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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09

Monday night some misecrants cut
the Bryantsville telephone wire in
several places near town. There is a
heavy penalty for this devilment, the
punishment being from two to ten
years in the penitentiary. Mr.. Bas-
tin offers a. big reward elsewhere In
TIE RECORD.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
Makes War on the Chute.

In his sermon Sunday morning, Rev.
Massee called the attention of his
hearers to the disgraceful condition Of
affairs on the notorious Battle Row.
and urged the good people to take
some steps to stop the Outlawry and
devilment carried on there with such
a high hand. If all the law-ablding
people would take hand in trying to
break up this thing, united effort
will certainly bring about change
for the better.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09

The Legislature should change the
present plan of requiring votes on To-
cal questions to be taken by same Off
GERS, and i'm same place as where state
elections are being held. 1t puts
double work on the officers, and in
many other ways interferes with the
taking of the vote.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
Don't Risk Your Life.

Many of your friends, or people
whom you know of have contracted
consumption, pneumonia or other
fatal diseases by neglect Of a simple
cold or cough. Foley's Honey and
Tar, a Safe cure and pleasant cough
medicine, would have saved them. 1t
is guaranteed. c. c. & j. E. StOrmeS.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
A Successful Meeting.

ED. Geo. GOwen closed his meeting
at Pleasant Grove Sunday night, after
a very successful revival. Twenty
five persons united with the church
and much interest created. Ed.
Gowen leaves this week for GuntorS-
vile, Ala, where he organized a
church some time ago, and will hold a
meeting there.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09

The biggest line Of mems, womens
and childrens underwear ever brought
to Paint Lick. in union suits and
seperate pieces. Ladies fieeced vests
and pants at 15c up. Mems at 25c up.
Come and see. r. L. JENNINGS & Co..
Paint Lick.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
Low Admission.

Spillman Riggs is famous humor-
list, and Megibbon Kimbrough is an
eminent musician, but the admission,
to hear them on the 14th, is put down
on account of the times, and in order
to give everybody a chance to hear
them.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09

After exposure or when you feel a
cold coming on take dose Of FOley's
Honey and Tar. 1t never fails and
will prevent Pneumonia or COnsump-
tiOn if taken i'm time. c. c. & j. E.
Stormes. I'm
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
Minstrels at Court House.

Harris Minstrels are an organization
composed mostly of Lancaster cOlOred
boys, will give a show in the Court
House on the evening of the oath.
They have been showing in neighbor-
ing towns and are spoken Of highly.
The Nichoiasville band will head a
big street parade here on the day of
the show. White people are cordially
invited and are assured good seats and
perfect order.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
Graded School Tax.

The 1899 tax is past due. Please call
and settle and save being asked for it.
The penalty will certainly be added to
all unpaid taxes.
If. E. w. HARRIS, Collector.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09

The Cincinnati COmmercial-Trib
October %, says, "Spillman Riggs
lectured to large and intelligent au-
dience last night and proved to be a
perfect platform speaker, possessing
those attributes which belong to the
masters of OratOry. Court House, No
vember IA.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
For HOarseness.

Geo. A Pontins, Upper Sandusky, O.
writes: 1 have been using FOley's
Honey and Tar for sore throat and
hoarseness and find it the best remedy
L ever tried. 1t stopped the Cough
Immediately and relieved all soreness.
C.. G. & J. E. StOrmeS. I'm
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
= Fire! Fret! Ffre!!!

Build your fires with Coal bought of
w. B. Moss s. Co. 1t is the best,
makes the hottest fires, weighed on
Fairbanks Standard Scales. Good
coal, good weight, why not buy from
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
Nice State of Affairs.

Tuesday night men stood in full
view Of everybody around and shot
pistols which sounded like canons.
There was not the slightest regard for
danger to life and limb, nor did any
one seem to care what would be the
result. There was not the slightest
effort to stop it. The shooting was
kept up nearly all night, and if any
steps have been taken to punish the
offenders, no one has heard of it.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
Free Camera.

A free Camera will be given to each
boy who buys suit from the Stanley
Tailoring Company, and they will
save money, where breast measure is
under 35. M. D. HUGHES, Ag't.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09

My samples for Fall and Winter are
now all in and L am better prepared
than ever before tomake you a suit or
overcoat from $1,000 to $1,000. Salts
faction in everyway given you. Call
and see me. j. e. HEMPHILL.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
Wanted!

