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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

The sooner cough or cold is cured with
ont harm to the sufferer the better. LingeI-
ing colds are dangerous. Hacking cough is
istressing One Minute Cough Cure quickly
cures IL. Why suffer when such cough
cure is within reach? 1t is pleasant TO the
taste. Edgar Warfed, jr., corner King and
Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08
MONETARY AND COM Y gRe!

NEW YoRg, Dec. 9.-The stock market
during the mornin; wss active aud irregu ar.
with good distribution of business among
comm ssion houses There is good genera
demand for stocks The bond market d.
very strong. The stock III .rket at noon was
generally improved and strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

THE CANAL BILI.--The amendment
to the Nicaragua canal bill, introduced
into the Senate yesterday by Senator
Morgan, and the co@oanying sup
Elemental report OF the Senate COM
mittee prepared by Mr.. Morgan,
indicates that the committee has
determined to disregard the claims
of slls parties unfavorable to the
construction and control of the canal by
the United States, and devote It's ener-
gies TO procuring legislation for the i'm
mediate acquisition by the United
States of the rights and privileges of
the Maritime Canal Company as the
first step toward the construction of the
canal. The claims of the Cragin-Eyre
syndicate are severely attacked, and
the action Of the President and Con.
grress of Nicaragua are referred to in
vigorous terms.
Mr.. Morgsn's amendment authorizes
the immediate issuance of s.. 900 600
worth OF bonds for the redemption of
all outstanding stock, except that held
by the governments of Nicaragua and
Costa Ricas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08
TIE wisdom of the Spanish manan

The wisdom of the Spanish manana
policy has been again strikingly ex-
Inhibited in the case OF those holders of
Virginia coupons who failed to refund
them, as, by the late decision of the U.
s. Supreme Court, all such coupons
must now be received, at their face
value. in PAYMENT of taxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08
Alexandria Market. Dec s

The offerings of grain to-day were .z..
aud the So es made were at unchanged a.
tons Country Produce is in mo active ae'
mand and as the holidays approach price re
stiffening. Turkeys are unchanged,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

DIR. BULLS Cough SYRUP CURES ALL
throat troubles. Why wear out your
throat by incessent coughing, when
this reliable remedy can be bought for
only 25 els. a bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

DIR. BULLS Cough SYRUP CURES
Group. 1t has saved the life OF many
child. Mothers, keep this medicine ".'
ways on hsDd; it will save you many
restless moments. Price 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

Late 10 bed and early to rise, prePai Z.
man for his home in the skies. But "a y 1.
bad and Little Early Riser. the phi l-s ,
makes life longer and batter and wiser. -
gar Warheld, jr., corner King and Pm st'ee'1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

Lieut.. R. P Hobson will be in Rich
mond Friday night to attend the char
.jty ball, society event,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. line, all sty les,
N at a. C. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08
THE CoLoN.-The Navy Department

THE CoLoN.-The Navy Department
has communicated with the command
ant of thu navy yard at Norfolk, with
view to bringing to Washington, for
display in the Navy Department, the
coat of arms of the sunken battleship
Cristobal Colon. This is a splendid
specimen Of bronze work, and if its size
will admit it will be placed upon exhi-
bition in the large reception room OF
the Secretary of the Navy.
Assistant Secretary Allen, who is III
rectly in charge of The wrecking opera
tions of the Spanish vessels, has been
informed that the Neptune Company,
of Sweden, has dispatched vessel with
a number of divers to the wreck of the
Colon. They will make thorough it,
spection of the hull under water, and
upon their report the company will
base its proposition to the department
to attempt to float the vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

NEW BUCKWHEAT FLOUR Az
N CHOICE CREAMERY BCITEB, u
prints. just received BY nrp,-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

The postofiice building at Hopewell, few
miles from Trenton, N. j, was entered by
buglars about 2 o'clock this morning. The
safe was blown open and fifty dollars worth
of stamps carried away. The job was the
work of experts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

II YOU WISH SOMETHING REALLY
L FINE try cur FINEST O0LOA6 'nc
TUNPOWDER TEAS. -.,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

EMNANTs EXTRA HEAVY t''
% BLEACHED yard. wide COT toN, . .-..
yard 10 ten-yard pieces, to run ct H.; vs.. ~
ceived at A. Z. SLA MAN -
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TOE LIGHT WEIGHT, medium "s'su'
T. and heavy wool UNDERWEAhs, gg ~ -
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A UNIT JEMIMA'S PANCAhE ( 49,
"a just received b. ,or PRIV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

