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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-09
From New Zealand.

REEFToN, New Zealand, Nov. %,
1896. I am very pleased to state that
since 1 took the agency of Chamber.
lain's medicines the sale has been very
large, more especially of the Cough
Remedy. In two years I have sold
more of this particular remedy than of
all other makes for the previous five
years. AS to its efficacy, I have been
informed by scores of pcrsons of the
good results they have received from
it, ard know its value from the use OF
it in my own household. 1t is so pleas-
ant TO take that we have 10 place the
bottle beyond the reach of the children.
E. J. SCANTLEBURY.
For sale by all Druggists.
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LAUNDRIES.
Let Your Bundle Come.

We have at tho Alexandria Steam Lsundry
every modern means for doing good work in
any finish you may prefer. Soiled linens Of
all kinds we handle with that care and intel.
ligence that is required in the art of launder.
ing. We do work quickly and as well as
modern machinery, pure soap and water and
healthy workmen can do it. The new Do
mestic Finish" for gent'emen's linen is popu-
lar, comfortable and stylish. Of this VIC
make specially Prayed edges on collars
and cuffs we smooth down aud keep from
looking as bad as canary bird in moulting
season Lace curtains and draperies together
with floor linens, bed spreads, blankets,
&C., are lsundered equal to new. We guar
antee the work done by us equal to any
steam laundry in this section of the country.
aud have established our Main office at 416
King street, with branches at Entwisle's drug
store corner King and Fayetto streets, Bal
longer Bros store. West End, Hudson's drug
store Prince and Fayette streets, P. Pullman
& Co., corner Alfred and Duke streets. Use
Bell Phone 154 for call and delivery wagon.
SCHWAB BROTHERS, ProprietoIs
poT w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-09
TAX SALE.

SALE OF PROPERTY FOB NON-PAY-
~ MENT OF CITY TAXES.
Under the following resolution passed by
the City Council, Tuesday October II, 1899,
l will sell at public auction on Tuesday, Nc.
vember 81, 1899, in front of the Market
Bull ing, Royal street, alexandria, Va, the
following
LOTS AND IMPROVEMENTS
thereon. or as much thereof IS may DO neres
sary to pay and satisfy the taxes assessment ls
or charges due to the City Council of Alexan.
dria on tho same,
Resolved, That the Colle:tor of Taxes be
asd he is hereby. directed to proceed and sell
1T prblic auction all real eetate in the city of
Alexandria, on which takes are due and un-
paid 70 June /. 1890, iu conformity to the
City Chatter and laws relating to the a1me,
said sale to commence Tuesday. November
21, 1899, at 10 O'Clock q. M, and continue
from time 10 t;mo and from day to day until
all such real estate is sold.
The purchasers will be required to pay st
the time OF sale the taxes, assessments
charges and expenses of sale The proprietor
representatives or agents, may, within two
chaaer thereof. or to tho City Treasurer, tn,
uiohcy Paiu ioi ouSu ldAoo, ChAiSeo aHu OK,
pcnses as aforesaid, with six per cent per ali
mum as interest thereon, or mako tender of
the same, in which event he shall be rein.
stated in his original title. If no such pay.
ment or tender be mado within two years
next after the sale, the purchaser will be RI
quired to pay the remainder of the purcha
money into the treasury OF the City Council
whero it will remain, subject to the order of
the PROPRIETOR or his legal representative and
the purchaser, on the payment of the whole
amount of the purchase money, will receive
title to the said lot or lots, or such parts
thereof, in fee simple, from the auditor.
The sale will commence at 10 o'clock a. m.
on the day specified and II not completed on
that day, will be continued from day to day
and from time to time until completed.
P. F. GORMAN,
Collector of Taxes
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stoneleigh, Fairfax county, Nov. Z
ANNOYED A PHILADELPHIA.

ANNOYED a fdlLADIAh iAnA''
Mrs. Georgia Cooper, or attractive,
well-educated woman OF 80 years, who
has developed e. remarkable penchapt
for writing letters, has been held for
the United States Court by Commission
Rogers, of Baltimore, before whom
she appeared handsomely attired. The
charge against her was mailing letters
obviously intended to reflect upon the
character and conduct of William l..
LIE Compte, employed as travelling
salesman by Jenkins Bros, Philadel-
phia. According to the evidence,
hundreds of letters and postal
cards had been written by Mrs.
Cooper to lie Compte or his friend,
John K. E. Difenderfer, of Balti.
more. Many letters consisted OF large
SIZE sheets of letter paper posted on
pssteboard. Both sides OF the paste'
hoard we're covered with writing.
small space only being left for the the
address and postage stamps. ln nearly
every letter LIE Compile was accused OF
falsehooas and asked to return money.
A post Office Inspector exhibited at the
hearing about hundred OF the peculiar
letters and postal cards which had been
turned over to him. Mr.. Digenderfer
said shoe.box full of letters had been
returned to Mrs. Cooper, who, be testi-
lied, commenced sending the letters
about six months ago. He was tired
of the annoyance they caused him. Mr..
Ditfenderfer said Mr.. La Compte,
who was not at the hearing, bad only
seen Mrs. Cooper twice,
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gor OYER Fifty Years

An OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEpY.-Mrs
Wins.ow's soothing Syrup has been used for
over aity years ty millions Of mothers for
.hoir children while teething, with perfect
.lccsss, Il soothes ths child, softens the gums,
i.vs all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
o.l: 15msi7 'o7 Ilianhea. Is pleasant to the
.g,e. Sod 5y Draggists in every part Of the
Tetli. Twon.y-ive cents = bottle. Its value
Is incsicusble &c sure snd ask for Mrs. Wins
IoH', Soothing 9yray aud take nc othsr kind.
i.n17 a. ? s-s5 ~
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]. D. Bridges, Editor Democrat" Lancas-
ter N. II says, zone Minute Cough Cure is
the best remedy for Group ever used" I'm
mediately relieves and cures coughs, colds,
Group, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis grippe
and all throat and lung troubles. Itprevents
consumption. Edgar .Wlraeld, ir.. corner
King and Pitt streets.
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A1exa'sasia qbazetts,
FUBLIsHED DAILY AID TR1-wnEKLs ar
Gazette Building. $40 & s12 Prince NJ


II GUVAnCe.
f'ontract advertisers VIII nol be allowed 10 cx.
ersd their spaca unless tho exce1s is paid for
Z: srsrsisnt rates, an6 auder no circum.
stancee will they bs allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate busiasea in the
rpacs contracted fer.
@arrisge snd death noticss niuss IS psi6 icr
n advsnce.
aeseluticns in memoristn, OF theuh., tributes
Oh respect, resolutions adopted by cocieties
or persons, unleas OF public concern viii
only be printed in this paper az sdvartise.
snsnts.
{ Entered st the Postcidce AlaxAndris yirz,n.
la, SIS second-class matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-09

The housewives delight is our white and
nutritious PRIDE FLOUR. 1t is the best
flour made. and will give better results in
baking bread, pastry, cake and rolls of any
-four on the market 1t is made from choice
winter wheat and ground by the most i'm.
proved process, and for bakers and family
use is unsurpassed for quality and general
excellence. Ask your grocer for it.
JNO. W. EMMERT & CO.,
Union street.
'Phones-Bell %; Home 148
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'Ibad dyspepsia fifty. y.soven years and new.
cr found permanent reliaf until used Kodol
Dyspepsia Care. Now I sm we'll and feel
like new man writes s. J. Fleming, Muir.
rsy. Web !; IS the best digestant known.
Cares all iomi of Indigestion. Physicians
everywhere prescribe it. Edgar Wsr6eld, jr {,
cO-nar King snd Pit streets.
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Alexandria, Va, Oct. %. 1899.
HAVING sold the stock in trade en-
IL ployed in the business conducted by
me. under the firm name of JOSIAH d. D..
sMOOT. aud the good will of said firm to
Henry E Field. and leased to him the prem
ises where the said business has been conduct
ed, baspeak for him continuance OF the
patronage heretofore extended the hrm.
Mr. Field h S been in my employment for
many years and 1 have always found MN
FRANCES P. sMOOT, Executrix.
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NoTE.-All persons owing the firm Of
JOsIAH b. D. SMOOT will please settle at
once with Mr.. Field, and all persons having
claims against the said firm will please pre-
sent them to him for payment.
FRANCES P. SMOOT. E1ecutrix.
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A TMoREs MINCE MEAT end PLUM
~ PUDDING just received by
&c. MILBURN.
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VUST RECEIyED-A line of ROYAL
u WORCESTER CORSETS to sell st soc
aud 81 at A. G. SLAYMANER'S
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VIU GLoVES-Fine line for gentemen
IN snd ladies at ~
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MENJC:N L..

