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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

y LIEcruRE.-The lecture by Rev. DR..
! ! j. Stafford, of Washington, at the
r ,- Hall, on Thursday night, pro.
$. to be a treat to all lovers OF
Scru"E>peete and judging from the
s s~Gi OF tickets already sold, a large
s sSalvnGe will be present on that occs'
o, ,1 DR. Stafford is known through
pa ~. Tue country as lecturer OF some
ns sos' aud IN every city where he ap.
F'9'' ne is greeted by large audiences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Dec g.
BeeTes- market slow generally steady ma
tive steers 81. 2Oa4 90 stays aud oxen 81 %
ALSO, bulls 81 50a3.35, dry COWS 81 goa
3.25. Calves market SOW; steady for
veals lower for grassers veals S5a7 rs per
100 lbs grassers S2.75a325 per 100 lbs
Yves crns 50 75a3 PER leo lbs. Sheep and
Lambs.-market steady for sheep; 1saAc
higher for lambs sheep S3a4 so per 100
lbs lambs S5.75a6.3 80 per 100 lbs Eogs-
market lower at S3.4Oa3. 60 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

STRUCK BY A CARA team which
was in charge OF Mr.. E. G. Barritt was
struck by an electric car on Royal street,
near Prince, about nine o'clock this
morning. The guide wheel of the wag-
on was broken, but neither the driver
nor horse was injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
@ UR LINE n ST 0CK
Is Very Complete and Values are Excellent
72-inch cream damask, all linen, zoe.

| 72-lnch cream damask all linen, soc.
In IS damasks we have large range of extra values both
as to patterns and qualities and goods ST. At least
dozen different patterns very choice design quality
IS Napkins at 81, SIPS, $3.50, $3.50 and s..
a Napkins at from 81 to S.
Fringed Dolies at 75c 81, $1.25, $3.50 and So.
After repenishng your linen closet you may need some
houseurnlshngs Towels large variety all bought the
lowest mark and marked the lowest profit possible Prices
from 81 so TO IS per dozen.
Our CSC white spreads still the best values obanable
An excellent line of bed wear, Real wool blankets 1914
1850; ia, 81; 1874, S. Fine line of comfortabes with
choice Saline coverings and filled with clean cotton special
value in Ederdown quilts at S..
Don't fail to inspect cloak stock The values we offer
in jackets and capes have brought in large sales
you dress still selling all wool goods at old
prices as long as stock lasts.
Our and soc Seges values that will soon be thing
of the past Splendid assortment of pads and fancy dress
goods.
fine assortment of silks Fancy plaid silks Roman stripes
Silks handsome brocade sans satin Duchess coored and
black taAeta silks
you need jacket cape stock will be found very
full of values that you will find it difficult duplicate
A special in Underwear. 20 dozen Mems Wool Cameps
Hair Shirts sizes 80 d. Were considered bargain
Use; put out to close the lot at soc each.
Our large trade Rugs and Carpets this
dence of the excellent values have offered and stock
still in first class shape Some specially attractive things in
the Mating stock that have proved good sellers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

Alexandria Market. Dec Z.
But little was done in the grain market TO-
day aud prices are firm at quotations Coun.
try Produce continues in fair inquiry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

In ,emoriam of Little Mary Barley.
The angel of death came down through the
And plucked fer his Master rose bud so fair
So winning, so sweet, with that bright little
Which won every heart, by its unconscious
That we grieve when we think, rever more
will we see
Those beautiful eyes that shone with inno-
Vet WIN bS should we sorrow whom We think OF
Foo forever ul from sin, and suffering and pain,
Ofsring the incense of that pure white little
r. ,or sS %aker who has taken her into His
~, vents, iu,u whose darlings to God you hsve
Bo assured they'll try to win you a place Jet
IN nes'e"' PLoRAyoR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Dec. g.
Cattle There was the usual Saturday mar.
ket in cattle many cattle that would have
been sent here had the market been in sat-
isfactory condition were stopped at pario S
points and sellers who had HABITAT cattle
here had to sell at low prices. Hogs Trade
in hogs was quite animated at steady prices,
the greater part of the hogs crossing the scales
at So 25a3. 421a rough packing lots sold st
So 15a3 24lA and prime shipping lets at
So. 4Oa3. 471b pigs sold chiefly at So 1Oa
3 371a Sheep few lots of sheep and
lambs that were offered sold at unchanged
prices; sheep were saleab!e at 50 75a325 for
the poorest up to 81 25a4 so for good to
choice Aocks, with prime lots in demand at
Sd 60a4 70. Lambs sod at $4a4 10 for the
poorest up to $5. 25a5.50 for good to choice
docks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

