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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
SNAKE TORTURED HER FOR
YEARS.

Mrs. W. II. Meyer. OF Shamokin, Pa.
for the first time in eleven years slep'
soundly Monday night. A snake had ce as
ed torturing her. She weighed almost $50
pounds when the reptile found lodg-
ment in her stomach. Now she weighs
somewhere about ITO. She is the moth
er Of eight children, most of whom
romped about the house in joyful
manner yesterday while the husbands
face beamed with pleasure. 1t was the
first real day of happiness in the Meyer
household for many years.
Eleven years ago the Meyers resided
in Kalmia, near Tower City, Schulkill
county. There was an overhowing
we'll near the homestead. One night
at 8 o'clock Mrs. Meyer took drink
from the well. AS the contents
flowed down her throat she felt
q tickling, scratching sensation.
She was sure she had swal-
lowed lizard. However, she could
not eject whatever it was, and for ten
months tried to force the mysterious
occupant from her stomach without
avail. Physicians told her that she
was likely troubled with tape worm
or something else. She took various
medicines, but nothing relieved her.
During the past year her agony was
greater than ever.
Three weeks ago Mrs. Meyer and her
daughter, Katie, visited Robert X
Giering, at local hotel. He had al
Y ray machine, and when the light
was turned on a slim, lengthy dark OBJ
ject was seen twisting about the abdo-
men at an alarming rate, as if the light
had frightened it.
DIR. F. A. Clark administered pow
erful medicine, to kill whatever living
object was within her. A week ago
the medicine began taking effect, and
it aroused the unknown occupant to
great activity. Finally it subsided,
and Sunday she was relieved of the
snake.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
For Over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used fol-
over fifty years fy millions of mothers fol
their children while teething, with perfect
success, 1t soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best emedy for Diarrhea. Is pleasant to the
taste. Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world, twenty-five cents bottle. Its value
is incalculsble Be sure and ask for Mrs Wins
lows Soothing Syrup and take DO other kind
ian17 % d&w1yr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
EXANDRIA VA TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 27. 1897
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
MIDSUMMER
Clearing g Sale.

Selling without a precedent
from early morning till closing
time our store was crowded.
Weather has no influence over
the enthusiasm of our patrons,
Our success is in selling the
right goods at the right prices.
and our public knows this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27

''Last summer one Of our grand
children was sick with severe bowel
trouble" says Mrs. E. G. Gregory, of
Frederickstown, Mo. "Our doctors
remedies had failed, then we tried
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy, which gave very
speedy relief" For sale by ]. II. Jan
nev, Druggist, 701 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
H. H. YOUNG. Clerk.
Murray NJ Davis, p. q. jy22 w4w

VIIRGINIA In the Clerks Office Of the
v Corporation Court of the city OF Alexan-
dria on the 10th day of July, 1897.
J. @ H. Smith VS.. Arthur g. Emerson and
Claudine Emerson.
Memo. The object of this suit is to recover
of the defendants the sum of Sl97 90 with
interest from January 9th, 1897. until paid,
and to attach AMI subject to the payment Of
the plaintiffs Calm the estate OF the defend
ant Arthur 3. Emerson, in the city of Alex
sndris, Va, and particularly all his right,
title and interest in the estste of John p.
Emerson, deceased.
1t appearing oy an affidavit fled in this
cause that tho defendants. Arthur Z. Emer-
SON and Claudine Emerson, are non-residents
of this State, it is ordered that said defend
ants appear here within fifteen days after due
publication of this order, and do what is ne
cessary to protect their interests in this suit
and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, a newspaper
published in the city of Alexandria, once a
week for four successive weeks, and posted at
the front door Of the Court House of this
city. A copy-teste:
JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk,
By J. T. CALLAHAN, d. C.
John NJ. Johnson P. q.
jy1O w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
A1exandria 6azette.
PUBLIsHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building. $40 u S12 Prince 81
TEpMa.
TERMS

in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to e1.
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Resolutions in memorism, of thanks, tributes
Of respect resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless Of public concern, will
only be printed ia this paper as sdvertise,
meuts.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or
ders fer the paper, news or any informstior
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postofice Alexandria, Virgin.
ia. rs second class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG. VA.

