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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
The Peace Jubilee.

Fer the grand Peace jubilee st PhiIadel
phis, Octc Der 26 and p, the Perpsy.v uia
Railroad Ccmpsuy~Sil sell excursion tickets
from all ticket stations on its line. o Ph'i2.
Gelphis. st rate OF single fare for the rouHd
tnp minimum rate 25 cents Tickets viii
be so q a. q good, 20 ng. October "a 10 y.
snd returning LEAVING PhilsGe!phia 10 Cc'c-
Der 81 inclusive. This jubi'e7 viii be ooe
will be one of the gres est events in tie his
tory OF Philsde]phis and the exercises will be
interesting The President sud his Csbipet
a,e also expected TO Re present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

NIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
v Circuit Court of the county of Alexan.
dria on the 2Sth day of September, 1898.
Roshar Marcy and Margaret A. Marcy, his
wife. pl intitis, against Almira Marcy and
others, defendants. In chancery.
emo. The object of this suit is to rstify
and confirm the partition made of the resl es.
tate Of william Marcy, deceased, situate in
Alexandra county, Virginia, by Henry W.
Febrey, James Donaldson and Samuel Titus,
and 10 obtain dee rec that the heirs of said
William Marcy and their assigns shall hold
the parcels allotted to them respectively in
said partition, in seyeralty.
The defendants Annie E. Powell and
Charles b. Howell, her husbsnd William D.
Hurst, Robert J. Hurst. Fannie q sanger
and Henry ?. Sanger, her husband Annie II.
Mscrae and Nathaniel NJ. Macrae, her hus-
band George ". Payne and Mary c., his
wife; Lille Payne, Freddie Beach and James
c. Beach, her husband; Annie E. Walker.
John E. smith. Andrew Wall, John 4. Pres.
colt and William & Ellis, and the two sisters
of Garrett Porter, deceased, not having enter
ed their appearance and given security, sc
cording to the act OF Assembly and rules of
this court. and it appearing by al affidavit
that ali of sad defendants except the two
sisters OF Garrett Porter are non.residents OF
the State, snd that the names OF the two sis.
tiers of Garrett Porter are unknown, it is
ordered that the defendants appear here with
in fifteen days after publication of this or
der, and do what is necessary to protect their
interests in this suit, and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandra
Gazette. 3 newspaper published in the county
Of Alexaudris, once week for four successive
weeks, and posted at the front door of the
Court House Of this county, on the first day
of the next term of the County Court.
Test: HI. YOUNG. Clerk.
James Cation, p. q. sep29 w4w
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slexsadsia ebssette
DAY EVENING. OCT. Is

y J.E GORDON Is MISSING AT Il
late hour last night nothing mad bee II
heard at the War Department copcern-
ing ths whereabouts of Major and Pay
master Frank Gordon, United States
volunteers, 500 OF Gen. Gordon, Of
Georgia, who has bean missing for sew
eral days. The police OF New York
aud other cities are assisting the Wsr
Department in lis search for this Off
Ger. While on duty in Cuba, Mejor
Gordon became involved in difficulty
and rendered his resignation. He EN-
barked on transport for New York,
and nothing has since been heard from
him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
RAILROADS.
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
w MOUNT VERNON RAILROAD.
In Effect Msy /, 1898.
ZOE WAsHINGTON.

