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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-25
AUCTION SALES.
By r. F. Knox. Auctioneer.

Dy d. I. huOA, AuCtlOutcT.
GALE OF V LuARLE NEAL ESTATE
~ IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, VA.-By
virtue of decree of the Circuit Court for the
county of Alexsrdris, Virginia, rendered in
the chancery cause of Nnl. Byesrd against
Cary Goings ct ais the Undersigned, special
commissioner of sale, will offer for sale at pub
lie auction on
SATURDAY,
June the 18th, 1897, at 5 o'clock p. m
in front of the premises, the following de-
scribed property, to wit:
a l. THAT LOT Or TRACT OF LAND
in the county of Alexandria Virginia. about
miles west from the city of Alexandria,
Va, situated cn the north side of the Alexan-
dria and Leesburg road, adjoining and east of
the land of Capt. Ennis, deceased, aid bound
ed as follows; 10 wit: Beginning at fence
p st at the southeast corner of the lard Of
Ennis deceased, and in the north line of the
Alexandra and Leesburg road and running
tn nee with the east line of said Ennis N.
80 E. 692 2.1O feet to stake and stones !;
thence with the land Of the said Ennis S. 691ho
E. 252 $40 feet to stake az d stones at the
northwest corner of the land of Goings; /;
thence with the west line of said Goings s.
80 w $50 0.1O feet to a stake in the said
north line If the Alexandria and Leesburg
road theme with the north line of the said
road N. SO w. PAT $40 feet to the Begin
ming, containing three and one-half (31b)
acres
Terms of Sale: One.half of the purchase
money in cash and residue in two equal pay
ments (6) and twelve (12) months from the
day of sale deferred payments to bear in err
est at six per cent. per aunum, evidenced by
bonds of the purchaser, and title to be retain.
ed until purchase money is paid in full. All
convoyancing at cost of purchaser
DOUGLASS STUART,
Special Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-25

hereby certify that Douglass Stuart, the
special commissioner of sale in the above
cause, his enter, d into bond in the sum of
one thousand dollars with approved security
as required by the decree of sale above
mentioned
Teste: II. II. YOUNG, Clerk.
my21 IS By B. d. Young. D. c.
The above sale has been postponed to SAT-.
URDAY, June 26th, at the same hour and
place
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-25

China.


We have just imported a
large stock OF Souvenir China
with views of the Carlisle
House" and "Marsllall House
faithfully reproduced. The line
embraces a fine assortment OF
shapes and the prices range
from Ioc to 75c each. Parties
desiring a souvenir of our old
city can find nothing prettlcr
or cheaper for the purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-25
FIVE REASONS WY YOU SHOULD BUY
"THEDlX[E."

LIST. 1t affords the Lest ventilation. having
head piece 5 feet square without folds or
cross sticks; the hot air readily escapes, and
the net being free from folds on the sides and
foot of bed the cool all easily rushes in to fill
the vacuum.
End. 1t handles the net, by ,eleasing the
cord at the foot of the bed the spring arms
carry the netting 10 perpendicular position
against the head. bosrl.
3rd. The bed can 10 rolled to any part of
the room for ventilation or other purposes.
4th. 1t is the only net in use that is an
ornament to the roou. d;aping as beautifully
on head d-board IS a lace curtain does on a
window.
9th. A child can work it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-25
DRY GOODS.
THE DIXIE"
MOSQUITO FRAMES And NETS.
SOLD BY
I. EichbeI Ig and Son,
DRY GOODS.
ALEX yNDRIA, VA

The latest novelt in canopy which is
easily attached to a1y style of wood, brass,
iron or folding bei, without defa' ing the
same. Although jut int oducsd, it is being
adopted by the bet residences; hotels and
hospitals in every ciy where it is shown 1t
requires no step Ladder to put it ny and is al.
ways in working rider. Come in and see
how comp icated this csnopy is and how easy
it works. You car move your bed to any
part of the room yol may desire We take
great pleasure in showing you as it is no
trouble to US.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-25

Black Shanghai Silks, worth SOC, at 29e
Zeal Black japanese Silks worth 69c, at
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
HIS HEART CUT OPEN.
Westry Gibbs Murdered by william
Bennett at Denton, Md.

