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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

PERsoNAL.-Mr. D. ]. Howell, OF
this city, has completed his work on
the Q. S. Board of Engine RS at Detroit.
Mich, and has accepted a position
rendered him by the Canal Advisory
Board of New York State to take
charge OF the estimates for en!ar2ine
the Erie Canal from Albany to Buffalo.
Mrs. Deahl AMI daughter are visiting
Mr.. {. J Dsahl on Washington street.
Mrs. W.n. e Latham, who hss been quito
silk foi about three weeks past. is now much
bs:ter.
Miss Helen whittlesey expects 20 leave
next week for Richmond to visit her uncle,
Mr. Norris Shuman, of that city.
Mrs Montroso Houck of New York. is
visiting her father-in law, on south Fair ak
street
Mr. Thomas. of Harrisonburg, is visiting
Mr.. Park Agnew on south Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

RAILROAD MISSION NoTEs.-Rev.
DR.. 5. A. Wallis, of the Theological
Seminary, will preach in the Railroad
Mission, corner of Wolfe end Henry
streets, tomorrow afternoon, at 4
o'clock. The music will be in charge
Of the young men under direction OF
Dr.. Charles 7. Lindsey and Mr. William
Ovens. Miss Sadie Taylor will sing
solo during the service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
The Appcf:tc ola Goat

l. enved by all poor dyspeplics whose
Stomach and Liver are OUT of order.
All such should know that DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach
and Liver Remedy, gives splendid sp
petite, sound digestion and regular
bodily habit that insures perfect health
and great energy. Only 25 cants at E
S. Leadbeater & SoDs's, drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

IF you scour the world you will never fad
a remedy equal to One Minute Cough uro."
says Editor Fackler, of tho Micanopy, Fla,
Hustler" 1t cured his family of La Grippe
and saves thousands from pneumonia, bron-
chitis, Group. and all throat and lung troubles.
Edgar Wsrfeld, ir., corner King and Pitt
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

Eat plenty, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will d.
gest what you eat. 1t cures all forms of dys-
pcpsi4 and stomach troubles. E. L. Gamble,
Vernon, Tex, says, at relieved me FROM the
start and cured me 1t is now my everlasting
friend." Edgar Warfed, jr, corner King and
Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

NO ALARM FBLT.-The little daugh-
ter of Mr.. Thos. Downey. who lives 10
The southwes ern suburbs, and who
1t was stated yesterday had been pro-
nounced by the doctors as having the
smsllpox, Is rapidly improving and is
able to be about the house. Mr..
Downey, after having had his clothing
fumigated, &C., was allowed to go
about bis business, but will remain
! away from home for the present. No
lear Is felt OF the spread of the disease,
though every precaution will be taken
to prevent such an occurrence.
Mr.. Downey called at this Office this
evening aud said that DR.. Darlington,
the expert who came here from Wash.
irgton yesterday, told him that his
child did not have smallpox, but only q
light Case of varioloid. Mr.. Downey
also said that his child had never been
sick enough to be in bed and that he
believed the eruDtions OIL her face were
caused by The medicine which had been
given her by her doctor.
The Mayor has called the board of
health to meet him on Monday NEXT
at 9 o'clock and if any of the members
decline to serve he will temporarily fill
the vacancies and report to Council.
DR.. Miller, the health officer. who is
ex-officio president of the board of
health, but not member OF that
board, will also endeavor to ascertain
which of the members will serve, so
that if any decline to do so their places
can be filed by Council.
So anxious are some Of the people Of
Washington TO il jure tbs city that last
night bulletins were stuck up in sew.
eral parts of that CITY saying that small
pOx existed in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
NO OUKE---NO PAY.

That ia the way all druggists sell GROVES
TlSTELES9 CHILL TONIC for Chills and
fialsria l. is simply Iron and Quinine in 2
tasteess form. Children love it Adult,
prefer it to bitter nauseating Tonics. Price
soc. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
and King strects
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
How TO Prevent Group.