FOB WASHINGTON.
Leave Alexandria, corner King and Royal
streets. also stops at King and Washington,
King and Payne streets, week days, at 90
s %, %, 20 (expresa), 7 As express
5 CO. 8 20 texpressl, 8 30 (express), 8 %,
8 80, 10 90, II o. and II Al g. N. lex
press, and II 25, l 90 (express), OF,
, 90, , 40, 3 06 (e1press), 3 40, 4 Is, 80
express), 90, 5 81 express 10, 8 10
lexpress), 6 %, I CO. 10 (express), s 10,
3 Is, 10 5 and II Is p. II.
Sundays 90, s 90, 8 90, 9 40, 10 80,
II Is a. M. 12 90 noon, u 45, 80, Is,
: 10, 8 10, 10 Is and Il Is p. N.
FOR ALEXANDRIA.
Leave Washington, from the corner
Pennsylvania avenue and 1915 street, week
days, sc, : o., 7 30 (expressl, s 90,
So, 80, 10 20, II 90 and il 45 a.
m. 10 % texpress) II 20 l Is, / 45, O5
(expTess), 2 40, 3 90 (expre.s), 3 20, 50
(express), Is (express), 4 so, . O5. 20
(exuress), 3 40, 6 05 (expEess) 80. 90,
1876 runs to Payne street only, W, %,
10 90, II 20 and II SO D. N.
Sundays As, 40, 8 40, 10 80, II IS
a. m - 90 noon, and ID 40, 30, 10,
800, 345. 40, 515, 6 90, 80,
! ~, . 10. y w. ~ w anu IL ~ y. IL.
FOB MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandra for Mount Vernon, week
days. at 7 OF, s 50, 10 30, il 81 g. N.
and II 81, Al, . 81 8 30. 43, 40 and
Sundays 5l - 80, S 90 and 10 90 q. H.,
- 50. %, 35, 16 and 80 p. m.
Leave Mount Vernon, week days, at 40,
8 "A and Il IA a. m. and y 40, 33,
, 40, 10, %, 5 33, s 20 and 10 20 D. N.
cave Mount Vernon, Sundays, at 10,
9 90 and II 25 a. N. and 40, 3 50, 20,
8 90 and 10 20 p N.
Leave Arlington Junction for Arlington
and Rosslyn hourly.
Baggage $50 pound free checked from all
stations.
Parcels carried on all trains at the follow
ing rates Under 10 pounds. cents; 10 to
% pounds, 10 cents; over % to so pounds,
20 cents
Freight car. led daily, morning and even
ing, in each direction at freight rates.
Tickets are sold at the Offices of the Bail
road Company at the following rates:
Fare, Alexandria to Washington, 10 cents
round.trip. 25 cents.
G. E. ABBOT, GEO. B. PHILLIPS,
General Manager. General Passenger Agt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
Msrbury & Boothe, p q. oct!o w4w

NIRGINIA In the Clerks Office Of the
' Corporation Court Of the city of Alexan.
dria on the Sd day of October, 1898.
". Bladen Jackson, administrator with the
will annexed OF William B. Jackson, de-
ceased, plaintiff, vs. James E. Hibbs and
Ella Brown. Francis L. Smith and Francis
Hufy defendants. In chancery and on
an attachment.
Memo. The object of this suit is to subject
the real estate attached in this cause to the
ayment of the plaintiffs claim, amounting
TO $1.192.41. with interest at the rate of ak
per cent. per snnum from the 18th day of
March. 1895, till pad
II appearing by affidavit filed in this cause
that the defendants. James Z. Hibbs, Eliza
crown and Francis Hufty are non residents
OF this State, it is ordered that said defend
ants appear here within fifteen days after due
publication of this order, and do what is ne.
cessary to protect their interests in this suit,
and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper
published in the city OF Alexandria, once
week for four successive weeks, and posted at
the front door Of the Court House of this
city. A copy-teste:
JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
Lavender and johnson, p. q. oct5 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
SANDow's ScHKME.-A dispatch from

SHADOWS SCHEME.-A dispatch from
London says: Sandow, the famous
strong man. has turoed himeelf into II
limited liability company. He has CAPT
taliz-d himself st 1925 900, in shares Of
IS each. His assets are his school OF
physical culture, monthly magazine
called Physical Culture" and his mus
Gle. The public was invited 10 sub
scribe 10 the stock of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
LEGAL NOTICES.

TINE UNDERSIGNED having qualified
j as administrator of JOHN ROBERT =
- N, deceased, late of the county OF Alexsn-
dTia, Virginia, requests all creditors to pre-
sent their claims, properly verified, TO him.
or TO his solicitor and all persons indebted 10
the estate to discharge such Indebtedness.
ALEXANDER Mex ARICHAR. Admit
Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D. C..
MORGAN e. BEACH, Solicitor,
Fendan Building, Washington, D. c.
sep30 1aw4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

Samuel J. Franklin
Memo: The object of this suit is to sub
jet the real estate artsched in tn cause to
tine payment of the plsintif7s claim, amount.
ing TO $50 with interest thereon from the
1st day of July, 1898, till paid
1t appearing b an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendant, Samuel J. Franklin,
is a nonresident OF this State, 1t is ordered
that the said defendant appear here within
fifteen days after the due publication OF this
order and DO what is necessary 10 protect his
interests in this suit. and that copy Of this
order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette, newspaper published in the city OF
Alexandria, Va, once week for fouz sue.
cessive weeks, and posted at the 'front.' door
Of the Court House OF this city.
A copy-Teste:
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
Msrbury s. Boothe, q. oct!O w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
az > p. m,