Denton, Md, July 6.-Westry Gibbs,
colored, aged about % years, was stab
bed to death in Main street at Ridge
ly last night about 11.30 O'Clock by
William Bennett, also colored and
about the same age The men had
been drinking, as had a score of 9TH
ers who were in the crowd which had
assembled near McShane hall. Con-
stable Knots looked about for Ben
nett Immediately after the affray and
found him at his home near town and
brought him to Denton jail.
States Attorney Dewes ordered a
post-mortem examination this morn
ing. DR.. p Roland Fisher, of Denton,
found that the wound extended al
most through the body, the heart being
cut open. Witnesses testified to the
stabbing and threats which Bennett
had been heard to make against Gibbs.
The jury returned a verdict charging
that Bennett committed the murder.
Officers are after two other young ne
groes who were said to be implicated
in a plot to kill Gibbs. Bennett stat
ed after his arrest that he knew moth
ing of the killing. He will be given a
hearing tomorrow morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
TAYLOR.

The funeral services over the remains
Of the late William d. Phillips occur
red from his late home on Main street
yesterday afternoon. Impressive SER
vices were held in the house by the
Rev. J. NJ Lloyd, OF the Welsh Bap-
tist church of which the deceased was
member. Rev. Mr.. Lloyd paid a
glowing tribute to the memory of the
deceased. At the close of the services
the remains were followed to their last
resting place in the Forest Home cem-
etery by a large concourse of sympa-
thizing friends and neighbors, where
all that was mortal of a kind and
loving father was consigned to mother
earth to await the glorious resurrection
morn. The Independent order of odd
Fellows, No. $685. American Protestant
association, No. 119, and Pyne Accident
fund, of which the deceased was a
member, attended in body. The pail
bearers were: Thomas II. Jenkins, Will
liam Evans, Edward Carter, David
Harris, Thomas Jones and Daniel
Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Conley. of Laflin
visited relatives in this place on Mon
day.
knights of Pythias, No. 462, will meet
this evening at Reese's hall.
Misses Susie Powell and Ellen Evans,
Of this place. visited friends in Hyde
Park on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Williams, Of
Peckville, visited friends in this town.
Maud l., the PAGER owned by DR. Por-
teus, of this town, captured first money
in the free-for-all race ut Carbondale
in three straight heats on Monday,
making one of the heats in 2.20 IA.
The board of school directors made
an inspection of the borough school
yesterday afternoon and found every
thing in first-class condition. The di-
rectors who made the inspection were:
Casper Fruitigar, James Mapleson. Tai
ley w. Jones, William Rogers, James
Powell, jr, and James Price. They
were accompanied by Principal James
+. Foley.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hopkins. of Hyde
Park, were the guests of friends in
this 0!ace.
The Grays journeyed to Providence
on Monday and defeated the Stars of
that town in well played game on the
Driving park grounds. owens twirled
the sphere for the Grays and held his
opponents down with two hits. He re-
ceived excellent support. Glynn caught
him ard did excellent work. The fea-
lures of the game was the all-around
work of the Grays. The score-Grays,
s; Stars, 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith Price, of Hyde
Park, visited this place on Monday.
Miss Mary Robbins and David j.
Davis, of this place, spent Monday at
the Hillside home, with relatives of
Mr.. Davis.
Rev. DIR. H. II. Harris, Of this place
delivered an excellent address at Peck
vile on Monday. Subject, "Indepen-
| dence."
! Mrs. Thomas Evans, of South Scran-
| ton, attended the funeral of the late
| William D. Phillips, in this place, yes,
| terday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
ROBBED OF DIAMONDS.
Philadelphia Woman Claims to Have
Been Assaulted by Two Men.

New York, July 6.-Coney Island has
another mystery. 1t lies in the iden-
tity of two well dressed men who early
this morning assaulted Miss Rose
Miller of No. PIG Callowhill street,
Philadelphia, and robbed her of dia-
mond necklace and her pocketbook,
containing S42 and a return ticket to
Philadelphia. Miss Miller is 26 years
old. She came from Philadelphia last
night to visit friends at Coney Is
land.
She says she did not know in what
street her friends lived, and was at
tempting to find the house when two
well dressed young men approached.
They walked one on each side of her
for a short distance, and then one of
them made a grab for her diamond
necklace. She screamed for help, and
the other young man, who was short,
placed her hands around her throat
and checked her. In the scuff1e she got
the smaller mans thumb in her mouth
and bit it off below the second joint.
The men then ran away, leaving Miss
Miller in a fainting condition on the
ground,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
Players' Averages.

