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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02
MONETARY AND COMAHRGi4t

NEW YoRK. Dec. 2.-After first price.
the stock market became strong and higber
and there was q general rush to buy for both
accounts. Realizing, however, checked the
enthusiasm in some directions.
,urrnr r.oAru ppTrCc ~, ~ nv 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

New YoBK CATTLE MARKET. Dc. Il
Beeves-msinIy rough stuff on sale; so'-
beeves nominally steady bulls and COVE cas-
Ter; oxen $3a4 20. bulls 53436O, COWS
poor to fair, 81 S5a3 per 100 lbs Calves
market dull for all grades veals lowe Fe.''
SALTS choice So; grassers 50 5o.i Ter
100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs--sheep -og
common and medium grades easier suds
ste, dv to 15c lower; sheep, ordin' - 10 good,
S3.25a4 40 per 100 lbs; lamt - $50
per 100 lbs. Hogs-marGe+ lover ar - -
a3.S5; choice State pigs 81 ner 100 h..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

TOR THE very best Zoe WORKING
Il SHIFT 90 to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

VTERY sUPEBIOR LINE OF UNDER
Y wear at all prices at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

~ ENTLEMEN if you want perfect fitting
" SHIRT made TO order 60 to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. Dec. H.
Refined Sugars-Cut loaf 5.S2c per pound
Standard powdered s. 45c per d.. ube-
5.45c per Id; standard granulated 5.55c
per ID; fine graduated 5.33c per ID Crys.
tai A 5.33c per ID; Confectioners > soc
pei ID Columbia s 4 95c per 10 Admira
a 96c per Id; Fellows 50 5a4 soc per d..
The market was quiet and prices were tie
same as they were last week.
CoFFEE.-The market for spot BIO Wa
steady, with quotations Oh the basis of 6'e
per Id for No. Rio. Mild Cottees .el
steady at the following quotations -au;os
Sale per ID, iIaracaibo 10a15c; jaws 22lgs
26c per ID, fancy do 29a30c, Mocha 10Y
ALE per ID. Futures closed steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

TOB LOT UNDERWEAB. usual pnce ~
~ at 75c; limited quantity at ---B.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. rec. r.
Cattle.-In the cattle market pieces showed
widening tendency between common a-d
prime ca'tls Christmas cattle - 100 w.
mmon lightweight steers So So 4 -'ocs'
ers and feeders SSs4.40, ana calves - 7.a
675. Hoge.-&ithough hog receipts VIE
again 5eavv and large number were 'e'.
over from yesterday, average sales showed A0
decline hogs sold at So 15a3 20 for eomNo-
up to So. 40a3.45 for the best the 2..t's
part going for S3.30a3 40. Sheep mere
was good demand for sheep and iam'' ~
steady prices, lambs selling at 93.So@i--o'
sheep brought $2.50a4 20,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

SLICE LEMON CLING PEACHES. can .
- p>sd, quality choice, for sale At Igs -, ,'D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

DLFACHED sHEETING- % 81. JOG
ID and 1914 at 1Sc, bargain. atr,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

FOR FoUR-eU.A RrER pERcALE at d
a per yard s. to
CEAPMAN'5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

NEW crCUMBER PICKLES just receiv.
]. q. MILRURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

A FULL LINE of Mems Working and
IA Dress Gloves at
4. c. sLAYMAKER's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Dec H.
Beef Cattle.-The market this week esg.ei j.
~ in its earlier stages, was more active than
last week and values generally Toe or moro
higher than they were then, but the improve
ment did not continue till the close d tac
carrier advance WAS generally lost The
quality OF the offerings was much Ike thai %.
last week. Prices CT Beef Cattle this wceE
ranged az follows
Best..".... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81 - q % 70
Generally rated first quality. 90 q 90
Medium or good fair quality. ) - q go
Ordinary thin Steers. Oxen
and Cows. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 90 3t
OF the Cattle received 1917 came ir9m
Virginia.
Sheep and Lambs Tho receipts sine
Monday are not as good as those pTevolsly 90
the market Values are off lsc as 90 sheep
and for lambs 1ss4,c and the marke, is Qare
draggy at that. Sh ep are quoted r, 81 g
per Id. Good lambs 4l2s5aic pc, ID. alt
few extra a shade higher.
Swine The offerings are light anf 's.1
fair at the values quoted on Monday f1
Far Western hogs sill as 50 90 peI 100 .1s
gross those from other points. in ufue
light pigs. weighing 100 pounds, S33h
3. 20 per 100 lbs
Fresh Cows-The run of mich cows IS
and moderate demand prevails At the slo'
tatons of last week viz: S20a5O per Aefi
Calves.-Ve-ls are lower for common $40 r.
SOC por 100 lbs since Monday, and for re
better grades, extra prime mich cag ~
per 100 lbs higher since then QQomi3..- ~.
S3.50a6. 80, aud extra prime mich calves p
per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-02