All kinds of metal, brass, zinc, cop.
per, lead, old ledgers, rubber shoes,
hides, pelts, tallow, beeswax, ginseng,
and yellOwroot. Will pay, extreme
market price for all kinds produce.
H. B. NORTHCOTT.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09

o. G. Heberling, the florist on York
s@reet has a full line at reasonable pri-
ces. Will care for your plants through
the winter.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
Take Warning!

All indebted i'm any way to myself or
J. G.. Sweeney, must call and settle or
1 will place same i'm hands of an officer
for collection. J. w. Sweeney. 1l-2-1m
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09

Come to see me Monday and will
show you some special bargains in
suits and OvercOats. All wool at bot
tom figures. Satisfaction or no trade.
Ready-made or made to measure. Sew
en- dollars, up.
nj. d. HUGHES, Agent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09

Smith & Currey, Agents for Dan
vile Steam laundry. Work shipped
and received daily. Shirt waists a
speciality. Office at T. Curreys or ,cery
store. tt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09

Come every one who is in debt to G
S. Gaines and close up old accounts
He is i'm earnest and means business.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09
THURSDAY, November 8, 1896
MORE hoCAh.
NNONNNNSNNNSSS

Refreshments and attractive plO-
CRANE at the measuring party at
Paint Lick.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-11-09

M. d. HUGHES, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02
LOCAL BREvITIES.

A company of artillery of 100 men reached
Fort Foote from Annapolis on Monday night.
Mrs. Effie T. Doremus has sold to Mr. J a,
Marsteller house and lot in st. Elmo for
5000.
This is All Souls Day, and Impressive ser
vices were held at st. Msry's Church this
morning.
The Directors of the German Co operative
Building Association have just made thirteen
loans at par.
After short interruption Indian summer
has returned, and today has been most de-
lightful one.
Mr. Bud Chichester fell in stable in til o
western psrt of the city yesterday evening
aud sprainod his leg.
Two houses on Sixth street, Washington
belonging to Mr. Thomas Hoy, of this city,
were burned last night. The loss is covered
by insurance
]. E. Harris has sold to the trustees of the
German Cooperative Building Association a
house and lot on the west side of Columbus
street. between Madison and Montgomery.
The old brick warehouse on he northwest
corner of Union street and Fay cite alley, re-
Gently purchased by Mr. F.S. Harper, is be-.
ing torn down and on its site Mr.. Harper will
erect large stable building
Miss Grace Chase aged 16 years, daughter
of Mr.. Chas. B. Chase, died this morning at
her home on south Lee street. She had been
in declining health for some time. The de.
ceased was popular young lady with all
who knew her.
The Epworth League of the N. E. Church
South will hold their monthly business meet
ing tomorrow night This will be the first
time the league has met in the recently i'm
proved church, and special programme of
vocal and instrumental music has been pre-.
pared for the occasion
There are rumors to the effect that some of
the Alexandrisns who were recently bitten
By q dog and who were advised to go to the
Pasteur Institute in Baltimore for treatment
will bring suit against their city physicians to
recover the amount of expenses they were
subjected to while they were at the institute
Willard A. Mccormick, al years old, EN-.
ployed rs a miller at Galt's flour mill, Wash
ington, attempted suicide about 8 o'clock this
morning by shooting him et in the mouth.
The surgeons who attended him believe he
will recover. The cause of his act it is AL
legged, was too much liquor and fear of losing
his position.
The Old Maids Convention to be held at
the Opera House November promises to be
q most amusing and unique entertainment
1t is hoped that full house will greet these
gentle spinsters, who, with the assistance Of
Mr. Conley, the popular comedian, hope to
make the convention, given for the benefit OF
the AleXandria Library, great success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02
prRsoNAL.-Mrs. william A. Smoot

