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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
erGOODs DELIVERED IN ALEXAN-
DRIA.
Woodward & LOthrOp.
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON, ID. G.

ing Miss Rebecta Pollard will sing during
the offeriory Beyond the Gates of Paradise"
A wagon belonging to Mr.. o. F. Bsggett
broke down at the corner Of King and Royal
streets this morning.
The burning OF chimney at No. 1909
Duke street before noon today brought out
the fire department.
The steamer Dennis Simmons, loaded with
lumber for Smoot & Co., arrived today from
Williamson, N. G. -
The work Of exter ding the Pitt street sew
or to Duke street has been completed by Mr..
c. Cuviller.
The spring term of the Circst Court for
the county, Judge G. E. Nico', will begin on
Monday.
DON'T FAIL to see at ]. kichherg & Sons
those towels, As inches long and % inches
wide, at SC q piece. Also 45-inch India
linen, very fine, at 121ac. They have also
added to their stock 100 corsets of different
makes, which sold at 81 and $1.25, to DO
cd at 69c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
DRY GOODS.
Still Lower PTices'
JUST RECEIVED.

100 dozen Towels. 40 inches long,
| % inches wide. We are going to sell
them at SC.
1000 yards India Linen, 15c quail
~, to sell at 10c.
1000 yards India Linen, zoe quail
ty, to sell at 12lc
1900 yards Bates's Seersucker
Bingham, 12!c quality, to sell at &c.
We are going to sell this weex Ac.
cordeon Plat Skirts for CSC.
Ready.made Sheets SOC.
So inch heavy Brown Cotton &C.
10 pieces Fine Zephyr Bingham in
solid colors- blue. pink and gray.
Also a variety of nice Plaids among
them. Regular 12c goods. Your
choice &c a yard.
The lot of Percales which we are
going to sell were purchased from
the receiver of the Maryland Shirt
Company.
Lot IL 900 yds Choice &c yd.
Lot 81, 900 yds. Choice Sc yd.
Lot Al 900 yds. Choice 1Oc yd.
All 12lc goods.
Choice lot of Figured Denims.
Were 25c. Now 15c yard.
We have marked out on counter a
lot of Ladies' Corset Covers, regular
SOC goods. Choice 23c.
Also lot of Ladies' Skirts, which
sold for SOC. Now 23c.
Ladies' Skirts, regular 81 and s1.25
goods. They are trimmed with cam
brio edge. This lot must be sold.
You can take your choice at SOC.
We have placed on our counter all
of our Ladies' Shirt Waists. COlored
Percale, Flannelette and Sateen
Also Black and Black and Viii Q.
White trimmed with lace and null
edge a, and below cost.
A complete new line of Ladies
Underwear just in. Look at our d s.
play in our show window.
"L'Aiglon" Belts, something new,
49c.
"L'Aiglon" Neckties, some hing
new. 15c.
Spikes! Spikes! Not Railroad
Spikes, but Ribbon Spikes from &c
up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Eight dodgers were at the station
house last night.
There we're no cases for trial before
the Mayor this morning.
A marriage license was Issued in
Washir gton yesterday to w. ID. Smith
and Sarah WiIkerson, both of FsiIf.x
county.
Joseph A. Blundon has sold to Flor
ence Tesh house and lot on Columbus
street, between Wythe and Madison,
for $3.50.
Mr.. II. WouldlD, of the Theological
Seminary, will preach at the Railroad
Mission tomorrow afternoon at four
o',lock.
Some excitement was caused on south
Fayette street about o'clock this
morning by a colored man whipping
his child.
The barge Rsttlesnake has completed
the dischargiDg Of her cargo Of lumber
for II. X. Field & Company and has
sailed for Norfolk.
Mr.. Charles A. Speice lie engaged in
building large scow which is to be used
for transportation on the Potomac. The
scow will have capacity OF 125 tons
Rev. d. I. Huntington, missionfry
from China, will deliver an address in
Christ Church tomorrow at the morn
log service and at St. Paul's Church at
night.
They were standing in front OF the
shop window. THAT bonnet would be
very becoming to me-" remarked the
wife. Eyes," replied the husband, "but
it won't be coming 10 you today"
The deacons of the Second Presby-
teri IN Clutch have appointed tie fol-
lowing board OF lady managers for the
church home: Mrs. w. E. Latham,
Mrs. Park Agnew, Mrs. Virginia G.
Brockett, Miss Fannie s. Bell and Mrs.
f. J. Brooke. The board organized
last Wednesday night with Mrs. w. E
Latham as Chairman, and Mrs. F. j.
Brooke ss secretary.
John Halliuan was arrested in Wash.
ington yesterday by Detective McDev-
int on o magistrates warrant, sworn
out by Frank I. King, charging en-
be ~ emeut OF S433 SO. Halligan Was
taken to police headquarters, where he
expected 10 secure his release later. Mr.
King, it is stated, secured the warrant
in behalf of his grocery firm in this city.
Today Mailman made settlement and
the matter was dropped.
Mrs. Thomas Butler, of Bennington, Pa !,
a sister Of Capt. j. V. Davis, Of this city, died
recently. This makes three deaths In Capt.
Dsvs's family within year.
The Alexandra Real Estate Company has
sold to g. II. and W. E. Hinken lot on the
west side of Patrick street, between Pendle-
tor aud Wyshe.
There was only limited supply OF pcul.
try in market today, and prices we're higher
Butter sold at 20s25c pound and eggs at
| 13a16c dozen.
Mrs. Laura s. Miller, who was married to
Chsr'es z, Miller in this city on February
3, 1897, applied for divorces In Washington
yesteid'y
At the II. E. Church South tomorrow even.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16


