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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Dec. IT,
rattle.-Receipts of cattle were too light to
make market, and quotations in consequence
were almost entirely nominal. Hogs There
was good demand for hogs and prices were
fully as high as yesterdays best time. Hogs
sold all the way from So 15a3.25 for com
mon up to So 40a3.45 for choice to extra
droves, the bulk Of the sales being at $50. 30a
371a, while most of the pigs sold at So. 10a
%. Sheep Limited offerings of sheep
aud lambs sold at steady prices lambs were
saleable at $4a5 60 for inferior to prime
heavy weights and yearlings were quotable
at 81. 15a4 SO. Sheep sold at $250a4. %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
No Right 10 U.iincss.

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, out one who would be attrac-
tive must Keep her health. II she is
weak, sickly ana all run down. she
will be nervous and irritable. If she
has constipation or kidney trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimples,
bIotches, skin eruptions and wretched
complexion. Electric Btters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver aud kidneys and to puri
~ the blood 1t gives strong nerves
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich
complexion. 1t will make q good
looking, charming woman OF g run
down iavalid. Only so cts. at f. l.
Aliens and E. 5. Lsadbeater & Sons
Drug Stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

a BEAUTIFUL FROST The frost OF
Yesterday morning was as heavy as
soy ever seen in this section ana many
though, light snow had fallen during
lie night. The ground, trees, house
tops ST., were covered with the doWng
Goa, white, and when The sun broke
through the fog the frost takes
'ist5l-i ike millions of diamonds,
naairg most brilliant ana beautiful
Spectacle. The Confederate monument
H'5s=u;ed a remarkable appearance.
Ine frost formed on the head and lace
1.-THE brogze statue of the Confederate
soldier, givlng that life-like figure the
'i9earance of hoary headed man ana
ai.r5ct5d the attention Of all passers-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

PERSONAL---VERY.. Bergman Green
is coDfned to his home with grip and
was unable 10 preach at Christ Church
YESTERDAY. His pulpit was supplied by
Rev. lanes Grammer.
Miss Thornton, daughter of Mr.. T. G.
IaorHtoa, is al hunored guest in an
AleXeodria home in which wedding
bells may soon ring Warrenton IL
dex.
DIR. W. E. Dienelt continues seri-
onsly i'll at his residence, No. 716 Queen
street.
DR.. Gatewood, U. S n, left here on
Friday for Havana where he had re.
Gently been ordsre6 to report for duty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
pu11Anr1pu1A CArr1E MARKEr. Dec IL

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET. Dec II.
Beef Cattle were in light supply, with a
good demand; closed firm The quotations
were as follows: Extra 5lhs59sc, good SIS
ass medium 4aaa5c, common 4ass49sc pc,
10. Sheep-sheep were active and finn all
Christmas sheep selling readily. The quota
tions were as follows: Extra 4asia5c, good
4Aa41Lc, medium 3a.a4c. common 212a3i hc
per lb. Lambs 4lba6c per ID, Hogs were
in fair demand, but easier. at 5a5lsc per 10
for best Westerns and 41aa5c per Id for other
gr sdes Fat COWS were in moderate reque3t
at 2lba3 hc per ID. Thin Cows were dull
az So to $50 per head. Veal calves were
weaker at 41ae7c per H. Mich COWS were
steady at $50 TO $50 per head. Dressed
Beeves were readily sold at 6sSa.c per ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

Police UoUar.-Mayor e. 4. Simp
m yresiding.-The following ,@ses
ssrs disposed OF this morning
john Quill, colored, arrested by Ofi-
sr Knight, charged with trespassiing
90 the property OF the Washinston, Al
szandria aud nit. Vernon Railway Co.,
as haed 81.
VIM. Harper, colored, arrested By
Officer Atkinson, for assault and beat
log Kate Turley' @as fined S..
A Young mar, arrested by Officers
Beitis and Knight, charged with being
drunk and disorderly, forfeited 80.
a man, arrested oy Officer Young
charged with threatening ard abusive
anguage, bad his case continued.
Ngt Report.-Lsst night was clear
a1i cod. No prisoners, but thirty-ioui
l2dge-s were al the station bonse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

t :. JURoRs.-'rne following is o
81 Of tae petit jurors summoned tor
tel. 5. Court which meets in this
on Tuesday, January 3. There
sill bs no grand jury al this term:
Water Wambsley, Toluce; G. W. P'd-
voe. Accotink; VIM. a. Crouch. Ciliton'
IE.l Dickersoo, Eaeart; A; B. John
a0. Warsaw; John Dangerfeld, Rlxey'
T4r o E. Hine, Vienns; james. W.
(ldasuce, Boston; Humphrey Young
l4uct; James Hardeuburgh, jr, HARD
Ia5qreo; Wilton Pendleton, Leavells;
e Il. Carter. Farmers Fork; hlSns
Dyer HernGon; A. w. Phillips ano
5an J. Grim, Waterford; A. R. Penn
er;on, Fredericksburg; Y. t. Brown
& r. Gregg, James B. Peugh and E
gcC-ay, Hamilton; VIM. P. Grave
ANUS Schuler, r. e. Grover and VIM
7 Leef, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

