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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

The railroad companies have given
another evidence OF their appreciation
OF the value of prohibition as a means
OK preserving order.
AS result OF the strikes OF the coal
miners. trouble is apprehended at Mt
Pleasant and Coal Run. To facilitate
the preservation Of order the railroad
companies have issued orders that no
intoxicating liquors viii be received
for shipment to these towns.
OF course, in this matter, the rail-
roads have assumed an authority that
does not belong to them The rail-
roads are not the parties to determine
whether liquor shall be sold at any
point or not. The railroads are com
mon carriers and are bound by law TO
carry any mechandise offered to them
The matter OF decid ~ where and when
liquor shall be sold belongs to the pub
lie authorities and not to the railroad
companies. But the railroad compa-
mics have been SO long accustomed TO
governing the country that 1t probably
never occurred to them that they were
assuming powers which belonged to
some one else.
Nevertheless their action is an inter-
esting and valuable testimony to the
efficacy OF prohibition in preventing
disorder. These railroad companies
evidently do not believe that prohibit
ton increases drunkenness, fol
it is drunkenness they wish
to prevent. They evidently de
not believe that prohibition
don't prohibit" for II they did
they would not lose the profit or
freight. They evidently don't believe
that prohibition increases law break.
ing, for 1t is law break
ing-on the part of the miners-they
wish to avoid. Taken altogether, THU
unlawful action ON the part of tn,
railroad companies is one of tn,
strongest and most unanswerable argu
ments in favor Of prohibition and on,
which will give some people some
thing to think about-The New Era.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

The Passenger Department OF the Rio
Grande railway has just issued an up-,o.
date map showing all mining districts of
record, together with an outline sketch OF
the Older districts, and calling special at
tention TO several partially developed re-
gions which recently have shown import
ant nneoyerings OF gold and copper, now
attracting notice Of prospectors, investors
and others.
for copies OF this valuable map address
=. a. WADLEIGn, g. II. A., Salt Lake City.
Say, did you ever tie pack OF fire-cracl-
ers To dogs taill
No, sir, didn't. My mammals taught me
70 be kind 70 animals.
Huh! What fun did you have them
Oh, just set mine on behind girls New
York Truth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
nnn az rhose STRANGE narnenlngs.

A good one is being told on Chica-
go man. A few days ago, the story
goes, he received photograph from his
girl in another town. The girl had
wrapped the picture in piece of news
paper on which was printed the ad OF
stove firm. A portion of the paper
adhered to the picture and the young
man was very much surprised to see
staring at him on the face. in bold.
large type. the words, "See the name
on the Leg"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
Cause OF SOCIAL Crima,

The great cause OF social crime Is
drink. The great cause OF poverty Ia
drink. When / hear OF family brok.
en- up. and ask the cause--drink. II ]
go to the gallows and ask its victim
the cause, the answcr-drink. Then ]
ask myself in perfect wonderment
Why do not men put stop to this
thing?-Arehbishop ireland.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
whore IL Came In.

Pluejowls--Yes. l am very fond of
the variety stage and think I'll stick
to 1t. Footlights Yet you are hardly
variety actor. The sketch YOU put
on is quite "legit." Blueiowls Quite
so. but get my salary regularly and
that's where the variety comes in.-
Town Topics.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
Read the AdyertIsements.

You win enjoy this publication
much better II you will get into the
habit Of reading the advertisements;
they will afford most interesting
study and win put you in the way OF
getting some excellent bargains. Our
advertisers are reliable, they send
what they advertise.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
A Poor Rnlr.

Remember, my son, that early to
bed and early to rise makes man
healthy and wealthy and WISE" rs
that the reason the farmers are the
richest class of people in the nation?"
indianapolis Journal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

The fact that quite few people are GO
ing 70 stay at home next spring instead Of
going 70 the Klondikc shows that the spirit
OF originality and enterprise is not entirely
extinct. Chicago Record.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Burke Perkins, ~ years old, whose chill
iren number ~ and whose grand children
are uncounied. the other day welded Mrs.
Elizabeth Goines. % years old, In the town
Of Greenv.lle. Ohio.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Judge-You are charged with drunken.
ness your face seems familiar TO me.
Prisoner with disgustl Quite likely yer
honor. but don't remember you'll can't
keep track Nv all de fcliers ! get drunk
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

one Of the finest collections of paintings
and carvings IN Mexico Is possessed by Sig
nora Ruiz. She aud her husband. now 81
years old are at present learning English.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

