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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-29
Jean Drawers.

Mems Blesched Jean Drawers, made ofpep-
perell cloth OF summer weight, reinforced
seat, finished with pearl buttons and stitch
ings model of beauty, all sizes. Price Soc.
Mems Scriven's Elastic Seam Drawers, all
sizes. Price 75c. These Drawers will not
rip, tear or break and will wear longer than
any Drawers made Last years price, 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-29
Atwood Suspenders.

One pair Of Atwood suspenders will out
wear or 4 pairs OF any other make. If you
have never worn pair try one pair on the
proof Of thousands of pairs that have been
sold in this city, and we look for the first
complaint. Remember we sell tho Atwood
by size only. Prices csc and Soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-29
Mems W ear.

Undershirts and Drawers, in brown,
blue aud white, 25c and soc.
Wash Suspenders, with elastic ends,
two pair in a box, 25c
Ncglige Shirts, 25c to 50c
Socks, in fancy colors, 12lbc.
Neckdress Novelties, pretty styles,
25c.
Shoes in tan, black and patent
leather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-29
Shoes, Clothing, La
dies and Gents
Furnishings

from them or not. Their prices will so inn
press you sll that OH will be unable to resist
them even if you wanted to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-29
CARPET DEPARTMENT.

We strictly headquarters for mangs and rugs These
stocks kept up the end OF as the goods
always demand We invite the attention to our assort
mets and ask comparison of prices with stocks in this
and nearby cities. special bargain mating stock is
the heavy smooth ontless goods nc and 2oc and
81 by the piece I12 Moquee $780, sold by most of
our competitors at ST. fine assortment of N E. Moquette
rugs at sI6o and $75 Compare prices on these goods
with others. few very choice large rugs.
In Our Merchant Tailoring Department
We make prompt delivery of suits Our assortment of
$40 suits is coon as early in the season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

We are glad 10 see that the Democracy
OF Virginia Is awaking 20 the question
so often m0Oted I'm these columns, the
election of United States senators ly a
direct expression Of the Will OF the people.
either in primaries or by some other
method. Since our last editorial comment
a call has been issued 10 the Democrats
of the state 10 assemble at Richmond on
May nth next. % adopt measures look
ing 10 this end. We are glad 10 see this
call and are gratifed 20 note that II
is signed by so many bralny and patriotic
Democrats. We are especially gratihcd
10 note among those names so many
Underwater Democrats. We find among
the signers not only our representative.
Mr.. Jones. already prominent as an adyO-
cave Of hat idea. but our state Senator
elect. Hon. c.. Harding Walker. Among
other Tidewater Democrats VIZ note that
sterling Christian lawyer and able cham
pion OF Democracy, Claggett b.. Jones.
OF King and queen. Senator LeCato. and
y. =. Westcott. of Accomac. Alvin T..
Embrey. Of Fredericksburg. and r. J..
Ailworth. OF Northampton county. OLD
Old John r. RlXey. Congressman from
the Eighth District. heads the list. and
such names "a John GOOde. r. u. Barton,
James W. Cyclone Marshall. Baker r..
Lee. \. J Montague. Il. Walton Moore
and the like, give 10 force and effect from
all portions OF the STATE. The call ITSELF
is a mastery presentation of the pfin-
cipios in question and q terse and sue
cinct resume Of the conditions which
necessitate n change. Elsewhere we pub
lish the address IN fun. believing IL VIII
prove agreeable. as well az instructive
reading 20 an who are IN sympathy win
the purposes therein set f0rts T. states
tersely. the ground w have SO often
taken. The meeting &C May the lth
should be fully attended and some proper
plan should be hit upon 20 remedy the
evils of our present system. which IL
must now be patent to adj. has been
so grossly abused as 90 hay become OBJ
noxious 60 most people.-Northern Neck
News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
Lire,s Scnrs.

