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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-23
SECURED DAMAGES.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette ]
Lursy, Va March 22.-It will be re-
called that n 1896 ihe government,
through some of its agents. seized the
distilltry of Of r L. Prichard & Co.,
rear Luray, and brought charges of
Illicit distlling, running "sweet
: ash" and other offenses, which result
I'd in indictment OF the three members
of The finn, r. L. Prichard, A. J. Hofl-
ma and JDo w. Ro.hgib.
On this they were tried before Judge
Paul in the y. s. Court at Harrison
purg in 1897, and each and all found not
guilty, the government utterly failing
to prove any of the crimes charged
brought by agents more Jealous than
prudent, to say the least. The trial, the
stoppiog of their dlstlling for two years,
the heavy loss of whisky by flood whilst
the plant wss in charge of the govern
ment, the conse quent resulting loss oc-
curing OF account OF the wrongful seiz
ure caused heavy loss to three good
III ~ who would not Knowingly do a
crime and they placed the matter before
the Court of Claims at Washington,
which has just favorably passed upon
the case, allowing the firm 50, ,224 q
about on half the amount claimed.
This is a just award, and though it
will not rel buse actual expenditure OF
morey, it sustains what they always
heve claimed that they ere innoct Mt
men and did not do the government any
wrong. end why its agents should
have brought such fake charges against
them is. they say, one OF the things they
would like to know.
A verdict Of atquittsl before the jury
aud this award at the hands OF the
Oour. of Claims cannot but dispel any
doubt as to their innocence and must
vindicate them before the people who
always like to see that jus ice is done,
even in the making of whisky. 1T is
10 light matter to bring such serious,
disastrous and capricious charges
against men whose lives and reputa.
tioDs should have been che OK to RI ck-
less or vindictive accusatiOnand, though
tardy, sometimes. yet truth is mighty
and must prevail and justice will clear
away the doubts that sometimes inter-
pose to the best of men,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-23
A Night Of Terror.

lawful anxiety was felt for the wic-
ow of the brave General Burnham, OF
Machias, Me-, when the doctors eaid
she could not live till morning." writes
Mrs. s. II. Lincoln, who attended her
that fearful night. "AIl thought she
must soon die Of Pneumonia, but she
begged for DR.. Kings New Discovery,
saying that it had more than once saw
ed her life, and he'd cured her OF Con.
sumption. After three small doses she
Slept easily all night, and it's further
use completely cured her," This maj
velous medicine is guaranteed to cure
all Throat, Chest and Lung Diseases.
Ooly 30 cents and $1.00. Trial bottles
free at E, 9, Leadbester & Sons Drug
Store
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-23

officers for promotion. He is gentle
man, q scholar, and proficient In the
French language, 80 necessary for
residence In q foreign capital. With
the aggrsndizement OF our great coun-
try, and the added respect and defer
ence paid to America and Americans,
it se, ms to me too much attention can.
not he eiven to the choice of our Eu-
ropean representatives. When the his
tory of President Mckinley shall be
written and the wearisome detail have
given place to resulte, l think page
will be found devoted 10 the very su.
perior choice he has made in his selec'
ton of representatives OF the American
government to European capitals."
jor Mott is SOD Of the late DR..
A. R. Mott, Of Leesburg, and has many
friends 10 this city and viciniiy who
will be glad to hear of his compliments
ry appointment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-23
ICOMMUNICA1'ED

