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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

A GREAT DUCK FARM.-One of the
largest and decidedly the best equip.
ped duck farms in the United States is
located at Kiverton, Warren county.
on the Southern Railway. Dir. John
W. Morgan, four years ago, commenced
raising ducks at Rlverton on small
scale, and his business has grown until
the output this year is about five thou
sand ducks, and he is enlarging his
plant, and expects next years output
to be about fifteen thousand ducks.
Mr.. Morgan's plant occupies two acres
of ground, and this area he will in
crease. The plant consists of an incu-
bator house, q feed room, g brooder
house, home for employees, q wareroom,
wards with shelters for the ducks, and
water.supply outfit, including bath
ponds supplied with running water for
the fowls. The proprietor 10 now add
ing to this plant. 10 the busy season
there are fed OH this farm l25 three
and half gallon buckets of mixed feed
each day. This farm marketed many
thousand of ducklipgs the past season.
large number weighing seven and
half to eight pounds per pair at ven
weeks OF age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. Annie Davis and
children, of Alexandria, are visiting
friends and relatives in this place, her
old home Strasburg News.
Mrs. P. b. Kelley left Thursday on a
visit to her son, 81. V. Kelley, at Alex.
andria.- Edinburg Sentinel.
Mrs. VIM. A. Smoot, of alexandra, ia
the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Capt. Nc
IlhaDy at "Woodside. "-[Staunton
News.
The family of Mr.. Jonathan Mat.
thews have returned from Loudoun.
where they spent the summer.
Mr. Lucien Smith and Miss Fannie
Smith, of Alexandria, have arrived in
Occoqusn, the former to take charge of
the local school, which has not vet
opened, and the latter Woodbridge
school, which opened Monday, Sep.
TENDER 20.-[ Manassas Journal.
Miss Mary b. Miller has returned
from Blue Ridge Summit, Pa, where
she spent the summer.
Mr.. F. L. Entwisle and children,
who have been quite i'll for some time,
are all improving.
Miss Josie Robinson has returned
from Warrenton.
Mr.. Harvey Selecman has gone to
Baltimore on short visit.
Miss Jennie Heisley has returned
from very pleasant trip to relatives
in Baltimore.
Ex-Mayor Thompson, who has been
on short trip to Europe, will return
home to night.
Miss Retta Agnew, who has been
quite sick, is now very much improved.
Mr.. J. R. Cation has returned from
Staunton.
Mr.. r. E. Rsdding has returned from
Delaware.
Miss Rae Field, of Lynchburg, is Wis.,
iting Miss Sadie Field, on south Lee
street.
The Misses Maris, who spent the
summer in the North, have returned to
this city.
The Misses Slaymaker, who have
been visiting relatives in the city, have
returned to their home in Berkeley.
Mrs. F. II. Saffel and little son are
visiting Mrs. SIS parents at Wildwood.
Mr.. G. O. Saffel is slowly recovering
from his recent illness. He is visiting
at Wildwood for the present.
Miss Augusta Parrott was taken sud.
denly i'll at her home on Cameron
street this morning but is now much
better.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
Stands at the Head.


Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist
of Shreveport, La, says: "Dr. Kings
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough, and it is the best sell
err T have" J. F. Campbell,
merchant of Stafford, Ariz, writes
"Dr. Kings New Discovery is
all that is claimed for it, ii
never fails, and is sure cure for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds. cannot
saw enough for its merits" DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is not an expert
ment. 1t has been tried for quarter
of century, and to-day stands at the
hesd. 1t never disappoints. Free trial
bottles at E. l.. Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

GEN. FITz LEE.-Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
arrived in Lynchburg yesterday from
Covington. When questioned as to his
attitude in State politics he declined to
discuss the subject, remarking that he
was still consul general to Cuba. When
pressed, however, to know if he would
be g candidate for election to the U. S.
Senate, to succeed Senator Martin, he
laughingly replied: II would not be
surprised Gen. Lee will 60 to Rich.
mond about October 1, where he will
probably remain until the time for his
return to Cuba. Mrs. Lee and her
daughters; Misses Ellen, Virginia and
Mamie, will spend the winter months
in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