OtHo!CE HOLSTERS zoe per can st
I J = MILpI'-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

Detroit Free Press.
Not many persons who visit the theater
bestow a thought or anything connected
with the entertainment outside the play.
the players and the dresses of women. If
the scenery is beautiful and artistic peo-
got up and the time spent on 1t. To
the public the mechanical part OF the the
alter is unknown Without the scene paint
er, the costumer, the property man, the
machlnlst and the electrician, however, the
contemporary stage would be denuded OF
its glory.
The work that is done in the big reviv-
ais of classic plays, for example, is enor-
nous. First, the scene painter must submit
his models to the manager. These models
are bulit OF cardboard and with the great
est care. There is a. model for each scene
and the little cardboard stages look like
the toy stages that are made In Germany.
There is great difference IN price, how
ever. Tor While the toy meant to amuse
children, costs no more than s. or $40. one
made by the scenic artist costs $50. After
THESE models are approved they are given
to the stage carpenter, who goes TO work to
build the scenery in large imitation. His
frames made, he stretches the canvas and
IL Is tnen prlmed with BODY or glue ana
whiting, which further contracts the sur
face and leaves it smooth. The details
charcoal
There is one thing the scenic artist must
always do-exaggerate. He has to make
lights stronger, deepen shadows and make
MS foreground luxuriant in detail, Above
all, ne must bear In mind the erect that
for II 10 we'll known that gas light will
make yellow appear white and IL he wants
deep blue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

would be so sweet for young girl sug
gestion from another source was that
should get UP parlor entertainments for
living. Another well-intentloned person
asked me why did not open a school, and
finally, to cap the climax, a friend inter-
ested in my welfare seriously proposed that
/ should get servants for people--open an
intelligence office, in short To friends of
my own age l am a distinct object of pity,
and. in fact, nearly all my acquaintance
would consider il far more creditable if
should marry for an establishment than to
wish to acquire an Independence for my
SELF
This is undoubtedly the. general attitude
of the world toward women workers. How
long such prejudice will continue depends
upon the young women themselves. There
is no possible reason why they should not
be as self-supporting as their brothers are
and have the interests in life that arise
from such occupations. To be confined to
an increasing round of social obligations
year in and year cut seems absurd: to re-
gard marriage commercially is unworthy of
their womanhood, and yet it is the women
themselves that forge the chains of custom
and prejudice that bind them faster than
letters of steel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
ouatom Aeainst Lihertx.

New York Tribune.
The millennium for women may be on its
way. but 1t is not here yet by any means,
and girl in good social position who wishes
10 be self-supporting has. in the words of
the old darkey songs, "a hard road to trab-
BILE" Unless she is actually driven to 1t by
dire poverty the world, at least her world,
thinks 1t queer" She is either condemned
for her holiness or pitied for the supposed
necessity. 1t does not seem to occur to her
critics tnat a self-respecting. independent
young woman would rather earn her living
than take an allowance from her father
and go OH ad infinitum attending afternoon
teas and evening dances. These diversions
seem to society In general to be the most
desirable that life can offer. or a wel-eon-
Quoted young woman who does not find
them all-sufiicient might go in for chari-
ties or join literary societies.
My friends are all 50 sorry for me- said
a girl who was studying and intended TO
practice a profession. When Jtm"-her
brogher-"s out for himself every one
took Il as n matter of course. and why
should IL not b9 the same with me2 1t
seems impossible for people not to believe
that am In the greatest distress and they
are continually suggesting TO me various
occupations which they seem 10 think more
suited TO my capacity and sex. Why do
you not go into yiolets, dear? said one kind
ly natroa really seriously. i think that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Artistic Dinner Giving.

