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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the En-
g'ish Baptist Church. at Minersville,
Pa, when suffering with rheumatism,
was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. He says: "a few applications
OF this linimeut proved of great service
to me. 1t subdued the inflammation
and relieved the pain. Should any
sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a
trial it will please me-" For sale by ].
Il. Janney, Druggist, 70l King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

BARGAINS of real and undoubted
merit that speak for themselves, new
spring merchandise of all kinds are TO
be found at Isaac Eicbberg g. Sons.
They are quoting lower prices and
giving better values thgn over before.
New up to-date spring goods in great
est MISUNDERSTANDING and want
ed merchandise of the highest grades.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

RAILROAD MISSION NoTEs.-Rav.
Mr.. Powell, of the Theological Semi
nary, will preach in the auditorium to.
morrow evening at 4 o'clock. Some
.pecie' music is expected for this seI-
wee. after service q meeting OF the
entertainment committee will be he q
10 perfect their arrangements for the
concert tO be given on April 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

OPERA House Tho living wonder, San
ta,ell, will positively sppear at the Opera
House next week, beginning Monday night.
All lovers OF cloan amusement should not fail
to witness this entertainment as it will lie
very instructive as we'll as amusing. The
most fas.idious need not have the sighte t
hesitaucy of witnessing SsntanePs wonderF.
Usual prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

CHARTER Judge Nicol has granted
a charter to the Pistol & Co. company,
the objects Of which are to do gen.
eral merchant tailoring business. The
capital stock is s., 600 and L. P. Muir
ply, Of Washington, is president. Mr..
G L. Boothe is named as agent in this
CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
Special Values in Muslin UndergarnentS

We submit the following lot of Women's
Undergarmcnts, which arc most carefully
made tastefully trimmed and represent the
best intrinsic values obtsinablo for the prices :;
Women's Cambria and Muslin Drawers,
deep hem with cluster of tucks above; all
lengths.
21c, or pairs for S1.00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

r-erH SERVICES, &C, SUNDAY
+. Chwch.-Services at IL q. m.
80 .. m. ny Rev. ReTrymsn
rns Clureh.-Services at II Il.
o5 7.op. 10 by Rev. P. P. Phillips.
-' Cavch.-Holy communion az
m. Morning service II a. II.
ry.giag service at $50 p. m. by Rev.
iMrgs Chmch.-Mass and SER
..,,s- and l0:30a. IN by Rev. Father
TTsr. Nespers ut ! p. m.
rnraH Lutheran Church.-Corner
r.m4-on and Alfred streets.-Sunday
+S99l hi $50 a. In. Services st II 8.
in English, ard 1870 p. M, in Ger
~.r 5r Rev J II. E9erlein.
II Presbyterian Church.-Sunday
to,s, $3.50 a. u. Preaching at II a.
l5J .. u. by Rev. J. Ernest
#mx. Cdurch.-Preaching at II o.
n and 7.30 %. IN. by Rev. J. 81. Butler.
r4ga Meth. EpjS. Church.-Sunday
..'ool al $50 a. m. Services II a. m.
M, -J9 ~. by Rev. n. B. Masters.
Faw5r3 League services nj 7 p. m.
lin Ems. C6Urch SOUth.-9:l5 q. II.
sunday school. Preaching at II q. m.
o@9 ESQ %. 10. By Rev. J I. Williams.
a chapel, IL. h. Church South
Go.oo street near Alfred.-Class
r4r.;ag a. 81 a. m. Service at II a. m.
ar3 80 p. N. by Rev. J. Il. Wells.
Da Raq Cdapel, IL. E. Church South
sunday schoola 2:30. Epworih League
4tcp. NJ.
j.r ao5.. Services at II o. m. and
5 81 by Rev. T. P. Revelle.
tsaal Eadeavor topic service al 7
tra Methodist Chmch-Lee street,
near Wilkcs.-Services at IL q. m. and
Iel o. m. by Rev. Mr.. Cameron.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
rooms Il, I p. IT. Service of prayer and
raise with a short address.
Aims House.-Service at $50 p, N.
Dms Chapel (colored).-Sermon at
II su
Robert Chapel, H. g. Church (colored)
Preaching at ii a. IN. and at 100 p. N.
bg tey William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