They say the world Is round, and yet
| often think IL square;
So many little hurts We get
From corners here and there.
But one great truth in llic I've found,
While journeying % the west;
The only folks who really wound
Are those We love the best.
The man you thoroughly despise
Can rouse your wrath. tits true;
Annoyance IN your heart will rise
At things mere strangers do;
But those are only passing Ills.
This rule an lives Will prove:
The ranking wound which aches and
thrills
Is dealt b. hands we love.
The choicest garb, the sweetest grace
Are oft TO strangers shown;
The careless mien. the frowning face
Are given 20 our own.
We hattor those We scarcely know
We please the feeting guest,
And deal full many a thouehtless blow
To those who love us best.
Love does not grow on every tree.
Nor true hearts yearly bloom:
Alas, for those who only see
This cut across a tomb,
But. soon or late. the fact grows plain
To all through sorrows test
The only folks who give US pain
Are those we love the best.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

The movement 70 select United states
Senator's by direct vote Of the people Is
now assuming a shape I'm this state des-
tined 10 bring the wished-for results. \
call for a meeting 10 be held IN hlchtlond
Nav lith. signed by a number Of gentle
men prominent IN Democratic pollc5
has been issued. and We may eNpcct sohe
plan formulated by which the wishes or
tho people will be more nearly. repre-
scented and their consent Obtained ln INC
selection OF United states senators.
While We have never had many u.dn-
locks In our Legislature. there Is no tel-
ing lust whom such n lamentabis state OF
affairs NAV occur. and iu this case an
ounce Of prevention Is worth a pouno TO-, ol
cure. In order TO elect senator's by popu-
lar vote the Constitution would have 70
be changed. but there is SUI a way sPe
H." adontlon of senatorial primaries. Bv
that means the people ear say ,s %h 70 r " 10
reprcsant them in tho upper mouse OF ,oh-
cress and TINS avoid the selection OF men
Totally UNIT FOR that ~digniaed onice ana
whose only claim 10 merit Is that tney
had the doodle or the pulL-Ne"csS''e
Record
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
THE SLOGAN OF 1900.

Senator B%everldge, Of Indiana. said
some time ago that the silver Democrats
would be forestalled IN their efforts TO
make opposition to trusts an issue by the
Republicans who would Incorporate in
their platform a vigorous demand for
such Federal legislation as would pre-
vent and punish combines which are
formed to destroy competition and re-
strain trade. In other words be predicts
that the slogan Of both parties in the
next Presidential campaign will be down
with the ~trusts!'
We do not doubt 1t. There is much
prejudice against such organizations, and
it is by no means confined to those who
compose the Democratic party. 1t Is a
catchy issue. 1t pleasos the people and
1t amuses the corporations, doing the
politicians good and doing the corpora
ions 40 harm. Every thinking man
knows That corporations are necessary
IN this day of great enterprises, and that
it is simply impossible successfully to leg
islate against them. Various attempts
have been made and they nave invariably
failed. because it wac found impossible
20 enforce the law without working hard
ship upon the people OF the state m which
such laws exist.
one of the most recent attempts was
the antitrust law OF the state Of Arkan-
sas. which has resulted IN depriying the
people OF that state Of insurance. A
special from Little Rock SAYS that not a
dollar Of fire insurance IS being written
in that city. and that the agents through
out the State have been notified 10 sus-
pend an business and send in their OIL
clal reports. so that business in the state
may be speedily wound mp. One company
has notified It's agents that all policies
written during the month of March have
been cancelled and the correspondent says
that alarm Is expressed that other COM
panics viii take advantage Of the optional
clause and cancel every risk carried by
them In Arkansas. leaving property and
commercial interests wholly unprotected.
How long will the people of Arkansas
submit to that? II Is simply out OF the
question for business men and property
owners In this day 10 do without insur-
ancc, and II this state of things con-
tlnues Il will not be long before there
is a howl OF indignation throughout the
state against the antitrust law that has
brought about sue a result.
II has been our contention In discussing
this subject that trade organizations have
come I'm the natural order OF things as
the demand of changed conditions. What
age of cheap things. The price of man.
ufsctured products began to fall several
years ago. and manufacturers discovered
that they must meet the cut. must re-
spond to the demand. or else 60 out OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