The flags used by the navy have to
endure frost and snow. rain storms and
blazing suns, and therefore great care
is exercised in the choice of goods and
coloring and many testing devices are
used before choice is made of cloth.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Russell Sage said 70 a reporter few
days ago: I'll give Won point: MIR. Gould
once gave II 70 me- Mr., Gould said:
What's past is history; what may be Is
,nystary
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

1allu Lulu, the new Pepsin chewing gum
Is delicious Cali for H.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Orange flavor Tuiu Lulu chewing gum Is
fine For sale everywhere. Call for it.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Golden Russell and Silver Moon are the
leading high grade Sc cigars. Cali for them.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Use Giant Baking Powder. . o., for ..
cents. Best on earth for the money.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Ii will be noticed. perhaps, that no Chi.
cngo alderman has caught the klondlke
craze Chicago Times Herald.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

II is the boast OF the department that
the workers turn out flags better male
than those obtainable in any other po--
tion OF the globe. Not only are Amer
lean flags made but flags Of all nations.
for each warship is required TO be fit
ted out with flag of every nation
which sends ships upon the sea. James
Crimmins. the foreman. knows more
about flags than any one else in the
world. He weighs the bunting. tests
the colors, measures the stripes. cuts
the cloth. carves out the stars and in
spects the sewing.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
FLAGS FOR UNCLE SAM.

For more than thirty years the flags
which our ships and men-of-war have
Haunted all over the world have been
made in one suite OF rooms at the
Brooklyn navy yard.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Cleveland Plain Dealer: OATS de fust
sign noticed yit ub returnin' confidence.
wha's dat, Rastusi
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
Alone with God.

Try Aromel the breath perfumer, only
SC per package.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Some of the women who sew the
flags together have worked for fifteen
years. Machinery and electricity have
done away with the necessity of sew
ing the flags by hand, but the women
who sew on stars are expert needle
women. A certain number of stitches
is allowed TO one inch and only care
full hands can do the work. Cutting
out the white stars is interesting to
watch. The foreman folds the cloth
twenty times, places a metal star on
the pile and marks the pattern. Then
with chisel and mallet he cuts out a
whole shower of stars at once.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Coming, the Cherry Diamond cigar.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

The department reserved for the
measurement of the flags resembles
gigantic tennis court. only Ia place of
white lines the floor is inlaid with
strips and plates of brass. The meas
urements of the flags must be perfect.
The floor is so good and so large that
the semi-monthly balls of the officers
stationed at the Brooklyn yards are
held in the room.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

Why, dem Tollivers actually went 10 bed
las night an lef' de doah TO de chicken
coop unlocked.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25
Hairs catarrh Cure

Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

DR. q. w. SHORES. Always sssk.ae
10 hdp suffering mankind. always tryino
to convince people that he gives value re-
ceivsd for every dollar paid him. has
position its death blow. and protect tha
suffering classes from the despicabls
methods Of Quacks and chariatanA- Evezz
sufS&rsr from
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-09-25

mystery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
DRY GOODS.
Deluge Of
DRY GOODS.

We arc surprised with the present predomi-
mating, inactive, stagnation of business
throughout the country. Large wholesale
business firms expect activity with renumer
ating profitable results and without a %rcsliza-
ton of this highly priced ne ossity things
20 wrong and dissolution or decentralization
soon follow. Here is where we feast on the
great expectations and feed our followers
with bargains. Cor;ets, Hosiery and Summer
Underwear have almost no price value al
present. This is terrible news to tho retailer
of Dry Goods This they don't like to admit
as they have purchased their supply of No
tions carly in the season. The American
Lady" Corso S 20 down in the great ava
lanchc of reduction of lower prices. All our
new arrivals of goods tells the talo of further
destruction to high prices. This cool. damp
weather plays havoc with importing houses
with small capital, and hence, this unloading
OF goods at n crest loss for cash. We have
purchased largely and our low prices will
create uneasiness with our retailers We buy
for the consumers and will not regulate our
business to suit Il few.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