A UNIT JEMIMAs PANCAAE 70
- fresh, for sale By ,srr RrRE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-08

nARE CAPE COD CRANBERRlE9 sl a..
~ PURE PUCKWHEAT FJOU = i,. io' 5'''
q MILE:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17

a pioneer Of prominence in the North
west. He conducted the then incon-
siderable business attached to his posi-
ton In a small one-story log house
which stood On the river bank between
jackson and Robert streets.
One-half Of the diminutive headuuar-
tiers building was occupied by a shoe
maker. The duties Of postmaster at
that time consisted Of receiving the
sacks of mail from the stages when
they rolled in from their long overland
trips, Or catching the bags as thew
were tossed off the deck of steamer.
distributing the letters IN an alphebet-
lcally arranged set Of pigeon holes and
waiting for the citizens to come around
and call for their mail
The postmaster would occasionally
intrust the burden of his duties to his
neighbor the shoemaker. and shoulder
his gun and accompany a few fellow
toWnSmen on a trip into the country
looking for Indians, Or possibly a horse
thief
In 1549 TIE postoffice was moved to a
small log building that stood on the
corner now occupied by the Merchants
hotel, Jackson street and Third street.
Jacob W. Bass, who owned a ware
house on the river bank, was appointed
postmaster on July of that year.
The postoffice proper was conducted
In the front room of the ground floor,
which was also used as the office of a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17

George j. Mitsch. druggist. corner Seventh
and st. Peter streets.
Charles F. Pusch. tailor, corner Seventh
and St. Peter streets.
P. Schollert, wall paper, 466 st. Peter street.
ner Seventh and St. Peter streets.
Mitsch Wagon and Carriage company, $3.50
West Seventh street.
st. Paul Furniture company. 162 West Fifth
street.
Ernest F. Lemke florist. 81 West Seventh
street.
Defiel, the Jeweler % East Seventh street
j. G. EarhuT Company, musical instrume nts
% East Seventh street.
Cole, the Shoe Man, 81 East Seventh street
F. G. Brady G. Co., wines, AZ East Seventh
street.
Louis c. Cavtzel restaurant, So East Sew
enth street.
Weidenborner & Co.. wall papers. So East
Seventh street.
NJ. Albrecht, jeweler, 156 East Seventh
street.
Neff & Rosenquist, druggists, 1872 East Sew
enth street.
F. A. Upham. optician, Ill East Seventh
street.
Charles e. Danneberg, furrier. 155 East
Seventh street.
R. A. Becker. drugs, A2 East Seventh
street.
B. Simon. liquors. corner Seventh and
Broadway.
c. C. Bergh, jeweler. 81 East Seventh street.
G. H. Altner, tobacconst 81 East Seventh
street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17

conscientious study. He spoke of the two
well known Germans, Herr Winthrost and
Herr Mallincort.
Our nation will need prominent men in
Catholic life," continued the speaker. land
as the necessity for such Catholics of promi-
nence becomes more and more apparent the
question arises: Where will they come from ?
There Is only one answer; from the subor-
climate courts of the Catholic Order of For
esters."
Mr.. Thiele mentioned the new fraternal
insurance system and said that the Catholic
order OF Fcresters furnished 81 COO Insurance
Tor the average expenditure Of two cents per
Gay. po-
The speaker expressed his pleasure at see
Ing so many ladies present and closed by
thanking those in attendance for their wei
Rev. Father Dominicus, Order Of St. Ben
edict, and priest Of the Assumption church.
delivered short address respecting the ST
Peter chapter No. 101, and warmly Welcomed
MT: Thiele on behalf Of that chapter.
=. j. L'Heraut, of Minneapolis court, No.
I1S. extended an invitation to the st. Paul
Foresters to attend the reception in honor
or MI. Ihiele, which will be held at Forestry
6 5ali; Minneapolis. this afternoon. All who
deslred TO go were requested to be at the
corner OF Hennepin avenue and Fifth avenue
at o'clock. The different courts Will march
from there to the hall.
selbert's orchestra dispersed music and re.
IreSnments were served
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17

