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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-07-28
MONGOOSE AT WORK.

pimento plantations and the stock
farms throughout the land.
BY the year 1890 the situation had
become so grave that the government
appointed commission to inquire into
the matter. They were unanimous
against the mongoose, and, whilst Civ
ing him credit for his services, decided
that his evil deeds counterbalanced
them. 1t was proved that besides de-
stroying animals, birds, reptiles and
their young ones and eggs, the mon
goose had by his adsptability become
omnivorous, and, the meat menu de-
clining, was making himself pest to
the fruit farmers.
But no action was taken on the re-
port, and in few more years the tick
plague was destroying the cattle whole
sale, whilst the mongoose himself was
creating havoc among the fruit planta-
tons and rendering the Jamaica peas
ant homesteads desolate. A commits
sion was appointed some time ago to in
vestigate the tick trouble, but nothing
material came of that, either.
What might have been the fate of
the island had things gone on thus it
is not pleasant to contemplate. But ma
ture is no blind force. Behind her
stands her Almighty Lawgiver, whose
fiat is that justice he tempered with
mercy. And in this case nature is
righting matters in a most marvellous
way.
Mr.. j. F.. Duerden. the curator Of
the Jamaica museum. tells me that an
other, more hopeful and probably the
last, phase of the question has been
reached. Recently the mongoose itself
has decreased very noticeably, and the
results are shown in the temperance
of species supposed to have been ex-
terminated. There is not nearly tho
same cutlery against the loss of poul-
try, domestic animals and fruit as for
merly, and he is convinced that the
maximum influence both for good and
for evil of the mongoose is passing
away in Jamaica. o. the cause of this
remarkable issue, however. he can give
no account. It is one of those actions,
or reactions, of nature that are at pres
ent open TO speculation.
But the story points moral, I re-
peat, of which the world may we'll take
heed. T. p PORTER
Chicago Fashion Note. -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-07-28
A Good Cause q.

Bll-Trouble's wife had a shock last
night.
Findout-What caused it?
Bill-Trouble came home sober
Up to Date.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-07-28
!. DELI ID |. light i B UJI IME
Minnesota Editors Enjoyed the Ex-
cursion to the Coast.

By Invitation Of the Dominion Govern.
msnt Over the C.nadiaa ana SOD Pa
''no hsilways. July Z to IS. 1ses-Not
nomsnes Dizziness In the Whole Ten,
Dsys--- spitslity Of the Canadian Poo
PIE So Great 10 to Occasion Sur prise.
splendid Domain Through which the
Canadian Pacific Runs-some Features
Of the Country Outlined-R Resolutions
Passsd-The Roster. '.~
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-07-28
Chicago Fashion Note.

Chicago Fashion Note. -
Mrs. Lakeside-Haye you noticed
any change in the fashions this year?
Mrs. Divorsay-Oh, yes; marriage
ties are to be worn shorter than ever.
Town Topics.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-07-28

even 1or mentlon. portage la Prairie,
with 4,500 population. is the first
large town west Of Winnipeg on the
direct line Of the Canadian Pacific rail.
road. Here the Manitoba and North.
western road runs 223 miles north and
q branch runs from Gladstone through
the Lake Damphin district and will ex.
tend to the Swan River country. Sta
tions from here are but five to six miles
apart, varying in population to towns
Of 1900 people. Brandon, the next
large. town, $500, is the head.
quarters Of the Dominion land
department.. ! It has a provin.
cial asylum and an experimental
farm, one Of the five supported by the
general government, and attesting the
great interest in agricultural problems.
Another branch railroad here extends
south and connects with the 500.
Smaller towns succeed each other to
Virden, the market town of Dennis
county, very attractive section, from
which 227 cars of cattle, hogs and
sheep were shipped in 1897. Near here
is Griswold, anothtr progressive vii
lage, but smaller. At Indian Head is
another government farm. The
most important town next reached is
Regina, the capital of the Northwes:
Territory, where the lieutenant gov.
ernor lives. and the legislature
meets. This is the political and
social headquarters of all these
five provinces. There is much Of
interest here, one thing being the
mounted police. q splendid body Of men
organized under strict military discip-
line. but with the powers Of civil Off.
GERS Of the law. At Moose Jaw the
500 line connects with the Canadian
Pacific railroad, and from here for
many miles are the alkali prairies. fl
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-07-28

