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

A Nor EAsTER.-The cloudy wealth
er of yesterday evening eliminated in
rain early in the night which con-
tinued throughout to-day. The wind
was from the northeast, and it came in
dangerous flaws. Umbrellas were al
most useless, and those compelled to
be out had the rain in their faces most
ofthe time. The rainfall has been the
heaviest for a year. 1T 3 o'clock
this evening the rain turned
into sleet. The ice in the river
has been considerably weakened by the
rain and wind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

THE RIvER.-The milder weather
and the hard rain of last night and to.
day are having telling effect upon the
ice in the river and unless the weather
turns cold it is believed that the ice
will entirely disappear in a few days.
The Norfolk steamer arrived ahead of
time this morning though she laid at
Old Poiut last night for two hours on ac-
count of 8 heavy fog; the U. S. tug Til.
ton passed down the river this morning
from Washington for Indian Head with
barge in tow, and the transfer tug
and barge have made their trips to
Shepherds. These have pretty we'll
opened the channel off this city and to-
day for the first time in week ice has
been floating in the channel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

One YEAR IN THE PENITENTIARY.-
Harry Simpson, who was tried in the
Corporation Court to-day on the charge
of robbing q Washingtonian named
Ponder of between 5000 and $500 one
night last fall, was found guilty and
The jury fixed the term of imprisor-
Ment at one year in the penitentiary.
JOS. Ewald, who was with Simpson at
the time, Was the principal witness. A
motion for new trial was overluled.
Exceptions were then taken and stay
ofjudgment for so days ordered in or.
der to allow time for an appeal to the
Court of Appeals. The jury was out
two hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

NoSUCH MEETINa.-T officers and
many of the members of the late Bryan,
Sewall and Rixey Club of this city are
indignant at the statement made in
a Washington paper to-day that they
had held meeting to take steps 10
prevent the confirmation of the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Henry q. Davis, 10
the position of United States at
torney for the District Of Columbia,
to which position he was yesterday APP
pointed by the President. No such
meeting was held and though the eff.
GERS and members of the club would
like to see the appointment. rejected
they say they have nothing to do with
the affairs OF the District of Columbia
and have no idea of meddling with
those affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

REPUBLICAN MEETING.-A meeting
of the Central White Republican Club
was held in their rooms in Sarepta Hall
last night, about % members being
present. In the absence of the pres.
dent, Mr.. Park Agnew, Mr.. Joseph
Crupper was called upon to preside.
The committee previously appointed to
prepare ticket to be put in the field
at the spring election reported progress.
Mr.. Thomas Burroughs introduced q
resolution endorsing Mr.. Park Agnew
for the position of Collector of Internal
Revenue for the Western District. Mr.
Thomas Bayne was the only member
who dissented from unanimous APP
pro7al. His opposition was the occa.
sion of members challenging him for his
reason of disapproval when Mr.. Bayne
retorted by saying that he permitted no
one to challenge his right to think for
himself. Routine business being finish
cd the meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

The Century Magazine for February has been
received from its publishers in New York.
Its contents arc: Lincoln SIS Lawyer, Grant
as Major General, Campaigning with Grant,
Places in New York. The Body to the Soul,
Monotypes, The Surprised Ayowal, The Battle
of Copenhagen, Instruments, An Inland
Venice, Art, In the Desert with tho Bcdouin,
The Death. Dream Of Armonis, Hugh Wynne,
Tho Author OF Rory O'Moorc,' Miss Selina's
Settlement, Alccstis, A Tropc Climb, A Man
and Some Others, Surpassed, A Rose of Yes.
terday. Billy and Hans, "Why the Confcd-
erscy Failed" Topics of the lime, Open Let
tiers. and in Lighter Vein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