house. For the sick room its advantages
are at once apparent. The cabinet Is air.
tight and waterproof, so that the vapor can
not possibly escape into the room. The cab
met Is amply large enough TO comfortably
hold an adult.
There have been so-called bath cabinets on
the market for years. and have sold not upon
their merits. but because there was an urgent
demand for such a bath. The New Improved
Cabinet made by the Toledo firm. is tho
only practical article Of the kind. is strongly
and handsomely made. and It's manufacturers
GUARANTEE RESULTS.
They assert positively. and their statements
are backed up by an array Of testimony from
persons Of influence in their respective towns,
that their cabinet will cure nervous debility,
clear the skin, purify the blood. cure rheu-
matism (they offer $50 reward for case that
cannot be relieved: cures women's troubles,
night sweats, insomnia and ell diseases Of
the nerves and blood. 1t
WILL CURE A HARD COLD
with one BATH and for such purpose, it is
really q household necessity. 1t is, Of course,
the finest and most luxurious and beneficial
bath Imaginable. but Its real value lies in its
marvellous power to draw out Of the system
the Impurities that cause disease, and for
this reason Is really godsend to humanity.
HOW TO GET ONE.
Readers who are sick or suffering from any
Of the diseases referred to above should have
one Of the remarkable cabinets. The price IL
wonderfully low. Space will not permit Of
detailed description of the cabinet, but 1t will
bear out the most exacting demand for prac-
ticability and curative properties Write to
Mollenkopp & McCreary. 634. 636 and 63S Sum-
Nit street. Toledo. Ohio, and ask them to
send you their pamphlets and circulars
describing their Improved Thermal Vapor
Bath Cabinet. The regular price of the
cabinet II IS and 1t would be difficult indeed
to imagine where one could invest that
amount Of money In anything else that can
promise SO much real. genuine health, vigor
and robust strength. Write today for full in
formation. or. better still. order a cabinet
You won't be disappointed as the makers
guarantee everything they ship. Their refer
ences are the Toledo Savings Bank and Trust
company. any express company. Mercantile
agencies. or any business arm In Toledo.
Do not fall to send for booklet. az It will
prove very interesting reading.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17

years the postal service Of ST. Paul
mas grown from the crude facilities
offered by post trader to the elabor-
ate system Of the present day
Instead Of the two-room hut of 1886
the postal service will soon be conduct
ed from the me gnif1cent structure now
in course Of erection on Fifth street,
adjoining Rice park, picture of which
accompanies this article.
st. Paul has had twelve postmas-
tiers. including the present official, Rob-
ert A. Smith. In the fifty-two years
of its existence the postofffce has been
moved seven times. and it is expected
that the eighth transfer will be made
not many months from now, when the
department will occupy the new post
office building spoken of.
The first postmaster of ST. Paul was
Henry Jackson, an Indian trader and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17

street, on the left hand side going
down.
William H. Forbes took charge of the
postofflce on March 18. 1863, He was of
the firm of Forbes & Kittson, Indian
traders and dry goods merchants. The
late Commodore Kittson was a member
of the firm. ~
Mr.. Forbes was at. one. time gov
eminent agent on the Sioux reservation
While Mr.. Forbes was postmaster the
office was again moved. This time the
postal quarters were moved to a two
story brick building on Bridge square.
overlooking the Mississippi, river. Since
then an addition has been made to the
structure, and 1t is now used as a beer
garden, known as the '.Tfvoli."
Here the personnel Of the local post
office department was Increased by the
addition of a clerk to help in the dis
tribution of letters. The Clerk. or as
sistant postmaster, was also superin-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17
AA3
ST. ANTHONY PARK.

The lecture which was to have been given
on Thursday by Mrs. Henry Burbank, has
been postponed.
Miss Lillian Gibson entertained on Tues
day evening in honor Of Miss Anger, of Lit
tie Falls.
The st. Anthony Park School union will
meet Friday in the Congregational church at
p m.
large number Of friends CT Mr.. and Mrs.
John Merrill surprised them on Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Holbrook have removed
from the Park to Brook Park.
The Wah-taW ahs met Tuesday at the
home of Miss Alice Herman.
The Ladies' society will meet with Mrs.
Iisdall on Tuesday at 23O
Mrs. Charles Aldrich was hostess to the
Ladies' Guild on Tuesday.
Miss Lillian Gibson gave dance on Friday
evening in Churchill hall.
The Ladies' Reading Circle met with Mrs.
Hunter Friday.
To Hartford and NeW HaUen
Only s14.O0 via the Burlington. Ticket office,
400 Robert street QIotcl Ryan. Telephone
&c.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17
Be sure to see them.
RECEPTION TO THEO B. rHIELE.