New. SrEAMER.-Mrs. RI. Flatford'5
steamer, which was built at Coal Land
loc, Ia Stafford county, vas a few days
since auuched. and after being loaded
with about 125 cords of wood will be
lowed To this city by a tug, when the
engine and boiler viii be put in place.
The steamer will ply regularly on the
Potomac balween Aqua creek, this
Cly aud WASHINGTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
Silks,

Taifcts, in all colors, SOC.
Stripes, Dots and Figures, &C., 79c, 81
and 81 %
Satin Duchess, 81 inches wide, Soc.
Liberty Satin and Surah, in the latest
colors.
Skirt Innings and Petticoat materials in
satinet.e and Near Silk, Nile, Dark Green,
Pink, Blue, Purple, Lavender, Red and Ceres
at STARTLING PRICES.
A large and new line of Skirts Silk, Satin
and Worsted Waists. Just the thing for those
who want ready-made EASTER DRESS.
Gloves to match and contrast with all our
new spring goods
Lack Of space prevents detailed list of all.
Suffice it to say VIC open tho season with IN.
usually interesting offerings in every depart.
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
III I1NI ~ = = 4 w
Special Commissioner OF Sale.

I, Johr S. Beach. Clork of the Corporation
Court Of the city of Alexandria, do certify
that James p Cation Special Commissioner
above, has executed bond with approved
security as required by the decree above re-
ferred 10.
Tcstc: JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
mh25 2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

DR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
stop that tickling in the throat. This
reliable remedy allays at once irrits-
lions of the throat, sore throat, hoarse-
hess ami other bronchial affections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

Before the discovery of One Minute Cough
Cure, ministers were greatly disturbed by
coughing congregations. No excuse for it
now. Edgar Wsrfeld, jr., corner King and
Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
Z COUNTY, VA.-Having hsd experience
AS Deputy Clerk, and at the request Of my
friends, I hereby announce myself q csndi-
date for Clerk of the Courts OF Alexandria
county, and if elected l shall endeayor to
give entire satisfaction to all. Election May
%, 1899 Respectfully,
mh24 If GEO. II. RUCKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
-:O:-
Colored Dress Goods.

Tringeline in tan. gray and castor.
Corded Bengaline
Figured Crepons.
Herring Bone Covert at 45c
Silk Mixed Stripe.
Shaded Peplins soc.
Chevron euitings, Fancy suitings, Bayadere
Novelties, Silk and Wool Melange, Polka Dot
Novelty.
TWO Color Paids at 1889, 15c, 25c, 3Oc,
4Oc and soc.
Venetian Cloth.
Foxcroft Cloths in leading shades, 81
inches wide, 60c.
Spring Broadcloths.
Boating Cloths &C., ETC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

]. Sheer. sedalia, lie, conductor on an cleo.
tri5 street car line. writes that his little
daughter was very low with Group, sDd her
life saved after al physicians had failed. only
by using One Minute Cough Cure. Edgsr
Warfeld, il, corner King and Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

,rae rAoBABllITIlss. For this
in. MN snd warmer tonight; Sunday
v lair brisk southern. shifting t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
LOCAL MATTERS.

sos tomorrow at 6:05 a. N. and
+ 6.51 high water at COL a. IN.
u p. ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

No cases Of smallpox have been reported
I'r over week, and nearly all the houses in
"a''1 that disease had existed have been
A-i'ic.ted and released from quarantine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
BOYS NEW SPRING CLOTHING.
GIRLS new SPRING CLOTHING,

Comprising boautiful effects in light wool
Dresses, in styles becoming to and adaptable
for girls Of various ages. Also charming
effects in White and Figured Orgsndie Frocks,
trimmed with exquisite laces and ribbons in
exclusive styles. Also Piquea in plain and
fancy effects. Also Spring Refers in the
most popular cloths and q great variety of
trimmings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
nlh25 2w

10y vIRTUR OF A DEED OF Trust,
dated July 3rd, 1895. and recorded in
decd book No. "a, p. OIL, OF the land records
of Aloxsndtla city, Virginia, exec9;ed by
Rosanna Brown and others TO Willism, +.
Hollzman and James &. Cation, the under
signed will offer for sale at public auction, Tor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

the finest of the SESSION. Clans and Oysters
in all styles at Rammel's Restaurant. Dining
Room cpen OIL Sunday. Homo Phone 63.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
Black Goods,

