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Evening journal., 1897-03-17
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
THE COST OF GOVERNMENT.

We have not only added immensely
to the bulk of our government expendi-
lures. but the per capita expense of the
government has been outrageously in
creased. In 1900 il was $1.39; in 1910 It
was only 70 cents; in 1920 it was $1.36;
in 1880, $101; in 1910, S1.41; in 1850,
81 go: in 1860, $1.91; in 1870 as a result
of payments on the war debt, S4.25 in
1880, 1899; in 1890, $5.14; in 1895, $5.4S.
1t is estimated that the permanent and
special appropriations made by the
F'ifty-fourth Congress during its first
session will entail an expenditure of
$515 ,S45, ,194 for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1897. Taking the present popu-
lation at $1,000, 900, this is a tax of S7.15
for every man, woman and child in the
United States.
Yet, in spite of this showing, Con
gress has been called in special session,
not to devise ways for reducing govern
ment expenditures. but to provide for
the levying of new taxes. With the
new revenues provided, it would not be
surprising If the present Congress
should order expenditures of 81 200 000, =
900, or nearly as much to be spent in
two years as it cost the government to
exist during the first fifty years of ma
tional life.
One of the answers to what causes
hard times is found in the government
expense account. For the support of
the national government alone, to say
nothing of state, county and municipal
government, about one-tenth of the en-
tire annual wealth production of the
country is required. In Biblical times,
out of the tithe, or one-tenth the en-
tire governmental establishment was
maintained, and the people complained
of the rapicity of tax gatherers. We
grant tithe for maintenance Of only
one of our governmental establish
menia-Des Mnines Lander
Evening journal., 1897-03-17

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
The "Unter Unz, German social
Evening journal., 1897-03-17

Pennies and small change can be had
at the counting-room of the Evening
Journal office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
A BEAUTIFUL EASTER CUSTOM.

A BEAUTIFUL EASTER CUSTOM.
mo more divinely appropriate ex-
preston of the Moravians' love of music
and their appreciation Of its inspiring
power is TO be found than in their sub
lime annuncistion of the resurrection
day. Tnrough the quiet street (of Beth
iehem, Pa in the early morn, the from
oopists walked from place to place
touring forth their grand, inspiring an
them that arouses the slumoering town
0 the welcome knowledge OF the ad-
vent OF this glorious day Now herr,
low there, now everywhere the lights
appear Within the windows of the
i@ellings, and the streets are thron.ed
with people, young and old, vending
their way from all directions toward
the church, and greeting one another
with loving salutations of the day
rne Easter service is begun within
he church, and is continued there
until the Frightening sky announces
ne advent of the dawn. Then
IN SLOW procession, subdued and rever-
mt, the people pass without the door,
aud, headed by the trombonists,
solemuly ascend the winding hill to
reir beloved and quaint old burying
ground.
within the enclosure of this conse-
Grated spot the congregation assemblies
and stands in large semi-circle facing
tie eastern hill in fond anticipation OF
the emblem of its cherished faith. A
little apart stand the ministers and the
trombone choir. Thus assembled, the
service of song and responsive readings,
oegun in the church, is continued. a
sense of deep religious awe pervades
the gathered throDg, as on this cold,
gray morninG of the early spring, they
await, in spiritual communion with
their departed loved ones, the resurrec
lion hour. Above the hill the dawniug
light appears. Then from the voices
Of the assembled host there bursts a
melody of raptured song, heai tielt
hymn of praise and alteration, a spon
taneous symphony Of joy, that starts in
glad expression of triumphant hearts
aud mingling with The full, resounding
strains of sweet-toned trumpets ana
resonant trombones, arises with the
xarbling song OF joyous birds in glad
hozannas to the spendent sky. For
see. radiant light o'erspreads the
earth A wondrous glory halls the
new boru day, the sun appears in ful
sency sublime-God's symbol of the
resurrected life, and earth and heaven
in exutant JOY peal forth in glad, ar
rphonal accord The Lord is risen
Iialeluiah, praise the Lord l"- Ladies'
Home Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10

