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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25

PERsoNAL.-Miss Sallie Daingerfiel(
is visiting friends in Baltimore.
Miss Nina IChinn, daughter of Mrs
| Virginia S. CHM, and James w. G
Walker, son of Rear Admiral Walker
were united in marriage yesterda,
afternoon at Rock Creek Church neal
Washington, by Rev. Reese L. Alsop, O
st. AIMS Church, Brooklyn, who per
formed the ceremony for the brides par
ents at the same church. Rev. James
A. Buck, rector of Rock Creek parish
! assisted.
Miss Ella Molden, of Bridgeport,
Conn.,, is the guest of Miss Ida Moore,
on south Fairfax street.
Miss Edna Kelley, who has been Wis
ting friends in Lynchburg, has return.
ed to her home in this city, accompa-
MED by her friend, Miss Alma Wren,
of Lynchburg.
Miss Pearl Walter, of Slate Mills,
Rsppahannock county, is visiting rela-
tives in this CITY.
Mrs. Annie E Wood, of Brandy Sta
ton, Culpeper county, who has been
visiting Mrs. J. T. Beckham, returned
home to-day.
Grand Regent John ]. Jameson, of
this city, and other grand officers of the
Royal Arcanum will visit Virginia
Council in Richmond tonight at Lee
Camp Hall.
Mrs. Warner Moore, of Richmond,
entertained small party of friends at
luncheon yesterday in honor of the
Misses Moore, of Norfolk, and Miss
Smoot, of Alexandria.
Mrs. Bedford Brown has returned
from pleasant visit to Sea Breeze,
Florida.
Mr.. Norman Williamson, of this city,
and Miss Florence Noteworthy were
married at Smithfeld, Va, yesterday
evening. They will arrive here to-
morrow.
Judge and Mrs. D. M. Chichester, of
Fairfax, passed through here yester-
day on their way to Stafford on visit
to their son. The Judge has been quite
sick recently, but he is steadily i'm
proving.
Miss Ramsay very pleasantly enter
tanned the members of the whist club
of which she is member at her home
last night.
Miss Sophie Carter, of Loudoun
county, is visiting the family of Mr.. T.
T. Carter.
Mr.. GilbeitJ Cox is quite sick at his home
on Prince street.
MIS-. A. W. Armstrong this evening very
handsomely entertained the Ladies' Eucnrc
Club at her sesidenco on Prince street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
BLACK GOODS DEPT. SPRING 1892.

B. Priestly & Co.'S desirable
Black Goods for the coming
season. Estral cloth, granite
cloth, Etamine cloth, brocaded
grenadine, granite Nuns veil
ing, brocaded satteen cloths,
brilliantines; henriettas, silk
finish, serges in fine wears,
serges in wide wears, pure silk
warp henriettas, three grades /;
and peandesan silks for mourn
ings. The above come in plain
goods and with figures, and are
right for the spring of 81. We
will have an early spring
opening in consequence. This
great reduction sale will not
last long. Embrace the rare
opportunity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25

BA1r1MoRE, Fob. 25.-Flour dull. Wheat
unsettled and lower; spot IS bid; May S0iba
SOa., Southern wheat by sample S9a90; do
on grade S31aaSSla. Corn steady spot
2G1sa26lA; Feb 26a26ls; Mar 26a264i ;
April 2Gisa26a. May 27laa37a.; steamer
mixed 25lsa25ll, southern white corn p y
AIS; do yellow 26s26ia Oats steady No
white 23a24; No mixed do 21a22.
Rye easier: No , nearby 40l2a4O&. No 2
Western 41a41t. Hay steady.
BALTIMORE. Feb. 25-virginis Ss, new,
=; do century 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25

TIE A. L. I.-Acting Captain Albert
Bryan. of the A. L. l., has ordered an
election toite held by members of that
company on Monday night next to fill
all vaca 1cies now existing in the com.
nanV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25

Alonzo Sims, who was charged with
entering the residence of Mr.. Walter
Moore, in Fairfax county, and stealing
therefrom pistol, was tried yesterday
morning by Justice Cats and dismiss
ed upon the promise that he would
leave the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
TOMORROW, FRIDAY,
DAY

Each week one day-Frday III depart
ment IS compelled to mark down and sell all
its remnants-odds and ends, short lengths,
broken assortments, any thing solcd or shop
worn, which may have accumulated during
ths week. and to maik them down 10 such
prices as will make the quickest possible
clcaiance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
TABLE LINENS And TOWELS.

piece Table Linen, was 40c, now 25c
piece Table Linen, was soc, now 35c.
We can give you one 2l1 yards long Table
Cloth and dozen Napkins to match, all
linen, for 81 65.
SO dozen Huck Towels, were 12lbc, now
10c
25 dozen Huck Towels, were Zoe, now Sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER fRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section threatening weather and probably
rain or snow this afternoon or to. night, clear
ing during Friday aud colder by Friday
evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
Alexandria Market. February %.

