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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

DEATH OF Mr.. FIELD.-Mr. J. AL.
bert Field died at his home on upper
Prince street to-day shortly after noon.
His sickness which dates back a few
weeks was one of alternating hopes
and fears, but not until yesterday was
his condition deemed critical. He was
the son of the late Stephen K. Field
and a nephew of Mayor G. l.. Simpson.
in whose store he has served as a clerk
since leaving school. Mr.. Field was a
graduate of the public schools and
among the first TO pass the examina-
ton which entitled him to the Uni
versity scholarship. AS member of
the Musical Association and the Bach
elor Club, and being of genial nature,
he was liked by his many friends and
associates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

SURPRISE PARTy.-A delightful sur
prise party was rendered Miss Made
Wells last evening by number of her
young friends at her residence, in
West End. Music, games and dancing
were INDUCED in till late hour, when
the guests were invited to the dining
room where a delightful repast was
spread. Among those present were
Misses Oracle Padgett, Rosalie Strider,
Regina Nash, Florence Oehlert, Kath-
crime McCracken, of this city; Lucy
and Lizzie Barron, Oracle Potter and
Myrtle Lynn, of Fairfax; Messrs.
Samuel Whitby, Domaine, hoy, Bob.
raus, Lannon, Quinn, Lucas, Carter,
Nash, of this city; 81. Eley, of Norfolk;
H. and j. Barron, of Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The steamer Palamore, Of Aqua creek, il
on the ways at the shipysld for repairs.

The steamer Palamore, OF Aqua creek, il
on the ways at the shipysId for repairs.
Tomorrow night is the regular meeting
night in course of the Board of Police Com,
missioners.
An oyster supper will be given tonight
and tomorrow night at Schulers Hall for tt 9
benefit of the Village Chapel.
A Home telephone, No. 179, has bean
placed in Mr.. George W. Francis's place Of
business, No 126 south st. Asaph street..
The Fairfax authorities are on the lookout
for some Alexandrisns who yesterday snot
and killed number of rabbits in that coun.
ty, contrary 10 Law.
There are still few men who evidently
did not hear the straw hat gun which was
fired on the night OF the first frost-but there
are only few such.
Sarah A. Frazier, we'll known and re.
spected colored resident of this city, aud
widow of Jerry Frazier, died this morning at
he- home on south Washington street, aged
SO years.
It is reported that some members of one of
the wings of the republican party of this city
are endcavoring to induce some of the mem.
bers of the other wing to get Mr.. 8. N Gar
wood to withdraw as a candidate for the Leg
islature
Arlington Ruling, Fraternal Mystic Circle,
met at Odd Fellows Hall last night and held
very interesting meeting. Two candidates
were obligated in most impressive manner
It was decided to rent Odd Fellows Hall and
meet on the first and third Monday Of ca
month.
1t is reported that there Is another mix
up" at the gas works One OF the employees
was recently discharged By the superintend.
emit of the works, and an order given by the
chairman of the committee on light to rein.
state him was ignored and another man was
employed in his place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19


PROMPT TENANr.-Last week q
We wen known citizen, q good natured,
OuV very close collector of his rents,
va vas visiting his tenants, stirring them
o ~ ano looking to the condition gener-
~, ,o OF his property, when coming
S S. one tenant who owed him "a
- -uuuIed pence" that is TO say several
u uUu.os rent, he opened his battery
upon ups, him, and, to use his own words,
S S,1 aIn ne must settle up by Mon
ST. october is, in full or git" On
ns s1asy while strolling around he hap
bo aeu 10 walk by his backward tenants
tb Yas = aud, noticing a card tackled on
tho 1s G tW' he stepped up to it and read
yo W .Ohowlnp: Dear sir rs done got,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

OPERA HOUSEHOLD. Boone, the
hypnotist, who will appear here Tues
day and Wednesday nights claims to be
able to find the postotfice key to boz,
in which letter has been placed by q
committee OF city officials, addressed to
aparty unknown to the professor, al
ter they have driven cicuitous route
before hiding the key and posting. He
will unlock the box and deliver the let
ter to the party addressed, driving the
carriage himself while blindfolded. The
man who was put to sleep yesterday
evening will be awakened at the Opera
House tonight. All yesterday evening
and to-day crowds of people surround
ed the window where the sleeping
beauty" is lying. This evening Prof.
Boone, while blindfolded, drove
through the stress of the city in car
rage and located letter at the post
office for Mr.. G. W. Howell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bitters:
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whisky nor other intoxi-
can't, but acts as 8 tonic and Alternative.
1t acts mildly on the stomach and bow
els, adding strength and giving tone to
the organs, thereby aiding Nature in
the performance of the functions. Elec'
trio. Bitters is an excellent appetizer
and aids digestion. Old People find it
Just exactly what they need. Price
fifty cents and S1.00 per bottle at Z. H.
Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

