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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

THE REPUBLICANS, who will have
control of the government after the 18th
of next March, are considering PROPOSE
tions for putting tax on sugar, prime
necessary for poor and rich alike. The
latter can stand the tax, but it is very
different with the former. Instead OF
taxing sugar, why not raise the re-
quired revenue by heavy tax on dia-
monds, jewelry, furs, silks and high
priced wines aud liquors? In other
words, why not tax luxuries, which
are not needed for the support of life,
&sather than necessaries, which are?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01
ADisaslrous Exncdition.

MADRID, Jan. IA dispatch from
Havana says that ifty-one men COM
pfising the iilibustering expedition re-
Gently landed upon desert key by the
steamer Three Friends have been
drowned. The Three Friends, being
closely pursued by Spanish war vessels,
was compelled to put the men ashore
on this barren island or taken back to
the United States, and it was in max
ing an attempt to leave the island, the
dispatch says, that they were drowned.
$50 rifles, which the filibusters had with
them, were lost in the sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

GREAT complaint has heretofore been
made of the business men of the coun-
try because they have abstained from
taking any active part in political
campaigns. But all of them, with one &C
cord, did take an active part in the
late campaign, and the result proves
that the complaint referred to was ut
terly groundless, for the experience Of
their work at that election shows that
even for their own good, as well as fol
that OF the country, they should lei
politics alone and devote their time
and attention solely to business affairs
and leave politics to practical politl'
clans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01
ByCKLIN,s ARNICA sALYE.

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblsins, Corns and all Skin Erup-
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
Jay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Ernest L. Allen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01
The Steel Pool.

PrrrsBURG, Pa, Jan. 1.-The COM
mittee appointed by the American Bes-
semer Association to figure out plan
by which the defunct pool may be again
placed on its feet as the great dictator
of prices in the iron and steel world
has completed its report. The plan is
that the larger concerns will buy up
the allotment OF. the older and smaller
mills and pay the owners to turn the
keysin the doors and practically retire
from the billet manufacturing business with
the exception of pocketing the dividends that
they will receive from the concerns that will
then make the billets for the whole country.
In this respect the billet pool will emulate
the methods of the nail pool. The consum-
nation of the project means that the trade in
bllets and finished products would be confin-
ed to tho larger producers or q concentration
of production placed in the hands of few
large firms who will then control production,
set the price and share with the idle mill.
owners,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01
A Missouri Tragedy,

PoPLAR BLUFF. No, Jan. lat Barfield
q small town near here, Adolph Mavis yes
terdey shot and killed Mrs. A. J. Paine and
then turning the revolver on himself fired q
bullet into his head, dying instantly. Before
Mrs Paine's marriage she and Msvis were
sweethearts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

Notices were posted today at the Home
stead, Pa, steel works of the Carnegie Com
pany, that readjustment would be made in
the wages Of the employees in the two open
heart mills, which will affect the tonnage
men and probably amount to from 20 to 30
per cent. reduction in their wages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

Mr.. A. f. FUNKHoUsER, of Harrison
burg. who was in Washington yester
day, said he would have at least "twc
thousand -Confederates in the insu
guration parade, wearing gray hats anc
gray mackintoshes. trimmed with blue
Aand that they will be called the Shenan
#ioah Valley Patriotic Legion" 1t is
,cre than probable that if there be any
so-called ex-Confederates in the inau-
guration parade, they will be like those
whom Mr. Hanna sent to Canton dur
ing the last Presidential campaign, few
of whom were ever in the Confederate
army
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

~es well for the negro boys who out
ragged two white girls in Washington
night before last and we're sent to the
reform school in that city therefor, that
they did not perpetrate their crime
south of the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

The board Of trustees of the Union
Theological Seminary met in Richmond
last night and authorized the issue of
bonds to the amount of $4,000 for the
completion Of the seminary's group of
buildings near the city. The bonds are
TO be secured by the site and subscrip.
tinns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