JR O. L. A. M.-Belle Haven Coun-
81 held a largely attended meeting last
rsai. Considerable important business
Nas transacted aud the meeting was OF
very Interesting nature. One candl'
sA'e had the degrees Of the order con-
''iIed upon him. A telegram was re-
WE'D asking the council to take charge
" the lemains of MIR. William De-
'aush0, which would arrive here this
~ .,lnlns. \ delegation from the coun'
vi VI, VIII meet the remains at the Penn
,,'Nanla depot. An invitation was eX'
SI7-''su 10 Alexandria and Jackson
N'uuci!s to also attend the funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

Mrs NJ. B. Ford, Ruddell's, III suffered for
eight years from dyspepsia and chronic con-
slipation and was finally cured by using De.
Wits Little Early Bisors the famous little
pills for all stomach and liver troubles.
charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

OPERA HoUsE.-The Tommy Shear
er Company" gave their initiative per,
iormauce at the Opera House last night
ami were welcomed by large and ap-
p.eciaive audience. The company is a
sEoog one in every particular, judg-
ing from the performance last night.
Mr., SbJarer is an exceptionally good
comedian, but his part was a little over
done.
Tie stage setting was picture and
l1e costumes displayedwere very hand
SINE. The specialties introduced be-
,%esn the &c s were one of the most
Teasing features. One of the biggest
i 1li5 Of The evening was Will II. and
lit'le Irene Myers. Tonight "The Son
u u Aoote Cristo" will be presented.
New specialties will be introduced both
uu!ing the play and between the acts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07
At On Each
Mems Clothing TO Order.

Suits from $14 90 to $4,000. We use
thoroughly tested, strictly all-wool cloths
serviceable AMI slightly trimmings, and guar
antee satisfactory ft-f the garment doesn't
tit, we won't want you to take it. The riak
is all OUTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07
LOCAL MATTERS.

c.a rises tomorrow at 1922 and sets at
S1' H.gh water at 7:12 q. m. and
al p. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

It is not remedy put up by any Tom,
Dick or Earry it is compounded by expert
pharmacists Ely Brothers offer 10 cent
trial size. Ask your druggist. Full size
Cream Balm 90 cents We mail it.
nv pCnTuEpG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07
ELY BROTHERS,
So Warren Street, New York City

% VdIICI GU OVi NJ" 1 O1 n VIZ
Since 1861 1 Rave been great sufferer
from catarrh tried Ely's Cream Balm and
to all appearances am cured. Terrible head
aches from which l had long suffered are
gone.--W. J. Hitchcock, late Major U. S. Vol.
and A. A. Gen Buffalo, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

wv,TEEI fRoBABILITIEs.-Fo this
.:i ,,-t f,iT TO night and probably fair We'd
do. ..Jqy southeyly to westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07
DIRT GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v God Vard & LOthrop
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
CAPT. C. w. RIGGS
NAVAJO INDIAN WIGWA

Is attracting thousands Of visi-
tors. Its contents astonish
and delight. Some are odd,
others are grotesque, many are
dreams Of beauty. By per-
sonal inspection only can you
appreciate the wonders of this
unique BARBARIc FARMLAND.
Now on exhibition on our
third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Dec. g.
swine.-Tho arrivals this week were 16,6
head. The offerings are somewhat of an in.
crease on last weeks numbers and constitute
fair supply for the market There is a
moderate demand reported with a shade
easier range of quotations.. Good light far
Western hogs sell at $4a4 10 per 100 los,
and those from other points. also light pigs
So 60a3S0, and roughs 50 50a3 per 100
lbs gross.
Sheep and Lambs.-Sheep are dull and cas-.
ier and prices are 4,c off They range at "a
4c per lb, and few extra at 41t.c per lb, be-
ing lac lower. Lambs are fairly active at an
improvement of lac, and sell at 4a4a5Ac per
Id gross.
Calves.-veals sell at 4a6c per lb Values
unchanged with fair trade. Roughs nomi.
nally at $3a6 per head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