LOST His WIFE.-A man named
Coleman, from near Jackson City, in
the county, reported at the station
house this morning that he had lost his
wife. He said that they were both at
the local depot about S o'clock last
night and that he left her for q few
minutes to visit neighboring saloon
for liquid refreshments. When be re-
turned his wife had disappeared and
he went to his home supposing that
his wife had gotten tired of waiting for
him and preceded him. When he
reached home, however, his wife was
not there and this morning he returned
to this city. looking for her. He said
she was about 40 years old, of small
statue and slight build and had SIS in
her pocket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

SOLD AT AUCTIoN.-The effects of
the Marshall Hall Steamboat Company,
at Marshall Hall, were sold at auction
yesterday evening. The grocery store
was bought by Mr.. Speare, of Charles
county, Nd, for $780, The stock Of
liquors and supplies was purchased by
Wholesale merchants of Washington.
The ponies brought from $40 to $25,
captain Randall buying most OF them
Tor River View The engines, boilers
and other machinery, which had been
purchased for the purpose OF erecting q
chute were purchased by Ar. Ben
lsnin Einsteir. The sale of the prop
eFty, including the hall and grounds
aud the steamers Charles Manchester
aud River Queen will be continued to-
morrow ny at the Seventh street wharf in
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19
rur A1rvANnp1A renresentatiues to

THE ALEXANDRIA representatives to
the State Council, Junior Order of Me-
chanics, which convened in Lynchburg
to day, left last night for that city,
They are as follows Messrs. c. h.
Pickin and E. B Byrne, of Alexandria
Council; G. Nelson Cradlin and E. D.
Soper, of Belle Haven Council; Geo. b.
Hayden, of Jackson Council, aud Jr.
P. S. c., o. B. Hopkins. The delega
ton from this city was accompanied by
Representative N. Davis, of Occoquan
Council. All 60 pledged to vote for
the next session of the State Council to
be held in this city in 1898.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

CHARGED WITH GAMBLING. - Four
men We're arrested last night by Lieut..
Smith on warrant charging them
with gambling. This morning when
the case was called in the Mayors
court, two of the men forfeited theif
collateral and the other two were dis.
missed as there was DO evidence against
them. The man who swore out the
warrant stated to the Mayor that he
was mistaken. He said he was play
ing for treats and getting under the in.
huence of liquor had supposed that he
had been robbed as he could not find
his money. On reaching home, how
ever, no found his money and on be-
coming sober he realized that he had
made a mistake. On this statement
the Mayor dismissed the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

PERsoNAL.-Mr. and Mrs. VIM. B
Smoot, who have been on q delightful
trip through Europe, are expected
home tomorrow.
Messrs. Edgar Warfeld, ST., w. w
Sherwood, VIM. 81. May, G. VIM. Ram.
say, VIM. A. Smoot, and Thos. Perry
! have gone to Richmond to attend the
annual convention of Confederate vete.
rams.
Mrs. Mary G. Powell will leave here
tomorrow for Denver, COL, to spend
the winter with her son Mr.. VIM. G.
Pow ell.
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
Hugh S. Murphy and Miss Rosa Cox,
which is to take place at the home of
Miss Cox on the 9th inst.
Miss Lillian Lee Crump, who has
been spending the summer in Norfolk
and vicinity. has returned to her home
in this city.
Mrs. A. A. Rittenour is extremely
i'll at the home of her father in Wash.
iDeton.
The city democratic committee has
invited Senator Daniel to address the
citizens of Alexandria during the cam
paigD.
Mr.. ]. E. Waddey has gone to Birm-
ingham, Ala, to accept positi m in the
locomotive department of the Southern
Railway.
Mr.. ]. D. Normoyle to day received
from the Governor reappointment as
notary public for this city for the term
Of four years.
Miss Julia Eoglish, of Laurel, Nd,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ashby Miller.
Mrs. T. L. Waters has returned from
Charlottesville where she spent the
summer.
Messrs. Jonah II. White. of New
York, and AL. Reid, of Washington, of
the Atlantic Coast Line, were in the
city to day on visit to friends.
Mr.. James P. Lash, who came to this
city from Portsmouth in 1878, since
which time he has been engaged in the
insurance business here, has been trans
ferred to his old home. Mr.. Lash is
popular gentleman, and his many
friends here regret his removal from
Alexandria.
number OF relatives of Mr.. John Lead.
bester have gone so Conway, N. e., TO attend
his wedding to Miss Nary Morrsll, Of that
place, which takes place this evening.
Rev. Berl lyman Green and Mr.. ]. ]. Green
have returned from Buffalo where they at.
tended the Brotherhood OF 1t. andrew meet
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