the following described Rel Estate, i'm
proved by TEN-Rt ON DWELLING and
;iUT. BUILDINGS. about TWO miles west of
the Aqueduct Bridge, between Che1rsd dale
p o. snd Balistop. and near the residence of
Dr. :. Tabor Johnston. situete in The county
- slexsndria. Virginia. beng All tast tJscI
OF and with the buildings anc Improvements
,hs;eon. in mis- lie tine occupied by Charles
Thompson. deceased. containing four acres,
three rocds and thiity-fcur poles a acres, 3
r ois ~ 81 pries). rs viii appesr by deeds
o; record ~ liter NJ. No. 4. p 494, anc lber
O. No i .l45 Q; tie land records OF Alex
audlia county, Virgins.
Terms OF sale: One third OF the purcha,e
money cash. sid the residue III TWO equal j. =
st>m,nts. payable III one and TWO years, evil
Gdrced by the no Is Of the purchase with
interest from date of sale, the title 10 said
Isnd being reserved until final pay ment. All
costs of transfer to be borne by the purchaser.
JAMES E CLEMENT e. Commrs.
E B TAYLOB, Of sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

hereby certify that the bond required by
the decree rendered on the 14th day Of Feb
ruary. 1898. in the above entitled cause, has
heen given by James E. Clements and E. B.
Tqylor commissioners OF ssle.
sep13 w4w He YOUNG, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
E.S. I.EADBEATER L SONS,

+. 5. J.EADBEATER L SUNS,
WHoLEsA LIE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS
1O5 aLd 107 south Fairfax street,
Dealers in Jrugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi
ciIles Paina, via, Dye Stufs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Gov1s ard Specialties.
Wholesale ageL Is in Northern Virginia 70
J. C. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas & Co.'S
Tinted Gloss and Prepared Pats, &c.
Manufacturers Of standard Pharmaceutc=l.
Preparations
We have made large additions to our stoel
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &c, direct from the manufacturers
We are therefore enabled to supply the trade
with ali goods usually carried by well-sp
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE a
prices ss low ss those given by the best house,
in larger cities AL goods forwarded by frst
iIyight or express after receipt Of order.
Promptness IS our specially. We guarantee
the purity Of all drug, furnished. Core
EA.,-:dsnCn nyi;.Ad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
Leave Washington Leave Alexandria.

n. B. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
at 80 q. N.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS-STEAM-
ER WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon.
days at 90 g. m and Alexandria st . w
8. M, for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours for
st. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
C. w. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN B. PADGETT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
SOLID COMFORT

can be obtained on cold winter evenings,
when the thermometer is dsllying with zero,
when your rooms are heated with our high
grade COAL from the famous Lee mines
Try the superior quality OF our coal before
having your bin filled for winter use, and
you will give Us your order promptly For
baking or heating purposes it is unexcelled.
B. ZIMMERMAN,
u n,nn,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

VIRGINIA In the Clerks Office of the
' Corporation Court OF the city Of Alexan-
dfia on the 10th day OF October, 1898.
Henry La Porte
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
EVERY sROT TELLS.
FALL SUITS TO ORDER SIS.

FALL SUITS TO ORDER SIS.
Worsted suitings, medium snd heavy
weight. Newest and nattiest styles. The
browning triumph of our tailoring experience
Every one of these suits shows four CREST
points of mastership-Material Up-to Date
Grand for Wear and Looks; Workmanship
Every Garment Keeps its Shape, Fit Such as
the the most Critical is delighted with; Prices
unmatched in Alexandria, style and value
counted. Remember we are not conuecled
with sweat shops. All these suits are made
on the premises by first class workman.
R OBERT T. GRIM E s,
MERCKANT TAILOR
AND
GENTS FURNIS HER.
S22 King Street Alexandra, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
Hawkes. Cut Glass

makes the dainiiest WEDDING GIFTS. It
is of tho finest quality and made by the most
expert workmen in the world We have a
beautiful new line of this celebrated make.
at the lowest prices. BUY YOUR GLASS
OF GLASS DEALERS. If you buy it o'
Jewellers ard Dry Goods Merchants who car
~ it as side line, you have to pay FANCY
PRICES. We are constantly receiving new
goods, and it is a pleasure to have you call
often and look over orr good whether you
sre in need OF anyth ng or not. Please re-
member this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
BUCKLINs ARNICA sALvE