We have two children who are subject
to attacks of Group. Whenever an at.
tack is coming on my wife gives them
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it
always prevents the attack. l. is g
household necessity in this county and
no matter what else we run out OF, il
would not do to be without Chamber
lain'sCough Remedy. More fit is sold
here than ofall any other cough medi-
cines com ined.-J NJ NICKLE, OF Nickle
Bros, merchants, Nickleville, Pa. For
sale by all Druggists.
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oc19 3

EOR RENT.-The desirable three.:tory
Il BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, corner
Pitt and Duke street. near st Paul's Church.
Furnace heat hot and cold water, BATH &c
Amply to r. F. KNOX, Real Estate Agent, or
WORTH HULFIsH. Alexandra, Va
oc21 st
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LOCAL MATTERS.

-;.o. tomorrow at 40 a. m. and
'un ~ S'3s High wstel AT 1918 a. nj.
. ri 1887 p. H.
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Special.

Mems All Wool Backed Games Hair Un.
dershirts and Drawers, sizes 80 to 46. Price
two-thlrda Of the mon of this city. Every
warming garments Of durability and low
price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

s,r8Eg rRoBABlLIrIEs.-For this
- D. f.ir with heavy frosts tonight; sun
..''| gu. with rising temperature; light to
"a: :...b uorih,ry winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

We still msiutsin our reputation ior serv.
lag The finest fried oyster in the city 1T
hsmmers Restaurant Fried oy sters in boxes
a speciality. Rockaway and Blue Points on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
Alexandria Market. Oct. Fl.

The grain market continues very quiet,
the offerings being light with few sales,
while quotations remain unchanged. Coun.
try produce is in fair demand at quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
DRY GOODS.
v OgIen Underwear.

Mems Extra Grade Australian Ill Wool
Undershirts and Drawers, sizes 30 up. 10
open on Saturday, October 81. Price $3.50.
This cla's of underwear is known in the
houses Of many Alexandrians and needs no
praise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
MONETARY AND COMMERrIAl

New York, Oct 21.-stocks opened stroi g
and tho market was frsctionally higher from
Yesterdays close
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

1T did me more good than anything ever
used. My dyspepsia was of months stand
ing after eating it was terrible. Now l in
WE'LL" writes 8. B. Keener, Hoisington, Kas.,
of Ko5ol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests whatyou
eat Edgar Warfcld ir., corner King and
p;tt ot,aota
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

..,,p,g SERVICES, &C, SUNDAY
49, Cdarch.->ervices ut II a. M.
- IA n NJ. bq R-v Berryman Green.
sll : (Hmch.-Service1 1t II
49,, =; p. IN. ny Rev. ?. 2. Poll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
Hosiery.

Opened October 16 another row assort-
ment of Ladies' Polka Dot Hose in black
ground with white dots. Prico 25c.
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Boys Hose.

Boys Hard -to-Wear.Out Black Ribbed
Hose meets with approval from mothers with
an eye to economy. The wearing qualities
equal the half.dollsr grade. Sizes 6 to 10.
Price 15c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
Suspenders.

A loose, old shoe and pair of Mems At.
W nod suspenders for comfort and o. K. ways
Prices 25c and Soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

A ADJOURNED meeting Of the stock
N holders of the MERCANTILE BAIL
WAY BUILDING AND LOAN AsSOClA'
TON OF Alexandria, will be held NoVaM'
Der ?. 1899, at 3 y. m, st tho home office,
No. JOG south Fairfax street.
LEWIS HOOFF, Secretary.
oc19 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
Ribbed Vests.

No improvement can be made in the La.
dies Gem Ribbed Vests and Pants, sizes 4. 5
and g. Price 25c. The warmth that gen.
crates from this line OF goods is mild. keeping
the wearer in pleasant state of delightful
ness throughout the winter season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
MEETINGS.