WIG ou1 pAuS gus w I'LL SAonub "AACA uots
urally prefers the products Of its own
colony. In this regard, moreover, the
source of the early settlement Of the
country is important. As is we'll known
England is the richest country in the
world. 1t has practically endless cap
ital for investment, and from the days
Of the Hudson, Bay company, which
earned large dividends for its stock.
holders, Canada has been favorite
dumping ground for English money.
Hundreds, indeed thousands, of young
Englishmen have come here with
money, Tor it must be remembered that
while trade is not considered just the
thing for younger members of the
British nobility, agriculture, mining
and ranching are highly regarded, and
the freedom of the Western life also had
great attractions for many of the more
restless spirits. So it has been that so
much money has come here almost in
advance Of the real settlement Of the
country to begin large operations, to
open and develop mines, build cities
and make markets before the smaller
settler arrived. These men, too have
prospered, and they spend their money
freely. Money appears plenty and
everything is prepared in advance for
tho well being of the poorer settler. In
short it is just the reverse of the settle-
ment methods in our country. With
Us poverty was the pioneer and frugal.
ity went in advance Of development.
Our early settlers lived for years wait.
ing for railroads and markets, and
towns only came after the Homestead.
ers By their Little accommodations had
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Piainfeld, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for a month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
her that she was hopeless victim OF
consumption and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist suggest
ed DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption; she bought bottle and to
her delight found herself beaetitted
from first dose. She continued its use
and after taking six bottles, found her-
self sound and we'll; now does her own
horsework, and is as wel! as she ever
vas. Free trial bottles of this Great
Discovery at EL.Allen's and Els Lead
beaten & Sons Drug Stores, Every
bottle guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
diGAL BREVITIES.

There were twelve dodgers at the
station house last night.
The frost cf last night was the
heaviest of the season. A thin skim Of
Ice also formed in exposed places.
{ The storm of Tuesday caused consid.
cradle damage to the wharves and
lighthouses at Colonial Beach, on the
Potomac river, in Westmoreland coun-
! ty.
a marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to William L.
Mills and Mary + Hall, of this CITY.
and to Perry H. Carson and Matilda
King.
The infant daughter of Capt. 2. H.
McNaull died few days ago. Her re-
mains were inferred at Wytheville, be-
SIDE those of another child of Capt.
McCaull.
A game of football will be played on
Saturday evening on the grounds of the
Episcopal High School, near this city,
between team from that school aud
one from the Druid Hill Athletic Club,
of Baltimore.
The only case before the Mayor this
morning was that of man, arrested bv
Sergeant Smith, charged with being
drank and disorderly and using vulgar
language to lady. He was fued So
or given 20 days On tbs chain gang.
The Washington, Alexandra and
Mt. Vernon Railway ticket office at
Arlington was again robbed on Tues
day night of number of tickets. No
cash was secured by the thieves, nor
has any clue been obtained as to the
guilty party.
Judging from The sample of oysters
sent to this office to-day by Capt. Chas.
F. Entwisie, north Columbus street,
there mas certainly been 40 deterjora-
ton in the quality of the lower Poto-
mac oysters, lor better ones, in respect
Of size, fatness and favor never came
from anywhere.
in Washington last night George Sewell,
colorcd, shot and killed susan Mahoney, col
ored. Sewell called on the woman at her
home ard found her in the company OF Isaac
L. Brooke, cologed He left the house, but
returned in q few moments and shot her.
Some men in the neighborhood thought that
Brooks WAS the murderer, and nearly killed
him Sewell was arrested. Brooks is at the
Emergency Hospital and will recover.
Hal" one of thu smartest dogs in this city
and the property Of Miss Myra lee Cavalier.
was paryzsd yesterday, am last night had 10
be chlorofolmed 10 relieve ii of it sutferings
The animal was seventeen years DID, re-
markable age for dog
The Alexandria Packing Company, for the
manu- ,cture of ali kinds of smoked and salt
meats, sausage, lard ard all other pork pro.
dues has been opened at No. 113 King
street, with Mr.. J. }. Hoffman as manager.
grand jury of Allegsny county, Nd,
yesterday indicted the West Virginia Pulp
aud Paper Company for pollutiug the waters
OF the Potomac
sneak thief last night entered the hall of
the residence OF Mr. Park Aguew and stole
thereirom a tine overcOat belonging 10 Mr.
Agucw.
hares Williams, a we'll known colored
cook of this City, last nighl received an order
,om cincinnati for three dozen OF his fried
oysters.
Yates & Co. will have for sale tomorrow
lar4e LOT OF roll butter from the Valley, the
garden spot Popular prices.
A case of scarlet fever is reported at No.
207 north Alfred street.
Next Monday will be Halloween.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28