"REMINISCENCES. Chief James +.
Webster, whose recollection abounds
with events OF by-gone days, called at
tention this morning to the fact that
tonieh bit fifty eight years ago Adam Horn
killed his wife and burned her body at
bis farm house near Baltimore, and
Thomas Campbell, of this city, frozc TO
death in an open boat in Broad creek,
below Fort Foote, on the oppolite side
OF the river. The chief says March 16,
1843, broke beautiful with clear sky
and balmy spring temperature. 10
the afternoon, however, the tempera'
ture began to fall and by dark howl
ing blizzard had driven man and beast
to shelter. Horn during the night start
ed quarrel with his wife while both
were sitting before q blazing ire IN
their country home, and finally he
struck her fatal blow with stick OF
wood. He cut up the body AID wrap
ped the parts 10 coffee SACKS and buried
them. The head he burned, sifted the
teeth from the ashes and strewed them
in the woods. He was arrested, made a
confession and was hanged. The case
at the time attracted much interest 10
all this portion of the country. Camp.
be.l, 1t will be remembered, was with
some friends in boat and the party
we're endesvoring to make their wsy
home when tho 6rst-named grew
drowzy. TIE party then rowed for the
Maryland shore 10 order to reach a
house In which to stay during the night.
Campbell could not accompany his
companions to the house, aud when
thew returned for him he was dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

An Honest Medicine for La Grippe
George w. Watt, OF South Gsrdi-
ner, Me-, says: II have bad the worst
cough, cold, chills and grip and have
taken lots OF trash Of DO account, bur
profit to the vender. Cham berlain's
Cough Remedy is the only thing that
has done any good whichever. l have
used one bottle OF it and the cbills, cold
and grip have all left me. congrstu-
late The manufacturers of an honest
medicine" For sale by Richard Glib
con, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

A SHOWER OF LEAvEs.-A day or
two since shower OF dead oat leaves
fsIl on the opposite side OF the river on
d space of ground covering m0re than
mile. AS there are no oak trees in
that entire section of country the resi-
dents of the neighborhood say the
leaves came from the oak district many
miles away aud must have been taken
up into the sky by whirlwind and lat
ter let fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
First floor.
Sheet and Pillow
Slip Department.

