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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-06

1Ae prophesied snbmerging of the
eastern section of the city last night
did not come TO pass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-06

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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that q special
IN meeting of tho stockholders of the
PEOPLES GAS SAVING COMPANY OF
AMER c will be held at the office of the
co1paI =, ZIG King street. Alexandria, State
of vi. enis, GU the DIST DAY OF JAN
UARY, 1897, at one o'clock m, for the
purpose of eecting directors of the company
for inc ensuing year, and for the transaction
of such other business as may properly come
before the said meeting. Polls will remain
open for one hour.
NJ. J. AMICK, President and Director
WALTER c. FOSTER, Sec. and Director.
LUCIEN KNAPP, DiTecto:
CHAS B. CHISHOLM, Director
+. E. AMICK, Director. anG I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-06
CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS. &c.
1879 =.
OUR RESOLUTIONS.

We have determined to make our
business grow and prosper with each
added year of its existence, and to
effect this end have resolved as follows:
That we will handle only reliable,
honest fabrics.
That our ~ IDS snail be honestly and
properly made.
That we will sci, with the smallest
possible margins.
That all customers shall be treatt d
alike courteously and fairly.
That all goods shall be plainly MARI.
ed one price, and that the lowest.
That we challenge competition with
all.
That the money will be refunded
when desired for any purchase made
of Us.
That We shall earnest, endeavor to
deserve the patronage Of the buying
public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-06

TyHE NATIONAL GUARANTEE BUILD.
ING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, of
Richmond, Va, have $4,000 to loan in
Alexandria on first class Roal State. Bran.h
Office 102 S. Fairfax street.
JUL US PELT0N.
ian6 Ivy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-06

Down Pillows all style and prices
There is nothing peases the little girl moro
than to awaken Xmas morning and find among
her presents DOLL. Come and see our line
We have all sizes and styles, Kid Bodies,
Bisquc Bodies Stuffed Bodies, at prices which
must be recognized ss the lowest ever heard
of. Also Building Blocks, Ten Pins, ETC., etc.
All the goods such as We have been adver
Using for the past two weeks can be bought
at the same low prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-06
DRY GOODS.
L,BicIber
THE MAGNETIC CORNER.
HAPPY XMAS TIMES ARE HERE, OR
so NEAR, THERE Is NO TIME
TO BE LOST IN CHOos.
THE MAGNETIC CORNER.

ING GIFTS.
We can furnish you with pretty gifts at
way down prices. In order to dispose Of our
stock and have the people come our way, we
have to better all others. Our prices will
| surely bring you.
HANDK BY THE HUNDRED.
Prices as Follows:
Ladies' embroidered Handkerchiefs, 5 to
12c.
Ladies Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, 1919
to Soc
Ladies' japanese Handkerchief, 1915 to
25c.
Mems Puro Silk Handkerchiefs, 25c, 50c,
Toe and 81 90
Ini ial Handkerchiefs, Is, % and SOC.
Chidren's Handkerchiefs 3, 5 and 1Oc.
POCKET BOOKS AND CABD CASES.
We must not omit the interesting part-at cost.
GLOVES.
Protect your hands from cold and your
pocket book from high prices. Every glove
want can DO satisfied here and eVory taste
pleased.
MEMS FURNISHINGS.
Suspenders at all prices
Ties, bows and scarfs, in large variety, 25c
to SOC.
Half Hose Were 25c. Now 12Ac.
Latest styles Linen Collars, 1Oc.
Cuffs, 15c
Great reduction in Mons Underwear.
Large variety of handsome Umbrellas, at
popular prices.
Silks for presents are most acceptable gifts.
We have the most exquisite shades and pat
terms.
Reduced prices rule in the Coat Department
Everything at half prices.
All Silk Windsor Ties We're Csc Can be
bought from us now for 15c
Our Carpets and Rigs which are the very
latest, can be bought for comparatively nero
nothing
What beautiful present Down Quilt
makes! We have them at prices rarely
heard Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-06

