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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-18

being asked for. Should the Flood
bill become a law, it will almost or
quite double the present appropriations
for pensions. These, including what
is allowed the Soldiers Home, amount
annually to about $4,000. 1t is, Of
course, difficult to estimate the number
of persons in Virginia who could claim
the benefits of the Flood bill, but it is
very large, conservatively estimated
at sufficient to necessitate doubling the
present allowance made for this pur-
pose. A dozen years ago there was
some little talk of asking the Virginia
Legislature, in conjunction with the
other southern States, to allow Mrs.
Jefferson Davis pension. The sus-
gestion originated with prominent
business man and ex-Confederate here.
Mrs. Davis was not believed to be il
clined to the movement, and the mat
ter for that and other equally as good
reasons, was abandoned without discus
sion. There were constitutional ot-
iections urged by some. If these were
not sufficient, the fsc5 was evident that
the plan could not have been carried
out without being confronted with a
counter ore to place on the same
footing the widows of all Confederate
soldiers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-18

NEW ISLAND IN THE CHINA sEA.-.FIom
North Borneo come curious details of new
island recently thrown up by volcanic action
On that coast between Lumbidan and Ne
pakoi. 1t appeared on september II, and is
forty.fve feet in height, $50 yards long and
100 yards broad. 1t consists mainly of sea
sand, but the highest point is mud crater
The sea bottom hss been broken through and
the mud crater squeezed up through the CIR
cular hole in the bed rock. The mud crater
has the form of a cone With the top fallen in
The cone is twenty yards in diameter at the
base and is surmounted at thirty yards dis
tance By circular terrace few feet high
which suggests that little more pressure
would have resulted in much larger cone
Much bubbling goes on in crscks and holes,
which emit gas that burns when a match is
appied
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-18
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

A big fight will be made by some of
the members of the legislature to pre-
vent the usual appropriation of $4,000
being made TO the University of Vir-
ginia. These gentlemen think the in-
stitution should support itself. The
matter will not come up until about the
close of the legislative session.
The history scandal came up in the
House on Thursday in an unexpected
manner. Mr.. Folkes, of Richmond, in
supporting his resolution looking to
having textbooks printed in Virginia,
gave his reasons for introducing the
subject. He said: II thought it was
about time to end some of the book
scandals with which we are now hor-
assed. I thought we might reach a
point where we might print the histo-
ries for the southern school children.
we could then" continued Mr.. Folkes,
"force some ofthose Generals, Majors,
and Colouels, who have won their titles
twenty-five years after the war, to pull
down their signs and give honor to
whom honor is DUE"
Ia the House on Thursday Mr.. Camp
bell offered resolution, which was
adopted, that the Auditor of Public Ac-
counts be directed to furnish each mem
Der of the General Assembly with a
statement showing the amount collect
ed 10 each city ard county in this State
during the past two years, under the
delinoueut-tax law of the session 1885
'96. Also, tie amount or amounts OF
delinquent taxes now due on real estate
as should be collected to date.
The bill with reference to the distri-
button of the direct tax came up in the
House OF Thursday on its second read
ing, and was explained by Mr.. Parker,
and motion was made to pass it by,
and several members moved TO bave
their counties excepted from the opera
ton of the bill. Mr.. Anderson ex
planned that the object of the bill was
give parties entitled to the money
an additional tim0 from January l
1898, to July l, 1898, within which to
claim the same, and to provide addi
tional facilities for notifying them and
paying the same to them, and allowing
inc com OlSSloueIS . PSI Ceut' ou p.io
amount which should remain in the
neuds of the commissioners on July l,
1898. The bill passed to its engross-
ment with amendments exempting the
following counties: Loudoun, Spot
sylvania, Bedford, Stafford. Rocking
ham, Fauquier, Pittay)vania, Caroline,
Augusta, Hanover, Culpeper, Bote-
tourt and Campbell.
It is not likely now that bill will
be introduced in the Legislature to pro
vide Gen. Dabney II. Maury with a
pension. 1t was the intention of the
friends of this distinguished gentlemen
to have offered such measure. That,
however, recently introduced in the
Sepate by Mr. Flood, Of Apponattox,
will, no doubt, prevent this plan from
being carried out. Mr.. Floods meas
ure enlarges the present pension law SO
as to include in its provisions all ex-
Confederates in this State. who are
disabled from disease or old age. This
proposition, while it will embrace the
case of General Maury, will, it is be-
lieved, prevent any special act for b m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-18
MEDICINAL.

