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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-09
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of the letters re-
naming in the Alexandria, Va, postoffice
January 8:
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter office.
Barton, Mrs Ellen h Taylor, Miss Elizabeth
Carter John NJ Toms Miss Helen
Finley, Miss NJ f Thomas, T
Fine, Miss Maggie Violet, Mrs Annie
Loufoir Rosie L Washington, Mrs A
Peerman, Miss Martha White, Miss Mary
Smith, George B
&C. CARLIN. P. n,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-09

AS Mr.. HANNA saved two million of
his corruption fund, the fact that the
populists in the North Carolina legisla-
ture have agreed to unite with their re-
publican colleagues and vote for the re-
publican candidate for the U. S. Senate
from that State, is matter of no special
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-09

in fear of becoming penniless and helpless
Henry Stone, IS years of age, formerly a
member Of the st. Louis Merchants Exchange,
ended his life yesterday By taking dose of
poison. Stone was at one time worth $780,
OOO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-09
GEO. w. FISHER,
WORTH HULFISH,
JOSEPH KAUFMAN.

City Of alexandria, 10 wit:
On this 9th day Of January, 1897, before
me, the subscriber, a notary public for the
city of Alexandria, in the State of Virginia,
personally appeared Justus schneider, tho
Sectreary of the German Cooperative Build,
ing Association, No. 5, of Alexandria. Va.
and mado oath that the a.ove statement, 10
which his name is signed, is true, TO the best
Of his knowledge and belief.
Given under my hand the day and year
fl rst aforesaid.
JOHN D. NORMOYLE,
Notary Public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-09

We, the undersigned examining committee
Of the German Cooperative Building .ssocia.
ton. No. 5, of Alexandria, Va, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is true and cor
rect statement of the financial condition of
the said association, on the 31st day of De.
cember 1896.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-09
LIABILITIES :

Number Of shares in operation, 1,4S0.
Number of loans, 40.
Dividend this year, per share, $1,25.
Total, $1.75.
Value of each share paid up to date, $25. 10.
Respectfully submitted,
JUSTCS SCHNEIDER. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-09
Yellow eyes,
RITIIDING ASSOCIATIONS.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE
Il GERMAN COOPERATIVE BUILD.
ING ASSOCIATION, NO. 8, OF ALEAAN-
npIA Va FOR THE SEVENTH FISCAL
YELR ENDING DECEMBER 3tST. 1896:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-09

At a Missouri democratic legislative
caucus, held yesterday evening, Senator
Vest was almost unanimously renomi-
mated for Senator,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02
Posi- School Opens
Enlisted Men To Receive Common
School Instructions.
Lieut.. jenkins Supervising Officer
With MeSserS, P. Hook And f.
A. Shipley As INSTRUCTORS.

A school for enlisted men, was be-
gun in the post yesterday. 1t is held
every day in the week except Saturday
and Sunday in the church hall over the
post exchange. 1t is for the purpose of
instructing the enlisted men of the gar
rison in the various branches conn
prised in the common school course.
Anyone that makes application will be
admitted and instructed free. These
schools are conducted at the various
posts throughout the country by au-
thority of the War department and for
the purpose of enlightening the men
and bringing their education up to a
higher standard. u.
. Lieut.. John NJ. Jenkins, first lieuten-
ant and adjutant, Fifth cavalry, is SUI
perVising officer of the school, and Mr..
p Hook, Fifth cavalry, clerk at post
headquarters is in charge of the school
with Private Shipley, of G company
Eighteenth infantry, as instructor. Mr..
Hook, has been in charge of the school
for the past three years and is COM
petent instructor in all branches of
common school work. The school has
forty-twO pupils at present.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02