While Meaney Is recorded as leading
the team in hitting, the honor is scarce
ly due him, as he has played in but
twenty games, while Bonner, Eagan,
OBrien and others who closely follow
Meaney, have played in much larger
number. Including the two catchers
and excluding Wellner, whose percent
age is 1853, and the other pitchers, the
average hitting of the ten regular
players outside the box has been .310.
While the figures of other clubs are not
available, it is probable that no other
team in the league has made a much,
if any, better showing.
In fielding it is worthy of note that
no player has a percentage below .916.
In comparing the fielding averages it
should be remembered that there are
positions, notably second and third
bases and shortstop, in which the gen.
eral average is always lower than in
the other positions.
Since The Tribune published the
players averages, June Is, Massey has
improved in hitting from .24S to .342
That was the most marked increase.
Wellner Bonner, Eagan and Mcguire
have shown an increase in the order
named. The only player to show a
marked decrease in hitting was Boyd.
He drops from .2S6 to .256 since June
is. Meaney dropped from .419 to 1868
but the former average was attained
in as few as eleven games, and is not
a safe basis for reckoning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
DIAMOND DUST.

Beard, Mcguire and Bonner have Played
in all the 81 games.
Scranton has won seven out of ten
games with the Barons.
Gruber Will probably be assigned to
umpire the games in Scranton.
Wilkes-Barre today. 1t Will be the last
game between the two clubs until Sep
tember
Braun, Knight, Drauby and Lyons, in
the order named, lead the Grays in bat
ting. Braun's average is 1888.
Toronto here tomorrow. Morse will try
and hold the Canadians down. He has
rested since Saturday and ought to De
in good trim.
Keefe is a decided Improvement over
GrGber. The latter has not been signed
by Buffalo, although he has resigned his
position.-Buffalo EXprss.
Frank Bonner has sold his saloon bust
ness at Edwardsville and will hereafter
reside in this city. He and Mrs. Bonner
are boarding at the st. Charles.
Jim DAILY, released by Reading, will
probably sign with Wilkes-Barre. SHAH
non is now negotiating with him, but
there is a slight disagreement as to salary.
The Scranton team Is the only one in
the league that has stuck TO the schedule
and played only regularly scheduled or
actually postponed games.
Dan Shannon and the Wilkes-Barre
CTOWu VIII Dt mere lUlS AFTERNOON play
the game postponed from yesterday. Gill
lon and Boyd will be the Miner battery.
keenan, Will be in the box for Wilkes
Barre and he will try and get even for
the lambasting he received from the
Scrantonians Monday afternoon.
Gus Schmelz is on a mysterious mission
among the teams of the New England
league, and it is whispered that he is the
paid agent of one of the major league
clubs, his duty being to delve hidden
lights from beneath the minor league
Observation-Disclosures Post. Gus surely
isn't acting for Washington. That club
has an all sufficient agency and farm in
the Eastern league.
Arthur Irwin was a guest of Earl Wag-
ner in Philadelphia last Monday. Arthur
says that his Toronto Kanucks are draw
ing larger at-home crowds than any team
in the Eastern league circuit. Shep Nor
ton, who was released to Irwin, has been
tried but once on the rubber, and his de-
livery was so highly palatable TO. the OPP
position that Arthur requesteS Shep's
presence on the bench for the remainder
of the ame.-Washington Post.
Jim Corbett wrote to Mr.. Kuntzsch ask
ing for an engagement to play first one
| day for the Stars. Mr.. Kuntzsch did not
| even answer the letter He says he Is
| satisfied to make what he can off base
| ball without recourse 20 taking.
Standard. There's nothing strange In
Kuntzsch's failure to acknowledge the
| letter; he never was overburdened with a
knowledge of etiquette. AS for taking
Herr Georges opinion comes with rather
poor grace from one who was a party to
| that fakiest of fake deals at Hamilton
The Syracuse papers contended that the
games should count In the standing OF
the clubs, yet the Standard throws the
contention aside and figures the games
unplayed. Assert your manhood William
Peach Baker.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07