lSOM III u UNlCAlEDs
HONESTY AMONG THIEVES.
1t seems strange indeed that the great
Christian nations OF Europe, as we'll as
The government of our republic, should
permit the uneven struggle between
Great Britain and the two republics OF
South Africa to be carried on 10 the bit
ter end, thus becoming accessories to
one of the greatest crimes OF mo1ern
times-the wrecking of one of the few
real governments of, for and by the
people-people who ask for no other
favor than to be left alone to pursue
their own happiness according to the
dictates of their conscience; q people
to who IN hypocrisy is unknown, true
Christians. pure and. simple, proving
their Christianity by their deeds. Wby
q it that all the so.called Christian Da
ions permit the contamination OF this
crms? Is common fear they have
for the great power Of England? ? Not
by any means; because her weakness es
a power has been shown to such an ex'
tent as not 10 let her appear any longer
in the light of desirable ally for any
of the great powers of Europe or OF the
United States. The only reason she is
allowed to do it, is that within the last
few decades all the great powers OF Eu-
rope have followed 10 the wake OF this
robber nation "par excellence" and are
all engaged in acquiring territory and
wealth at the expense of weaker ma
tions for the purpose Of extending their
commerce; and ourerest republic. IN;
stead of standing by her glorious record
OF the past Of fostering ard encouraging
lister republics the world over, has
sorted on a similar errand in the Phil
ippinea. They are all tarred with the
same stick and their policy OF keeping
of hands while two republics are being
murdered is simply q case OF honesty
among thieves.
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toa'th and strength When | commenced
-. rse the medicines | weighed only ia
,..,rd. now ! weigh 40 My husband
t,1 fiends all thought that | would die
b..t dav am well woman"
Mrs. BarhamS experience is not singu-
1,r Thousands have given similarly
strong and convincing testimony. There
are No other medicines in the world that
have such long and continuous record
O. cures. &
There are no other medicines "just as
Good or lust the same" as Doctor
i4..ce's. Like all valuable things these
m.l:cines are sometimes initiated. Don't
be- imposed upon. See that you get what
you ask for
Irvou have any doubt as to the nature
Of vour ailment write fully, giving your
SYMPTOMS to DR.. K. V. Pierce, chief con-
,ul,;ng physician, Invalids' Hotel and
SURGICAL Institute, Buffalo, y. y. He
will consider your case carefully, and
will tell Won, absolutely free of charge,
wb.t To do to get well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-23
MAJOR MoTT.-A letter from Par

MAJOR MOTT.-A letter from Paris
says: Major 7. Bentley Mott should
be extremely fattered at the genuine
pleasure expressed on all sides when
the announcement was made that he
nad been accredited military attache to
the American embassy in Paris, where,
| am told, he will report in May. He
possesses all the qualities necessary to
lake him a very valuable adjunct to
General Porter's staff. For 80 young a
man. Msjur Mott has seen considelable
s.rvice. and at Manila, and again at
Cnba. was selected by bis commanding
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-23
AUCTION SALES.
By g. II. Lupt. Auctioneer

ny O. a. Auut, ductlOneers
OY VIRTUE OF deed Of trust made by
ID Jehn II. Mullirgs and wife TO the sub
sribers. as trustees Of he German Cooper.
alive Building Association No. 8 of AlsxsL-
dIia, Virgints," dated on the 18th day OF
January, 1899, and recorded in the latd
records of the city of Alexandra. Virginia,
in deed book No. 43, folio 219, the sui
scriber', ss trustees aforesaid, will, by order
of the board Of directors OF the said associs.
tion, duly made proceed to sell ct public suc.
ton on
SATURDAY,
the Oath day Of March, 1900,
at IL m. at the Royal street entrance to the
Marx Building, in tie said city Of Alexsn-
dris, the property conveyed by the said deed
Of trust; to wit:
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND WITH
The BUILDINGS thereon In tho ssid city Of
Alexspdris, situated on the north side Of
Queen street, between F irlsx and Roy sl
streets, in front on QUEEN It e't % feet and
running north g. IN, With w III fr mt 81 feet
8 inches, being tie premls. LCa tccupied by
the said John h. MuliDgs.
Terms Of sale: Cash.
JOSEPH KAUFMANN, J
JOHN d. NORMOYLE, Trustees.
HENRY BLADDER,
mhS cots
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DOES 1T PAY TO BUY CHEAP?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more &C..
we're and dangerous results of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do I?
Go to a warmer and more regular
climate Yes, if possible; If not posi-
BILE for you, then in either case take the
ONLY remedy that has been introduced
10 all civilized countries with success 10
severe throat and lung troubles, "Bos.
chee's German Syrup" 1t not only
heals and stimulates the tissues to de-
stroy the germ disease, but allays iu-
Elimination. causes easy expectoration.
gives q good nights rest, and cures the
patient Try ONE bottle. Recon-.
mended many years ago by all
druggists 10 the world, For sale by
Ernest l.. Allen, Clsud M. Lennon,
Warfield & Hall, Charles G. Lennon,
W. F. Creighton & Co., and Richsrd
Gibson.
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How to Save Doctor Bills.

