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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
LOCAL BKBTITjE1

Alexandria Council, National Union meets
tonight.
Major Sylvester, superintendent of police
of Washington, will reorganzo the detective
force.
A line of four.inch water mains is being
lsid on Franklin street, between St. Asspn
and Washington.
The Columbia wagon horse was taken sick
Yesterday and received the attention OF q
veterinary surgeon.
Mrs. James F. Gregory, daughter of the
late Rev. Charles Mining erode, died in WASH
ingon this morning.
$ J. franklin h-s sold to John McGahey a
lot on the south side of Pend leton street, be-
tween Patrick and Henry, for Sloo.
Mrs. Sarah J. Dodson. wife Of Mr.. Walter
Dodson. died at her house on Payne street,
between Prince and Duke, on Saturday.
At ,hrist Church this evening Bishop
powc Of Alaska. delivered an interesting adj
dress on his work in that far.away land.
Mr. James Gift reported 10 the station
house to-day that his wife had AGAIN ieil hitu
aud had taken their furniture WIN hef 10
Washington.
Mr. Ned O'Brien, jr, fell from al electric
train Al the corner of King ana ray"
streets on saturday night and sustained
ew slight bruises.
Mr.. Howard Gouli's yacht, the Niagars
which has been at Annapolis for sewers! days
is expected to reach Washington some Tune
to-day or tomorrow.
It is reported that a railroad will soon DC
built across Frederick county from east l(
west. This would bring the coal fields o.
West Virginia close to tide water.
| The new masts for the schooner J. P Bob
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for 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 a bottle and to
her delight found herself benefited
from first dose She continued its use
and after taking six bottles, found her-
self sound and well; now does her own
homework, and is as well as she ever
was. Free triel bottles Of this Great
Discovery at E.L.Allen's and E S Lead
beaten 6; Sons Drug Stores, Every
bottle guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

DISORDERLY PROCEEDINGS. - Ross
lyn, at the Virginia end of the Aoue.
fuct Bridge, was the scene of sundry
d sturbances Saturday and yesterday.
Early Saturday evening Lae Gaskins
and Sandy james, two residents of the
county, boarded q trolley car for Falls
Church at Rosslyn, ana being drunk.
soon became disorderly. The motor
man and conductor succeeded in get
ting the two negroes of the car near
MuI'hall, but they waited until the
car returned, and in the meantime tore
up the railroad platform and piled the
tlmhers on the track. The car struck
the obstruction and was derailed, al
though no one was Injured. A sec
ond OF two before the car reached the
obstruction the motormau was struck in
the abdomen with large stone. Gaskins
wss arrested yesterday afternoon in the
woods near Falls Church and brought
10 this city, where he is locked up in
Jail. Late last night the Sheriff and
his deputies were still looking for
James. Last night about 7 o'clock Jos.
Fields, of Washington, was knocked
from bicycle ard robbed of his
pocketbook and contents near Falls
ChurcA. VIM. Humble, laborer, was
later slDt in the hand in front of sa-
lo"o al Rosslyn, and another man
claims lie was shot in the leg last night
while crossing the Aqueduct Bridge.
There were several fist fights during
the evening between negroes in and
about ROsslyn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