To days Standardization at Baltimore ;
New York L ouisyille at Cleveland Chicago
at Pittsburg Cincinnati at st. Louis.
At Baltimore yesterday evening nearly 49,
600 people saw Boston's base ball players
beat the champions and take the lead in the
exciting race for this Sc sons championship
One hundred and thirty-fve Of these were
Bostoniaps, who had come over 10 root for
their club Bedecked with red badges and
armed with tin horns, they made noise
enough for ten times their number, and last
night they were in an excessively cheerful
frame of mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

aAP SHOOTERS RAIDED.-Oficer
., "'0 NJ while on duty last Sunday in
.~..'!siersourg neighborhooa, had his
:; directed to g number of color
G =; gong IN and out OF Dan Cor
~ w. nOuse. He has been watching
~ ~, premises since and last night, with
s =; lellow officers, raided the place
.,lS3usht number of colored men en-
s ssM 10 playing crap. All were ar
S.s aald this morning Dan and several
~. others were fined, while those
~ ~uscIared that they were not in the
sa'Sere discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
1t Saves the Croupy Children.

SEAvIEw, Va.-We have splendid
sale on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and our customers coming from far and
near, speak OF it in the highest terms.
Many have said that their children
would have died of Group if Chamber
berlain's Cough Remedy had not been
given.-KELLUM & OURREN. The %
and so cent sizes for sale by ]. 81. Jan
ney, Druggist, FOL King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
A Cure tor Bilious Collie.

RESOURCE, schreveu Co, Gal have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
only sure relief. 1t acts !lke cnarm;
One dose of it gives relief when ali
other remedies fail.-G. D. SHARP.
For sale by J. H. Janney, Druggist, 7ol
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
List ofunclaimed Letters.

The following is list of the letters re
manning in the Alexandria, Va. postotice
Persons calling for letters will plesse say
Advertised letters not called for within two
,,aaks will be sent to the dead letter office.
Clark, Mrs Elizabeth Simmons, Miss Nancy
Sn,.nor MYs Mary Tilett, Mrs Carrie
ps;,',on Tbomss Viii Q, &c
6 6eltn.o George Williams, Mrs Hattie
P . Miss May Wood, Miss Nettie
Robinson HISS N"A C. c. CARLIN. P. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

CHARTER.-Judge Nicol has granted
charter to the National Lumber Com
pany, the objects of which are to man.
u:acture and sell lumber, sc. The
capital stock is $3.50, 900 and Mr.. ]. r.
Flanagan is named as agent in this
city. The officers are R. II. Boyd pres
ident and N. J. Barrett secretary and
tressurer-all of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

CONFIRMATION SERvICEs.-As here
tofore stated, Bishop Van de Vyver will
confirm a class of IA persons-6O child.
dren and IA adults-at St. Mary's
Church at the IL o'clock services to
morrow. The Bishop will also preach
on that occasion, and as he is known
orator the services will doubtless be
largely attended,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

Malaria produces Weakness, General De-
bility Biliousness, Loss of Appetite, Indiges;,
ton and Constipation. Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Try it and You will be de-
lighted. so cents. To get the GENUINE ask
'0i For % sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YoRK. Sept. % The stock market
opened irregular and declined after the open
ing in sympathy with the grangers. The
market recovered towards the expiration of
the hour to near the opening level and be-
came dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is perfect
Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood Purifier. Re-
moves Biliousness without purging. Aspleas-
ant as Lemon Syrup. 1t is as large as any
dollar tonic and retails for 90 cents. To get
the GENUINE ask for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

Not only piles of the very worst kind can
be cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sslve. but
eczema, scalds burns, bruises, boils, ulcers
and sill other skin troubles can DO instantly
relieved By the same remedy. Charles It.
Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