WILLIAMSBURG, va.
Board from $12 to $15 per month TUT
ton fee for the half session SIT 90. Medical
fee $3. Contingent fee S3 Students will
ing to teach two years in the public school
pay only the medical snd contingent fees aud
are charged $40 month for board, fuel,
lights and washing. Full collegiate course.
Next session begins October 9TH. 1897. Send
for catalogue.
LYON G. TYLER, IA IL. D., President
jy14 1aw2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
w ANTED

DALLARDvALE LITHIA WATER, the
d strongest Lithis Water in the market.
Cures Rheumatism, Gout, Dropsy, Diabetis,
Bright's Disease Gravel and all diseases Of
tho Kidneys and Bladder. Price so cents a
bottle. $5 case. For sale by
E. S. LEADBEATER & SONS.
A book Of testimonials furnished on appli-
cation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
MEDICINAL


Good habits,
::: :::''s5s: 5;s s5:5:: :::::;;;: s =;;;: 4:
en- p 2@Ii'45Y sssS.se1. sa'ss great 'en. of
GG 81 health. Good
nj sGY Health is the greatest
k4T beautifer. Neither
(eYM man nor woman csa
s-5//9s$s| have an attractive person.
II allty who suffers from ill
health. If it were not for
-3.rs Of the digestive organs, nine.
~ the medical books in the world
safely destroyed. Not only the
r,aladies. but the majority of serious
- nave ,heir inception IN a disorder
,7',.sf,on Consumption is undoubtedly
.,os, deadly enemy with which man
@ 1ss % contend Like all other vast
s,.eases il has its origin in disorders
.he digestive organs. As a result o, .nese
,4srs the appetite falls of: the lite-g,v-
.i.zents OF the food are not properly
~ led The blood becomes thin and i'm
a1f ali the tissues OK the body are i'm
md improperly nourished; the
S,,,o.pe clogged with inert, half dead
tpat offer an attractive soil for the
--..,or Of the germs of consumption. IL
..'. tssr said thousands of times that con-
...,-,.on is incurable. 1t is not
V.urty-eight per cent OF all cases OF con-
....,,r,i5u are cured by DR.. Pierce's Golden
ri, Discovery 1t corrects ali disorders
.l;gestive organs, invigorates the liver
... makes The appetite keen and the asslm-
- '.. 49, 9erfcct, Il makes new blood. pure
g-sod and lots of it, It builds new and
..-,f.hv tissue II is the great fesh-builder.
+. 5,,s iirectly on the lungs. driving out all
'-,nlri.ies and disease germs. Thousands
-ssc testified 10 rs merits. All good drug
gs.s Keep II.
Coo II slater. Esq. OF Yates City, Knox Co.
,s writes I have been trouNed with irdi-
.-..,o- and dyspepsia for the last two years
,.., loi.le Of vouf Golden Medical Discovery,
md u lid ne 50 much good am going to get
anotb-f Bottle II is the best medicine IN the
e3r,i .or stomach trouble"
Good health is the best endowment
-t9s- who have it cannot be too careful to
.-..er.e il. Constipation is the worst
5,.,rv Of good health. II causes nearly
.g-rv disorder known 70 physicians. Dr.
f,-r-es Pleasant Pellets are sure, swift
.r and permanent cure for constipation;
.,... t,-tle Pellet" is gentle laxative, and
Is. miid cathartic. They never gripe.
7]-u.rs,s sell them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27

NEW LINE OF of PERcALE SHIRTS at
A.C. sLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27

