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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, THURSDAY JULY IT, 1893

intendent of the bon Marche," one of
the largest department stores OF Lowell.
Mass. Robert c. Fraser his brother, will
also enter the employ of the same firm.
but will help to manage their branch
srpre at Taunton, Mass. These gentle
men have made many friends In Buring-
Ton who can hardly feel reconoiled to
their removal, even though the change is
for their financial advantage.
Hon. ID. J. Foster. chairman of the
BOARD of Railroad commissioners, receiv-
cd a telephone message from st. Johns
hurry yesterday saying that the petition
for an overhead pass at the Portland
street crossing had been Withdrawn. This
petition has been the cause Of great
deal of discussion and several meetings
Of the board have been held. The people
of st. Johnsbury have not decided as yet
whether they will have an overhead pass
or an underground pass, but they will
doubtless have one of the two
Lieut.. A. NJ. Mason. who is recruiting Of
fcer stationed at the Hotel Burlington.
was besieged with recruits Tuesday and
it looks now as though there would be no
trouble in raising Vermont company.
The majority of the recruits wore Burling-
ton boys. The list is as follows: Lewis
Bergeon, Robert Black Edward A. Husc,
James Conant, Arthur Pierce. Walter
snow, Joseph Benw1y, Edward smith,
Burlington NJ. l.. Flint. Eesex; Willis
Weber. Bratleboro; Charles Macarthur, Co.
B., list VT. Vols: Daniel Noe, 18th Penn.
Vols; Daniel Russell, Co. G., LIST VT. Vols.
A delightful lunch was given to General
Miles by DIR. w. Seward Webb at shell
burne Farms Friday. The guests at
the table, besides Dr. and Mrs. Webb
and Miss Frederick Webb were Maj. Gen.
Nelson A. Miles and Mrs Miles,
Ma jor- General O. q. Howard, u. s.
A., retired, Ex-Gov. John w. Stewart
Hon. =. w. Clement, Col y. -. Smallcy,
Hon. Robert Roberts, Hon. G. G. Bene-
dict. Gen. r. s. Peck, Col. Michler, u. s.
A., aide-de-camp to Gen. Miles, Col G.
Creighton Webb. Major Jackson, Captains
Macdonald, Tate, Ripley and Heard.
and Lieut.. Dade, Third United states Cav
airy.
The day and evening excursions on the
teamer Maquam by the Methodist Sunday
schools of Burlington and Winooski that
were to have been held Friday were run
Monday and were very successful and
enjoyable events. on the day "trip to lsle
La Motto and through the northern pas
sages and islands there were $50 people.
In the evening the boat went up the west
side Of the lake to Split Rock and returned
on the east side, going through Shelburne
The cottages at Cedar Beach were llumi-
mated, as WAS Birch Island, the summer
home of Col. II. W. Putnam.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
A CIergyman's Experience.

M. d. Jump, d. D., Saratoga Springs,
writes: ut affords me great pleasure td
testify to the value of Henry & Johnson's
Arnica and OH Eminent which / used
with the most satisfactory results. Not
long since, as a result of a cold and ex-
cessive use of the organs OF the throat.
suffered greatly from Inflammation anb
induration of the tonss. After trying
several remedies / bethought me of your
llniment and by a single application over
night the trouble was entirely removck
and l was able to go on with my work"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.
Eight Filed Tuesday, Breaking the Rec
ord q or a single bay.

The largest number of petitions in bank
ruptcy recorded in any one day since the
new law went into effect were filed Tues
Tuesday by the Albany street Methodist
were eight of them, making the total num-
be" Si5, The petitions filed were:
Charles r. Nash Of Burlington: liabili-
ties. sS0S3. ~ and assets S1is3.
Herbert j. Brown Of Springiicld; liabili-
tics, S111532 and assets 500,
und r. Barney of Sprinssleld liabilities
1890 and assets s2N.
Benjamin j. Maloy Of st. Johnsbury; La
bilities Sll59o7 and assets $3.50.
Henry NJ Peck OF Swsnton; liabilities
$ll3T.7l and assets $50.
Summer J. Rockwell of sswanton; liabii-
ties $1o35 and assets $o5.
Frank w. Lozell Of st. Adams liza bilities
SlSo.70 and assets $75
hdolpnus j. Cdtman of st. Adams; LA
bilities S3s2 and no assets.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
C. w. BROWNElL ELECTED.
Has n Majority of 100 over His Oppo'
mont For Alderman.