The receipts of grain continue light and
there are no changes to note in the prices Of
grain. Country produce is also quiet and I'M
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
To Cure n Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tables. All
Druggists refund tho money if it fails to
cure 25 cents Sold by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
FAlTHFULNESS GUARANTEED.
BONDS OF SURETY.
FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY
OF MARYLAND.

The bonds OF this company are accepted by
Judges of State Courts, and of the Circuit and
District Courts CT the United States, and in
all courts in Virginia.
1t relieves business men and persons possess.
ing property from the necessity of saying
mo" to friends and relatives who may ask
them to qualify on bonds of various kinds,
W; ich, if they did, would create n contin-
gent liability, impair their financial credit,
and involve possible loss.
1t enables heirs and next of kin to become
trustees, executors and administrators of
the estates of their deceased relatives, and
to keep tho management thereof in the
hands o; those most interested in d. speedy,
cheap and proper settlement
1t relieves those required 10 give bonds from
mourning obligations by asking friends to
become surety for them, and which they
would feel bound to reciprocate when the
opportunity offered.
1t removes all liability or excuse for undue
influence being exercised over Bank Off.
GERS Railroad Employees Contractors and
Public Officials. by those becoming surety
| for such officials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
DRY GOODS.
Isaac Bichberyg & Son.

Having made satisfactory
arrangements with our land
lord we have decided to re-
main where we are, and as
spring approaches, prices on
goods, which take up the room
spring stuffs will need, drop
lower and lower, and money
savers are reaping the benefit.
Every department is doubIy
interesting, these bargain-giv-
ing days to hosts Of Our Gus
toners. Prices are pleasing
ly low.
1000 yard Calico, light, 3a.c.
2'ooo yards Long Cloth. was 121bc, row
1000 yards Percales, was 12lbc, now Sc.
500 yards Cashmere Silk, was 12lbc, now
1Oc.
300 yards Tailor Made suiting, was zoe,
now 12c.
200 yards English Flannels, was 1879,
now &c.
300 yards Remnants French selica. price
generally zoe, now &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
BUTTER.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS for pure
w Butter, and have Just received three
large lots $50 poundsl of choice Loudoun
and Culpeper county Butter, in prints and
rolls. Butter is going to be higher. Now is
your chance to lay in a supply of good butter,
which will keep. at Is and Doc nor mound.
E. NJ. ANDERSON,
feb2o ST Duke and st. Asaph streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25

A FULL supply of Choice Layer and
"A Loose Raisins, Cition, Cleaned Currsnts.
Seeded and Seedless Raisins just received by
]. C, MILBURN.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
1T LOOKED LIKE TOM.
And the Cats Close Resemblance
Cost Toms slayer $50.

And the Cats Close Resemblance
Cost TOMS slayer $50.
New York Telegram.
The swinging doors OF the most Trom,-
ncnt Herald Square resort were pushed
open. and. with unsteady gnit. my friend.
the Prominent Politician, came In.
He hung In the wind Tor brief iphtc OF
time, ns though debating some question
in his mind Then he straiEhtensd w. lat.
ted his brelst, the problem evidently
solved, and. muttering. "Mglt IS w,il go
home started for the elevated STATEN.
Spying me, he stopped and bc9konol me
to him. and, leaning over. whispered con-
tidentialy
Say. do you know what's the rostter
with me? I'm the biggest fool In Kew
York. Lenme tell you how it is. MY Vfe's
had a cat and hated him an knew.
Say, he stood better around my louRc
than did myself. He used to lump In
bed in the morning and rub himself against
my head and sit all over my fac'. But
did not dare 10 kick for fear OF the OLD
lady; for, Hly, she's a terror when she's
started,
But | knew my time would come. when
| could get good and even.
"Ono night my Wife Went ont - dinner
ana when ! came home there was nobody
IN the house ccpt me and that cat.
My day had comet
81 didn't do thing but give him about
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