We have saved many !octOr bills
since we began using Chsmberlain's
Cough Remedy in our home. We keep
q bottle open all the time and whenever
any of my family or myself begin to
catch cold we begin 10 ue tho Cough
Remedy, and as result "e never have
to send away for doctor and incur o
large doctor bill, for Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy never fails 10 cure. 1t
ia certainly medicine of great merit
and worth.-D s. MEARKLE, General
Merchant and Farmer, Matte. Bedford
county, Pa. For sale y all drugRists.
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For Over Fifty Years

an OLD AND WELL-TBIED REMEDY.'-ia II
Wnsiows Soothing Syrup has boon used io
over fifty years ~ millions OF mothers fo
sbo.y children while teething, with perfec
sqscos Il soothes the child, softens the gums
sl.sys all pain, cures wind collie, and is th'
hast emej.y for Diarrhss. Is pleasant to th'
,a,to. sold by Druggists in every part OF thu
world, Twenty.Av cents s bottle. lts value
is inoalculable. Be sure and s.k for Mrs. W ,nf
lor's 3ootLing Syrup and tsks nc other hind
fc-t7 % H&v1gy
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in advance.
fontrsct advertisers viii not be allowed to ex.
coed their space unless the excess il paid foI
at transient rates, and under no circum.
Gtsnces will they be allowed to advertise
ether than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must b paid for
in advance.
3 solutions in memoriam, Of thanks, tributes
Of respect, resolutions sdoptedby societies
or persons, unless Of -,ublic concern, will
only be printed in tn papar a. advertise.
me ats.
!he GAZETTE ofiios IL connected with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or.
deJs t. the paper, news or any information
or business can be sent BY telephone.
Entored at the Postofice Alexandria Vi,gin.
in as second class matter.
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TRUST THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED

I SUFFERED from catarrh OF the worst kind
and never hoped for cure, hut Ely's Cream
Balm seems to DO wen that.-Oscar Ostrom
A Wsrren Ave Chicago, III.
SUFFERED from cstarrb; it got so had
could not work; used Kly's Cream Balm and
am entirely we'll "A. @. Clarke BAL Shaw
nut Ave, Boston. Mass.
The Ba IN does not irritate or cause sneez
ing Sold by druggists at so cents, or mailed
By Ely Brothers, 5S Warren ST., New York
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Mia Harriet Evans. Hinsdale III, writes
Il never fal to relieve my children from
Group at once by using One Minute Cough
CuI,. | would not feel safe without It,"
Qlckly cures coughs, colds, grippe and ell
tDtost and lung diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-23

The line of progress is as Irresistible
as destiny, and that electricity leads the
line Of material progress In this age OF
the words history is truth universally
conceded. Its latest conquest Is the
AUTOMOBILE. Come, send or write us
for information on this ubiect.-THOMF-
SON ELECTRIC CO., 427 King street.
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SPECIALTIES
The George r. Hill Bakery,

National Biscuit Company. Alexandra, Va.
Travellers Luch, the great quart cup goods
Animals, Lemon Nuts, Zoos, Excelsior Buttel
Crackers, Family Coda Riscuit, N. B. c., Pull
man Oysto1 Crackers, FsriDa Oyster Crackers
Hills Cream Biscuit, very fine.
Our line OF staples is unexcelled-snsps
Lemons, Oysters, Sodas, Waters, Penny Cakes
Do you know Uneeda Biscuitf Uneeds
finger wayfer and the American Beauty
Ginger Sraps IN pony barrels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-23

To secure the originsl witch bsz salve,
ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Save, we'll
known as q certain cure for piles and skin
diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits-
They are dangerous
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-23
By z F. Knox, Aucrionoer

By 3 F. Knox. Auctioneer.
DY VIRTUE Of q deed Of trust duly re.
I'D corded in liber q. No A, page 4O1, one
of the land records of Alexandra county,
Va, and at the request Of the party secured
thereby, the undersigned, trustees will sell
at public auction, on the premisee, on
THURSDAY,
the Goth day Of March, 1900.
at four o'clock ?. M, the following described
resi- estate with the improvements thereon,
situate and being In the county Of Alexsn-
dria, Va, being lots Nos. 16 and II In Ger.
tain plan OF lots called ST. ELMO, shown ON
plot thereof, which Is duly recorded smong
the land records of Alexandria county In Ii.
ber Q, No. 4, page 4O2.
Terms Of Sale: Cash.
s0I'1. 81 E4eE q saEsT, saEST, rro'sse''
mh16 ts
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II was suffering
with what the doc
tor called chronic in
digestion, torpid liver

md vertigo" says Mrs. Martha f. Bar
l.,s. Of Newville, Prince George Co., Va.
"Nlv symptoms were giddiness III the head,
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tNA@
ceiling all over.
} had fe IN a lie
less. / was all
own, and could
do any work
hoTt suffering
Il II vous at
IS, so ] wrote to
You advised
me to use DR..
Pierce's Gold
en- NJ e die al
Discovery and
Favorite Pre-
\ scription.' l
4 used five bot
ties of each.
l gained in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-23

