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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15

CHANGED HANDs.-Mr. VIM. Steuer-
nagel has disposed of the Exchange
and Ballard House to Mr.. II. P. Hell
wig, who will in future conduct that
well.known hostelry. Mr.. Steuernsgel,
it is thought, will continue the hotter
business in Washington or Newark, n.
]. His many friends wish him album
dant success wherever he may locate,
through they regret his determination
to leave Alexandria. Mr.. Helwig is an
adept in the hotel profession and he
will devote all his energies toward
maintaining the reputation the Ex-
change and Ballard House deservedly
enjoys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15

KINDERGARTEN.-At the last regular
monthly meeting OF the directors of the
kindergarten the lady in charge of the
r7ork reported marked Improvement in
the children in many ways. Besides
tbs paid assistant, two volunteer assist
arts are in regular attendance. The
kindergarten is now prepared to accom-
modate fifty children. Visitors are al
ways welcome, and those who have
come have shown much interest in the
work. Contributions amounting to
$131 have recently been received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15

POLICE CoURT.-MayOr G. L. Simp-
son presiding.-The following cases
were disposed OF this morning
Florence Livingston, arrested by Cf6ceT
Knight charged with diso,dsrly conduct, had
her case continued. "a,
Isaac Edney, coored, arrested bJ OH GERS
Rettis and knight charged with being drunk
and disorderly, was fined 50.
andrew Lomsx and James WEBB coiofea'
arrested by Officer Beach charged with being
drunk and disorderly. the former gas hneo
50 SO and the latter was dismissed:
Della Jenkins, colored, arrested by lhceis
6 Sur and disorderiy. was dismissed.
Isaac I,, Cheek, coloied, arrested by Othcets
Roberts J''riy and Howson charged with breaking q
win6ow was dismissed upon promising 10 'e'
pair damages. -. or-os+ad nv
oficers Lyles and Wilkinson charged VIII
s assault and beating Catherine Gray was
nn Tiybt Report-Iast night was clear ana
cool. seven prisoners and sixteen 'oogerS
were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15
THE NEW COURT HOUSE.

Alexandria county will celebrate a
general holiday tomorrow, when the
new court house on Fort Myer
Heights will be dedicated Gov. Tyler
has sent letter of acceptance to Geo.
P. Saegmueller, chairman of the board
OF supervisors, and it is expected that
he will make the address of the day.
County merchants have agreed
to suspend business on that day, and
it is said all Offices in the county will
be closed. The Circuit Court for the
County now in session in this city was
this evening adjourned by Judge G. E
Nicol until Thursday so that all the
officers Of the court could be present at
the dedication.
4 reception committee and special
| ladies' reception committee have been
appointed to see that ell the guests OBJ
tain every possible comfort. At the
conclusion of the formal exercises
which will begin at 2 O'Clock in the
evening, banquet will be served.
The new court house is of modern
style of architecture, built OF the best
red pressed brick and trimmed with
stone, with commanding clock tower
rising to height of $50 feet; the fret
story being occupied by commodiou:
rooms. to be used as Offices by tbs
court clerks, supervisors, superinlend'
ent of schools, county treasurer, com
missioner of State and county revenues
and county surveyor, while 10 the sec
ond story is the large ard hand~cm>
courtroom, with lofty ceiling, sioieG
walls, and modern construed judges
stand, witness and Jury boxes, &c, arc
also neat private room for the judges
and offices 70. tbe commemorative at
torney and sheriff, and room eacf
for the grand and petty iuries. The
structure is practically fire proof and
all the rooms are heated rs steem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15
The Rest Plaster.

A piece OF tiarnel damped with Cham
berisin's Pain Balm ard bound on to
tbs affected parts is superior to any
pla-te-. When troubled with pain
in h. chest or side, or lame back,
givs Il trial. You are certain TO be
MOI pleased with he prompt re-
he - i sfords. Pain Balm is also
a certsi ule for rheumatism. For
sale by ). E. Janney, Druggist, FOL
King ar, +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15

No TIDINGs.-Nothing has been
heard of 7. L. Calls, the insurance
agent, who left this city on Satur-
day and left note saying that his
body would be found in the Potomac.
The impression prevails, however, that
he has not committed suicide, though
some of those best acquainted with him
believe be has made away with himself.
It is reported that Calls recently Sc
cured money on promissory notes from
several residents of the city who now
fear that they will never get their
money back again.
One Of the agents of the Metropolitan
insurance company called at this Office
this evening TO say that the report at
the station house mentioned yesterday
to the effect that Mr.. Calls was short
in his accounts with the insurance
company was incorrect. He says the
accounts of MIR. Calls with that COM
pany are all straight and that he has
$500 to his credit with the officers of
that company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15
Boys Underwear,