Potomac FLATS CAsE.-The case of
Mmlu + Morris vs.. the United States
Va, tskeu up Yesterday in the Supreme
C0lr. OF the United States OF an appeal
rom the Supreme Court of the Dis riot.
Tai, case involves the right and title to
l- Potomac flats. Bv the oct of Con-
gress Of August ), 1886, the Attorney
,-ueral oithe United States was direc:-
ell TO institute suit in equity against all
parties having or claiming to have any
right or Title 10 these flats, which were
affected by the improvements previous
IL made OF would be affected by the
improvements still contemplated.
A grea, many claimants we're made
parties to The Dill filed by the
government Among the parties
thus brought into court by the
government were the heirs OF
john Marshall, former chief justice OF
tue Supreme Court, and his brother,
James Markham Marshall, who claim
TILE to the who!e bed of the Potomac
river including thcse fats. The case
Involves mauy interesting questions OF
law aud history and di2puted bound
ar-s The case for the Marshall heirs
Was opened and closed vest erday by
Mr.. Leo Knott, of Baltimore, apd Mr..
john Howard, Of Richmond. Hon:
holmes Conrad, late solicitor.genera!
Of the treasury, represented the gov
eminent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
SATURDAY

the 18th dGy Of November, 1898.
at 12 o'clock M, in front of the Royal street
entrance to the Market Building in the city
of Alexandria, Virginia, the following real
estate. situated in said city:
First ALL THAT TENEMENT AND
LOT OF GhOUED heretofore known as the
ELDORADO HOUSE, situated on the north
side of Cameron street. between Fairfax and
Royal streets. and fronting on Cameron
street 20 feet inches, more or less, and ex.
tended northwardly in depth 100 feet, more
or less. to Lawson's line, and bouuded on the
west by the property formerly Alexander's.
and on the east by Lawson's line, togetht
with all rights and appurtenances to the saul
lot Of ground belonging and especially the
right of way over an alley three feet wide
leading from the rear of said lot of ground
into Royal street.
Second. ALL THAT TENEMENT AND
LOT OF GBOUND situated on the west side
of Lee street, between Queen and Princess
streets, and bounded as follows: Begun min
on the west side of Lee street at the north
line of 81 alley four feet wide, and at point
supposed to be 60 feet 4 inches north of
Queen street; thence west parallel to Queen
street Z 4 feet; thence north parallel TO Lee
street % feet and thence east in direct line
IA feet to Lee street, and thence south on Lee
street 20 feet to the beginning together with
the right of way over the said alley and all
appurtensnces to the same belonging. Con-
veyancing at the cost of the purchaser
WILLIAM F. HOLTZMAN, r-,,.oo.
JAMES L. CATION,
oct2S Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
MISSES AND GIRLS CLOTHES.

They've been dear in proportion to womens
wear. We've tried this season to bring the
prices down and they are lower than hereto
fore for same grade of goods,
Girls Jackets.
We always have in mind that our Girls
Jackets are to be worn by girls and select
making our purchases for this department.
New styles have JUS. arrived
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28

DEATH OF CAPT. CRowELL As
stated yesterday Captain James Gro:
well, QUE of the best known masters OF
coal carrying vessels that came to this
por, during the palmy days OF the old
Alexandria canal, died at his home in
"esi Dsunis, Mass, on Monday, OF pa
Iai5r!s. Tie deceased was clever
gentleman and had many friends. His
vessel, the I. B. Fisk, was probably
Visited more frequently wherever 1t lay
man suv other trading at this port.
Capt. Crowell was about 20 years of age
aud nad retired from seafaripg life a
lumber OF Years, conducting coal and
Wood and iced business at his old home
instead. He leaves widow, two
daughters and a son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
AUCTION SALES.