Cropons 45c
Blistered Crepons $3.50, SITS and So.
Brilliantines 3Oc 40c, SOC and 60c.
Sorges 25c, 45c, 75c and 81.
Honrettas at 49c to 81.
Silk Warp Honricttas 81, 81. 80 and 81. rs
Figured, large and small, 25c
Venetian serges 50c 75c and 90c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

Women'a Muslin Drawers, tucked cambria
ruflle with cluster Of fine tucks above; yoke
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.

w AIt U PcllllIgg lAlS Otth
A LARGE LINE OF NEW
icrepons, serges, cheviots and silks. A large
range of wash goods, ginghams piques, OK
ifords, cotton covert cloths, India linens, ba-
Itiste, Persian lawns etc. Fuller particulars
in later advertisements There has been
very large advance in all classes of domestic
fabrics, but so far we make only slight ad-
vances in few lines, but as the advance
will be very considerable in the near future
we advise all to purchase now. Prices for
this week-Fruit of the Loom 7c; Andros-
coggin and Barker &c.
For few days only we will sell Boston
and Utica lO-4 sheets at SOC; Mohawk val
ley 49c. These goods have been advanced
loo each, but we own large stock at
slight advance and will sell our next lot at
63c and 53c. One case Utica 81 pillow
cases l23c ; price today l5c.
E~Very special attention to bargains
in our Merchant Tailoring Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
29c, or 4 pairs for S1.00.

WOmen's Cambria Gowns, Empire style,
double yoke IN back, trimmed with embroid-
cry and insertion, and neatly finished with
feather.edge braid.
HSn INnnh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
75c Each.

Women's Camblic Gowns, made with cir
cular yoke of embroidery in front, ruille of
embroidery on yoke, neck, and sleeves.
$1.00 Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

Women's Muslin Short Skirts. trimmed with
ruflo of embroidery. French back Each Csc
Womcn's Muslin Long Skirts, deep tucked
lounce, yoke at waist. Each soc.
Women's Muslin Long Skirts, umbrella
style, rufIle of embroidery, French back
Each zoe.
Women's Black sateon Potticoats, umbrella
style, narrow ruflo, French back. Each SOC.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25
DRY GOODS.

An array Of bargains that must prove ire
sistiblc. Choicest new Spring Merchandise
shown in different dopartments-goods of the
highest grade-the newest and most excu-
sive styles for spring and summer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

.eeH SERVICES, &C, SUNDAY
% Chwch.-Services at II a. m.
80 o. m. by Rev. Bergman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-03-25

21c, or 5 pairs for S1.00.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-12

Senator Hoar's vots in favor OF the an
nexation of Hawaii is coming back to
plague him, as he ought OF have known
1t would. The annexation of Hawaii was
not quite so glaring case of the seizure
of territory without the consent of its n
habitants as that of the Philippines will
tie, because some of the inhabitants wsre
consulted, but it is a fact nevertheless
that our government of Hawaii has not
derived its powers there from the consent
of more than small part of the
governed. Having voted for that
measure Senator Hoar cannot lay down
the consent of the governed as an indis-
pensable REQUESTS of sovereignty without
convicting himself of some Inconsistency.
The truth is that the Senator was at
heart opposed to Hawaiian annexation,
and the logic of his speech in regard to 1t
was against 1t, but rs the consequences
involved were not likely TO be serious and
there were some redeeming features about
1t he waived his objections and stood
with his party.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-12