III. NJ. S. PINAFoRE" will be pre-
sented at the Opera House on Tuesday
aud Wednesday night next, October
10th and 9th, by "Sharps and Flats, !"
for the benefit of the Hydraulion S. F.
E. Company, and the cast given below
insures an excellent production of this
tuaefal little opera. The cast is as fol-
lows: Right Hon. Sir Joseph Porter,
Mr.. George II. Evans; Captain Cor
coran, Mr.. William Bryant; Ralph
Rackstraw, Mr.. l.. F. Randolph, of
Washington; Dick Deadeye, Mr.. Chas.
W. Moore, of Washington; Bob Beckett,
Mr.. Frank L. Slaymaker; Josephine,
the captains daughter, Miss Mai
Greenwich; Hebe, Sir Joseph's fret
cousin, Miss Sarah D. Rathbone; Little
Buttercup, Mrs. 81. B. Holli6eld, of
Washington; Bill Bobstay, Mr.. Urban
S. Lambert, and Midshipmites, Masters
Heinrich and Robert W. Herwig. Sir
Joseph's sisters, cousins and aunts, the
sailors, marines, etc, will be represent.
ed by we'll trained chorus, and it 10
no bed that large audience will greet
this new organization at both perform
anceS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

ora NJ. BAZAR The Bazaar
u or.,sr supper, under the auspices
aa4 p ~ Haven Council, Junior Order
Of D 9c,aojcs. commenced last night
OF y.h'JB3nTnry's Hall, and will continue
Of I'D the week. The ball and
i,b. presented beautiful appear.
o0o.DI having can taste!ulIy decorated
Slts' r"ntjpe and f.gs. An excellent
sl.u 1H Supper was served. Pitts or
o!ys.f. . ~ ro.lrssd nreity music during
c's' .rpnJnc. aud dancing was kept up
l iaF y, va. IL uilnight. All expressed
u''.' l..s.s oaviug bad good time.
o. ~ "a ory lunch is erved each day FROM
:; q 20 NY 10 > D m. The art gallery
|! . .nncb epi1trd by those present.
T,n MINT the bizr wi II e visited by
~ IN. Jr. o. U a. NJ. and D. of
la' ", of Washington. A necktie
.Y S,ll also te given. A large
IT !. expected, Tonight and for
', 81, ,ssr y the week ladies will be ad.
mn,el rae OF Charge.
80 The yoinc lor the various articles
.aad- os follows:
: I +, O { A N Pms. Johnson 8.
l.. o & A. NJ. Ring.-R. S. Good.
,;cs5 F Na7cn 5, a. Fonshill . and
" Brswnsr
=" B-scslet Hiss Mamie Zimmerman
,snd Mss MauG Henderson 3.
D Of A. Misc Lena Downing 3.
,,ock -Thomas Chauncey 5.
rmbrel!a.-F. Smith S and j. K.
Jsgeiry Usse-Hiiss Auua Reisley 5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

polIcg Cousr-Mayor g. L. Ssmp-
,,r presiding III following Gases
we're disposed of this morning:
Fans P,ynr, Lewis Darlington and
Walter Washington, all colored, arrest
a. BIS Officers Ferguson aud Beach for
refusing to WORK on the chain gang,
were sspt back TO work.
Al Morris, arrested by Officer Bet,
lis for b4iug drunk and disorderly, was
gwen 10 days in Jail,
A mao, arrested by Lieut.. Smith
charged with gambling, forfeited So
collateral.
Two men, also arrested by Lieut..
Smith on a similar charge, were dis
missed
A man, arrested by Officers
Arlington and Davis for gambling, for
ieited s. collateral.
Vim. Haywood, arrested by Officers
Wilkinson aud Proctor for lunacy, was
dismissed.
Vim. Triplett, for assaulting and
beating Lizzie Triplett, was 6ned IS.
Anthony Anderson, for assaulting and
beating Henry Haden, was dismissed.
Wm. Middleton, for aiding a fugitive
from Justice to escape, was dismissed.
Barney Richards was arrested to-day
90 the charge of having stolen a boat
from Mr.. Alpheus Robey soma time
since.
Albert Wilson was arrested this evening foe
stealing q watch from VIM Johnson.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cool. Nine prisoners and four
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.