Offers. at lees than the piics Of the cloth by
the yard.
SHEETS AND PILLOW SLIPS.
Made of the three highest grade cottops-
"Wansutts Percale," New Bedford ,""Wsm-
sutts g. T." Regular and extra widths and
lengths are represented; hemmed or hem.
stitched.
COTTON DEPARTMENT.
3e-inch Victoria Long Cloth: beautiful
French finish launders like linen.
10 Lee Yard. Value, 1Sc.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

As heretofore stated. Rev. Dr.. Hunt
OF the Baptist Church. will preach a
special sermon to the fremen Of this
city tomorrow nigbt. The members OF
the several fire companies will assem-
hle at their respective halls at Z o'clock
tomorrow night and proceed in body
to the church. Special music has been
arranged for the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

BANQUET Arrangements have been
completed for the banquet to be given
nv the Hibsrnisns OF this city at Ly-
csum Hall on Monday night next. and
there Is every indication that this event
will surpass those of the past. Among
tho,e who will respond to toasts are
Con FRESHMAN Rixey, r. F. Downing,
district president of the A. 0. ID. Of
Washington; NJ. J. Keane, OF thu Dis
triot of Columbia bar, and P. ]. Haiti
gan, editor OF the National ALDERMAN,
The banquet will be served BY the
Rammel Bros.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16


CHURCH SERVICES, &C., SUNDAY
Christ Church.-Service at IL q. m.
by Rev. d. L. Huntington, OF China,
and 7:30 D. %. by Rev. Bergman Green.
81. PauL's Church.-Holy communion
7.3O a. m. Services at ii G. 10. by Rev.
p. p. Phillips and 1880 p. m by Rev. ID.
L. Huntington.
Grace Cturch.-Holy communion 7:15
o, m. Services at III q. N. and 1880 p.
m. by Rev. @. E. Ball.
ST. Mary's Church.-First Mass at 7
a. m. by Rev. Father Cutler. Mass at
1890 a. 10. and sermon by Rev. Father
Walsh. Vsspers a; D. m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church. - Ser
vice at IL o. m. 10 Euglish and 7:3O p.
10. 10 German by Rev. Mr.. Leucke.
Second Presbyterian Church. -SuDday
school at $50 a. m. Services at IL a.
m. and 7:30 p. N. by Rev. DR.. f. J.
Brooke. Afternoon Sunday school at
Fret Church at 2:30 p. %.
Baptist Church Sunday school OF
$50 q. N. Services at IL a. M. and
special sermon to firemen ct 1880 p. N.
by Rev. DR.. HuOt.
Primitive Baptist Church-Fairfax
street near ing.-Services at IL a. m.
by Elder ]. +. Rowe.
Trinity Meth. Epis. Church.-Sunday
school at $50 q. m. Preaching at ii =.
N. by Wm. Pierpoint and 7.30 p. m.
by S. Ssokley. Young Peoples prayer
meeting at $3.50 p. N.
Meth. Epis. Church South.-9:15 a. m.
Sunday school. Services at IL a. IN.
and 7.3O p. IN I,y Rev. E. V. REGISTER.
Meth. Prot. Ourch.-9:l5 a. m. Sun
day school. Services at IL 8. N. and
7:3O o. ID. by Rev. Z. A. Wsrfeld.
Free Methodist Ourch-Lee street,
near Wilkes.-Services at IL a. 10. and
7:30 p. M. by Rev. G. D. Brooks. OF
Geneva, N. Y. Young peoples meet
ing at 6:45 o. 10.
Village Chapel, M. E. Church South
Gibbon street near Alfred.-Class
meeting at 8 "a. m. Sunday school at
2:30 p. m.
Railroad Reading Rooms Services
at 4 p. m.
Del Ray Chapel, M. E. Church South
Sunday school at $50. Epworth League
at s p. m.
Aims House.-Services at 2:30 p. 10.
MissiOn.-Corr or Franklin and JEFF
ferson streets.-Servioes at 1880 D. m.
Meade Chapel, Protestant Episcopal
lcolored) sunday school at p. m.
Evening prayer and sermon at 6 p. m.
Roberts Chapel, M. Z. Church (colored
Preaching at IL a. m. and at 1850 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