and iadicate this pathway to her daughters.
T'rere are too many urhappy-too many uri-
tqli,hy women in the world. At every
Gathering where women meet alone, the
ss,or, is heard of sickness and nervousness
nd despondency.
.rbewomau who suffers in this way makes
mistake 10 consult the average obscure
c.,y-ician. If she does so, the chances are
.tat She is told that her trouble is nervous
,,ss OF insomnia or indigestion or heart
,-ouble. Il does not happen very often that
ms diagnosis is correct. When by some
f3rtvuate chance she is told the truth. that
5.,c IS suffering from weakness and disease
,ie distinctly feminine organism, She is
fold at the same time that she must submit
10 the obnoxious examinations and local
,-eatlnent so embarrassing to a sensitive
,r7rnan All this is unnecessary.
The wise woman will seek the advice of
s5.ne specialist OF world wide reputation.
D, R Y. PisTce is such man. For thirty
re9rs he has been chief consulting physi-
isn to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
-rs,itute. at Buffalo, y. Y. During that
zine. with the assistance or Staif OF emil
1eut physicians. he has treated thousands
- ailine women. He is the inventor of
.r,a; wonderful medicine for women known
as DE- pierce's Favorite Prescription. This
medicine acts directly on the delicate and
j,-Dortant organs that make maternity pos
,;bic II cures all weakness. disease, lu-
terual liberation and Inflammation and de-
b;l;tating drains 1t has transformed thou
sands OF weak, suffering women into
healthy. happy, robust wives. 1t IS Tor sale
bv all good medicine dealers.
Never fail TO cure constipation - Or,
PierCe's Pleasant Pellets.
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Robbed the Grave.

A starting incident of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
II was in most dreadful condition.
NV skin wss almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me.up. Fortunate
iy. a friend advised trying Electric
Bitters,' and to my great joy and sur,
prise. the first bottle made decided
imnrovement. continued their use for
three weeks, aud am now we'll man;
know they saved my life, and robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only so cents
per bottle at E. l.. Aliens Drug Store
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ALEXANDRIA, VA. SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER Is
4 1exanaria @ssettf,
puRLIsEED DAILY AND TaI.wEEKLY At
Gazette Building. 80 zs 812 Prince at

in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex-
coed their space unless the excess is paid for
az transient rates, and under no circum
stances will they be allowed to advertise
ether than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
IN advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, of thanks, tributes
OF respect, resolutions adopted by societiee
or persons, unless of public concern, will
only bo printed in this paper az advertise.
Uerts.
The GAZETTE oflca ia connected with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or
ders fer the paper, news or any information
cT business csn be cent by telephone.
Entered ct the Postoffice Alexandria, Yirzin.
is, es second class matter.
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Eor Over Fifty Years

~ ON AND WGLL-TRIED KEAEDY.,Mfrs II rs 8
so~ ms 4FD Soothing amG syrup has been used for for
ogor fy years ~ millions OF mo mS'nr,S narfect
sTocos so e"Iu' n sootbss the chd softens the gums
ssgs ' s psin, sG cures wind colc, and is the the
@ 5ost omody no @ for Diarrhs Is pleasant t? the the
world, Twonty.avo cents bottle i, Its W;n.a xs,no
is incalculable. Be sure ana ssS for MRS. WINS ;s
iow's Soothing Syrup and take no esha' Nn'0'
;ariT =ad&w17
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-18

Don't be persuaded into buying llni'
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no more,
and its merits have been proven by
test of many years. Such letters as the
following from l.. G. Bagley, Hueneme,
Cal. are constantly being received ::
"The best remedy for pain l have ever
used is Chamberlsin's Pain Balm, and l
saw so after having used it in my fsmi-
" for several years" 1t cures rheuma-
tism lame back, sprains and swellings.
For sale by J. H. Janney, Druggist
7O1 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-18

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is perfect
Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood Purifier. Re-
moves Biliousness without purging. Aspleas-
ant as Lemon Syrup. 1t is as large as any
dollar tonic and retails for 90 cents. To get
the GENUINE ask for GROVES.
For sale by CHARLES G.. LENNON.
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Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, says
"My child is worth millions to me; yet
would have lost her by Group had L not IN
vested twenty five cents in bottle OF Cre
Minute Cough Cure" 1t cures coughs, colds
and all throat and lung troubles. Charles Il.
Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-18

