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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-17
DRY GOODS npvooons


Now that summer is fully here many wants develop and our
study to supply Them This has been great season for
white fabrics and we are in position to give the best values
and latest fabrics We have stock India linens 20 to 40
inches wide prices Ioc I2Hc 15G and CSC.
Persian lawns very sheer and excellent for their laundering
qualities, 2oc 2sc and 37Hc.
4o-inch Batste I5c. Finer Batste at CSC and 37Hc.
French Organdcs white, yards wide A new fabric in
the wash chiffon very sheer and silky in texture with e-
celen washing qualities; price 37Hc and soc width az
inches Dotted SWISS very dainty prices 2oc 2c s5c and
SOC. White piques from 12ac AGO. excellent for skirts
and waists large variety of thin abrics lawns organizes
and dimities prices &C. &c. 5c Before going away
for the summer you will want to epensh your line of shirt
waists You will find excellent material for these in pecaIes
madras and ginghams prices &c, roc and 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-17

.srk rRuBABLITIHs.-For this
sAIh%I~ r cloudy weather tonight and
tt,n 's'"' s,,,.s cioudnes Sunday aftef-
IDLY . ,;nn@j moderate temperature vAn-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-17

TRY q plste OF that delightful Bisque Cream
of Rirreli's, 6l5 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-17
Machine made Fruit Jars.

We eff best quality Machne.made Fruit
Jars, in three sizes. These jars are smooth
around the top and are the same thickness
throughout and without the weak places 80
often found in tho old style, hand made jars.
They cost no more than the poorer makes.
They are nicely packed, each dozen in a
neat partitioned wooden case, complete with
opener.
Pint sizs, dozen case
Quart sizs dozen cass........................5 SOC
Halfgallon size, dozen case.............-..75c
Fifth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-17

Ices-Pineapple. Orsnge and Lemon-serv'
I'D vt Rirrell's, 615 K'"g street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-17
A SPECIAL SALE OF RIBBONS.

You will want for variety of ribbons for
neck wear ties and sashes. We have just opened line of
string tie widths In ribbons regular re value our price &c.
line OF wide fancy ribbons many of the qualities are soc
and soc values; our price 25c
Our I9c and 2Ic taetas much under value white and
coors.
DO you need trunk for your trip? Come to us
before buying Our goods first class quality and
moderate in price Telescopes hand bags and dress suit
also in stock
We expect to open in the next few days linen purchase
from the sale of the celebrated manufactures John Brown
Sons shamrock brand linens table linens buck towenes
doylies, NAPKINS tray cloths &c.
Watch for the advertisement
ZONE PRICE &RM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-17

We can't help it; it is the quantity we
handle. We want 10 see how much we can
sell-not how much we can make. We reap
better results by selling at staitlingly low
prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-06-17

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The Press., 1899-12-21
FITzPATRICK'S,1
At the P. O., Stafford Springs
A WINTER IN THE CITY.
NEW YORK & BOSTON ALWAYS
PRESENT ATTRACTIONS.

THAT MAKE FEW WEEKS sOJ0URN THEREIN
A PLEASANT CHANGE,
Takes away the care. of ihouseke eping and
offers glimpse Of social life that lifts one
out Of the humdrum and drudgery OF
household cares and anxieties.
Some of the hotels that enjoy large
summer trade are always glad to occupy
their rooms during the winter season at q
very moderate charge.
Mr.. HAYNES of the
BROADWAY THE UNITED STATES
CENTRAL HOTEL, AND HOTEL,
New York. Boston.
Win send special rates to all applicants.
The Press., 1899-12-21
w ash Goods.

In Wash Goods we have many
things that make an acceptable
Christmas gift, and visit to this
department will demonstrate that
the goods, in quality, design and
price, are right
The following specials
10-yard lengths Best Prints soc each.
10-yard lengths Standard Prrcales, 81
Value $1.25.
A special line of light and dark Elan
nelettes, In stripes and plaid effects, at
&c a yard.
The Press., 1899-12-21

We have complete line of Iron
Toys, Steam and Hot Air Engines,
Games of All Descriptions, and Toys
of All Kinds at BOTTOM PRICES,
and ticket on the Baby Doll shown
in our window given with every ten
cents worth of goods.
s@We will give liberal discount
to teachers or Sunday schools at
The Press., 1899-12-21
Qlte 1Pre&&.
Thursday, December FL, 1890.
The British under General Butler,

MCLAUGHLIN & SON, PUBLISHERS.
$3.50 year. II paid strictly in advance, 81. 25
The Press., 1899-12-21