All the extra duty men, department
headquarters clerks and retired SOL
diers were paid yesterday.
Sergeant Carey, of company Z,
Eighteenth infantry, was yesterday re-
neved as overseer of prisoners and Ser
geant r. Jennings, of company A, de-
tailed in his stead.
Col. Carpenter yesterday relieved
Private Charley Graham, of f company
from extra duty in the bakehOuse
and detailed Private August Dahl
strom. of troop K, in his stead.
The band returned last night from
the Dallas fair at 10 o'clock, under
command of Chief Musician Frederick
Gross. The boys are feeling rather
worn and tired today after their long
ride.
Second Lieut.. Powell Clayton, Jr.,
of troop NJ Skeleton troop, Fifth
cavalry, arrived at the post from Fort
Leavenworth, Kas., yesterday and re-
ported for duty, after a four months
leave of absence.
Corporal Daniel Carey, of troop X,
was yesterday relieved from special
duty as assistent to Lieut.. Wade, the
instructor in gymnastics and Corporal
Oliver B. Eskridge, of company E, de-
tailed as his successor.
Sergeant Evans, of company F, and
corporal Wuest of company E, the lat
ter the obliging and courteous recruit
ing clerk in the adjutant's office, have
been excused from attending non-com-
missioned officers school.
AS the football team at the post is
composed entirely of infantry men, or
dough boys" as they are styled by
the mounted organizations, a team
from the cavalry is being organized by
Lieutenant Wade. He will manage and
coach it.
Additional Second Lieutenant E. d.
A. Pierce Troop E, Fifth cavalry, ar
rived at the post Sunday and reported
for duty. He is a West Point grad
uate of this year and should have re-
ported October l, but was granted a
months sick leave.
First Lieutenant L. w. Cornish, OF
troop F, was officer of the day yester-
day with Second Lieutenant Fiske, Of
company G, as officer of the guard.
First Lieutenant Everett L. Hatch
is officer of the day today. He is of
company Il.
! COLCarpenter yesterday issued an or
der relieving First Lieutenant F. NJ. NJ.
Beall from the command Of company
G. Eighteenth infantry and directing
that he turn same over to Second Lieu
tenant Fiske together with all property
and funds for which he is responsible
Irvine I. McMannus, late of troop d
Fifth cavalry, accompanied by Recruit
Geo. H. Zautner, arrived at the post
yesterday from Milwaukee. where they
both enlisted, under Capt. Paddock, for
the Fifth cavalry. the former for his
old troop and the latter for troop F.
Sergeant Wright and Private Mich
ael Carey. Of troop l, Fifth cavalry
who brought prisoner here from Fort
Clark last Friday left on their return
for their station yesterday. They
brought Private Augustus w. Smith
who has been sentenced to a years
confinement for desertiOn.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02
BOWLING.

age At The Expense of The
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02
THOMAS w. KEENE.

This we'll known and popular TRACE
dian will appear at the Grand opera
house the last three nights of this week
with a matinee Saturday afternoon,
presenting the following strong roper
toire: Thursday, Louis XII Friday,
Julius Caesar; Saturday, Richelieu and
Saturday evening, Richard III. Mr..
Keene comes supported by a powerful
company of legitimate artists headed
by Charles b. Hanford, who is well
known throughout this country as the
leading support of such stars as Edwin
Booth, Lawrence Barrett, Madam Mod
jeska, Julia Marlowe and others of
equal prominence. Seats now on sale.
No advance in prices.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02

From the Lone Star state comes the
following letter, written by Mr.. w. F..
Gass, editor of the Mt. Vernon, (TeX.,)
Herald: Il have used Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera, and DiarrhOea Remedy in
my family for the past year, and find
it the best remedy for collie and diarr-
hOea that have ever tried. Its effects
are instantaneous and satisfactory, and
l cheerfully recommend it, especially
for cramp, collie and diarrhoea. In
deed, we shall try and keep a bottle
of it on our medicine shelf as long as
we keep house" For sale by all drug
gists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02
GARRISON GOSSIP.

All the extra duty men, department
headquarters clerks and retired sol
diers were paid yesterday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02
Ie|eg|0l|S B|ie|ed