little business capacity, while toes sep
arated by a distinct interval, in spite OF
the compression in which fashionable
boots compel them, are indicative of
emotion. If they curve downwards,
they indicate an amiable turn of mind
and different portions of them denote
different characteristics as do the So
called mountains" and valleys" on
the palm.
In addition TO all these characters
tics, the markings on the sole must be
carefully considered, for they may
modify certain other peculiarities 1t
Is impossible, however, to lay down
any laws for self-guidance in these
minutiae, but the broad facts will no
doubt furnish a sufficient stimulus for
further investigation at the hands of
the wise women of the world, for they
must be indeed wise who can read, as
in an open book, character which may
be formed by the constructions of a
fashionable boot
Whatever else may be DONE however,
1t is safe to say that great toes which
are pressed out of the straight line,
and which are therefore in hideous
contrast with the beautiful feet of Trll-
by, bespeak an egregious vanity in
their possessor, and proclaim q belief
In the proverb, which states that ito
be beautiful one must suffer-" This,
however, was the old fashioned idea,
which 1t is hoped the vogue of Mr.. Du
Maurier's heroine will have done a
great deal to counteract.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
JAPS BEAT AN AMERICAN GIRL.
Battle Between United states and
Mikado's Marines at Honolulu.

Vancouver, b. c., July 6.-The latest
mail advices from Honolulu say that
Nellie West, an American, was severe
ly beaten by two Japanese marines
from the war ship Naniwa recently,
while trying to assist her brother, who
had been set upon by a number of
man. n-of-wars- from the japanese
navy.
She was confined to her bed and un-
able to appear against her assailants
in court, where they were charged with
assault and battery,
A well-known business man knocked
down three Naniwa sailors on the street
the following morning in consequence,
while American bluejackets went hunt
ing for the ringleaders of the japanese
who made the assault. One who was
pointed out to them as being guilty was
so severely beaten by them that his life
now depends on the result of a delicate
operation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
BEER is sUPPLANTING WHISKY
As Nation Wo Are Using Less Strong
Stimuiants.
From the Washington Times

The internal revenue receipts of the
United States government for the last
hscal year show an increase of about 1
per cent. in the income from the tax on
spirits whereas the revenue raised by
the tax on malt and other fermented
liquors increased no less than per
cent. The rates of txation were not
changed, so that the increase in re-
ceipts corresponds with the expansion
of the market for the liquors taxed.
These figures seem to prove that the
consumption of spirits it not increasing
in the United States as fast as the
population. 1t Is evident that the rate
of growth in the last fiscal year was
not much more than half as much as
the rate of gain in the number of in
habitants.
On the other hand, the revenue from
the tax on beer and similar liquors in
dicates that the use of such alcoholic
beverages is fast outrunning the in
crease of the population. 1t is not prob
able that the number of inhabitants of
the United States is growing at the rate
of more than 2 per cent. a year, and If
that is so, the consumption of beer
showed an increase last year about
three times as great, in proportion, as
the growth of the country
This means that we are becoming
more like the continental countries of
Europe, as a nation, in the use of slim
ulants, and there ought to be much less
drunkenness in proportion to the num-
ber of drinkers than there used to be
when whisky was the great American
tipple.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
FEET AND CHARACTER.
What the Pedal ExtremIties Reveal
TO One Who Knows.

The person who had his character
read by the palmist must now go to
the first cousin of the chiropodist in
order to learn whether the markings on
the foot agree with the prognostica-
tions of the hand.
According to the adopts. a small in
step denotes religious temperament,
while, if it is high, it suggests self
consciousness. If arched, 1t indicates
love of luxury, while, II 1t is thin in
addition, 1t not only demonstrates the
desire for appreciation and applause,
but the possession of honor and lofty
ideals. A thick, heavy instep, which
the bootmaker would describe as rath-
er high, is the mark of the individual
who is capable of great eXertion con-
tinued over a long time, the instep, in
fact, of the worker.
The heel is another of the great
diagnostic points. If IL is smooth and
round, and without any prominent out
lines, 1t declares the individual to be-
long to that commonplace order which
never achieves distinction. and who,
though pleasant enough in his or her
way to live with. Is yet devoid of any
special talent. If 1t is small it shows
that the owner is capable Of going heart
and soul into any work which he un-
dertakes.
Long toes suggest artistic capacity,
just as do long fingers of a certain
shape, while short toes indicate sell
hshness. If they are crooked, as well
as long, they demonstrate the posses
sion of good common sense and no
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
SCRANTON PLAYERS
AVERAGES TO DATE
Correct Record OF the Men Individually y
and as a Team.
HITTING PERCENTAGES ARE HIGH
but Bonner in So Games and an
Average Of .362 Is Entitled to First
Honors--No Player Has Fielding
Average Below .0I6, a Remarkable
Record--Team Has Hit and FicIded
Better Than Other Clubs.