The result of the election in ward fge
Tuesday to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of John w. Hayes was sur
prise all around, in the size OF the ma
Jority for the republican candidate. c. w.
Brownel had 3A votes. R. j. daley had
2l5 and there were three defective ballots
cast making MIR. Brownell's plurality lW.
There were 7SS names on the list and the
total vote of 5i2 shows that IA did not
vote. An examination of the official check
list as returned by the election officers
shows A4 names unchecked, which would
indicate that no blank ballots were cast,
unless one or more Of the three returned
by the election officers as defective" were
blanks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
RACES AT ESSEX.
Annual Regatta In Connection With tho
Cruise of the Yacht Club.

The second annual regatta at Essex, ~
Y, will be held next week Wednesday,
August 2. in connection with the cruise
OF the Lake Champlain Yacht club. The
course will he triangular one of sevtn
miles. to be covered twice in the first aud
fifth races. The time limit is four hours
and the first race will be called at a. nv, !,
" Gather permitting. The first race will be
OPEN to yachts Of % feet and over. the
second to yachts of II feet and under %
feet, the third to yachts under II feet the
fourth to all cat boats mo spin makers al
lowed, the two prizes in each race being
silver cups. The fifth race will be open
to all yachts, to be sailed for the S. "
challenge cup under regulations establish
ed by the association. p. H. Boyle is tho
commodore, A. E. Chase the secretary and
treasurer and F. d. Curtis the chairman
OF the regatta committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
Fair Haven, VT.
SURVIVING CONFEDERATE GENER-
AIS.
(From the Atlanta Constitution

(From the Atlanta Constitution)
Out of the 10 lieutenent- generals, Con-
federate States of America, but still sur
vive; of the 81 major-generals. Confederate
States of America, only 16 are now in life,
while of the 36S brigadier- generals, Con-
federate States of America, but 92 still
finger in the land of the living. In other
words, Of the 473 Confederate general off,
GERS only lis still remain-not a fourth of
those valorous chieftans to whom Dixie
intrusted the command of her regular
armies in the greatest of defensive wars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
MEMS LIST.

James Burns. C. II. Booker, C. G. W.
Railway Co., A. ]. Dougan, John Dearn,
Sullivan HUDSON, Mr.. Harrison, Edwin
Jessup, Kelley Bros, John B. Kelley, J. j.
kidder. Geo. b. Oberton. Edison A. Pres
ton. c. L. Pierce. a. Hedwig Peyette,
Hiram Patten, Robert Redinbo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

Mrs. Molie Dow. Mrs. JOS. Fount aim
Mrs. II, S. Goulding, Ida Harvey Mrs
Chas. Kern, Mrs. Julia Lyman King
Helen G. Loomis. Phebee Peppn, Mrs
Riley. North Bend ST. Mrs. Boudinotte
Stockton, Mrs. Sadie Wiley. Mrs. L. g.
Worthen,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
ADVERTISED LETTERS,
WOMEN'S LIST.

List Of unclaimed letters In the Burlng-
ton postoffice for the week ending July g.
1899
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

When you find something that doesn't
belong to you II should be advertised X
the Free Press want columns.
Pretty nearly everybody reads the Free
Press and those who don't read 1t are non
the ones who have valuable things 10 lose
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27
ST. GEORGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Tilley returned
home Friday from len days visit al S.
H. yiley's in South Burlington. Miss
Eliza Isham went last week to Bost on
where she will spend the balance of the
vacation from the Goddard Seminary at
Barre.-Mr. and Mrs. Russell Johns of
Huntington and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell
johns of stark sboCo visited with Mr.. and
Continued on 9Th pagel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-07-27

Mrs. C. T. Boynton and daughter of
Elwood, Neb., are the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. r. W. Perry.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

advances and further gains are to be noted
chiefly. owing to good domestic demand
and advancing European markets. Leath-
er and hides are firm and boot and shoe
manufacturers are realizing advanced quo
tations.
Business failures ae down to their lowest
level, numbering only 164 this week against
1s4 this week a year ago.
Wheat, Including flour shipments for the
week, aggregate s,sS40S1 bushels against
302S 403 bushels last week; 2.923,775 bushels
in the corresponding week of 1898, 500
bushels in 1897; 1897 bushels in 1896 and
$50 800 bushels in 1896.
Since July / this season the exports of
wheat aggregated 199, ,662 bushels against
19S, $40, 470 last year.
Corn exports for the week aggregate
2,4s2,240 bushels against 2.615097 last week,
6,1s7904 bushels in this week a year ago,
S,127 7S1 bushels in 1897, .756 bushels in
1895 and 933S97 bushels In 1896 Since July
/ this season corn exports aggregate 143, &c.
112 bushels against 157, 525 294 bushels during
the same period year ago.
Business failures in Canada are fewer
than last week, numbering only % against
q a week ago.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
VERY Low RATES