We have shining line of Bisques, Bask OTIS,
Cups and Saucers, Plates, Satsums Orna.
ments, Cracker Jars, Rose Jars, all Of which
can DO bought at almost your own price.
Surely we can offer you no greater induce
ment Take advantage Of it quick and get
the choice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-06

EINe TOILET soAPS.-A line of nice
A. Toilet Soaps just received and for sale al
moderate prices by J.C MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-06
MONEY TO LOAN,

$500 to loan for years on real estate.
jana If JK.M. NORTON.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-19
INDIANS AT SCHOOL

They Are Natural Musicians, Fond of
 English Names and Good Clothes.
 A recent visit to the Phoenix Indian school California, was a revelation in some respects. The writer has known the Pima Indians on their reservation as fierce, sullen, obstinate and cruel lot of savages, with record second to not even the Apaches for horrible butcheries of white settlers, and unspeakable barbarities upon their enemies in warfare, It was there fore a surprise to see over 150 of the boys and girls of those desert savages come marching Into the chapel with military precision, dressed in handsome, neat-fittlng garments, wear ing linen shirts, and with their hair brushed with as much nicety as that of a city dude.
 But the surprise did not end there When the opening hymn was announced one of the Apache Indian girls that ten months before was running wild on the desert south of the Gila, readily turned to the number, and handing the writer the book, asked in good English if he would not take part with them. Some of them sing splendidly, and Prof Hall the superintendent of the school. says they are natural musicians Several of the younger ones have learned to p1av the organ and with the French harp they will make an average city eamln ashamed of himself. Hugh Patton. one of the monitors, plays the piano very we'll having picked the accomplishment up without any instruction. This In- dian is a peculiarity in Indian life. Some years ago he had learned the English language and acted as an interpretar from that time till the opening of the school. which he entered, where he ha since remained. He discarded his In- dian name and assumed an English one and in the three years has acquired a good English education. He is of neSiun size, rather dark but with tba ennearance of student. He has done much to induce his people to adont civilization, and is, of course, a warm friend of the school
 An advantage here is that the boys and e,;r1s are in close proximity to their re1a lives and friends, and are allowed to visit back and forth, which could not he the case in a foreign school This is of double advantage, for the educated children visiting their parents, brothers. and sisters tend to raise them in the plane of civilization, and the change on the reservation during the Iast year is marked. The boys are all lowed to go home two weeks in the
 ,.,,ar and several are allowed to po and assist in planting the crops. When they leave the school they are given their Indian clothes but they never fail to return wearing better or at least more expensive clothing than the school furnishes them.
 At times the Indian boys are allowed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-19

to work on the fruit farms adjoining the school and they are given their wages to spend as they please. They usually invest them in clothing, and some of them have expensive suits. They do their work well, and their labor is preferred to that of the Mexi- cans When they are out working this way they not only earn the wages, but they learn 10 depend upon themselves.
 This idea of the industrial branch of the school Is the conception of Prof. Rich. His theory is that it is impossi- bl to take a savage and so educate him in letters and science that he will be able to successfully take hold of any of the higher branches in life, or. in other words, that 1t Is impossible to make Greek professor out of a half naked savage. But he does argue that they, can be made good citizens, able to read and write, and, more than all to support themselves by tilling the soil After this point is reached they will rise higher themselves and of their own inclination, until the last instinct of the savage will have disappeared St. Louis Globe Democrat
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-19

Army corps, commanded by General William B. Franklin of Hartford The Third brigade, First division, Nine teenth Army corps, Colonel Francis Fessenden of the Thirtieth Maine com manding, was sent across the river three miles above the ferry to attack the enemy on the left flank.
 Colonel Fessenden's troops carried this position by assault after g. hard fight, forcing the enemy to retreat from the bluff commanding the ferry, and thus opening the road to Alexandria. The loss on the Union side was about two hundred killed and wounded. The official record says of the engagement: Colonel Fessenden, who led the attack With great gallantry, was severely wounded. Lieutenant William s. Beebe of the ordnance department and MT Young of the engineer department, both volunteers, were conspicuous In this fight"
 While this statement of Major Beebe's bravery has been part of the official records, 1t Is especially gratify- ing that the President should confirm 1t by the granting of the medal of honor from the fact that unfiattering refer ence to Major Beebe's part in the battle had mistakenly been made in the re- ports of other officers For instance, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas H.. Hub bard, of the Thirheth Maine infantry, reported that Lieutenant Beebe of General Banks staff ordered forward the One Hundred and Seventy-third New York volunteers without oommu- ntcating with Colonel Fessenden, and before the line was properly formed Other references to the action of the One Hundred and Seventy-third and One Hundred and Sixty fifth New York regiments contain the same allusien to the lieutenant's orders"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-19
IN THE DISMAL SWAMP.

