elk heard as well as did the girl and
in another instant he let one foot slip little
behind it's mate. That movement, slight as
it was, meant preparation for the worst; but
the Indian did not speak.
"Let the boys in, please do, Lucy" came
from the couch in the corner. II want to
know what's kept them away. The old
Katydid-"
Once more with cry Lucy sprang to the
couch and bent over the attenuated figure
thereon.
cts not the boys of the Katvdid, Paul
Pardon me. told an untruth before.
They're the men from across the divide
They want you, you!"
With frightened face the fair speaker
tl1rewsa~ look toward the door and saw the
figure braced there, living barricade OF
flesh and blood
As she looked the assault came. One of
the men outside threw himself against the
door, the portal shook from top to bottom
and the moccasined foot of the Indian
seemed to slip half an inch-that was all.
Lucy caught halfway the cry that welled
from her heart and watched the human bar
ricade. The lips of the Indian were COM
pressed and his eyes watched the door be-
fore him. He seemed in his element, but not
sound escaped him.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

From the youngest up, all of MS can see
something in Christmas, above and beyond
it's outward manifestations. 1t commemo-
rates the beginning Of a life, which countless
millions of the human race have looked upon
as divine-a Fife Of unselfshness, of self
sacrifice, of tenderness, of goodness and of
purity.
We family initiate that life when we heal
a sorrow, make one heart happier or tighten
the burden borne by some tired and weary
wanderer.
It may be true that after we have feasted
and frolicked we go back to the old lives
again. But We can take the spirit of Christ
mas with us, even If the bells are not ring
ing and there is no holly cleaning from the
wall.
That:spirit will have it's influence for good
The"more it il eultiivated by young and old
the nearer is the world drawing to the
golden year, and as the Christmas bells,
from hill to hill, answer each other in the
mist, we can say:
"Ring in the valiant man and free,
The eager heart, the kindlier hand:
Ring out the darkness of the land,
Ring IN the Christ that is to be-
Golden Days.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

She listened till she heard steps outside
and then, with thrill Of joy, she laid her
hand on the stout barricades of the frontier
door,.
s'The doctor at last!" said Lucy under her
breath, as, without more ado, she took down
the plank and opened the portal.
But the next moment she fell back with a
cry that seemed to. drive all the blood from
her cheeks, and she stood in the middle Of
the room staring at the tableau before her.
In the room stood a stalwart Indian and
Lucy instinctively glanced toward the
couch.
For moment it seemed as if the noun
tain girl would sink to the floor, but sudden
ly she threw herself between the savage and
Paul and stood like a statue there.
t'They are coming" said the Indian, point
ing at the door, "The wolves of the divide
are out yonder."
"Aren't they satisfied with their work."
cried Lucy. Haven't they done enough :
They blew up the Katydid-"
The interruption was sudden spring by
the Indian and the door, left slightly ajar,
was hurled to with almost crashing force.
At the same time something seemed to fall
against it from the outside, but the palms
of the Indian were against the planks and
with his whole strength he was holding the
enemy at bay.
Lucy watched the red man as he pitted
his powers against the horde at the door,
and for little while she feared that the por-
tai would be broken down by the foe.
Lucy! Lucy!"
Her name came from the couch and as the
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

and deeply sunken, but brilliant black
eyes.
Its the wind, Paul. It's the old year
going out, you Know
But it's not midnight yet, girl? The boys
haven't come back from the ledge"
Not yet. There, don t let such things
worry you. They'll come by and by
lie turned away and closed his eyes while
the girl crossed the floor and for half min
ute listened at the door.
The boys!" she said, under her breath.
"It's been that way for a week. They'll
never come, and l can't tell him. | dare
not tell him that he is the sole survivor of
the Katydid mine disaster, for he would
want to know how it happened. I'm a
strong young woman, but not quite strong
enough to break such news to him; no, not
yet.'
Half minute later Lucy Moore came
back to the cot and discovered that the miner
had dropped into deep sleep. The Katy
did mine had been wiped out in the twin
king of an eye by the work of unknown
scoundrels, and Paul Draper had managed
to crawl from the debris to be picked up a
day later and carried to the mountain home
of the girl who loved him.
Lucy understood it all. She knew of the
feud; she had heard of the threats made by
the rufians across the divide, and the mo-
ment she looked upon Pauls unconscious
form she guessed the truth The villains
had simply dynamited the Katydid mine,
and the wonder was that even one man was
left to tell the tale.
New Years day was to have witnessed
their wedding, but for some time it had
looked more like a burial as Paul hovered
between life and death, his. figure wasted
away and his sufferings terrible. But she
had watched over him with unceasing
fidelity. She had been his constant compan-
ion since his narrow escape, and W henever
his mind wandered he wanted to know
when "the boys' would come. The boys
would never come, for they slept on the
mountain side, and Lucy had not strength
to tell him thestruth.=
For some time that night the girl con-
tinued to sit at the cot, her gaze riveted upon
the white face of her betrothed. The tick
ing of clock ON a rough shelf nailed to the
wall sounded like the strokes of trip-ham-
mcr, but Lucy did not look up. She watched
the sleeper and her thoughts were with
him.
Suddenly she heard noise that startled
her from her chair. She went to the door
and put her ear against it while again she
sent a swift glance toward Paul.
She had for several days expected visit
from the surgeon across the mountain and
he might be there.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

winter mountains his sleep vanished and his
eyes unclosed.~
faul turned his head and caught the radi
ant face of the. gentle watcher and in an.
other moment his gaze fell upon darker
face near by.
"Who's that, Lucy?" he asked. "You
dldn-tlet that redskin in last night, did YOU 90
He came in without asking, Paul. For
tune sent him." she whispered, bending over
the wounded man. ''But for our red brother
you would not have seen the dawning of the
New Year"
And consequently have lost my little
sweetheart, eh:''
.,,Yes. Paul." and Lucy took the thin hand
OF her lover and placed it in the strong one
mat had saved both Of them from the
LENDS OF the divide, making bright for them
the New Year which was to witness the
frultion of their fondest hopes.
r. c. HARBAUGH.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
St, Nicholas