-~~>~-~>~-~-~~~~--~-~~~>~->
., & 80
T \AiaS SJEE, When a 1ocomo-
: "a lMAss-$sH tive goes off the
1,> SssSSSSA track it looks at
~ S>SsSS first as if nothing
M//Sn&T could ever put it
W/IIIT1I EEM on again. No Or
\V//aHtIS dinary tools will
1kY/7ili ~ move it All inch,
-A \ so. and yet there is
n - .....es1r,=. apparatus powerful
enough to lift up
-i'---- that enormous en-
.~. .na SCI i. smoothly running again
S,.ss~ tl,,. human constitution is thrown
~ - ne rack bv some frightfully conf
,i;,s+ed ..seaSe, it looks as if only
i.,rl,,s could restore it; and yet it can
br lone. W.
- + fouco,d. Cabarrus Co., South Caro-
-. r e.s.ct;l letter 10 DR.. 4. Y. Pierce, Of
- ~ TO have YOU publish my daugh-
~ - il is the nearest TO q miracle that
- ,,i-uc,Sed She had 81. Nitus's Dance so
i, ia not hold her hands feet or head
~, %. 'ert only when asleep. Mornings
ress herself: she would reel and
l!et shoulders and head were con-
with great difficulty. Her tongue
ian .rowr ont, and her face i'll different
r. coali no: take dipper of water nor
al ,-,. 7avthing to her mouth. If she tried
-,. 3r,,. f5 4. 10 her mouth she would smear II
49, h.. ,.cs and bosom. For several weeks
---... ~. chew her food; all solid food had
:, .rs.s RI fine We could hardly understand
g.,,.r'~., se would try to say.
e p. one bottle OF DR.. Pierce's Golden
,,.i,,..' -coyery. one bottle of his Fsvorite
l,--.--,r., 10 and one vial of his Pleasant Pei
IL, ,y.ot- 10 Dr. Pierce and he answered
r-.mc,.y civng advice how to give his medi-
cci1es 4ai also how to keep her hygienic sur
roundicEs Ss near perfect as I could.
after .aking the medicines three weeks,
noticed The symptoms gradually leaving.
cJu,!nued ua' the last dose OF the two bottles
lone Of 'Got-n Medical Discovery and the
o.t.-r Of Eayo-;tr Prescription ) was given,
then she ne, !el no more. Those two bottles
with wal Dr picfccs Pleasant Pellets, made
he- per.eci.s aen wish everybody knew the
g-es. y.r-u- !H Dr Pcrce'S medicines. If per-
s,rs n-si;r- .a ',iiow more will write, enclos-
Ing stamp / will gladly answer"
Do not hesitate 10 write TO Dr. Pierce. &c
gil advise you BY mail free of charge.
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ABNoLD's BR0MO.CELERY. Try this
10r ysl0d reme}J ior Headsches, Nsurslgis,
Vl0or'assn-ss 10 cenlr
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UANDsOME line of Mems NECKWEAR
~. at &. c. SLAYMAKER'S.
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Y1oR FINE RESULTS IN BREAD AND
Z Cake making procure Potomsc Flourat
]. @. MIbRURN'S
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pOLK MILLER's INSECT POWDER
6 Just received q fresh supply of POLK
MILLERS ITALIAN INSECT POWDER at
WARFIEI, D & HAEL'S
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'Phones-Bell 20; Home 14s
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SALE OF PROPERTY FOB NON-PAY-
- MENT OF CITY TAXES.
Under the following resolution passed by
the City Council, Tuesday, October II, 1899,
The age-herald., 1899-09-13
THE VERDICT ON THE VERDICT

From the New York World
 With the sole exception of the United States no country cares so much for the esteem and approval of the civilized world as France. Fully conscious of it's own merits and in wise backward in assert ing them, it's attitude before the rest of the world has been that of the successful actor who counts on the applause of the au- dience.
 How does France stand today before the rest of the world? It's claims have been put to the test Ii has been given a choice between truth and falsehood, between jus tice and injustice, between courage and cowardice. and. with it's eyes wide open, it has freely chosen the cause of falsehood, of injustice, of cowardice.
 It is only right that France should know in what opinion it is held now by the moral sense of humanity, and The World upon the reception of the verdict, promptly set to work to collect and publish the express sions of that opinion, to give the verdict on the verdict
 That verdict, decisive, irreversbe and final, began coming in yesterday. and will continue to come until the uttermost ends of the earth have been heard from. It is the calm, honest, unbiased expression of condemnation of an outrage unparalleled in a century. And it is unanimous. So far not a voice has been heard even in eXtenua- ton of the second condemnation of Drey- fus It is not influenced by jealousy or self interest. nor swayed by superior force,. nor affected by questions of race or creed or country or social station or politics, nor by love or fear or hatred Of any improper mo- tive whatever.
 It declares that France must accept, the responsibility for a crime committed un- der the authority and in the name of the republic, and as it seems that no way is now open to right the wrong committed by the verdict of the courtmartial, that yer dict-femain an indelible blot on the honor of France and a brand of infamy forever
The age-herald., 1899-09-13
American Sympathy for DreYfus.

