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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-16
Alexandria 6azette,
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GRAND CONCERT.

A GRAND CONCERT will be given at the
Opera House on MONDAY EVENING,
January 18th, under the suspices of the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew for the benefit Of
the GYMNASIUM just opened by the broth
erhood. Tickets 25 cents, to be had at the
drug stores of Messrs. ]. II. Janney, E. L
Allen and Edgar Warfeld, jr. Reserved
seats 35c. Can only be secured at Warield's
druf store, opposite Opera House.
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EI.V RROTHEPS
SO Warren Street,

30 Warren Street, New York City.
Ely's Dream Balm has completely cured
me of catsrrh when everyt ing else failed.
M4ny acqus,ntances have used 1t with ex-
CO lent results-Alfred w. Stevens, Caldwell.
Ohin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-16
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N1HE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock.
Il holders of the WASHINGTON ICF
MANUFACTURING COMPANY will be
held at the office of the Alexandria Ice Manu-
featuring Company. corner Union and Cam
eron streets, Alexandria. Va, TUESDAY,
January 10th, 1897, at 1920 a. m.
G. H. a. MOORE, President
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EsIRABLE PROPERTY FOB SALE.

For sale, on easy terms, the fine DWELL.
ING HOUSE and spacious grounds situated
at the southwest corner of Pitt and Prince
streets, in the city Of Alexandra, the late
residence OF Robert A. Cline, deceased. This
is one of the finest properties in the city OF
Alexandria, is in an excellent state of repair,
and in every way, by reason Of It's location
and otherwise, desirable as a residence. For
information as to price and terms OF sale ap-
DIV at III south Fairfax street, Alexandria,
Virginia. JAMES &. CAION,
myStf Attorney for Owners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-16

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. 5th. 1897.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF the Stock
Il holders Of the G EOrGE & HILL COM.
PANY will be held at the Off c of the COM
pany on THURSDAY, January 21st 1897,
at - o'clock m.
GEORGE R. HILL, President.
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IL Will Surprise You.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps, a
generous sample will be mailed of the most
popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's
Cream Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its
grea merit Full size 90 cents
EIV RROTHEPS
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L.Eiit|l[IBrgy&So||
THE MAGNETIC CORNER.
HAPPY XMAS TIMES ARE HERE. OR
so NEAR, THERE is NO TIME
TO BE LOST IN CHOoS-
ING GIFTS.

We can furnish you with pretty gifts al
way down prices. In order to dispose of OuI
stock and have the people come our way, we
have to better all others. Our prices will
surely bring you.
HANDKERCHIEFS BY THE HUNDRED
Prices as Follows:
Ladies' embroidered Haudkerchiefs D {,
12c.
Ladies' Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, 12l,
to SOC.
Ladies' japanese Handkerchefs, 12ls to
25c.
Mems Pure Silk Handkerchiefs, 25c, soc,
Toe and 81 90
Ini ial Handkerchiefs 15, % and soc.
Children's Handkerchiefs, 3, 5 and 10c.
POCKET BOOKS AND CARD CASES.
We must lot omit the interesting part-at cost.
GLOVES.
Protect your hands from cold and your
pocket book from high prices. Every glove
want can ba satisfied here and every taste
pleased.
MEMS FURNISHINGS.
Suspenders at all prices
Ties, bows and scarfs, in large variety. 25c
TO soc.
Half Hose We're 25c Now 12bc
Latest styles Linen Collars, 10c.
Cu15, l0c.
Great reduction in Mems Underwear.
Large variety of handsome Umbrellas at
popular prices.
Silks for presents are most acceptable gifts.
We have the most exquisite shades and pat.
terms.
Reduced prices rule in the Coat Department
Everything at half prices.
All Silk Windsor Ties. We're 25c. Can be
bought from US now for sc
Our Carpets and Rigs, which are the very
latest, can be bought for comparatively mere
nothing
What besutiful present Down Quilt
makes! We have them at prices rarely
heard of
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ARN0LD's BRoMo-CELERY. Try this
uurivaed remedy for Headaches, Neuralgia,
Siceplessness 10 cents.
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CANNED FRUIT CHEAP.-Roysl Ann
" Cherries Gold Drop Plums, Apricots and
Damson Plums for sale at 1Sc, large cans. st
J. c. MILBURS'S
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Down Pillows all style and prices.
There is nothing pleases the little girl more
than to awaken Xmas morning and find among
her presents DOLL. Come and see our line
We have all sizes and styles, Kid Bodies,
Bisque Bodies Stuffed Bodies, at prices which
must be recognized as the lowest ever heard
of. Also Building Blocks, Ten Pins, etc, etc.
All the goods such as we have been adver
tising for the past two weeks can be bought
at the same low prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-16