Miss Allie Hughes. Norfolk, Va, was
friebtfully burned on the face and neck: Pam
was instantly relieved by DeWitt's Witch
Hal Sslye. which healed the injury without
leaving scar. 1t is the famous pile remedy
Charles g. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07
IncandeScent Gas Burners

lnCandeSCent GaS Burners
Give greater and better light, and at the same
time reduce the gas bill. Every gas consum-
er should equip the home with this great in
noyation. 1t used to be expensive for the ex.
ira parts, but not so now With our large
quantity buying, prices are very low.
Extra mantles, only 25c each.
Extra chimneys, only Toe each.
Extra shades, only 15c each.
In order to introduce our NEW "TEU-
TONIC" GAS BURN ER, complete with Chin
ney, fluted shade mantle. &c, we will sell
them at the exceptionally low price of
75c Each.
Fifth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07
Special Sale of Mems Neckwear.

This morning we place on sale, under sky
light, near Silk Department. IS dozen Mems
Scsrfs consisting Of light and dark effects, in
Marrow Tecks and Graduated Four.in- hands,
At ESQ Each.
These goods are made of the regular so.
cent tie Silks but the Innings are not quite go
fne, and made by q manufacturer OF SO cent
scarfs, who adopted this m,,hod Of closing
out large collection Of sbaft lengths of silks
This oGors an excellent opportunity for
Christmas buying. Well have more 25c
Ties-but none quite so good.
Main foor-under skylight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07
For $1,000,

We are also showing some new Trouserings
just from the manufacturer, which ne will
make to order for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

NEW YORK. Dec 7-Flour-state and
Western quiet but steaGicr; winter patents
81 80a5 TO- Rye Flour steady. Wheat
options opened steady and advanced on q
squeeze of December shorts and heavy clear
ances; Jan 051aa96lh; Msy 2l9ss93 Rye
quiet; No 2 Western 50la. Conceptions
opened quiet but firm with wheat May 1885
$3.50. Oats-options were dull but steady !;
track white 28a34. Beef quies Pork steady.
Lard steady; prime Western seam 81 90
nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

CHICAGO, Dec There was an advance
in December wheat of cents this morning
in about five minutes The market opened
quiet an unchanged for that option at SO,
where it held for time. but about fifteen
after the opening it began to rise under bid
ding by shorts The market went up 1Lc and
a cent at jump uniI it had reached SO.
Probably not to exceed $4,000 bushels of
wheat was purchased en- the advance. Then
the market declined as suddenly as it had ad.
vanced. dropping to 97lh. then taking one
jump to 90 and back to 971b. The market
for May wheat was strong, opening 1saAc
higher at S9aS91s, and advancing to 90li on
covering by shorts during the fireworks in
December. 1t subsequently reacted to 897s
Corn was quiet but strong; May opened a
shade lower 2S9ss29h advanced to
29at and tten reacted to 294s
Oats-Msrket for Oats was quiet but firm;
May opened unchanged at 22a221s, sold at
2214 and reacted to 221s January Pork
opened 21hc higher at So 30 and advanced
to So 371s, and sol! back to So 80. Jan.
uary Lard opened 2lac higher at 81 321a,
sold at 81 30 and advanced to So 321A.
January Ribs opened unchanged at 81 25 and
sold at Sd 25a4 271b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07
Our 500 90 Lap

Our $4,000 Lap
Scanned, Italian Cloth lined, Silk Velvet
coliared Overcoat
Is the very b;st OF its kid, but we want to dc
still better, and will make to your order, be.
ginning to-day, Oycrcoats from guaranteed
fast black Kersey-the kind that will moi
wear rusty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

BALTIMORE. Md, Dec. Flour easy and
unchanged. Wheat stosdy; spot and month
961a 965s January 96Aa97 May 92%.
bid steamer No 2 red 91lba9 Ia +; southern
wheat by sample and do on grade 92a97.
Corn firm; spot $685. month 32lba32Sa
Dec new or Old, 32s32t4 Jan 311ba31 y /;
Feb 31aia32 stesmcr mixed 31a314. south
ern white corn 3Oa34; do yellow 31a35.
Oats quiet but firm; No 2 white 29iha3O I;
No 2 mixed 27a27h. Bye steady; No 2
nearby =; No 2 Western 53tia53h. Hay
firm on the better grades; choice timothy
$13 90 asked. Sugar strong and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-07