An OPPORTUNITY FOR A VIRGINIA
3oY.-It was stated in Mondays GA
zette that Charles E. Stuart, appointed
d naval cadet, had failed to pass the ex-
animation, but that an effort would be
made to have him reappointed. In
reference to this matter the Washing
ton Star says: Representative John
F. Rixey several months ago named
Charles L. Stuart, of Alexandria, as bis
cadet at the Naval Academy. at the
entrance examinations just completed
young Stuart failed to make q passing
grade and was rejected. This will
make it necessary for Mr.. Rixey to
make another appointment, and the
young mar selected will be examined
September l. If he qualities he will
enter upon his duties Immediately
Since the pay of a cadet is over $500 a
year, and since he receives a good edu.
cation and a life position in the navy in
addition, no doubt Mr.. Rixey will have
many applicants from whom 10 select
MS cadet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

Mr.. Uhler said the question before
the committee had been whether to go
back to the old rate or keep to the pres
eut with q deficit. The gas works, he said
now furnished nothing to the city, al
though they had been relieved from the
lighting of the streets. With the
amount of the capital invested these
works ought to produce some revenue.
Mr.. Caton-How much has been re-
received from the gas?
Mr.. Uhler.-We have received $4,000
only in ten years and nothing for the
past few years.
Mr.. Snowden said he was no alarmist,
but it was plain that the city's fl,
naucial affairs were in n bad way.
He wished TO have a tax which would
paw the current expenses, but he
thought that this was the worst time
in wears for increasing taxes; for never
before were the people so lily able to
pay q high tax. He would rather hope
| for better times when the tax could be
raised. 1t might be that the gas works
would pay something next year or a
temporary lean might be made. He
thought it the duty of the members &c
economist at every point.
Mr.. Uhler said the finance commit.
tee agreed with Mr.. Snowden and had
reported the old rate, but he hoped that
members would watch hereafter every
avenue of expense.
MIR. Uhler luther said that the police
cost about ST., 600 and only $4,000 fines
came in. The schools cost $4,000
which, with the amount appropriated
by the State, makes about $4,000, 6
very large sum for a population as
small as ours. The electric lights cost
about $1,000 an expense very greatly II
excess of real needs.
Mr.. Snowden thought a saving should
be made at the cost Of running the
electric light plant. He said that wher
this plant was purchased the Schuyler
Company offered for $500 to run TIT
plant with the same number OF light
as now.
Mr.. Cation said the Thompson Com
pany offered to furnish the lights a
$4,000.
Mr.. Uhler declared that the presen
cost YVES 5000 per anuum-mucl
more than it should cost.
Mr.. Burke asked if q proposal to fur
nish light at a lower rate had not beel
made.
Mr. Uhler said a Washington com
pany had offered to furnish 100 light
at SC, 1000, or $50 each, where the pre-
sent lights cost $50 each,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY
.Jgdge c. T.. NicoI prcsiding.-Rosslyn
Development Go. VS.. Wa hington, Ar
lington & Falls Church Railway Co.;
injunction sustained as to car barn To-
Gated on Capal street, Rosslyn, and its
removal ordered, and the injunction
modified and continued "a to the other
matters allowed in the bill and decree
against defendants fer costs. Counsel
for complainants, "A. w. Armstrong and
J.. L. Caton; for defendants, r. w.
Moore and J. + Clements.
w, A. q f. c. Ry Co. VS.. w. A.. &
Mt. v. Ry Co.; injunction heretofore
granted perpetuated.
VIM. Sarles and Alfred Widemann
VS.. V. A. Miner; order setting aside de-
cree entered November u, 1895, con-
tirming report of Commissioner Boothe,
and appointing commissioners to divide
property in Alexandria county.
Eppa Hunton, jr., was admitted to
practice law in this court.
VIM. Palmer, sheriff, exr., of Kate
Ford, VS.. the c. & 0. Ry Co. and the
w. S. Railway Co.; jury and case in
progress. Messrs. Edmund Burke and
L. +. Barley for plaintiff and Gen. W.
II. Payne, Col. F. l.. Smith and Messrs.
Eppa Hunton, jr., and L. Marbury for
defendants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