There is No Healthier Spot in the
 World, Says a Scientist-The Water
 of the Color and Consistency of Cof-
 fee, Without Ill Effects-Plenty of
 Snakes, but They Won't Bite-Mo-
 squitoes and Flies, but Then the
 Scenery is a Spectaclei
 "The public at large has very erro- neous idea of the Dismal Swamp" said Professor William Palmer, chief taxl- dermist of the Smithsonian Institution, who has just returned from a trip through the swamp.
 "The idea seems to be that the swamp is low, narshy waste, with an un- healthy, fever breeding atmosphere-a place one enters at the peril of his life, both from the foul air and from the sting of snakes. In point of fact there is not healthier place in the world than the Dismal Swamp. There are no unhealthy or even unpleasant odors Swamps, as generally known, are wastes poorly drained and rendered unhealthy. by the rotten vegetation which is deposited in the damp depres- sions. Tn the Dismal Swamp the drain age is perfect. The soil is sandy and the water percolates through the sand, making the most approved system Of drainage The water in the ditches themselves Is not unpleasant to the taste It Is dark in color and rather thick, much of the consistency Of cof- fee, yet we drank the water during our entire stay, and suffered no ill effects. In fact, we grew to like it, and I for one found it much more palatable than our Potomac water
 ''There is very little land; one might almost say there is no land at all The soil as I have said, is of sand, and from this grows a vegetation of consid- erable size and of great density. This sand is a few inches below the surface of the water, and the woody vegetation, growing and falling during generations, has gradually formed layer of wood and leaves which rises a few inches above the water in some portions. In the dry season this buift-up layer is of sufficient stability to permit it being used in the great lumber industries.
 Lake Drummond itself is nothing more than a depression in the swamp. It is oblong in shape, being about three and half miles long by three miles wide, and in no place is 1t deeper than thirteen feet. The lake Is invaluable for transporting the lumber, and is now being used as 8 feeder for the ship ca- nal being built to connect Elizabeth City with Portsmouth
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-19
A HEROIC DEED.

The medal of honor awarded by Pres ident Mckinley to Major William s. Beebe of Thompson was for most dis tinguished gallantry In action at Cane river crossing, La., April 23, 1864, when Beebe, as 6 lieutenant of ordinance, obtained permission to lead an assault on a fortified position, and did lead the assault to a successful result" The Hartford Post says of the case: "The medal of honor was secured through the instrumentality of Congressman Charles A. Russell Two years ago 1t was proposed by friends of Major Beebe that the medal he deserved be granted him, but the last administration was one apparently not overwhelmed with sympathy for what may be considered the American Legion of Honor.
 ''The engagement at Cane river cross- ing, or more properly, at Monett's fer ry, was one of great importance, as will be recalled by those who were watching the progress of General Banks Red river campaign in the spring of '64. The condition of the navy at Grand Ecore kept the army at that point in the middle of April until there was grave danger of the road to Alexandria being cut off by the enemy. Finally, on the 22d, the troops left Grand Ecore and marched toward Monetts Bluff, a strong position on the Cane river which commanded the only crossing on the way to Alexandria.
 "The bluff was found to be in the pos session of General Beebe with eight thousand Confederates and sixteen guns, and the work of dislodging him was given to the command of General n. w. Birge of Norwich, whose troops, by the way, were of the Nineteenth
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-19
s1,717. .as2. .2s ss47, ,oO7 s1 s1, ,e45. .2so. ..