$500 and $500 a pair,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11
THE DRUNK ARD'S SERMON.
1t Was Addressed to Two GIded Youths Before
Saloon Bar

From the New Orleans Picayune.
1t was growing late. The tide of hui
manity THAT earlier in the evening had
ebbed and flowed Through the streets of
The great city had swept onward leaving
the strange and almost appalling sense
of desolation that comes when the noises
of this town are hlusthed. The electric
lights fiared unnoted on the corners, the
street cars passed at farther intervals,
now and then a night worker hurried
by his footsteps ringing out loud and
clear dn the stiffness. In front of a Ea-
loon whose lights shone out bright and
rudy across the pavement stood
tramp, unshorn, ragged, dirty. disgust
ing. H watched with envious eyes the
men who passed in and out Through the
swinging DOORS and then he turned his
eyes toward two young fellows in even
dng dress, who wsre coming down the
street toward him.
They had been drinking deeply and
they stopped before the saloon door and
looked curlously at him. by jovem
said one, ',think of having a thirst Ike
that, and not the price of an extinguisher
in your pocket Beats old Tantalus all
to pieces, Ell? Liquor, liquor every
where, and not a drop to drink" He
ran his hand in his pocket and proffered
the tramp a dime, but before it could be
accepted the other young fellow inter
posed. SAY" he said, lets do the
good Samaritan, and sst Hobo up to a
drink" The other hilariously cons anted,
and the tramp slouched into the saloon
at the heels of the two gilded youths.
The barkeeper set before them glasses
and liquor, and with a hand that shook
the tramp poured out a trimming glass
and raised 1t to his lips. STOP" cried
one of the young men, drunlSenly, make
us a speech. 1t is poor liquor that
doesn't unloosen a mans tongue"
The tramp hastily swallowed down the
drink, and as the rich liquor coursed
though his blood he Strengthened him
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11

self and stood before them with grace
and dignity that all his rags and DIRT
could not obscure. Gentlemen" he said,
1T look tonighlt at you and at myself, and
it seems to me look upon the picture OF
my lost manhood. This bloated face was
once as young ard as handsome as yours
This sham bling figure once walked as
proudly as yours, "a man In Woriu VI
men. I, too, once had a home and friends
and position. had "a wife as beautfui
as am artists dream, and dropped the
priceless pearl of her honor and respect
in the wine cup, and, Cleopatra-like, saw
DIT dissolve, and quaffed 1t down in the
trimming draught 1 had children as
sweet and lovely as the flowers of spring,
and I saw them fade and die under the
bliglhrinlg curse of drunloard father. L
had a home where love lit the flame upon
the altar and ministered before 1t, and 1
put out the holy-fire, and darkness and
desolatton reigned in Its stsad. / had
aspirations and ambitions that scared
as high as the morning star, and 1 broke
and bruised their beautiful Wings and,
at last, strangled them that I might
be tortured with their cries no more.
Today / am husband without a wife.
father without a child, Tramp with
no home to cain my own. a man in whom
every good impulse is dead. All Is swal-
lowed up In the maIestroan Of drink"
The tramp ceased speaking. The glass
fell from his nerveless fingers and shiv-
cred into thousand fragments on the
aoor The swissgtng DOORS pushed open
and shut again, anka when The little
group about the h~r looked UP the tramp
was gone.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, Disc. 10.-Coltton-Spot, fair
demand, prices lower; American mid
ding fair, 3 17-32d; good middling,
3 sgd; middling, Led; low mlddling,
3 1-32d; good ordinary, 2 29-92d; ordi-
nary, 2 23-32d.
The sales of The day were 1900 bales,
of which 1000 were for speculation and
export and included IL 300 American.
Receipts, 2200 bales. all American.
Futures opened quiet with poor de
mand and closed quiet American Mid
ding L. NJ. c.: December, 0Sd buyers;
December and aJnuary, 0Sd buyers;
January and February, 0Sd sellers1
February and March, 3 0S@3 ODD sellers;
March and April, O9d sellers; April ard
May, 10d buyers; May and June, 11Q
8 I'D sellers; June and July, 1908 13d
buyers; July and August, lad sellers;
August and September, 15d sellers;
September and Octobsr, 16d; October
and November, 8 1908 I'D buyers.
The lenders fer delivery at today's
clearings were 1900 bales new doekets
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11
New York Cotton Market.