For the next six days We shall fly the
WHOLESALE FLAG over our Cloak De.
partment. You'll have to think twice to
fully appreciate the advantages this a
gives you. 1t word it means you have
choice of our elegant and complete stock Of
New Fall GaImsnts at precisely what they
would cost were you to buy them wholesale.
You can afford to ponder on this a momsnt,
then glance over the items and figure what
you'll save.
Ladies' Heavy Beaver Jackets made in the
dainty 25-in length, tailored BY men in tie
best possible manner. Retail price is $5
Our wholesale price is So SO.
Ladies Heavy Basket Weave Cloth Jackets
strap seam back and front, strictly tailor
made Would never retail for less than So.
Wholesale price Sc. 40.
Ladies' Fine Kersey Jackets. strictly tailor
made, strap and seam trimmings. Lined
throughout with black satin. Sells retail for
$12. Our wholesale price is 1898.
Ladies' Double Cspes, made Of heavy beav.
err fur and braid trimming. Retail price
$3.50. Oar wholesale price 81 40.
Special values in Seal Plush Capes from
81 SO to $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19
DRY GOODS.
Continual Pouring
in Of
New Goods.

Our store is not large enough sor the i'm.
msnse stock Of new goods we now receivi
We must admit again that we are surprised
with the higher grade Of goods selling ut
such low figures. Money is plentiful, busi-
ness above medium, and goods in abundance.
What's the cause? 1t must be remembered
that We have been selling goods in this city
for 81 years. Indeed in all that space OF time
we have liquidated all our debts on basis of
100 cents on the dollar This is an excellent
showing for the wholesale merchants in east.
ern cities. They argue this: We can afford
to sell merchants with solid backbone
at LIVER prices than experiment with those
of slippery tendency at higher prices. This
explains the marvellous tow prices prevailing
in "ur business house. Our prices are so low
this season thst one almost thinks the goods
are given as memento in honor of our 21st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

.; 81 = 44EY's CHuRcH.-The lectures
Ms "sy, Father Pardow, S. j., at ST.
tion. Ih1rch, draw large congrega-
pstn.n n'shtly. His visit here is in the
C.,boI OF q mission to Alexandria
ys, oUi'cs, designed to increase the fer
rsIi,;.o VI their interest in the subject of
tbs s s't. The value of the soul" was
liyarsaSy iect OF an eloquent sermon de.
To niuh .asl night by Father Psrdow.
will IS gu new members OF the sodalities
will rs enrolled and on tomorrow night
- 'e received into the sodalities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. K.
III. Norton presiding.-Wheatley VS..
Martha Boswell's admir-; final decree.
Carry Butler vs.. Scott Butler, color.
ed, suit for divorce; bill dismissed.
Mr.. J. r. Cation, acting as special
Judge, heard argument and took the
papers in the case of VALE ce vs.. Critch.
er, trustee, ct al.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

]. C. Berry, one of the best known citizens
of Spencer, Mo, testifies that he cured him
self of the worst kind of piles by using few
boxes of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. He
had been troubled with piles for over thirty
years and had used many different kinds of
so.called cures; hit DeWitts was the one
that did the work and he will verify this
statement if any one wishes to write him.
Chsrles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

U. C.-The members of the 18th
Virginia Regiment Chapter, o. d. c.,
have been rendered through their sec
rotary an invitation to attend meet
ing of NJ. D. Corse Camp, S. G. v, on
the evening of October rs. the occasion
being an address by Mr.. Frank Ander
SOD. The secretary takes this method
of informing the chapter of this invita-
ton.
ALICE f. CoLoUHoUN.
sec. 18th Va. Reg. Chapter, U. D. @.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