DGATH OF a CoLoRBD MAN-James
Piper, one of the besE.known color
Cd Fe.jtents of this city, died in Wash
'aSton, W. here he was visiting relatives,
Yesterday morning. The deceased was
over eighty years OF age, and was an
Ultimate acquaintance of the late Fred
Douglass. He inherited large 70 ale 10
Tie uorhern end Of this city, and WHOM
a cAs s05sequeptly known SIS "Piper
I'VE His funeral will bs held Ia
Ibis city tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

IHE BIyER.-Under the influence OF
~ ml3 weather during the past two
qays most of the ice IN the river has
UoNsu up and run of with the tides
'Ol ,aa- when remains offers no re-
~. aace o navigation. The tug lem.
pAT arrived yesterday with several
!s'sr boats and two schooners and
,st to-day with seven oyster boats for
'1e lower river. A bark loaded with
;,tas., passed up the river yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

YESTERDAY was more like an Octo-
Der than December Sunday. The
temperature was mild, but bracing,
and the sun shone bright. All the
churches were we'll attended and many
persons were on the streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

SUITs.-A suit was entered in the
Corporation Court to-day to set sside
deed OF trust made on Friday by Mr..
w. d. Steuernagel and his mother to
secure certain creditors. Several other
suits have also been entered against Mr..
Steuernsgel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
stops that tickling in the throat. This
reliable remedy allays at once irrita-
tiops OF the throat, sore throat, hoarse-
ness and other bronchial affections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

Pains in the chest when person has
6 cold indicate tendency toward pneu-
monia. a piecs of flannel dampened
with Chambsrlain's Pain Balm and
bound on to ihe chest over the seat OF
pain will promptly relieve the pain aud
prevent the threatened attack OF pneu-
monia. This same treatment will cure
a lame back in a few hours. Sold by
il. Janney. Druggist, 70l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

IgsFINE DlsAsTERs.-Capt. James
|, 6, of the schooner Rsbecca S niti ,
ma reached this port yesterday, re-
Is wo vessels sunk ins the lows :
The sloop Peerless, Capt. Cha.
lssr vent down as far a. Wicomico
s.gw O. the tug Templnr. From that
ra the vessel proceeded under her
IN sail as far as Chs eIine's Island,
,..a a..aor was dropped, as it was
.,.si that the vessel would run
roaul. Although it was not known
1.-THE lime, it is thought that the boat
Nd on lie anchor, which penetrated
,s iul' When an attempt was made
scrar tAe vessel she rapidly filed
nd sank in several fathoms Of water.
ap pager and his crew were rescued
5r4 crew of the Smith. The name
t5e other vessel which went to the
otom of the river is unknown: she
90. ia tow of the tug McFadden, OF
and vent down of Broad
'--a-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

We. Graham. Clerk OF the Circuit Court
OF Fairfax county, Virginia, do certify that
the bond required of Thomas 3. Keith, com.
missioner of sale in the suit of the National
Bank of Manassas vs.. Il. d Blunt. &c. his
been executed by said commissioner, with ap.
proved personal security. Given under my
hand this 10Th day of December, 1898.
W. E. GBAHAM, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
Alexandria Market. Dec. 10.

The market opened quiet with continued
light offerings of grain. Prices are firm at
quotations. Country Produce continues in
fair demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

] ,1,sr.As CELEBRATIONS. - The
Hin SCHOOLS of the several churches
H. 1..y viii have their Christmas
5su5us SIS follows:
.r.. nlycn, Saturday, December
5. 45J p m.
.P.4t-. saturday, Dscemcer q, at
isc. on December IS.
.r-er4u, December Oath, at 7:3O
/ lIory $, on Thursday, December
Il Z. Caarch, Tuesday evening, De-
,..5al PRESBYTERIAN, Wednesday
ryug, December 2S!h.
s9sa Presbyterian chapel, Thurs
revealing, December %.
3,a, Church, Thursday, December
$3.50.
E Church South, Wednesday,
-no.T IS. at 7:30 .. ~.
raiy NJ. E Church, Tuesday, De-
- p, at 1870 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

Constipation prevents the body from rid
ding Itself of waste mattor. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers Will remove tho trouble and
cure Sick Headache, E;liousness, Inactive
Liver and clear the complexion. small su-
gar coated, dop't grips or Cause nausea, Ed
oar Warfieid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
DRY GOODS.
PEN EVENINGS TIL CHRISTMAS.
GIFTS OF USE AND BEAUTY.