4aVOLD's BROMO-CELERY. Try this
anrivaled remedy for Hssdsnhea. Esurslgia'
ylasn aysnAss 10 esntA.
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AItxa"aria &xssttf.
TERMS:

PUBLIgHHD DAILY AND TRI.WEKKLY At
Gazette Building. $40 = 812 Prince st
TERMa.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-02-09
the TOWN OF UNION HAS

Two Cotton Mills, one The
largest in the South. Two Fur
niture and Wood Manufactur-
Ing Concerns. One Female
Seminary. Water Works and
Electric Lights,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-02-09

ciated especially by one acquainted
with the good citizens who reside in
the rown and county.
The letter written by "Teacher'
recently is exact, with few exceptions.
Formerly the trustees made out tn.
pay certificates, it now appears that
Mr.. McMahan should come up with
an explanation as to his present
course. But probably, in the long
run, it will turn out to be self ex-
planning. We all agree that each
succeeding officer will make some
changes. Often the change may
cause a greaf deal of annoyance and
expense, nevertheless, the reins of
the governmcnt are controlled by
tue office holders, and not by the
ballot box. The people loose sight
Of one who has proven himself wor-
thy of their trust, and thoughtlessly
vote for an idol of their choice. Had
the money f,r these registers and
summer schools been used in build
Jag school houses and equlppiug
some Of those already built, with
maps, charts, etc, it would have been
more wisely and profitably spent.
Ample opportunities ale at command
'utfiuent to prepare teachers to do
creditable work in these common
,choois at present. No teacher, how
ever well prepared, Can teach to any
advantage whatever in some of the
schools u the country. For the pres
,,at,-.ae tedchcr must work, wait and
hope that all necessary requirements
win be attained in the sweet by and
The weather having been favorable,
farm work has already begun. Far
mers willsnever abandon the large
nottun crop plan until forced to do
80 by some uncomfortable agent. AS
is appears. large acreage will be
planted about Webster this year.
Now the marriage license law will
soon be in operation. What are the
boys going to GO about it? Someone
will have to be taug ght. lesson to
hut effect. Watch it.
U. T. r.
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WIN. A. NICHOLSON & SON.,
BANKER.
RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT YOUR
Banking Business and Your Fire Insurance,
And promise you the best protection and
the best service.
the best service.

kings got our chronology into q world
of confusion" This discussion has
been helpful to some Of your readers,
causing them to think and search for
facts concerning our calendar.
remember years ago when the
new almanac was regarded by mahy
az quite IN addition to the limited
supply ofreading matter in the fam
lily. On the cover Of the almanac
for leap year was written in large
letters "BISENTlLE." That word
gave me no little trouble. When !
grew older, | analyzed the word, and
found it was from two LaIin words,
bis and scx-two sexes, but how to
apply it to leap year aNd make sense,
was the rub. Af,cr dilisent search l
f>and the old Norman caleudar coa-
,alned only 10 months; the year COM.
me cling will, March. named. in hon
or IF Mars, their god of war The
odd day was inserted on the 9th day,
MA. ing two 9th days in March every
furth year, hence the term bisex-
tile
The calendar was ef,rmed hv
Augustus Caesar B. G. 46. July and
August named sfrcr Julius and All,
Gus rs Caesar; June f,r Juno, the wife
If Jupiter. Thc'last four months were
designated by the Latin numerals
acptcm, octo, novem and decem.
Will some Of your readers tell us
when, ard by whom January and
February were added to the calen-
da,? janus was one Of the Roman
gods, having too faces looking in op
posite directions, also two doors to
h,s temple which remained open du-
ring war, and closed in time of peace
G. B. BoBo.
Sedalia, S. G.
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Lockhart Locals.