TIE BEST SALyE IN the world Tor
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheuu,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Clilblains, Corns and ali Skin E-;a1-
ions, and positively cures fGos, or nc
ray required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For safe by
Err~st J.. Ai'ar
AHNOLD'S BHUhG-U.LtR;. Try this
nnuvaled remedy q. Hesdsrhos Ne';:..i,':a,
Slsepl.Ssness t6rH~-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
8ACHINERT.
WIS A00RE,
MachiniSt. Iron and Brass Founder,
EgPsMETH AND BLACKSMITH

OLD DOMINION voESsl
SOUTH UNION STREET, ALEXANDRIA
Viii furnish and repair all kinds OF Aschine.
~, Iron and Brass Castings Wrought and
CAST Iron Fences, Mil Work, Ship and Black.
zmithing. Edge Tools, ELL Picks, Facing Ham.
rnerH I'D al kinds Of Mill Work made snd re-.
paired 81 the shortest notice and at reasonable
prices.
~ The highest market price paid for Old
Wrought and CSrs Iron. Brss5 and Copper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

A UCTION SALE OF VALUABLE IN.
N PROVED REAL ESTATE IN ALEX
ANDRIA COUNTY, VIRGESIA.
TIE undersigned, special commissioners OF
sale. by virtue of the decree entered IL the
chsncery cause of J. Ford Thompson, gusrd-
iau, etc, vs.. Charles B. Thompson ell ais.
rendirg in the Circuit Court OF Aiexsn..:s
county Virginia. on the 18th day # Febr
AIRY. 1898. will sell st public auction. on tn
premises, in Alexandria county. Virginia. on
MONDAY. OlTOREh 18th. 1898.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

A NICE TOOTH BRUSH with a box of
a Myrtle Tooth Soap for 25c, and tooth
brush with every box Antisspac Tooth Pow
der, as f. q. L.EADREATER a aOKg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

TAMS.-R. C. WILLIAMS'S SUI ERIOh
y JAMS, various fruits, 15c in Lib glass
isrs, 10c in lib cans st
70 MTI RTTPNtc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

4 NEW THING-.NO EUsT-Will polish
a your floor and prevent any dust from
risirE. For sale by
IS LEADRFATER Z SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
SzTABTIEL.D & HALL
DRUGGIaTa

CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAI SIS.
Prescriptions rpscialty.
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farins Cologne; Mag.
nolia, Hedyoaimia, Gersnium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts: Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs best English Tooth
Brushes; full assortment Of Patent Mcdi.
80 Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch, SEES Nus
arine, Spices Of all kinds. snd select stock
Of al articles sold by druggists at prices as low
IS the same quality can be obtained elsewhere
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

-; = JOHNSON & Co.
.EOLEsALE GRW ERs,
~ r;t.aL COMMISSIONS NERCHANTS,
and Dealers in
all KINDS OF LIQUORs.
,,sye on hand Glbeon's Xxx, Xxx, xxx
~ pure Old Bye, Old Cabinet and Monogram
II A;skies also Bakers and Thompson's Pure
Eye Whiskies, to which they invite tie stten.
Ton Of the trade.
Orders from the country for mercandiSe
shau receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guarantee
the highest market prices and prompt returns,
n. E. corner Cameron and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

PARGAINs IN CHILDREN's RIBBED
- HOSE. regular 12lac goods, in seconds,
at 10o, just received st
AC. SLAYMAKER,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

TyHoRP'S AUTIZYMoIIC SOLUTION is
L perfectly odorless antiseptic snd disir-
tectant. For purifying the infected Amos
phere Of sick rooms it has no equal For sale
by E. s. LBADBEATER & SONS.
SOC for quart bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
DRUGGISTS.

ESTABLISHED 1882.
G. LEADBEATEg. c. G. LEADBEATEE.
E g. Lea DBEATER, Jg, J. LEADBEATER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

PEMNANTS EXTRA HEAVY UN.
40 BLEACHED yard wide COTTON, one
yard 10 ten-ysrd pieces. TO run at Il, lust re.
celVeo at A. c. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

DLAIDS and NOVELTIES in Dress Goods
L and WoSsted Effects just received at
A. @. SLAYMAKERG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

MECKTIEs, handsome assortment, st 25
IN and SOC; latest styles, st
ST.AvMIVFp'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

DIEDMONT HOG CHOLERA PRE-
L VENTLVE AND CURE--A sure cure
for hog and chicken cholera For sale by
Z 8 LEADBEATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

D LIZ MILLER's INSECT POWDEP-
4 Just received fresh supply of POLK
AILLER'S ITALIAN INSECT POWDER ST
WARFIF- n & EALJ,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15
TELEPHONE EXCHANr
HELLO

We wish to call Jour attention -
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCEla.5S.c,
AND ITS ADVANTAGES ---,-'6 :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-15

plCYCLE CHAIN BRUSHES will clean
O your bicycle chsin without removing il
10 and 15c each. For sale by
2 6 T.EAnREATER & SONS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-12
THIS STATES DISPLAY
GIVEN MANY MEDALS,
The Omaha Exposition Director.
Want an Exhibit From Wash
ington Again Next Year.