A nation cannot consistently take cogni- zance of domestic affair of another na- tion unless it's own citizens are concerned in it. If. for example. the United States were to meddle with the Dreyfus case, monstrous it is, France would have req son to call this country down whenever a lynching bee did not suit her sense of jus tice. This country must not meddle if it wants to Joe free from medding. The ap- propriation of $1 200 900 for the Paris exposi- tion must therefore stand, and congress should refrain from meddling with mat ter that strictly and solely relates to the domestic affairs of another country.
 But what a nation cannot consistently and properly and wisely do, an individual can do to his hearts content. An individ- ual citizen can express to the top of his bent his opinions upon the decision of tho army ring, and he can withdraw the antici- pated appropriation of his own towards an exhibit for or a trip to the exposition. There is no limit to individual action, providing it does not take the form of melting an in- surrection. Anything short of force is in an- individual, permissible and proper.
 The proposal to boycott the Paris exposi- tion can be made pretty effective through individual action. Hold back the millions that were to go into the pockets of those who have been cheering and celebra ting the Rennes verdict, and this means nea rly
 
 all Paris. The seat of the anti-Dreyfusard movement is in Paris The agitators and demagogues who are fostering the move ment live there. Give that town the go-by next summer, but do this in your ndividua al capacity, and don't ask congress to do semc,s-ing that it has no right to do. and that would but invite and afford preceden for meddlesome action in our domestic af- fairs by some other nation.
The age-herald., 1899-09-13
NieII and Anti.Niell.

Spinners and producers do not usually
 agree in their estimates of a crop in its
 first month; but this year they are un- usually far apart The former. led by MT. Henry M. Neill. still insist that an unpre- ccdented crop, probably about 12,oO00eo bales. is ready for the pickors. while the latter insist that the crop will be at least a million bales short of the crop of last year The battle between the two classes of men is a very lively one. and the indica- tions are that the mill people arc waSins a losing light. Prices are tending upwards.
 The statistician of the department of ag- ricuture shows that the average condition of cotton OF September l to have been 6s.5 per cent. as compared with A per cent. last month, 79 on September l, 1898; 7S.S at the corresponding date in lS9l. and 7S.i. the
The age-herald., 1899-09-13
COTTON GOODS ACTIVE IN JAPAN

From the Macon Telegraph.
 Activity in cotton manufacturing is nor confined to this country or to Europe, ous is in fact notable in nearly every large producing or consuming country. A cas-, in point is that of Japan. where the indus try is said to have recovered from the de- pression of last year. The Japan Weekly Mail reports things are once more boom ing. so that competition to obtain expert labor has again become keen among the Osaka factories and stories are told of very questionable ruses resorted to by man. agers to entice away eaoh others hands. It is expected that the output this year will aggregate 900 bales, 60O,000 of which will be taken by tine home market. and the remainder will go to China. 1t is claimed that the Japanese spinners, by mixing h. dian and American cotton, obtain yarns exceptionally lustrous and durable, and that Chinese consumers recognize the su- periority and are willing to pay a higher price by ? yen per bale for the Japanese prodct. The prediction is that 70 or 80 per cent. of the yarn purchased this season at Tienstein, Chefoo and Newchwang will be Japanese As yet, however, the yarns of this country have not found favor in south- cru China. That will come. no doubt"
The age-herald., 1899-09-13

his partner. prosecuted the case. The Ely ton company property will now be taken out of court the contesting persons inter ested will be satisfied and the great prop erty placed upon a solid basis.
 George F. Moore. of Montgomery, a thirty-third degree Mason, has been in the city this week.
 Examiner of Public Accounts J. G. Cowan was in town yesterday.
 