Holiday Dress Patterns Of
wool, silk and wool, and cotton
are ready. livery pattern has
a full dress length. We have
made the prices less than we
have been selling the goods
from the piece.
Prints Ginghsms, Porcales in the new de-
signs for sprog of 1899, SOC, Coo, Toe, 81.
81 5 and 81 80 the pattern.
Colored Dress Fabrics, half wool, all wool,
silk and wool, $3.50, 50, $3.50, So, 50, and
So the pattern.
Black Dress Fabrics, Mohairs, Henriettas,
Serges, Cheviots &C., $3.50, So, $3.50, So,
81, and So the pattern.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
MONETARY AND COMMEa3lAL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19,-The stock market
opened higher this morning and then de-
Veioped some irregularity from which il soon
recovered. In government bonds the new
tours and threes were y per cent higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
NO CURE---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TAsTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and
raiaria Il is simply Iron snd Quininc in q
tasteless !orn Children love it. Adult
D efer ii to bitter nauseating Tonics. Price
soc. sold By Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
ana King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
Linens.

Cd Table Cloth, with l dozen Napkins
Pure Linen, from 81 rs to So.
Table Damasks, 25c to 81.
Table Covers in Chenille and Damask from
35c to 81.
Towels from Sc to Soc
Silk, Satin and Cashmere Waists at holiday
prices reduced.
A magnificent line of Applique shams, Blu
reau Scarfs, Table Covers, Washstand Covers
and Doylies, at prices which make them 60.
Silk velvets in black, blue, red, garnet,
and green at 49c
More useful gift things. Lap-robes, Carpet
Sweepers, Lace Curtains, Pocket Books, Card
Cases, Fancy Baskets, Mirrors, Plates, Toilet
Gets, Trays, &C, all OF which we have at way
down prices.
An attractive line Of GENTS FURNISH
INas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

Soothing, healing cleansing DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is the impacable enemy
of ,orcs. burns and wounds. IL never fails TO
euro piles You may rely upon IT, Edgar
Warfeld, jI., corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. DEC. 40, 1898

TUST received a number Of the BROWNIE
~ BOOKS as advertised in The Washington
Post; six for 10 cents; call early supply lin.
cheap at B. E. KNIGHT, 621 King st.
So1d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
local MATTERS

tomorrow at 1882 3. m. and
=. ~, s1 Sster NJ lis q. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

4 49,. -.e.iuE t.tLdtue99 civ Ao'h W.
\ = J ',e ws NOR Taesdsy fresh
....,,s just before the offer
y ' -..r,.. Caureu yesterday morn
i z. IL, Waess entered the choir
VI .. -o.N bis seat at the organ.
ii! '. be- touched the KEYS his
-. ,.,;gs Was in evidence and a
winner o. ne congregation re-
Il = 1ter the services to hear
9''. .-,sn recital which they
3 So1ld .olow. During the
81 rr,,a WAS in the nature
8, ..,.,l no, pourri a few chords
1--WE were rendered which
me liabilities of some of
-, ...:sn-. among whom was one of
.* ..rymsa Tna latter FASTENED
3 ' ", y and suggested that Dixie"
.' ...ss-ou. place for Sunday music
ga. Caurc1. Mr.. Wheat mildly
-i TIE corruption and after a
- Marley ss.i. One word of sweet
france. sir. That tune is not out
~ hi, ambalmed in the hearts of
..ais o.. southern people. I was
..-5.. 30 p Y Nearer My God to
He thel turned to the organ
...sr-i tae recital which had
.s.srrup5d ty this little episode.
n. neat inc many of those who
..rslueI 10 hear Mr.. Wheat play
~. pfurrl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

the 14th day of January, 1899,
offer for sale at public auction in front of the
Royal street entrance to thu Market House in
The city of Alexandria, Va, THREE VALC-
ABLE BUILDING LOTS, located in Fairfax
county, Va, in the square bounded by Wssh-
ington, Columhus, ] tferson snd Greene
streets adjacent to the city of ALI xandris,
being lots No. 5 and on plat of sub
division m dc by D. ]. Howell, of the real
estate of William N McVeigh.
Terms of Sale: One fourth cash. and the
balance in three equal payments at six, twelve
and eighteen months from tho day of sale,
evidenced by the purchasers interest-bear ng
notes and secured by retention of title until
the last payment is made.
THOMAS B. KEITH,
Commissioner OF Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
CHINA, GLASSWARE, &c,
TURKEY DISHES. WINE GLASSES,