"They are dandies" said Thos. Bowers, of
the Crockett, Texas, Enterprise. while writing
about DeWitt's Little Early Risers the famous
little pills for sick headache and disorders of
the stomach sud liver. Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

- .ssF' = Considerable excitement
o; IlgHsaisd this morning at the corner
a s,'ea and Wolfe streets by a fight
4. ' 3 q colored man known as John
p,. assvelstor and q colored woman
d. % Matilda Tolson. The fight
mn, isFse crowd and the two were
Sssss ~ each other in hammer and
S,ss.. asAlon' when Officers Belts and
isto nrs. appeared and took the two
H. ,s as'Ouy and marched them of to
a,in ' naS,I i house where they will re.
sysn Nm Monday when they will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

Don't neglect cough because the weather
is pleasant; before the next storm rolls
around it may develop into serious difficulty
beyond repair. One Minute Cough Cure is
easy to take and will do what its name i'm
plies. Charles @. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
local MATTERS.

.,,,ow at 6:O4; sun sets
=. !. IL sIss ''. Ts's5 st 70' N. '1'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

Alexandria Market. Sept. %.
There was little done in the grain market
to-day and prices remain unchanged. Coun.
try Produce continues in fair demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

That tired feeling, which is experienced by
so many people living in Malarial districts,
can be cured by taking Groves Tasteess
Chill Tonic, 80 cents. Is as pleasant as Lem.
on Syrup. To get the GENUINE ask for
For sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

Steps os' team of Mr.. John Mason,
s.9 esss,ernY uaty ran away ia the
s sIasy aud ca SsSAou of the ely yes
@esrspd nOI I'@lng in contact with a
S's' demolished the wagon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

,sap aI REGULARS" RRJo1cE,-The
In ,s;";i OF the anti-Lamb faction
ys,e,s SVl4s over the letter published
wup,., aE ron Senator Mark A. Hanna
b spr noin.s Mr.. Park Aguew upon
csN,msn.A lr to tue position ofS;a.e
sll bs :, tney say the effect of this
capnls,oYo. Hi the Lamb convention
Stout ' Iba 8. There is no question
aa ss ' ne TACT that the first shock
q the IN 'ne news that the chairman
I'D tst IaAonsl republican committee
LAMBS mo. SIDES was a blow to Col.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

BAsEBALL.-The National League baseball
games played yesterday resulted as fol.
lows: Boston 6, Baltimore 4; Washington z
New York 2; New York g. Washington 4 !;
Brooklyn 10, Philadelphia 8. The following
ia the standing of the clubs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

Il, SAP Rs,,lRI Room MIssIoS.-Mr. Vic.
s.'vicsas iay I,5. will have charge of the
es Rooms a ~ TO night in the Read
slOss in ,bs al al AS o'clock. The SER
"a. viii liz 81 auditorium tomorrow at 4
Davis, " " Vel, very interesting. Mr.. T.
I'D siap " inns city, will be present
ss',yoos Is large crowd is expected.
NlSyols Nos ,sVi I ID, and !. to bring gos-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