A CASE OF SEAMLESS HALF-HOSE,
N splendid value, psirs for Csc just ro-
ceived by A. c. SLAYMAkER, successor te
Amos 2 Slsvmaker
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We have shining line Of Bisques, Baskets,
Cups and Saucers, Plates, Satsuma Ofna.
ments, Cracker J-rs, Bose Jars, all Of which
can be bought at almost your own price.
Surely We can offer you no greater induce
ment Take advantage of it quick and get
the choice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-16

ryNRIl.BY. Solid Back Tooth Brush, Comillo
Il patent handle, far superior to bone,
price 4oc.
E. s LEADBEATER s. SONS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
A Significant Comparison.

Saturday mornings Geographic col
umn told a story that shows beyond
question that the Railroad Commits
sioners in North Carolina do not serve
the people of this State as faithfully
and wisely as the Board of Public
Works of Virginia serve that Common
wealth.
There are 1854 miles of railroad in
North Caralina. There are 3. $50 miles
in Virginia. The Virginia Board OF
Public Works lists these fewer number
Of miles at $53, COO, 900 while North Car
olina's Railroad Commission lists one
hundred miles more at $29, 600, 600, that
is a little over half.
At the same rate of taxation on the
hundred dollars, the Virginia railroads
pay double the property tax that they
do in North Carolina, and besides, in
Virginia they sre taxed one per cent
on their net earnings. In North Caro-
lima, the net earnings of the railroads
amount to So, 285, 600. If taxed here, it
would amount to $50, $50.
If the railroads paid the same tax in
North Carolina that they pay in Vir
ginia, the State and school tax on rail
roads would be $214.000 property tax,
plus $32. S25 on net earnings, equal to
$246, $50 whereas they pay less than
half, the amount being 100000. OF
course, in addition to these sums, the
roads in both States pay the comfy
and municipal taxes.
This contrast teaches but one thing,
to-wit: That North Carolina needs a
board of assessors who have the inter
est of the State as much at heart as the
assessors of Virginia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
Select the Bast Only.

Our primary election takes place
next Safursi.ly in city and county. 1t
is important that the best men should
be chosen az delegates and We can rest
assured that such men will select only
the best men as candidates. When we
say hest men we mean it in every sense
of the wor l. 1t would be unpardon-
able with all the material Augusta
can furnish if the delegates chosen
Saturday should nominate a weak
ticket. Our State ticket is of the
highest order and in our selection of
our county ticket we must have men
who will measure up to the ticket upon
which they are to stand and make the
fight.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
A Call on j. A. Patterson, Jr.

In looking over the list of our repre-
sentative men, and knowing the im
pOrtance of electing our aDlest and
best men to Office, in these trying
times, when none but our best talent
and most deserving men should be
sought or entrusted to represent us in
these offices of so vast Importance.
Your war record as a soldier under
Stonewall Jackson, being wounded
three times, first at Cedar Mountain,
second at the Second Battle of Manas-
sas, third at Sharpsburg, and today
that armless coat sleeve, bears witness
to the fact that j. A. Patterson, Jr., of
Waynesboro, Va, has shed bis blood
upon old Virginia's soil in defense of
all that is dear to him and every true
son of Virginia. Your record in every
respect justities us in urging you to at
once announce yourself a candidate
for seat in the next Senate of Vir-
ginia. We pledge you our honest and
undivided support to secure your cleo
ton. MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
Will Parallel the Is. & o.