The British under General Butler, in
trying to force passage at Tugela river
last Friday, in their effort to reach Lody-
smith, were obliged to retreat with loss
of eleven guns and 1907 men, including
the killed, wounded and missing. This Is
the most serious reverse the British have
had. Gen. Butler Is to be replaced by
Gen. F. s. Roberts, and all the reserves
of Great Britain are to be called out. The
Beers are making great fight for their
liberty.
The Press., 1899-12-21

Died.
Rockville, 18th, Mrs. Thomas B. Ad-
ans.
Norfolk, Neb., 10th, Edward g. Hyde,
"a
The Press., 1899-12-21
To the Ladies

would say, if you are looking for
anything in our line for your gentle
men friends, we have full line of
Pocket Books, Pipes and Cigars, and
the prices are the lowest.
The Press., 1899-12-21

Born.
Stafford, 10th, daughter to Mr. ant
Mrs. Herbert Royce.
Thompsonville, 18th, daughter to Nj.
and Mrs. VIM. A. Chamberlain.
The Press., 1899-12-21

OUR BOOK COUNTER is small
this yeai, and the prices correspond.
The Press., 1899-12-21

Major General Lawton was shot and
killed near San Mateo Tuesday, while
leading his troops in an attack on the
Filipino insurgents. General Lawton was
SO years old and served brilliantly through
the civil war, and as an Indian fighter.
He had been In the military service Of the
United States since 1851 and was q captain
when nineteen years old. General Lawton
was very striking man In his personal
ity. He was six feet three inches in
height, and weighed $40 pounds. His
phenomenal strength and activity, his
abnormal endurance, and his utter fear
lessness made him natural leader Of men,
and one always eagerly followed. Had he
lived he would have been appointed a
brigadier-general In the regular army in
the next week or two, to I'll the vacancy
caused by General Skaters retirement.
The Press., 1899-12-21

A short calendar session of the superior
court was held In Rockville last Friday.
In the case Of William D. Holman Va.
George B. Pierson, hearing in foreclosure
mortgage was ordered foreclosed and the
defendant given until the first Monday in
March in which to redeem. Similar action
was taken in the foreclosure hearing In
the case of Savings Bank Of Tolland vs.
the same defendant. In the foreclosure
proceedings of William Milne against
James Young, the defendant was given
until the second Monday In January to re-
deem. The case of Fisk vs. Barrett, was
continued. There was hearing in fore
closure In the case of the Cooperative
Savings Society of Connecticut vs. Frank
e. Benton, ct. al, and the first Monday
In February named as the date for re-
demption. Three divorce cases were
heard as follows: Anna Turner Croker
VS.. Isaac Croker, grounds, deserlion,
granted; May Sawyer vs. John Sawyer,
grounds, cruelty, granted Wanda Kirch-
huelbel vs.. Emil Kirchhuelbel, grounds,
cruelty, granted. Cases were assigned
for trial as follows George Diedering vs..
Lizzie Diedering, Charles e. White vs.
Dennis & Co., Amelia Preuss VS.. John #.
Dietz, all for Thursday, December 81.
The case Of Mrs. Charter We. the city OF
Rockville lie still on trial.
The Press., 1899-12-21
Black Silks : Satins
for Christmas Gifts.

We have an extra fine line of
Black Silks and Satins, such as
Satin Duchess, Peau de Sole,
Gros Grains, Taffetas, and the
new "Regence," in reliable makes
only, and you can rely upon get
ting just what you want from us.
Prices, 75c, ST., $1.25, $1.5O.
The Press., 1899-12-21
It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.

ASK for Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder 1t cures
Chilblalns, swollen, Sweating, Sore, Aching,
Sample FREE. Address Allen 8. Olmsted, lie
The Press., 1899-12-21

rUNO RENT-Cottage on Prospect at.
G. G. PARKESS.
The Press., 1899-12-21

WANTED good choppers at once.
w 37.4 w. e. DEMOND.
The Press., 1899-12-21

THOROUGHBRED Scotch Collie Pups
Il for SALE J. 4. Il 8. SISWICK.
The Press., 1899-12-21

DOOL TABLE FOR SALE.-In good
condition and f1rst-class make. VIII be
sold cheap. GEOKGE HASSETT, Stafford.
The Press., 1899-12-21
". z. HANLRY.