Woman's Home Companion.
The ideal dinner compony is never large;
six has been said to be the magic number,
but eight and even ten are perfectly man
ageable, both In the matter of smooth serv-
ice and in the higher harmcnies. Do not
contine your choice to intimate friends, but
add to their pleasure and your own the
fresh experience of meeting new spirits
whose congeniality you have OWNED. .
A really artistic dinner, 1t is the writer's
conviction that it should never exceed four
courses-including the coffee. The scheme OF
the dinner is that each dish shall be per-
feet: worthy of the. palate and of the APP
petite-enjoyed to the full for its merits,
and not tritied with and instantly forgot
ten. The second point in Importance is that
dish shall be as attractive in appearance
as ii is perfect in flavor; that 1t should be
placed upon the table as an added enjoy
ment. and hospitality served by host or
hostess The third point, also of Importance,
is that q dinner should be seasonable-not
an anticipation OF seasons-for every
chosen article should be at it's very best.
A lean, half-shriveled January tomato,
which has ill-borne its travels, is but a
forlorn apology for the plump and luscious
summer product-certainly not fitted for an
artistic appearance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
The New york Complexion.

New York Evening Sun.
1t is hard to have to admit it, but. SO far
as New York goes, made-up compilations
are upon the increase. If it was always
possible to see more paint and powder in
company of metropolitan women than where
the women of any other city were gathered
together. it is now possible to see it to a
three or four-fold. extent. The fashionable
or would-be fashionable New Yorker who
does not to-day make up a little is rare
bird. A dab of rouge for evening has never
been considered criminal by her. but she
now uses 1t for daytime as well. AS always
happens when a habit becomes more uni
Versal much of the present makeup is very
badly done. The few did it, as rule ar
tistically but the many lay it on with
heavy hand. Without wishing to go into
the ethics of makeup, it is safe to say that
this--the fact that so much of it is done
badiy-is one reason why we must object
to the increase. Were it all artistic, it
couldn't help but be comparatively accepta-
bic, at least. One must always have q
sneaking appreciation of the story of the
father who, when told that his daughter
used rouge. called her 10 him and asked il
II were true. 1T is, replied the girl For
heavens sake" said the father. "go straight
upstairs and wash it off, The girl did so
and returned to her father. VINO gave one
glance at her coiorless cheeks. For heav-
ems sake" he cried Ego straight upstairs
and put ii on againi"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
far more dangerous and important man

far more dangerous and important man
than this boy.
The next morning Davis was informed of
the sentence of the court-martial. He was
surprised at the severe punishment of hang
Ing, rather expecting to be shot. Colonel
Shaw, the man who deserved the execution
was in jail with Davis, and was greatly
alarmed lest the boy should at the last
moment confess. But his loyalty never fall
tered.
At the gallows Captain Armstrong told
him that he had fifteen minutes to live
He then asked the news of the field and
was told that his army had been defeated
at Missionary Ridge. He expressed regret
saying: The boys will have to fight the
battles without me-" Armstrong was moved
to say: II regret very much to have to do
this. l feel that would almost rather die
myself than to do what have to do"
The young man answered: 81 do not
think hard OF you; you are doing your
duty"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

Chicago Times-Herald.
The vegetarian movement is exerting some
influence upon our diet Where formerly
the use of all-pork sausage was universal
there is now a fair demand for English
sausages, which consist largely of bread
crumbs or cracker dust chopped up with
pork Scrapple, a favorite Pennsylvania
dish which is made of fine pork and corn
meal has also gained firm hold In Chiea-
go Macaroni has grown very popular, Its
consumption being three times as great as
II was a decade ago. In other fields there
are noticeable changes, indicating that
Negotiable is partially replacing animal food.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
A Prayer.