$1,717, ,392.2 .29 S347, ,007. .9l $1 ,645, ,280. .73 Increase clearings week of 1897, $72,- 111.56.
 Balances week of 1896, $2s4,511Ss. Increase balances week of 1897, $62,- 496.o2.
 Clearings week of 1895, $1,972,6 2,61sS6. Clearings week of 1894, $1,47S,43065. Clearings week of 1898, $1,e99, ,S2449. Dividends soon due are:
 American Tobacco company g per cent, payable August 2; books closed July 15. American Tobacco company pre- ferred, 2 per cent, payable August 2; books closed July 15.
 B. C.. R. and Northern, ? per cent, payable August 2; books closed July 15. Central railroad of New Jersey. per cent, payable August 2; books closed July 15.
 Canada Southern, per cent, payable August 9; books closed June 30.
 Consolidated Ice company preferred, per cent, payable August IA; books colse July 31.
 Delaware. Lackawanna and Western, 1% per cent, payable July 20; books closed July 6.
 East River Gas company preferred, per cent, payable July 22; books clos ed July 15.
 Edison Electric company, New York, 11s per cent, payable August 2; books colsed July 10.
 Great Northern preferred, 11s per cent, payable August 2; books close July 20.
 H. B. Clafin Co.,, first preferred, 11a per cent, payable August i.
 Fl. B. Clafin Co.,, second preferred. 11R per cent, payable August i. ,, Lake Shore railroad. 3 per cent, pay able August 2; books closed June 30. Michigan Southern, 2 per cent, pay able August 2, books closed June 30.
 Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis, per cent, payable August 2; books close July A.
 osceola Mining company, $1, payable July 26.
 Rock Island. F per cent, payable August 2; books closed June 30.
 Texas and Pacific Coal company, per cent. payable July 20; books closed July 1.
 Western Gas company, 21s per cent, payable July 20; books closed July $.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-19
AT CITY MISSION HALL.

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Howard avenue Congregational church conducted an interesting ser vice last evening at the City Mission Hall. MT. Joel B. Foote was leader for the society. and was assisted by Messrs. Minor, Thomas, Bill and others. The subject was Faith in Christ What is 1t? What will 1t do?" Rev. Mir. Mutch, pastor of the church, was pres ent and made a short address. Miss Leggett was organist, Messrs. Monson and Norcott accompanying with cornet and violin. During the after-meeting several persons came forward to the front seats for prayers.
 Announcement was made of the sec- ond Fresh Air Excursion" on Wednes- day of this week, July 21, by the steam CT Margaret to Pawson Park. Tickets can be obtained from Rev. MT. Moss man or Miss Hume, or at the City Mis- sion Hall to-day and tomorrow after noon or evening.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-19
nooAI FINANCIAL NOTES.
Great Scarcity of Local Stock Offering
 New Haven Bank ClearIngs-Dividends

Great Scarcity of Local Stock Offering Now Haven Bank Clearings-Dividends Soon Due.
 The local brokers complain of the great scarcity of purely local stocks and bonds, During the past week we have not heard of sale of a share of bank, gas, telephone or water stocks.
 A small lot of Swift & Go. sold at auction in Boston at S7ss. ... Diamond Match has been quoted 145 to 147.
 There was an inquiry for Swift & Go. G per cent. bonds at 1021s and 103
 Clearings and balances of the New Haven banks for the week ending July 1T and for the corresponding week of last year are furnished by the secretary of the New Haven clearing house, by days as follows: d.
 Clearinss Balances 1S96
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-19
DROWNED WHILE SWIMMING

Willimantic, July 18.-Frank B. Be- lair, aged fifteen, was drowned this morning while bathing in the williman- tic river. The boy could not swim and waded out over his head. Frank Lock- wood, a companion, who tried to rescue him, had narrow escape from drown ing. The body was recovered this af- ternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-19
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.