There were more commercial failures
in 1896 than in any previous year ex-
cept 1898, about 14,S90 against 1872
the preceding year, with liabilities of
about 1925 ,000, 900, against $173, ,06O
the previous year, an increase in num-
Der of about u per cent, and in liabili-
ties of % per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01
Couldn't Survive His Party's Defeat

Couldn't Survive His Party's Defeat.
LINCOLN, Nebr., Jan. 1.-Ex-State
Senator Henry Seerung, one of the
most prominent as we'll as popular
business men in Lincoln, committed
suicide by hanging himself yesterday.
He was high in the ranks OF Masonry,
and was reputed to be wealthy, of
serene temperament and apparently
without business cares. At the last
election he was a strong supporter Of
William ]. Bryan. On the subject of
free silver he was almost fanatic, and
brooded much over its defeat and that
of his candidate for the presidency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01


offerings and there are no changes to note in
quotations. Country Produce is in fair de-
mand and prices have advanced.
SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. Dec. 81 -
Refined Sugars-Cut loaf > Csc per pound :;
Standard powdered 4.70c per h., Cubes
4.70c per ID; graduated 4.45c per ID; fine
graduated 445c per ID: Confcctioners A
33c pei ID; Crystal 445c per ID; COL
umba 4.0Sc per ID; Fellows 3.20a3 .63c
per h. The demand continued inactive and
prices the same
CoFFEE.-Thc market for spot Rio closed
steady and quiet for the week, with quota
tons on the basis of 10Ac per ID for No
Z, and 9a4c per lb for No. 8. Mild Coffees
were steady at the following quotations
Santos 12a1 sc per ID, Msracaibo 5iba19lac
per ID Java 22a25c, fancy do. 2Sa29c
Mocha 23a23iac per lb.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Dec 81
Beef Cattle. The offering is very light this
week-three hundred head less than last
week-and all we're sold at 15s2Oc higher
rates than they were then. The quality was
quite good generally, there being lair num
Der of very good tops and fewer Of the lowest
grades. Prices of Beef Cattle this week
ranged as follows:
81 so 4 10
Generally rated first quality. 4 90 a 4 25
Medium or good fair quality. 3 40 3 20
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and ...................- w q 3 90
OF the Cattle received Sal came from vir-
GINA.
Sheep and Lambs-The receipts number
few hundred head less than last week, but
were about enough for the fair demand Old
sheep were shade easier than last Monday,
and sold at l2a3 l.c per lb, and few extra
a shade higher. Lambs showed little, if any,
change, aud sold st 3i2a5c per ID, and few
extra shade higher.
swine-There is no change to note in
prices since Monday, and the market closes
firm at the figures ruling then.
Fresh Cows-There is light supply again,
and trade is only fair for those offered. Prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

Law AND justice are very different
things, and if those who have captured
the train wreckers in Alabama, or who
may capture them, save that State the
expense of their trial, few fair minded
people will blame them, not even if the
punishment they infict be more painful
than hanging or shooting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01
clans.

THE CUcKoos support Mr.. Cleveland
COR the assigned reasons that he is safe
President, is opposed to jingoism. is 6
low tariff man, and is opposed to bimet
allism and in favor of the gold stand
ard. But Mr.. Cleveland, a year ago
without rhyme or reason, came very
near involving the country in what
must have been disastrous war with
Great Britain, has done nothing toward
settling the Cuban affair, and helped tc
elect q President who is in favor Of 8
high tariff, voted for bimetallism snd
who has authorized Senator Wolcott
to 60 to Europe in its interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01
A Card.

SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, !
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. 1. 1897.
To our Subscribers:
We desire to thank you for your kind New
Years remembrance, and to wish each {
happy and prosperous New Year. Respect
fully, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01
The New Year