Baltimore dispatches state that the
company, which contemplates the
construction of line from Baltimore
to Cincinnati, has filed for record al
Baltimore, mortgage for $18, 000,O 600
covering the property and franchises
of the company given to the Manufac-
turers' Trust Company to secure an
issue of per cent. bonds. E. A. Hayt
of New York is named AS president
and E. L. Suffern of New York as sec
rotary. The BALTIC. Sun states that the
charter provides for a line running
through Loudoun, Clark and Freder
lex counties in Va, Jefferson, Hamp
shire, Hardy, Grant, Pendleton, Ran
doIph, Pocahontas. Webster, Braxton,
Nicholas, Clay, Kanawha. Putnam,
Cahell and Mason counties, in w. Va
Railway Age.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
How it went wiIh Hanna.

The conquering hero went to the g
A. r. reunion at Buffalo last week. Mr.
Mckinley left his seat in the audience
and went bounding over to grasp his
hand when he appeared in the hall,
the G. A. r. shouted and stormed at
this. The couquering hero had to
hold levee, SO loud were the demands
from old soldiers to shake his hand.
When his levee began the retreat from
Bull Run was scarcely more peIl nell,
than the wild rush, to grasp the hand
that wrote fila checks. In the midst of
it all. the conqucring hero stood, with
the Rebel bullet holes through his
coat, the decorations on his breast.
won for gaIIantry on the battle field,
and his peprion tucked away in his
inside pocket. 1t was great day for
Marcus Aurelius, and he was very glad
he had lot lost a leg, or both legs, or
both arms or his head, or that lie bal
not sii. d when good boys are won't 10
-. /. 3 7n{am Anl6a IS - * s, - <. -
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02

a worse condition of serfdom than the
peasantry of Europe, and this false
system must be killed before a cure
comes. The cry that there is plenty
of money is absolutely untrue, for
there is no money but gold and little
silver, the paper stuff is nothing but a
promise to pay, and not a legal tender,
and there is now no provision for the
issuance of any more of that. in fact 1t
is proposed by the bank to retire
everything but gold. Before Nc
Kinley's term expires he will feel
what scarcity of money means, and
know more than now about a gold
standard.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
GRAIN TRADE AND CROPS.
The Cincinnati Price-Current of Ia
saws

The Cincinnati Price-Current of last
Thursday says
Cool weather and deficiency OF mois-
ture have prevented the seasonable
progress of the corn crop to wide ex-
tent in the regions of extensive growth
of this grain in the West. and late corn
is suffering severely. In fact much of
it is now in such condition as to admit
of little hope for betterment of results
even though warmth and moisture
should prevail and frosts be deferred.
The crop will unquestionably be de.
cidedly deficient, and Indications now
suggest that it may not equal in volume
the probable distribution of this grain
| for the coming year, SO that the re-
reserves are likely to be lowered.
The lack of favorable conditions at.
tending the corn crop, and the higher
position of wheat prices, have strength
a reaction from the extreme point
reached on Monday has occurred.
The week has been one of remarka
BILE changes in wheat prices, following
the advanced position previously
noted. The upward movement was
arrested on Monday, and decided reac
ton developed on Tuesday, with con.
siderable recovery on yesterday. The
reaching Of the dollar position, with a
wide margin on speculative holdings
of large operators in their favor. in
| duced realizing efforts, under which
there was quite break temporarily.
| The Price Current elsewhere reviews
the general position of wheat supplies
and prices.
| The weeks developments in regard
to spring wheat include Northwestern
estimates indicating lower results than
had generally been expected-buti it il
fair to say that the possibilities favor
a better outcome than these exhibits
suggest.
| Four weeks ago the Price Current Of
fered as an extreme view of the lndica
tions as to wheat production this sea.
son 325, COO, 900 for winter and 225, OOO,.
600 for spring, making total OF $780,.
0O0 900 bushels-which has been very
widely recognized as q fair approxima-
tion. The later evidence calls for re.
duction in the calculation as to spring
wheat, and justifies enlargement OF
estimates relative to winter wheat
The situation now as we understand ii
hardly justifies expectations above
SAC, 600. 600 for the total crop.
Our advices indicate liberal pro.
| duction of clover seed this season, If
not interfered with by rains in the near
future.
September wheat at Chicago closed
81 below the highest point of the
/ week, 94c above the lowest point, and
Sic higher than week ago.
| Corn at Chicago Tor September clos
ed 3sc below the highest point of the
week, 15c above the lowest point and
&c higher than a week ago
Wheat receipts at primary markets
were 1862, 900 bushels for the week
against 100000, the preceding week
and 4,415, 600 last year.
Corn receipts were 5,059.000 bushels,
against 5.403,000, the preceding week,
and 8. All 200 last year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02