shop; then a woman in wooden shoes with
al basket on her arm sailed forth and trot-
| ted along among the umbrellas making
tour Of the stands aud then F!eur could
only hear the fragment OF song floating IL
tho night air The snow moderated all
sounds SO that they fell softly on the ear.
81 can see old Elizabeth sweeping tho
snow from her door," sad Fleur. she
has put a pail OF ashes near heg 30 as to
throw them upon the walk when she las
swept Ht | can also see Onazel, the pastry
man, who is walking up and down MS
hands in his pockets, smoking his pipe,
He is looking at the candy men that yau
made this morning. But, papa, cant see
Saint Nicholas, and l am ready 10 go back
to bed"
Jams out Fluer- De-Ble back in her bed,
"There 90 10 sleep. Flour. Papa will get
everything ready to receive Saint Mich
olas.''
Then all was quiet in the chamber, ami
no sound was heard save The chiid's les ,,.le
breathing and the click Of knitting neediea
in the hands Of the grandmother.
Ill
suddenly the vicar opened the door of the
shop. where Jams aud his wife were count
ing the receipts of the days sales and
said:
Good evening, Jams; good evening Ma
dame. have come 10 see if Ileur-De- b'e
hes put her little wooden shoes by the fire
place
"Ab u Is The vicar" said Jams, takns
his pipe from his mouth and leal'ns 'he
visitor into The nttle room at lie back Of
the shop. .h..,h,-
above was opened, aud ne sfena"'o'"e'
cried:
"n An SAD Hans. "Fleur-De Bile wants
to sneak to me again abou- SAINT Neh-
Then. asking IN vicar to follow him, y ne
went unstairs As soon as the gran
| SAN them she sal "a On
"Flepr-de Bic wants TO get up anu 50
down into the square; 80, s4art,,
Fleur, her eyes Wide open Gnu
was Mt the window. -
"Ah. nv Fleurl" exclaimed Jams as ne
niosed no the little girl and put her IN
The vicar. glancing at Jams, saw that ne
was as PALE as the white pelelyth.s a. 80
,hat his hand tremblCd. F!eur closeu ~
o,,ss and vent TO sleep; but her hlle
( hSnds TRANSPARENT as the clouaed SOD
n me lamp through which the iignt snons'
continued TO gesuculate in an aimiess man
ner above the counterpane -
Courage, JAMS said the vicar, piac-
! ing his hand on his shoulcar,,, lf1s' -
I our savior He. too, SUFFERED ma
nut inns. lis eyes fixed on the child
saw nothing else and heard no hing !,
Then Fleur began to move her lips as u
4 she were speaking 20 some one on IL
( Other lde OF the night, ana az iast SIC
( pronauneed these words; -,
Il an Fleur- de- Bile, daughter OF JAMS
the baker. who lives on - sIua ~ ,u-.
INJURED: .., an the
"Gcod morning always playing-an' 'ne
{ beautiful dolls" -. .,s q,
| Her voice seemed like liz soii note 9
a rioiin and While hse spoke'a iahl so
played about her mouth Inen sue ino's'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
THE JAYvILLE GUESTS.
some Queer Things That Happen In
81. Louis Hotels.

81. Louis Hotels.
ST. Louis Republic.
The clerks at several OF the hotels are
telling amusing stories about some OF the
guests who have come in from rural DIS
tricts 10 the fall festivities and fair. An
aged couple came into the Moser on Tues
day night and wanted a room When In
formed that there was none The woman
tursed TO the man and snapped out.
ut serves us right We Will have to
walk the streets tonight
when asked for an explanation the man
said they had arrived that morning and paid
for room at some house in advance for the
week. He said they forgot 10 take tho
number and street and had looked for
three hours FOR the house and thcu gwen II
up They had not the siighte8t IDEA where
the place "ar
nan from Arkans0 told the mousse
keeper at The Moser tnat he was going ont
! and might not be back TO supper. but she
need not wait for HIM.
Another man came into the ST. James
yesterday afternoon. and seing an sdver'
iisement on the blotter Of the register
headed: "A friend In need is friend In
deed" asked for the address.
That's the man I've been boxing for -
he said. Il was robbed last night, and |
| man al the Roller apologlzed to the
night clerk for keeping him UP until II
I O'Clock He said he hadn't noticed how
! late IL was
| A well man at the st. Nicholas
! told the clerk that there was no oil In mis-
! lamp. $ II wouldn't light. A bell boy went
( UP and turned on the lncandescent, and
1 told the guest that he had forgotten 20
I turn up the wick. He acknowledged that
/ he had.
! man ais4sa=9man were registering al
! the Moeer on Wednesday evening. when a
| hankmsn came In and asked them for MS
! money for hauling them up from the Union
! station.
! why. you alD't going TO charge Us, are
| you?" asked the man.
Sure" cried the hickman.
Didn't you ask VI u we wanted to rider
| demanded the man.
The hackman said he had.
We'll, then" exclaimed the man. "wna'
do you want us to pay for?"
The clerk explained matters and the
visitor to the CITY paid the bilh He re-
marked that that was the first time he hac
ever known Of any one bslrg invited TO ride
and then asked to pay for II.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