" VIZ JE o. a DECREE of the Cir
IL cl!E Court cf alexandria county, Vir.
gin::. rendered 1T its Novern Der term, 1892,
in = OF Jsmes L Ba. Jour, doing bust.
res. int ;he rame and style of The Wash
iaGtcn -Four and Feed Company, VS.. John
OI"rd. q pending on the chancery side
Of sa tou.t, ire undersigned, who by said
decree, was appointed as Special Commission
tr for that purpose, will sell at public auction,
on the
18TH Day OF NOVEMBER, 1888,
at IL o'clock NJ, in front of the Royal street
enhance to the Market Building in the city
Of ,lcxandIis, Virginia the following REAL
ESTATE situated in Alexandria county, Yir-
gin
tirst.-h TR CT OF LAND beginning at
"6' III the ,a, annexed TO the decd from w.
c. job ION ano wife to John Otford, R stone
on the north size OF the Arlington turnpike
corner to parcel OF land sold by w. c. Johns
ton to Mildred Harte; thence south T5{0 W..
SO chains to "B," y stone on the north side
of said pix the southeast corner of tho Epis-
copal church lot; thence north 12t' ". 1.5S
chains to &c" stone the northeast corner of
said lot; thence south 7730 W. Lao chains to
ID" q stone .he northwest corner of said lot
in Mrs. HenIy's line; thence north 62O w.
$50 chains to -" a stone in said line, corner
to The lot sold by said Johnston to Thornton
Davis: thence north SO Z c. 5.37 chains to
az" stone corner 10 SAID Harto's lot. with
said lot south 14o 90 Q. 7 50 chains to the
beginning. containing a l r. and II p.
Second Two PARCELS CT LAND near
the Convalescent Camp. No. /, containing
one acre lying near the county road, leading
from Balls Cross Roads to the city Of Alex
andria and No. .. being the north half of
original 10. No 3, as per plat Of 7. N Carter,
surveyor. made for j. ). Wimsatt, October
Doth, 1874 said 10 contain one acre and on
the north side of the road leadil G from Balls
Cross loads to Alexandria.
Terms of -ale.-One, third OF the purchase
money in cash on the day of sale, and the res
idue in two equal payments at six and twelve
months from the day of sale, the deferred
pay ments to bear interest at the rate of SIX
per centum per annum from the dsy of sale
until paid, and to be secured by the bonds of
the purchaser or purchasers, with approved
personal security, and the retention of the
title until the payment of the purchase money
in full. Convey ancng at the cost of the pur'
chaser or purchasers.
JAMES 2. CATION,
Snnciai commissioner of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28

TIE County COURT HoUsE.-The
date for celebrating the opening OF the
new County Court House at Fort Myer
delights mas been changed to the 10 n
V November on which day banquds
%.-i be served. Governor Tyler, SEN :,
,G' Dauie, Congressman Rixey, aI d
@4,es>Ts. A. 4. Lipscomb and j. T.
Elements have been invited 10 be pres
Gu, and speak on the occasion, which
Will be made memorable one in the
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
OUR CARPET
DEPARTMENT,

We invite your closest ex-
animation and comparison as
to prices, qualities and styles.
Extra velvets, velvets, AK
minister's and best tapestries at
prices that cannot be duplicat-
ed when the present stock is
exhausted. In Smyrna rugs,
in addition to our regular
line, we offer 26-inch rugs at
9Ic; 5o-inch at SI.25; 3ox72-
inch S2.19; AK feet at $3.50.
Moquette rugs 75c; E. Mo-
quette rugs at $I.6o, full IS
per cent. under present values.
In almost everything in the
carpet stock we can save you
from IS to IS per cent.
MERCHANT TAILORING STOCK.
A large range OF choice
styles and excellent values.
We have SO fully established
the excellence of our values in
this department, that it is only
necessary to give the brlefest
mention. One price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28