20 dozen Boys Merino Underahirts and
Drawers. Sizes "a to "a. Price 25c. A
late arrival and warm comforter to the
pushing youth in search OF fame. About tho
highest honor bestowed on the rising Alex
andrian after reaching the top round of the
ladder Of renown, is his name painted on
canal boat OF schooner. We are all after the
same prize. Few taste OF this intoxication Of
imagination overlooking from the ruin of 3
bowl OF mist Warmth is immortal fame
superseding shams
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15
CKEI'T&MARSHALL
DRY GOODS.
TheNeedIe v orkGQiId
10:

The ladies composing the benevolent go
ciety of thoughtful, warm hearted workers
appeal to every one to contribute two pieces
Of Underwear, Hosiery or anything else that
may be utilized TO make the needy COM
Portable during tho winter months. Last
year our stock was drawn largely on for new
goods to supply TIE contributions for this
praise worthy object. We offer more OK
tensive variety Of everything to keep warm
people of unfortunate and unsuccessful events
in this glorious life { blessfulness to some and
death to others. To the latter we must re-
member and the small amount donated will
never be missed by the generous givers. In
significant prices 10c, 1870, 1Sc and Zoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15

THE OLD COURT House AND JAIL -,
In the suit of the Board OF supervisors or
Of Alexandria county vs., City Council
q suit TO equitably divide the ole coun-
~ court house and Jail properties III
this city between the county ana cry NY
InSse Nicol. in accordance Win
an agreement Of all parties con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15

RAILROAD MIssIoN.-Rev. 7. ?. Re
velle will preach in the Reading Room
tonight at 7:45 o'clock A large crowd
is expected as Mr.. Revelle is an inter-
estipg speaker. Mrs. Elma Lyles will
sing q solo. The social and musical
committees will hold joint meeting
to night with the refreshment commit
tee to make final arrangements for the
concert on next Monday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15
Corsets.

One of those perfect fitting Corsets, strong
ly built and braced for long wear. Sizes IL
to 30. Colors white and gray. Price 75c.
Special price 45c Make-sonnette. Sizes in
white 81 % and % have all been sold out /;
several other numbers are running short.
Delay mesns something like disappointment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15
"Daisy and Hummer

Increased sales on the DAISY and Hum.
mer" Ribbed Vests and Pants shows the popu
larity Of these warn. pleasant and delightful
wearing garments. They have become IA
miliar adjunct IN nearly every household in
this city A grand souvenir acceptable TO
the workers in the needle.wolk guild, and
hot stove to those whom warmth and comfort
is unknown. Price 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15

cerned, has entered decree in
the Circuit Court of Alexandria citv
appointing Hubert Snowden, of Alex.
andria city; A. B. Grunwell, of Alex.
andtis county, and ] B T. Thornton. of
FRINGE William county, commissioners
10 ascertain the value of the halfsquares
OF ground on which the old court
house and Jail stand and also the value
OF the buildings, and report at the De-
cember term of the court which meets
On the 9th prox. The decree under
which the property will be divided and
sold is in accordance with q special
act of the legislature passed at the last
session of that body. The county hav.
log just built new court house and
Jail at Fort Myer Heights will in g
short time discontinue the use of the
old court house and Jail in this CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15
NO CURE---NO PAY.

TT: is me wav all druggists sell GROVES
TAsTELEss CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Yai--ia II is simply Ion end Quinlne IN
tastcess .urm. Children love It. Aauit
prefcr il to b; ter naus eating TONES. Price
soc. Sold By Bichard Gibson. corner ALFRED
ind King streets,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15
School Hosiery.

We have placed on sale 60 dozen Children's
Heavy Ribbed Hose. Sizes 6 to 91b. Price
12hc. A compact of hose of Immense
atrength. Children win admit the pleasure
and money saving qualities derived from
wearing the next best hose made to compare
with sheet iron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15

This Advertisement
is DEVOTED ENTIRELY TO
A BIG MARK DOWN
-IN-
Dress Goods, Black Goods,
Silks, Cloaks and Capes
FOR THIS WEEKS SALE.
FOR THIS WEEKS SALE.

