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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17
LOCAL MATTERS.

p.-sons leaving the city for the sum-
', am have the Gazette mailed to
2 ssn 0 sny address for 10 cents week :.
pe' ",me price ar which the paper Is
;oIiyerei in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New York, Aug. 1.-THE stock market
opened strong and active. Advances were
general The general list held strong through
cut, although there wera realizing sales.
Government bonds are unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

BAsEBALL.-Tho following is the result
of tho National League games played yoster-
day Washington 10, St. Louis 2; Brooklyn
6, Cleveland .; New York i, Cincinnati o +;
Boston D thcago 4 Pttsburg 6, Philsdcl-
phis , Baltimore g. Louisville ]. Tho fol-
lowing is the standing of the clubs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17
DIR GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v Woodward & LothIrOp
10th, 18th and F StS., N. ".
Store closes at 5 o'clock-saLurday at l o'clock
49,
Muslin Un'erVear Department.

We offer several lots OF
Women's Summer Undergar-
ments, which represent very
much better values than usual
for the price.
Cambria Drawers, deep hem, tucks, and
yoke band Usually 25c. Now PIC; pairs
for $1.0O.
Muslin Drawers, tucked cambria rutile,
cluster o. tucks above rufile and yoke band,
25c pair.
Cambria and Muslin Drawers, fine quality.
deep hem, cluster of tucEs, and yoke band :.
37lbc pair
Muslin Gowns, Hubbard style, double yoke
in back, tucked yoke in front, cambria rutlle
Oh neck and sleeves, 35c each.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17
Alexandria Market. Aug II.

The grain market to-day was quiet and
easy aud quotations remain unchanged,
while the offerings are light. Country Pro-
duco is quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17
DRY GOODS.

August is here and our usual marked down
sales on all Summer Goods starts We aim 10
dispose of nearly article remaining in stock
at almost your own price in preference to
carrying over until next season-lS99. Next
seasons styles will be different. Why con.
gesl the two seasons goods together?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

Truth wears we'll People hsve learned
that DeWiu's Little Early Risers are reliable
little pills for regulating the howels' curing
constipation and sick headache. They don
grippe. G. & Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

,,,.,rgwR fRoBABILITIEs.-For this
,.(i.an ,sig 70 night and THURSDAY =; south 70
.or,bwesi ~ nds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

-;,os tomorrow at 5;22 and sets at
Irgh water at 1903 a. In. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

,,g,or BoARD.-A called meeting of
inv Sc1ool Board was held last
- - At which there were present Col.
Z e. smith, chairman, and Messrs.
H. 8 t, M Mankin, Marbury, barley,
eSo Bryant, Carne, Harrison,
s sar and the Superintendent.
nh superintendent stated that the
a. of the cali was to adopt text
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

Our warm weather will soon leave us and
our small lots of summer goods will follow
suit. If you sec anything in the above list of
real bargains call now and not later on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

Today's Schedule:-st. Louis at Wash
iugton Louisville at BALTIMORE Chicago at
Boston Cleveland st Brooklyn; Pittsburg at
Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York.
DoWtts Witch Hazel Salve has the largest
sale of any salve in the world. This fact and
its merit has led dishonest people TO attempt
to counterfeit it. Lookout for the man who
attempts TO deceive you when you call for
DeWitt's Witch HszOl Salvc, the great pile
cure C.. G.. Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

ID EMEANTS.-A lot OF remnants of CAN
IL TON FLANNELS and UNBLEACHED
COTrONS on which specially low prices will
made. a. C. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

TAMS.-R. C. WILLIAMS sUr EKlOR
J JAMS, various fruits, 15c in LIB glass
jars. Toe in lib cans, at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

RI YOU WISH SOMETHING REALLY
l. FINE try our FINEST OOLONG and
TUNPOWDER TEAS.
q MJLRURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

ID EST CREAMERY BUTTER in one pou,
ID prints for sale at 25c by
] c.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-17

ZINE LINE GENTLEMEN'S DRESS
4 SHIRTS. best material and perfect tit, at
all prices, at
&C sLAYMAKER'a.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22

One Waverly Bicycle in good condition
for $50 cash. The Fishburn Co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22