 Attorney w. P. Acker. of Anniston. was in town yesterday. He is the legal adviser of the Dmmicks in their pipe foundry business.
 State Solicitor John V Smith, of the Third circuit, is in town.
 J. Gus Pearce and Will McCarty of Car bon Hill, and John ". Baccus, of Glen Allen. all prominent merchants, are in town.
 Major E. T. Allen, of Russellville, who is largely interested in mineral property, was in the city last night on his way to Columbus, Ga, accompanied by his charm ing bride.
The age-herald., 1899-09-13

mean of the September averages for the last ten years The condition of the first of the present month was, with the excep- ton of the year 1896 the lowest September condition in twenty-five years. There was a general impairment of condition during August. amounting to points in Alabama. in Mississippi and Tennessee. 10 in North Carolina and Georgia, 12 in South Carolina and Louisiana. Is in Florldar 20 in Okla homa 24 in Arkansas, 26 in Texas and 40 in Indian Territory The serious decline in condition is the result, in the main. of long continued drouth. Where local rains have fallen they have generally been so heavy as to further aggravate the situation. The averages of the different states on Septem- ber 1 were as follows: Virginia, S7; North Carolina. 73; South Carolina, 66; Georgia, 69; Florida, r: Alabama. 76; Mississippi, IS; Louisiana "A; Texas 61; Arkansas, 62; Ten nessee. 76: Missouri, S5; Oklahoma, 60; In- dian Territory, 5S
 It will not be claimed that the agricul- tuifii hSpeii tiHtHl iS llldilblt Dul W ilcll lto army of correspondents reaches the con- clusions of nine-tenths of all other expert observes, they must have weight in the judgment that makes prices. No one except possibly MT. Neill now claims that last August was a good August in the cot ton fields. It was hot and dry to excess It damaged the crop very seriously. It up- set MT. Neill's estimate, but he is too stub- born to admit his mistake, and his dupes will have to find out the truth as they go along. The prices of cotton will be ad- vanced, but let us hope no undue specula- tion will accompany the upward movement
The age-herald., 1899-09-13
ROBERT M'KEE.
AN ABsENT-MINDED BRIDEGROOM

From the Philadelphia Post.
 Robert Dewar, brother of Lord William Dewar, the British scientist who was the first experimenter to liqufy air. is re- markedly absent-minded man. It is said that on one occasion he left his home early in tine morning and repaired to the house of friend, in which there was a fine library to which he had access. That after neon his friends and relatives searched the neighioorhood in vain for him. At length he was run down in this library. By his side was a new suit of clothes.
 Its nice man you are" ironically said the spokesman.
 What's the matter now?" returned Rob- ert, irrttably.
 Your bride and the preacher are wait ing for you this two hours. Don't you know this is your wedding day. man?"
 'I declare" said the groom, ''I'd forgot ten all about it! Wait till I dress and I'll go along with you"
The age-herald., 1899-09-13
HAVE NC NO A MS?

From the New York Tribune.
 An Italian newspaper publishes table giving list of the various persons and their nationality who have been canonized or beatifled by the Church of Rome during the last 400 years. It is as follows: Seven- ty-sx Italians, 2S canonized. 49 beatified 66 Spaniards, r canonzed, 49 beatifed; 37 Portuguese. 1 canonized beatfed; 13 Dutch 12 canonized, beatified; Belgians, canonized, beatfied; Germans, can onized. ? beatified; ? Poles, l canonized, 1 beatified. It will be noticed that neither Great Britain nor the United States has furnished any saints.
The age-herald., 1899-09-13
Kinu Corn in the West.

When the boundless west thinks of it's unexampled crop of corn. it is ready to salute the crop as new king. It is not d rival of King Cotton. for the uses of the two are wholly unlike. One is king of the west and the other of the south: the one Is food crop, and the other a clothing crop.
 But both have a considerable range of ''sde" uses. especially corn. The Chicago Tribune calls attention to the later uses of corn. Distilled spirits made from corn go into smokeless powder. and the raw materials of twenty articles of commerce are furnished by corn, namely:
 Mixing glucose. Crystal glucose, Grape sugar, Anhydrous grape Su- Special sugar, gar,
 Pearl starch, Powdered starch, Refined grits, F1ourfne,
 Dextrine. British gum,
 Granulated gum, Gum paste,
 Corn oil, Corn oil cake, Rubber substitute, Gluten feed, Chop feed, Gluten meal,
 Corn germ.
 All of the grain and also the cob are new utilized. The products are sold to re- liners of table syrups, brewers, leather manufacturers, fruit preservers, confec- tioners. druggists, cotton and paper mills, paper-box makers, mucilage and glue makers table oil and lubricating oil mix CTS. shade cloth manufacturers, paint grinders, manufacturers of fibre. But it is as a substitute for rubber that most is expected. The waste corn product can be- come a rubber compound at cost of six cents pound. Compounded with an equal quantity of Para rubber, 1t can then be used in producing all classes of rubber articles at a reduction of at least 25 per cent. in cost. While all this is going on among manufacturers, agents in other countries industriously pushing corn as an article of food. and thus 1t happens that none are afraid of over-production in the corn belt. In one way or another all of the crop will be taken at reasona ble rates.