When 1t comes to slippers, there Is NO
better stock than Is shown by W. e. Han.
ley. In price he is showing them from so
cents to $3.50 per pair, and in all the reg
-ular styles. Ladies' Juliettes, lined with
fur, are just too exquisitely fetching for
anything, and the fancy slippers for men
are all right, but do not require 80 mayn
adjeotives. In overgaiters you will find a
compls9e stock at Hanley's, running in
price from 10 to SO cents. While slippers
are usually used as medium of Christ
mas appreciation, there is nothing In o
good stock of boots and shoes that will
not prove acceptable. A pair Of patent
feathers for young man. pair Of Queen
quality shoes for q young lady, a warm
pair of overshoes for father or mother, a
pair of rubber boots for the boy or girl
any of these will be welcomed. and you
may be sure Of good value for your money
II you buy at the up-to-date store Of w.
E. Hanley.
HARVEY CHAPMAN.
Harvey Chapman is q new conner, but
he seems to have the same ambition FOL
tasty window displays that characterizes
the other occupants Of Bakers block.
Mr.. Chapman has made many improve.
ments In the appearance Of the store since
he has been In charge, and has AIDED ex.
tensively to the stock. People who are
thinking of getting something In the hard
ware line for Christmas gift, such as a
pair of skates, pocket knife, carving
set, a good pair Of shoes or scissors, a
razor, dog collar, toy gun or rife, On
Ingersol watch for Elf q person IL
looking for something Of. this nature II
can be found at Chapman's store, ct the
old e. A. Buck j. Co. stand.
The Press., 1899-12-21

TOR SALE-5O Barred Plymouth Rock
II Hens and Pullets, also extra find Cocker
els. A. i. EATON, Staffordville.
The Press., 1899-12-21

II wou want to see a splendid line
of piano scarfs, stools, violins, banjos,
guitars, mandolins, popular music and
music books, call, and I will discount
even the lowest comparison In prices.
Remember, here are the appropriate
Christmas presents. will give instruc-
ton In every form Of music and guarantee
quickest results.
The Press., 1899-12-21

Every purchaser at Denver's Vienna
bakery has a chance to guess on the beans
In the jar In the show window, and the
cake will be awarded at 10 O'Clock Satur-
day evening to the one who guesses near
est to the number. Christmas candies
and cakes at Denver's.
The Press., 1899-12-21

No better present for live boy can be
selected than good pocket knife. r. O..
Butterfield has good line of pocket
cutlery. He also has other articles in
stock that make acceptable gifts, subj as
carving sets, skates, scissors and shears,
sleighbells, meat cutters. etc.
The Press., 1899-12-21

For perfumes, soaps, toilet articles, CT
gars or anything needed In first-clasa
stock Of drugs and medicines, the store
Of e. K. Taft offers good assortment.
In perfumes the Carnation Pink lie a new
odor that Is proving popular. The Violet
and White Rose odors are old time favor.
ties, and Mr.. Taft reports good sale on
each. In soap the Violette de Frame
rivals Pears in popular favor. Other ar.
ticles In demand at this season are clothes
brushes, hair brushes, atomizers, etc.
In cigars he has all the popular brands
manufactured by Whitcomb, such as the
Winthrop and the Special. The Her.
mann is also leader.
Z. L. BURR.
e. L. Burr is ready for Christmas buy
ers with line of useful articles, suitable
for presents. A fancy flannel waist, 9
collarette, or 9 warm fannelette nigh
robe Is suggestion offered to those WHIT
like to make substantial gift that will
be appreciated. Other things suitable foy
gifts In Mr.. Burr's stock of fancy articles
are fancy photograph holders, mirrors
pocket books, combs, fascinators ant
table covers. The stock of tray cloths
doilles and aprons Is large and complete
| and worthy Of careful attention.
A. O. EATON.
Another show window that attracts
considerable notice is that of A. G. Eaton
the druggist. Attention is divided be
tween the globe Of gold fishes and the dis
play of novelties suitable for holiday gifts
Mr.. Eaton does not make any particula
preparation for the holidays, but he has 1
lot Of things In his regular stock that I'm,
favor with buyers at this season.
The Press., 1899-12-21

TO RENT On High
L street. Inquire of GEORGE sISWICK.
The Press., 1899-12-21

TIRST-CLASS Tenement to Rent, with
IL modern improvements, on Grant avenue.
TT w. II. REED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08
OFFICERS FOX THE ARMY
TWENTY SECOND REGIMENT FURNISHES
THREE FOR THE PHILIPPINES.