WEDDINGS - Miss. May Lynch,
i.,s1.er o.. the late Michael Lynch,
,m Mr.. Clarence Jewell, of Washing
~, were married at $50 o'clock last
-.r.Ia the ". f. Church South, Rev.
Howard Wells officiating The bride
MS attended by her sister, Mss Malie
f,,4. aud MIR. John NJ. Houeh was
h.. man. the ushers We're Messrs.
g.,aari 7. Purcell, George P. Aitche.
.- William LYONS and T. N. Irwin.
ar-il8tely after the ceremony MIR.
and Ms Jewell left for u uorthern
9.- lner nome will he in this city.
N.- Maggie NJ Beach and Mr.
A,lar ". Gray wrr. narried last
a. az the residence OF the brides
4---. Mr.. james Bach, No. 5lS south
F.-az street. The ceremony was
g-r -eu by Rev. Father Payne, Of
;. Aay's Church, after which re-
ceniou as held
ill.,, Maggie Rollins and Mr.. Milford
S-.i we're married at the Parsonage OF
to- Bsptis. Church last night by Rev.
j. H. Butler. Later a a reception Was
nell az the home of the groom's pa
rsa., on Queen street. The wedding
vas urDrise to majority OF the
groom friends, who were kept in ig-
u1rsuce of the intended event. The
10 c. \. Club will possibly lose one
Of IFS most esteemed aud valuable
members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28

DoNr Forget TO REGIsTER.-Reg'
's"aJIon dsy viii close in this city on
o'Worrow, and it is important that
VERY yote should be registered. ANY
.em0cra who has moved from one
ward 10 another since the last
.,g.SI.5auou, 0. Who has been a resident
'ne ely three months and OF the
,'"'e one Year, and who failed to regis
W, ,.s should do so at once, as the books
WI De closed after tomorrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
NO CURE---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTELEs3 CHILL TONIC for Chiils and
Malaria Ii is simply Iron and Quinine IN a
tasteless form. Children love 1t, adult
prefer it to bitter nauseating TONES. Price
SOC. Sold by Bichard Gibson, corner Alfred
and King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
Warm Underwear.

Opened October 27.h one case OF Ladies'
Hummer" Ribbed Vests and Pants. sizes
3 to s. Price 25c. A wonde- ful bargain,
fast seller and warm friend 10 all ladies'
Children's Ribbed Vests Prices 15c, 2Oc
and 25c
Children's Plain Vests and Pants. Prices
Sc, 1Uc and loo
Boys Fleeced Undershirt, and Drawers, all
sizes. Price 25c.
Mems Wool Backed Undershirts and Draw
ers. Price soc. Worth 81. We expect to
have these winter warmers placed in ma
jority Of homes in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
, Trimmed Hats
For Misses and Children.

We are now showing a most charming col
lection of dainty and exquisite creations for
the young folks in all the new colorE-and
great variety of shapes and materials
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28

1HENlAGARA.-Mr. Howard Gould's
1Ge pleasure Yacht Niagara is still lying
y" Mt Vernon, where it is said she will
remain TIL tomorrow. This morning
a laanch from the yacht with several
9.'sonS Oh board passed up the river
VI me way to Washington. Those on
,-e launch were Mr.. Gould, his bride.
a. { lew guests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
Young Folks Shoes.

We study Chldrens Shoes unceasngly-
how to get the best qualities, the most pleasing
aud sensible sty les and proper prices The
present stock is an example of our efforts.
None but the bes. makers represented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28

OoEe ERT.-The Metropolitan Con-
, .,'y company composed of prominent
MUSICIANS, each member being an ex-
3F1s''enc4d artist. will appear at the
Ope'a House next Wednesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
Corset Bargains.

Sonnette Corsets in sizes IS to 80. Colors
white and gray. Price 75c. Our prices Ace
The fit of this popular make Corset stands on
a par with all the leading makes in America.
They are loaded down with comfort fine gen.
eral appearance and a wcarcr of general note.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
LOCAL MATTERS.

.s tomorrow st 6:54 q. IN. and
500 -ngn "ateT II az a. NJ
go - %. Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
MARSHALL.
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
KID GLOVES

40 dozen Ladies Kid Gloves, sizes 6 to
7lb Price 81. Colors and shades in tan and
black. This is our ole choice Foster Hook
Gloves known to nearly all Kid Glove buyers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-28
American Lady Corsets.

We are displaying several new patterns in
the American Lady Corsets. We offer the
latest addition to stock, the "Unbresksble. )"
If ladies succeed in breaking the "Unbreak-
able" they can break a bank city or the un-
dersigned. Sizes is TO 30. Price $1.25.