GROUND HOG PREDIcTIoN.-T day
is Ground Hog Day" This morning
this little animal was supposed to
awake from his winter coma and to
come forth and predict the weather for
the next six weeks. If he saw his
shadow he was to re-enter his winter
abode and sleep there for another six
weeks. If he failed to see his shadow
then the winter is said to be broken,
and he remains outside. AS neither
the ground hog or any other kind CT
hog saw his shadow to. day, on account
of the steady downpour of rain, it is
hoped that the winter has "broke' and
that fine weather may soon set in"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

ST. MARY's ACADEsiY.-Last week
was busy one at st. Mary's Academy.
The closing days of the session were
devoted 10 the semi-annual examina-
tions, which were presided over by
Fathers Bowler and Mccarthy. Ali,
from the tiny minims to the dignifed
misses in the senior department. &C
quilted themselves creditsbly, and
richly deserved the praise which was
given them by the reverend examin-
ers. During the coming session, which
began yesterday, the classes in music,
typewriting, shorthand, elocution and
physical culture will be continued.
Already the pupils in these branches
are giving evidence of application and
thorough training and it is believed
that the close of the new session will
find them quite proficient in these arts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02
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COR. KING AND ROYAL SITS.
Free Pills.

Send your address to II. f. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago, and get free sample
box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. a
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure Of
Constipation and Sick Headache. For
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly invigorate
the system. Regular size PC. per box.
Sold by E. J.. Allen, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

REFUSED TO PAY THE FINE.-A. ID
Travers, who keeps saloon on norlh
Henry street. was arrested yesterday
charged with keeping his saloon open
on Sundays and with selling splrituoqIs
Iionors on a malt liquor license. He
nlead guilty to the charges, but per.
emDtorilv refused to pay any fine. The
amount was fixed at SOL, and ne was
sent to Jail for sixty days. Warrants
we're issued this afternoon for the ar
rest of VIM. Brawner and Richard Bur
nett who are also charged with selling
snirituous liquors without license.
They will be tried tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

Tur FISHING SEAsoN.-The Alexan'
dria correspondent of the Baltimore
SIN saws: The preliminary prepare
t Ho for the fishing season OF 1897 has
been been delayed by the freezing OF the
river, yet even this obstacle mas mas n no
prevented some Alexandrlans from 60
inc on with their enterprise at the iisn-
nr;es MIR. Frank Price, of this city,
has eighteen men at Plum Gut. and AL
dermen Thos. Ballenger has sent down
a number of hands to The Gums. AS
aoon as it is possible operations Will De De
nnshed. Later in the year others WIFI
engage in the business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

McCmres Maga-mc for February has been
received from its publishers in New York.
It's contents are: The Earliest Life Portrait
of Washington, Life Portraits Of Great Ameli.
cans. The Makers of the Union, An Unpnb.
,isbed Letter by Lincoln, Tho Song Of the
Rsppahanncck, Kansas Stories, The Making
Of tho Bible, Captains Courageous Engi-
naer Connor's Son, Robin Adair, A New
Rhythmic Version of the Psalms, The Bell
pror and Grant in tho Mexican War.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

