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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

CHARGED WITH FoRGERY.-Alfred
Lac, 50" OF Alfred Lane, a we'll.
known coiored plasterer of this CITY.
was to-day arrested on the charge of
forging the name of Mr.. NJ
schuler TO check drawn on
the C'tizeus National Bank for So.
When tue che was presented something
wrong was suspected and Mr.. Schiller was
te!epholed Tor He went to the bank and
oec'ared me check 10 be forgery. In
the meantime the youth had been held at the
pahS ana WAS later arrested by Officer At
kinson and locked up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

THE STEAMER WAKEFIELD, which
has recently been overhauled and fitted
with new steel boilers, resumed her
trips on the lower river route tb 8
morning. The steamer Arrowsmith, { f
the same line, left yesterday evening
for Baltimore, where she will be over
hauled, repaired and put in thorough
order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17
MONETARY AND COM NERCiAL

NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-Irregularity char.
acterized the opening of the stock market this
morning. The majority of stocks in the gen.
cial list were down. The entire list became
steadcr before the end of the first half hour
on some disposition to cover short contracts.
Government bonds were unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

DIvoRCE-Iu the Corporation Court
to-day % decree for divorce was granted
Carrie Nj. Bell vs. Samuel l.. Bell, and
the two children were committed TO
the care of Lucy G. Wright and Mary
G. Richardson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

One Minute Cough Cure surprises people
by its quick cures, and children may take 1t
jn large quantities without the least danger.
It has won for itself the best reputation OF
any preparation used to-day for colds, Group
tickling in the throat or obstinate coughs. Z.
G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

DEATH OF A acknowledgement
Miller of Co X, Fourth artillery died at
Sheridan's Point this morning of ty.
phoid f,ver after AIT illness of several
weeks. Sergeant Miller and his family
had rented house in New Alexandria
where they had been living for several
months. His home was in Georgia.
His was the first death among the SOL
dlers stationed at Sheridan's Point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN.

We place on sale to-day the best and most
attractive series of books every offer,d. Each
book is in large and clear type, ndsomsly
printed, full of illustrations and the covers
are printed in four and five coloIs. 16mo:
cloth.
25c Volume.
Among the titles are the followines Rob.
inson CIusoe, Swiss Family Bob nson Alice
in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass.
Child's Story of the Bible, Child's Aife IF
Christ, Mother Goose, Woods Natural Histo-
~. Lives of the Presidents of the United
States Black Beauty, Gulliver's Travels. An
derson's Fairy Tales. Grimm's Fairy Tales,
Grandfather's Chair, &c SC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17
LOCAL MATTERS.

7..,,ns o.. the Gazette would confer a
< I a.'S us promptly of any failure
:,rof p! .-, ~ e4rriers to deliver tho Gazette
i'e I,., guArly. Mail subscribers are
.Nf r,..d 10 report Whenever their
's" ann. .s,e OF lryegu!ar'y-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17
Coal and " God

We have lust completed one OF the latest
improved appliances now in use Tor h"nG III *
coal. Wo can deliver TO customers the bEo
GRADE OF ALL KINDS OF coal, clesil' at
the lowest mar et price-224o lbs TO 'he ION
Wharf snd yard at tho foot OF Prince s'ree''
Office corner Duke and Fairfax streets.
Telephone No. 50 ,or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

,.- J.. S'u want the finest fried, stewed and
,s"- 'Ss'cr5 IN the city go TO Rsmmeis lee
n ,-'@"'' Fried oysters i'll oxes q speciality.
'1'uS room open on Sunday. Home 'Pho,e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

a democratic primary election is being
held in the Eighth Alabama district to-day tc
nominate candidate for congress. General
Wheeler is withou; opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

Truth wears well. People have learned
that DeWiit's Little Early Risers are reliable
little pills for regulating the bowels, curing
constipation and sick headache. They don't
grippe. c. G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17
PoL1oE CoURT.-Mauor @. L. Simp-

FoLIoE CoURT.-Mayor g. L. Simp-
~" preSidjn9.-The following cases
were disposed OF this morning
neury Mason, coloted arrested by Officer
t.!''s charged with Nssssulting and beating
S'2'Q Mason was dismissed.
o., A'''eion Brown, arrested by Officer TIGER
y ,. with being drunk and disorderly,
.''sl RspoH.-Last night was clear and
". IAN VI, Two prisoners and three dodgers we've
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