-, PROBABILITIES % 49,.
4 NsATHsh ~ and Sunday; warmer
/ s,h %. ~, winds 5oc0mlas .ol,-
/ .rgvlcEs, &C, Tomorrow 4;
A rarScaG Ia a~prt.-seryices at L a. m.
nj P P. r. rf " services at II a. m.
i 5. Rl4 nh - by Rev. P. P. Phillips.
u ~ PP,lurct.-ssryices at II d. m.
i Grss. sHm n b. by Rev. c. E. Ball:
~ - ,9l ?. ~ GSii.rca.-Mass at Z =, and
lirySS Mass and sermon at | a.
~ R n. y Van de Vyver. Vespers
I.i'2lP. n Lutheran chuch.-Corner
Iaoaa's ND d. Alfred streets--sup I'D
|C,ns'oa ' "s1 a. m. Services at II q.
F'4S'. 4 Fa ". ) win communion by
b. y 5:. h4SIls,s. chvrch.-sunday
~gla a..5I =. N. Preaching at l a a.
sso ., II an. nd $50 !: p. IN. by Rev. J f.
F4 s,;,, Church. Preaching, at s II a.
SP,I. IA I ~ N. by Rev. J. h. Butler.
'a l... @0y ,r5 f Epis. church.. Sunday
lHa's -ue q.5o a. u. and 8 p; m,
Fe''9l . =, i a. m. BY the pastor, Rev.
/. Ntp'FT7 9sorth League at 6:SOp. N.
.slP, d. 1 fg Church South.-9:l5 a. m.
Nt a. . aB,. services at Ian II a. m.
slata3y, ' : NJ by Rev. ]. T. Williams.
~ d, aoo ~ = c,S 5 II /. Church South
IlIa9' . ,naI.'' near Alfred.-Class
G G..to, At a. m. No service at I ! a.
S 5.,,eli, a. a. p. N. by the PASTOR Rev.
!. Il F "a. caag,i, " E. Church South ~
t, l... aug At II a m. by the pastor,
5''4'IIHi +. Well. Epworth League at
ppm p.., cauch.-9:15 a. NJ.
. ..;.,. .cnooi. services at II a. m.
' 70 ~ n n. by Rev. F. t. Benson.
s-i. lpl EndeayOr topic service al
? s, w. Methods. Chwch-Lee street,
y. ~, Wyilses.-Preaching at II a, m.
:, a a, p. N. by Rev. o. D; Seward.
Y Vs :. at Midland Rsilroad reading
o .r', ST p. IN. Service of prayer and
-,i,e with short address.
An Aims House service al 3 p. m.
Made Ctapsi (colored).-sermon OF
s i ri. Chapel, NJ E. carrch (colored)
,ssching at II a. m. and at 7.So p. m.
D., jU;lliam Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

11.4 White Wool Blsnkets-each Blanket
bound singly, with two.inch white silk bind
ing. An exceptional value.
$500 pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

AoT ATG)-Morris Wilkins, en-
P.3sd as "a clerk in Mr.. E. l.. Aliens
Ding Store and Ben. McCorcle, colored,
heporter in the same store, while on
't'i way home last night about 1l:30
O'clock, say that while on Prince street;
SsTeen Fayette aud Payne, they were
'PP'osched by stranger, who deliber-
a,ey drew pistol and shot at them
ia'te times. Yourg Wilkins says he
!enped convenient fence to save his
i''', while the colored boy says he was
@;clred 10 move. The stranger, they
w without giving any reason for his
lSalsT conduct, turned and walked
" y. The police cay they know nothing
SIae affair and heard no shots fired
ss 1ig1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

MARKETMEN AND GRoCERs-
100 dozen Bib aprons, made of double
twilled muslin, which launders like linen.
Regularly SOC,
4Oc each; 81 90 dozen,
Mail orders carefully filed.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

BALTIMORE, Md, Sept. 25.-Flour dull
and unchanged. Wheat dull and easy; No
2 red spot 954s951h; month 954a95 II |;
Oct 95&a96; Dec 96a96l4 steamer No 2
red 98lha80a4; southern wheat by sample
90a96; do on grade 09a951h. Corn weak !;
spot and month 33Aa331s Oct 33Aa33% !;
Nov 34la asked Nov or Dec, new or old, "a
31la; southern white corn 37a37h; do
yellow 371ba38. Oats firm; No white
Western 25s25h No 2 mixed %. Bye
steady; No Q nearby 52a521a; No West.
ern 521ha53. Hay steady; choice timothy
$13 OOa13 90. Sugar strong and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
LOST.

y OsT-Yesterday afternoon on the street
L. a pair of aluminium framed spH ~
TACLES. Finder please return same 10 No.
sol Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
MEDICINAL.
MEDICINAL.
BLADDER
TROUBLES

are inconvenient during the day and
destroy rest at night. They make life
a misery instead of blessing. They
affect many persons after they reach
the age of 20, and are usually accom-
panied by a decay of vital power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

ggoRAB1LIr1Es.-Fol this
EsATasssh nIslt snd Sunday warmer
toa iai' - b Incoming sontherly'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
FOUND.