Opens the spring merchandising and begins
series of daily store events which should prove
of interest to the shopping public.
Monday, January Fourth-Our Twice
yearly Sale of Women's and Children's Muslin
Underwear, and Women's Corsets, Silk Petit.
coats, &c.
Monday, January Fourth-Our Annual
January Sale of Table, BED, and Toilet Lin
eng. Sheets, Pillow Cases, Quilts, and other
Housekeeping Goods.
Monday, January Fourth-Our Annual
January Sale of Swiss and Hamburg EN-
broideries.
Tuesday, January Fifth-Our Twice. yearly
Sale Of Mems and Boys Unlaundered Shirts
Psjamas, &c.
These announcements are but the beginning
Of many that will follow.
49,
~ GOODS DELIYBRBD IN ALEX
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01
B. B. S NTH ,
sos KING STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

range at $15a40 per head, with few extra
shade higher
Calves-Trade is fair for calves and there
| is light run. Prices are k.e higher and
range at 4a5a.c per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01
EOrciTn News.

ROME Jan. liking Humbert is i'll
and the New Years receptions at the
Qurinal have, consequently, been post
DOne0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON, D. G.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. 81, 1896.
NOTICE is HEREBY given thst the
IN partnership heretofore existing between
f s. Ballenger and P. d. Bradshaw. under
the firm name of BALLENGER & Brad
SHAW, is this day dissolved, by mutual con-
sent F. s. Bailenger retiring. All persons
indebted TO said firm will please settle with
P. NJ. Bradshaw, and those having ciaima
against the firm will present them for setti
ment.
jan1 1w 4 Il :. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

The NUMBER of broken banks and
business failures in all parts Of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Dec 31.-Cat-
tlc.-Prices for cattle were firm and stronger
to shade higher for choice lots sales were
at SD 5oa4 for the commoncst dressed beef
steers up to $5a5.35 for the best shipping
cattle, with sales largely at $4.10a4 90.
IIogs-1n hogs prices were steady at an adj
vance of sc per 100 lbs common to the best
droves sold at SO 05a350, the greater part
OF the hogs crossing the scales at So 25a3. 40.
with packing hogs going largely at So 15
Sheep in sheep there WAS an active demand
snd prices were stronger to Toe higher for
choice locks sales were on a basis of 50 25a
$50 for few scallawags up to $3a3. so for
good to choice iocks of sheep, Westerns SELL.
ing S2.75a3.50. A few extra fine sic ep sold
So. 60a3.75 and sales were made of yearlings
at 50 65a4 %, and lambs at So. 50a4 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET Dee 81
Beeves-none OH SALE no trading; beef IL
Size per ID. Calves-market slow arassors
easier; no Westerns on sale; veals $5a7 so
per 100 lbs; grassers $257a3.25 per 100
lns. Sheep and Lambs.-market dull and
fist; lambs lower; sheep S3a360 per 100
lbs lambs s5a5.31l2 per 100 lbs. Hogs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

The market for grain closes dull with light
offerings and there are no changes to note in
quotations. Country Produce is in fair de-
mand and prices have advanced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

CENTRAL AND 4 ssIsTANT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-01

~ GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEX
ANDRIA.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-07
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

David Coulter, u Kansas prisoner
charged with the murder Of Edward
Illston near Topeka, has invented Q
.orn-husking machine.
The lord mayors of London during
the past 20 years have collected 4 lit
tie over e20,O0O,O00 for charitable and
benevolent purposes.
The California health beard finds
hat in San Jose the average duration
Of life is about 43 years, h.ch is
longer than that of any other city in tile
United States.
Five boys, all under Is years OF age,
we're arrested at indianapolis for rob
bing a grocery, and one confessed th&t
they had formed the "BungnIoo' club,
which met in an abandoned building 10
,ead novels and plan small dcpreGa-
lions.
"A prehistoric cave has been dis
covered in the department OF the
Dordogne by NJ. E. Riyicre, the walls G!
which are covered with pictures OF ami
mails cut deep in the rock. Some Of the
drawings are buried under stalagmites,
which prove their antiquity. They
Mtend for at least 420 feet, which is
Is far as the cave has been explored.
An old man who three years ago
vent to Wasco county, Ore, and has
since worked around under the name OF
John Campbell, died last month at the
Aome of James Elliott, near Du9dr, AZ
>apers then were found on him iIdica
ing that he was j. ]. Burnhemer, OF
Beatenridge, Col, where he owned 100
acres of land. There was no eXplana-
ton of his change OF home and Ha.ae.
Mile. Couedon, the prophecies, L.
,ome into prominence again, owing to
the recent cyclone in Paris, she having
predicted in July destructive storm in
September. Her success led her to pre-
lict another storm that should deyas-
'ate the Champs Elysees by fire from
heaven and injure the Church OF the
Sacred Heart on top of Montmartre
Tor September 20, but this does not
seem to have come off yet,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-07
Tho Irfcilirent Lnrr.