prpsoSAL.-Mrs. william A. Smoot,
,IISxsndris. stopped over in the city
q 4 A. en- route TO Evincton to visit
!'s' 'irss Vale in the city she was
I3a'' '9ss. Of slrs. Fanny w. Withers,
o5 Gsn,eh stree = [Lynchburg News.
- Mite Fjobsou, OF Washington
Mr.. Harry Javins, of Plttsbure
p, will be married at the Baptist
! h., in this city, tonight.
w. Marion A. vickroy, a sister of Dir. A.
~ Armstrong. left here last night by the
y. -. I'.rr Railway, Wis New Orleans, for
S s',, ,rjzons. Mrs. Vickroy is the owner
~ t'.e, ,rSrp OF gold mines known as the Bully
., - near Prescott Those mines were the
. o'''Y of maav Indian depredstious which led
.' ,5s dest- uc;ion of property amounting to
.,, 49, hundred and fifty thousand dollars. for
, mi Mrs. Vicbroy has claim now pending
4, -" '';,-,rbe L. 5. Count OF Claims.
No Ilsi,r and Mrs. A. II. Johnson will soon
:, r Hsymsrket for Savannah, where Msjor
I Grsou' ; raj rosd business calls him
~ ~ r. interesting AMI highly appreciated
,.-,c VA. given by Mrs. Justus Schneider
f...1.sbt st her residence, on north Wash
u.s. .,,' .r-eet. in honor oil Miss Anna Null.
a. Of C,evelsnd. Ohio, formerly of Alex.
a.Ira whose charm, grace and vivacity were
,imirei by nj who were pnresent.
yr 4. T Ramsay is quite sick with diph-
,bori, st his 10 ms on King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02

BOARD OF REALTH.-A meeting of
,5e Board of Health was held last
mont DR.. Miller, the health officer,
n.s.;dipr. An ordinance in relation to
outrageous diseases which bad been
yraurqd by City Attorney Boothe st
Inc r5queS. of d.. Miller and which j.
va. proposed to ask the City Council
n pa,s, was presented. The paper d d
nol nee; with the approval of all the
members Of the board and after some
discussion ii was decided to refer the
natter to the Health Officer, Mayor
sad Civ Attorney, with the request
that the latter prepare an ordinance in
reference to smallpox matters and re-.
mort 10 the board. Should the board
s.rse upon the ordinance they will
then request lis adoption by the City
Council. l. is understood that the
Msyor will decline to serve on the
Committee, as should the measure pass
G-uqcil it would have to come to him
either for his approval or objection.
L is understood that some of the
members of the board express disap
proval of lhe action CT the health eff
c4r in recently sending to Washington
10 secure an experts opinion before
consulting some of the older practi-
TONERS in this city in reference to q
matter 10 dispute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Cry

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE City
Judge c. e: Micol presiding.-In the case
OF OF, Laura Il. Watkins, administratrix Of
w. F. Watkins, VS.. the W., A. s. Mt,
V, Ry. Co., the jury in which yesterday
morning rendered verdict for the plain.
TIT for $4,000 for injuries resulting in
the death of W. F. Watkins, the court
today heard arguments on motions for
arrest of judgment and for a new trial.
Messrs. Cation and Moore appeared for
the company, aud Judge Norton and
Mr.. Boothe for Mrs. Watkins.
At 4 o'clock this evening Judge Nicol
decided that the verdict was not sus-
tanned by the evidence in the case and
therefore set aside the verdict rendered
yesterday morning and awarded a new
trial.
Allen VS.. McVeigh, decree confirm
ing sale of piece of property on Union
street. between Queen and Princess, to
the Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.

Now that the winter styles of jackets and capes we
suggest your making your selections The goods shown
very stylish and the effects entirely different from the jackets
OF the past few Jackets extremely Short made
in all colors blacks blues and half lined and
silk lined throughout prices range from S. S12 and
prices lower than for class of garments elsewhere
All our garments especially tailor made
der Several styles of attractive golf capes also shown
In connection with the jacket stock call attention the
very attractive line of plaid for separate skirts prices from
soc yard and the very superior line of black
pons in prices from $I25 to $3.50 per yard This line
braces many exclusive designs in separate skirt lengths We
making window display of choice silks the popu-
lar satin faced goods.
Special line extra value umbrellas 81 up.
special mark down sale of fancy black goods.
We have quite large line of choice black ances and are
determined to close them regardless of The goods
especially attractive for skirts and suits.
Goods that 75c marked to soc; 81, $I25 and
$1o goods marked to 75c and ST. Don't miss this oppor-
tunty
Special line OF umbrellas from 81 up. Ask Them
Look the prices carpet stock and compare before
buying Remember all these goods bought when prices
were 10 per cent. lower than at present
good wool tapestry carpet at 48c.
Much better grade of tapestry at soc.
Best tapestry carpet at 6oc.
Smiths velvet carpets at $50.
Three patterns of Administers carpets at 82c
Our stock of Marquette rugs and running low and
can't promise to duplicate the present low figures
few choice 7-6x1o and oxI2 Administer rugs at old
prices ONE PRICE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02
TELEGRApHIC BREVlIIh.>.