High Secretary of the High Court
of the Catholic Order of Forest
crs Is In st. Paul.
A large number of members Of the st.
Paul Catholic Order Of Foresters greeted
Theodore B. Thiele. of Chicago, at a reception
held In his honor last night at Sherman hall.
Mr.. Thieie is high secretary of the h gh court
and Is here for the purpose Of becoming bet
ter acquainted with the local order.
Matt Egan acted as chairman and made q
few appropriate remarks in introducing Mr..
Thiele, who spoke interestingly on the order.
Mr.. Thiele expressed his pleasure at being
with the st. Paul Catholic Order of Forest
ers and said that he could not choose bet
ter subject to speak on than the order ITSELF
He dwelt upon three important features Of
the order, the educational feature, the in
surance feature and the social feature.
Anent the educat onal feature Of the order
Mr.. Thiele said that as the order was gov
erned by the same system which governs the
United States much can be learned by study
Ing the method used IN the order.
He mentioned many prominent men of ma
tienal repute and said that they had gained
their pinnacle Of fame and honor by an ap-
plication to the details Of government: hg
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17
a G0DSEND TO HUMANITY,
0han nvens Device That Sure Cure All Diseases Rheumatism
Weakness and All Forms Constitutional Sickness
Used Declare to Be tho Most Remarkable nvigoranf
Ever Produced for Man. Woman Child.

your cabinet came. one week ago. Today she
10 around the house. the swellings in her
hands and arms gone and is getting perfectly
well. Our doctor was very much astonisned,
and says he will recommend the cabinet"
Quite = number of others write in similar
strain, and there seems to be no doubt but
what the long-sought-for means Of curing
rheumatism, Bright's disease and all urinary
affections has been found. Others write Of
various benefits. one Of the principal ones
referring to the bath cabinet as
A FLESH REDUCER.
It is important to note that the inventors
OF the cabinet guarantee that flesh will be
reduced at the rate Of i've pounds per week
II the baths are taken regularly. That is, Of
course. a good scientific reason why the cabi-
net accomplishes the fact Of reducing flesh.
and these points are well brought out In q
very Instructive little book, issued by the
inventors. As means to
CURE SKIN DISEASES
the cabinet is unQuestionably the finest thing
in the world. People who have been testing
patent medicines. spring tonios and blood
purifiers. should get into vaper bath cabi-
net. and 1t won't be long before they have q
skin as smooth, clear and glossy as the most
fastidious could desire. The great feature Of
this bath cabinet is the fact that 1t opens
the several million pores all over the body,
stimulates the sweat glands, and thus all
the impure salts, acids and moisture III tina
system are liberated In a natural manner in
stead Of overworking the lungs. kidneys,
bladder and the liver. Attached to the bath.
II desired, is
COMPLEXION STEAMER
In which the face may be given the same
vapor treatment as the body. This produces
the most wonderfully brilliant results, and
will undoubtedly be popular with the ladies'.
Wha&ever will hasten Precipitation, every
one knows will prove benefit. Turkish
baths. massage hot drinks. stinaulants and
hot foot baths. with quinine doses Internally,
are all known to the majority OF people as
beneficial. but the best Of these methods
becomes crude and insignificant when COIN
pared with the convenient and marvelously
curative power Of the cabinet bath az referred
to SHOVE. The cabinet IL known as the
NEW IMPR9syNR THERMAL vAPoR
Bath Cabinet. ana was patented In October,
1895. b Nollsnkopp 4 MeQfeary, Toledo, Ohio,
who ~ III sole Maxufaefifers.
pleasant feature Of the cabinet Is that
IT IL 20 Constructed that It may be folded
nat In small space spd put behind . door on.
Ct the way. People building houses may thus
dispense with the costly bath room, as the
bath cabinet can be used in any room In the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17
A Beautiful Girls AMiction.