Silk Faced Brosdcloths, 81 inches wide,
every desirable shade snd black. Our price
has been SOC and 81 per yard. This weeks
price Toe
Fancy All Wool 36.inch Dress Goods in
plaids. rough effects, fancy cheviots, camels'
, hair check, &c. This seasons soc Dress
Goods Your pick of the lot for 21c.
All of our fine Novety Dress Goods, SO to
40 inches wide, that have been selling for
Soc 69c and 75c per yard, on sale this week
for 39c
Navy and Black Hard Twisted Storm
Serge, 36 inches wide. The quality we have
been retailing at soc. This weeks sale 33c
Fifty-four-Inch La3ies' Cloths in all dark
ia shade, also black, sec quality for soc.
All Wool Fine serges, SO inches wide, in
fifteen different shades, also black. 39c
| values for 25c.
Priestly Silk Warp Black Henriettas, SO
inches wide. Our 1925 quality for 99c
All Wool Black Henriettas, 36 inches wide,
silk finish, sold for Soc. For this weeks sale
39c per yard.
Heavy Black Cheviot serges. SO. inches
vide and all wool. Reduced from SOC to 39c.
All of our 89c aud 81 Silk Waist Patterns.
Your choice for 59c per yard.
All of our 69c and Toe Black Silk Bro
cades, Your choice for SOC per yard.
All our $l.19, S1.25 and $1.5O Fancy Silk
Waist Patterns. Your choice for Soc.
Ladies Black Kersey Satin Lined Jackets,
Strapped seams, cloth straps, down front, cuta.
way style. Our $12 Jackets reduced to
s7es,
Our So Black Jersey Cloth Jackets, fancy
plaid lining. Reduced to $5.99.
Cur So Black Beaver Cloth Double Capes
reduced TO $1.9S.
Our $40 Plush Capes reduced to $685.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15
LOCAL MATTERS.

"a. tomorrow at 7;13 S. m. and
;sa Ei: sea- Hgh water al 9;55 a. m.
x ~ u ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-15

rueE rBoBABILITrEs.-For this
u "a tt -, tonight and Wednesday light
il'l winds. becoming vsrisble.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-19

ing the purity of her cheek, and he
did not nswer
So in the Tracys' little home, made
so desolate by Elizabeth's fitting. the
nvitationnevercame. Six monthsa after
.E~lizabethis departure. old Ephraim
Tracy came slowly home. 1t vas
evening. and already the first breath
of spring could be detected in the
soft air. He sat heavily down upon
the little back porch looking more
bowed than ever and his faded eyes
were infinitely weary.
Lizzie don't say nothin' about our
visit, mother" he began.
Mrs. Tracy was busy getting sup
per, but she came out and sat Gown by
him, taking his hand tenderly between
her own.
Don't you see through it. Eph-
raim?" said she. gently, avoiding the
~wiStfulness OF the troubled eyes. I'VE
amt Godfrey Dillingham's kind of
folks, and Elizabeth must do as he
tells her, Of course KNEW just how
it would be; the child dissent write
father"
A mist gathered in the old mans
eyes, and he looked away to where the
purple hills kissed the western sun.
The child dassen't write" And he
was her father; yes, old. obscure,
worthless as he was. she was his
child, and Dillingham; had taken her
from him He did not eat any sup
per that night, and after a time crept
quietly off to bed.
Next to his father, poor Jud mourned
after Elizabeth most, refusing to be
comforted. Even the most dazzling
bits of green and blue glass, brought
to him by his affectionate little play
mates, failed to please him, and for
many weeks the playhouse was de-
serted. The little fellow would rove
in and out. a patient sorrow written
in the childish eyes.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-19