Pse-oNAL.-Miss Evelyn Morgan is
7..tn. Miss Lillian Silling at Manas-
81.
Mi.. Jennie Davis is spending few
iay, with Miss Sue Shacklett at Dela-
Mis- -hyton, of Alexandria. is the
guest of Mrs. Oscar Barr. Miss Mary
Baker, who has been in this city for
tar summer, went to Middletown be
fore returning to Alexandria, Win
chester News.
Capt 2. H. McCaull and family left
p,yoliau Springs on Thursday and
proceeded to Brookland, d. g, where
they viii make their home for the pres
e0t. They say they have much en-
joyed their sojourn at Paeonian Springs
and We hope they may RETURN Lou
d0un Telephone.
Mis- Viola Gaines, who has spent
The summer here with her grandpar-
e1ts, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. Grim, returned
to her home in Alexandria Saturday
last Mrs. Herring and children, who
have been spending a month with
Frank Hupp's family, near town, re-
turned TO their home in Alexandra
Thursday.-[ Strasburg News.
Mr lie RUdier has returned from Porto
B.c1 He states that James Phillips, of th S
city. who was reported dead, is alive sHd Wei J.,
P,5i E. l. scharf, formerly OF this city,
has accepted the position of Professor of Lar
susge. q, ,le Danville Military Institute.
Ms Virginia B. Corse is guest at tho
CAIRO 30 Lyu.hburg.
Mis- LIZZIE siaymaker, who has been quite
cl Is Huwo ug
Miss Mary Graves is recovering from her
recent .uuess.
Sis, Julia Houck has returned flom visit
60 friends IN Hyattsvil e, Md.
L.tle Eva Dent returned to Mount st.
Agnes College yesterday to resume her stuties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17
Blankets.

OIuHhStD'
Fancy Cotton Blankets. for lounge covers,
bath robes, &c; pretty designs, 75c each.
slkoline Comforts, filled with pure white
cotton, S1.50 each.
White Crochet Bedspreads, Marseilles pat
terms, hemmed, ready for use, 95c each.
From 81 %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

- .a.mo,row al 6:01 and sets at
20 Il N 0e..r S:i- a IA and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

Tim iaf o. ''--'
.......e SERVICES, SC, SUNDAY
~ services at II a. m.
25p I'd. by Rev. Bergman Green.
81 p. flwch.-ServiceS at II a.
ami 5op. m by Rev. ?. P. Phillips,
u. a'. rcl.-Services at II a. IN.
"A -.5l p N. by Rev. G: E Bail.
~. Mn Cbwch.-Mass at Z and
n, M oa,. Sermon by Rev. Father
TX Mccarthy. Nespers at 80 p. m.
Lutheran Chmch.-Corner
c.-,.ron aad Alfred professionally
''-- nj p. m. Service ut / | d. m.
;,' Faea- by Rev. c. G. Morbsrt, Of
va" ,,g~7 5qfeim Church,-Suuday
.,,,aI p. $50 a. N. Preaching at | a.
and up. m by Rev. J. E. rhacker.
Prr Ctwcl.-Pfeaching at II q.
,ad so p m by Rev. J. H. Butler.
@ U<.b. EpiS. Church,-Sunday
..-o, a. $3.50 81. III. Services at II a.
he R-y y. B. Masters and $50 p. m
m Rev =. A. Ball.
3GH F9a. Church South.-9:l5 a. m.
sunday school Preaching at II a. m.
s1l Al p. m.
w. l.g. chapel, NJ Z. Church South
cb55n street near Alfred.-Class
~.s.ius al .. IN. Service at $50 p. m.
h, Rev. ] II Wells
lRu chapel, " Z. Church South
sunday school at $50. Services ut II
s.m. n Rev. J. h. Wells. Epworlh
l..agaea' p. m.
II.Po. Chirch.-9:l5 a. IN. Sun
isv ,aoo. Preaching al II 3. m.
by Rev. y. P. Revelle. No service at
f. Methodist Cmch-Lee street,
near Preaching at II a. m.
saIa .t5p. IN. by Rev. Geo. Garrett.
Meeting nj Midland Railroad reading
rous a, I p. m. Service of prayer and
rz.i,r WITH short address.
Aim, House service at 3 p. m.
Nm ciapel (colored}.-Sermon at
Ga.r chapel, H. +. Church (colored)
Racua. at II a. IN. and at 80 p. IN.
b, Rev. William Watts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