LoCKHART, FEB. 5.-Homo has not
sent in u communication to the Times
for two weeks and he offers, as his
excuse for not trespassing on an in
dulgeot reading pubic, scarcity Of
news items.
Since my last, Co. School Supt,
ID. 3. FAINT, has visited Lockhart
school. 1t is a pleasure to see the
face of our efficient school Sup.rin-
tendon in the school room, especial
ly the day he was with us, from the
fact that. for him to brave the cold Jan
uary weather to visit the school
shows that he has the interest Of al
parties concerned at heart. Tie
schools are safe in his hands as t'e 10
the right man in the right place.
Come again Brother, as the latch
string hangs on the outside, and
there is an invitation above the door
knob.
The Lockha,t Dramatic Club
which is composed Of some of our
best young ladies and gentlemen, are
practiciug for an entertainment at an
early date. The officers are DR.. j..
c. Hrawley, Manager, and w. X,
Livingston. Treasurer. Under their
management wo are safe in saying
that it will not be shoddy affair.
The Sawyer Camp. No 81. Woof-
men of the world, has recently ins:al
ed officers for 1000 az follows:
J. X. Bailey, G. G; J. v. Askew.
A. l.; l.. R. Brannon, Clerk; s. NJ.
Powell Banker; j. l.. Iodg", Escor
j. NJ. Grice, Watchman; w. ". John,
son, Sentry.
Miss Macie Caldwell, Of Smyrna
is amoung US, engaged iu the avoca,
ton Of dressmaking. She is at the
home of Capt. j. II. Wilburn.
W. K. Livingston, tho af.blt
store manager, returned last wee!
from a trip to the Northwestern por
ton of the state.
A grading force is working in tn,
surburbs OF Lockhart, and we will
soon see lookout for the engin,
when you hear the whistle blow"
James Evans, who has the happ,
arc of adapting himself to all circum
stances, has been soiourning at MI
J Jessie Nix's. He reports plenty 9
hog and hominy, and an oil aroun'
good time.
Homo.
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uate that l made q different state
ment from his to the jury, and that
they believe him rather than me; also
that his friends took care of him. As
to the jury not taking my word for
it. | have nothing to say, but 1 max,
this charge, that the way in which
the roads have been managed has
teen shameful waste of the public
funds. am ready to substantiate
this charge by comretcnt and reliable
witnc sses.
j. w. CUNNINGuAM.
Joncsville, S. c.
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ing stranger around the hills and
valleys surrounding the springs, and
giving accounts of the Incidents,
funny and otherwise, of the hunts
among the hills and in the streams
for the precious yellow PARTICLES,
lgoid) of which there is quantity
in the near neighborhood. One man
in that section made a very good
living in the streams washing out
gold. Several parties, Mr.. Stanford
among The number, fuy up the gold
that is brought in by the hunters,
and Mr.. Stanford has made many
shipments. Several valuable mug
gets have been found. But gold is
found mostly in small particles by
washing the sands from the little
streams, with pan. MIR. Jno. D.
Wade has a nugget that he found
which weighs Is penny weights, and
is worth about S15. 1t is of pecu.
liar formation and would make a
lovely pin if set as nature has formed
it. Mr.. Stanford told us many
amusing incidents including some
jokes played on some of the seekers
after gold. A Mr. Johnston had
good one played on him. Mr.. Stan
ford had panned out some sand
aud bad left some gold in his pan.
Mr.. johnson had found a suspicious
rock on his place and brought it in
saying he was sure he had made
rich find. He pounded it up and put
it 10 the same pan, and washed it
and sure enough he found gold. lie
was highly elated, and declared he
was rich man, as he had a whole
BID Of the rock. He was induced t.
bring more rock and try it. lie did
go, while he was gone the pan was
thoroughly cleaned out and Mr.
Johnson pounded rock and washed it
for long time but no trace of gold
appeared and he gave up in disgust
Another good cne was worked Oh
Mr.. Johnson; lady had secured from
somewhere quite a lot of a very bright
substance known as goldine, and had
given it to negro who had been a
good servant. The negro took it to
Mr.. Stanf ,rd who tested it and found
it was not gold. lie secured some OF
it and posting some others, he went
t, some rocks near q stream on Mr..
Johnson's place and sprinkled it on
the rocks aud in the sand 80 Mr..
johnson would find it. He did SC
and become very much excited, he
tod the boy in joyful manner that
he had struck it rich at last; that he
now had the world by the tail, and
took them TO the place and showed
them. He went to work with will
but it was no good, he was hard to con
vince, and they let him work away
for a good while before they gave
it away. The negro sold the balane,
of the gold dine to Mr.. Hopkins f.,
sack of -four. Mr.. Hopkins WI
oJt and his clerk, not being an OK
pert in gold made the trade.
Mr.. J. b. West was more success
, full. lie went to the branches an
washed the sands and made abou
$1,000 day for two weeks. Tw
t men were prospecting in the brauc
, and asked Mr.. Stanford to show ther
9 a good location. Now Mr.. Stanfor
had some territory in the branch tina
he wished to work himself and t
keep them from settling down on hi
, territory he volunteered to sho'
3 them good place and took thel
/. down the branch and told them I
, diy in the branch near the root of