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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

"A new fashion in wedding presents
appears to be about to supersede the
hackneyed n Of jewelry. 1t takes
the form Of prayer books for brides
and bridesmaids, covered in specially
designed artistic bindings, with the in
itials Of each recipient, and the date
of the event in gold on the side. A leaf
of vellum, with gold border. is also in
serted In each book for the signatures
Of those present at the ceremony. The
idea is excellent as a prayerbook is a
serviceable article for daily use, and
is also a memento Of filling the office
of bridesmaid. Apropos of honeymoons
it is curious to see the many different
ways IL which people consider it hap
piest to spend that period.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25
AT ALTAR.

In some parts of Switzerland a Gus
tom obtains for the friends of a bride
to present an elaborate cheese to her
on her wedding day. It is then used
as a family register and heirloom
the births, deaths and marriages of
the various members Of the family be-
ing recorded upon it. Some Of these
old cheeses date back as far as 1850.
A country squire exhibited one at Ges-
seIay, az 81 agIicufeuraI Snow, winch
was from 10 to $50 years old. It had
been an heirloom in a family residing
In the canton Of Vaud, after which it
became the property Of it's present pos
SCISSOR, who resides in the Canton
Berne.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

SON fitted with four wheels, and thus
are enabled to continue their travels.
as seen In the illustration.
The speed attained by these odd
crafts is vezy considerable, though, Of
course. not so great as attained by the
ice boats 50 popular in cold climates.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

well. old fellow. are you going to
the organ recital in the saloon to-
nIght9"
mo. thank you; / IN having ali the
organ recitals / need"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Tea n CHINA sens 90 % oonts a
pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

Prince and King streets which sepa-
rates the property of DR.. VIM. Gibson
and the office of DR.. Herndon. and IN
said alley about 100 feet. For the con.
structlon of this sewer 5000 was appro-
priated, the work having been started
Just prior to the resignation of Mr.. &c.
Dunn. The work up to last Friday
had reached Patrick street at its inter-
section with Grace church alley, and
more than $500 had been expended,
500 for labor alone. Yesterday the
Auditor called Mayor Simpsons atten-
ton to the matter, with the comment
that it was no business of his (the Audi
tor) to interfere until the appropriation
was exhausted, but it was not plain
Just how this work could be accom-.
pllshed for 5000 or $1,000 when it was
almost the same distance as what is
known as the Patrick street or Hy-
draulion engine house sewer which
cost Sl,2i7.47, and labor was then
charged 81 per day and now the city
is paying 81 %. The matter will prob
ably be called up in Council tonight.
Chairman Smith, of the committee on
streets, informed the Auditor he had
nothing more to do with this work
than approving with the Mayor all
bills Tor street work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

STRAWBERRY SEAsoN-Strawberry
picking in this section began practically
Oh Monday of last week. On Monday
a few crates were brought in for ship
ment, and on Saturday quite fair vol
ume of fruit went North by boat and
rail. With favorable weather there will
be heavy picking during this week.
Prospects indicate that there will be a
large strawberry crop in this vicinity
this season. The cabbage crop will
probably be light, but the prospects are
that there will be large crop of pota-
toes. The new crop of southern pota'
toes is now bringing 81 to 50 barrel,
but this price will speedily decline as
soon as the North Carolina and Vir-
ginia crop is put on the market. The
last OF the spinach and kale crop was
practically all shipped ten days ago.
These crops were light this season on
account of the very severe weather in
the early part of the year. 1t is be-
lieved that there will be good crops this
year and that prices will be quite salts
factory on the whole.-[ Norfolk Land
mark
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

Mr.. r. p. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends mis- winters at Aiken, S. G. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the
back of his head. On using Electric
Bitters, Americas greatest Blood and
Nerve Remedy, all pains soon left him.
He says this grand medicine is what his
country needs. All America knows
that it cures liver and kidney trouble,
purifes the blood, tones up the stomach,
strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor
and new life in every muscle, nerve
and organ of the body. If weak. tired
or ailing you need it. Every bottle
guaranteed, only so cents. Sold by F..
S. Leadbeater & Sons, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