81 don't believe everything 1 hear
about the ignorance of the average
Jury" said an old lawyer in reminiscent
moo q, "but once, when 1 visited back
woo2s court in the mountains of North
Carolina, did happen on an incident
that shook my faith for time. The
case was up for hog-stealing. 1t was
the audest court and surroundings I
ever got into, and I should not have
beer surprised at anything, but was.
Aftes couple OF jacllleg lawyers had
gotten in what they had to say, the
coura turned the case over to the jury,
and Il adjourned to barn TO decide the
innocence or guilt Of the prisoner. And
such a juryl L can never forget what
motley gang that jury was. In half
an hour it came back and resumed its
place in court.
"'Have you found a yerdict?' asked
the squire.
! what's that2' responded the fore
man.
%'Have you found verdict, that's
what replied the squire.
/: "'Why, squire hesitated the fore
man with foolish grin, we didn't know
thar wuz one lost; did we boysg and
even that court couldn't stand it, but
got up and swore. Detroit Free Press,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-07
THE WITCH HAZEL.
Last Plant of tho Year to Put Forth Its
Blossoms.

Last Plant of tho Year to Put Forth Its
Blossoms.
This peculiar plant, which, amidst
the rcigning desolation OF winter puts
forth its yellow blossoms" thrives on
the sand hills along the eastern shore
of Lake Michigan. In this locality it APP
pears to be the last 10 furnish reminders
Of summer before the face Of advancing
winter. In September, while the leaves
are still green, some of the bushes
may be found putting forth flowers;
late in October, when entirely bare OF
leaves, other bushes appear in the flush
or bloom, the branches dressed in yell
low from end to end by the crowded
flowers; q month still later frequent
specimens still persist in flower, ard
by the right combination of circum-
stances one may ride in the gliding
sleigh past bushes with a lingering
glmmer OF yellow. On last Thanlisgv-
ing day 7 waded through snow knee
deep to collect some Towering branches.
In some of the flowers the stamens APP
peared to be immature, but the petals
had passed their brightest day. About
IS inches of Snow had fallen previously
during the month, and the lowest re-
corded temperature in the vicinity was
II degrees Fahrenheit In Woods
Class Book of Botany" the Towering
season stated is November to January.
That may be its season in lower lati
tudes, but in this region its time is
September to November. The embryo
fruit remains apparently unchanged
through the winter and until the follow
ing spring is well advanced, ripening in
the autumn, when the earliest flowers
are appearing.
The witch hazel scatters its seeds
in peculiar way. The fruit consists
of an oblong woody case about half
on inch in length, inclosing two hard
nutlets somewhat resembling the seeds
of an apple. The expulsion of the seeds
may be witnessed by placing branch
with the ripened fruit on a table in 4
room. As the case dries a strain results,
md shat causes q slight opening al the
mex. The rupture OF the case goes on
very slowly for number of hours or
days, when the strain suddenly over
CONES the remaining resistance, com.
pletlsg the opening with sharp snap
ping sound and sending the seeds
bouI 4ing about the room. The case
splits nearly to the base, anil its APP
pearance afterward is said to suggest
much the wide-opened mouth of SER
pent about to strile.-Popular Science
NeT8.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-07