q Z. Calkins. business manager of
the Times, of Batavia, N. Y, has dis
appeared. Foul play is feared. Calkins
left town October 9Th, saying he was
going to Chicago and has not been
heard from since. He had in his pos
session $500.
Peter Rice, a well-known master
painter, of Camden, N. J., fell from a
scaffold while painting the front of a
house in that city, this morning. His
hat blew off while he was at work, and
in making grab for it, he threw him.
self from the scaffold to the ground
Rice struck the pavement head fore
most. He died shortly after being re.
moved to the hospital.
Snow began falling at Sycamore, ILL.,,
yesterday and continued last night &C.
companied by wind and elect. The
first snow of the season is falling at st
Louis, this morning, accompanied by
cold wind. Bulletins from Clarendon,
Washburn and Texas Line report snow
in the Panhandle. A blizzard is also
sweeping over northern Texas. This
is the earliest winter weather known
in Texas in many years. There was
light snow fall in Cincinnati and
vicinity this morning. A light snow
also fell in Chicago this morning.
Miss Helen Gould has accepted the invita-.
tion of the State of Alabama to be che guest
OF the State at the opening Of the State fair
at Birmingham November 10. Governor ].
81. Johnson and Mayor Melville brennan. of
Birmingham, who went to New York to in.
vite her, started homo this morning with her
acceptance
The steamer Roanoke arrived at Seattle,
Wash yesterday from st Michael and Cape
Como, Alaska, bringing $l,30l,O0O worth
of gold dust and 400 passengers.
1t is reported in railroad circles that the
Erie lines are to be amslgsmated with the
Vanderbilt system.
Vice President Hobart passed fairly COM
Portable night last night and is resting easily
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02
Story of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot by the
chains of disease is the worst form Of
slavery. George D Williams, of Man.
chester, Mich, tells how such slave
was made free. He says: my wife
has been so helpless for five years that
she could not turn over in bed alone.
After using two bottles of Electric Bit
tiers, she is wonderfully improved and
able to do her own work" This SUI
preme remedy for female diseases quick
ly cures nervousness %, sleeplessness, mel
ancholy, headache, backache, fainting
and dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is go6send to weak, sickly,
run down people. Every bottle guar
anteed. Only 80 cents. Sold by E. S.
Leadbeater & Sons, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02

A STAFFORD WEDDING.-A pretty
marriage was solemnized at Aqua
Caarch, in Stafford county, last night,
when Mr.. John Wicklife Waller, a
popular AID we'll known young gentle
man of that county, led to the altar
Miss l. zze Clyde Gill, the accomplish
cd ed attractive daughter of Mr.. Jas.
B. Gill. The church, which was crowd
cd toll fullest capacity, was tastetully
aaf deliberately decorated with ever.
green's and chIysanthemums and other
flowers The bride was becomingly
alfred in q travelling suit of tan broad
cloth, and her maid of honor was in
wnie silk with lace trimmings. The
atl5adsu.s wee Miss Sallie Gill, sister
OF the bride, maid of honor; Mr.. D..
Mercer Waller, brother of the bride
groom, best man, and Messrs. F. A.
Hill, Of Milwaukee, Wis; Kendrick
Bradshaw, of Prince William county;
William Skinker, Of Fauquier county;
Ashton Gill, of Fredericksburg; Msjor
John N. Lee, James Ashby, K. G. l..
Molcure, Waller Gill and r. A. Mon.
cure, fishers. Following the ceremony
arrceplon was held at the home of the
BRIDE, after which the couple left on the
nortnboaud train for a trip OF several
weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02