No PoT OF GoLD.-On Saturday
evening wellknown King street hat
ter while having post hole dug in his
back yard struck hard substance, when
the work OF excavating was stopped.
An examination was made when it was
found that the hard substance was oval
shaped terra Gotta and visions OF buried
treasures loomed up in the mind of the
owner Of the lot. The digging was re-
sumed and the terra Gotta was broken
open when it was discovered to be a
drain pipe from a neighbours kitchen.
Not finding "pot of gold" was great
disappointment, but the cost of repair
ing the broken pipe was by no means
inconsidsrable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

RAILROAD MISSION Notes.-The re-
vival services commenced at the Rail
road Reading Room auditorium last
night were fairly we'll attended, not.
withstanding the inclemency of the
weather, and Rev. I. p. Revelle, of the
NJ. ?. Church, who preached, as he will
every night this week, except Wed
nesday when Rev. Mr.. Cameron, of
the Free Methodist Church, will
preach, was listened to with
earnest attention. The feature of
the service last night was the singing
of the Reading Room quartet-Messrs.
Owens, PeSeit. Zones and Griffin. To-
night Mrs. Elsom and Mr.. George
Reynolds will render duet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

NATIONAL UN1oN.-The regular semi
monthly meeting of Alexandra Coun-
Gil, n. O., was held at Pythian Hall last
night with good attendance. There
was large amount of important bust
ness transacted and one candidate was
elected to membership of the order. IN
der the head of good of the order Dir.
r. P. /. Phillips delivered most in
teresting and instructive address, show
ing the benefits to be derived in vari'
GUS ways by being member OF the
National Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

For THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
S. 7. Smith, from the Richmond peni-
Tertiary, left here yesterday for that in
stitution, having in charge John H.
Bolden, Sandy James. Lee Hsskins, and
Randolph Porter. James, Haskins and
Bolden were convicted in Alexandria
county court OF having attempted to
wreck an electric train. The two for1i'
er were sentenced to serve ten years
each, and the latter four years. Porter
was convicted in the Fairfax county
court of horse stealing and received q
sentence of thirteen years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

MAIL RoBBEk.-E G. White, alias
Frank Roden, was arrested in Martins
burg, w. Va, yesterday by Postotiice
Inspectors Owens and Little, of Balti-
more, for robbiug the postoflice at Wav-
erly, Sussex county, Va. The robbery
was committed on April II, and money
and stamps amounting to $500 were
stolen. The prisoner was brought to
this city by Inspector Little and taken
before u. S. Commissioner Fowler, VINO
committed him to jail for a further
hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The City Council meets tonight.

The City Council meets tonight.
Six dodgers we're at the station house last
night
fine horse belonging to Mr.. r. E. Grovea
died suddenly this morning
The government agent at st. Asaph ycster.
day received JIG horses from Columbus, Ga
republican meeting in Jefferson district
last night, endorsed DR.. D. N. Rust for county
supervisor.
white and colorcd boy were in the Po-
lice Court this morning charged with throw.
ing stones in the streets. They were fined
81 each
James 7. Holmes has purchased from JUS
tus Schneider house and lot at Gibbon and
Columbus streets Tho consideration was
5000
Messrs. Knight s. Bronner, contractors, to.
day commenced the repairs to tho W. & o.
d. Il. depot hnilding which was recently
damaged by fire.
The delegates from the Alexandria lodge q
of Odd Follows to the Grand Lodge which
convenes in Lynchburg to-day left yesterday
afternoon for that city.
Tho regular monthly meeting of the 18th
Virginia Regiment Chapter, o. D. c., will bo
held tomorrow at 4 o'clock p. M at the resi-
dence Of the President, 719 King street.
Bernard Moore, of Washington, aged 81
years died on Saturday at Savannah en- route
to Washington. His remains were brought
from Washington to this city this morning
and inferred.
President and Mrs. Mckinley left Wash.
lngton lasl night on special train for Hot
Springs, Bath county, whore they will stay
week or ten days. the train passed
through this city, but only few people were
at the depot to SEQ it.
Mrs. Ann Cash. widow of Robert Cash, died
this morning at the residence of her son-in-
law, Mr.. J. l.. Smith, 220 north Royal street.
The deceased was in her S5th year. She was
native of Loudoun county, but had resided
in this city for many years.
Samuel Maccsbee Colored, was yesterday
convicted of chicken stealing in Justice Kir-
by's court. in Fairfax county. He was given
six months and fined $25. The prisoner was
brought 10 this city to await the arrival Of
Sheriff Gordon, of Fairfax county.
A party of ladies and gentlemen went from
Washington to Rosslyn and Fort Mycr
Heights this afternoon to select site for 8
monument for Gen. 3. E. Lee The excur-
sion was in charge of Mr. George P. Robinson,
who will dedicate the ground selected.
At p meeting last night of the Hydraulon
Fire Company the invitation from Lee Camp
to take part in the Memorial Day exercises
was accepted, the members, however, to ap-
pear in citizens dress. A vote of thanks ws 8
extended to Mr.. Avery Henderson for tho
handsome membership roll prepared by him
: A warrant was sworn out yesterday for the
arrest of Joseph Dudley colored, charged
with criminal assault. Henrietta Minor. also
co'ored, preferred the charge against Dud
ley. The woman alleges that the negro COM
United an assault on her thirteen year-old
daughter, Canea, near her home in the north.
o7n part of the city. Dudley cannot be
found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09
WhOopinr Cough.