II pound OF prussic ecid When he was
good and dead took him IN .he var sLd
buried him TWO feet deep.
when my wife came home COZ ldnt
keep still. and, like fool, up ana toto lcr
Tom WAS gone. Well! There VIA no sleep
for me that night, and kicked myself tor
talking so much. rhe next day the cd
woman cut up 50 rough got scared, md.
thirting to divert any possible suspi' On
FRI myself. put an Advertisement n tho
paper Offering $50 reward for Toms re-
turn.
This made n big hit with the old ;cLv.
Next day about 100 cats were brcIghI TO
the house. AZ would 'et tna men in and
tell my wife 10 go take look N the eats.
| nearly laughed my fool self to death.
thinking what clnch / had about that
reward"
Here my friend lapsed into melar cltiy
thought / stirred him up by asking him
how 1t ended.
How did it end? Suffering Moses. man.
Ny wife identified one Of those damn cats
ms her Toni
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

her arms slowly as if she were making a
sanitation to some one. After sleeping about
half an hour, Fleur- de- Bile awoke ana
asked
Has not Saint Nicholas come yet?"
mo, Feur," said Jams. Saint Nichols
will not come until midnight
All 1t is so long" said the little girl.
but he has TO come a great distance and
his ass is tired. Papa, have an easy chair
ready for Saint Nicholas"
II win nor forget" said Jams. Saint
Nicholas shall have the beautiful arm
chair IN the corner, in which your Aunt
Catherine used to sit when she came TO
see us last year"
About II o'clock Jams descended and be-
gan 10 make preparations for the coming
of Saint Nicholas. He had bought a large
doll which had eyes that moved, yellow
hair and a ionted body. He had also
bought cradle lined with blue satin. Foo
these he had paid 10 francs,
He placed the doll in the cradle aud put
in a band box the silk mamie, the satin
dress and the red plush hat which COM
posed the dolls costume. AS he handled
these pretty things JAMS spirits rose n
little and he laughed at the thought OF
Fleurs JOY.
He took off his shoes and twice crept
quietly up the stairs the first time to
carry the dishes of bonS1ns. the second
time TO carry he doll, the cradle and the
box containing the dolls clothes. An OF
these he deposited in a little room back Of
the chamber in watch Fleur-de- Bic lay
FIeur was stlll sleeping.
II wish 10 see her Joy when she awakes
and secs her presents; ] am waiting for
that" said the vicar TO the Grandmother
But thar was no the reason why the vicar
| remained,
He took his breyiary from his pocket
and. murmuring almost -inaudbly. he be-
4 Lsr ha ftrbf nf ta la Ia rDn
But from time 10 time the vicar looked
toward Fleur-de- Bile, and tlEn, putting his
fingers between the pages OF the book TO
| mark his place, he said under his breath.
( Lord, have mercy on these poor peo-
pie"
When midnight came Fleur- de Bic was
awakened by the noise In he house and,
opening her eyes, she asked II the ass of
+ Saint Nicholas was not coming down the
/ chimney. Jams. who knew that the noise
was made by the young men in the bakery.
replied. as he raised his eyebrows, pow
dered win -Four. that he certainly heard
a nolse which sounded like that made by
an nsss hooJs. Then he added
I Il will see in c moment"
He put his ear to the door his head
thrown forward. pretending 70 listen.
Then. treading softly, With an air Of mys-
,ery he LETT the room. Presently there
Was great elatter without. II was made
By Jans. who exclaimed
"rieurl Fleur. he has come
Then Jams re-sntered the room. bearing
IN his arms the easy chair IN which Aunt
Catherine red TO sit. and In the chaii
y.fre the cradle. the doll the band-boX
ths dishes Of b0nbons aud the big sam
Nicholas made Of cake and candy
Thanks Saint Nicholas, for fieur. saif
jars as he came in.
when the child saw the beautiful dol
ard the cradle hsr lips parted In a smile
mower OPENS 10 the sun Presently
rletr's head fell. her face became as pail
as the pillow, the sweet. faint smile still
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