spoken of here. but Of which SENATORS
Utilized the Presidents course In the most
am ole manner and vindicated most com
pietely everything he has done. In fact
NO OTHER COURSE Is SAFE
in view OF the object we naturally sought
to attain; justice not only to ourselves,
but to the people of those islands"
"What OF the statement OF hauling
down the American fiagf" INTERCEPTED Mr..
Hoar.
"No one desires to retain the Philip
pines indefiuitely," reiterated Mr.. Fora
ker again. "The presidents 1, as much
a lover of liberty. truth and justice as Is
the Senator from Massachusetts,, and his
love of liberty goes out to the people Of
the Philippines rs unerringly as his"
"Then we are to understand the
statement that the American flag Is not
TO be hauled down." said Mr.. Hoar.
Does not that mean that we are to hold
perpetual domainP II the people of tho
Philippines believe their happiness TO be
best secured by self government, they are
TO be given an opportunity to govern
themselves"
with the determination of the ulti.
mate policy respecting the Philippines !"
replied MIR. Foraker. their feelings Will
have much to do. No one, so far as 1 am
able to learn, IL preparing by force and
violence to take and hold them. l am
willing TO trust the administration. l
have no sympathy with those who talk
of
MAKING WAR ON AGUINALDo,
any more than had with those who
talked of making war on Gomez"
"Thank God for that" murmured Mr..
Hoar from his seat, but in voice audi
BILE throughout the chamber.
IL repeat" continued Mr. Foraker
"that we had four choices rs to what We
should do, and affirm that the Presir
dent acted wisely. IL Is now for CONGRESS
to investigate whether the Philippines
are capable Of self government and
whether they desire self government We
will know In a short time what the feel
ing Of the population of the islands Is.
Then we can act intelligently and kno
we will act JUSTLY"
In conclusion, Mr.. Foraker said he
would place in the Record, the recent
proclamation of the President to the in
surgeuts as declaration Of the spirit and
purpose OF the United Slater.
When rs took his seat there was dem.
onstration OF approval from the galleries,
which was unchecked by the presiding
officer Al the conclusion Of MIR. Fora.
ker's speech. Mr.. Allen of Nebraska, con.
tinued briefly the debate upon the consti-
tutioral questions relating to the aoquisi-
tion of the Philippines. He combatted
the position taken by Mr.. Foraker, main
tanning that the United States govern
ment could not constitutionally acquire
the Philippines without the ultimate oh.
ject in view of admitting them into the
union as states.
At $40 o'clock, ON motion of Mr..
Davis, chairman of the committee on for
eign relations, the Senate went into exc
cutive session.
In brief open session at the conclu-
sion of the executive session, Mr.. Morgan
of Alabama, announced that Mr. Sulli.
van of Mississippi was not ready TO pro-
oeed with his speech on the Nicaragua
canal bill and on his motion. at 81 p.
M, the Senate adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-12
TO LIGHT UP THE PYRA MIDS.
Cairo Sphinx

Lighting the Pyramids of Egypt with
electricity and the installation Of a IS, GOO
horse power plant, to cost some s4OO, 200.
is plan now under consideration by the
British government, and the westing-
house Electric and Manufacturing Com
pany Of Pirtsburg, Pa, are reported as
likely to receive the contract, says the
Engine ering News
AS outlined. the plan includes this gen.
Grafton of electric power at the Assouan
Falls, on the Nile River. and Its trans
mission distance of 100 miles through
the cotton growing districts where. it is
the cheap power will permit the
building of cotton factories. 1t is planned
to use the power to illuminate the in
terror corridors of the pyramids, and also
operate pumping machinery for irrigating
large areas of desert along the Nile.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-12


IL nilen' oe per.inens 70 ask "na' 'no
pasis Is VI 'ne au'nory :" "hi.n o.'
ships aie IN iio". VI Aioho oeihanoi"e 'ne
surrenoer ~ 'na' pia'e. Dun SPAN anu
'ne oni~u o.a'es are sun pounu .! VIC
PROVISIONS Vi 'he pro'oeoi' oeoause 'he SUI
sequeh. treaty cannot take enecs un"i 4.
Is fa''heu W '"o Sena'e vi 'ne oh''e"
ot''es "uAon 10 pars vi .ho 'ro"s in"A
rug po"er' several 'oars. sso 0''uen'
rinrriso" n'soe "ee's. Vi "nheAe'ion
WIN ii"""ii' s"se 'ne ohi'0u o'a''
JUST as mum au'"oi'y " '"No po'so'''o"
Oh 'ne 'o"nu"ien iSsnus' US WIG "s
"nich wv Afis ooh'in ''eio"''e "'o up
gives US IN iS pi0s0"' oou.'''on " oeoup'
ilol'o' Du. nooouy e'ei 'noush. Vi ooou
Pyihe h""@ii "n" r"'si's '"o s'"i' anu
s.ripeS o'ef INC Sueon p"i"'o 'ne.e '"sii
al'er 'ne 're"'' n"u ooen f"''A'" W '"e
senate More 'nAh iour ye"is in'er''"eu
aiter ffeslaen' il"'r'soh in"ue 'ns ''o"'y
win 'ne ha""'iau eo'erhmen' oe,oro ~
was ra'iheu W 'ae 'on"'e' "nu :" "a. WIS
tune nooouy ever '"oas"' vi o'o.sAe
ene sl'ehVes' "o' vi eo'e,oisA" ."0
islands, thougn we snoaio nave oee'' "e'.
coineo 'here 'y ",e so''inn.
anu many vi 'ne peopio
any ti'ne "urine 'na' p'r'ou'
NO" "here 10 We so' 'no au'hofi'' un"e'
.nis o'her treaty oeiore ~ 10 "''neu W
"'il'''" y, p
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-12
THE TREATY ORDERED RE
PORTED.