NTOrICE.-The Business Mems League
~ will hold its regular meeting on NEXT
MONDAY NIGHT, at 1880 at its rooms on
King and Washington streets: 4 general at
tendance is requested and al citizens who
desire to unite with the league will be well
coined. BY der
oc19 I'd VIM. F. CARNE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

aP, ,.,.s mch.-Commuaion at Ills a.
5" Services al II a. m. and 1850 p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-07

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainneld.
Ill.,, makes the statement. that She
caught cold, which settled on her lungs:
she was treated for a month by her
family physician, but grew worse. He
told her she was hopeless victim of
consumption and that NO medicine
could cure her. Her druggist sug-
gested DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption; she bought u bottle aud
TO her delight found herself benefited
from first dose She continued its use.
and after taking six bottles, founnd
herself sound and we'll; now does her
own housework, and is as we'll as she
ever was. Free trial bottles OF this
great discovery at Fisk Bangs and
Connell Bros drug stores. only soc
and 81. Every bottle guaranteed. q
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-07

] to the track, but at that I wheeled
around like flash.
A train = / cried, but what train
: JIM
HE did not answer me, only made
bound for the ticket office, snatched
glass from the shelf, and was back in
twinkling. One glance was all he
needed.
!" Dan, says he, still in that strange,
hoarse'voice, Dan, it's runaway en-
CINE, coming up backwards at sixty
miles an hour! Good God think what
will happen if it isn't stopped!
Il knew we'll enough what he meant,
and my blood grew cold, | knew he
was thinking that the four o'clock ac-
commodation would be coming In at
the Junction-the Junction is two miles
up, round that curve, sir-just then,
and that the runaway would catch it
up and smash into it sure as fate And
besides that, the track all the way
along after leaving here would be COW
cred with school children for they
know, as well as we, just the time every
train comes, and couldn't see the en-
CINE coming, for that curve, till it was
upon them,
We'll, it's taken lot longer telling
this than 1t all was in happening The
moment he had flung down that glass
Jim made jump and caught up light
ladder which was lying somewhere
about, and dashed away with it down
toward the arch, to that post there,
with the whips hanging to warn freight /
hands TO look out for the bridge.
For an instant couldn't make out
what he was about, but then it all
flashed upon me, and racing after him,
cried out: For Gods sake, Jim,
don't do that Think of Nanny
Nov wasn't the worst fool to saw
a thing like that? AS if I'd be apt to
think OF Nanny before he did
'He had the ladder against the post
and was up it before got there, but as
ne hoisted himself along on the arm he
just glanced down at me, and never till
my dying day will forget the look on
his face. There wasn't bit of himself
n it-not mite OF fear at the thought :
hat he might not have two minutes to :
i've In this world, or dread of what was I
coming to him after, and he didn't need
o have, for If ever man lived ready :
o face his Master, that man was Jim 9
POLLOCK. No, his one and only thought c
vas Nanny. !
BE good to my little girl Tiff | .
houldn't calculate right, Dan, says b
e, and give her all the love of my o
cart She will know there was moth e
1g else for me to do Then for one z
Instant he bent his head and closed his a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-07

eyes, just one instant: and after tina,
he looked up again and waited.
You understand the plan, sir? Yes
that was it; TO take the one chance out
OF hundred of dropping on the cab
roof as she passed under him. If he
made no mistake-dropped at the right
instant and was able to hold on, the
rest would be easy enough the climb
ing in at the window and stopping her.
OF course under ordinary circum-
stances, If she had been coming head
on, | mean the risk would not have
been great, for, if he missed, most like
~ he would have fallen behind, getting
little more than good shaking up and
a few bruises But as il was can
tell you, sir, that though four minutes
could not have passed from the time
Jim first sighted her till she came
dashing up, ii seemed an eternity; and
as | watched her come laundering ON
was as though turned to stone, till
tottered back, as she went whizzing
by, with my hands before my face 10
shut out-what?
but hardly for a second could have
stood that way; must know what hap
pened to hun. Bringing all my strength
TO bear, glanced after the living
thing!
"Thank God, there he was. but not
yet out OF danger, for he was clinging
to the roof of the cab by the ends of
his fingers Could he hold on? Was
II possible for him to draw himself up
and get his legs inside the window be-
fore he was shaken of?
f" But ought to have known those
ron muscles better than to have feared
lim; he could always make his arm
'igid as steel, and, he did it then.
Eyes, that is all sir. He stopped
Ter before the curve was reached, and
aved, no man knows how many lives"
"And the company? Well, Jim did
lot have to wait to marry Nanny. after
IL. Christian Endeavor World.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-07
CONNELL Bros.
Booksellers and Stationers.