This Com pany has been formed for the
purpose of sending party or parties to
Alaska and the KlonGike District. to take
up or buy claims of proven merit con-
Quoting General Mercantile or Trading
Business, operating one or more Saw
mills, and uealing in all kinds OF prop.
erty and commercial enterprises that
offer q large return for the money.
Only limited amount of stock will he
sold, and DIVIDENDS Will be declared
only on STOCK ISSUED and STAND
ING on the books of the Company, thus
insuribg LARGE RETURN on your
INVESTMENT
Should the Company require additional
funds at any future period, the amount
required WILDE offered for sale, AT PAR,
to the ORIGINAL stockholders. You
can be one of the orignators by investing
at once. Stock will be sod at par ONLY
for short time.
We solicit shares at ONE DOLLAR
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22

The offerings in Mems Fur
nlshings are not of last season.
but newly bought things, and
the remarkable prices are I'M
usual.
4 Ply Collars, 1900 Linen,
newest shapes, q regular 15c
article for Zoe.
@1The celebrated Harris Wire
Buckle Suspenders, newest and
most approved, 24c.
19c mems Half Hose, Black
or Tan, 12ac.
First in the field with spring
Neckwear.
Not a SOC Tie in stock that
hasn't the touch Of regular 81
grade.
Not SOC one elsewhere
that has the richness and tone
of our 25c variety.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22

OLD PAPERS for sale at The Time
Office. Good for putting under carpets
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22
Dress Goods.

We mention a few of the
extraordinary values to be had
at our Dress Goods Counter
tomorrow. Something new
about them. Exceptional
offerings for this week.
At 10c the yard 10 or more
different standings in 25-inch
Heavy Wool Serges. Very
stylish and pretty.
At 12Ac and 15c a great
variety Of new Plaids iii all the
latest shadings Of the season.
At 75c the yard Fine Covert
Mixtures. Very pretty and
stylish.
at 1Sc the yard, full 35-
inch wide Wool Mixtures in
Grays, Browns, Greens and
the new Blues. You can
hardly tell them from the most
expensive sort.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22

At 75c the yard, good
smooth finished Covert Cloth,
4O-inches wide, very service
able and swell for early spring.
Half dozen or more shades.
At SOC the yard, absolutely
All-Wool Covert Mixtures, in
a great variety of shades. Just
the thing for tailormade suits.
These are the regular 75c kind.
New Scotch Plaids, the very
thing for Skirts, absolutely
Atwood, 3S-inches wide, exact
copies Of high.grade goods at
50. Our price SOC.
At 29c, 35c and soc the
yard, SO or more pieces of en-
tlrely new effects for spring
wear.
Our Dress Goods Depart
ment has been enlarged and
we venture to say no such line
of Dress Stuffs has ever been
shown in this section.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22
Silks.

We propose to make this a
thoroughly up-to-date Silk De
partment, and to do this we
have greatly enlarged the de-
partment and are now showing
thousands of dollars worth Of
newest and most stylish Silks
produced. They are all bought
right, at as low prices as were
ever known, and are going at
smallest profit for real intrinsic
value.
If you are interested iii
Black Silks of any sort we can
save you money.
Plain Silks of every descrip-
ton. You make a mistake if
you pass this department.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22
Black Goods.

We have the reputation Of
having the largest and best
selected stock of Dress Goods
in this section. We will keep
our reputation at such prices
as we offer for tomorrow.
25 pieces of full 3S-inch
wide Atwood French Serge,
very fine pretty texture, at 39c.
Our price 25c a yard.
Finest German Henriettas,
39-inches wide, worth soc, now
SOC a yard.
5 pieces of All-Wool French
Serge, 45-inches wide, worth
SOC, for 39c yard.
Our Black Goods Depart
ment has no equal in the State
of Virginia for up-to.date
Fabrics at lowest prices. AS
fine as you want them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22
Notions and Small Wares