The members Of Company c. 22d Regiment,
y G. y y are delighted with the appointment
Of three officers Of the company TO the Philip
pine army The officers appointed We're First
Lieutenant William :. Conrow and Second Lieu
tenants Harvey Garrison and William II VII
son First Lieutenant William : Conrow en-
listed N Company c. ODD Regiment In 1887. He
was rapidly Dwotod through the various non
commissioned AIDES. and soon was made sec
ond lieutenant While sergeant Of Company c
Conrow gave a proof 81 his fighting abilities AZ
Buffalo a; the time Of the svitchmens strike
there in 1892 lie wounded with his rife the
lcGder q number ~ strikers. and then cap
tureG with the help Of squad from Company
c ,he 'eader and tho other strikers with him.
He Will become an officer of The 43d Infantry,
I-ni-oG States Volunteers. at Fort Ethan Allen.
Vermont
Second Lieutenant Harvey Garrison enlisted
ir Company c, 22d Regiment. in lS~7. and later
became frs earGeart He Is familiarlN known
as old reliable" on account of his accurate
rife shooting Fo VAS mustered into the vol
untoer service as SECOND lieutenant Of the 22d
New-Yorl, Volunteer Infantry on May -. 1898
Garrison vae COR some time member o. the
cavalry detachment al West Point. He was post
quartermastor. post commissary post treasurer
ard librarian and officer in charge Of the post
eX~hanre at Fort Schuyler during the time HIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08

10 nearby debris IN the walls All over the house
there WAS extreme danger Of this short circultns
and Of grounding. Tn" outlet boxes were l"os' III
their positions. and as hns been SAID. inc lH"'.9
conduits ended fir away from them tn" iu@'S
the real safety valves ~ au electric system: W'I-
placed IN many Instances that after one Ci in'u
had been blown out the molten metal hAd IN" ''7'
OF chances ID fan On infammahle material
Nor was this all The burglar alarm system WIS
ln an exceedingly dangerous condition h'-'
wires had been connected with Oh" ordinary nous
wirrs and thus though intended - carry but iouf
volts. actually carrying current ~ li| N".l7
Nor were tine joints properly ~old'rrl f.N'iF
whore was there opportunity for electricity 20
l.ak Now when electricity commences TO- leak
TN" resistance is increased and heat begins 20
D." eug.nlercd. Increasing rapidly. Metal pipes
and metal junction boxes. one 'uiir" protecting
structure. prevent this hut otherwise tho wires
are az tho mercy OF chance" ON" ~ tho most r.
mnrknhl. dangers. curious 10 rei1to IS ihnt ~
stray mice who are fond Of rubber. and Will snA~
1T the rubber insulatlons. thus cooperating with
moisture and other agencies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08
GR4n RlrrS 10 ADrANcE AGAlN.

Chicago. Ort. g. Beginning on November !. an
other advance i'm rates on grain and grain products
VIII become Effective Representatives OF the
trausconiiueutal lines decided yesterday 10 rails"
the rate from chicago 20 the Atlantic s~ahoard on
export corn from II 20 ~ cents hundred pounds.
and from is TO o. cents on domestic corn All oiher
export grains will boz placed at - cents. Tile ad-
vance d. prompted one railroad freight man pul
II 'hv a desire and right To- com" M Tor some "I
the present PROSPERITY The railroad representa-
lives were unanimously OF the opinion that IN" con
dffions of me country warranted such au increase
Al present The railroad companies ~" having Z,
great deal Of difficulty In moving the eAs'n'u"'
Shipments on account - shortag" ~ cars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08
NHIlN,N nHLn TnL Z

Columbus Ohio. oct. 7-Colonel Bryau's tour a.,
Ohio Will De confined to the Democratic counties Ga
the northwestern part q tho stat lie VIII leave
Kentucky ~ the evening ~ October is coming d.
recuy 60 Ohio where special ualu VIII carry
him through the counties 81 shelby Van Vert
Mercer. Paulling Defiance Henry. ottawa Miami.
Harding. seneca s4nausk,. Wyandott' Marion
Crawford Auelaise Hancock and Putnam He
VIII make specific day ~, FIRST being at
Grecnville 90 October 10 ana fhc last ~ SliIuelf
Oh the evening ~ Ocioo,r rs Dor. - Tifir
ana George S.cafoos o. Gr,,nel'ic n,mocr. flc
candidates for Attorney General ard Auditor -
Staie ro.L1ci -LelL. WI A-n-----rA NJ L.--.-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08
rHE BlRlINGToN corNrY TIcEET

Mount Holly y J.. oct 'spcclaD Tho Repuh-
leans I'm convention to-day nominated the folio"
ing ticket Sheriff. Charles x F"nton Of Spring
field. County clerk. " Roland Warrick. oi
Moorestown. steward ~ the AlmshoHso. George
D. IIarboif Of Lumborfon. Assembly. Charles
Wright ~ Mansfield. and joel IiornU. Of ial-
myra. Auditor Joseph Gibson. NJ Mount Holly .
Corou'rs. Barclay seeds and Allen NJ li'"lint@ OF
ff.I.ffOu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08
San Of I4KL t1EAuLr hfNIin.