The Southern Planter, a monthly mag
azine, devoted solely to agricultural
questions treated from the standpoint
of the practical Southern farmer, has
reached its 5Sth year. 1t is the only
agricultural magazine published in Vir.
ginia, and we'll merits the support Of
every farmer in the State, and such Of
them as may follow its advice will
soon realize that the balance of the
trade is on their side.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Feb. calculations and
short sales weakened the stock market at the
opening of business to-day. Tho important
sale of Northern Pacific securities just an
nounced appeared to be the signal for a
heavy selling movement in the stocks and
tho common fell la to Isl. and the preferred
15s per cont. to 374l. The losses in the
usually active issues were only lla1 Is per
cent. Speculation at IL o'clock was quiet
and about steady in tone.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 2.-Flour dull and un.
changed Wheat finn; spot 81 bid; May
S3Aa83la; Southern wheat by sample 81
ass; do on grade S2AiaS3A, Com frmer
spot and Fob 257sa26; Mar 26lba263s
April 274aa271a; May 291Aa2SlA; steamer
mixed PAPA Is; southern white corn 26a
271h; do yellow 26a27 Oats quiet; No 2
white 24a241a No 2 mixed do 21a22. Rye
weak No ? nearby All No Western Al y
a42A. Hay quiet and steady.
CHICAGO, Feb. 2-whoat-May 74a.la
74Ts July 719ss719s; Sept 7o& Corn
May 244.a24as: July 25ass3 Sept 2G%s.
oats1May ISIS; July 1S@l. :, P 6a
81 90. Ribs-May So 92lh; July 81 90.
bles
NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Flour quiet. Wheat
No 2 red advanced lba!sc on better cables
steady and moderately active. Rye quiet.
Corn-No quiet and firm. Oats-No . dull
and steady. Pork quiet. Lard quiet aud
easy.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Feb. l.
swine.-The arrivals this uo:;eek were IL 2o4
head. The receipts are some $500 head less
thsn tiey were last week. Prices arc still
unchanged from the figures ruling then and
the market is reported aa being frmcr Quo
tatlons for go4d light fer western hogs SIS 90
"a per 100 lbs and others So. 75a5 80 per
100 lbs for lights, and $350a3 20 per 100
lbs for heavies Roughs S2.50a3 por 100 lbs
gross
Sheep and Lambs.-Sheep are in active de.
mand at 212s3 PC per h. and few extra at
at 3at.c per ID gross, with but little change
from the latter part of last week. Lambs are
very slow and prices range at 3lba5c per h.
being l,c easier than last wednesday.
Calvcs.-Therc is fair trade in veals al
4aGc per ID gross, values being unchanged
from last week.
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Feb. l.
Becves-msrket quiet and about steady all
around; native steers S41Oa4 92lb. stays
and oxen 50. 75a3. 80, bulls 50. 5Oa3. -. dry
COWS S1.60a3.30 per 1OO lbs. Calves
market active firm for veals and barnyard ;
Westerns little weak veals S5aS % per 1Cu
lbs; barnyard calves $3a3 so per 100 lbs
inferior Westerns 81 S5a3 12la per 100 lbs
Sheep and Lambs-sheep active; good grades
firm; lambs quiet and steady, closing dull
sheep $3a430 per 100 lbs; lambs 81. ga
$50 per 100 lbs. Hoga-mariet steady 81
So 60a4 per 100 los.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
REVIEW OF
BARGAINS