TN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE
i CIRCUIT COURT OF TIE COUNTY
OF ALEXANDRIA ON THE 21st DAY
OF JULY, 1897.
George s. Finch, plaintiff, against John P
Appleman, defendant.
The object of this suit is to recover of the
defendant the sum of S375.77 with interC st
from March II. 1898, until paid. and to at.
ia ;h and subject to the payment of the same
any estate or debts due the defendant in the
county Of Alexandria, Va
And an affidavit ha:ing been made and filed
that the defendant, John P. Applem.n s not II
resident Of the State of Virginia it is ordered
that he do appear here within fifteen days
after due publication hereof, and do what is
necessary to protect his interest in tins suit (;
and it is further ordered that copy hereof
be published once week for four successive
weeks in the Alexandria Gazette, paper
published in the city of Alexandra, Va and
that copy be posted at the front door Of
the Court House Of this county on the first
day of the next term of the Circuit Court.
copy-Teste:
H.H. YOUNG. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
BOOTS AND SHOES.
This " Gather
Footwear.

Why wear winter shoes in summer time
when you have such an assortment of
seasonsble goods to select from and at
such ridiculous low prices? since the
beginning of this great MIDSUMMER
CLEARING SALE We have cut and cut
until the profit has verquised entirely.
This large stock cannot be carried over
and to cut it down we offer the most
liberal inducements in prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
Cash Discount of
Is Per Cent.

oft all Mems and ehildren's Cashmere
Suits and separate Psntaloons in the
house. Our regular marked prices are
lower than the lowest and when you
deduct Is FEB CENT, the saving ia
worth your attention. Our object is to
avoid carrying over goods FROM one
season to the other, so that our trade
will have the benefit of fresh new
goods at all times We have full line
of hot weather wearables such as Crash
and Serge Suits, Alpaca, Mohsir and
Office Goats which we are selling at the
lowest p ssible prices-quality consid-
cred. Summer Under wear and Straw
Hats in all grades.
Ms-Money Back if Desired. -esN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27

CALEsMEN WANTED FOB SOMETHING
~ NEW. Good thing to the right man
Address Box 341 Lynchburg, vs..
;r1Q 2.@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27

DEMNANTs OF UNBLEACHED COT
10 TON; would be good at sc, selling at
4lac yard, at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27

pROMANGELAN 2 gross, Bromangelan
I'D Lemon, Orange, raspberry and Straw.
berry Flavors, received to-day by
Z MT RyvPN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
PROPOSALS.

ERUIT JARS CHEAP.-Pints 45c per
Z dozen; Quarts soc per dozen :. .Hslf.gsl.
Ions zoe per dozen, at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27

EvINE TOILET SOAPS-A line of nice
e Toilet Soaps just received and for sale at
moderate prices by J. c. M1LBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27

DOYAL SEAL CANNED SALMON in
ID one-half and one pound cans, received
to-day by -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27

MO MORE ROUND SHOULDERS.-WeaI
IN the improved "Knickerbocker Shoulder
Braces" Prices 75c, 81 and $1.25. For
sale by E. 8. LEADBEATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27

mss oRIZ. vIOLETTEs DU CZAR, a
d delightfully."- fragrant and delicate per-
fume, true to the odor of the flower, prepared
by the celebrated LeGrand of Paris, for sale
by E. S. LEADBEATER SUNS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27
VIM. CHAUNCEY.

T1RY A BOTTLE OF LEADBEATER's
1 COMPOUND EXTRACT OF SARSAPA.
RILLA, combined with Iodide Of Potassium
Snd Iron. Formuls on every bottle. Price
40 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-27

GVHERRY COUGH CURE Purely vege.
~ table. 1t contains no morphine or other
dangerous chemicals commonly used in cough
syrup. Price 25c.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03
Producing Favored Eggs.

Thomas Hendricks, farmer, resid.
ing at Lisle, N. Y, has recently dis
covered that eggs can be given any
flavor desired by attention to the diet
of the laying hens. His chickens had
eaten quantity of corn left lying in
the vicinity of kerosene barrels, and
when their eggs were used were found
to be almost worthless on account Of
the strong taste of kerosene. Those
he had been supplying refused to buy
any more goods for the same reason.
He found the cause upon investigation,
and this gave him an idea, and he be-
gan an experiment. He separated
some hens from the others and fed
them corn that had been soaked over
night in water strongly favored with
extract of vanilla. The result was the
eggs tasted too strongly of vanilla to
be eaten, but when used in cooking
impaired delicate flavor to cakes or
pastry without the use of any other
flavoring. If this be true, it is surely
possible to flavor raw eggs to suit the
taste, and it may prove valuable aid
in carrying out the plan of treatment
of the sick.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03
Building a Lake in Kansas.
Topeka Capital.