 To Be Held in Harmonic Hall Next
 Thursday Afternoon.
 The selectmen have issued call for the special town meeting to take ac- tion on the good roads appropriation. The meeting is to be held at Harmonic hall, Elm street, next Thursday, July 22, at o'clock in the afternoon
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-19
Ef1lamctaI.

Following are the closing prices re- ported by Prince & Whitely, bankers and brokers, 16 Broadway, New York, and 15 Center street, New Haven:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-26
len .hat y0ur ado eame lnl0 thal

hen that your father came into that
money"
The excuse OF a very independent
man." said Miss Llewellyn, touching
with pretty affection the big hand that
rested on the round table. when
when is It that you leave for South
American"
Not until o cell me to so, dear" he
said, promptly.
Here, / say" cried Master Waller,
arriving after some difficulty. You
two! Don't lose sight OF me, mind.
Miss Llewellyn. have / been a good
boy?"
dFye a great mind to kiss you, Ken
Meth" she said.
"Rather have some more Lemonade
"As Kenneth declines your sugges-
ton" said Bradley, signalling to a
walter, may l venture to submit my
SELF"
"Hushl" said Miss Liewellyn,-W.
PETIT Ridge In The Woman at Home,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-26

Mr.. James Jones, Of the drug firm OF
Jones & Sons, Cowden, ILL.,, In speaking
OF Dr. Kings New Discovery, says that
last winter his wife was attacked with
la Grippe, and her case grew 50 serious
that physicians Mt Cowden and PanN
could do nothing for her. II seemed to
develop into Hastg Consumption. Hav-
inE Dr. Kings New Discovery In store,
and selling lots Of II, he took q bottle
home, and TO the surprise Of all she be-
gan to yet better from first dose, nnd
half dozen dollar bottles cured her
sound and we'll, Dr. Kings New Dis
coyery for Consumption, Coughs ana
Colds II guaranteed to do this good
work Try H. Free trial bottles at
Logan Drug Co.'S druu store. 4
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-26
MRS. HARF'S
School For Young =
Ladies and Children.
1916 AND 1918 SRRSIT sTRlEI, WHEELING. W. VA
Seventh Annual Session VIII Begin
On Monday, September 10. 1897.

This school offers a complete and thor.
ough education In Practical English,
Modern Languages and Elocution.
ART STUDIO, conducted by Mrs. Eva
Hubbard, offers superior advantages for
Pencil. Charcoal, Water Color, Crayop
Drawings and oil Painting.
Rows received in the Prlmar. and Inter.
mediate Departments. For Circulars or In
tervlew. apply to
MRS. NJ. STEVENS HART, Principal
WHEELING, ". VA.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-26

ONE Minute Cough Cure cures
quickly That's what you want
Charles It, Goethe, MarTet and Twelfth
Streets Chatham Sinclair, FortysSiSlh
and Jacob streets; a. n. Nchoolo, No.
COZ Main street; ESicy Bros. Penn md
Zane Streets Bowie g. Co, Bridgeport,
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RAILWAY TIME CARD.

after Nov. IL 1897. Explanation OF Refer
ence Marks; sDaily. fDally, except Sun
day. tDaily, except Saturday. lDaily. ex-
cept Monday. %lSundAyE only. Saturdays
only. Eastern Standard Time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-26

~LI P. BABoocK. OF AVoca, N. Y, a
veteran OF the Ord N, Y. ARTILLERY and
for thirty years Of the Babcock q
Munsel Carriage Co., OF Auburn, says; u
write to express my gratitude for the mlrac-
lous benefit received from Dr.. Niles Heart
Cure. Isufnsrod for years, % result o farmy
life. from sclAtica which affected my heart
In the worst form, my limbs swelled from
the ankles up. IblOated until l was unable
to button my %clothingi had sharp pains
about the heart, smotherlng spells and
shortnesS OF breath. For three months l
was unable to lie down:and all the sleep
got was in an arm chair, l was treated by
the best doctors but gradually grew worse.
About a year ago l commenced taking DR..
Miles, New Heart Cure and 1t saved my life
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as II by a miracle"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or none re-
funded. Book on dis
cases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address.
DR. MILES MEDICA.