IA. Perkins, of Antiquity; O., was ;d0I iOI
thirty yesrs needlessly tortured by physlcisns
Tor tho cure Of eczema lie was quickly cur, ..
ed by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel SAVE a. .ho
famous healing salve for piles and SKIN dis
eases Charles g. Lenpon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-18

ELIZABETH, N. j., Oct. 10. 1896.
Fly BROS. Dear sirs :-Please accept my
tbsnks for your favor in the gift of pottie
of Cream Fam. Let me say l have usea !. y.
for wears and can thoroughly recommend IL
for what it claims, if directions are loiio"e''
W. Yours truly.
(Rev II. ". HATHAWAY.
No clergyman shonld be without H. .;u oreSln son
Balm is kept by al druggists. run Size o00
Trial size 1Oc, We mall llt.,orurcc II.
So Warren Street New York City.
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ye,,er. solt.Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting Incl,
lsnt 10 these diseases, isinstantly allayed1
" applying Chamberlain S rye osaas anu
Kin Ointment. Many very oad cases
AVE been permanently cured by it. 1t
equally efficient for itching pies paa,. ano
favorite remedy for sore nipples,
mapped hands, chilblains, frost l plres
,ud ch1pnic sore eyes. 25 cts. per ooA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-18

THE COLUMBIA NATURAL LITHIA
L WATER, the best water for the sick;
pure, clear and health giving, analyzed by
Prof. E. T. Fristoe of Columbian University,
p,of. Clifford Richardson, Chemist of tie
District of Columbia. Rev. J. W. Fox, Chemist;
of Georgetown College. and Prof. W. IL.
GRAY. Racteriologiss CT Providence Hospital.
Csll and get samples at
WAKEFIELD & HALLS,
General Agents, Ale1andris. Va.
OgUsHED COKE, cheap summer fuel, at
J.R. zIMMERMAN'S.
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Sc Warren Street, New York CITY

Malaria produces Weakness, General De De-
lit Riliousness. Loss of Appetite, 1ndiges,
ton % and Constipation. Groves Tasteless Gnu. n.
m Tonic removes the cause which produces
,h"ss on' tronbles Try it snd you will be DC.
iigbted. so cents. TO get the GENUINE ask
for For Shos sale + by CHARLES G. LENNON.
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cadv.s Condition Powders, are

nr Cady'S Condition Powders, are
- - ,,.,,at q horse needs when in bad
1"IY rsnd;tion, = q Tonic, blood purifier and
mifrge. They are not food put
and the best in use to put
aarsn in prime condition. Price 20
..,.ts Nov. 1,pcl.nCo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-18
HOLIDAY GOODS.
TWO WEEKS
To Christmas.

Do you know how near Christmas is ?
Don't put off until the last moment to select
your goods, when everyone is rushing. Goods
are picked over and tie best goois are gone.
Mako it point to como 10 our store como AT
night if You can't come in the day. See our
line, and let us put aside for you whatever
you may select, and then you can call for it
whenever you want it. We have splendid
line. Our new importation of Hungarian
China is tho TALK OF THE TOWN. Have
you seen it? That BANQUET LAMP and
GLOBE for $1.76 cant be beat anywhere
Come to see us Look Mt cur stock aud COM
pare our prices with those dealers who handle
China and Glass FIR the Christmas holidays
only See the windows and the plainly
marked prices and compare with other stores.
gs-sToRE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 10
O'CLOCK. .~yN
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To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine IaoIets;; ISL. -
Druggists refund tho money II 1t isils ~
ourO 25 cents Sold by CHARLES q. hENNoN
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
g H A = M A N s.
424 and 426 King street.

this your breaking
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-18
FERROUS ITEMS.