TURKEY DISHES, VINE GLASSES,
Egg Nog Glasses, Decanters Dishes for Sailed
Almonds Olives, Cranberry Sauce. Plum
Pudding Trays, the biggest stock OF them in
the city, and at prices within the reach of all.
We want to call especial attention to our
NEW LINE OF CUT GLASS TUMBLERS
AND STEM WARE.
Cut Tumblers from SO per pozen to $40 Cut
Needle Etched Tumblers at T5c entirely new.
Cut Goblets at 1925 and IS Cut Eggnog
and Punch Glasses at 75c dozen. Compare
our prices on Chatting Dishes with other deal
erg Come in and soc our line of low price
goods at SC up. Everything you want in
China and Glassware at the most moderate
prices See the plainly marked goods in our
windows.
Store Open Evenings Until Xmas.
E. J. MILLER & CO.,
No 217 VTNG STREET
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

Extra Holiday Bulletin
SPECIAL SALE HkNDKERCHIEF5-
SPECIAL SALE CLOAKS.-SPECIAL
SALE DRESS GOOD7-SPECIAL SALE
LACE CURTAINS, PORTIERS.-SPE-
CIAL SALE HOSIERY, GLOVES, UN-
DERWEhR.-SPECIAI.s SALE BLANK
ETS COMFORTS, LINENS.
OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF TOYS TO BE
CLOSED OUT ct A SACRIFICE.
WE ARE GOING OUT OF THE TOY
BUSINESS.
SALE MONDAY MORNING.
All SO Carriage for $1.49.
All 75c Doll Carriages for 33c.
All 81 Games for SOC.
| All 81 Doll Carriages for 59c,
All 50c Games for 25o.
All $50 Doll Carriages for 75c.
All 81 Tea Gets for SOC,
All Christmas Tree Ornaments lie.
All 25c Metal Picture Frames 15c.
Handsome line Brc.s. Brac at so per cent.
discount
All 81 Hair Horses 59c
All 81 Erass Bug'es for SOC,
J All 81 Iron Toys soc,
All 10c 10 SOC Toys at half price
Toy Bureaus, Sleds, Wagons, Tricyles and
Hobby Horses at half price.
B-CALL EARLY, THE STOCK IS NOT
LARGE. Ely
WHY NOT SELECT A USEFUL CHRIST.
MAS GIFT FROM THIS LIST
OF SUGGESTIONS.
At $1,9s Lace Curtains that sold for $3.50
pair.
At SOC Lace Curtains that sold for $1.25
| pair.
AT 23c Bleached Table Linen that sold for
SOC yard.
At 16c Red and White Table Linen that
sold for 25c.
ALA; Linen Soaring that sold for 25c
yard.
At79c Fed Table Covers, ton.quarter, that
sold for 81.
At &c Linen Damask Towels that sold for
1870.
At 1880 Heavy Linen Huck Towels that
sold for 18c.
At 25c Large Dsmask Knottcd Fringed
Towes that sold for SOC.
At 39c White Bed Spreads that sold foy
soc.
at 7ec White Spreads that sold for 81.
At 39c White Double Blankets that sold
for 50c.
AT s1.25 White 1914 Blankets that sold
| for So
At SOC Good Size Bed Comforts that sold
for 75c.
At 33c Fringed Tapestry Mats that sold
for SOC.
AtS1.1a Large sse Mcquette Rugs, firing
ed, that sold for S1.75.
| At 25c Chenille Table Covers that sold
for 39c
At S2.49 Chenille Portiers that sold for So
HANDKERCHIEFs 60 AT ANY PRICF.
A HANDSOME BOX given away with
every zoe purchase in Handkerchieis from
12lhc to better grades. Also boz with
every pair of Kid Gloves.
1000 Handkerchiefs at lie esch.
| Ladies' and Gents Initial Hsndkerchiefs,
worth 1Oc, ct &C.
Ladies' scoloped Embroidered Handker.
chiefs, worth 121ac, at SC.
Ladies' Pure Linen Embroidered Rander-
chiefs, worth 25c at 1880.
@oPEN EVERY EVENING. ~Q
A.aIBsnaz..,. &d5s~,.,
3l6 KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

.y rgoBABIMrIEs.-For this
51IAe .s.ine aoad,uess snd rain to-
I1.- rS,. ws NOR Tuesday; fresh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
By E. F. Knox. Auctioneer.
ALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING LOTT

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, Virginia, rendered at its Cc.
tober term, 1898, in the suit OF the National
Bank of Manassas VS.. H. q. Blunt, sc, pend
lug in said court, the undersigned, commits
siouer Of sale, will, about u o'clock m. on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

Silk velvets in black, blue, red, garnet,
and green at 49c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

An attractive line of GENTS FURNISH
INGS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

Silk, Satin and Cashmere Waists at holiday
prices reduced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19
HOLIDAY GIFT LINENS.