them, they go on wasting day after day pay
ing no heed TO fight Of time or growth of
disease till 1t IS too late.
Carelessness causes much of woman's pc
culiar sickness. Neglect OF minor troubles
causes serious complications The slight
irregularity-the burning, dragging ache
the debilitating drains that mark the pro-
gress of fem mime diseases are passed lightly
over or are borne in ignorance of their
cause. Their continuance means death or
insanity. Most of insanity among women
comes from this one cause. 1t is all unuec-
essary So called female weakness can
be cured Cured positively, permanently
quickly. easily, right in the privacy Of your
own home, without any of the humilating
local treatment so uniformly insisted upon
by physicians DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription will do it 1t has record OF cures
as wide as the world. 1t is known and used
successfully in every civilized country on
the globe. There is nothing that takes its
place There is nothing Just as good
There is nothing to compare itwith. Drug
gists sell more of it than of all other siini-
lar medicines combined.
Copies of Dr. Pierces Common Sense Medical
Adviser are to be given away for a limited time
The book is for farnilyusc. 1t is all that its
implies. It's language is plain and modest The
ilustratious.-over Soo-have passed the test OF
the eye Of one OF the most thorough physicians
in the world. This book tells about the symptoms
OF ailments that visit every family. II tells how
to treat these symptoms how 10 ward of serious
consequences. This most useful book may be
secured in strong paper covers by anyone who
will send 81 one-ccut stamps to pay cost OF mail
Ing only. II may be had III French cloth binding
with embossed covers for 10 cents extra On cents
In all. Address, Worlds DispeusaIy Medical
Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
The True Remedy.

w. NJ. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, H.,
Chief says 1--WE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Expe-
rimented with many others, but meyer
got the true remedy until we used Dr.
Kings New Discovery. No other rene.
dy can take its place in our home,
Ms in it we have certain and sure cure
for Coughs, Colds, Whoopipg Cough,
etc" 1t is idle to experiment with
other remedies, even if they are urged
on you as just az good as DR.. Kings
New Discovery. They are not as good,
because this remedy has a record Of
cures and besides is guaranteed. 1t
never fails to satisfy. Trial bottles free
at L. l.. Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10

Two years ago r. J. Warren, drug
gist at Pleasant Brook, n. j.. bought a
small supply of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He sums up the result as
follows: sat that time the goods were
unknown in this section; to-day Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is household
word.n Ii is the same in hundreds Of
communities. Where ever the good
qualities ofChamberlain's Cough Rene
dy become known the people will have
nothing else. For sale by J. II. Janney,
Druggist, 70l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
For Over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEpY.-Mrs
WiuslOw's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years ~ millions OF mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success. Ii soothes the child. softens the gums,
sllsys all pain, cures wind collie, snd is the
host emedy for Diarrhea. Is pleasant to the
taste. Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its value
is incaiouisble. Be sure and ask for Mrs Wins
.ov;'s Soothing Syrup spd take no other kind.
ian1T eodSw11r
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i lsxasstlria 6azrttf.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEgLY AT
Gazette Building. 80 i s12 Prince g.
TERMS
TRI-WEEKLY.

: u Transient AuvertlSomonl5 1nuol Do PAID IOI
in advance
Con .ract advertisers will not be allowed to OK.
cecd their space unless tho excess is paid fot
Al transient rates and under no circum.
stancos will they be allowed to advertise
other thar their legitimate business in the
space contracted for
Marriage end death notices muat bo paid FOR
ia advance.
2esolutions in memorian, OF thanks, tribpto.
OF respect, resolutions adopted by societei
Or persons unless OF public concern, vii!
only be- printed ia this paper rs Advertise.
uents.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with ths
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or
ders tc. the paper, news OF any informetiop
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entorsd at the posgofice Alexandra. Virgin
81. rs second -cass matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
BOOTS AND SHOES.
FISHING FOR
IS A PLEASURE,
BOOTS AND SHOES.