The CHURCHES Yesterday was an
other fine, crisp October Sunday and
all the churches were well attended.
The pulpits OF the Episcopal churches
were filed by members of the Episco-
pal Council now in session in Washing
ton. Rev. Dr. Battershall, of Albany,
and Rev. DR.. Reese F. Alsop, of Brook,
lvn, n Y, preached at Christ Church;
Bishop Walker and Rev. S. S. Moore
preached at ST. Paul's Church and
Bishop Talbot, of Central New York
and RI, Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster, Of
Connecticut, preached at Grace Church.
In St. Mary's Church Rev. Father
Payne preached and at the Presbyte-
rian Church Rev. J. G. Stewart preach
ed. In the NJ E Church South Raw.
w. w. Smith, president OF Randolph
Macon College, conducted services.
The pulpits of the other churches
were occupied by the resident clergy
The services were all interesting while
the music in most of the churches was
considered unusually fine.
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inson, which was dismasted during the storm
of last week, have arrived from Baltimore
and will be fitted into the schooner at this
| port.
Ga next Monday m rrning the first train
over the Chesapeake Beach Rairosd will be
| run rom Washington to Upper Marlboro, to
to "hi h point the new road has been COM
| picicd.
In the Corporation Court to-day in tho case
OF Balm VS.. Nelson q motion for resale of
property on the ground Of inadequacy of
price was argued and continued till NoYem-
Der LIST
Judge Norton to-day granted an amend
ment to the charter of The ]. II. smalls g.
Son Company, IA Washington corporation, }
| changing the name to J. II. Smalls & Son
Company.
Attention is directed to the advertisement
of the sale OF the stock Of the retail china
store formerly conducted by the late J. II
2aines. The goods will be closed out at and
below cost. This is a rare opportunity for
purchasers.
Manassas is making every effort to enter.
tain Mosby's Battalion, which will hold It's
fifth annual reunion there tomorrow. &
large crowd will be present. Colonel Mosby,
however, who is in California, will not be
able to attend
heavy fog prevailed on tho river this
morning and interfered considerably with
navigation. The steamer Coumbis on an
early trip from Washington missed her slip at
the foot of King street and brought up in
front of the shipyaTd
The storage house of H. P. Pillsbury, deal
or in grain and feed, at Nos 81. % and SO
Fl street northeast Washington. wss badly
damaged by fire last night, and its contents.
consisting of about 500 tons of wheat and
rye straw, were destroyed.
The United States dispatch boat Fern was
formally delivered into the keeping of the
Naval Battalion of the District OF Columbia st
noon yesterday. At the tame time Com
mauder Z. Hams, who is to train tho
volunteer sailors, mustered the battalion into
service
Mr. Charles II Ruth, of the firm of Ruth &
Evans, contractors, who was reported to have
left Washington. with about $500 OF his part.
ners money, has returned TO Washington
from Baltimore He has made public state
ment denying in detail the chGrge made by
Mr.. Evans
Mr.. Frank Myers has reported 10 the station
house that the hall of his residence on Pitt
street was entered several nights ago and an
overcoat stolen To-day Officer Knight ar
rested John Mason and Dolly Jenkins. both
colored children, on the charge of having
stolen the coat.
Randall, the evangelist, says a young man,
a soldier in the U. s. army, WAS converted at
his torchlight meeting in front of the Brad
dock House Saturday night. he says this is
more than all the churches have accomplish
ed, as they have failed to convert single son
of Mars during the war with SPUN.
Policeman Lynch of Washington was near
ly beaten to death yesterday bY mob Of
coored touehs in Dingmau's alley while he
was attempting to arrest one of the number.
"Buddic" Brown, alleged to have been the
principal assailant, was this morning com
mitied for hearing when the officer is able
to appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

SANTIAGO DE CUBA AND ALEXAN-
lsA DE- EIRGINIA.-To the Editor Of
nrSua-Su: As an Alexaudrian, of Viz
gsa. desire to ask your good Offices
10 jy.r1ce of that much abused tow.
alexandria is a dear, delightful oln
4ce. even though it be the butt Of sll
1-.0se- Of show people who come to
Washington but there is no use rub
t1gitio auy thicker than the law sl-
os-. ! say this because in a new
paper printed in New York l fad the
GLOWING grouping OF items 10 an arti-
Gle on Cata and Cuban customs "Chil-
iren play i'm the streets and courts per
.rc,ly naked until they are years Old.
The city o, Sauti2go compares very
.svorsby in the matter of life to Alex
anira Va. OF course it doesn't say
50 tu so many words but it says it near
enough 10 cal for dcnial that the Chill
dren OF Aiexaudrians are at all similar
10 Cuban children in the matter Of
'deir attire If you will kindly correct
this impression you will greatly obliRe
8 long suffering community. KING
STREET Y Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

