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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03
CUSTOMS EXPENSES.

Acting Secretary of the Treasury
Curtis on Monday submitted to Con-
gr.ss estimates Of appropriations for
defroying the expenses of collecting
The revenue from customs for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1898
The estimate for Virginia is itemizt d
as follows:
Port of fAlexandria-Collector, $685.
81; deputy collector and inspec ctor, 81,
200
Cape Charles City, District of Cher
rystone-Collec,or, sS42 40; deputy col
lector, 5000 Deputy collector, inspec-
tor, and boatm u, $3.50.
Norfolk. Distric, of Norfolk and
Portsmouth-Collector, So OPS Oh; dep
utv collector, 81 600; deputy collector,
81 800; deputy collector, $1,000; one
deputy collector at So so per diem end
two al 50 per diem. Inspector at So per
diem when employed; TWO boatmen at
$50 and $40 per month each. Total !,
$l3,9S251.
Newport News-Collector, $1,000;
deputy collector and inspector, $1,000;
four deputy collectors and clerks at 50
per diem each; one deputy at $60O0per
annum; one inspector at 81 per day;
fifteen inspectors at $3 per day; one at
So, when employed; one at 81 per day;
boatman, S335 per month; laborer, 81 80
per day. To a., $34 $3.50.
Petersburg-Collector, 81 ,165 16; dep.
uty collector, 800 per month; three
storekeepers at $50 per month. Total,
3,3S7 60
Rchmond-C Collector, 81 ,11O.19; dep
uty collector and clerk, 81, 400; two
deputy collectors and clerks at $3.50
and 50 per day each; one deputy COL
lecor at 81 per day. Total, $5,6l2. 69
Tappahennock-Collector, $3.50. So;
deputy collector, 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03

Cost OF RURAL FREE DELIVERY
The result of the free mail delivery ex
perments in rural districts are review
ed in special report sent to Congress:
on Monday by Postmaster General
Wilson. 1t gives detailed data of the
operation of the operation of the rura
free delivery experimental service at
forty two postoffices in twenty States,
based upon tha record of two months
December, 1896, and January, 1897 II
shows that as the result of the expert
ment an annual appropriation of from
forty-6ve to fifty million dollars would
be necessary to defray the cost of such
general extension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03

Tie Century Magazine, for March,
1us been received from its publishers in
New York. Its contents are: Two
Portraits of President Elect Mckinley
Portrait of President Cleveland, Our
Fellow Citizen of the White House,
Hugh Wynne, The Nations Library
rne Decorations in the New Cong'es-
sional Library, Campaigning will
Grant, The Man who Worked for Col
lister, Inauguration Scenes and Incl
dents, Nelson at Trafalgar, A Dark
Day, Our Witch, The Stranger, The
Art OF Large Giving, Flower Before
the Leaf" Some Writers of Good Let
iers, Topics of the Time, Open Letters
and In Lighter Vein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03
For Over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mr:
Winsows Soothing Syrup has been used fol
over fifty years ~ millions of mothers fol
their children while teething, with perfec
success, 1t soothes the child, softens the gums
allays al pain, cures wind collie, and is th'
bost omedy for Disrrhes. Is pleasant TO tn'
taste. Sold by Druggists in every part of th'
world, Twenty-Five cents q bottle. Its valu'
is incslculshic Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup and take no othes kind
isn17 90 d&M1yI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03

ii catarrh is blood disease, as some claim,
that physicians frequently sdvise change of
air and climate TO thoss suffering? Cstarrh
is a climatic affection, and nothing but local
remedy or change of climate will cure it
Fly's Cream Balm is so efficient rs to do away
with the necessity of lesving bone and
friends. causing instant relief a d is resl
cure of cstarrh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption.

DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption.
This is the best medicine in the world
for all fYrms of Coughs and Colds and
for Consumption. Every bottle is
guaranteed. IL will cure and not dis.
appoint. 1t has no equal for Whoopiug
Cough, Asthma, hay Fever, Pneu-
mouia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Cold in
the Head and for Consumption, 1t is
safe for all ages, pleasant to take, and
above all, sure cure. 1t is always
we'll to take DR.. Kings New Life pills
in connection DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, as they regulate and tone the
stomace and bowels. We guarantee
perfect satisfaction or return money
Free trial bottles q: E. L. Aliens Drug
Stare. Regular size 80 cents and 81 100
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03


in advance.
ontract advertisers will not be sll, wed to OK.
coed their space unless the excess is paid for
~ transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed 10 advertise
other thar their legitimate butiness in the
space contracted for
Marriage and death noticea must be paid foI
in advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, Of thanks trihutea
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless Of public concern, will
only be printed III this paper as advertise.
ments.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, Or
dcrs fer the paper, news OF any informstion
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postotfice Alexandria, Virgin.
il. as second-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03
febS I'd

A GENERAL MEETING of the Stock
N holders of the LAND AND RIVER M
PROVEMENT COMPANY of New Alexan-
dria, Va, will be held at its principal Office,
No. III south Fairfax street, Alexandria
Va on THURSDAY, the 11tn day Of March,
1897, at . o'clock p. m, at which time an
election will be held for officers and directors
to serve for the ensuing year, and such other
business transacted as may be brought before
the meeting. By order of the Board OF Direc'
tors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03

sibe TO break these shackles
That is mistake. Thousands of suffer
ers from consumption whose cases had been
pronounced incurable, have testified over
thcir own signatures to their complete and
permanent recovery through the use of DR..
Picrce's Golden Medical Discovery. 1t
cures qS per cent. OF all cases Of this dread
disease Ii is the great blood-makeT and
flesh builder. Il is the discovery of Or.
K Y. Pierce, an eminent and sklllful spe-
rialist. who has been for thirty years the
chief consulting physician to the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo,
\. Y In taking q medicine discovered
and recommended by Dr. Pierce sufferer
is not taking risks with some obscure doc
tor The institution of which Dr. Pierce Is
the head. is one of the best in the whole
world and received the endorsement of one
of the most conscientious presidents the
United States ever had. His Golden
Medical Discovery" VIII do all That IS
claimed FOX il.
'.Iu August, 1895, I was taken down with what
nv physician pronounced consumption writes
IRA d. Her.ing, of Needmore. Levy Co. Florida
's NV trouble continued Tor several months. Four
bottles of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cured me-
When there is sickness or an accident IN
the house Or. Pierces Common Sense Ad-
wiser is worth lis weight in gold. For a
paper covered copy. send q one cent
stamps TO cover mailing only. French
cloth binding 10 cents extra. Address Dr.
X v Pierce Buffalo, \. Y.
Eac0irr4 - SJon1a -rIeyNr;sa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03
MallacleoI to

Mdnacled TO
d cath. 7 h c
story has been
told over and
over again. One
seventh of all
those who GO
down each yeai
to premature
graves are the
victims of the
most relentless
enemy of man
kind-consump,
ton. An enor.
nous percent
age OF those that
remain arc in
the clutch OF
this deadly dis,
ease-are mana.
cled to death.
The majority of
physicians say
that il is inpos
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03
BOOTS AND SHOES.
A Golden Opportunity
THE FIRM OF F PAFF & SON, BOOT AND
SHOE DEALERS, 423 KING ST,
TO DISSOLVE.
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Commencing Saturday, February 9th, we
Will make wholesale slaughter of our entire
stock
Mems patent leather shoes that were SO
now 81 so; do. that were $4 now So so
Mems d. S. enamel shoes that were So now
81 So do cordonan that were 50 now 81 ;
do. fine calf that were 50 now 81.
Mems fine calf shoes thSt were 81 now So
do. that were 50 30 now 50 80; do that were
So now - % Mems satin do that were 81
BOW 81 so do. that were 81 30 now 81.
OUR LINE OF MEMS TAN SHOES CUT
WAY DOWN
Boys Patent Gather Shoes that were $4,
now So p do Enamel Leather Shoes that
were So. now 50; do Calf Shoes that were
$3.50, now 81 rs; do. Satin Shoes that were
S1.75 now S1.25.
INFANTS SHOES % CENTS.
Ladies Fine Dong Button and Lace. all
style toes were $3.50 and S4 now $275;
do. that were SO now 50; do that were 81
now 81 80; do. that were 81 so, now 81.
OUR LADIES' SLIPPERS AND OXFORDS
REDUCED 33l:, PER CENT.
Misses Dong Button and Lace Shoes, all
style toes, that were 50 so. now ST. rs; do
that were 50, now S;15O; do that were
Il 80 and 81 70. now $ 10: do that were
81 and 81 25, now S5c Childrens Dong
Putton and Laces, were S1.50 now 81 10;
do. that were 81, now Soc.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE SIZES ARE
BROKEN. COME EARLY
AND LOOK OVER
OUR STOCK,
I'm LIQUIDATION.
TERMS STRICTLY CASH.
f. PAFF & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03