THE REPUBLICANS. Chairman Ag-
new. OF the State republican committee,
aud Chairman Crupper, OF the city r.
publican committee, will leave here or
Monday to attend the meetings of the
republican State and State executive
committees to be held 10 Richmond Cd
Tuesday. at these meetings it will be
decided ia what cities and countries the
republicans will put up candidates for
the State constitutional convention.
Ga his return to this city Mr.. Crup.
Der will call meeting of the city CON-
mittee to act 10 reference to the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

ST.. PATRIcK's DAY.-March 18th,
st. Patrick's Day, will be generally OBJ
served on Monday, March 18th. as the
18th falls on Sunday. This will be the
case in this city, and the anniversary of
the birthday OF the patron saint OF Erin
will be observed by q banquet here,
under the auspices of the Hibernlans of
Alexandria at Lyceum Hall. Tomor-
row night vespsr services will be held
at 81. Mary's Church under the aus
pices of the division, when panegyric
on the life Of st. Patrick will be deliver
ed by Father Walsh, Of Charlottesville
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
l. ESTATE IN CHERRYOALE. ALEX

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
J. ESTATE IN CHI ERRYOALE, ALEX
ANDRIA COUNTY, VA.
Pursuant to an order entered by the Alex
andra County Court on the 30th day of JAN
usry, 1901, in the matter of the petition OF
Marion T. Besll, committee of Julian Ma
gruder, an insane person. shall sell ct public
auction on
tho 9th day Of April, 1901, at 5 p. m,
a valuable tract of lsnd, comprising ONE
ACRE OF LAND. improved by a handsome
FRAME BUILDING, which is fitted up fol-
purposes Of store, dwelling house aud u s
pos.office.
This vslusble property is situated at Cherry.
dale. In Washington magisterisl district, Al
exandra county, Virginia, and is more par.
ticularly described By metes and b1unds "a
follows to wit: Beginning at Sc" a set
stone in the centre Of the Georgetown and
Fairfax turnpike; thencs N. 81 degrees %
minutes f. 2901 feet along the line of the
land OF Jane Gould to a stake; theI CO N.
ga degrees W l 80 feet to q stake thence
s. 81 degrees 20 minutes w. 2901 feat to
stake in the centre of said turnpike thence
8. GA degrees L. along sad turnpike $50
feet to the beginning, containing Que { acre
OF Ia ID, as per survey OF +. sickles, Sur
veyor OF ssid Alexandria county, Virginia,
made October 1, 1892, which said deed and
plat Ia duly recorded in liber N, no. A,
folio 4O2 Of the land records OF Alexandria
county, Virginia. And being the same land
that was conveyed by Charles Po'tsrion,
yiiower, to julian MsRIuier by deed dated
October OH, 1892, and duly recorded In
liber N, No. 4, folio 402 of said AlexaDdris
county, Virgins.
Terms of sale--0ne third of the purchase
N oney in cssh, aud tho residue in one and
two years, ths purchaser to execute his prom.
issory notes for ferTed payments. with in
tefest at 6 per centum per an oum, the title
to be retained until the whole of the purchase
price is paid. The purchaser shall have the
right TO anticipate the deferred payments or
any part thereof, ard the land liable TO be re-
sold upon default Of either Of the deferred
iastalments.
MARION T. BEALL
Committee OF Julian Msgiuder, an insane
person.
hereby certify that Marion T. Beall, com.
mjttse of Jalisn Magruder an insane person,
has given bond in the penalty Of three thou.
sand dollars. the amonnt required by the
court, dEO' a. hocnAh, Oiefk'
For further information spply to James z.
Clements, attorney, Office 1871 street,
Washington. ID. c. mh16 "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

CoNTRACT.-The contract for laying
a sewer on Colum bus street from King
to Christ Church was today let to VIM.
Travers for $3.50. The only other bid
was that of Cuvilier and Spinks fer
&264.95
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

A lingering cough following grippe calls for
One Minute Cough Cure. For all throat and
lung troubles this is the only harmless RENE.
DIV that gives immediate results. Prevents
cooeumntion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
BOYS Furnishing.