New and beautiful Satin Damask Pattern
Cloths, with Napkins to match, exquisite
Damask Tray Cloths, Buffet scarfs, elegant
Hemstitched and Lace Trimmed Doylies, Fine
Towels, &c.
Special attention is called to recent largo
purchase of Embroidered and Guipure Blu.
reau and Buffet Scarfs, Pillow ahams, Doylies
&C., which We Offers at very specially low
prices.
Also special lot of Tapestry Table Covers,
with heavy knotted fringe, in 8 choice line
of coloring, at less than half regular price.
81 65 each. Regularly Sd.
Second floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-19

dec14 WITS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-26

Works which are greedily sought aft.
81 i'll ono generation are neglected in the
next. Booksellers now rarely think it
worth while to give the height Of all
Elzevir or to devote note to an Aldus.
Tho first editions Of the classics, which
in the days Of our grandfathers were
the collectors chief pride, are now fall
en- from their high estate. Ihave bought
recently for 80 shillings fine copy Of
the first edition Of Aristophanes, Aldus,
l498, in handsome binding, with
gauffered edges, which in the first half
Of the century brought prices ranging
from 100 francs to 425 francs. / could
instance other similar cases OF decline
and fancy ! can see symptoms Of giving
way in those books which the modern
collector most Affects
In Paris, indeed, rot" has set in
az regards modern works. Yet the best
bouks in good examples steadily mount
in price. First folio Shakespeares. con
corning which discussion is being con-
Quoted in Notes and Queries, are far
commoner books than is generally
thought. The boom in them was
started by Lilly Of New street, W. O.,
who showed me rows Of first folios
which he never allowed to be sold under
a certain price. These now bring large
sums, aud the tendency is and probably
will be upward. In early poetry gen
orally the prices, once thought very
high, Of the "Bibliotheca Anglo-Post
ica' are now often surpassed. Booksell-
ers of The Letter class tell me that there
is steady demand for good books
Notes and Queries.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-01-26

Virgins, W. Va, jan. q, 1893 The
weather in this region Is remarkable One
day The mercury marks thirty degrees and
the next SiXty-siX
We have had rain, hail, and snow for
two weeks past without intcrmission. Our
wheat looks well and promises large
yield
We have had the usual railway accidents
Last week two freight5 came togeth er,
killing brakeman and wOunding two.
Only three days before II man walking
on the track Was in family killed and IL
week before that another was crushed be-
tween tho cars and torn to pieces $
The B.&O II r Co. are driving heavy
bushes, IN the transportation OF eoll
Daily nnd all night long ponderouI engin
G. of the compound kind, can be seen pull.
ing from forty to fifty great car loads of
coal bound for Newport, Va.
Witnessed this morning sad sight Ia
the shape Of the funeral of an old woman
whose life has been II hard one; divorced
from the man whom she took for better or
worse in her early womanhood, for the
tho last thirty years she has sought her
home among strangers when her married
children tired of her, and being knocked
about from pillar to post" She was per
mitted to die at the home Of her Oldest son
What l saw of the funeral l will now
wv e'l1c l. Hsu Cdubnt SlSnt u u TDuSH
sled drawn by u roughcr looking horse,
bearing the coffin made of pine. Follow.
ing this was the children and grand chill.
dren Of he old woman seeming but little,
IL any, affected by her loss.
They crossed the swollen river at my
house in small sCow at no little risk, and
buried her on hillside of the land she
once owned. $$Gs
You often publish advertisements, but
] never saw any TO beat what cut from IN
English paper. Here are few of them.
Annual sale now gOin. on. Don't go
elsewhere to be cheated Come in here
lady wants to sell her piano as she is
going abroad in II strong iron frame.
Wanted byn respectable girl her pas
sage 10 New York. Willing to take care
of children and u good tailor.
Respectable widow wants washing on
Thursday.
Wanted n boy who can open oysters
with u reference"
"Bull dog for sale, will cat anything,
very fond Of children.
Wanted boy to DO partly outside and
partly behind the counter w. Is. W.