When one knows he has
GOOD BAIT that is bound to
bring GOOD RESULTS
Such is the case with me. |
am offering the balance of F.
Paff & Sons stock at less than
wholesale cost in order to
make room for my new stock.
We have been a little handi-
capped this week by mechanics
getting the store in shape, but
we are all right now, and to-
morrow there will no doubt be
another busy scene at 423 King
street. Why? Because the
public know a good thing
when they see it. The bar
gain counters are full Of
GOOD THINGS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
SAL l. nd I.
the Oath day of hpril. 1897,


in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building in the city of Alexandria,
Virginia, all that IL I OF GROUND situated
on tie east of Royal street, between Kiug snd
Prince streets. and beginning 151 feet south
of King street. IN said city, and fronting on
Royal street % feet, and running back east
wsrdly in depth 113 feet inches TO an alley,
improved by FRAME DWELLING with a
BRICK KIT, HEN and two SMALL BRICK
DWELLINGS on the alley, the whole being
subject TO a ground rent OF $50 per annum.
Terms of S4le-One-third of c purchase
money in cash on the day OF sale. and the
residue in two equal instruments payable at
six and twelve months, the purchaser 10 give
his notes for the deferred payments, which
are to bear interest from the day of sale and
the title to the property shall be retained un-
til the whole of the purchase money is paid,
but If the purchaser desires he may either
pay the whole Of the purchase money in cssh,
or take deed for the property and secure
the payment of the notes by deed OF trust
upon the property.
JAMES +. CATION,
Commissioner OF sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
SATURDAY


the 24th day OF ipfli, 1897,
in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building, Aexandria Virginia, offer
for sale at public auction the following real
estate to wit:
ALL THAT TENEMENT AND LOT OF
GROUND situated on the south side OF Duke
street between Alfred and Patrick streets.
Alexandria, Virginia and described as TO-
lows Beginning at point on the south side
of Dake street 10 feet west of Alfred street
ard running thence west on Duke street pa
feet; thence south and parallel TO Alf; ed
street la feet to an alley 13 feet inches
wide; thence east and binding On said alley
81 feet and thence north Iii feet the be.
ginning, with the Use of said alley in common
with others entitled the cto.
Terms of Sale One third of the purchase
money in cash on the day of sale and the
residue in two equal instalments at six and
twelve months from the day of sale, the dc
fcrred instalments to bear interest at the rate
Of six per cent and to be evidenced by the
| notes OF the purchasers, and the title to be
retained until the purchase money is paid in
full. Conveyanciug at the cost of the pur-
chaser
A. W ARMSTRONG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
By ONeal, Lunt & Strauss. Auctioneers.
OOMMIsSIONERS' SALE.

By virtue of decree of the Corporation
Court OF the city of Alexandria, Virginia,
rendered OH the LIST day Of June. 1896, in
the chancery cause therein pending wherein
John Williams and wife are plaintiffs AMI
Lewis A. Nails ct ais, are defendants, the
undersigned, special commissioners of sale
appointed by the said decree, will at u
o'clock IN on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
SO Warren Street. New York City

You run no risk all druggists guarantee
Groves TasteleSs Chill Tonic to do ali thst
the IN ,nu tactureis claim for it
Warranted no cure. no pay. There are
msny imita;i ms TO got the GENUINE ask
Tor GROVES.
For sale by C. G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
al.lt I'd

DY vlRTUE of and pursuant to decree
Id of the Corporation Court CT the city of
Alcxandris. rendered on the 2Sth day of d.
combc- 1896, in the chancery cause OF B
Wheatley who sues. &c, VS. Mary V. Vim.
salts cxecutrix, ct ais, the undersigned who
by the said decree WAS appointed a commits.
s;ouer for that purpose, Will offer for sale 81
nnhlic auction at > O'Clock N on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
AUCTION sALEs.
YONsTABLE's SALE OF BAY HORSE.

NONSTABLE'S SALE OF BAY HORSE.
By virtue Of an order OF Joseph S. Beach
Justice OF the Peace Of the city Of Alexandria,
entered upon the petition of Z. l.. Myers &
Co., will sell at public arction on Mo DAY,
April 18th 1897, III front of the court House
in this city at IL o'clock a. m., ONE BAY
HORSE
Terms of sale-cash
JOHN Il. HAMERSLEY,
ap1 IS Constable Alexandria city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
N. Ruben and Sons.

r EADBEATER's BEEF WINE AND
IL IRON.-This admirable preparation, so
successfully used during the past 10 years. has
now become almost necessity to that class
of patients requiring a mild but efficient tonic.
Zach dose contains the strength Of one ounce
If fresh. lean beef, two grains of citrate OF
iron dissolved in pure sherry wine and hav-
ored with choice aromatics. Price 75c.
E. 8. LEADBEATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
AT A SACRIFICE.