For Sale-The whole stock
of goods usually embraced in a
Retail China Store-belonging
to the estate of the late H.
Raines, No. 5I4 King street.
Good terms will be given
to a purchaser of the en-
tire stock of goods, 1t is also
for sale at retail at and below
cost prices, Call and examine
same.
!. B. WATKINS, Admr.
cct24 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
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
91c; 3o-inch at S1.25; 3ox72-
inch s2,I9; AK feet at $3.50.
Moquette rugs 75c; E. Mo-
.quette rugs at SI.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 briefest
mention. One price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

FooTBALL.-Oa Saturday evening
ire football season was opened at the
Episcopal High School, near this city,
with game between the team of that
school and one from Gonzaga College,
OF Washington. At the cad of the first
half, with the score II to 0 again t
them, the Gonzaga team refused TO
continue the game. giving as a reason
that it would be useless to do so as
they were completely outmatched
The next game at the High School Will
De on ednesday evening when that
team will play the Eastern High
School, of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

FUNERAL.-Tne funeral of the late
Mrs. Annie NJ. Johnston took place
this evening from her late home, the
residence of her son in-law, Mr.. I. W.
Robinson, on Cameron street. The
services were conducted by Revs. J, II.
Butler and Bergman Green, ana the
pallbearers were her nephews, Messrs
Fred. w. JoaustoD, G.. D. Johnston,
Geo. j. Johnston, Robt. l.. Johnston,
NJ. D., r s. Windsor and w. w. Grsy-
son The interment was 10 the Pres
byteriau cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

RAILROAD MIssIoN.-Rev. Dr. S. A
Wallis, of the Theological Seminary,
near this city, preached at the Railroad
Mission yesterday afternoon to large
audience. His subject was BE We
holy" Miss Mamie Bontz sang beau
tiful solo entitled Lead me on" AZ
ter service the devotional committee
decided to begin the week night ser
vices on tomorrow night at 7:45 o'clock
in the Reading Rooms a box has
been placed in the ves,ibule of the
Auditorium for the benefit of the
poor in that immediate neighborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

PAINFULLY BURNBD.-While Mr..
Morgan Moore, a clerk in the drug
store of Messrs. T. 5. Leadbeater y
Sons, was pouring some muriatic acid
from q bottle ia that store this morn
ing he accidentally broke the bottle
and was painfully burned about the
bands and face by the acid. He was
at once attended by DR.. Klipstein who
dressed the burns and made him as
comfortable as possible, The injuries,
while painful, are not considered Sc
rious,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
IT HAS REEN FrLLY demonstrated that

IT HAS BEEN Fully demonstrated that
Ey's Cream I'm is specific for Nasal Csc
tarrh and cod in the head. This distinction
has been achieved only rs the result of con
tinued successful use q morbid condition OF
the membrane in the nasal passages can be
cured by this purifying and healing treat
melt Sold by druggists or it will he m'iltd
for so cents by Ely Brothers, So Warren
street, New YORK. Il spreads over the men,
brane. is absorbed, aud relief is immediate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

SHARPs AND FLATs.-Sharps and
Flats is arranging for an early produc-
ton of The Pirates" with the follow
ing cast; Mabel, Miss Mai Greenwich;
Ruth, Mrs II. B. Holli6eld; Ere erlck,
Mr.. Melville Hensey; Major-General
Stanley, Mr. George Fl. Evans; Pirate
King. MIR. William Bryant; Sergeant OF
Police, Mr.. VIII Moore; Samuel, MI.
Frank Slaymaker; Daughters OF the
Msior-General, Miss Sara d. Rath-
houe, Miss Caroline Evans and Miss
TTbIar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