Lord, for the erTing thought
Not into evil wrought;
Lord, for the wicked will
Betrayed and baff1ed still;
For the heart from itself kept
Our Thanksgiving accept.
For ignorant hopes that were
Broken to our blind prayer
For pain, death. sorrow, sent
Unto our chastisement;
For all loss of seeming good
Quicken our gratitude.
w. D. Howels.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

Kitchen Magazine.

hltCnSu hdSizhiSs
Shakspeare's birthday, April 2S, is the day
sacred to st. George, England's patron
saint. On this day in 1864 Shakespeare was
born, and on the same day in 1916 he died.
Surely this is the day Of all the year on
which TO serve a Shakespeare luncheon.
Various menus for this kind of entertain
ment have been published, but the better
plan is for each hostess to select her own
dishes and then by the aid of a concordance
OF Shakespeare to select appropriate quota
tions for each course. Or the quotations
MAY first be chosen and the dishes fitted to
them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

China, Glass and SilverWare
Beautiful Iardinleres, the 81 .25 kind, for... 65c
Decorated Plates, pie and breakfast size..... SC
Rogers Knives and Forks, is dwt., set .....$2.25
Rogers Teaspoons, fancy patterns, set. 75c
English Porcelain Dinner Set of 100 pieces,
beautifully decorated, $1,000 and $500
values, anniversary sale. ..............$ $1,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Ladies' Muslin Underwear

LADIES GOWNS, embroidery trimmed,
empire style, full length and width. eX-
ira good values at selling price, S3c;
anniversary sale .......,............ 69c
LADIES' MUSLIN SKIRTS, made with
lawn, Loie Fuller fiounce and embroid-
cry ruffle, S1.25 values; anniversary
sale ............. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $40
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Draperies

White Fish Net, 81 inches wide, lacy pat
tern, Boo values, the yard. zoe
Muslin Ruffled Curtains in dot and lace
stripe effects, So values, anniversary
Brussels Lace Curtain yard goods, pref
ty borders, 81 values, the yard. 7oc
Curtain Poles and fixtures, oak and cher
ry, 20c values; anniversary sale. Ice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
SOUTHERN soLDIER's MONUMENT
To BE Erected at Nashville for a Boy
Who Was Hanged as q Spy
Halle ErmInie

Halle Erminie Riyes. in Leslie's Weekly.
splendid monument is about to be
erected in the capital of Tennessee to the
memory OF Sam Davis, the Confederate
scout,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

POPLINS-The most popular and
most sought after goods this sea-
son; we have a beautiful grade
in choice colorings, others ask
$3.50 the yard; anniversary
price ............... .............s....
Evening star., 1898-05-30
AIMS AT HIS HEART
Daniel Mercer Makes an Attempt at
Self Destruction.
UNDER TREATMENT At HOSPITAL
Young Man Brooded Over Troubles
in His Home.
Nj AXES A STATEN E nj