business. Moreover II was found that IN
order to sell the surplus products Of the
factories. II was necessary TO seek a for
cign market. and In order to sell our
goods In foreign markets. It was neces-
sary TO meet foreign prices. Therefore
the attention OF manufacturers was d.
rected 10 the solution of the problem OF
cheapening the cost Of production. in the
manufacturing world 1t was discovered
that this result could be best attained by
combination. A number of factories doing
business under separate management
found that by combining they could cut
at both ends. That they could reduce
the number Of h~igh-priced employees in
the management. that they could shave
the price OF raw materials by purchasing
in largo quantities. and that they could
increase the aggregate Of profits by in
c~reasing the output. even at reduced
prices.
The cry is that trusts are formed for
products. In point of fact the contrary
Is true. as we have pointed out. Trusts
are formed to lessen the cost Of produc-
ton. so that a better article at a cheaper
price may be made 10 meet popular de-
mand. We have said. and we maintain,
and the facts bear us out In the asser-
tion. that the people have made the
trusts, that is TO say that tho trusts
have come as a natural consequence OF
the popular demand for the best article
at the cheapest price. We have said.
also. and 1t is a fact. that the patrons
OF the trusts are those who are crying
Ioudest against the trusts. namely the
great body of American people.
The trusts do not depend upon the rich
for their patronage. II they did, they
would soon ave to shut up shop. Who
buys the products OF the STANDARD OIL
Company. or of the American Sugar Re
inning Company. or of the American To-
bacco Company. or OF any other trusts
In existence to-day? The rich man does
not burn coal oil; he uses gas or cleo
tricity. The rich man does not smoke
American cigarettes; he smokes the inn
ported article, If he smokes cigarettes at
all. He uses sugar, OF course, but the
quantity Is a mere atom as compared
with the quantity used by the masses. Is
the poor man going to pay more for an
antitrust article for sentiments sake?
Many manufacturer who lost their
money in an attempt 10 trade on this
sort OF sentiment have that
question TO their sorrow. No. no, let us
look the facts squarely In the face. The
trusts are unpopular in name. but their
goods are the most popular that ever
were made and the people will have them.
Politicians are very shrewd fellows.
and they know how to catch the popular
ear. 1t will not surprise US at all. there
fore, ii both parties in the campaign OF
next year shall take strong ground
against trusts, but so long as the people
use the goods OF the trusts, all this poll
teal clap-trap will amount to nothing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
prcu r1Nn OLE p ?

CHARLOTTE y. c.. April 2-Rich DC
posts Of copper have been discovered
tweve miles from the town OF Salisbury,
Rowan county. and that town and the
entire section are in a state Of the widest
excitement. Messrs. j. J.. and George
Newman. Of New York. owners OF several
gold mines I'm this state. have already Soc
cured a portion Of the copper lands. and
are wiring for three hundred expert
hands and a thousand laborers to 90 90
work In the mines at once.
4 number OF spectators from the North
are already on the ground. some Of them
having gone over by special train. The
deposits are said to equal i'm richness
some Of the most famous Of Western
mines and the ~prOspectOrs think fortunes
will be made quickly on the deal-At-
ianta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
SOUTHERN NOTES..
Selections Here and There from the
Newspapers Of Dixie.

The Knoxville Journal and ~lTribune
says: Rev. Or. K. X. AGREE, pastor OF
me First Baptist church. has resigned
ina charge to accept the pastorate OF
the First Baptist church OF GAINESVILLE.
Ienh. AT a meeting OF the officials Of
the church last night. Rev. DIR. Acree )
resignation Was read and presented by
MN. The resignation was accepted TO
take effect May l. After that time the
popular Knoxville pastor will so 70
Clarksville and will Immediately as
sumo charge Of his new church.
teV. Or. II. r.. AGREE came to Knox
vile TO accept the pastorate OF the First
bapust church In September. 1895. and
he has iaborei faithfully with the peo-
pie OF this church since tina time. Some
months ago he was offered the pasto-
rate OF The First Baptist church of Rich
mond' which he declined. But few peo-
pie knew ANYTHING OF his last move. And
there VIII be general regret when IL IS
generally known. Probably no pastor
in Knoxville has built up the reputation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

treat. Every Saturday at her theatre she
gives readings.
Charles Rosofelt. five years old, was
almost miraculously saved from death
by a fortunate combination OF circum-
stances in Philadelphia on Monday last.
says the Times. While leaning out the
third. story front window Of his home
he lost his balance. and would likely nave
been killed by striking the sidewalk had
he not fallen upon the head OF a man
who had just crossed over TO that side
OF the street.
As IT was, beyond a shaking up, neither
was injured. The only damage was 10 a
high hat which the man wore and which
was crushed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
PATRICK'S WAY.