to-les CoUET.-Mayor G. /. ,Simp
r iresidiaq-The following cases
We're disposed OF this morning
Ltwaa Ford, arrested by Officer Ferguson
aa'e So ;A being drunk and disorderly,
v,dia..-el
Iao al.. dealers, arrested by Officer
J., sud- Young charged with disoideriy
"ai-etsot citing, forfeited - collateral
msu. arrested by CiHoe Davis and
lalaG larsed with dlsordcrly coaduc, aud
,1..ng VAS djsm ed.
Seaeca Quill, colored, arrested by Officers
a.asgu aud Lyes charged with diCOrierly
9-a.e. e1i fighting, was dismissed.
Ao.ay Essex, colored. arrested by Officer
".Na.ol and Lyics CHARGE with dlsorderly
.-llrsaud fighting, was dismissed.
,A,-oa scksoa, co ored, arrested by tticer:
DAVIS .asrsei with injuriug the property OF
i-e harrow, vas dismissed upon promis
-, 10 teFaI. damages.
-ge Edwards c0lored, charged with assam Z.
-' aud Gazing Richard Ware; case con
Nisar Eepogt-Last night was clear and
wv. Iarc prisoners ana four dodgers were
Al '2est,u.a house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
NO CTRE..-NO FAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVE S
TASTELEss CHILL TONIC for Chiils and
Malaria 1t is simply Iron and Quinine IN a
,astcless form. Children love it. Adult
prefer it to bitter nauseating TONES. Prc,
SOC. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
and King streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

04r,HrsEs OF THE CONFEDERACY -
H. uann annual convention of the
.,,r.s Division. United Daughters OF
n. C51.-Ieracy, adjourned at Apo
-,rox on saturday. A letter was read
.,r fae 3 ack Horse Chapter in regard
7,5- irr-on Davis monument fund
.-i.t was decided 70 ask all the chap
..-.5 respond during the ensuing year
,-f .. make as liberal donations 90
70. be. The following officers w re
Y... E win H. O'Bri n, OF Alex
ur president.
NJ. RUN Early, of Lynchburg, vice
PRESIDENT
N.G-r;rude Howard, of Lynchburg,
.g0iirg secretary.
Mr.. P-rry corresponding secreta y.
Mr.. James y. Leigh, OF Norfolk,
treasurer
Nj, Charles NJ. BIackford, ofLynch-
mrs. historian.
Nr- Fuakhouser, OF Mount Jackson,
.,sper registrar.
Ms D-ll Corling, of Lyncbburg. per
.-ael the duties of page during he
a,yrl,ion.
ay,e-siou Saturday afternoon wa:
l-1.el 10 memorial service to Miss
Winnie DAVIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
Dir. r. c. Flower to Visit Alexandria

Dir. r. c. Flower to Visit Alexandria.
1t will be gratifying to the sick and
afilcted to learn that DR.. r. G. Flower,
the famous and renowned physician,
will be OF Hotel Fleischmann, this city,
Wednesday, October 26, where he can
be seen by all all those wishing to con-
suit him. II you are sick, disheartened
and discouraged don't fail to see him.
He will put you on the road to health
and happiness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New York, Oct. 24.-The stock market
opened irregular this morning and som dc.
vcloped considerable spirit. Sugar game d
about point Government bonds were ur-
changed. Railroad bonds were strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

CovNw CoURr.--Jltdge j. II. Lore
@-sltHg.-B. :. Brown qualified as
ss-ul1istrstrix of the estate of Berg.
swallow, deceased.
=" W. Nottingham was appointed
SI!1ln'strator OF the estate OF Oliver
Nottingham, deceased.
lom. vs. Henry Reynolds, indicted
W conducting policy jury and verdict
I'M. vs. NJ. r. Birch, indicted for
..o1ualc'Ing policy; jurv and verdict OF
,-"y and prisoner tlned $25 and SEN
''IcsQ 10 serve one day in Jail.
n III 'ae gambling cases against J. W,
.1'Ne and James Simmons nolIe
P'Gos54a was entered.
l0n VS.. Tnos. Helmuth, indicted
.O selling liquor without a license
Jury and case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