Children's Merino Undershirts Price Sc.
Chlldren's Merino Undershirts. Price Sc.
Children's Morino Undershirts. Prica Zoe.
Children's Merino Undershirts. Price 12Ibc.
Children's Merino Undorshirts. Price 15c.
Csc.
Children's Pure Wool Undershirs. Price
25c to 65c.
Children's Union Suits. All sizes. Price
25c.
Our ssles are increasing rapidly on these
popular altogethers.
Ladies' Fine Ribbed Undershirts and Pants
under the name of THE Hummer 1897"
Price 25c. Acknowledged the best garment
ever offered in this city. A bargain full of
merit
About 200 dosen Esndkerchiefs opened
this week, October L.
handsome assortment of richly Embroid-
cred Handkerchief for Christmas at 12hc.
A bargain in Ladies' Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs at sc. close imitation of 25c
pattern.
2 cases american Lady Corsets received
October 18th.
We recommend this Corset for comfort.
Our sales on this Corset have jumped out Of
sight
Nearly 200 dozen Mems Linen Collars and
Cuffs to open on Saturday, October 10th. or
Monday morning October 18th. Also about
80 dozen Ladies' Linen Collars to open the
same day. Nothing but the latest shapes in
height and newness received
October 10th We shall open one case Of
Mems White Shirts, unlaundered and lauu-
dered. Sizes Ii to II. Prices SOC to ST.,
Mention in later issue
Received October 18th = cases Of Mems,
Ladies' snd Children's Hosiery. Every size
of Hosiery We carry in stock TO fit an Infant
to woman or man Of immense demands.
Gloves suspenders and full stock OF new
goods. The demand Of the hour.
Don't allow yaurself to be inveigled inta
buying old goods at half price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

WARNING: Persons who sntler from
coughs and colds should heed the warnings
of danger and save themselves suffering ana
fatal results by rsiRg One Minute cough
Cure. 1t is an irfsliible remedy for coughs
colds, Group and sll throat and lung troubles
Charles q. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19
WANTED.
YOU Will BUY PROPERTY IF YOU
CAN BUY IT RIGHT.

Then read what we have to
offer you on monthly pay
ments. Our connection with
various financial institutions
enables us to sell property on
terms equivalent to what you
pay for rent.
Two Groom Frame Houses
on Queen street. Price $500
each. Terms $40 per month.
Two Groom Frames on
south Columbus street; water
in kitchen and sewer connec-
ton. Price 5000 each. Terms
$40 per month.
Nine Lots I7xoo feet on
south Lee street, Price $50
each. ST. per week.
Six-room Brick House near
Christ Church. Price $2,25o.
Terms $22 per month.
Choice business location,
corner property, s rooms.
Price $500. Terms SIS per
month.
Three 4-room Frames. Price
$500 each. Terms $6 per
month
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

psonsS S-Ihe committee 90 public
lief tr vatfact Tor the painting of the Re.
Tier ,acA house to J. L. Monroe at $40
Ro6is. s'N two other bids, J. T..
eoptrooss wy and Isaac Rudd $4S. The
enpins '' LOT painting the Columbia
awarded. NSS not as yet peen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

uyes pRoBABnITIEs.-For this
oa wSsth ste sno ss Signify iaI
c.:a naE f:arisbe winds; brisk to high on
,.,;ois cast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

F0R BENT
STORE AND DWELLING st the south.
west corner of Columbus and Madison streets.
Together or separate. In hrst class order.
Annlv 10 J. P. LAPHEN,
oct7 eo1mh 204 n Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

To start the season with a rush we have
taken two lots of our pretty UP.TO DATE
WRAPPERS and offer them at about the cost
of production.
Ladies' Indigo Mourning, Fancy and Silver
Gray Wrappers. wide skirts, full strap back,
lined to the waist. Well worth 81. Special
price 69c.
Ladies' Bed and Blue Wrappers. Eton style.
Also Cashmevette Fieeced Lined Wrappers In
nobby styles, all with fancy braid trimmings
tucked yoke, plated front, shirred back lined
to the waist with extra vest front attached.
Special value at 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19
local MATTERS.

-. Tomorrow at 6:35; sun sets
Sun 'I sish water at PIG d. m. and
a. "a III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

tO-a,y M unsGn' OF the county, was in this city
had bS -" Tue lookout for his bicycle which
think, ~ .t1e,eently stolen from him. He
Bho yss .aiei is Clements. the horse thief,
Arrested in this city on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19
1O7 SOUTH ROYAL STREET.

N0TICE-The Board of Directors of the
IN CHR. HEURICH BREWING COM.
PANY, at their monthly meeting October
II, 1897, declared dividend of Ten PER
CENT. on the capital stock of the company
payable on and after November 1st 1897. at
the branch Office, corner Goth and Water
streets, n. W., in the city of Washington D.
Z. The books Of the company for the tlans-
fer Of stock will be closed from October 18th
to November 9Th 1897, both inclusive.
CHARLES MEYER, Secretary.
ont1 u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19

Attention is directed to the advertisement
of vacant situations in King street dry goods
bo,,ua
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-19
DRESS GOODS.

BRIGHTEST, BIGGEST AND BEST.
That's the way our Dress Goods Depart
ment stands Three times as big variety
here as you'll find anywhere, and it's gentle
tug the prices give your purse string for all
this GOODNESS No danger of your not be.
ing suited, and speedily too,