The citizens OF the town OF Stuart,
Patrick county, have organized a bust
ness association. the object being 10
unite the citizens Of the town and coun-
ty I'm a movement to advertise the re-
sources of Patrick and to induce capt
talists to develop them.
The association, says the Enterprise,
is strictly non-partisan and is designed
not to promote %anybody's political inter
est, but TO build up the material inter
ests Of that section Of the State.
1t is with pleasure that We note this
new departure in the county Of Patrick.
Patrick is rich in minerals and hare
woods and her lands are peculiarly
adapted to Horticulture. She has a rail
Dad outlet 10 Danville, and we regard
that county as a rich field for invest
ment. The people OF Patrick, Ike the
people of many other counties Of Nir-
ginia. got into their heads that the laws
Of the country were all against them,
and that there could be no prosperity
except by legislation. But the organiza-
tion Of this business association at
Stuart shows that the people are taking
a different view, and we assure them
that an association of this character.
If it only adopt the proper means. VIII
accomplish more for the upbuildins of
Patrick In one year than all the politi-
cal organizations that may be organ
lied for a century.
In this connection We observe that an
association of the same character was
recently organized at Danville. that a
delegation Of business men was sent TO
New England to solicit capital for new
enterprises 10 be started up. and that
the efforts of the delegation were high
~ successful. 1t is this sort of thing
that builds VI tow or county and that
brings prosperity. Away with the idea
hat prosperity is to come with some
sort of political manipulation. 1t is TO
come through the efforts and energies
Of the people and in no other way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

Dr. " ". Royal. OF Chase City. Is
pre1 ching every night this week At As
bur, Methodist church. assisting the pas
tor I'M a series OF meetings. There Is a
very decided interest In this work mani
tested on the part Of the church and con-
gregations. and an extensive revival Is
boned for and expected. DR.. Royal r. a
nreaoher of unusual power. as those who
hoard him al this church last year can
testify. All arc invited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
PARTY REGULARITY IN CHICAGO.

The Chicago Record has been speak
ting OF Carter and Altgsld as Mr.. yerke's
candidates who were playing into each
others hands. with the view to the de-
feat Of Carter N. Harrison. the regular
Democratic nominee for the mayoralty.
Nr. Aitgeld Is d member oil the National
psmocrstio Commiitsa YET he ran
against Harrison. the regular nominee.
and. u - charged. VA tho leader Of a
Republican aid society.
How n that for party loyalty? How
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

Mr.. Bryan says times are as hard as
ever. Needless 10 say Mr.. Bryan twho
IS ar honest NAM Is so busiiy and 80
enthusiastically engaged in his free silver
missionary work that he hasn't FOUND
time to read the accounts Of wage-raising
which we find In nearly every paper we
picl. IN every day in the week.-Lynch-
burr News-IIerald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
An Omen Question.

A~rklight-I So. that you have shut on
an the gas I'm your house and are using
nothing but candles, What Is that IorF
Darkight-Merely out OF curiosity l
want 10 see II it VIII make any an
ference in my gas bill-Cinclnnatl En-
quirer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

In nominating Carter Harrison OF
Chicago, and Thomas G.. Hayes. Of Bal
timore, for mayor OF their respective
cities. the democrats ignored the chicago
platform. Neither fight could stand a
handicap.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

Tho Louisville Dispatch Of Monday says
Mr.. p. O.. Conrad. of Richmond. Va,
is registered at the Willard. Mr. Conrad
Is % w~ellknOwn tobacco man. and repre-
sents several foreign firms in this county.
lie is frequently seen at the Louisville
breaks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

- see Crimmius' building Is more than
half empty again
YES. lie rented the second floor 10 n
brass band and the third floor 10 "A
Populist debating club. and they both
got mad and left "-Chicago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
Our Growing Language.

what" asked the intelligent foreigner,
do YOU mean by saying that one man
overshadows %another?'
1T means" answered the obliging ma
tive. that he outshines him. Indian
apolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
Ingenius. but Precise.