If figures count for anything Scran-
ton ought now to possess a percentage
better than 500 and to occupy posi-
tion higher than fifth. In club fielding
and hitting the Miners will stand ia
vorable comparison with the leaders in
the race. In view of the fact that the
club remains in fifth place the infer
ence is that the players do not make
the most of their opportunities on the
bases and otherwise.
'-' Accompanying this article are the
players individual batting and fielding
averages, a pitchers record and a table
comparing the Scranton's team work
with that of the other clubs. The fig
ures are unofficial. but they have been
compiled from official scores at home
and telegraphic scores of the games
abroad and will be found to be nearly
correct. g.. Pc o. .'.''
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
Team Play.

The record of team plays reveals a
rather peculiar state of affairs. AL
though Scranton has made 43 more
runs, 1872 more hits, 25 less errors and
SO more earned runs than have the
opposing clubs, Scranton occupies a
comparatively low place in the race.
The figures show, however, that the
club has lost many close games, and
won many, where the result was in
Scranton's favor by large majority.
II is also indicated that the team has
not on it's superior hitting and field
ing won as many games as would have
been won by other clubs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
LOWERED THE RECORD.
Martin Mills, the GuideIess PAGER,
Does Some Wonderful Work.

Medford, Mass. July 6,--At Combin-
alton park this afternoon Martin Mills.
the wonderful guideless PAGER, lowered
her record Of 2.07h made last year to
2.05%. The little mare bowled round
the track without driver or sulky and
few who saw her realized that she was
making such good time.
The track record at Combination,
which is half mile track is 2.04ls and
1t is thought that the mare may break
even this record before the week is
over
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
An JpcorrigibIe Boy.

Willie Lynn, of Moosic, was arraign-
ed before Alderman Millar yesterday on
charge of larceny, his father appear
ing as prosecutor. Young Lynn stole
gold ring and Sc in money from a
cash box in his home. Lynn's father
says the boy is incorrigable. He was
sent to Jail to await further action.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
ASSAILED GENERAL HARRISON.
An indianapolis Preacher Dcnounces
the Ex-President from the Pulpit.

indianapolis, July 6.-There was an
unusual scene in the Central Avenue
Methodist church on Sunday night
when Dr. c. f. Lasby, the pastor. at
tackled ex-President Harrison because
of his association with the fight made
by the people against the Citizens
Street Railway company for cheap
fares. General Harrison is one of the
corporations lawyers. Mr.. Lastly
said
Could jefferson or Patrick Henry or
George Washington return to us, would
they not cry out against such unjust eX-
action? And can any one imagine the
president of a street railroad whose ac-
tual value Is $200O,000, but whose watered
stock and bonds have a value of $9,WOOO,,
approaching George Washington and Of
fering him 10000 to justify the greed of
the corporation and defend its iniquitiouS
actions from the common people? When
shall statesmen once more consider the
rights of the people superior to the glitter
of gold and unselfshly devote their tai
ents in behalf of the public good?
The pastors remarks were applaud
ed by his congregation, which is one
of the largest and most fashionable
in the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
SYRACUSE.

Earned runs-Rochester. 2; Syracuse, 2.
Two base hits-Shearon, Eagan, Bannon
Three base hits-Richter. Sacrifice hits
Lynch, Eagan. First on balls-On Nc
Farlan, s; off Kissinger. 3. Stolen bases
Earl. First on errors-Rochester, /.
Syracuse, g. Hit by pitcher-By McFar-
Ian, 2. Struck out-By McFarlan, 2; Ris-
singer, 2 Double plays-Shannon to
Henry to Corbett Left on bases
Rochester s. Syracuse, 12. Passed balls
-Frary. Time-2.OO. Umpire-Kennedy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-07
Philadelphia Never Dangerous.

Philadelphia, July 6.--Philadelphta was
never a serious factor in today's game
with Boston. Stivetts held the locals
down to seven hits and barring a Wild
throw by Long his support was faultless.
Fifiel1 also pitched a coed game, but his
support was ragged at times. Score:
R.H.E.
........0 OIL 90 0 0 o. Z 4
Boston ..,.........,.0 20 0 0 0 o. & 9 l
Batteries-Fifejd and Mcfarland; Stiv-
etts and Lake. Umpire-Emslie.