Miss Eudora Cotton of Longmeadow Mass, is the guest of Miss Alice Carl ion of this city for a few days.
 Mrs. J. II. Goldthwait of Longmead- DIV, Mass, spent last week in this city.
 Mrs. F. s. Taylor of this city is spend Ing a few days with Miss H. H. Vim ing of East Longmeadow, Mass.
 The case of John w. Merwin of Wood mont against eX-Policeman William Merwin, proprietor of the MerWin Beach restaurant at Woodmont, had it's third days hearing Saturday before Judge Gager as a committee in the court building. The hearings take place on Saturday. EX-Police Officer Merwin was on the witness stand Saturday tes- tifying as to his claims of ownership of the plot of land on which his restaurant stands.
 The meeting of Beulah lodge, New England Order of Protection, New Lon don, tonight, will be one of much in terest on account of the fact that at that time there will be a visitation of the grand officers as we'll as delega- tion present from Mantle lodge. Grand Warden Weyant and his wife of New Britain have promised that they will accept the lodges invitation to be pres ent and beside them there will be Grand Secretary Grinnell of this city and others.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-18
RAILROAD MEMS MEETING,
Addressed Yesterday by MT, J. Mack
 ille-Entertainment Friday Even

Addressed Yesterday by MT, J. Mack
 Entertainment Friday Even
 ing.
 A family day" meeting was held at the Railroad Y, M. C, A. assembly room in the old Derby depot yesterday. The meeting was fairly well attended and was addressed by Mr J. MacMille, au- ditor of freight receipts Of the Consoll- dated road, who spoke on the topic, An Important Discovery" MT. Mackrille called attention to the necessity of fol- lowing Christian principles in every day life and said that in no walk of life was there more opportunity for Christ ian work than in railroadinS. MT, Mackrille's remarks, though of an in formal nature, were listened to with marked attention, and were exceedingly interesting
 Next Sunday afternoon meeting for men only will be held at the Rail- road Y. M. c. A. and will be addressed by Frank Pearsall of Scranton.
 The first entertainment of the season will be held at the Railroad Mems building next Friday evening. The programme includes selections by John r. Dillon of New York, the dialect hu- morist, story teller and baritone; Mrs. Noble P. Bishop, soprano soloist; Mas ter Bert c. Pierce, boy soprano, and MT, Frank Pierce, pianist. The entertain ment will be free to all railroad men and their families.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-18
STATION AGENT OPPOSED.

Wallngford, Oct 17.-Edward s. Cook, station agent and express agent at the Yalesville station of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road, has been deposed and his posi- tion is temporarily filled by Frederick P. Loomis of the Meriden freight sta ton force. An officer in the employ ot the railroad company has been at work on the books and it is stated that the mans accounts are short to the eX- tent of several hundred dollars. He was not found to be as his home to-day and his acquaintances say that he left town yesterday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-18
TEACHERS CONVENTION.

Superintendent Kendall of This City
 Elected First Vice President.
 Hartford, Oct. 16.-The concluding session of the state teachers conven- tion was held at the High street school this forenoon, President Ferguson of Middletown presiding. The hall was crowded with teachers, who had re- mained over from Fridays session. There were two assignments on the programme, one on the Moral Train ing in Public Schools" by Sarah L. Ar hold, supervisor of schools in Boston, and the lecture on Suggestions to American Teachers From European
 Experiences, by Principal Fred W, At kinson of the Springfield high school.
 Officers were elected as follows: President-E. H. Forbes, Torrington. Vice presidents-C. N. Kendall of New Haven, J. A. Graves of Hartford, J. B. Stanton of Norwich, E. c. An drews of Willimantic, I. M. Agard of Stafford Springs, F. A. Curtis of Say brook, l.. E. Funnel of Fairfield coun- | ty, E. A. Coy of Lakeville. | Corresponding secretary-S. P. Will l lard.
 Recording secretary-J. F. Williams of Bristol.
 Treasurer-George P. Hurd of New
 Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-18
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs TO-DAY.