The farmers OF this country will ex-
port wheat to the amount of one hun
dred million bushels this year. the steel
rail manufactures have exported for
the first time about half million dollars
worth of their products. The farmer
has no protection, the steel rail maker
has, which benefits the country the
more, and which should the country
look after more carefully?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
A Card.
Editor of Spectator Vandacator:

Dear Sir-In reply to the very com
Elementary call, signed Democrat, in
your issue of Aug. 10th, and also to the
inquiries it has called forth from icy
friends. | beg leave to say that while
| appreciate to its full extent the honor
of even being named as a suitable per-
son to represent the county of Angus
ia and city Of Staunton in the LeGisla
ture of Virginia, l just as fully realize
how unequal l might prove to the du
ties and responsibilities of such a-posi-
ton. | have no desire to undertake
them under my present condition.
While therefore thankful to my
friends who have so kindly thought of
me as a possible candidate, trust that
they will select for their support some
of the true and tried Democrats who
have better served the State in the
past and who from their abilities and
knowledge of public affairs will prove
more useful and capable in carrying
to a successful issue those public meas
ures SO generally desired by the peo-
pie. Very Respectfully yours.
81. W. HENRY,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02

The reappointment of Mr.. A. j . Mon
tague our present Democratic candi
date for Attoi ney General. by Presi
dent Mckinley to the position of Uni
ted States District Attorney. is merit
ed compliment to MIR. Montague than
whom no official had proven more ca
pable and worthy. But it is rebnke
to the greed of the Republican heelers
and Job seekers of Virginia. which will
leave, peculiar sensation in their hun
gry mouths for long time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
The Hanging in Fayette.

On Tuesday, the gath, Fayette Co.,
w. Va, was to have had a double
hanging. Albert Wars, the murderer.
and Jerry Brown. the rayisher, were
to suffer the penalties of their crimes.
only one of the criminals. Jerry Brown.
paid the penalty. the other one sue
ceeded in effecting his escape from jail
on the night of the 18th inst. Brown
protested his innocence to the last.
The trap was sprung at 2.52 p. N. The
fall did not break his neck, and he was
% minutes strangling to death. The
crowd in attendance was not as large
as expected.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02

We offer Ope Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f j. CHENEY y co. Props.
-Toleco, 0.
We, the undersigned. have known F.
]. Cheney for the last Is years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any Obligations made
by their frau
West g. Trnax, Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo. O.. Walding, KinnaD & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Hasl's Cafarrh Cure is taken internal
", acting etirectly upan the blood and
mucous surfaces Of The system. Price,
75c. per bottle: Sold by all iD7',xsi 20.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
CAMPAIGN OFFER.

From now until January LIST this
paper will be found abreast of the pO-
litical issues, and in full sympathy
with the fight for improved conditions.
Those who wish to aid in this cause
and to have the latest and most relia-
BILE news of the campaign should sup
ply themselves with copy. We will
mail to any address from now until the
LIST day of January a copy of the SPEC
TAToR-VINDICAToR for % cents. This
will include the election returns.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02

The counterfeiter must be getting in
his work now. With silver bullion
lowered in price to 81 cents per ounce,
a dollar which cannot be detected in
fineness weight or finish can be made,
and the maker eau pocket &C cents on
every one he makes. The MecicGal
ani7lts ought to be running on full time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
A Cure for Silver Disease.