One of the crying needs of Kansas
has always been some convenient large
body of water which could furnish the
people summer resort nearer than
the Rocky mountains or the great
lakes. This need we have always felt
was bound to be supplied some day,
though nobody had supposed the time
was so near at hand. Yet there it is.
A company of capitalists is at work
now in southwest Kansas digging a
canal and leveling off the body of a
lake fourteen miles long by eight wide,
which they propose to fill with the ex-
cess water of the raging Arkansas.
Everybody knows that the surface of
that unostentatious stream has to be
sprinkled in the summer to lay the
dust, but comparatively few people
realized what o tremendous underfiow
it has. As we understand it, the sum-
mer resort company referred to intend
to tap this hidden supply. They will
turn on the underfow and furnish
enough water to afford fishing, boat
ing and bathing facilities for the whole
State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03
Seeking Veterans as Husbands.

Much complaint has been made re-
Gently of the increasing number of
young women, who are marrying
veterans of the late war ostensibly for
the purpose of receiving their pension
after death. The inmates of the old
Soldiers Home in Togas, Me-, are
much alarmed over the recent sug-
gestion of Pension Com missioner
Evans, who has recommended to Con-
gress that no pension be granted the
widows of soldiers who are married
hereafter. The suggestion has caused
the colony of women settled in
the vicinity to redouble their ef-
forts. Unless they get husbands be-
fore Congress meets they fear their
prospects of pensions will fade. New
women are arriving from Boston and
New York and the dives are wide
open. A man who wears Grand
Army badge can stay drunk for a
month and never spend cent. The
local police are making efforts to
close the places, but as fast as one is
shut up others are started, and the
business goes on as briskly as ever.
There are dozen places near the
home, all of which do thriving busi-
ness by Turing the vetera ms inside and
filling them up with liquor until
they fall an easy prey to the women
who are waiting for husbands. In
case man refuses to drink and shows
resistance he is quieted with a club or
anything else that comes handy.
Last spring an inmate of the home
was killed in a free fight in one of
these dens.
Many veterans who live at the
home are trapped into marriage every
year by women who seek the $l2 a
month pension, which will come to
them on the death of their husbands.
Most OF these women have bad reputa-
tions and no character. Having led
gay lives in the cities until their
beauty is gone they seek marriage
with the old soldiers for the sole pur-
pose of inheriting pensions. After
capturing husbands most of the wo-
men go back to the cities and cause
no more trouble until death carries off
the veterans and the widows pensions
may be obtained.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03
The Skylark'S Song.

In the winter the skylark of Eng
land does not sing, but in early days
of spring the great flocks OF these
birds break up, and then go in pairs
to look for places to build their nests
and rear their young ones. And then
the charming song of the skylark is
heard in all its sweetness. While the
mother bird is brooding over her eggs
to warm them her mate often rises
into the air, and then with Quivering
wings mounts vertically upward so
far that he looks like mere speck in
the sky, and all the time pouring
forth his rich and beautiful song, but
at last he ceases his song before de-
scending again to the nest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03

ton exerted unconsciously in response
to some inward inspiration. Some
psychologists have been accustomed
of late years to assign many human
sensibilties and activities to part of
the spiritual nature that lies below the
level of consciousness and which they
call the "subconscious self" Sub
liminal" is another common name for
it. Professor Barrett is inclined to
think it possible that the faculty which
some people seem to possess of finding
water and metals in the manner de-
scribed resides down in the "sublimi-
nal" but further investigation is nec-
essary, he admits, to establish that
theory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03
A Rival to the Ball Nozzle.