Whites drive negroes out of Port
Pierce, Florida.
interviewing the Mcneil train rob-
berS seems to be the Texas fashion
The thieves arrive in Austin.
Revisal of the judgment passed on
the Competitors crew is going on al
Madrid.
Spain purchases seven new cruisers,
that are being built for other govern
ments.
British break up a filibustering rem
devious in the Bahamas, on Audros is
land.
Cuban junta in New York protest
against the autonomy scheme.
General Blanco makes the assign
ments to commands throughout Cuba
Gen Parad is second in command.
Blanco appoints a prominent Auton-
omist as regional governor OF havana
Chicasaw Legislature ratifies the
Dawes treaty.
Deputies sheriff kill a preacher in
Arkansas who refuses to give up a
team on which there was an attach-
ment.
Total internal revenue for last fiscal
year was a trifle below that of pre-
vious one.
Union Pacific road was sold yester-
day for S5S,000,O0
Strike that threatens the cotton in
dustry of Great Britain is TO commence
December /.
Plot is on foot to prevent the as
sembling of the Venezuelan Congress.
Russia forces COrea to dismiss its
British financial adviser.
Four deaths from influenza are re-
ported in Berlin.
Texas cotton experts, Smith Il
Coughlan figure on almost three mil
lion bales for the state.
Postoffice department requests Max
emson of Williamson county to make
recommendations.
The sealing convention agree to sus-
pend Pelagic sealing for time.
Officials of the tribal government of
the Creeks will be held responsible for
those bogus warrants.
Expenses of government for October
We're So, AL ,1SS in excess of receipts.
MINIS in October coined over $2,3Ol,-
900 in silver and $3S45, 900 gold.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02
HaYseeeds.

Both games last night between the
Alamo and Hayseed bowlers, which
took place on the alley at Sommers'
garden, were interesting. The work of
the teams throughout was good.
In the first game the AlamOs started
off with big lead and held it until
the fifth inning. when the Hayseeds
closed in on them with "A Opins, while
the best the Alamos could make was 80.
The last inning opened with the Hay
seeds ahead by three pins. 1t was any
bOdy's game, and when the inning
closed the score was in the Alamos'
balance by ten pins. Any ordinary
score would hawke been beaten by the
Hayseeds, who made 66,but the Alamos
score of IS remained untouchable.
The second game was lost by the
Hayseeds in the third inning After
starting out splendidly Capt. Gloeck-
ner's men encountered Old Hard Luck
and everything went against them.
The Alamos kept up their steady work
and won out by 46 pins.
Following are the scores:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02
TO SPORTSMEN,

The Light would be pleased to re-
ceive the personnel of any hunting
parties that go out from one Sunday to
another and also an unexaggerated ac-
count of the game they bagged, any
accident to dog, any good joke, (new)
happening to party or parties. This
for publication in Sundays Light.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02
YELLOW JACK PREVENTATIVE.

Guard against yellow jack by keep
ing the sytem thoroughly clean and
free from germ breeding matter. Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic will cleanse the
system and kill all cotagious disease
germs. 9-27-1m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02
CHILEAN BANKER DEAD.

New York, Nov "A dispatch to
the Herald from Valparaiso says:
Augustin Edwards, a millionaire
banker and philanthropist of Chile, is
dead, of a pulmonary disease.
He'Was a former senator and had al
so held the office of minister of state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02

Don't run any risks about health.
avoid coughs, colds, fevers, pneumonia,
and all other similar ailments by keep
ing your blood rich and pure with
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-02

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable
and do not purge, pain or grippe. All
druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

This handsome esta blishment is truly
the Gem" of Ell Paso and IS one of
the most popular resorts of its kind in
the city. The place was opened in
1882 by Mr.. J. ]. Taylor and from its
inception has been foremost among sim
liar establishments. The premises
occupied at POI FL Paso street are
23x1OO feet in area and comprise two
floors. On the first floor is the bar
which is the most elegant in the south
west. The bar is furnished in antique
carved mahogany inlaid with hand
some plate g ass mirrors. The place is
brilliantly lighted, and at night with
all lights burning. presents an appear
ance which reminds the beholder of a
swell New York cafe more than any
thing else, Nothing but the very best
is sold over the bar and the Gem" has
acquired a reputation a place where
the finest wines, liquors. beers and
cigars can always be secured. The
Gem" is conducted on plan to suit
the requirements of the critical and
fastidious patronage it enjoys. On the
second floor are several handsomely
furnished club rooms where friends
may congregate and discuss social or
business propositions over the finest
liquor or cigars to be had in Ell PasO.
Mr.. j. J. Taylor, the proprietor of this
popular house, thoroug hly understands
his business, and is leading represen-
tative of his special line of enterprise
in Ell Paso.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
TIE GRAND CENTRAL.