An Invitation Charles P. Thompson. A Pen for Your Thoughts--The Register Auction Sale-R. R. Mallory.
 A Divorce Cure--Grand Opera House. Bggar and Haverly-Polis Theater. pr Agnew's Cure-Gessner, Hewitt X Co. For Sale--House-John T. Sloan. Fire Dogs--The J. E. Bassett X Co. Gas Ranges--N H. Gas Light Co. ndkerchiefs-Malley, Nicely X Co. Lost-Pointer Dod-72 Carmel Street. Iost--Fox Terrier-130 Wall Street. Lost-Horse-Robert Douglass.
 Made for Misses--N. H. Shoe Co. Postum Cereal-At Grocers'. 2 Pro Brussels--Brown tS Durham. Reasons Why--E. Mcintyre & Co. Rich Ribbons-Howe & StctsOn. Shoe Dsplay-A. B. Greenwood.
 Suits and Jackets-Chas. Monson Co. Store News--E. F. Hall X Son.
 The Big -Beecher-Leonard Co. The hwayman-Hyperlon Theater. Trade Triumph No. 2-F NJ. Brown & Co, The Best Thing-Dayis X Co.
 Wanted-Situation-1S Pine Stret. Wanted-Position-- Courier. Wanted-Situation-i White Street. Wanted-Stuation-2 Daggett Street. wanted-Situation- Ward Street. wanted-Situation- Orange Street. Wanted-Situation-9 Winchester Avenue Wanted -Situation-979 Grand Avenue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-18
THE URCH ARMY.
Mass Meeting in Trinity Church Next Thursday-Generai Hadley, Colonel Jones and Miss Ray to be Present.

H'ASsSS 4AoShihS ih AEihktS ShuASA @NSAs
 Thursday-GeneraI Hadley, Colonel
 Jones and Miss Ray to be Present.
 The interest in the post of the United States Army continues to grow in this city, as was shown by the large attend ance which was present at Trinity church last night to hear General Had ley, who was present and addressed the large meeting on the aims and objects of the army among the different posts of the country, of which there are now some fifty-tive in number. The gen. eral spoke at some length of the suc- cess that had attended the branch in this city, and the work that had al ready been accomplished by the post, which is as yet only in it's preliminary stages. He told some interesting and
 touching stories of several conversions
 that had been brought about in con- nection With the rescue work of the post.
 General Hadley will be in this city during the coming week and will make a personal study of the work that can
 be accomplished here by the army, af- ter which he will formulate plan which he will present month hence During the present week special ser vices will be held in Trinity Chapel on Temple street, and on Thursday night
 a mass meeting will take place. This
 meeting, through the kindness of Dr. Douglas, will be held in Trinity Church. Among the speakers who will
 be present on the occasion will be Gen. Hadley and Colonel Jones who is in charge of the work in Boston. Colonel
 Jones is an eloquent and impressive speaker and is so thoroughly conver- sant with the work of the army that his address will be well worth going to hear. Miss Ray, who is closely connect ed with rescue work and has an inter- esting way of telling about it, will also be present and speak. The singing will also form a special feature of the pro- ceedings
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-18
STATIONARY ENGINEERS

Elm City lodge of Stationary Engin- eers held an open meeting Saturday night in it's reading room, 49 Insurance building. Engineers were present from Ansonia, Meriden and Bridgeport. Among the speakers who addressed the meeting briefly were Frederick Keppy of Bridgeport, and E. L. Murphy of Meriden. After an evening of entertain ment refreshments were served.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-18
GAME AT BOWLS.

Caledonian Club and Clan Mcleod to
 Meet in Combat.
 The New Haven Caledonian club and Clan McLoed No. 31, Order of Scottish clans, will play their first match at bowls this season in their hall, 400 State street, on Thursday evening, Both teams will be strongly represent ed, and an interesting game will be the outcome The members of both lodges are invited to be present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAYS.
Special Services at Trinity Church Tester
 day and To-day.

Special Services at Trinity Church Yester-
 day and To-day.
 In response to an invitation from the English Church Institute of Sunday Schools to set apart to days, October 17 and IS, to be especially observed as Sunday school rally days, the majority of the Episcopal churches in the United States held special services for the scholars and teachers of the Sunday schools yesterday.
 Trinity church was the only church in this city that had special services. In the morning at o'clock there was a celebration of the holy communion es- pecially for the Sunday school teach CTS. Nearly all the teachers of the school were present and a goodly num- ber of the scholars.
 In the afternoon at 3:30 the entire Sunday school and many friends at tended special service, which was in charge of the Rev. MT. Bispham. He made fitting talk to the children on the benefit derived from attending Sunday schools regular and being faithful in every particular.
 The rector, Rev. Dr. Douglas, gave the children a very interesting talk. He asked the children to imagine that in every part of the world and by peo- pie speaking all the different languages similar services were being conducted. He especially urged all, both old and young, to study and learn the apostles creed, as it was one of the foundations of Christianity.
 This afternoon at o'clock another special service for the teachers will be held.
 This idea of having two days set apart as Sunday school rally days orig inated in England, and the American churches seeing the value of such a movement, decided to cooperate.