Washington, January 1.-THE senate
committee ON foreign relations to-day au-
thorized Senator Davis to report the
peace treaty favorAbly without amend
nsnt The committee was In session for
only an hour and the greater part Of this
time was consumed In awising for quo
rum, the Senators meantime discussing
informally the provisions OF the treaty.
There Was only bare quorum OF the
committee present, but Senators Cullom
and Clar k who were among the absentees
sent their proxiea enators Morgan and
Gray were the only Democrats IN attend
ance, but the other Democratic member s
Of the com mittee. Senators Daniel Mills
and Turpie, had full notice OF the purpose
Of the meeting and they indicated no op-
position to immediate action. There was
no suggestion Of any amendeut In com.
mittee. Senator Davis was instructed to
press the treaty upon the attention OF the
senate with the view to securing as early
action as possible. The committee also
authorized Senator Davis to report favor
ably upon the proposition to remove the
injunction of secrecy.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-12

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An honest medicine dealer win give You
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Those who wish may enclose AZ one-cent
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The Portland daily press., 1899-01-12

1t is said that the opp ouents OF the
present ballot law will concentrate their
attacks largely upon the provision of the
law in regard to splitting tickets, and
will point out that this has led TO much
confusion and frequently defeated the in
tention of the voter. When this provis-
ion was attached to the law the PRESS
expressed the opinion that the purpose of
Its authors was to discourage ticket split
ting by making it difficult. 1t il npw to
be taken advantage of to destroy the
whole law. 1t never was part of the
Australian ballot system, and its inter
polation was for the purpose of break ing
down that system. The Australian ballot
system was designed to promote indepen-
dence in voting, by securing the voter
from espionage and rendering it difficult
so appeal TO his cupidity. The Legislature
put in provision designed to defeat in
dependence, and because that was not en-
tirely successful 1t Is alleged that the
Australian system is a failure. The
Australian system is all right aud the
system which we have had, with all the
complications the opponents of secret
ballot managed to get into it. Is far super
Tor to the old system. The thing for the
Legislature TO do is to purge it OF the diff
culties which have been imported into it
with the purpose Of breaking 1t down
This done there will be no complaints
about the ballot law except from the
bosses and the people who want to use
politics to further personal ends.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-12

The Torrsns system of recording land
titles Is undoubtedly great improve
ment on the present system, being far
simpler and more conclusive. But nobody
need expect the Maine Legislature to adopt
It. The great majority of lawyers can be
depended upon to oppose it because it Will
deprive them of profitable part of their
business, that of searching titles. The
lawyer is as public spirited as the average
citizen, but he has not parted with his
human nature. lie is pretty influential
with the legislature, since the most impor-
tant committees. those that bill for a
reform like that of the Torrens system
would be likely TO go to. are largely made
up from members of the bar,
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-12
PORTO RICO CURRENCY UNSAT-
ISFACTORY.

Washington, January ll.-Speaksr Reed
has received FROM Ponce, p. r., a pe,i-
ton from the American colony on the Is
land setting forth the dangerous fucSua-
lions in the currency and asking the
early retirement of Porto Rioan currency
and the: substitution Of United States
legal tendder money; also stating that
the tariff enforced by the military au
thorities Is causing great detriment to
trade and asking that all trade between
the United States and Porto Rico should
be made open. free and unrestricted. The
petition was presepted to the House today
and referred to the ways and means COM
mittee.