A GENERAL MEETING of tho Stock.
N holders of the WASHINGTON, ALIEN
ANDRIA AND MOUNT VERNON RAIL
WAY COMPANY will be held at its
principal office, No. III south Fairfax street
Va, on THURSDAY, the 1lth
day of March, 1897, at 1890 o'clock p M,
which time an election will be hell for
officers and directors to serve for the ensuing
year, and such other business transacted rs
may be brought before the meeting. BY
order of the Board of Dire
fcbS I'd F. K. HIPPLE Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03

A GENERAL MEETING of the Stock
N holders of the MOUNT VERNON CON
STRUCTION COMPANY will be held at
its principal office. No. III south Fairfax
street, Alexandria, Va, on THURSDAY, the
1ith day of March, 1897, at 1:15 o'clock
.. m at which time an election will be held
for officers and directors to serve for the en-
suing year and such other business trans
acted as may be brought before the meeting
By order of the Board OF Directors
JAMES S. SWARTZ Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03

A MEETING of the stockholders of the
N JEFFERSON HOTEL COMPANY is
hereby called for MARCH 18TH. 1897, at
the company's office, Alexandria. Va
w. w. MARMADUKE,
CALVIN HOLLAND,
w. S. BRONSON,
feh1 . I'd Holders of Majority of Stock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03
v 7. v coils & Son,
DEALERS IN GROCERIES PROvI-
SIONs, FRESH MEATS, EGGS,
RUTTER AND POULTRY.
&A- HELLO 100.
Cor Royal and Wolfe Streets
ORDERS CALLED FOB AND DELIVERED
MEETINGS.

MEETINGS.
VNHE ANNUAL nEErING of the stock
L holders ef the CROSS MANUFACTURE
ING co. will be held at Fleischmann's Hotel,
alexandria, Va. on THURSDAY AFTER
NOON. March 18th, 1897 at p. IN for the
election OF Board OF Directors.
fcblS Wv JOS. p FORK Err. Sec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03

Encourage Some Enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03
AIsxsanaria 6azette,
PUBLIsHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY At
Gazette Building. 80 IL Sf2 Prince 9,
TERMS

all transient advertisements must be paid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-03

PRINCESS STREET. BETWEEN UNION
AND Les.
ian14 ALEXANDRIA. VA.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-02
SUGGESTIONS FOR STUDENTS.

The student should provide himself
with paper ruled with single lines.
Books especially designed for the pur-
pose can be bought at any stationery
store for few cents.
The pupil can use either pencil or
pen for writing his exercises.
A pencil of medium softness is recon-
mended MSst stenographers use No.
2 grade
The pen or pencil should be hold in
the same general position as In writing
long hand.
The student should be very careful not
to attempt to write with rapidity at the
start.
Legibility counts for everything in
short nand.
II the student is careless in the forma-
ton Of his signs, he will fiud IL very
difficult to read them.
lt will be noticed that some OF the signs
presented i'm this lesson are blacker than
others.
Tnis shading should be produced by
pressure, not by going over the line
second time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-02
ANNUAL REUNION.
Held by the Federal Street Grammar
School Alumni Association.

The Federal Street Grammar School Alumni
Association held its fourth annual reunion in
Chauplin hall last evening, and IL was one Of
the most successful in the history of the asso-
citation. Music was provided by the Heise-
Bailey orchestra. The general program was
as follows: Violin solo, Miss Virginia Ander-
son, Miss Sabra Anderson, accompanist tenor
solo, Dreams Of Paradise" James 4. Cam
eron: piano solo, "Faust hantasie," Gounod,
Miss Charlotte Broome; soprano solo, For
All Eternity" Mrs. Carry Doty spooner The
various numbers were enthusiastically re-
ceived and were heartily encored
Principal Mowry made n short address on
matters relating 10 grammar schools After
refreshm ents had been served dancing was
indulged in. I. Almy Shippee acted as floor
director, with ]. f. Cameron, +. II. Payson
and W. II. Eddy as aids.
The Off GERS and committee who had the
affair i'm charge were as follows: President,
ROYAL II. Gladding, 81: vicc-presdent, Harry
Bh xter 49, treasurer, George NJ Baker, Is
secretary Miss Nellie A. Folett ~. assist
ant secretary, John Ward, 20; executive com
mittee, Miss Edith Benson, 93, Clcmentine
Stahl ~ Mrs Ida Lincoln, 'S5, Harold
Baker so, Miss Lillian Swan, 'W, Henry
Manchester 20, and Paul Boyden, 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-02
NEW BEDFORD GOLDEN JUBILEE
A Surprise In Store for Southern Mas
sachusetts in October Next