From the Republican. Versailles, Ind
The fuckers of Versailles, Ind. like all
fond parents, completely wrapped up in
their children Their daughter, Lucy in par
Is fifteen, and from strong, healthy girl,
three years ago. had become weak and kept
falling off in flesh. until she became mere
skeleton. She seemed to have no life at all.
Her blood became impure and finally she be-
came the victim of nervous prostration. Doc
tors did not help her. Most of the time she
was confined to bed, was very nervous and
irritable. and seemed on the verge Of st.
Vitus' dance.
"One morning" said Mrs. Tucker, 1.-The
doctor told to give her DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People which he brought
with him. He said he was treating a similar
case with these pills and they were curing
the patient. We began giving the pills, and
the next day could see change for the bet
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17
SHEEP RAISING IN MONTANA
w. G. Conrad, the Great Falls MIL
1ona1re, Says 1t Is a Big Indus
fr,xy

tonaire, Says 1t Is Big Indux-
try.
w. G. Conrad, the Great Falls mil
lionaire banker. stock man and mer-
chant, was a guest at the Ryan YES
terday with his family.
IN speaking Of the Montana stock
business Mr.. Conrad said:
/ think the number of range cattle
shlpped East this year will be greatly
III excess Of previous years. Beef and
mutton n, VIII necessarily go much higher
II the nation should become engaged
IN war. Even at the present prices
Whlch are much higher than those pre-
Valling In 1897, there is vast sums Of
money made In mutton and beef. The
cattle business during the last year
mas not been what might have been
expected, but the cattle men are look.
ing forward to good year and think.
taxing all in all, the future of the ca:-
Tie INDUSTRY Of Montana is certainly
bright.
In 1896, 100000 pounds Of wool was
shipped from Montana sheep; last year
loOOO,000 pounds went out Of Montana.
ana think this year the clip will range
anywhere between twelve and fifteen
million pounds. Montana sheep are
raised principally for their wool al
though there are men who make a
VI oIeeuiuS HHe Sneep, and
the climate and geographical condi-
lions of the state are most favorable to
the perpetuation of fancy stock 1t has
been claimed by Australian breeders
that the United States, and Montana
especially. will never be able to com
pete with the Australian product. This
Is not true. We can breed just as fine
sheep In this country as they. We
nave all the facilities and experience
TO do 1t. The finer the sheep the finer
the wool, of course. and the high price
Wnicn our product commands abroad
certainly bespeaks of the skill of orr
sheep raisers in the business.
The sheep and cattle business of
Montana is growing from year to year,
and yet there are hundreds Of thou
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17
STATE FIRE UNDERWRITERS
Movement fer the Organization of an
Association Is Started by john
Rogers Jr.

ROscES
John Rogers Jr. state committeeman or
the National Association OF Local Fire IN
derwrters, has begun the movement for the
organization of a state association. He has
Issued circular letter to the local agents
of the state, calling their attention to the fact
that such associations have been organized in
most of the other states, Western as we'll as
Eastern. and that they beneficial to the
fraternity In general.
The letter urges that early meeting be
held in st. Paul for the formation of the
ganizaton. No date is fixed, but it Is expected
that after correspondence with agents in
different parts of the state, it will be set for
some time in May.
This matter talked up to some extent
last fall. bat nothing accomplished, ow-
ing to the conflict between the union and the
non-union companies. The war in this drec-
ton has been ended, and it is now believed
that a big state organization can be formed
that will be Of great benefit to the LEGAL
agents. All other branches CT the business are
organized and the instances not a few
where the local agents have been given the
worst of q contest because they were not
organized TIE object OF the association is the
mutual benefit of the members. Meetings are
to be held. and the insurance business in gen.
eral discussed Mutual protection and the
promotion of social intercourse among the
local agents is made the chief point Many
agents from other towns have already eX-
pressed their desire to form an association of
this kind. and it Is believed that 1t will be
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-17
DECLINED THE INVITATION

o"cers OF the Third Regiment Ask
ed to Consent to a Reception at
the Commercial Club.
me commercial club has extended an In
TS:u 10 Col. Page and officers of the
l Inlrd regiment to be the guests of the cub
tomorrow. VI '1ie ciup
IT was proposed that the department off,
cers De given testimonial in the nature of
a Farewell reception by the citizens of ST
Col Page advised Secretary Slime. of the
ciuo, that he was obliged to decline the in
vi s on behalf of himself and fellow
Selncers, as the regiment expected to leave
i itr the South on Monday. In any event
u would be impossible for the officers to ac
cept, as they are overwhelmed with work
at this critical period o' IL
me colonel expressed his sorrow and the
sorrow of all the post officers at the i'm
possibility OF their attending the proposed