FOUND. ...--.-..,.
TOUED-Nesr the postotice on Friday
h 9th instant, = WATCH CHAHM whica
tho owner can have by calling st 10 south
Fairfax street. proving property and paying
for this advertisement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

Police CoURr.-MayOr G. L. Simp-
|. mssidino.-The following cases
AZ. been disposed of since yesterday !:
Ergie Gibson, Jerry Simms, Peter
|snns, Wm. Simms, and Horace Will
sn.. charged with gambling, were
|;Dej b. 50 each or given 10 days on the
r5,p pang; Daniel Mason, Turner
jrksOp. Edward Ware, Tkos. Berry
man Walter Ellie and Jacob Brooks,
crested on the same charge, were dis
Kissed, and Dan. Corbin, for allowing
|snbllng on his premises, was fined s.
l. given % days on the chain gang,
|!i are colOred and the arrests were
-iie By Officers Lyles, Knight. Beach
Iri Young.
Thomas Bergman, colored, arrested
hOfcers Knight, Beach, Lyles and
lung for assaulting the officers with a
~ while in the discharge OF their duty,
yndi>missed.
Arthur Shirley and Walter Thomas,
Srsd, arrested by Officer Roberts for
naSliug, was dismissed.
samuel Murray, colored, arrested by
.5csr Belts for gambling, was dis
aSed
Night Report.-Last night Was clear
nicOOl, Thirteen prisoners and two
IMsers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

Down Comforts, full size, covered with fine
satteen, filled with odorless down; warranted
not TO shed the down.
$500 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

New YORK, Sept. 5.-Flour-state and
Western quiet and easier. Rye Flour dull.
Wheat-options No 2 red declined all the
morning under liquidation, Disappointing ca
bIes and the weakness in corn May 939sa
93a4. Rye easy No Western 501h Corn
options No 2 raided by the Chicago crowd
and ruled weak all the morning Dec 35 5-16
a35Sa. Oats-options No 2 opened dull aud
weaker; track white 27a33. Beef firm;
family So 0Oa1O so; extra mess 81 5Oa9 80;
packet So 5Oa9 so. Pork steady; new mess
SO OOa9 25; family $11 5Oa12 so; short
clear $40 5Oa13 90. Lard weak; primo
Western steam 81 1915 nominal.
CHICAGO, Sept. -Wheat-sept 915s
Dec 91ss old S8ss May 9O1h Corn-sept
277a; Oct 2eA Dec 29Ss; May 33. Oats
Sept 1873. al S7s Oct 1914 Dec 90; May
22ssa22aa. Pork-sept and Oct SO 071a;
Dec SO IS; Jan 50 12lh. Lard-Sept and
Oct Sd DO /; Dec 81 4ala; Jan 81 571e.
Ribs-sept and Oct 81 S74ss4 80; Dc
"a rs Jan Sd rs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
CUR {. =

I have had bladder trouble and headache
fer long time. I cannot describe the feel
ing of utter weakness which would come
over nae at times. But, after using DR..
Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills can joyfully
say am cured and heartily recommend the
pills to anyone who suffers as did. WIN
JOHNSON, Occoquan, Prince William Coun-
ty. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
HOBBS
SparaguS Kidney Pills.

HOBBS REMEDY CO.. PRoPRIEToRs, CHICAGO
DR.. Hobbs Pills For Sale in ALEXANDRIA
VA, by CHARLES G. LENNON, Pharmacist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
Dress Goods, Silks, Ribbons, Table Linens
Napkins, Towels, White Quilts
and Blankets.