little boy, which is published in the f1ris
papers, is full of pathos. IL runs thrs.
Dear Little Pierre; Papa soa Is you
plenty of kisses. and to little Jeanne olse.
Papa often thinks OF you both, You VIII
- h little Jeanne to make pretty towers
with wooden bricks, very hign, ike those
| used to make for you and viii n lulnbl'
over SO delightfully."-, Be very good G va
plenty of nice caresscs to yonr mother when
she is sad. Be very nice. too, with Grand-
father and grandmother, have come soou
'arks' with your aunts. lin the C'EAal
the word is inches which ncans AI'n'tHa
little practical Jokes.) When papa comes
back from his Journey you viii come and
meet him at the station with little j"PpDe,
with mamma, with everybody. once more.
many kisses for you and little Jcanre.
your Papa"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
lIngerlng about her mouth. ana she Won't

lingering about her mouth, and she went
to sleep.
Silence reigned throughout the house,
| and nothing could be heard save the low,
dismal bowling of dog, which sounded
like prolonged wall -.
IL believe that some misfor. une - COM
ing upon ovr house. exclaimed the grand
mother to the vicar,
place your trust in God" replied the
vicar. raising his eyes heayenward
Again silence reigned at the bedside OF
| Fleur- de- Bic. Withoui, the snow was beat
ing against the window Ike white dove
that was seeking entrance. JAMS teeth
were chattering, and he was repeating
continually he name Of his darling Fleur.
While these things were happening In
the house OF Jams. the baker bright
light shone cheerfuly from one OF the
rooms In tire house OF the butcher, Canu.
i large table was filled with dolls. wooden
! hor es, trumpets. drums and other toys.
Suddenly the butcher who had put on his
nightcap, said to his wife, as he looked
across the square AT the house Of The pa
ker:
"zenobia. fear there ia trouble in JAMS
house. ! can see shadows moving to and
iro across the white curtain. II Eieur had
the health OF our Marie | should think
nothing of ~ but she Is as lrail as a leaf
blown by the wind
And In all the houses In the town and
in the country round about the little chill
dren OF the rich and OF the poor were
sleeping a that hour. dreaming Of the bon
buns and The play hngs which they would
find Oh awakening.
Grandmother Jams had let her knitting
fall in her lap and was aeleep I'm a chair
near The fireplace. her spectacles resting
on her nose But neither Jams nor his wife
slept They kneli hy the bedside Of their
child, the wifes hand claqled In that Of
her husband; but they dared not look at
each other for fear Of showing their tcare
The vicar, who stood near them. said 70
himself:
"Fleurs breathing is like the dying
sound OF a church bell heard nfar In the
country-borne thither by the summer
wind"
| when the grandmother awoke she was
| surprised 20 see The vicar s,ill there but
I when he saw JAMS and HE wife on their
! knees before Feur-de Bile she put her
, handkerchief 20 her eyes aAd began 10
| weep. Presently Fleur de- Bic awoke and
! she mnrmured in a voice scarcely audible;
! Good morning, SAINT Nicholas" and
! then che added-"m morning papa, mamma.
grandmother"
/ Then r1eur went TO sleep and she slurl-
bered until daybreak Just as The dawn
arrived her soul took flight.
Without. the cocks began 10 crow The
/ children Of Wavre, waking earlier than
I was their wont. ran TO the fireplace TO see
/ NnHl SAINT 4NlCEpl@A sHhu ifih lbI AHfn'
! But in the chamber where Flour- de- Bile
\ lay the lamp was burning low aud unut-
J terRble sadness reigned.
! Suddenly here was loud cry. II came
from Jams, who saw that his darling was
| dead and who threw himself. sobblng. into
l the arms Of the vicar Tho later said
"Fleur has gene TO join the angels Ia
| Paradise"
Since that time Jams has never made
figures OF Saint Nicholas in cake and
candy.
Drcyfus' Letters 20 His children.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
A Gru.e n.ncIcncx.

investor Cwho has just bought 5000 acres
OF the land 40 an investmenD--You know
this soil pretty well. my man; what do you
think of IL?
Farmer (who has cultivated part Of the
5000 ncra5)-~I II tell you, stranger. The
folks horeaboGts have so little faith In This
sile that they puts fertilizer IN the graves
SO the bodies viii come up on resurrection
day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
Dreyfus' Letters 10 His chf,dren.

Il ndcn Daily News.
II one can only suppose Captain i,resfus
TO have been innocent OF The odion4 Of
Tense imputed to him. letter II his u tis