To make room for our large
stock Of Refrigerators we will
for one week make special
prices on all Carriages-S5.75
for a fully upholstered Car
rage with Parasol, Lace Gov
er. The Carriages from $3.50
to SS have been selling from
81 to $40. SD to $I2,5o will
buy very neat design. For
SIS to $3.50 something hand
some. Take advantage Of
this opportunity. Every Car
rage warranted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
A. W. ARMSTRONG;
JAMES z. CATION.
Special Commissioners of Sale

I hereby certify that the special commits
sions Of sale above have executed bond with
approved security as required by the decree
in the above named cause.
JOHN s. BEACH,
Clerk of Corporation Court,
By J. T. CALLAHAN, D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
PA ,
Boot and Shoe Dealer,
423 KING STREET.
GROCERIES,.
FINB GROCERIES,.

Best Family Soda Crackers per lb..... DC
Ginger snaps......... DC
Fresh Eggs, per dozen. loc
Burbank Potatoes, per bushel............ 4oc
Golden Drip Syrup, per galon........... 2oc
Cans Fine Table Peaches. ................ Csc
Sugar Cured Shoulders, per lb............ 6l2c
Best Corn Starch, per package. 4c
Best Virginia Buckwhcat, per b.. &c
Aunt Terminals Pan Cake Flour, in
2-lb packages ................... &c
Puritan and Quaker and Self Rising
Buckwhcat, BIB package &c
Large California Prunes. &c
Evaported Apples...... ......................... DC
Best Macaroni, per rlb..................... &c
Rolled Oats, per lb.-...... 2i2c
Folled Oats, BIB package. 6c
1911 lib >ack Taole Belle Flour........ Soc
Table Belle Flour, per barrel............ So. %
4 Pounds Pure Leaf Lard .............. 25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10

or Child, from the most varied and reliable
stock OF Read -to.wear Clothing at ridiculous
ly low prices
Mems Suits. Prices range from 50
to Sis per suit.
Special attention is called to our
lne of 81 so and $40 suits
Children's sui from $50 to Sc.
The Jane Ropkias-niake with
double seat and kn es. and the anti
Pluie Waterproof suits deserve atten-
tion
Me''s Pan aloons from 5oc to So
per pair
chidr4n's Knc, Pants, from 25c
to 81 80 pr pair
A tnc line Of Gents Furnishings
an Mex k@etr.
We care prepared to make you suit
tn Jour measure from > = to S25.
nc-A USEFUL LEATHER PU RsE, with
aluminium clasp given to every purchaser.
Remember we refund the money for any
purchase, when desired. All goods marked
in plain figures-one price to all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
niTES.

7 RESPECTFULLY announce myself a
Il candidate for position of UDlT0R OF
THIS CITY SUBJECT TO the democratic prl-
mary, and solicit the votes of my fellow
citizens.
ap9 fp 4. II. TIL 1NSDN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
ryNO HE YOThES OF THE CITY OF
i NLtXAND DRIA

h
J. AL+XANDRIA.
present myself q candidate for re election
to the position OF Mayor, presuming on Doth-
ing more than the custom of according a Sec
ond term to nearly ii! who have heretofore
held the Office For many years this has
been a recognized courtesy, and while 1t, OF
course, affords no claim, | cannot complain Of
hose who desire to make me an exception
to the rule. L announcing myself candi-
date for reelection | wish merely to say that
| have la orod 10 give s.ti faction, as public
servant. and | am conscious of having treated
all with the courtesy and cons sderation due
them and have endegvored 10 manifest Il
conservative $ ,irit. he last few months Of
my term have been fraueht with issues not
common in Mayors Oil e affairs but ! have
met each fairly and avoided no RESPONSE
bi.ity Should you deem me worthy Of your
support will appreciate the confidence be-
slowed Respectfully.
LUTHER II THOMPSON.
1No THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
4 Alexandria, respectfully an
nounce my,elf candidate for the Office of
CORPORATION ATTORNEY, subjec. to the
democratic primary.
apS t21 GARDNER L. BooTHE
T RESPECTFULLY announce myself
4 candidate for BOARD OF ALDERMEN
from the Third ward, subject 10 the demo-
cratic primary.
apo 1wf l. MORGAN DAVIS.
r RESPECTFULLY announce myself a
/ candidate for the COMMON COUNl IL
from the First ward. subject to the democratic
prima y.
T. FLORENCE MCCARTHY.
ap1 I'd
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sIEDICIN Al.