The city OF New Bedford is planning 10
strengthen the cordial relations now existing
between Rhode Island and the metropolis OF
southern Massachusetts by royal welcome
ON the occasion Of New Bedford 3 semi-centcn-
nial in October. The festival week Will be
opened ON Sunday, October To- by services In
all the churches appropriate 20 the anniver'
sary. On the following day the city's golden
jub lee will begin and will bo continued
through three more days Southern Massa-
chusetts has never seen celebration that APP
preached what is now being planned. Each
day will be crowded with attractive events
on the land and water. An imposing military
parade will beEhe feature Of Tuesday, Oc-
tober II. The program Of the fete days Is as
yet incomplete, but its varied attractions
will be Of such magnitude as 10 draw visitors
from throughout New England. To the peo-
pie of Rhode Island New Bedford In particular
will extend her hospitality. They viii find
nothing left undone 70 contribute to their
comfort and enjoyment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-02
DEATH NOTICES.

AUSTIN-At Taftville, Conn, on lst inst,
Mrs. Catherine Austin, widow of Rey-
nolds Austin.
CoRBIN-In this city, lst Ins'., Stephen
ID. Corbin, aged "A years, months and
"A days.
FANNING-In this city, on the 30th ult.
Thomas Tanning. aged Is years.
HIsCoX-In this city, lst inst. Martin Eis
cox, aged "a years.
Funeral Sunday July 4, at p. M, at
his late residence, l6O Ocean street. Relatives
and friends are invited 10 attend. Burial
at the convenience OF the family.
HALE-In East Providence, 3Oth ult., Ellen
c., widow of Nelson BALE aged IL years.
Funeral will take place SATURDAY., 3d inst,
at o'clock, Mt the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. Maud Blake. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend.
MANCHESTER--In this city, lst inst,
william W. Manchester, aged I2 years.
Funeral Mt his late residence, PIP Carpenter
street, Sunday, 4th inst, at J 80 o'clock.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Burial private.
McQUEENEY-In Ashton 3Oth ult., Cecilia
MtQueeney. aged 3S years.
Funeral from her late residence, Saturday,
Bird inst, at Z 80 a. IN. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend.
sAIISBURY-In this city, the 1st inst, q,
Dolly, widow of George Salisbury, aged
Funeral services Saturday. the Sd inst, at
2p m, from her late residence, o. Elmwood
avenue. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend.
WHITE-In Johnston. lst inst, Emily
daughter of Leroy A. and Alice M
White, aged months and Is days.
Funeral, from her parents residence, sat,
urday, 3D. inst, at y. IN. Relatives and
friends are invited TO attend.
Worcester papers please copy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-02

The Mayors latest message gives the
expenditures Of the highway department
for the last fiscal year. as, In round fig
ures, s49s 900.
OF this large sum only between five and
six per cent was expended on asphalt
which included the paving of the follow
ing streets: Washington, Snow, Union,
Eddy, Fulton, Custom House. also Dun
wells gangway and Post Office court.
OF the above sum about S20S, 600 was
expended on repairs and cleaning, and, If
we deduct the sum of $50, OOO which is
said to cover the item of cleaning, we have
the enormous expenditure of an average
OF nearly $500 per mile for every mile Of
our streets.
But il is we'll known that many miles
of our streets receive very little travel and
require no repairs for years and that the
repairs arc confined TO tho granite blocks
and about the same extent of macadam
streets which means many thousands OF
dollars per mile for repairs
All this is the result of trying to main
tain macadam on our much used streets
and granite blocks on a sand base both of
which require constant attention and
large expenditures of money, regardless of
which they do not make satisfactory
pavement
The Mayor objects to asphalt for very
good renson--for the Mayor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-02
Two Good Ones on the Parson.
Newport Fnterprise.