"Are you the defendant in his case?'
asked the Judge. sharply.
NO. sub" answered the mild-eyed
prisoner. ~ has a lawyer hired ter do
de d%efendin'. Is de man dat done stole
de ahticles. Washington star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
No Argument ~ All.

Miss Pinkerly-If he really loves me- as
Won say. why should he be silent?
Miss Sodawater-He may not be in a
position TO get married.
But he knows l am'-Detroit Free
Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
Their Mission.

Little Andrew-Pa. why did the fll-
grim fathers come out 20 this country
Pa-So az to give the Massachusetts
people a chance 20 boast about ther olu
famiies-ChicagO News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
Point of similarity.

why do you refer to him as an old
gum" IN,
because he Is a smooth bore."-Chi-
cagO Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
A BACHELORS Diversion.

81 like spoiled children
"Why?"
"1t's great fun 10 sec them make their
narents obev"-Chicag0 Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
''If."

papa. If you hadn't married mama
"Well?"
"What a lot O. fun me an you could
have-a dom as We please! boston
GInhn-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

with ffty-two gold dishes the Wander
bilt-Fair combination ought to fare pretty
well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

There were only two people to kiss the
Vanderbilt bride, the dispatches stating
that the balance OF the family "being
in mourning or abroad"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

IS that for party regularity? Yet. we
have not heard OF Mr.. Altgeld's being
read out Of the party for treachery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

The papers report that Baron ko.ns-
child won 0 .OoO at Monte Carlo. we
thought "the man who broke the panN
at Monte Carlo would turn up sooner
~ later.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

A young woman lecturing In New York
said IL hope 10 see the day when Kiss
ing is unknown" That's right, II auSht
10 be unknown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

Young Mr.. McKisson. of Cleveland, has
been defeated for mayor simply because
he grew 80 much bigger Than his party
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

After some lively firing from the jungle
Congressman Dalzell retires beyond the
Quay lines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

Quay has another rival for the Senator
ship. but all opposition candidates seem
10 look alike TO the Quayites.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

Japan has a lighthouse made of bam-
boo. and naturally that ought to be light
enough.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

The oldest inhabitant' has been arous-
ed by another snow storm in Danvllle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

Young Yanderbits income Is only si"V
per day. What a terrible fix he "oulu
be In II he should be laid up a oo"p'o
Of weeks and have that stun @ccomu-
late on him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

A man has sent three one thousand dol
lar bills 10 the conscience fund" Are
the embalmed beef men relenting?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

Burglars are at work In this city. but
they are keeping their business close 10
themselves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

II would be absurd to think we could
ever satisfy the Cuban National Assem-
bly,, but General Brooke VIII have % use
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

VIII the Philadelphia water be any
better now that they nave put an Ash
bridge over It?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

The V. NJ. l. cadets will be in plenty Of
time to wear their officers Uniform al
the german.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05

In the great Ohio mix-up one goou
Democrat and Virginian was eieo,'d'
Hon. Muscoe l.. shackelford was re-e'ec'-
cd city attorney Of fremont the former
home OF Ex-President Hayes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-05
AFTERMATH.

II IL said that Mayor Quincy. Of Bos-
ton. is a very sick man. and yet will not
have a physician. because he believes in
Christian science. His friends are alarmed
ed.
Mr.. c. p. Huntington has gone TO Qua
temala. the object Of his visit being, 1t is
said. to puchase the Guatemala and
Northern railroad.
In the town OF Stanford. y. r. says
the Sun. lives a negro family OF the name
OF Johnson. About April 10. 1859, his
wife presented her husband with
tripleis but they did not live 10 bring
Joy and happiness TO the household. On
March 81. 1899. the mother gave birth to
twins. which have every prospect or Nv
ing. Five children born to one family
within the period Of one year Is a record
that Is rarely II ever excelled.
Mary Lockhart. OF Louisville. is in dan
ger OF death from rabies, the result OF a
bite OF a pet rabbit.
Sara Bernhardt has taken the mino
poets Of Paris under her wing and incl
dentally is giving the Partisan public .