Petroleum Jelly, Sc.
Talcum Powder, SC.
Florida Water, 10c.
Perfumed Ammonia, 12c.
Best Violet Water, 19c.
Violet Almond Meal, 22c.
Quart Bottle Ammonia, Sc.
Witch Hazel, 13c.
Pepsln Chips, &c a box.
Antiseptic Tooth Powder, 10c.
Triple Extracts (all odors), csc.
Liquid Gold, 15c.
Cosmo Buttermilk, 22c a box.
Kings 2Oo-yd Cotton, &c spool.
Machine Oil. &c.
Casing, &c.
Invisible Hair Pins, lea paper.
Aluminium Thimbles, &c.
Spool Silk $50 yards), DC.
Sweet Maiden Soap, &c box.
Good Pins, 1c paper.
Tooth Brushes, SC.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
HE7LAND President c. NJ E.; RDDGTOH LIST Vice President c. M E.; JOHN
NJ SCHMIDT I'd VCeesdant Electrical Engineer WALTER MORGAN Secre
ay and Treasurer F. BARNES, Assistant Secretary and Auditor.

of experience in rough, and UNEMPLOYED
country, and are we'll informed as to the
requirements of those things necessary
for the equipment of such an expedition
and its SUCCESSFUL TERMINATION.
From the sands Of the river Pactous,
King Croesus gathered enough gold to
make his name and fame immortal as
one of the richest men of ancient times,
but the Pactolus is to the Yukon as the
Elkhorn is to the MISSISSIPPI.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22

each, the usual price of mining shares OF
all paying n ines, though some of them
nave later on, after heavy dividends have
been declared. reached the enormous
figure of 81, $50 per share to the Investors.
Our first party will be conducted by
and in charge of Mr.. l.. NETLAND, a
Civil and Mining Engineer OF large and
varied experience both in this country
and in the mountains of Norway. He is
in possession of all the Reports, both of
the United States and the Canadian Gov
ernments. There will also be another
Norwegian in the party, who has been
prospecting for a number of years in the
State of Washington. and is thoroughly
acquainted with all the "ins' and "outs"
of mountain and frontier life. The party
will also contain an Electrical Engineer,
who If occasion demands, and opportunity
oiferE, can devise means to convert the
long Arctic Winter night into perpetual
day. The whole party will consist of men
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22
A ENJOYABLE AFFAIR.

The vung Mems Institute, of this
city, gave u mbsL delightful entertain.
ment ut their spacious hall on the third
floor of the Gallo building last night. The
early part Of the evening was spent III
the enjoyment OF a very varied and enjoy.
able literary and musical promgramme
which was overwhelmingly rendered and
at the conclusion of that part of the
evenings pleasure dancing WAS INDUCED
in until the "wee small" hours Of the
night. AT midnight IA delightful supper
was served and when the entertainment
broke mp every one declared it II most
delightful evening. The following is the
programme that was rendered:
l. Address by the president, e. j..
Rowan.
g Vocal quartette, Messrs. Mitchell,
Moody. Maginnis and Mitchell.
3. a Little Fun, Armstrong Brothers
and Butler.
T. A selection on Mandolin and Guitar,
Russell Brothers.
5. Vocal solo, II. P. Kirk.
6. Selection on photograph, Prof. T..
T. Sheehan.
Z. A Topical song, Thos. J. German.
s. Instrumental duet, Mooney Broth
ers.
8. Comic song, Tim Sheehan.
TO- Irish character song, Will a. Carr.
The music during the dance was fur
nished by Mooney Brothers Orchestra.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22

Mr.. Netland will be at the Ponce de
Leon Hotel Roanoke, Va, on Monday
and TUESDAY. February 81 ana %, be-
tween the hours of ~ a. m. and 4 p m,
and possible investors, or those inter-
ested or intending to make prospecting
tours, are invited to call, when he will he
pleased to set forth the plans and advan-
tages of the Syndicate to the interest of
all. 1t will pny you to see him.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22

Malaga grapes-laree buucEcs and
clusters at j. j. CATOGNrS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22
Stern Necessity
Makes Opportunity
HERE THESE DAYS.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY!

We must meet the hurried, pressing demand for room AL
teratons will be under way Well meet by cuttino
every price in sight You'll remember this gaining sale
Never before knew such buying times here Doubeuick
Chdrens Suits and Overcoas Honest reductions Of from
81 to SIS Mems and Youths Suits Ovecoas from 50 soto
$3.50 from former prices ChiIdrens Suits ages 49,
from 81 to So reduction.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22

Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, soft
Home Made Cream Candy and Home
Made Chocolate Caramels, at j. j.
CATOGNpS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-22
"QUO VADIS'," 20 cents, at the Fish
burn Co.