St. Nicholas, as the patron saint of the
children, now termed Santa Claus, was can
onized, died, according to tradition, at
Myra, Italy, and was there buried in the
cathedral crypt. Six hundred years later
his body was taken to Bari, and there in the
eleventh century the great priory of San
Nicholo was built. 1t is at that priory that
on May 9 each year the festival of St.
Nicholas is held with great rejoicing by
pilgrims from all parts Of the world
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

The girl looked away afraid to let him see
her troubled face; but his hand frightened
it's grip at her wrist.
stir. He had braced himself like an iron
post and seemed oblivious to everything but
the act he was performing. Lucy wondered
how long he could hold the door against the
men outside. She did not hear them now,
but she did not doubt that they still stood
on the stoop ready to take advantage of any
thing in their favor.
Suddenly a heavy blow struck the door
and Lucy heard her name spoken.
She left Paul and went forward.
"We've come to the wedding, girl, said
voice and there was half suppressed laugh
on the outside.
Lucy did not speak, bat,her heart came
into her throat unbidden and with q thrill
of terror.
eve know he's here. Something spared
him-spared him for you, girl" continued
the spokesman of the band. eve only want
to see him and ask him few questions"
"But your mission means more than that" :"
spoke Lucy, clasping her hands as she
spoke. s*You are the men from across the
divide-you are from Death Valley camp"
"She's located us squarely," she heard
a rough voice say. "You can't fool the girl
in there. Tell her something else"
Lucy's face seemed to fushat these words
and she looked at the Indian.
white girl no believe the wolves?" said
he, his dark eye falling upon her for mo.
ment. .s.#a ~ H.
The mountain maid shook her head.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

look; and behold! the hay is all gone, and
the shoes are brimming over with toys and
sweetmeats! Then the children clap their
hands with glee, and wish they could only
have walked in time to see the pony MUNICH
ing his oats. That would have been such
fun!-Ella F. Mosby, in St. Nicholas.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
Mamma'S Fault.

''Mamma5 I'm afraid that moneyyou gave
me to spend for Christmas won't 20 round"
Not go round?'
'No,' mamma; not after get what Iwant
myself"
why, you extravagant little scamp!"
ITS all your fault, mamma; you
shouldn't have encouraged such 'spensive
tastes in me."-Cleveland Plain Dealer,
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
a Suggestion.

If you find it so difficult to keep your New
Years resolutions, perhaps it would: be
good idea to make few bad ones this time'
for change. For instance, you might re-
solve to be cross to your wife (if you have
one) every day during the year, and then
give her gentle words and loving kisses in
stead. You can thus be consistent with
your past record, and may possibly be bet
ter man when another year rolls around.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
Sacred Trees.

The oaks upon which the mistletoe grew
were sacred to the Druids in days of old, and
they used to worship under them in the
most solemn and devout way. When hung
up in a room or hall, the beautiful pearly
berries were Thought to possess the power Of
keeping away evil spirits and influences.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
a Last Request.

Her father had said it could never be.
They both sat in the parlor-also in
tears.
After long searching and "a desperate ef-
fort she found her voice. Then, in desparing
tones, she cried: "Oh, Charley! If we must
part, let us wait till after Christmas. -
Philadelphia North American.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
Sensible: Jimmie.

Jimmie asked his mother, "why are
you 50 persistent about going to your Uncle
Johns for Christmas q =. =!
"'Cause he hain't got none of them smoke
consumers on his chimbleys. Santa Claus
kim git inter his house."-Detsoit Free
Press
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
CHRISTIANS GIVING.
1t Has Upon 1t the Stamp of the Di.
vine and the Spiritual.

The fact that Christmas giving is an cx-
change of things often not needed, and that
it tends to mutual loss rather than mutual
gain-which is the law of barter-elevates it
far above trade. The perennial benevolence
which finds its expression in Christmas CIV
ing has the stamp of the divine and the
spiritual upon it, and it argues that there>is
something more in man than the mere mate.
rialist sees there.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
The Next Want.

''There!" she said, with sigh of relief.
Give got locomotive, a wagon, a mechanic
al acrobat and hose reel. That ought to
satisfy the dear little angel"
1T ought to, but it WON'T" said her hus-
band. "The little villain will want ham
mer to smash them with. En-
0uirer.
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
The True Spirit.

Gift giving at Christmas time is, or
ought to be, nothing more than a manifes-
tation of the Christmas spirit, which is un-
selfish, seeking only to make others happy
Every one who has been moved by this
spirit has realized the truth of the saying:
1T is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive."
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28

immense amount of self-respect that night,
and now for several years has been in charge
of the stables at the big house, looking after
the premises and the children with faith
fulness that makes him aluable-Detroit
Free Press
Willmar tribune., 1897-12-28
4 Christmas Legend in Belgium.

The children of Belgium have charming
Christmas legend about Santa Claus pony.
They always place their wooden sabots on
the window-ledge, stuffed full of oats, hay,
and fodder for the ''dear Christmas pony"
In the early morning they run on tiptoe to