This is one of the most popular hotels
in Ell Paso, with commercial travellers
and others. Mrs. a. M. Dougher, the
proprietress, came to this city with her
husband, MIR. Jonn Dougher, in 1881
from Brookheld, Mo, where they con-
Quoted hotel for number of years.
GA their arrival here they established
the old Central hotel, and in 1884 when
the new Grand Central was built they
furnished aud conducted 1t successfully
in counecLlon with the old Central, uu-
til 1856 when they retired from the
hotel business. Mr.. Dougher then en-
tered into mining and continued at same
until his death in 1888. In 1892 Mrs.
Dougher opened the present Grand
Central which she furnished and re-
novaued throughout. The hotel has 81
rooms arranged single and en- suite.
Every modern facility is at hand in
Guiding hot and cold water baths, gas
and electric lights, and large sample
rooms for commercial travellers. The
rooms are elegantly furnished and no
comfort is lacking. Every attention is
paid to guests and the utmost courtesy
is required of employees. The hotel is
conducted on the European plan. Mrs,
Dougher is fully conversant with the
requirements of the public and she
makes an admirable hostess.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY

Prominent in educational circles in
| this state is the St. JOseph's Academy
of this city. The building occupied is
situated at $40 North FL Paso street.
The academy is modern in all parti-
culars, all the home comforts possible
being afforded pupils. It is conducted
under the auspices of the Sisters of Lo-
retto, but difference of religious is not
regarded in the admission of pupils who
are willing to conform to the general
regulations. The academy is a board
ing and dav school for young ladies aud
children. The course embraces every
useful branch of education classic and
artistic. Special attention is paid to
music, photography and typewrittiDg.
The board and per session of five
months is 800: music on piano, harp or
violin $50; guitar or banjo, SIS; vocal
music $40: drawing and paint ting $40.
This is in every sense a home school
and the pupils are under the personal
care and attention of the sisters. The
climate of Ell Paso is known far and
wide for its health giving, and health
restoring properties, and the academy
located here offers healthy school life
to any who require such conditions. St.
} oseph's Academy is too we'll known in
educational circles to require any COM
ments here. 1t is constantly adding to
its list of pupils and is having a rapid
growth. Those desiring to learn about
the school in detail should apply to
sister superior, 319 FL Paso street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
THE SENATE"

One of the most popular, handsomely
appointed and strictly first class sa-
looms is that conducted by Mr.. F. Wal
ter at 222 Ell Paso street. Away back
in 1880 when FL Paso was in her wild
and woolly'' days this business was
established by Messrs. j. NJ. and G. A.
Speck, and some time ago the present
proprietor took charge. The premises
occupied are spacious, being 25x10O feet
in area, and have entrances from two
thoroughfares. The bar is handsomely
constructed of natural wood, inlaid
With plate glass mirrors, while the rest
of the inishings are of the same wood
The private wine and club rooms are
very finely equipped and in short it is
one of the finest and best places in Ell
Paso. The very finest brands of wines,
liquors aud cigars are handled and the
service is of the highest order. Mr..
Walter is without doubt one of the
most widely and popularity known gen.
5lemen in his line of business. Ha is
| Dublic-spirited, liberal and thorough
ly upright business man and deserves
the popularity he enjoys
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
THE JUAREZ CURIO CO

One Of the finest houses in the curio
line in Ciudad Juarez is the above
named at eS Commercial street, under
the management of Mr. E. D. Shrop-
shire. Although only establish. three
years ago, the customers of this con-
Germ are scattered all over the United
States and Mexico. The store is hand
somely fitted up with show cases for the
display of the large: variety of goods
carried: They are wholesale ana re-
tail dealers in all kinds of Mexican and
Indian goods, opals, drawn work, fl
igree jewelry, souvenir spoons, pottery,
zarapes, hats, antiquities, etc. Also
full line of smokers articles, silk hand
kerchiefs, shawls, European novelties,
etc. A speciality is made of Mexican
cigars. One of prominent features of
this store is the display of old oil paint
lngs by Mexican and Spanish artists.
The store of this company is filled to
its utmost capacity, but still but a small
amount of their goods are to be seen
there, as they Carry the largest stock in
their line in the republic. Correspond
ence is solicited and mail orders are
filled promptly and delivered in Ell Pa
so, Texas, duties paid.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
LINDELL HOTEL.