/ pushed back the lovely hair from the
white forehead.
You'd better go upstairs, Lizzie"
he said, tenderly.
They put her to bed shortly after
that. but before morning sharp pains
set II and a doctor was hurriedly sent
for.
As the fever rose she grew light
! headed and babbled on about father.
Jud, and Andy. too. She thought she
was at home again, living again her
simple, humble life.
What is it. doctor?" her husband
whispered, a great fear Juggling at his
heart.
inflammation of the lungs" the
doctor had answered briefly.
So. in tina luxurious room, the strug-
bic began. the life and death angel
closing in combat. Godfrey Dilling-
ham in the terribly trying days that
followed, bending over that slight, be
loved form, realized for the first time
what his sin had been; the misery he
must have caused his wife. the pride
that had blinded him to all parental
claims. With old Martin Chuzzlewit,
he could but excIaim: "Self-self-
self" Ard now she would die and
leave him.
He walked to the window and looked
across the bare and frozen fields.
And they have loved her, too" he
murnured. "Oh, Elizabeth. my wife,
only live. and l will make it up a thou
sand times"
He would send for them now. he
whispered. AS if in answer to his
thought. the kindly physician raised
his eyes.
Better telegraph for her parents"
he said. "She will reach the crisis be-
fore tw%enty-four hours. and she may
not rass it."
Ephraim Tracy was in the back yard
divesting his plump turkey of feathers
wher the telegram came. Jud stood
gathering up the feathers for a buster.
Amt it fat. Juddie?" said the old
man gleefuliy, "and won't our Lizzie
lik. ito"
IDSiOie Ouu COulu frame an answer.
Mrs. Tracy came out and held up the
yellow sheet.
Father. father" she cried. trem-
blingiy, "a dispatch has come from
Dexter, and Elizabeth is dangerously
sick"
jim and Andrew went too.
"If Godfrey Dillingham; thinks I'm
going to stay away. he's mistaken"
said Jim. with a big lump in his throat.
shes my sister and I've a right to see
her"
"And so Rave l." cried Andrew,
brushing his shirt sleeve across his
tear-illed eyes.
They reached Dexter that night, but
she cid not know them. Jud alone
was shut out. and wandered at his own
sweet will Up and down the beautiful
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-19
BRECKENRIDGE ON MILES.
The Inspector General Pays a Compliments
to the Commanding Genius of
Gen. Nelson A. Miles.

Washington, Nov. 16.-Gen. Breck-
enridge, during his examination be-
fore the war investigation commits
sion, was asked his opinion of the
result of the Santiago campaign. He
said he thought it was consistent with
the character of the men who con
Quoted it. What was to be expected
from the limitations of Gen. Shafterf
/ think it would have been different il
Gen. Miles had been in command-that
it would have been more satisfactorily
conducted. l think he has more of the
sparks and genius of command than
any man in the army, and 1 am SURE
that If he had had charge he would
have been in the front rank"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-19

where's Lizzie, motEer?" he would
ask. Il believe she's dead"
And his mother, hastily wiping her
eye with a corner of her apron, would
always answer:
"Dead-yes, she is to US, Juddie."
And Jud would sigh, and the sun
shining on the bits of broken glass
failed to comfort him.
It had been seven years now since
EIizabeth's wedding day. Only rarely
did Size visit home. and even then the
visits were HOt satisfactory. Elizabeth
knew, and %ey knew. Old Ephraim
Tracy never went to the store when
Lizzie came home; he would sit in his
armchair and watch his beautiful
daughter with adoring eyes. Once he
came up and took the slender white
hand, sparkling with rings, into his old
knotted ones.
Only to think of a Tracy having
rings like that" he said, exuItantly.
But Elizabeth suddenly burst into
tears.
I'D give them all, father, if only
you and mother could be with me-"
she said.
The old nan only pooh-poohed at
this. but it was noticed that he disap-
peared quickly. and some minutes aft
erwards they found him crying softly
in the w%oOdshed. Yet he never seemed
to harbor any ill-will toward his SON.
in-law. but was proud of him in his
qTie.. unobtrusive way.
Il would like to see Lizzie's house"
he said one day, looking across the
same purple hills. But mebbe it's all
for The best; it's all for the best"
Godfrey Dillingham;, with all his
faults. was not stingy. and the GER
tain. generous checks hat came from
his hand to the Tracy family began to
have their effect.
The term of shiftlessness that had
been applied to Ephraim for so many
years gradually lifted. and n certain
air Cf prosperity began to pervade
the Hitherto bare little dwelling. But
the cup haG its bitter drop. you may
be SIRE, for the Tracys never forgot
that the giver of it all despised them in
his heart, and they would gladly have
returned tc the pinch of poverty
again, could they but have had their
Lizzie back.
So the years rolled by. bending old
Ephraim Tracy's back more and more,
silvering the hair of Elizabeth's moth
er and deepening the childishness of
Jud's wistfu! eyes.
Seems like Ephraim'S stories amt
nigh so funny as they used L be" said
ElihU Stafford with n shake of his gray
head. Guess he mopes after that gal
of his'n; n~ever's seen the inside of her
house yit. The whole family feel it
pretty much, I guess"
"Where does Lizzie live, mother?"
asked Judson Il day. Cant I go
there? want 10 see her"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-19