At the Firemen's Convention in New
Haven, Conn.,, on August 16, re-
markable new hose nozzle was ex.
hibited, and very successful demon
stration made Of its peculiar and val
liable features. The nozzle is about
thirty inches long, and will stand a
pressure of 250 pounds. 1t will pro-
duce a solid stream and spray
simultaneously, or either one separate
ly, as may be desired. A spray rang
ing from seventy-five to one hundred
in diameter, and at any angle desired,
can be delivered by the turning of a
small key. The solid stream issues
from the center or tip of the nozzle, a
few inches in front of the circular ring
of minute perforations, from which
emanates the spray. The spray can
be screen against advancing fire and
smoke, or be detected backward OIL
the fireman, in this manner protecting
them from falling cinders. A fireman
can stand in the window of an ad-
joining building, threatened by fire,
and, with the spray, wet down the side
of the building in which he stands,
and at the same time throw a power
full stream from one to two inches in
diameter upon the burning structure.
With this spray to protect him fire.
man may approach as near to the
burning building as desired. By turn
ing a crank the angle of the spray may
be changed and made to play directly
over the firemen, in the shape of an
umbrella, thus protecting them from
falling cinders. The weight of the
nozzle is supported by an iron pedes-
tai, which is adjusted to two small
sockets. The lower end OF the pedestal,
which is pointed, will be driven into
the ground by the force of the water,
forming in that manner a firm rest for
the nozzle. A single man can then
handle and easily direct the nozzle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03
WHOLE NUMBER 1867.

bOistcrous indccencics had not been
opposed in the past, our observanccs
to-day would be far worse than they
are. And il the indecent publicity of
to-day were to meet with no reproba-
ton, its evils might become indefinitely
prolonged. For after all, what is it
but the gloritication of sexual union
more fitting for the sensual worship
pers of Priapus or Venus than for the
sober citizens of Christian land? If
a couple would come together, why
should they not do so without ostenta-
tion-modestly and privately? What
is there in such a simple circumstance,
so common and so universal, that de-
mands the attention of others? When
we come to the birth of child, how
ever, this is another matter This is
fitting cause of feast and JOY. The
babe is not only pledge and bond of
love, but it is a guarantee for the i'm
mortality of the race. Our lives are
short, but they are renewed again in
children, as theirs will be in theirs.
These excite hope and the fondness of
parental care. They nurture in us all
noble longings and worthy aspirations.
We desire in them the absence of our
own imperfections and the improve
ment of our better qualities. We well
come, therefore, all who can join in
our hopes and rejoice in our JOY. Thus
every child, born of pure parents, is
one of Gods anointed--a Christ among
men. He comes to bless, to heal, and
to purify. We have no account of the
marriage of the Virgin Mary in the
Gospel legend. We hear of no
marriage or marriage feast. But when
the Christ of Christs was born, wise
men from a far land journeyed to
Bethlehem to do Him worship. Heaven
itself was opened, and the angelic choir
that issued therefrom sang to simple
shepherds in their night-watches the
song of peace and goodwill towards
men,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03

If you are anxious to find the most
reliable blood-puriier, read in Ayers
Almanac the testimonials of those who
have been cured of such terrible
diseases as catarrah, rheumatism, and
scrofula, by the use of Ayers Sarsa-
parilla.. Then govern yourself ac-
cordingly.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03

AN exchange is advertising for a
man with a lantern to look for the
goldbug wing of the Democratic party.
If he is found, We suggest that he be
commissioned to locate the middle-of-
the-road pops at the same time, and to
kill both of these birds with the same
stone.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03

AS AN emergency medicine, Ayers
Cherry Pectoral takes the lead of all
other remedies. For the relief and
cure of Group, whooping-cough, sore
throat, and the dangerous pulmonary
troubles to which the young are so
liable, it is invaluable, being prompt
to act, sure to cure.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03
THE
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Is Pages Week. 156 Papers Year
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Except Sunday.
TNHE Thrice a.Week Edition of the NEW
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We offer this unequaled newspaper and
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-12-03

Detroit Free Press: "What do you
consider the saddest music in the
world, Mr.. Cardinal Beak" wind
through the mouth of an empty bot
tle."