Take an ounce of single gold stand
ard prepared by Grover Cleveland, add
to this McKinley's silver record while
in Congress, and add 25c wool and 5tc
lambs; stir in two ounces OF restored
confidence, one ounce of general pros
perity. Mix this well with the smoke
from idle factories opened by McKin.
ley, pour in the cup of good times and
stir with the key used in reopenlEg
them, Take in broken doses.-Ex,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02

The lightest task our Senator and
members of the House will have to
perform will be to vote for John w.
Daniel. This requires no more judg-
ment than that of boy sent to carry
a note. We want men who under any
and all circumstances will look to the
interest of our people, and have the
good sense and sound Judgment to first
know what they need. and then the
energy, influence and perseverance to
get it for them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
A CALL.
To Fl. G.. Eichezberqer, ESQ.

10 IL. q. EScheLberger, Esq.
Recognizing the ability and integrity
of H. G.. Eichelberger of the county OF
Augusta, and. his especial fitness to
represent the county of Augusta in
the next General Assembly in the
House of Delegates, in that he is a
farmer and in sympathy with them
and his knowledge Of the principals OF
the law, his loyalty to the Democratic
party, and his views on Economic
Reform makes him IN the opinion OF
many qualified to fill the Office with
care and marked ability.
A DEMOCRAT
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02

The argus has taken occasion in
menoioning the candidacy of Capt. HI.
w. Holt for tie State Senate, editori
ally. to remark that his ''cali is signed
by silver and gold Democrats and
others.n We don't know much about
the ''other4," but take occasion to say
to the silver and gold Democrats that
Capt. Holt is as ardent silver man as
any in our acquaintance, and has al
ways been outspoken in it's behalf.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
ANNOUNCEMENT.

In response to the cali signed by some hun
dred or more prominent citizens and Demo-
cratic voters of this city and county, which
appeared III the Observation-Disclosures, Of
August 10Th, 1887, hereby announce myself a
candidate for nomination as State Senat or for
this District by the Democratic Convention to
be held on September 18th next, and respect
fully solicit the support of my fellow Demo-
Gratis. HENRY w. HOLT.
sep 2-2t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02
GRErNy111E. VA. Aug. %. 1851.


Messrs. J. W. Ellison. Shaver, Staple, Hange,
and others:
In answer to the call you make allow me
to say that / am always ready to serve the
people of this county anywhere they. may
elect. Therefore announce myself a candi-
date, subject to the approval Of the Demo.
cratic county convention. Respectfully.
H. J. WILLIAMS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02


]. San'l Parrish, Receiver of the South
ern Mutual Insurance Company, Plaintiff,
George A. Geeding. executor of Henry
Geeding, decd; mary Brown Deffen
baugh, george A. Geeding, E. L.. Geed
ing, Sally Terry May, Hannah Adams,
L. Brown, The Trustees Of the General
the United States, a corporation under
the laws of North Carolina, David #.
Hoover and Ephraim Il. Bear, execu-
tors hphraim Geeding, decd. and N. ..
Waits, Sheriff of Augusta county, and as
such admir- OF Eliza Brown, decd, Defendants
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to recover from the
defendants as leg tees, distributes, heirs and
deqiseeS of Ephraim Geeding, decd the
amount of a certain Judgment recovered by
the plaintiff against the estate of Ephraim
Geeaing, uee'd, for S1i0.50, with interest from
October 18th, 1882, and $8.2S costs, and to that
end to compel contribution from said defen-
dauts SO far as may be necessary to the ex-
tent of the property received by them res
pectiveiy OF Nphraim g seding, decd.
And it appearing from affidavit fled that
Sally Terry May, Hannah Adams, Joseph NJ.
Dennisou The Trustees Of the General Assem-
by OF the Presbyterian church in the United
states, o corporation under the laws of North
Virgins. it is ordered that they severally ap
pear here within fifteen days after due DubIi-
cation hereof and do what is necessary to
protect their interests in this suit.
A cOpy--teste,
zsalfs. IA ~ u n 0nT5WARD flinrk5s
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-02

The Richmond cattle brokers held a
meeting Friday, Aug. 9Th, and deter
mined hereafter to limit credit TO
butchers tn one week. This l. approx
ed by tlie better class OF ffe istser
trade. The butchers are endea voIing
to form an association To protect the 10
selves against the long credit syttein.