A MEETING of the stockholders of Il
N CHESAPEAKE AND COLUMBIA IN
V ESTMENT COMPANY will be he'd at Il 0
Hotel Fleiscbmann. Alexsndris, Va IN
THURSDAY, September 20, between TIE
hours of ) and Z O'Clock p N.
LAURENCE CAVANAUGH, Sec. p tenn.
Ches & Col. Inv. Co seplI lawn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-17

..,cush FxoBABILITIEs.--For this
- nigh and Sunday light va ia.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30

"There you are sensible, Miss Knollys
-doubly so as denizen Of this house,
which Mrs. Carter was obliging enough
to suggest to me was considered by
many as haunted. "
The Strengthening of Miss Knollys'
lips augured no good to Mrs. Carter.
"Now / only wish it was, 1 laughed
dryly II should really like to meet a
ghost, say, in your great drawing room,
which l am forbidden to enter.
"You are not Forbidden" she uttered
hastily. ''You may explore it now If
you will excuse me from accompanying
you, but you will meet no ghosts The
hour is not propitious.
Taken aback by her sudden amenlty,
l hesitated for moment Would 1t be
worth while for me to search room
she was willing to have me enter? No,
and yet any knowledge which could be
obtained in regard to this house might
be of use to me or to Mr.. Gryce. de-
cided to embrace her offer, but first l
must test her with one other question.
Would you prefer" said I, THAT 1
should steal down these corridors at
night and dare it's dusky recesses at q
time when specters are supposed to walk
the halls they once fitted through in
happy consciousness
Hardly" She made the greatest
effort to sustain the jest, but her con-
Germ and dread were manifest. 81 think
had better give you the keys now than
subject you to the drafts and chilling
discomfofts of this old place at mid
night"
I rose with semblance Of eager an.
ticipation.
81 will take you at your word" said
L "The keys, my dear. I am going to
visit q haunted room for the first time
in my life. 5"
I do not think she was deceived by
this feigned ebullition. Perhaps it was
too much out of keeping with my ordi.
nary manner, but she gave no sign OF
surprise and rose in her turn with an
air suggestive of relief.
Excuse me-" said she, "if precede
you. will meet you at the head of the
corridor with the keys
Twas in hopes she would be long
enough in obtaining them to allow me
to stroll along the front hall to the OPEN
ing into the farther corridor, in which
felt a special interest. But the spryness
I showed seemed to have correspond
ing effect upon her, for she almost flew
down the passageway before me and
was back at my side before l could take
a step in the coveted direction.
"These will take you into any room
on the first fioor," said She "You will
meet with dust and Lucetta's abhor-
renee, spiders, but for these l shall
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30
CHAPTER XVII
THE FLOWER tARLOR.

The lower hall did not correspond ex-
actly with the one abote. Itwas larger,
and through it's connection with the
front door presented the shape Of a let
ter THAT is, to the superficial observ-
er who was not acquainted with the
size of the house and had not had the
opportunity of remarking that at the
extremities of the upper hall making
this T were two imposing doors usually
found shut except at }mealtimes, when
the left hand one wasthrown open, dis
closing long and dismal corridor sim
liar to the ones abovei Half way down
this corridor was the dining room, into
which had now been taken three times
The right hand one, had no doubt,
led the way into the great drawing
room or dancing hall which I had set
out to see.
Proceeding first to the front Of the
house, where some glimmer Of light
penetrated from the open sitting room
door, looked the keys over and read
what was written on the several tags
attached to them. They were seven.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30

make no apologies. Girls who cannot
provide comforts for the few rooms
they utilize cannot be expected to keep
in order the large and disused apart
ments of former generation"
"I hate dirt and despise spiders, but
am willing to brave both, " assured
her, "for the pleasure Of satisfying my
love for the antique.p At which she
banded me the keys, with calm smile
which was not without its element Of
sadness.
II will be here on your return. she
murmured, leaning over the banisters
to speak to me as took my first steps
down. II shall want to hear whether
you are repaid for your trouble. l."
I thanked her and proceeded on my
way, somewhat doubtful whether by 80
doing I was making or not the best use
possible of my opportunities.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30
LOST MANS LANE.
Bv ANNA KATHARINE GREEN.
Copyright, 1897, by Anna K. Rohlfs.