the idea of being married by phono-
graph. In the place where the bride
groom resided he and the minister went
over the marriageservice, and he recited
the proper responses into the instru
ment. The photograph was sent to the
lady, she Willingly supplying the re-
quisite 81 will" and 81 do in the pres
once of her pastor, who then pro-
1iounced the pair united in matrimony.
No explanation is given of how they got
over the difficulty of the ring.
a well-lnown anthropologist, in de-
scribing various marriage customs. re-
fers 10 strange sort of symbolical mar
riage which is supposed to have orig
mated in India. 1t is marriage wish
trees, plants, animals and inaniinate
objects. If anyone proposes to enter
upon a union which is not in accord
apce with traditional ideas. it is be-
lieved that i'll luck which is sure to fol-
low may be averted by marriage OF
this kind, the evil consequences being
borne by the object chosen. In various
regions girl must not marry before
her eldest sister, but the difficulty is
overcome by the eldest daughter mar
Tying the branch of tree. Then the
wedding of the younger daughter may
safely be celebrated.-Buffalo Express.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-07
u l.,je lack room, top floor.
40 FAMILY.

Such busy ii',ic woman!
Such q h-r.7- on her shoulders
Tbs big family whose numbers
Must b,a-.--r all beholders,
YOU can cc.G.t tlc;a by the dozen,
l declare. s.a they're all gi:ls, too,
All with ilS and white compilations
Al With lovely sollen curls, too.
And such pretty names! Grace, Gladys,
GUineVerc and MargUerita,
Olga, L.ns,, Leo-or2,
TrUc, Priscilla and Pepita,
Iva, Violet ana Vera,
Lily Alice. SD s-lina,
Not 20 -ne...o1 Haud, Brunhi!de,
Isa.el ana GgloEdrina!
There are otEers-hid away now
in dark clos, who are raTeless;
4, aissl they're also headless
And forgotten, sGes held llamelcss.
Though s-ch facts in other households
Would De sure 60 furnish handles
That the ,lia, Aief-Ilaker'd seize on,
These Io'cv serve 10 scare UQ scandals
Though die brood she has about hers
Neyc, .-- none cries; It's pity''
Ana small wonder, when they always
Look - 81. r.. plump ana pretty.
An. ies.5as ssc 10 remember
Al th-.r names must keep her busy.
Wen ve. rl 20 tell who's who, now,
EoV head whirls and grows dizzy!
SIN. wish -.etty forehead puckered.
Saet.-ez .rl to 60 her duty,
and l -ch little figure
11 thing Of beauty.
T % and they are addressed,
her elder follics,
c.e S. Z. z. (.
'or those poor dollies!
I'd, in Boston Globe,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-01-07
a FRONTIER JUDGE.
His Peculiar Method of Administering
Justice,

| UuSbice>
zone of the best classics I everknew,
James Reilly, was through many years
dependent on his muscles, not his
brairs," writes the author of Here and
There Memories" When he graduated
from Dublin university he found him
self .pauper-his guardian having
robbed him. lie went to the United
States and served as trapper, navy,
farmland aid frontier judge.
He could soreak a leg, make piano,
set limb, grind an AK, splice rope,
mend shoes, plat seive, quote from
the Greek e)ets, classify'a bug, explain
the bnomis, theorem, or fix the relation
of two fossil fragments. His most cher
ished accomplishment was being able
to lift a bS .cksmith's anvil by his lit
tie finger booked in the "eye" OF the
iron; his pa pudest recollection that he
had been a. effective judge. OF Eais
iudgeship r. tells this story:
81 had jHt been elected judge there.
A fellow, us for horsestealing, consent
ed to be trad by six jurors, as most of
the men We off to new gold digging.
Well, sung ned up; the jury retired. I
waited outS de long time, but the jury
waited inst long time, too.
"The shsS If could not get in. did
when I had ost patience. Five of them.
for convics.pn, were bailed up by the
sixth for sc acquittal of his friend.
lie would ot let the five jurors out.
He was a d operate chap and they were
mean white dirt. Well, had to tackle
him. Whe& we commenced he was the
bully Of = tile Elk creek when We
ended, wei He volunteered to brin.;
in verdio5 OF. guilty before let him
up, but L lett these two fingers Of my
left hand b. bowie-knife amputation;
"Oh, VISA very popular therel Ny
calm, firm administrator of the law
touched them. Youths Companion.