Washlngton's exhibit at the Transmits
sssippi exposition AZ Omaha. which closed
November /. was considered SO valuable
that the directors awarded this state five
medals, one gold, one silver and three
bronze. Although there were other states
that had far larger exhibits there was
none that excelled that from here, and 50
convinced OF 1t are the managers Of the
late fair that they are using every effort
10 have a display of much greater proper
tons at the exposition which it Is proposed
To continue next year.
y. Rudebeck, ,Of Everett who, with l..
h. Armstrong. Of Spokane, had charge Of
the Washington exhibit, returned with his
wife and daughter from Omaha last even
ing lie is full Of enthusiasm over the
good effect the minerals and fruits dis
played had on the Eastern people. and be-
lieves that the advertising received from
that source will prove Of inestimable benz
eft to Washington.
Mr.. Rudebeck said to a Post-Intelligencer
reporter at the Hotel Stevens last night
that he answered thousands OF inquiries
about this state. The samples Of fruit
sent him by the Northwestern Fair Assoc
citation from Whatcom county We're looked
upon with amazement by the Fasteners,
Wko were accustomed TO the small varle-
ties they raised. Who would ever think
of such enormous fruit being grown in
Washington; away up there in the cold
missioner says was heard on all sides
The fruit was awarded a gold medal. The
mining specimens gathered by Mr.. Arm
strong were also much admired and re-
ceived silver and three bronze medals.
Just before / left Omaha" said Mr.
Kudebeck, mr.. Rosewater, Of the Bee.
came 10 me and wanted 10 know what
Washington would do for the exposition
next year. Ii seems there is talk about
continuing the fair another season, OPEN
ing early In the spring. told him Wash
ington would have building and much
finer exhibit.
The minerals that composed the exhibit
were disposed Of AZ the snelter and given
away and the fruit was given to various
persons interested in our resources Eight
hundred pounds of the minerals and some
ef the finest specimens OF fruit have be-
come part OF the museum Of the Omaha
pub..c library.
i got transportation for Mr. Armstrong
10 Lincoln. Kansas City, ST. Louis and
over the Missouri. Kansas * Texas rail-
way, and he has gone on an expedition 10
distribute copies of the Greater Washington
edition oI the Post-Intelligencer lie will
DC gone month or more ana flood that
part OF the country with advertising mat
Ter. MT. Armstrong is hustler and has
done TINS state incdlcuiable good"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-12

rev bridges are to be built. Some of the
material Is already on the ground The
line is 10 be extended from the city OF
Pinar del Rio westward. II is said that the
new construction viii amount 10 thirty or
forty miles.
The Baltimore & Ohio railway has a trav-
cling library for the exclusive Use OF it's
1ioto volumes. This library was started in
1855 with AGO volumes. 5000 OF which had
been purchased. the remainder donated
Several railway companies are adopting
new kind of paper for tickets. The paper
Is of a good quality. but Will hetray any
alteration made on IL in ink. The OBJECT
OF this Improvement is to enable an agent
or conductor 10 detect at q glance any
change or forgery made In 4 ticket. Scalp
ers are displeased with the new invention.
for IL prevents them from committing their
usual frauds upon passengers and the rail-
ways.
on one of the Bavarian transportation
companies children under a inches high
travel free, and those between Il Inches
and feet 3 inches pay half price, and the
ticket collector goes around with a aVe-ioot
rillet This il said also to ~ the practice in
India. where for Europeans al least. it Is
exceedingly difficult to judge of the ages
of children by their appearance, and the
native parents DO not know how 10 speak
the truth
At the annual meeting Of the Oregon
Shor; Line directors, held in New York
October q, George J. Gould, .. II. Kahn
y Fl Hartman, Horace G.. Burt and w.
y Cornish were elected new members OF
the hoard OF directors Mr. Cornish was
Samuel Carr. Oliver Amcs, Horace q
nurf. +, H. Hartman, @, n Kahn and
Wirsiow & Pierce comprise the newly ap-
polnted executive committee