CoLLIsIoN.-A collision occurred just
below Arlington Junction this morn
ing between the electric train Which
left Washington at S o'clock and a
brick wagon, driven by a colored man.
The driver attempted to cross the track
in front OF the train when the car
struck the wagon and demolished it.
The fender Of the car was broken and
Motorman Frank Hall, of this city,
seeing that s. collision was inevitable,
jumped from the car and was slightly
bruised about his shoulders. The COL
ored driver had his face cut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

THE ELECTIoN.-The municipal cleo.
ton will be held in this city tomorrow
and, as before stated, but little interest
is being taken in the result as it is al.
most a foregone conclusion that the
nominees of the democratic primary
held last month will be chosen. The
only opposition candidates are Mr..
Gilbert Simpson for Mayor; Mr.. An
drew Della for Alderman and Mr..
Chas. Dearborn for Council in the First
ward, and Mr.. p. r. Evans for Alder
man and Mr.. w. H Kelly for Council
in the Fourth ward. There are also
several candidates for magistrates and
constables. The polls will be held at
the usual voting places and will be
kept open from sunrise 4:42 O'Clock to
sunset 7:12.
The people will also vote tomorrow
In this city and throughout the State
upon the question of holding q consti-
tutional convention. This question
seems to have elected but little atten-
tion in this city and not a speech has
been made here upon the subject. The
prevailing sentiment is that as 8 con-
vention would be a very expensive I'm.
dertaking aad that as the legislature
has the power to correct many of the
burdensome laws now in effect, the
gu stio rs involved in this matter had
better be left to the legislature-for the
present at least.
A meeting of the city democratic
committee was held last night, at which
final arrangements were made for the
alnction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

lot A. American Lady Corsets in this assort.
mont 15c. Unhcard of low prices be-
fore and possibly never again.
lot B. American Lady Corscts unloading at
prices that demand recognition. Price
25c. A visit tells the whole story
lot c. American Lady Corsets fits the form,
assists in embelishing and strength
4 ening. This is a wonderful assert
"a mcnt of dreamy beauties in the high
est grades at 500 SEQ the many diff
ferent varieties and wonder at our
daring business method of giving
these assists to the early callers for
further business transactions in the
future.
4ot D. American LsdyCorsets are recognized
for their modern shape, comfort, wear
ing qualities of intrinsic value, prac-
tically, a girdlc to brace the wcarcr to
a degree of confidence ard give the
body that important amount of sup.
port. Look over this array of real,
nice gatherings of always derirable
additions to the makeup Of the lady
of fashion and beauty in home com.
forts. Price 75c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as o remedy for
your troubles? If not, get q bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the
relief and cure of all Female Com
plants, exerting a wonderful direct in
fluence in giving strength and tone to
the organs. If you have Loss of Appe-
tite, Constipation. Headache, Painting
Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Elk
citable, Melancholy OF troubled with
Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the
medicine you need. Health and
Strength are guaranteed by its use.
Fifty cents aud S1.00 at E. l.. Aliens
Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

THE COLUMBIA FIRE COMPANY
The Columbia fire engine has been
placed out of service to allow the COM
pany to arrange for their proposed trip
to Annapolis, Md, next month. The
engine William A. Smoot will be sub
stituted for the Columbia until after
the return of the company. The Co.
lumbia company has completed Its ar
engagements to visit Annapolis On the
osrasion of the meeting OF the Mary
land Firemau's Association there the
company will leave here at $50 on the
morning of the 9th of June on the
ferryboat, and leave Washington BY
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad soon at.
for & o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LOthrOp
10th, l1th and T StS., N. W.
Women's Sailor Hats.