MR. ROBSON COMING.
We are told that Uncle Nat in "Shore
Acres" is not III ore affecting; Pudd' nhead
Wilson eniists no deeper sympathy Than
does Lem Jucklin, IL new aiacter which
Mr. Robson has introduced to stage lore
in his latest play by Augustus Thums g,
called 1.-The Juc!ilins," which WAS sug-
gested by OIie Reads novel of the same
name. 1t is said that Lem Jucklin is u
most attractive figure. He is not a
dreamy combination of accidents, bepot
in the brain OF the dramatist; not the
eccentric old man of artificial comedy,
whom you distrust, however much you
may applaud, but IA creature Of flesh and
blood, whole-hearted, hone st old father,
a metaphrase OF nature, interesting
through his peculiarties, not funny as the
word is interpreted in it's bearing upon
comic part. Mr.. Robson's new charnc-
teri2ation Is said to be one that will com
mand the enthusiastic regards of all de-
voices of the play house. At the Acad-
envy of Music March ..
One Waverly Bicycle in good condition
for $50 cash. The Fishburn Co.
WASHINGTON TEA.
The Junior Endeavor Society of the
Fourth Avenue Christian Churcn will
give Washington tea at the church to-
night ut s o'clock. Admission 10 cents
or FIVE pounds of white rags. Refresh
ments serSed.
OLD PAPERS for sale at The Times
Office. Good for putting under carpets.
Malaga grapes-large bunckes and
clusters at j. j. CATOGNI'S.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-02-03
A New Companion Every Week.

Fifty-two times year The Youths COmpan-
subscribers. Fifty-two times a year 1t brings to
the fireside the best thought of the best minds
in Europe and America. Coming every week,
there Is IA delightful freshness and timelineSs to
it's contents. The Companion keeps always in
touch with current events. Its editorial utter,
ances and its notes on new topics of interest in
nature and science are always abreast of the
times. Fifty-two numbers are scarcely suffici-
ent to contain all the stories, special articles,
and other reading already provided for Com
panion readers during 1898.
Among the eminent writers for the new vol
ume whose contributions are already in hand
are Mr.. Gladstone. Lord Dufferin, Speaker Reed
the Duke of Argyll, Senator Hoar, Senator
Lodge, Justin Mccarthy, Professor Shaler, John
Burroughs, Percival Lowell, Rudyard Kipling,
w. d. Howels, Mary E. wilkins, Captain Ma
han and Lieutenant Peary
Present readers of The Companion who renew
their subscriptions, and new subscribers will
receive free beautiful gold-embOssed calendar,
printed in twelve colors. 1t is one Of the rich
est and costliest calendars ever printed. Those
who subscribe now Will receive The Companion
every week from the time the subscription is
received until January, 1899. A handsome IL
Illustrated announcement of The Companions
contents for 1898 will be sent free to any one
addressing The YOUTHS COMPANION.
Boston, Mass.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-02-03

A change OF publishers but the same editor is
the substance of an announcement in the Feb
ruary Midland Monthly. Mr.. Johnson Brigham,
having accepted the State Librarianship mas
sold The Midland Monthly to the printers of
the magazine, Messrs. Conway & Shaw, who
will organize a stock company with Mr.. Brig
ham as the editorial head and themselves as
the business head OF the concern, thus strength
ing each department by division Of labor and
responsibility.
The February Midland is profusely and beau
tifully pictured and full of attractive reading.
The chief literary paper is "The Theories of
Octave Thanet and other Western Realists," by
Mary J. Reid, of Chicago. Its Grants Life
gives new evidence of Grants foresight in plan
ming the famous campaign resulting in the
victories at Henry and Donelson. "The Watch
at Dawn" one of the poetic gems of the month,
Is by Belle L. Smith, author of "If Should Die
Tonight" Among the good stories in this
number is prize story, "The Christening of
the Muertos," by Ed l.. Sabin, of Peoria.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-02-03