II laughed to myself when | saw hin
coming, for knew in minute that II
wasn't me he wanted sight of, but
that line there. Jim was a funny fell
low in some ways As clean and
straight chap as you ever met, and
the best driver of an engine In the
company. He was going to marry the
prettiest little girl-but one-within
ten counties, and was head over heels
in love with her, if ever man was:
but, bless you, if don't think he was
almost as much in love with the sight
OF track or the smell of an engine 3
smoke! used to plague Nanny about
IT, but she didn't object, not she; she
held she loved them as we'll as he, and
believe she did. Anyway, she knew
every engine and the time of every
train as well as he did: was regularly
cut out for a road-man's wife.
"She lived here, up the hill yondcr;
and, as he had day off Jim had come
up 10 spend it with her. And yet he
couldn't be content that long without
coming down to cast his eye up and
down the road
Hello, JIM l called out, come
down to see if was all rightP Well, I
am
" That's it, Harry, he answered.:
but then he laughed He couldn't help
it, for he knew that knew what he
was up TO.
" How's Nanny? ! haven I seen her
since last night, said
She's all right Butat that his
face sort Of clouded over, and be sat
down on the edge of the platform yon-
DER and looked away down the line.
at wasn't like Jim to look glum.
He was the Cheerful est, most good
natured fellow / ever came across So
couldn't but wonder what was up,
and presently | asked him.
"Well, it seemed that he and Nanny
had been counting on getting married
'oon: but, through helping out his sis
er's husband, he'd lost lot of the
money he had saved to go to house
leeping; and a. he'd always held that
10 man ought TO marry girl till he |
ould make her comfortable, with /
title something laid by for rainy day, I
ed just been telling her they'd have |
o wait a wee bit longer. {
IL was just going to tell him that | {
'as dreadful sorry to hear that, but I
hat guessed Nanny wasn't the girl !
D find any fault, when | saw Jim sud v
emily give a great start and fix his
yes like a cat away down the road; and
ne next instant he was saying in a h
oarse whisper, "God help us, Dan, h
hats that?' I,
II had been standing with my back Il
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-07
The Station Masters Story.
than at our store.

Across two fields | could see the
little station peeping through the Gin
namon and gold of the naples, half a
mile away. | had no idea as to wheth-
er should come near TO train time: !
had not been living by clock for a
month past. But of one thing | was
certain; | was not going TO spoil this
last stroll on the last day of my vaca.
ton by hurrying after train that
might have no existence.
So loitered along, drinking in the
glorious October air, lounging beside
fences and now and then stopping to add
another view to those which were later
to provide me with an illustrated rec
ord OF my outing and finally came out
upon the platform, TO find, to my salts
faction, that there had been no train
for three hours, and would be none,
going my way, for two more.
was not in the least discomposed by
this latter information. On the con-
trary, nothing could have been more
10 my mind. should thus waste none
OF the splendid day, and should be able
70 take" several OF the beautiful bits
by which the station was surrounded.
Il think never saw finer piece of
road, | remarked to the station-mast-
or, as | set up my camera. nodding
down the line which stretched away in
magnificent perspective, straight as
die, for five miles, with perfect arch,
which carried over it an interesting
road, to frame it in
You're right sir" he replied with
evident pleasure at my appreciation;
There isn't another such bit for thirty
miles.
That straight run, together with
one OF the bravest men God ever made,
saved lot OF lives while back" he
added moment later.
Why, this was something like!
seated myself on truck, clasped my
hands about my knee, gave one COM
prehensive glance over the lovely
landscape upon which the wcster-
Ing sun was casting long shadows, then
turned to my companion. {
go on, said. |
well, sir, he said, fitting back the !
box on which he was sitting, and fold I
ing his hands behind his head against
the inside Of the baggage room, "well, Y
sir. it was just this way. 1t was just t
such day as this, and just about this t
time of day, too, strange TO say. was d
In the baggage room here, looking e
over some little matters, when Jim q
Pollock, a great chum of mine, and one b
Of the finest engineers on the road, "
,ame strolling along up the platform.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-07
FOR SALE
GOOD HOMES!