l had little boy who was nearly
dead from an attack of whooping cough.
NV neighbours recommended Chamber
Trims Cough Remedy. I did not think
that any medicine would help him, but
after giving him few doses OF that
remedy noticed On Improvement, and
one bottle cured him entirely. 1t is the
best cough medicine l ever mad in the
house,. H. MOORE, South Burgetts-
town, Pa. For sale by ]. II. Janney,
Druggist, 701 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

If you suffer from tenderness or fullness on
the right side, pains under shoulder blade,
constipation. billiousness, sick headache, and
feel dull. heavy and sleepy your liver is tor
pid and congcsted. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers will cure you promptly. pleasantly and
permanently by removing the congestion and
causing the bile ducts to open and flow natur-
ally. THEY ARE GOOD PILLS. Edgar War
field, jr, corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

PERSONALITIES. E. B. Woody, OF
Richmond, is visiting her son, Mr.LaW'
renee w. Woody. 49,,
Mr. Tim Murphy, the well-know &C.
tor of Washington, is critically i'll at
Oshkosh, Wis. Mr.. Murphy has a mum
her of acouaintances in this city, who
will regret to learn of his illness aa,,o .ftor
Mrs. Joseph Lash has returned nome af,t a,reI
ON ahsence of four months visiting relatives
in Baltimore. Norfolk and Portsmouth.
!" Mrs Roberta Stuart, who has been on
,is;t 70 her brother, Dr. &. Ii Stuart, at STRAIT
ford Westnoreland county, has returned 10
her home in this city Idaho ;s
" Mrs. DR.. c. B. Shirley, OF Weiser' Idaho Is
visiting relatives in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

FRENCH SpoLIATIoN.-In the Cor
poration Court today MIR. Laurence
Stabler qualified as administrators OF the
estate of William Hartshorn. The heirs
of Mr.. Hartshorn are beneficiaries I'M
der the French spolation claims act,
the deceased having been the owner OF
an American vessel illegally seized Ivy
the French. A part of the money mas
haen Maid and Mr.. Stabler will admin
lister upon such portion as the govern
ment turns over to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09
Er;ohtful Blundcr.

Will often cause q horrible Burn.
Scald, Cut or Bruise. buckieh ; n'I hiIi
Sslye' the best in 1.-THE worio, VIII III.
the nnin and promptly heal it. cures i,
Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers, D 3ast
T ReIon n Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best
Pile cure on earth. :Only % cts. q Don
Sold BY E. S. Leadbeater y Sons Drug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

BAsEBALL.-The Evening Star oase-
s,H club has organized and is ready to
u uan challenges from any cluo IN al.
eIaRso and Opes to hear c IRON
T 5T19 captain ~ Mr.. ]. T. Hilefy' j. ready ay
to hn1 ye uag,s' any or all challenges 81
1902 King street in care of Mr. 0eo'ke
Nj. REYNOLDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