IHa JOLLY MUsKETEER. "-Jeher-
g.i We Augeis and his own company
~, ~'a Present The Jolly Musketeer"
~, :. -' <; al the Lafayette Square Thea
And s,Si " asnington. The piece is new
n1 nm VI gina! opera comique in two acts,
>'-''c by Julian Edwards and book by
-.''-su- Strange. The fact that she
g, 'a.s opera has been writ.e1 by
l, ,.os l. aaTds, the compose Cf"8eian
n. ,-, Madeline, TT Wedding
sue many other Der uliful 81 -,
has, >D'gau;ee sufficient OF m4sloal
gi, ,'' . ."1iie the supporting company
BE- 81, M. we iu.l cast of characters, should
su, s,Oai'se enough OF a sterling singing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
LOST.

CTOLEN from Sherdan's Point. Va, Sat
y urday even ng a SETTER PUP, seven
months old-brown and white marked. a
reward of So will be paid for his return to
Mr.. G GEORGE AYRES, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
LamYs & Oil Heaters.

vel your attention to speciality we
hive this OIL HFATER& inst what
you need ca cool fall mornings. when yon
do r,t "a 70 light up your stoves or fur
nae. he MILLER OIL HEATER has
somo Improvements this season not found in
any the heater YOU CANNOT TURN
THE NICE Too HIGH. YOU CAN TURN
IT CUT a. EASILY IS A GAS JET. The
cheapest aud best heater made. Simplicity Is
its chief feature No complicated wick move
ment We are the sole agents Come to see
it. and at The same time take a look at our
assoi tment of LAMPS a larger variety than
has ever b en- shown in this city, and tho low
prices ranging from 15c to $50 each Will
surpise YOU.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
, iexa,tdrls 6azettf,
.r EVENING. or. 2l. 1909
LOCAL MATTERS.

,,.noirow At ,6:49 a. IN. and
% F 55 HIgh water 81 4:10 a. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

The Rlcnmond D.s-
is"'.' General Fitzhugh Lee was
.3:cl say saturday, though his trouble
.'"5.- W. .s-.ous. He is stopping at the
50; D y. ,..rsra Gen. Lee has made no
E;'.--, .a.,sri.ng his return to Savan.
Plus ~.ll be guided by the condi
s,. n ~ Mn Lee DR.. Mcclure stated
t'- i.,, nisbt that Mrs. Lees fever
;.''.. .'ssn snd her recovery is now
.s s.. ra her H. J. Cutler, of St.
h., ,.lrreh. Who has been in Ire
Nii' me pas, three months, is ex-
l-i W. p, reach home some time this
The Young Mems Sodality Ly-
yea s-lauging to accord him a
.'-- welcome and reception.
w. n. Henry Treakle, who is we'll
IN his city, is seriously i'll at
,-' ..rs,s Yves moreland county.
D. -'-' - ~ or has appointed Captain Jos
s.e Of Company l, Third regi
"''. .,.-...1u on his staff Col Willard
-'' ~ r..ay he Governor to Philadelphia
mi. scug his first appearance in the
rr,,,.n Of his new rank. Captain
.os saturday received an honorable
" 49, .1ai ,ae q S. service as Captain of
.s.l Iai- Virginia regiment.
~ aucil, who has been visiting
s...,s- This city, has returned 10
--.-,f
g.. ,a..h shoemaker is visiting her
81 s5etn Helm. near Hamilton.
~4a. sss,toD. Of the internal revenue
.-. ,. souc 10 Lynchburg on ten 1 Us
N, Emoads, of Lynchburg, spent
r....i SIN TINS c.ty.
v .s.a 8aiers and family, who have
.nmes 1T Brsddock Heights. have
led 5.tae- home on Washington street.
W..tGr, W J Page. of Alexandria,
a..s Of Gle CARROLL. Lynchburg I'D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24
DIN GOODS.
oSG GOODS.
V Woodward & LOtbIrop
10th, llth and F StS., N. W.
Black Dress Fabrics.