An amusing circumsanc occurred in con
nection with one of our local churches short
time since. 1t was at the close of a church
service, ..at which the newly arrived pastor
appeared for the first time. An invitation to
come:forward and get an introduction to the
new minister had been quite generally re-
sponded TO, but there was one lady in the
congregation who remaned seated at some
distance from the altar, who was a sisnt
though apparently not an unnterested spec
tator Of the proceedings. one OF the brethren
who was acting as sort Of master OF cere-
monies, approaching her, said, taking her cor
dially by the hand MADAM, We are really
glad 20 meet you here: this church is always
glad to welcome strangers. Come, won't you
go mp aud be introduced 10 our new minis
ter?' IL thank you," was the reply, II must
beg TO te excused; was introduced to my
husband some years ago" lt would seem TO
have been strange oversight that the lady
should not have stood beside her husband
sharing the introductions.
The same clergyman had a somewhat singu'
lar experience in one Of his pastoral calls at
about the same time At the place where he
called was piazza, overlooked by bay
window at which a lady was sitting. He
rang the bell and waited and there being no
response, and the lady still sitting there in
full view, he rang again, with like results
He ventured TO speak and ask the lady IL she
could not open the door. "Yes, l can open
it," she replied, "but who are you, and what
Is your business?" II am the pastor Of the
------ church, and am come TO make call. ="
OF course the door was opened, with apologies
and explanations. He being personally un-
known 20 her. she took him for peddler Of
some sort, and as such did not care to admit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-02

! The News extends To tho Rev. Willard
| g. Selleck its cordial congratulations for
the remarkable compliment paid hlm as
tho choice Of IS, 100 votes 20 whom shall
be made tho gift OF the Century Die
tionary and Cyclopcdia Offered as testi-
monial to popularity as expressed in the
interesting contest whicn this newspaper
opened TO the decision of tho friends OF
tho pastors Of Providence and vicinity.
We believe wo may also hespeak "a SINH
larly cordial expression on behalf of all
the pastors who for the time being have
been placed in competition one with the
other, and on behalf of the public at
large.
The News may claim as share for
itself something of the qualification that
must be not only Mr. Solleck's but also
goodly number of the other pastors who
have been favored with votes for the testi
monial. in that this newspaper has had
its enterprise so cordially seconded and
approved of by its friends, the clergy
who allowed the use OF their names, and
by its many readers who have taken so
amazingly active an interest in the
diversion of voting.
We feel that tho contest now closed
with such excellent result and, we believe
with satisfaction to all who have parti-
cipatcd has been a source Of both interest
aud pleasure 20 our friends and readers.
We trust that the testimonial Will prove
as acceptable as its giving is cordial
But we take it that Mr.. Selleck Will find
a cause for qualification far beyond any
thing to be had from the possession of
the beautiful set OF books, or that Is
even possible to The News as the giver
in the evidence, afforded by the vote, of
an enviable friendliness and esteem, a
devotion and zeal in his behalf that
would doubtless DO MS prompt TO rally
upon his standard In whatever undertake
ing of which no may we'll De proud.
And IL occurs TO us that others of the
pastors have similarly received very
strong and gratifying evidence to the
same effect though but to one may The
News testimonial be awarded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-02

four months old. Do you recall any
administration within your own recol.
lection, or that of your father or grand
father. which accomplished us much in
redemption Of party pledges IN It's first
four monthsf II not. just mention this
fact to your neighbor. and ask him 10
stop grumbling because the work prom
ised for four ysars' administration has
not been all completed in four months
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-02

Some time ago much was made OF the
announcement that the great state of
Pennsylvania was about TO build a
state House TO replace the capitol do.
stroyed by fire with building to cost the
modest sum of $500 600 and tho proposition
was cited as a fine example to other states
which are or have been disposed Co bo less
economical, the Rhode Island State House
commission coming In for goodly share
OF suffering by comparison. 10 now
appears that under tho Pennsylvania con-
stitution no state debt can be created for
anything but military purpose the defense
of country and Of home, and the reason a
half million state House was proposed is
simply because no more expensive build
ing could DO paid for out OF the regular
state revenues ponnsylvsnin, as a matter
of fact, doesn't want so economical a state
House aud her people are already chatting
because the constitution prohibits the
Issuing Of bonds In this unlookod for
emergency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-02
CTR \" AND /" THR."

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both sides Of the stroke. and as the "R"
compounds are much moro frequent than
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