Time is inevitable
infexible - ever :
moving. Waste d
days never come
back-wasted oppor-
tunities are lost for
ever. Women hardly
seem to realize this.
With the seeds Of
death planted and
[ l1rivinr With N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
FOR SALE Or RENT.

EVOR RENT OR LEASE.
The BUILDING on the northca.t corner
OF King and Union streets, the best stand in
the city for a grocery. Apply at this office
sp1 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10

certify that James R. Cation, commissioner
of sale as above named, has executed bond IN
the penslty of ore thousand dollars, with sp.
proved personal security, conditioned as the
above decree referred TO directs
JOHN S BEACH, Clerk,
BY J T. CALLAHAN,
Deputy Clerk OF Corporation Court.
apo I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10

NOTICE.-Subscription to shares of stock
~ of the Fourth Series of the Alexandria
Perpetual Building Fund Association will be
received at their office, 107 South Royal
street. Shares will be limited. By order Of
the Board of Directors
JUSTUS SCHNEIDER, Secretary.
feb16 2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-10
CLOTHING. FURNISHINGS, &c.
Easter TidingS

We are now prepared to fill your CT 9TH
ING WANTS, whether it be for Man, Youth
or Child, from the most varied and reliable
stock of Ready -to.wear Clothing at ridiculous
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-11-05
ITO BE Continued
Author ana President.

All the testimony in regard to Haw-
thorne is that he was not only shy. but
very reserved. Frank Preston Stearns
says that on the occasion of Haw-
thorne's last visit to the Isles of Shoals.
in company with his friend. ex-Presi-
dent Pierce, there was also a party of
New Hampshire business men who
tried to make his acquaintance. but
without much success. Their after com
'nents were very amusing. Nathaniel
Hawthorne is very reserved man," said
one. There's Franklin Pierce, he's
been president of the United States. yet
any one could go up and speak to him.
We found Hawthorne very different.
This conversation was repeated to Haw
thorne's acquaintance at the Shoals.
and the poet Whittier was among those
who laughed heartily. Reserved is 10
word for it," said Mrs. ThaXter, and
Whittier added. in words which not
only seemed to describe the case, but
were in themselves epigrammatic:
Hawthorne was a strange puzzle. 1
never felt quite sure whether 1 knew
HIM or not. He never seemed to be do
ing anything. and yet he never liked 10
be disturbed at it!"-Yoath's Com
paniou.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1897-11-05

house and asked for the KilgrowCates
deed. He took the paper that was given
him and put it into his pocket without
examining it further than to glance at
the Judge of probate's certificate of rec
ord. Being by this time burdened with
many matters of greater Importance. he
did not think of it again until evening,
when he took it out with some other
papers in the office of the Mountain
house. A cold rain had been falling
during the day and wood fire was
blazing in the fireplace. Sharpless
singled the deed out of the bunch of
papers and thrust it between the logs.
ignoring the summons to supper until
he had seen the crisp cinders whirled
up the chimney in winding sheet of
flame. Then he went to the dining-room
and took his seat opposite Fench at the
table reserved for their use.
One morning. not many weeks later.
Allacoochee the inert became 4 thing
OF the past. \ many-handed demon of
activity had suddenly invaded the peace
full valley. transforming it into dusty
battlefield whereon labor pitted irScT
against chaos. Snoring locomotive
rumbled back and forth with trains Of
building material. Shouting teams'ers
guided the plows whose burrows
marked the lines of new streets or
loosened the soil in advance of battai
ions of laborers establishing the grade.
Armies of workmcn wrought miracles
Of handicraft. turning unsightly heaps
Of brick and stone and lumber into
stately buildings which seemed to
spring up out of the red soil as if by
magic. And into the midst of the clam
orous turmoil the daily passenger trains
soon began to pour their crowds of ad-
venturers and investors to subm"rrc
the single street of the old town and to
elbow and jostle the bewilercd NJ"
tives as they fought for accommoda
tions at the Mountain house or stru~-
elcd for standing room around the ter
porary rostrum from which Mr.. Fcnch
dispensed bargains in real estate to the
highest bidder.
And so began the new era in ALA
coochee.