Hosiery.
December jrd, 1896, VIC offered 100 dozen
Ladies' Black Hose from the late firm of
Hilton. Hughes * Co., New York. We can
safely say that this is the best bargain ever
offered by us in twenty years. We have
only / 4 dozen left and they 90 at tie nomi-
nal price 25c, worth 45c. Following sizes in
stock dozen, size s; = dozen, size Slb
3 dozen, size Q. Don't be slow in picking up
this extraordinary bargain.
handkerchief.
Many choice qualities left over from the
holiday tlado. About 6 dozen Ladies' Extra
Fine Hcmstitched Handkerchiefs reduced to
1Sc Former price 25c.
Warm Gloves.
We have placed all tho odds in Ladies
Cashmere Gloves in one lot at 15c. Former
price Poe and Doc. About dozen.
Winter Weather.
The ground covered with snow and the
cold bracing air make us think OF tho neccs-
sity of clothing ourselves in Warm Wooden
Underwear. From present indications we
must expect the hardest part of winter in
February and March, Now for VAIN har.
gains.
Mems Underwear.
Lot /. Mems All Wool Undershirts, size
10. Price S1.25. Now Toe.
Lot ? 4 Mems Extra Heavy Wool Draw
ers, sizes 10, A Price 50 %. Now 81
Lot 3. S Mems French Fitting Fancy Un-
Lot 4. ID Mems Wool Undershirts, sizes
OBS, 6-40 and dip. Price $1.25. Now
75c.
Lot s. G Mems Wool Drawers, sizes OBS,
40. Price S125 Now Toe
Lot 6. I Mems Undershirts, sizes 3.3S,
40. Price S5c. Now 50o.
Ladies Underwear.
Lot /. 3 Ladies' All Wool W. ersbirts
size 3S. Price 81 %. Ms c '''''' -
Lot ?. 5 ladies' ..rpbed Undershirts, size
d fI'''" v..25. Now 75c.
Lot 8 + Ladies' Wool Drawers, sizes 3.32,
4-34. Price rs Now soc
Lot 4. D Ladies Undershirts, size Sd.
Price S5c Now soc.
Lot 5. S Ladies' Drawers sizes 4 and 5
Price SOC Now 371bc
Lot g. 4 Ladies' Undershirts size 81
Price S125. Now 75c.
Lot I. Ia Ladies' Undershirts, size 3
Price 15c. Nov 10c
Children's Underwear.
Lot /. Childrcns Uniershirts. ali wool
sizes % and 26. Price 90 Now 35c.
Lot =. 5 Childrens Undcrshirts, all wool,
sire 80. Price S1.15. Now 75c
Lot 3. g Children's UnderShirts, all wool,
size Z. Price 75c. Now 80.
Lot L. % Children's Drawers. sizes AIS,
APO, S.24. 4-2S , 81. Price 25c. Now j sc
Lot 5. 20 Chldren's Undershir,s, sizes
SIG, 500, 4-26. Price 25c. Now 15c.
Corsets.
What are the features imbedded in these
rapid selling Corsets? Shades of comfort
essence Of durability, and concentrated union
of beauty and low price The balance of our
dwindling remaining stock of Corsets con-
tinues to create intense excitement at soc
worth 81 25. All $3.50 and SIS Corsets
have been sold from this lot. How many
fsmilies in ibis city nave bought , and pairs
OF these exhiiaIa.ing Corse.s?
HS~LET Us all KEEP WARN AMI
DEE-V ETNC, cor n -s,-c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02
POLICE CoURr.-The following case

were disposed of last night;
Alonzo Travers, charged with selling
spirituous liquors on a malt liquor
license and with keeping mis- saloon
open on Sundays, was fined SOL.
Joseph Payne, a colored boy, charged
with throwing snow balls at two col
ored girls, was dismissed with repri-
msnd. =,
David Nelson, colored, charged with
being drunk and disorderly was. arrest
ed this morning and locked up.
Nioht Report.-Last night was rainy
and cold. One prisoner and seventeen
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

REINIcKER LEcTURE.-The third of
this sessions series of Reinicker lectures
was delivered at the Theological Semi
nary to-day by Rev. DR.. Elliott, of AS
cension Church, Washington. The
lecture was most interesting and in
one, and despite the inclem-
ent weather quite large congregation
assembled at Whittle Hall to hear it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02
DRY GOODS.
Stock Taking Sale.
Every Remnant and all Broken Lines
of Goods to be Closed Out at q
Sacrifice.

We are now taking our annual inventory of
stock and as usual we prefer to have as little
merchandise and as much cash as we can get.
Our merchandise is at your disposal for
small sum as compared with real values. The
exchange will benefit you. We will give you
more than you ever received for the same
amount Of money. Glance over the items
below. If you are interested it will pay you.
If there is nothing advertised come and see
what other similar grand bargains we have to
offer you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