JUNE TO NOVEMBER, 1898, OMAHA,

JUNE TO NOVEMBER, 1898, OMAHA.
To all the most beautiful women of Iowa
| The Management of the Trans Mississippi and
International Exposition will issue a souvenir
Medal" in gold, silver and bronze. The diverse
side bearing profile view Of a woman's head
in bas-reef, above which will be inscribed
souvenir and below "Omaha, 1885," The re-
verse side will bear spirited design In bas-
relief Of a mounted Indian Spearing a Buffalo,
above which will be inscribed "Trans Missss
ippi," and below ''1S4S," these designs repre-
senting the progress OF civilization in the
trans-Mississppi region during the past fifty
years. In order to secure the most beautiful
and characteristic type of face for the diverse
side, composite photograph will be made by
Mr. George X. lockwood, an artist, OF New
York, the inventor of composite photography,
from the photographs of the two most beautiful
young women in each OF the trans Mississippi
states and territories. The photographs thus
produced will serve as the design from which
the head will be modelled. Each photograph
must be of cabinet size and must present a
profile view Of the head and shoulders-lady
looking to the right, showing left side OF her
face, hair dressed reasonably high, according
to prevailing style. The Vice-Presdent of each
state Is requested to have selected the photo
graphs Of the two most beautiful young women
in his state.
AS the Vice-President OF Iowa, do hereby
most respectfully solicit photographs OF all the
beautiful young women IN Iowa, and as there
are no "old women" In the state every woman
in Iowa will be eligible. The name and address
must accompany each photograph. The award
of the two which are the most beautiful OF all
which l shall receive will be made February %,
next, by a committee OF three gentlemen not
residents of Iowa. Each photograph will be
numbered in the order received and after being
examined by the awarding committee, IL not
selected and II so desired, and requested, will
be returned to the owners, no one being cog
infant OF whom they represent Permission is
asked by the Department of Publicity to pub
lsh copies of these photographs in any OF the
leading illustrated magazines.
There is manifested so much curiosity re-
garding these photographs, that unless specially
prohibited by the two ladies whose photographs
shall be selected by the committee, after being
used, will, with the other fortysix photographs
selected from the other states, be delivered for
exhibition to a committee of twenty-seven
ladies having charge of the Educational De-
partment Of the Exposition, to aid in raising a
portion OF the $4,000 required to erect II build
ing on the grounds to be called the "BOys and
Girls Building" of the Exposition, in which the
forty-eight photographs will be exhibited. In
order that ali the beautiful ladies in Iowa may
be advised, earnestly request that every news
paper in the state publish the foregoing.
Done by request of the EXPO sitiOn Manage
ment. GEORGE +. WRIGHT,
Vice-President for Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-02-03
Certainly Complimentary.

"John, said Mrs. Harkins, II heard
nice compliment for you today"
Mr.. Harkins put his paper down,
twisted up the ends Of his mustache,
looked pleased and said:
"Well, that's nothing so remarkable.
I receive compliments nearly every
day."
Mrs. Harkins went on slipping her
tea, and her husband waited for her to
resume. Finally he said:
"Well, why don't you tell me what
it was? Who was it that complimented
me?"
"Oh, you couldn't guess in week.
Mrs. Deering?" he ventured.
"No."
mot Bessie Fallington?" he rather
eagerly suggested
"No."
"Oh, well, of course, if there's any
secret about it don't care to hear what
it is or who said It'll"
"There isn't any secret about it, /"
Mrs. Harkins sweetly replied. "Mr.
Hannaford told me that every time he
and met he became more thoroughly
convinced that you were man of ex.
cellent taste.
John Harkins then showed his hands
down in his pockets and walked outside
to think it over.-London Tit-Bits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-02-03
Not to BE Caught.

A we'll known Norfolk squire was la
menting the increase of poaching to hi.
keeper, who mentioned one Richards al
the most notorious poacher of the neigh
borhood. Soon after the squire hap
pened to meet this Richards, who as
serted that he could get game whenever
he wanted it, keepers or no keepers.
This annoyed the squire, who said:
"Well, if you bring me hare tomor
row off my own estate I'll give you @
guinea for it."
what! An you a J. P.?'
"Oh, that'll be all rightp'
well, then, done, sirr'
Next day the grinning poacher arrived
and was shown into the study.
well, have you got him?'
For answer he opened the sack, out
OF which jumped a fine hare, which
rushed wildly round the room, seeking
to escape.
why, haven't you killed it?" yelled
the indignant squire.
"No, sir" said the poacher, with O
grin. II have no license. Nuggets.