the broad avenue that led to the Dill
ingham residence the dead leaves
whirlcd and eddied and settled with
many a melancholy flutter into their
annual graves, while the tall trees
tossed their bare arms about, as if
lamenting the loss of these CHEEKY
little harbingers of spring and sum-
mer. In vain; winter stood rejoicing
upon the threshold of autumn's de-
cline. impatient to begin his reign.
In the house beyond, however, all
was bright and charming with glowing
fires and soft. mellow lights. Godfrey
Dillingham; and his wife sat in the
library. she with n ~beseeching look in
her gentle eyes. he with a slight an
noyance in his.
$50 YOU wish me to invite your peo-
pie here for Thanksgiving?" he quer-
led. almost harshly. Il tell you, Eliz-
abeth, it's impossible"
"But why. Geoffrey?" returned his
wife, with a little catch in her soft
voice, only think, we've been mar
ried seven years, and you've never
asked them here once" 4 moments
silence. "And they feel it," she add
ed, in a faltering tone, land so do L.
After all, they're my parents. dear"
Godfrey Dillingham; frowned and
turned again to his desk. Scratch
went the pen with rapid strokes, then
it stopped suddenly, and wheeling
around abruptly, he faced his wife.
".And if they are" he began, Il feel
that l have repaid them in a measure
for the loss of you; from poverty
I've placed them in comparative ease.
What more do they want?" he demand
ed. irritably.
But you forget, Godfrey" returned
his wife, gently. They love me. too"
Her husband pushed his papers aside
impatientiy.
"If you please, Eliza beth" he said,
curly. well dismiss the subject. As
TO Thanksgiving day. I've already in
vited Wilson and his family to din
ner." Wilson was his law partner.
Elizabeth Dillingham; smothered a
heavy sigh and rose 10 leave the room:
her hand was on the door when her
husband called her.
Come here, Elizabeth" he said, per-
'emptorily, yet with a nameless ten
derness. She came ana stood near
him. 4 slight. beautiful figure, in her
.clinging gown of black. He drew her
down upon his knee and kissed her
with sudden passion. You know Ilove
you, child" he said. pressing the fair
head closely TO his breast. Am l no.
~enough?"
But l want them, too" cried his
wife. with quiveriug lips.
The tenderness upon her husbands
face died suddenly away.
81 have told you. Elizabeth" he an
swered coldl.y. turning TO his desk.
Truly hereGity isn't everything.
That anything so beautiful as Eliza
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-19
But his mother had answered him so

But his mother had answered him so
sharply, Jud had gone away to his lit
tie room and cried. No one eve spoke
sharply to Judson.
And Elizabeth mourned, too. At
fectionate, dutiful and loving as she
was, the suLdering of old ties was
deeply painful. She wanted her moth
err; her dear old. patientfather; simple
Jud with his pure, child's soul; she
wanted them all, even Jim and An
drew. Godfrey Dillingham; read his
wife'S heart well, marked the sadness
of the sweet face, but he kept silent.
November with its short days passed
rapidly away, until it lacked but two
weeks till Thanksgiving.
Ephraim Tracy came home one
night bearing a live turkey.
For the lands sake, father" cried
his wife. as she came out to investigate
the nluffled gobble, what did you get
! a live one for?"
This is fer Lizzie, mother" replied
the cd man. 81 got it early sos to fat
ten it myself for Thanksgiving. She
can Luy plenty Of EN-, u she'll relish
the one father sends her most"
Mrs. Tracy brushed away a sudden
tear.
$50 she would, father" she an
swered. softly.
So the turkey was penned securely
in the yard and fed so much by watch
full Jud that it threatened to burst
before the eventful day arrived.
Elizabeth, in her home, seemed to
grow paler and slighter these short
November days. Her husband, coming
home one night, found her shivering
over the library fire.
What is it, Elizabeth" he asked,
~anXicusly.
Il don't know" answered his wife.
her teeth chattering, only I'm so
cold, Godfrey"
So cold. He went up to her and
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-19

How often,"said Miss Miami Brown,
"hit do happen dat er thoughtless re-
markTl spile de plaisure OBJ er occa-
sion!" "Yassendeed," replied Erastus
Pinkley. Zone O. de gues'es at ouah
own table stopped pap right in de
middle O de kyahyin' ter AK i'm whah
he got de turkey."-Troy On. " Times.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-19
VIII Form an A,socIation.

Chicago, Nov. 16.-The members OF
the Illinois naval reserve who took
part in the war with Spain, either on
battleships, auxiliaries or blockading
fleets, including the tars of the sec
ond battalion from Moline, Quincy and
Alton, have taken steps to organize
the Illinois Naval Veteran association
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-19
Repub,jcan National B.adon.rts-.

Cleveland, o., Nov. 16.-The repubIi.
a national headquarters, according
to Secretary Charles F. Dick, will be
opened in Washington as loon as con
gresz convenes and preparations foH
the campaign of 1900 will 60 forward