The choicest French, Eng
lish and German Novelties of
our own direct importation are
here in pleasing variety. Spe-
cial attention is called to the
rich assembly Of Black Fabrics
manufactured expressly to our
order by the following cele-
brated makers LUPIN. the
Leader in Fine French Fabrics,
and PRIESTLEY, the famous
English Manufacturer,
Lupin's Chcviot, narrow, medium, and wide
wales, rough and smooth finish, 75c to So so
yatd.
Lupin's Cancels Hair, 81 to $3.50 yard
Lupins Serge, S1.50 ysrd.
Lupin's Whipcord, 81 to 81 yard
Lupin's Silk and Wool Creponette, 50 and
SO yard.
Lupin's Split Twill Diagonal, $125 to 50
yard.
Lupn's Armurcs, 81 to 81 yard
Lupn's Poplins, 81 to 81 yard.
Lupn's Granite Cloth, 81 to 81 80 yard
Lupin's Canvas Cloth, 81 to ST. yard.
Lupin's Novelties, $125 to 81 % yard
Pricstly's Silk warp Henrietta, 81 to So q
yard.
Priestley's silk.warp Eudora, 81 so to
81 50a yard.
Priestley's silk.warp Melrose, 81 so a yard.
Priestley' s 61-iuch Cravenette Serge, S1.75
yard.
Priestley's Atwood Cheviots. 75c to St.75
yard.
priestley's Crepons, Caniche, All-wOol and
Silk and Wool Poplin, Silk and Wool Crepe
Cloth, Striped MatlAsse, Corkscrew Cra7enette,
Popins and BengaInes.
First floor.
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Alexandria Market. Oct. "a.

The grain market opened firm, the decline
of Saturday having been recovered. Coun-
try Produce is tirmer and Eggs arel higher.
Provisions are firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

,.gss rRoBABIL1TIEs.--For this
SA1H'' warmer tonight; Tuesday
a,l i'.' .. slt.. c.oa:iueSs; fresh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-24

Provisions are firm.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Oct 81
Cattle The small supply OF cattle was dis
posed of at unchanged prices; choice steers
So. 45a5 IS; medium $4SOa5 beef steers
S1a4.75 stockers and feeders S3a4 90 bulls
81 4OA4. % cows and heifers $3.oOa4.23 ;
calves So 25a7. SO; Western rangers 81 Goa
4 so Western fed steers $4a5. 90; Texas
grass steers S31oa4 %, Hogs.-There was
universal surprise at the exceptionally heavy
receipts; buyers had things pretty much
| their own way and sales showed 81 average
decline of Zoe; fair II choice So. 1Oa3. so +;
| hacking lots So. 55a3 6711 butchers S3 4Oa
3s5: mixed 3 4Oa3 S21s light So. 40a3 So :;
pigs So. 5Oa3. 65 Sheep Business in sheep
was quite animated at unchanged prices !;
moor b prime sheep $225a4.75; Western
rangers S3a4 so choice yearlngs St.Ioa5 {;
common to choice lambs S3.50a5. go feel
ers $5a5. 10.
! PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET. Oct ~.
Beef Cattle were in good demand and firm.
The quotations were as follows; Extra . IA
aisle. good 47ss5lsC, medium 49sa44c,
common 4L,a4 lac por ID. Sheep we're in laIg-
er supply and easier demand The quotations
were as follows: Extra 43.is5c good AZ
al loc. medium 3a,a4c, common 24l a3l2c
RIB Lambs 4laa6t.c per ID Hogs were
active snd firm ct 5a.ta6cper ID for best West
ems. and 5l4a52. per 10 for other grades.
Fat COWS were in good demand at 2l2a4c
per IT, Thin Cows were steady at IS to SO
or head Veal calves were active at oal l2c
per ID. Mich cows sold well at go 10 SEQ
| per head Dressed Beeves were active at oa
Sl2c per 10.