To Confederate Veterans Reunion Charles
ton, s. c., May 10 to 10.
Official Route of Alabama Division.-The
Central of Georgia Railway has been Sc
lected as the Official route to the conven-
ton by the Alabama Division, and a spe-
cial train will be run for the official party
and all others who wish to take advantage
of the exceptional schedule offered Of
fetal train will leave Birmingham a. M,
May 8; arrive at Columbus. Ca, 1890 D.
M; Macon, 3:45 p. M, and Charleston 70
o'clock midnight. Officers, camps and in
dividuals from other parts of the state Will
join the party at Birmingham, Opelika, Co.
lumbus, etc.
Round trip tickets will be on sale May s,
9 and 10 at rate of $3.50 from Birmingham,
good for return till May 81; proportionately
low rates from other points.
A guide to Charleston and vicinity and
information as to hotel accommodations,
ETC., may be obtained by calling on
SOLON JACOBS,
Commercial Agent, 2015 First Ave.
e} ]. c. HALLE,
General Passenger Agent, Savannah, Ga.
4-29-td
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
FOR SALE!
Draft teams weighing 27OO
pounds. Phillips Stables.
CONFEDERATE REUNION.

The Best Route to Take in Going to
Charleston.
Parties from Birmingham and vicinity
who contemplate visiting Charleston during
the Confederate Veterans reunion in May
should not fail to see that their tickets
read over the Georgia railroad between At
lanta and Augusta. Note the elegant con-
nection at Atlanta via this line. Leave
Birmingham 1850 p. m, arrive Atlanta 1910
D. M; leave Atlanta n:35 p. M, arrive
Charleston II o'clock following morning.
Through sleepers on this train from At
lanta to Charleston No line can offer bet-
ter time or accommodations than the "Old
Reliable" Georgia railroad. See that your
tickets read over this line If you wish to
make a quick and comfortable trip to the
reunion. IN 4-2l-df -
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
DON'T MARRY

Until you have obtained our samples and
prices of latest style and finest quality En-
graved Wedding Invitations, sent Free Lar
gest plant in the United States for this class
of work, therefore we quote lowest prices.
100 Engraved Visiting Cards (name only
latest script, for one dollar. Address, IS
cents per line extra ]. P. Stevens & Bro
jewelers. and Engravers. Al Whitehall ST..
Atlanta, Ga.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
PROGRAMME
At East Lake Sunday Afternoon, May
1880

March, "Mardi Gras Souvenir" (MemolD.
Overture, Ideal" DanieD.
Fantasia, "The Tramps'' Uaurendean).
Descriptive: Cornet solo, Lizzie Polka
(Hartman)-Phil Memoli.
March, Love Is King Qnnes).
Intermission.
March, STARS and Stripes Forever (Sou-
say.
Potpurri, up to Date" DeWitD.
Overture, "Belle of the Village Brook
enshire).
March, American Victory (Line).
Finale, "National Airs
5-6-2t PHIL MEMOLI, Director.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Picnic Parties.

Go out to Gate City on the Traction Conn.,
pany's red cars. It is only half mile waltz
over a beautiful road past the old glass
works to the artesian wells we are hear
Ing so much about now. One OF the most
beautiful spots for picnics in the state.
Cars every 20 minutes. Beautiful ride
through Woodlawn over a track as smooth
as ice out along the picturesque macadam-
ICED road. Special terms to picnlcs Go
out and spend the day Most famous place
near Birmingham for wild flowers. sse
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Magnolia Lodge, 1e1, I. O. o. F.

Brothers, please meet at Magnolia hall
this Saturday evening at p. M, in order
to attend the funeral of the wife of our
brother, ]. H. F. Moseley; residence, Allen
street, beyond Sixteenth avenue, Jonesville.
Interment at Oak Hill. Visitors and sister
lodges cordially invited to attend
M S. BLANK Noble Grand.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Va, May
II to 81, 1899.
On account of the General Assembly of
the Presbyterian Church to be held at
Richmond, Va, May II to 80, 1899, the
Southern Railway will sell tickets from
points on its lines to Richmond, Va, and
return at rate of one fare for the round
trip. Tickets will be sold May 16 and II
with final limit to return June 8, 1892
Parties using Southern Railway through
Asheville can pass through the beautiful
scenery of the Land of the Sky by day.
light.
Railway ticket agent. 4-25-td
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
DELIGHTFUL I Ride.