" r. Coleman Carpenter secretary Of tue
American Sfeol Barge Company denied yesterday
that the company had a. reported in Il dispatch
from cleveland sid i,s steamers and bnrg,s 10
the oliver Mining Company which If affiliated
with the Carnegie Steel Company 4 controlling
Interest IN the stock ~ tie Steel Barge Company
had Just changed hands. he SAID but he declined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08
covp1rTIoy or trRlRl BPrDGE.

phnadclphi, oct Superintendent Wcnnas. 81
the pon.ovl Ir.r Work.. Of this city. and me
seven skilled ironworkers who accompanied h.m
to Egypt 20 erect the bridge over the A'har' KiN'T
I'm The Sondsu. who arrived IN Ncw-Nork Friday
evening on tho steamship Serva. had royal
welcome when they reached The Pencoyd Works
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08
uEER REcORD BROKTN.

Duluth Mau.. Oct Z In Two days This "'"l
about lo0o'oo feet Of lumber were shipp'd from
here in vessels. something that praruc'li> r'ak-
thc record Of an lumber manufacturing centres
The iumbcrm,n are preparing for CUT ~ o'"w
.rr f..l the coming season for mills IN Oh" Diluli
district.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08
Our $275 lots all gone.
A few for $500 and $3.50 left.

The opportunities presented for investment IN henWood are attract
inc many out of town investors We pay railway and hotel expenses
tor every purchaser o more lots IN henWood
Stone sidewalks CUTTERS curb water ornamental trees titles
guaranteed full restriction without cost to purchaser
Onv hirv.te minutes by several lines of street cars from City
Hail. New York and Brooklyn by any the Brighton Beach lines TO
ocst street or our the 6i5 Ocean avenue Send M
n1nS and nriteS
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-25

a terrific explosion. The ma
chinewas wrecked, water thrown
all DER the store, and Putnoin
received severe cut on the fore
head. The last seen of the
Poloos he was making double
| quicktime across the bridge.
Our Thanksgiving mum Der
will 10 in the post office Thurs
day morning SO that subscribers
may lave it TO read Thanksgiving
day. We have printed number
of ezra papers for subscribers
who wish to send copies away
TO relatives or to former resi-
dentsof the place. Every sub
scribg in good standing will be
entitled to copy. Leave orders
for extra copies at the Office
or send them by phone.
A. Justified informs the writer
that lie has rented the upper
part Il his building TO three con
Germs. Two mining companies
will lave Offices there and the
back part will be occupied by a
suite of dressmaking rooms.
Mr.. L.has secured the services
of thoroughly up.to-date Chi
cage dressmaker who will come
here with corps OF able as
sistants and give G.. f.. ladies a
service that they have long
wished for.
Thoburn Gibson was in the
city Tuesday looking ut some
mining property. Mr.. Gibson
has been placed in charge of the
explorations Of the Oliver Min
ing company since Mr.. Wall has
been promoted TO the supcrin-
tendency of that company's
mines on this range. The ex-
plorations in Florence county
will be under Mr.. Gibson's
jurisdiction as well as the ex-
plorations in this county.
Thanksgiving exercises 10y
the schools will be held Wed
nesday afternoon as follows
Kindergarten, 100; First grade
1:15; Second grade, Western and
Shafer, $50; Fourth and fifth
grades and Maple Grove. 200
Sixth and seventh grades, 2:15
Eighth grade and High School
$50. Patrons and friends ar,
cordially invited.
Joe Thouin, G.. r., Vooos, How
ard Mcneil and Frank Cole mad,
upa party that has been per
foratiug stumps dow n on th'
plains all week in vain effort tC
get a deer. Later-A Colegran
just received says that Jo,
Thouin found a poor defenslesi
fawn tied to q tree down there
and its scalp bangles at his belt
For the past month complaints
have come in from local subscrib
ers who claim that their paper
has not been put into the Office
The list is checked up regularly
and every name on the list Il
written. No person will be Gu
off the list without first being
notified so, if you do not ge
your paper, let us know about it
On Thanksgiving Day, mex
Thursday, at ten o'clock, q. IN
there will be special services
held in the church of tn,
Guardian Angel. Father Keul
during high mass, will preacl
upon the CT Psalm-,Prais'
We the Lord in His Holy Places
Praise Ye Him in the Firmanen
of His Power.
VIM. Gribble has had n sever,
tussel with tonsilitis but is rapid
~ recovering and, if no drawbacl
occurs, he will be behind tn
counter at the Parks Mercantile
company's store again in time d
greet his many friends 70