-:O.-
1212c Sea Island Percals, yard wide, at Gaze
Remnants Selisias Percalines, worth 10c to
15c, at 5a.c.
Lining Cambrics and Lenos, worth Soto &c.,
at 27sc.
Pure Linen Canvas Lining, worth 121bc to
25c, at 73,c.
Rustic Lining, one yard wido, black only,
at 7aic
cdd lot Tinsal Draperies at SC a yard
Androscoggin Cotton (wholc pieces at 57sc
yard.
Fruit of the Loom Cotton (whole pieces at
Csc yard.
Lonsdale Cambria whole pieces) at SIC.
so pieces Apron Ginghams at 27sc.
Odd lot Black Saline Remnants at 2atc
Plain White French Nainsooks worth 25c
at 121bc.
Plain White French Orgsndy, worth 25c
| at 121bc
Extra Heavy Corded White Pique's, worth
25c to 371Sc at 12l5c.
Fine Satin Finish Check Nainsooks, worth
121&c at 6aic.
Remnants Outing Flannel, sold for Sc, 1Oc
and 12iac at Age.
Remnants Dress Ginghams, sold for Sc to
10c, at sac.
Yard.wido Bleach Cotton Remnants at sc
Remnants of Fine Figured Satincs that sold
for 12i4c at 7aic.
French Percal Remnants, light shades, also
navy and reds worth 15c at S1pc
White Domet Flannel, heavy quality, worth
Sc at 43ic.
Canton Flannel Remnants with a long nap,
at $3.50.
Spring Styles of Bates seersuckers, worth
12lac at Sc.
Extra Fine Quality India Linen Remnants
worth 121hc at Sc.
Unbeachcd Cotton at 27sc.
Heavy Yard.wide Unbltached Cotton SO.
Fine Stripe White Dimity and Lawn at &c.
Heavy 1914 Bleached Shooting 15c.
Bleached Toilet Crashes 3lbc.
Heavy Unbleached 1914 Shceting 2hsc
Imitation Hair Cloth Lining SC.
Merrmac Shifting Prints 37sc
Gents All Wool Scarlet Undershirts $50.
Gents Swiss Condo Underwear, ribbed and
plain worth S;1.25 Mt 75c.
Gc2ts Double Breasted Gray Wool Shirts
at 39c
Gents Heavy Ribbed Undershirts 25c.
Gents Heavy Cheviot Overshirts 25c.
Boys Heavy Cheviot Shirt Waists 25c.
Fifty dozen Extra Long Wasted Corsets,
full boned, big bargain, for SOC.
Mems Fast Black and Tan Seamless Socks
at &c.
ynis-Swecping reductions in Black Goods,
Colored Dress Goods Wool Blankets, Table
Linens, etc.
gzis"Our new importation of Embroidories
will be shown at this sae.
81 295gu,hzzs,;;,,. @S%s,,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

The annual report of the Attorney
General of the State, Major Il. Taylor
Scott, has been received. 1t shows,
like all the previous ones made by the
Major, that the duties of his office have
been discharged not only competently,
but efficiently. The proper discharge
of official duties is by no means as COM
mon now as it used to be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.-OWing to n
cloudy sky, the annular eclipse of the
sun could not be observed here yes
terday evening. Though the clouds
parted little, yet the atmosphere was
so filled with haze that the suns out
lines could scarcely be distinguished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

CORPORATION CouRT.-JMdge J. KIM
No:.ton presiding.-B. We'll ct al. W.
I Fl. Crilly; injunction perpetussted 10
y, ~, the collection offs sum of money
u, Com or vs.. Harry Simpson, indicted for
robb:ng John Ponder, an eN-polce.aa;a W
If Washington. of 5000; jury ana verdict
If guilty and punishment fixed at one
Iear in the penitentiary. An appear
was noted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

The Washington Post almanac and E"eycto'
pedic for 1897, has been received. 1t is
really s. encyclopedia OF historic facts for the
office, farm and household" and for those
who need the knowledge of such facts, and
need it Immediately, there ara few better
books of reference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

The Philadelphia Record almanac for
1897 has been received. Like the Re
cord itself, it is valuable, and as cor
rect epitome of the events of last year
and of useful and timely information it
cannot be eXcelled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

The Free Lance, of Fredericksburg, ono OF
tho best and ncwsiest papers of the State, has
entered upon its thirteenth year, and emphs
sisss that fact by appearing with new head.
The eyidout prosperity of til, pl?es is graft :
fying to all its many leaders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

Complaint is made that the electric
lamps on the outskirts of the city are
not kept in good condition. The i'm
preston prevails that too much money
is spent for the poor service given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02
A1exs'tdria 6azettf.
TUESDAY EVENING, FEB. 2, 1897.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABHITIEs.-F this
section rain followed by clearing weather by
Wednesday morning; winds shifting to west
crly slightly colder tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

PERsoNAL.-Miss Courtenay Norton
is visiting at the residence of Major
Green Peyton at the University of Vir.
ginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02
Muslin Underwear.