TIE RAIN of yesterday evening was
.,nnb needed and did much good TO
rowing vegetation. some hail fe H. ~ u
th;s vicipity and in Washington. Inc
J Sn,9 looking cloud which passed
o the citv from the northwest caused
o osTa annrehension among timid people,
mt no damage was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09
MO CURE---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell C NIL and
TASTELESs CHILL 1oNlU I 0n; Gir,,' ; T :,
Malaria II is simply Iron anu inrS ou IL Adult,
tasteie; = ~ hitter psuseating TONES. Price
ET na Sold - by Richard Gihgon corner AifFoo
and King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

SEWER WoRK.-On February Is last
'ne City Council ordered the placing OF
d terra Gotta sewer beginning at Henry
street aud connecting with that sewer
aad running through what is known as
grace church alley to Patrick street
and thence north along Patrick street
% the alley on Patrick street between
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


We purchased the sale of the Phoenix Manufacturing
Company April quite large variety of staple silks
The goods have just been received and put sale and we
you fully per in value Seven styles of he-
ured all black India 20 inches WIDE splendid wearing quail
ties always sold for 75c price $50 Two shades in very
rich Bayadere stripe suitable for waists worth s25 price S5c
Two very handsome shades ST. value coored aeta for SIC
Very choice 24nch black taeta worth ST. at Soc and &c.,
27nch black taeta SIPS quality for ST. These silks
specially commended OF their excellent manufac
ture and general qualities
We have in stock variety of fancy white silks for waists
Coored tafetas for fronts and yokes in all colors
Dress goods Shades in grays in cloth and homespu
In mems department have some specially at
tractve stuhs for separate skirts.
In wash goods we have very attractive novelties in dotted
swiss, fancy solid coored large variety of very dainty
effects in fine domestcs, percaes oxords chevots
and ginghams.
The popular Pques in strong array-bac colors fig
ures and white from I21ac to 4oc
In thin goods Persian lawns India linens and Batstes
special value in 4o-nch Batste 15c.
Some specials cheap handkerces for ladies' gents and
children Plain white gentenens hemstitched &c. 7sc per
dozen, Plain white ladies' hemstched &c. soc per dozen
Plain white hemsttched &c, 4oc per dozen.
A new line of folding Japanes fans from 5cto 15c
Merchant Tailoring Department.
Some special values SIS suits. new line and very
desirable one of $40 suits.
D3~ONE PRICE.~3W
7ACKRT'T & lARSHAII.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09
Mems Belts.

4 handsome Belt with modern ventilation.
No suffering with intense hot summer
drsughts but continual pleasant feeling of
contentment and a willingness to live longer
on this planet. Prices SOC and Toe. This
belt is the next thing 10 an iced refrigerator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

ID. Bridge, editor and proprietor OF the
Democrat, Lancaster, N. H., says: i would
not BIO without One Minute Cough Cure for
nv bow. when troubled with cough or cold.
1t is the best remedy for Group ever used. ="
Edgar Warfeld, ir., corner King and Pitt
nkrnnto
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09
621 King street
SHEET MUSIC ALWAYS ON HAND.
u MEDIA BISC UT

new form of Soda Biscuit; crisp, tender
and delicious. Serve with every meal. Take
box with you on your travels; splendid for
sandwiches; perfect for biscuits uneqalled
for general use. Good food for every body.
Made to eat. not to keep. Five cents a pack
age. Moisture spoils biscuits. To preserve
and deliver to the consumer our neg and
splendid UNEEDA BISCUIT sa crisp. tender
and delicious as when fresh from the oven,
we have originated this moisture proof pack.
age. Carefully remove the wrapper; serve
in this package. After the biscuits are eaten
you have lunch box for the school children.
HILL BAKERY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

CITY Observation-Disclosures OF
Revenue Callahan today furnished the
city auditor with statement showing
the assessment of pro- erty for the year
lNlI A summary shnu.1:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

yvv rRoBABLITIEs.-For this
"SAl 10 - +,risbt and Wednesday,; fresh
:;,:''' 90, Nv winds. becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

tomorrow at sos a. NJ. and
,1a I-' 500 High wster 81 $40 a. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09
DRUGGISTS.