NOUSES and Lots can be
thought of the Bedding Build
ing and Loan association cheap
and on easy terms. Enquire at
their office in the new Belding
block Cor. Main and Bridge ST.,
also houses to rent and money to
loan. ADAM WAGNER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-07
ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE
BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

Why wait until the last days rush in selecting YOUR
Christmas Gifts? Our stock is complete with all
the seasons novelties. Come at once and take your
choice of the largest selection of Holiday Goods in
onia County Youare invited to look over our lines
whether wishing to purchase or not We have any
thing you may want
Crockery, Glassware, Celluoid Goods, Toys, Games,
Notions, Tinware. Handkerchiefs, Jewelry, Combs
OF all kinds; in fact anything YOU want we will be
pleased to lay aside any article you may select till
Christmas
Respectfully,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-07
Xmas is Near at Hand
STOKE

And everyone is looking for kind of present Are
you gong to purchase presents for your friends If SO
headquarters line of useful articles for Christ
mas quits by which the donor will be long remembered
1t Will pay you to call in and examine our full line of
Ladies Fine Shoes Fur Trimmed Slippers Leggins and
OVer-gaiters, and Lamb Soes for slippers In fact we
carry complete line from soft soled infants shoe to
nice warm lined shoe for grandma and grandpa Remem-
Der we have full line of light and heavy rubber goods
felts socks and mittcns o
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-06-03
DelSol Park.

At last Lewiston is to have !, ,,.r, az,
that too III the best possible LOCATION Co.
Louis DelSol, the wealthy and resnnc,ed
partner in the firm Of NJ. Donzoc { -
has decided To have al once the ,,a(,'.a
sary work done ard buildings erected ~,
his own large estate, which is s;,uatsd
mostly between the railway line and ,ha
Clearwater, and distant only Two a,,a :,
hall miles from the postofiice.
The place is eminentlv fitted for re,.r,,
alton III every sense of the unrj ~, -,
viii agree who are acquainted viii ~
natural advantages such rs fine shaa-'
trees, close proximity 10 the road ,n5
the slough and fine walks. yhere 60
can breathe pure air and resi- i, cors.
hooks away from the hustle and d,,s, =,
the CITY. 9' VI
MIR, Delsol has taken Mr.. p C,,,,
a partner and manager. and eyrr,,i,;, -
will be done To gradually nrn,;I.' II
sorts of amusements, such as s,y;,a', 81. "a
Punch and Judy shows for The childran
bowling alley, shooting gallery ho,ts
on the slough bathing accommolat;ons
etc for adults. So as to make tI,e ,,lac''
truly popular one and success In ever
way, MY
,hbS' i"itN' wen lighted and ven
tilated dancing hall, with tirst-cIsss csdar
loor, dressing rooms for the ladie AMI
gentlemen, rooms for private parties
mar laden with all the avorite sum,ueT !
dfinSs, ice cream, etc. etc, delirions
truit' fresh from the Delsol farm vii /
INSURE a numerous attendance Of an |
hose fond of healthy exercise and
healthy surroundings a; the balls 10 ~
given weekly.
Good music will also contribute to per.
eel enjoyment, especially on SUNDAYS |
when men have leisure to take Their
antilles a little ont Of town for much
lee,ied change,
The place will be thrown open to the
'uplic by the list Of July, and heart
Welcome is rendered to all intending
isitors.
\: R.-No,ice OF the first dance vii,
given IN due time in the local papers.
p. CAVITY,