Daniel Mercer. a young man not yet
twenty years cid, attempted suicide about
$50 o'clock this morning by shooting him
self in the breast. The act was committed
on the farm of Mr.. Schultz, in Prince
George county, Md, near Seat Pleasant.
Mercer's parents live near Laurel, Nd
Soon after the shot was fired a son Of Nh
Schultz started with the patient in the ji-
| rection of this city. intending 10 have him
treated in a local hospital, but his horse
gave out when Benning was reached.
Then the police ambulance was sum
me ned and Mercer was taken to ProvideGce
He spitai.
About four months ago Mercer left his
home near Laurel and went to work on
Mr.. Schultz's truck farm. Several months
previously one of his mothers children was
dr. owned, and since then. it is sad, Daniels
life has not been the most pleasant III the
WCrld.
1t is stated that relative has interfered
with his plans to a great extent, AID has
succeeded in making him very unhappy.
Even at his new home near Seat Pleasant,
where his relations with his employer were
the very best, he was subjected TO annoy
ances. He had been promised govern
mcnt situation by member of the House
OF Representatives, 1t is said, but his mind
had been SO troubled that he could no
longer stand the strain, and last week he
concluded to end an existence that had
been made so miserable.
Buys Pistol.
Saturday he had business in the city, and
while here he bought pistol and box of
cartridges. These he took out to his home
at Mr.. Schultz's, but for some reason pest
poned the shooting, although he Continued
to brood over his trouble.
Took Aim at His Heart.
Early this morning he up and about
the place early. looking after his work as
usual, and about O'Clock he went in the
house and got the weapon.
He walked out as far as the barn and
going behind the building, where he
thought no one would see h m h m 4
the weapon at his heart ana pulled he
trigger. Fortunately for him lhe ann he
took was too high, so that when he bu.-
let entered his body he did not drop dead
as he had hoped he would. But the Sho tx
was severe enough to knock him off his
feet, and he imagil ed he was dying.
The pistol he dropped on the ground.
Restoratives We're applied and then Mr.
Schultz started to the hospital with the
patient. When the institution was finally
reached an examination of the wound
was made and the physicians expressed
themselves confident that he will re-
cover.
Speaking to q Star reporter the pa
tiant said he had shot himself because of
his annoydnces. He was careful to say
but he refused to give the nature of it,
The hospital authorities notified his parents
near Laurel of the attempt at seif-destruc-
ton.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
MERRITT IN CHARGE
Takes Formal Command of the Phil
ippine Expedition Today.
MONTEREY LEAVES DRY DOCK
Her Consort, the Brutus, VIII Be
Ready in Time.
REGULAR ARMY RECRUITS

SAN FRANCISCO, May 3o.-Gen Merritt
will today take formal command of all the
troops destined for the Philippines Al
though the date of sailing Of the second
expedition has not been fixed, it will prob
ably not be delayed beyond ten days In
the meantime. the volunteers are being
thoroughly drilled and becoming accus-
toned to the routine of camp life. The
Minnesota regiment will be supplied with
new Springfield rifles and a full store of
ammunition today, and the equipment of
the command will then be complete
Orders against the acceptance of food
donated by strangers are being rigidly en-
forced in the Minnesota, Nebraska and
Idaho headquarters. So many men have
been made sick by the immodcrate indulg-
ence in dainties that stories OF poisoning
apparently without foundation have been
circulated, and the officers have thought
best to take no chances
Cclors for Idaho Troops
The Idaho troops have made prepara ations
to receive I stand of colors from the Co.
lumbian Club of Boise, which are expected
today.
During the skirmish drill of the Nebraska
regiment yesterday Private John 3. Leon
recruit, was accidentally pierced through
the cheek by = tayonet but the injury is
not serious
There are many members of the Christian
EndeaNor Society among the men in camp
ard the local members of the society are
doing everything possible to add to their
comfort The demand for pocket editions
of the New Testament, to be placed in SOL
diers supply bags, has already exhausted
the supply in this city and state
Regular Army Recruits.
Recruits for the regular army are COM
ing in rapidly. One hundred from Ohio,
Illinois and Pennsylvania will be mustered
in today Company G of the 14th Regiment
is now full. and Company j has about
forty-fve, all new enistments.
The big field hospital for Camp Richmond
will be opened tomorrow. 1t occupies a
whole block fronting on Point Lobos ave-
nue., and is complete in every detail. The
ground on which the hospital tents are To-
Gated is well drained and fairly well shell
tered. There will be a detail of stewards
from each regiment to assist the surgeons.
No visitors will be allowed on the field.
Monterey Out of Dry Dock.
MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD. Cal, May
3o.-1he coast defense vessel Monte, ,ey
came ont of the dry dock yesterday, and
for the next two days will be engaged in
loading coal. Besides filling her bunkers,
all the available space deck will lie
occupied by coal. New hydraulic pipes are
being pat in the turrets, ana d towing
bride is being rigged to her bow. Tnis is a
new device. the invention of Foreman Fur
lcng. and is SO arranged that the low l:ne
can be slipped at moments notice in case
of Il sudden storm. The Monterey will not
be ready TO sail before the end of the week.
Work on her consort, the Brutus, viii
probably be finished about the same lime.