PROTECT YOUR WOODEN GARMENTS
from the insidous moth during the spring
and summer months We have everything
that is used for the purpose in gum camphor,
camphor balls, tar paper and cedar bricks
which ARE cheap, but have a pleasant odor,
making them much moro desirable than coal
tar camphor.
E.S. LEADBEATER & SONS,
Established 1892 Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09
COrsets.

A secret for the ladies. All sonnette Cor
sets are shaped after a prominent corset &c.
P.) made in Paris and sold in this country at
such cxorbitant prices. The Sonnette Corset
is strictly an American enterprise with for
eign ideas, without fancy prices-45c. They
hold and give the wesrer 3 support not found
in cheap half.dollar Corsots mado OF swamp
willow lumber.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09
SPORTING GOODS
AT
FRENCH's BOOKSTORE,
ali and 419 King street

dIIu Ito 1AEHe 1'1N7
BICYCLES, new spd secondhand.
Don't fail to get our NEW PIECES. Hlgh
Grade Bicycles Sfor hire by the hour, day OF
month. kn,
HAMMOCKS, besutiful assortment from
soc to So each.
A complete line of Baseballa. Bats, Masks,
Mits. sc ,,:
Croquet Sets and Lawn Tennis Supplies.
BICYCLE SUNDBIES Of every description
at very lowest prices.
Remember we are headquarters fof every.
thing in the sporting goods limo. We carry
the Greatest variety and can save you money.
Mail orders will receive prompt attention
Z. w. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

A DMINIsTRATORS NOTICE-Having
n qualified as administrator OF the late
MARY JOYCE, l hereby give notice to all
parties having claims against her estate to
nTesent the same. duly verified, to a. W;
Armstrong. 212 King street, Alexandra, and
sill PARTIES indebted to the said estate are re-
ouired to make prompt settlement. lmme-
dlste sttention to tho above is urgently SOHO"
tied. bEhsAhD ~ oL
my9 I'm Aumlnls.lstoI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

The total assessment, real and per
S0nsl, amounts to 81 ,929, 303, or Sl2l 40
Igss than the year 1898. However,
THIS reduction is not SO great as 1t ap'
Fears, and as revenue producing as
'eSsment as much, or almost as much,
VIII be realized this year as from the
assessment of last year for the reason
mat the assessment on the cotton lac
loTy was reduced $25, 200, rolling stock
$4,000 Of Washington Southern Kali
way struck OIL, and bonds of certain eX'
eeutors and fduciaries amounting TO
$1,000, are not now assessable by rea'
son OF the estates having been settled.
So as has been stated, the present IS,
SeSSment will produce within SSVo
", VI $500 OF that OF last year. MI
: aIer, chairman OF the finance com,
.allitee, will tonight present the tax Dill
lot next year. No changes are pro
posed, the same rate, 81 90 on the SlUo,
~ and 3 per cent discount for prompt
payment, the same as it has been for
Years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-09

,.,.s MsN's LEAGUE.-The at
b.,, ,'a ., the meeting of the Business
erl''''T' sacue last night was consider
Ven ,l,.clhe average, and the interest
.oy . Hogs in the proceedings was more
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-04-21
TO FISH TRIBE
Science Claims that Human Being.
Once So Belonged.

Science Claims that Human Being.
Once So Belonged.
Did you know that there are many
natives in the East that have webbed
hands? They are coast residents of
Malaga and the South Sea Islands.
This proves to scientists that men or
lginally belonged to the fish tribe. Ev-
cry person has dominant gills and fins,
some more pronounced than others.
The birds occupy a different depart
ment Of natural history all to them
selves. There is nothing about a man
that descended from bird life. On
either side of the neck is a dormant
gill. 1t Is muscle standing upright
and hardly perceptible. The fins are
muscles on the back and sides of the
body In about the same position they
occupy on fishes. Men who habit the
water great deal more than others
have these muscles abnormally devel.
oped. The scales of the human body,
while smaller and of an epithelium ex-
traction, are exact reproductions of the
scales of the fish. In brief, my dear
sir, it is claimed on high scientific au-
thority that your ancestors were very
ashy, but science never was a great re.
spector Of delicate sensibiliHes.