Copyright, 1897, by Anna X. Rohlfs.
SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS INsTALLMENTs.
In order that new readers Of THE EN-
oU1RER may begin with the following in
stallment of this story, and understand 1t
lust the same as though they had read it
all from the beginning, we here give a
synopsis of that portion OF it which has
already been published:
Amelia Butterworth, who has done
clever detective work, is called upon ny
Mr.. Gryce, professional detective. O
take nm an interesting case. He tells her
that in certain village several persons
have suddenly disappeared. In this place
lives a family of the name of Knollys. the
children of former friend OF Miss
Butterworth. Mr.. Gryce desires Miss
Butterworth to enter this family for detec-
tive work. Miss Butterworth goes to
visit the Knollys' home, finding there
Misses Lucetta and Loreen knollys ana
their brother William. She dimes with
the family and is taken to her room. She
remains awake during the night, and,
hearing strange noises, goes into the nail
and calls Lucsa ur Se gxes Mr.
Trohm, neighbor visits the knollys;
Lucetta is terrified at seeing him and
faints. Miss Butterworth receives let
ter from Mr.. Gryce telling her that II she
is in danger to blow upon a whistle he
sends her. An old crone called Mother
Jane appears. Miss Butterworth gives
her O quarter, whereupon Mother Jane
repeats 4 curious combination OF NUMBERS;
Miss Butterworth leaves the house and
hears of a young girl formerly leaving
the Knollys house in carriage and being
married before her mother could over
take her. Since then q phantom carriage
is said to 60 through Lost Mans lane at
midnight, suggesting that the carriage
may carry away the persons nysterlously
disappearing. Mr.. Trohm drives MISS
Rntterworth in his wagon. Returning t"
the house she witnesses parting between
Lucetta and lover, whose request for an
answer to his suit Lucetta is endeavorlng
to put off. He leaves without getting Il
favorable reply.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30

whispered about in every lane and cor
ner 1t is common talk in town today.
You must know why, Miss Knollys."
She was not looking out Of the win
dow now. She was looking at me.
II assure you," she murmured, II do
not know at all. Nothing could be
more incomprehensible to me- Explain
yourself, l entreat you. The phantom
carriage is but a myth to me, interest
ing only as involving certain long van
ished ancestors of mine.
"Of course" l assented. "No one OF
real sense could regard it in any other
light. But the villagers, they talk, and
in short-you will soon know, if I do
not tell you myself-more than one Of
them declare it passed through the lane
on Tuesday night.
TUESDAY nightl'' Her composure
had been regained, but not so entirely
but that her voice slightly trembled.
"That was before you came. I hope it
was not an omen"
was in no mood for pleasantly.
"They Say it denotes misfortune to
those who see it. am therefore obvi-
ously exempt. But you-did you see it?
I am Just curious to know if it is Wis
ible to those who live in the lane. 1t
ought to have turned in here. We're
you fortunate enough to have been
awake at that moment and to have seen
this spectral appearance?'
She shuddered. l was not mistaken
in believing saw this sign of emotion,
for I was looking at her very closely,
and the movement was unmistakable.
II have never seen anything ghostly
in my life," said she. II am not at all
superstitious. "
If had been i'll naEHed or if 1 had
thought it wise to press her too closely,
I might have said:
"Then why do you look so pale? Why
tremble so visibly, you whom I have
never before seen disturbed"
But my natural kindness, together
with an instinct of caution, restrained
me. and l only remarked:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30
you may like to acknowledge at the
present moment"

you may Ike 10 acRnoWleo8e as tne
present moment"
A task of some difficulty, but rejoice
in difficult tasks, and before another
half hour had passed had the satisac-
ton of seeing Miss Knollys entirely re-
stored to that state Of placid melancholy
which was the natural expression Of her
calm but unhappy nature.
We visited the shell cabinet, the blue
parlor and another room the peculiari-
ties of which I have forgotten. Fright
ened by the result Of leaving me to my
own devices, she did not quit me for an
instant, and when, my curiosity quite
satisfied, limited that a short nap IN
my own room would rest me for the
evening she proceeded with me to the
very door Of my apartment
"The locksmith whom I saw this
morning has not kept his word" I re-
marked as she was turning away.
"None of the tradesmen here do
that" was her cold answer. II have
given up expecting having any attention
paid to my wants"
"Humph, thought L Another pleas.
ant admission. Amelia Butterworth,
this has not been a cheerful day."
TO BE CONTINUED.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30