Our fine Woolens for the Tailoring De-
partment, &C., are the best we have ever
shown. Early purchasing has enabled us to
buy this stock at old prices and escape the
advacne of the Dingley tariff, and as long as
the goods are ours we will sell them without
any additional advance. Early purchases this
season mean bargains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25

Comforts covered with best quality silk
oline, filled with soft, pure cotton, plain or
zephyr edge. Regularly $500 and So. 30.
81 so and $1.75 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-09-25
DRY GOODS.
v o0dVard & LOthrOp
10th, 18th and T StS.. N. ".
Our Regular Weekly Sale
HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES

- ~ - ~
Will be held Monday as usual
The department is filled with
exceptional offerings in Table,
Bed, and Toilet Linens, Blank
cts, Cotton Sheets and Pillow
Cases, &c. The following few
items by way of example:
Eemstitched Huck Towels 1886 inches.
Regularly 20c each.
15c each, 81 rs dozen.
Extra Fine All.:inen Huck Towels, plain
white damask Sizs 224x36 inches An un.
usually good value for
25c each.
Birde,e and Damask Towels, knotted
fringe, aome with fancy open work. Regular.
ly 75c and $1.OO.
500 each.
Comforts covered with best quality silk
oline, filled with soft, pure cotton, plain or
Sharp County record., 1897-07-30
THE PESODRGAL DAUGH-
TER.

The prodigal son may re-
turn, but how about the
prodigal daughter? AS far
as the world is concerned
there is no mercy for the re-
turning prodigal daughter
The son may wallow in the
mire and filth and pollution,
feed on the husk of sin and
infamy, and il he will come
back at the door of society
he is eagerly received within
the portals; marrlageable
daughters smile and slmper
sweetly at the moral leper,
and fond mamas are very
generous and kind, feeling it
their womanly duty to en-
courage the dear fellow to
do better, now that he has
sown his wild oats. But the
repentant daughter? All,
hush. breathe not her name
in society! Keep her out;
push her on to a suicides
grave, and after having ap.
peased your righteous indig-
nation return to petting and
caressing the dear boy
who has made a start to go
back to the path of rcctitued.
Ten to one he never goes
back. He knows he can
wade up to his eyes in sin
and still keep his place in
society, Clifton Enterprise
Sharp County record., 1897-07-30
How 10 be "NObOdy.'

Lolter around yovr home
all day Sunday in your
solled unpatched apparel,
when you should be clad in
your cleanest linen and
finest suit, occupying a
seat in some gospel church..
When you return from
your daily labor, eat your
supper and go up to the
corner saloon, sit there upon
the beer barrels; smoke to-
bacco and drink liquors.
Spend your leisure time
al lllc Dal Ocl SloPo, Pld my
dominoes, checkers and
cards, to kill the precious
time God has given for
nobler ends.
Withdraw from the So
ciety that is intelligent,
moral and refined, ard let
your company be the nom
c h ur c h.goers, the beer
drinkers and the dime rovel
readers. --Selected.
Sharp County record., 1897-07-30

no one who feels himself
identified with our people
can afford to let such an
enterprise progress, reap
the benefits and pleasure
of such improvement with.
out lending 4 helping hand.
The practical benefits
which we know that all
classes are realizing from
the enterprise Of the Eve.
ming Shade Milling Co., are
indeed slight to that which
would come to our people
from the Improvement of
our nublic roads,
Sharp County record., 1897-07-30
Home Enterprise.

There is no public enter.
prise, which if developed,
that does not benefit not
only those who participate
direct, but the community
at large is also benefited,
Sharp county caa furnish a
striking illustration Of this
fact. Within the last few
years TIE wheat industry
has been greatly stimulated
in this section and the uni.
versal reason assigned for
this is that the farmer can
get as good flour at home,
made from his own wheat
as he can to buy from the
northern markets, II il c
Evening Shade Milling Co..
has been the great factor