New York, Dec. 10.-In response to
more favorable cables from Liverpool
than looked for the local cotton market
opsned s.eady at an advance of 1@3
points, with some new buying in evil
dence. This feeling was shortly fol-
lowed by a reaction under selling for
Liverpool and domestic spinners. The
decline was arrested by quite number
of limited buying orders and belief
that there has been a considerable short
interes. accommodating recently Through
out the session the market was more or
less nervous and irregular During the
afternoon the market was slow and
quite featureless, closing steady, with
prices unchanged 10 2 points higher, as
compared with yesterdays closing fig
ures.
Cotton futures opened steady; sales,
1880 bales. January, $685. February.
81; March, SIT; April. 5.S9; May, 5.SS;
June. Sd; July, 5.94; August, 500; Sep
tember, 598; October, 6.O2; December,
SOS.
Cotton futures closed steady; sales, 49,
200 bales. January, $50; February, BIZ;
March, SIG: April, 5S1; May, 5.S6; June,
$50; July, 5.95; Angus, 5.99; september,
500; October, COZ; December, 5.66.
Spot cotton closed quiet. Mtddling up
lands. 57sc; middling gulf, Sic. Sales,
none.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11
SHORT LINE
To All Eastern and Southeastern Points
Southern Railway. i

The shortest and quickest line to all
points east is the Southern Railway.
Through Pullman Drawing Room Sleep
ers, dining car service and elegant equip
meDt. Leave Birmingham 5:55 a. M, ar
rive Washington 6:42 next morning, and
New York at noon.
Afternoon tralin, leave Birmingham
4:15 p. M, arrive Washington 9:25 next
evening, New York $50 next morning
This route Is over the Pennsylvania
railroad from Washington, through Bal
timore and Philadelphia Pullman saeep-
ers. without change. to New York.
]. p. BILLUPS, T. p. A.,
2019 LIST Ave. Telephone 617
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11
Cotton Letter.



New York, Dec. 10.-Another fearfuily
dull day in the cotton market emitted,
with prices slightly higher. The Liver
pool cables this morning Were fs1 tureless
That market declined one-half SIXTY
fourth The opening here was 1 no B
points higher. For the first half hour 1t
booked ais if prices might give way, for
selling orders from liverpool and other
sources were fairly plentiful. Under
these the market yielded several points,
The investment demand, however, was
heavy and CONTINUOUS. 1t absorbed the
offerings and under the leadership of a
prominent buyer prices advanced again.
There WIGS some aggressive trading to-
day for the first time in weeks, but 1T
was ON both sides and about evenly bal
anced a prominent German bear, who
was a. liberal seller. The movement for
the weelx was somewhat larger for dhe
same time in 1894. january opened ait
$50, declined to 566, advanced to $40 and
closed at $50 to 80 with the tone of the
market steady Everyone would GLADLY
welcome a radical movement in ONE d.
reoion or tile either.
RI0RDAN & co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11

Butter-Elgin. Csc; Dairy, No. l, 22c;
Dairy No. 2. zoe; country, 1SQ2Oei COOK
ing, 12Q14c.
Eggs, 1Sc.
Poultry-Hens. 2O@221ac; fries, l21sQ
171Ac; ducks, 10000; geese, soc.
Potatoes-Irisn, SOC per bushel; sweet
per barrel, $1.75.
Apples, So 500400
Lemons, S3@3.50 per box. =
Oranges, $3.00D40O per box.
Cocaonuts, $500 per Ion.
Corn-Yellow, Ale; white, 42c.
Meal sec per sack 40.
Hay-Choice timothy. SIS; No. 1, sl4'
No. 2, S13.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11
Local staple Groceries

Flour-Best patent. $55O@575.
Straight-$5.O0; ezra family, $500.
Sugar-Granulated $50; Y. c., $4-SoV
4.75
Coffee-Rio. green, S013hc; Arbuckie'
lowering and Lyons packages. $ll,lV'
Lard, &c basis
Clear Ribs Sides-$460.
Molassess-Cenirif., 15@25c; sugar
house, 20035c.
Rice. 51k@6c.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11
Markets by. Telegraph.

acsaon of the manufacturers of cloth
at Fall River, while local conditions are
responsible for the qu.etude in wooden
and worsted goods. Manufacturers or
their agenSs are, however, hopeful and
are looking forward to a spring bust
ness of large proportions.
In. print cloths there has been no move
menIt. The quotations are still 2Ae