The largest was marked IA" Two Of
lesser size had "Gray Parlor" and
Library" severally written on their
tags, which, by the way, were dog cared
and discolored as if years had passed
since they were written on and attached.
"Blue Parlor" designated fourth, and
upon the others saw some such words
as these: Flower Cabinet" 'Shell
Cabinet" Ozark Chamber''-all very
suggestive and to an antiquarian like
myself most alluring.
But it was upon the key marked "a"
first fixed my attention This should
open the large door at the extremity of
the upper hall, and when I made trial
with it l found my conjecture correct,
for it moved easily though somewhat
gratingly in the lock, releasing the great
doors, which in another moment swung
inward with a growing sound from
their rusty hinges that might have been
startling to nervous person filled with
the legends of the place.
But in me the only emotion awakened
was one of disgust at the nauseous char
acter of the air which seemed to envelop
me in an instant. Had wished for any
further proof than was afforded by the
warning given ME by the condition OF
the hinges that the foot of man had not
lately invaded these precincts, I would
have had it in the moldy atmosphere
and smell of dust that greeted me on
the threshold. Neither human breath
nor a ray of outdoor sunshine seemed to
have disturbed its gloomy quiet for
years, and when I moved, as I presently
did, to open one of the windows could
Just dimly see in the distance, l felt such
q movement of something foul and mol
some over the decaying rags Of the car
pet through which I was stumbling that
I had to call into use the stronger ele-
ments of my character not to back out
of place so given over to rot and the
creatures that infest it.
"What spot, " thought l, "for Ame-
liza Butterworth to find herself in, and
wondered if l could ever wear again
the So yard silk dress i'll which was
then enveloped. Of my shoes took nc
account They were ruined, Of course.
1 reached the window in safety, but
could not open it; neither could move
the next. There were l6 in all, or so
afterward found, and not till reached
the last (you see, l am very persistent,
did l succeed in loosening the bar that
held it's inner shutter in place. This
done, was able to lift the window,
and for the first time in years perhaps
let in a ray of light into this desolated
apartment.
The result was disappointing. Moldy
walls, worm eaten hangings, two very
ancient and quaint fireplaces, met my
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30
at1iseellansp,1s geaaiag.

THE MooRs THREATEN SPAIN
A dispatch from Madrid, under date
of November 16, says: Spain, impov-
erished, poor and defeated, is now
threatened with another foreign war.
While her foe will not be as formidable
or powerful as the United States, yet
a condition now confronts Spain which
she does not desire to meet and which
will cause her still further embarrass-
ment, trouble and expense. The Moors
have openly threatened war against
Spain, and are making preparations to
carry the threat into effect. Their
avowed purpose is to drive Spain from
African territory as she has been driven
from the western continent. This they
have desired to do for sometime; but
have never felt strong enough to make
the attempt; but now that Spain is
without a navy, and her army is re-
turning poorly equipped and dissatis-
fed, and with the Spanish treasury
empty, the Moors see a favorable
opportunity to take advantage of this
condition.
The secretaries of state and navy
recently held a secret conference with
the queen regent and Senor Sagasta
with regard to the threatening attitude
of the Moors, and at that time a mes
sage was read from the owner of
large factory in Rio de Orc, situated
in the Spanish territory in Africa, stat
ing that the Moors had attacked his
factory and attempted to destroy it.
The Moors in the province are under
arms, we'll equipped and determined
to oust the Spaniards. Other instances
have been communicated to the gov
ernment at Madrid of the destruction
of private property belonging to Span
iards in the province. The captain
general of the province has also wired
his government that the Moors are
assembling under arms.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30

A Big HoRsE.-The largest horse in
America has been discovered in Illinois.
He stands 20 hands high, weighs $500
pounds, and has never been either
broke or shod. He is nearly pure
blood Clydesdale. Of course, he is
freak, and not likely to be worth any
thing except for exhibition purposes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30

YoUNG MEMS NEW YEAR REsoLU-
T1oNs. ITO be perfectly frank, I have
very little faith in New Years resolu-
tions which are made at the beginning
of year." writes Edward Box in the
December Ladies' Home Journal. "At
the same time, there are people who
fancy the idea of making resolutions
at some arbitrary division of time, such
as the first day of a new year. But
the characters of those resolves should
emanate from ones own heart, and
not be suggested by another. Yet an
excellent resolution for young man
to make is this triangular one: Be in
dustrious, shun all intoxicating liquors,
and put into good savings bank at
least Is cents of every 81 earned dur
ing the year."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-11-30

D9T 1t is said that of the total work.
ing expenses of the railroads, over 60
per cent. goes in various ways to the
wage. .earners.