FALLS CHURCH RAILROAD. "A meet
Ing Of Ine Falls Church town council was
held Monday night and report received
lha the judge of the circuit court had
caused rule TO issue against the Wash
lng on, Alexandria and Falls Church
Railroad Company, requiring it to show
cause Why an Injunction should not
De granted the town to restrain the
railroad company from using 1st street
naiil he contract for grading the street
1a- Teen complied with. Mr.. II. A. D.
OrocNeT, civil engineer, was directed 10
MAKE a survey and diagram of the
street for use of the court, and Council.
men DePutrop, Ellison aud Gibson
We're appointed committee to secure
aihdavits of parties in behalf of the
town. Mayor Hawxhurst and Council.
man DePuiron were designated to pre-
pare and present all necessary papers
10 the court at the hearing on Novem-
Der Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02

POLICE CHANGEs.-The Mayor has
made changes in the beats of the police
force as follows: The men in the first
district have been transferred to the
second; those in the second to the first;
those In the third to the fourth, and
those in the fourth to the third. Lieu.
tenant Smith is off on his vacation and
Sergeant Smith is acting as lieutenant,
while Officer Bettis is acting in Ser
geant Smiths place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel damped with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on to the affected parts is superior to
any plaster. When troubled with
pain in the chest or side, or a lame
back, give ii trial. You are certain
to be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm is also a certain cure for rheu.
matsm. For sale by all Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02

IRAMPs TAKEN TO FAIRFAX Sheriff
G y, A Gordon and Deputy Sheriff
" h. Jacobs, of Fairfax, arrived here
Yesterday and took charge of the three
Famps, Fred Oliver, David Sullivan
aud robert Mammen. charged with
n! murder near Woodbridge last week.
1hty were taken to Fairfax on the
early train this morning for trial.
joseph Pierre Maguiel, the French :
man, who made the charge against
the tramps, will also be taken along as
witness. He claims that he can lo-
cate the place where the body of the
man was thrown into the riven-I Fred
elicasburg Lance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous ener-
gy are not found where Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out of order.
If you want these qualities and the sue
cess they bring, use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every power
of brain and body. Only 25 cents. at
E. S. Leadbeater g. Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02

I wouldn't be without DeWitt's Witch Ha.
eel salve for any consideration" writes Thos
g. Rhodes, Centerfeld o. Infallible for piles,
cuts, burns and skin diseases Beware of
counterfeits Edgar War6eld, jr., corner King
and Pitt atreets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02
NO OuRE-.-No PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chlls and
Malaria II is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteless form. Children love it. Adult,
prefer it to bitter. nauseating Tonics. Price
soc. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
sud King streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor George L
Simpson presidtng.-The following cassa
were disposed OF this morning:
William jackson, colored, charged
with discha,gjng a pistol in the city's
limits, was iued 81 so.
Frank Payne, coored, charged with
assault and beating Alice Pines, color.
ed, was fined SO.
A white boy, charged with throwing
stones at companion, was fined 81 90.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
aud cool. Oae prisoner and nine
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02
The "W. & L. Peerless
Shoe for Women.

We ask special consideration of our we'll.
known and popular "W & L. Peerless" So
Shoe for women. And they are equal in all
respects to the usual So so shoes.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02

DEATH OF Mr.. REINICKER.-Mr.
Ueorge a. Reinicker died suddenly
Yesterday morning from the effects of
complication of diseases and old age,
al his late home, in Baltimore. MIR.
Reinicker was born on December 81,
1918. He was the possessor of ample
means, and never found it necessary
10 engage in business or practice any
Profession. He was of a generous dis
position and contributed largely to a
number OF charities, expanding nearly
all his large income in that way. He
founded a course of lectures at the
Theological Seminary, near this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02
LOCAL MATTERS.

rises tomorrow at 700 a. m. and
,.t s' st 5;14. High water at .'S;o a. MI
~ - p. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-11-02

You never know what form of blood poison
will follow constipation. Keep the liver clean
by using DeWitts Little Early Risers and you
will avoid trouble. They are famous little
pills for constipation and liver and bowel
troubles. Edgar Warfeld, ir., corner King
and Pitt streets.