Sailor Eats and Shirt Waists go together
For cycling and k%nockabout wear nothing
takes their place. We have been particular
to have OURS light in weight.
Womcn's aud Children's Sailors in all the
best colors and styles, SOC to 81 each.
Cycling Hats of stitched crash or linen,
with trimming and quill, soc to So.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

KINDERGARTEN.-The following sub
scription to the Alexandria Kindergar-
ten Association for 1S96-'97, were re
ceived some time ago but have not been
previously acknowledged in the GA
zErrE: Mr., R. w. French, 81, E ]
Miller & Co. 81, Messrs. Chas. B. Mar
shall 81, E. G. Joyce 81, Norton En-
twisle 81, Julian Chauncey 81, Mrs.
Park Agnew 81, Miss Florence Smoot
81, Woodlawn Friends Sewing Circle So,
Woodward & Lothrop 50. These
complete the subscriptions received for
the past year aud rs this is the begin
ming of the new year for the association,
members are earnestly asked to send in
their subscriptions as soon as possible so
that definite arrangements may be
made for next years WORK. The fo..
Rowing have already been paid 10: Mrs.
]. Sidney Douglas 81, Miss Sarah Maris
81. hrIss Cora Hoblitzell 81, Miss Stella
Hoblit. zelle 81, Mr.. Jas f. Muir g, Mrs.
r. F. KIN TX 81, two friends 81, Capt. K.
Kemper 81. Miss Rsbecca Ramsay 81,
Mr.. B. Whea'tley 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

MUNICIPAL AFFAIRs.-The City
Council last night passed the revenue
and the license Avs and the an
nual appropriation blu. The tax rate
is left the same as tn Vt OF last year.
S1.90 on the 500 with III ana D per
cent. discounts for prompt payment.
Only o few minor changes were maze
in the license law. All vehicles for hire
are now taxed and the clause tXlng the
tax at $15 for peddling vegeta. rles &c.
throughthe streets was so amendCd as 10
allow of no pro rata rate. A redu ction
was also made in the tax on pool tables.
The appropriations in the main are tee
same as those of last year with addi'
tions made for street repairs and some
new work. The estimate submitted by
the finance COMMITTEE shows estimated
receipts from all sources Slo2,733 and
expenditures $113,650, leaving a deficit
of nearly $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26
POLICE CouRr.-The following cases

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
Norman Williams, colored, arrested
by officer Ferguson for interfering with
and threatening witnesses, was fined Slo
and in default of payment sent to the
chain gang.
VIM. Norton and Eugene Cross, both
colored, arrested by Officers Knight and
Wilkinson charged with fighting, were
fined 50 each and in default of payment
sent to the chain gang.
William Epps. colored, charged with
.disorderly conduct. was fined $3.50
He was also sent TO the chain gang.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cool. One ledger and three prison
or we're nj the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

SONS OF VErERANs.-M. D. Corse
Camp. Sons of Confederate Veterans
held a we'll attended meeting last night.
The camp adopted a badge to be worn
by the members. 1t is the seal OF VIZ
sinia with crossed Confederate hass'
A COMMITTEES Was appointed to consld'
or the expediency of giving an excur-
sion during the summer. Two mem
beers were elected and several applies'
tions for membership were received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

SocIABLE.-The Junior Order will
give a sociable mt Grace Church rectory
tomorrow night from 7 to 10 o'clock.
During the evening they will serve
ice cream and cake. a musical and
Liter entertainment will be rendered
by Miss Emma Lucas, the Misses Wildt,
Miss Hattie Padgett, Miss Helen Whit
tlesey and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

The Light Weight Summer Corsets at 35c
are meeting with great success and we still
have a large stock to select from. Colors
white and gray. All sizes.
90 dozen Ladies' Hermsdorf Black Hose
Full regular made. Summer lightness in
weight. We believe a good wearer. Price
1856. Regular price 1Sc.
30 dozen Mems Cheviot Shirts. Sizes IA
to IS. in about u patterns. Regular re-
tail price $50. Our price SOC. This Shirt
will wear equal to iron. We cannot present
a better garment for double the money.
20 dozen Ladies' Ribbed Vests. Sizes 4
and 5. 4 mixed Vest of the lightest weight
gauze and one-half silk combined, making n
beautiful wearer of cooling delightfulness.
Price soc. Cur price 25c. Cash is the oil
that moves this universe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-26

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. John S. Barbour is
visiting Mrs. George Drewry, on Co.
lumbus street.
Mr.. r. S. Barrett will leave here
this evening to accept a position on
one of the big New York daily paI err.