Strangers in Birmingham should not fati
before they leave the city 10 ride out on the
Traction company's beaptifui red cars 10
Gate city and see one Of the most char ac-
teristic of Birmingham sights: rolling
mill in operation. Cars pass the Hotel Nor
ris and the Florence Hotel every 20 min
utes. A delightful ride on a palace car
over track as smooth as Ice Don't for
get the color of the cars sss
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Place your orders for CUT
FLOWERS for the Carnival
with Parker's Drug Store.

Something to remember is
that you can get a refreshing
drink at the soda fountain or
the Ellis Drug Co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
CIevelands Outplayed

Cleveland, May 5.-Cleveland was clearly
outplayed by Chicago at every point to-
day. The men from the west piled up hits
about as they pleased. Score:
r H e
Cleveland. -. ....0001010O0- 6. 4
Chicago. -. -. ...0310203 Al IA 8
Batteries-Carsey and thinner; Callahan
and Chance
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Won in Last Inning

New York. May 5.-The New Yorks won
out today in the last inning. Doheny win
ming his own game with timely hit that
sent in the winning run. Score:
r II r
Washington. -. 81 20 00004 8 ?
Batteries-Doheny and Warner; weighing
and Mcclure.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Mrs. Winslow's soothlnx syrup

Has been used for ovqr FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS of MOTH ERs for their chill
DREN WHILE TEEWHING. with PER-
Feet SUCCESS. 1t sooTIIf<s tho CHILD,
soFTENs the GUMS. ALLAXS all PAIN;
CURE WIND CoLIo. and Is the best rem
edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world Be sure and
ask for "Mrs winsow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind. twenty-five cents
a bottle.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Hahn Was a Puzzler

Cincinnati, May 5.-Hahn was puzzle
for Tebeau's tribe today. Three hits were
made off him in the first inning, but only
one after that. The Reds found Young
easy. Score:
R.H.E
Cincinnati .. -. 10000 3000-5 10 8
st. Louis -. -. 80 o 0 o 0 o o o. 2
Batteries-Hahn and PETIT; Young and
O'ConHor
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Georgians Defeat Vanderbilt

Athens, Ca, May 5.-The University Of
Georgia again defeated Vanderbilt univer-
sity on the diamond today. The features
were Moore's pitching for Georgia and
Moore's home run drive. Score:
R.HE.
Vanderbilt .... -. 20 $1,000 20 0-6 Z s
Georgia NO 00124 0*-7 s
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Rated Ont a Victory

Baltimore. May 5.-The Phillies found
Nops to their liking today and batted out
a victory. Wheeler was problem to the.
Orioles, and but for passes to first and hit
batsmen the locals would have scored but
one run. The game was slow and uninter-
esting. Score:
RH.E.
Baltimore -. -. 20 0 W.
Philadelphia :. ..3 0 o . Us u
Batteries-Nops and Robinson; Wheeler
and Mcfarland.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Mrs. Ella Smith, Florist.
2iO8 FIRST AVENUE.

The only conservatory of flowers in the,
city, containing the largest. collection of
fine bedding plants, consisting of Roses
Geraniums. Colens, Helitropes, Verbenas,
Ferns Palms, In fact. hundreds Of choice
plants too numerous to mention. Fresh cut
flowers every day Funeral designs put up
in the most artistic manner. Decorations
for weddings and entertainments given
prompt attention. wk.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

Pittsburg, May SIT was an even game
up to the eighth when with two men out
Clingman let Lever got to first on FUN
BILE and Donovan brought him in with a
home run. Louisville failed to score in the
ninth. Score:
R.HE.
Pittsburg 49,. ;. ......1 00o02220-7 IL 1
Louisville -. :. ....2 0 00120 0-5 10 8
Batteries-Leever and Bowerman; Philip
pi and Kittridge.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
Spring Meeting

The regular spring meeting of the Ala
bama Industrial and Scientific society will
be held in the rooms of the Commercial
club in this city on Friday, May 5. at 10
a. m. EUGENE A. SMITH,
5-4-2t. Secretary
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
A FEW GOOD THINGS:
Norton's Fru Miz.
Norton's Ice Cream.
NOrton's Sherbets.
Norton's Ice Cream Soda.
Relief in Six Hours

Distressing kidney and bladder disease re.
l!eved In six hours by New Great South
American Kidney Cure 1t is great sur
prise on account of its exceeding prompts
ness in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys
and back. in male or female. Relieves re-
tention of water almost Immediately. If
YOU want quick relief and cure this is the
remedy. Sold by Collier Drug Co.. Bir-
mingham Ala.
2-2S- rs-fri-sat-1yr El.s.s ;
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
FUNERAL NOTICE..