Striped Flannelotte Petticoats, French
back, tape at waist 25c.
Striped Fanuolottc Pettcoats, wide tor.
chon lace edge, SOC.
Striped Flannelcttc PctticOats, ruillc of en-
broidcry. tape AT waist, 75c.
Melton Cloth Petticoats, deep ru1le with
bias fold, tape at waist, 75c.
Gray Melton Cloth Petticoats; deep en-.
broidcrcd rullc with bias fold, S1.25.
Tahcta Silk Petticoats in black and colors;
umbrella shape; faced; bound with velvet
$3.50.
Fancy Striped Silk Pctticoats; umbrella
shape; deep corded nouncc; bound with vel.
vet, $5.75.
Changcable Tadeta Silk Pettcoats; lined,
corded lcuncc; bound with velvet. Value.
$1,000. Now $3.50.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02
DRY GOODS.
VALENTINES AND FAVORS-FIRST
FLOOR.
Housekeeping Linens.

While we keep a very ex-
tensive variety of the substan-
tial everyday sort of house
hold linens the Linen Depart
ment is equipped in all its
branches to meet the demand
for the finest grades of goods.
Very fine and exquisitcly beautiful I'M
ported Pillow Slams. They are made of the
purcst linens and trimmed with hand GRO.
chctcd lace in shell and other pleasing designs
$500, $50 and S11OO the pair.
Also Irish Linen Pillow Cases, hand
embroidered and hand-hemstitched in vari-
GUS beautiful designs.
45x3G inchcs-$3.75 the Pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02
THE IMPERIAL DARNING MACHINE

% Cents,
Mends anything. Goes in any
part of a stocking. The darn
is woven right into the cloth,
leaving no Jumps, thickness,
or botches in the garment, be-
ing entirely uniform, with both
sides exactly alike.
Notion Department, first floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-02

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Flour quiet. Wheat
No red advanced lba:sc on better cables /;
steady and moderately active. Rye quiet
Corn-No 2 quiet and firm. Oats-No > dull
and steady. Pork quiet. Lard quiet aud
easy.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-02
"Mrs. Linooln's zouuves."

Julia Taft Bayne in St. Nicholas de,
scribes the pranks of Willie and Tad Lin
coin in the White House, The presi-
dents sons were playmates Of her brother
Budd, Mrs Bayne writes About this
time they formed a military company
called Mrs Lincoln's Zouaves" She
gave them flag, and they were reviewed
by the president from the portico The
secretary Of war promised to furnish light
(condemned) rifles, but l do not remember
whether they were ever armed or not, for
the company dwindled until It was like
Artemus Ward Sail officers, Willie
was colonel, Budd major and Hally cap
lain, while Tad refused every rank but
that Of drum major. The officers had old
fashioned swords, given them either by the
secretary Of war or by General Mcclellan.
They spent a great deal of time on the
flat copper roof Of the Whltc House, Ii
was surrounded by a stone b2lustrade, and
here they built cabin, The roof was by
turns " fort and quarter deck, " They
used to raise and lower the flag with due
ceremony and look for strange sal"
through a spyglass.
l remember once, when Budd's sister
asceudcd to the stronghold with stern
demand for the scissors, she was received
pt the side" with naval etiquette They
showed me a Confederate Gag at Munson's s
iill, l think, and Tad said some boats on
the river were "piratCs, "