Among the largest and most strictly
first-class hotels in Ell Paso is the "Lin.
dell" at the corner of Overland and
Oregon streets, Mr.. T. G. Lyons. pro-
prietor. This house was opened to the
public in 1892; later the building was
enlarged and the hotel renovated
throughout after Mr.. Lyons took
charge of it in 1892. The hotel proper
occupies the second floor of two story
brick structure 125x1O0 feet in area
with broad entrances leading up from
both thOroughfares. It is centrally
located in the business heart of the
city, convenient to theatre, business
houses and churches of all denomina-
tions. The corridors are spacious and
we'll lighted, while the sixty-seyen
guest rooms, single and en- suite. are
lofty, large, airy and comfortably fur
nlshed. The house contains baths. hot
ard cold water, and in fact every mod
ern convenience and only the most
help is employed. Rooms
are rented by the day, week or month
and the rates are very reasonable, con-
the excellence of the house.
Mr.. Lyons is genial gentleman and is
highly esteemed in the city having re-
sided here for the past fourteen years.
strangers coming to the city would do
we'll to call at the Lindell and after
hey have once stopped there they will
A. waVS return
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
..PARLOR SALOON

The trade in liquors has undergone a
great change in the United States dur
ing the past few years. The American
taste has become more fastidious and
demands the best that can be procured
in this line. There are dealers who
take pride in never selling anything
but the purest brands over their count
ers. Among such dealers Mr.. A. A.
Howard, the proprietor of the Par
lOr," stands in the front rank. The
ParIor is at the corner of Ell Paso and
San Antonio streets, and the bar is
handsomely fitted up and ligheted by
electricity, with handsome plate glass
mirrors, while the wood work is ma
hogany and the walls are handsomely
decorated with pictures. Mr.. Howard
is one OF the best known and most re-
spected citizens of Ell Paso, having
lived here for many years. Mr.. How
ard is also interested in other indus
tries of the city. and is president and
treasurer of the Ell Paso Cigar Manu-
featuring Co.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
CORRALITOS COMPANY.

This enterprise is by far the most
stupendous that lIl PasO has any inter-
est in and its magnitude is much great
en- than it has generally been given
credit for. The general office of the
company is in the Sheldon block, Mr..
Britton Davis. general manager, hav-
ing charge. The company was incor-
pOrated some seventeen years ago. Mr..
Scion Humphreys. Il capitalist of New
York City is the president. The field
of operations is located near Corralitos.
state of Chihuahua. Mexico. the COM
pany possessing large tract of over
million acres of land there. They
operate mines, ranches. etc. producing
large quantities of gold and silver,
cattle and sheep. The mines are eX-
ceedingly rich producers, and some 800
men are employed in the mines apd
smelters. The growth of the business
necesSitated its reorganization in 1889.
when two companies were formed. one
to operate the mines. called the Can
delaria Mining company. and new
Corralitos company for the cattle land
and sheep interests. The company has
been somewhat hampered for lack of
laborers aud transportation facilities,
but are now engaged in the cOnstruc-
ton of Il railway, which when complet-
ed will enhance the value OF their prop
erty fully one hundred per cent. The
silver and gold deposits, Is splendid
grazing and agricultural ground and
being within one hnndrei miles of FL
Paso will when railroad connections
have been made. be most valuable, The
company has control of the most de-
sirablc land in that part of Mexico and
is making big efforts towards rapid
development of the same. 1t has more
than 100000 acres of cultiv4b bic lands.
equal to any in California or the west.
The climate is of the bet. famous in
fact for its salubrity. The Mormon
colonies established above and below it
are rapidly introducing manufactures.
canning establishments for fruits and
vegetables. saw-mills for lumber and
wagon timbers. tanncI'ies for the hides
of slaughtered cattle. etc, etc. The
Corralitos valley is the garden spot of
northern Mexico nothing like it can
be found in the southwestern United
States Fine lands, abundance of water.
Il magnificent climate, Il ready mark
at fabulous prices for all the products
of its -oil. it is marvel that such Il
country has 50 long remained unde-
veloped.
Near the eastern edge OF the Corrali
tos property are located the mines
These produce gold, silver, copper and
lead in great quantities. The company
is now working nearly twenty mines on
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