The funeral services of Mrs. J. H. F.
Moseley will be held today Saturday at
the family home in Jonesville at o'clock
p. m. Interment at Oak HILL Friends of
the family are invited to attend.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
MAY FESTIVAL, BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
May SIS. 1Sss-Redueed Ratessvia Southern
Railway

On account of the May FestivaI to be
held at Bfrmiheham. Ala. May 5-s 1899,
the Southern Hallway win Sell tickets to
birmingham, Ala. and return from points
within a radius Of two hundred miles of
that point at rate Of enc faft for the round
trip. tickets TO be sold May A and 6, with
final limit to return May e 5S99. Also from
points within a radius Of l5p miles of Bir-
mingham tickets win - sold at Something
less than one fare for the round trip on
May and 6, with final limit to return May
g., 1899.
For further information call on Southern
Railway ticket agent. 4-1S-td
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

The annual examination of applicants for
positions as teachers In the Birmingham
public schools win be held in the High
school building, Monday and Tuesday, May
Is and IS, 1899. Applicants must be register
ed not later than 10 a. m. Monday, May Is,
1890.
]. D. MOORE,
w. E. MARTIN,
]. H. PHILLIPS,
Nh, AZ Board of Examiners
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06
BASE BALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Listiess Game

Boston, May 5.-Boston played a listless
game today, and the home clubs errors
were made at critical points. Brooklyn
scored five runs in the first ON four singles,
a base on balls, a wild throw by Clarke
and an error by Duffy, but after that their
runs were scattered. Score:
r II e
Brooklyn. .... ......501O2012O-1 p l
Boston,. 49,. .....000011 1902 6
Batteries-Hughes and Farrell; Lewis and
Clarke.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

Pure mineral waters for the
gentlemen; Ice Cream Soda
or F'ru Miz for the ladies.
Norton's Soda Fountain.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

Bicycle given away tonight.
Venable & Mathews.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-06

Sold everywhere Price. TIE SET. rs; CT CvrrcrrA
Soar 2c OIKTMEST, Jci RGsoLyErr Shalf aize), boc.
POTTER DRUG AND CHEN. Corr. Sole Props, Epston.
ar" How to Cure Husnorh," 64-paee boaks fes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-14

A REPORT DENIED.-A dispatch
from LurAy says: Messrs. Smoot and
Sous, VINO mad for so years conducted a
lrage January at Sperryville, in Kappa
hammock county, suspended operations
last winter aud moved to North Caro-
lns. Ii now turns out that boycott
against them in their new home has
been so successfully managed that they
can buy ne bark, though surrounded
By immense forests of the best kind.
This mas been done through the leather
aud bark trusts, and Messrs. Smoot &
Sons will come back to their old plant
81 Sperryyille, where they can procure
aIllhe bark they desire" When Mr..
W. B Smoot was asked concerning the
dispatch today he said there was not
word OF truth ir it and that the state
ment must have emapa'ed from the
brain of some visionary individual in
Page county. He said the leather aud
bark trusts could not possibly injure
the tannery company unless they got
complete control of the freight depart
meot Of the Southern Railway aud
that was hardly probable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-14
Story ola 9Iaye.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George D. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: my
wife had 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 su-
preme remedy for female diseases quick
cures nervousness, sleeplessness, mel
aucholy, headache, backache, fainting
and dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is a godsend to weak, run
down people. Every bottle guaranteed
Only 80 cents. Sold by E. S. Leadbeat-
er q Sons, Druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-14

YESTERDAY was typical mid-Au.
gus, sunday TIE temperature was
high aud the atmosphere sultry, and
the churches had slim congregations.
s. Pau'> and the NJ. Z Church South
We're closed during the day and 10 the
others the services were conducted ac-
corilng TO the announcements made
Saturday There was but little ANNA
tloO on the streets, owing to the heat.
About three o'clock in the afternoon
the northwestern heavens grew black
and muttering thunder made it appear
mat an electric storm was approaching,
out the clouds passed to the north and
northeast of this city, and there was
out suspicion ofrain here. A refresh
iag oreeza, however, blew for some
line, when materially lowered the
temp m'ure. During the night there
Wa more decided tumble, and today
nue. cooler Gather has prevailed, &C.
CoMpanied by showers, thunder and
Lightning.