Our Boys Department, nearby the Mems
Store, contains complete lines Of Furnishings
for boys Of all ages
Just received line of Boys Ncgligee Shirts,
m lde of striped perca,e, with cuffs attached,
aud 2 separate collars. Each.............6Oc
Boys' Mocha Gloves, in gray, TAM and
brown-s glove that will fit and wear well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

Counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Sslve are liable to cause blood poisoning
Leave them alone. The original hiss the
name of DeWitt's upon the box and wrapper.
1t is harmless and healing sslve for skin
diseases. Unequslled for piles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

10 CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINIEE TABLES
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails to
cure f w. GROVES signature Is on each
box. 26c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
DRY GOODS.

ID. bendheim ( Sons
Some Remarkable
Bargain Offerings
That Merit the
Attention of
Every Shopper.
One case 5000 yards of
Bleached Cottons, in lengths 2
to 10 yards. They are the
short lengths Of the following
brands: Alpine Rose, Wam-
sutta, Pride of the West, Fruit
of the Loom, Androscoggip,
Barker Mills and Lonsdale
Cambria. TIL Recognized
values are 10 and r2Hc. Your
choice of the lot.
SC a yard.
One bale heavy yard.wide
Brown Cotton,
sc a yard.
One bale heavy a. Brown
Cotton.
3Bc a yard.
IS pieces New Spring Dress
Goods, 3oc values,
25c a yard.
Atwood Albatross, 3S.inch,
SOC a yard.
Ihe LOT oprlng DreSS Jung
hams,
+ sc a yard.
One lot Spring Seersuckers,
soc value, 634ca yard.
One lot ten.quarter Bleach.
ed Sheeting, 3oc value, cyd.
One lot New Spring Ma
dras. Ioc value, 634c a yard.
Our new line OF Laces and
h.ll.overs is the most beautiful
assortment ever shown here.
One lot 52-inch White Or.
CANDIES, slightly soiled on
eLds, 3oc value, for &C a yard.
One lot Fancy Waist Silks,
Soc value, for AGO yard.
One lot Ladies Real Isle
Thread Hose, 3oc value, 2Ic
a pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
WOnen's New
Neck FiXingS.

French Neckwesr just received from across
the ocean We are now showing special
values as follows:
Women's Large Collars OF Silk Batiste in
nsturel fax color combined with rich Repsis-
since lace.
81 90 Zach.
women's Ties, rs yards long. made Of fine
narrow white Swiss embroidery, edged with
oolored braid, ends finished with gilt or silver
spikes.
25c Each.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
AIsxamaris @aasffa.
SATURDAY EVENING. MARCH 16, 1901
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow at Cos q. N. ana se's
at 6:1O .. %. High water at 4;Io O. M ana
4:44 p m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
Stops the Cough
and Works Of the Cold

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure 3
cola In one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
26 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
w. & l..
"Peerless" OXfOrdS.

The new Peerless" Ok ior1s Sor sprirg
wear are now in. We have them in box calf
with extension soies. med ,um and full round
toes. Cuban and military heel'; also IN heavy
vic. kid with tips OF same or patent leather,
military or Cuban heels.
The styles OF the w. q T.. peerless" Ok.
fords embrace all the requisites which 20 To-.
ward the mskiDg OF peri CT shoe.
Price, $3.50 a Pair.
FOR ALL STYLES.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

WEATHER PRoBABILIrIEs-For TINS SEC
ton, fair tonight and Sunday; northwest 10
southwest winds fresh to brisk on the coss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

EOR SALE Oh RENT TW0-STORY
E BRICK DWELLING. No. 1876 south
Washington street. Seven rooms end bath,
furnace, hot and cold watsz, largo yard. APP
ply ct premises. mh16 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
WANTS.

II I'VE AGENTS wANTED-Men, Ladies,
II Boys and Girls. Greatest novelty seller
out. Household necessity. No capital re-
quired. Write at once for free circulars,
tsrms, &c. Address THELMA hAHUFAC.
TUBING CO., station @, Washington, d. O.
mh15 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

DOUBLE-BREAsTED SUITS.
Sizes to 10 years.
Navy Blue Cheviot Suit. $176 CT 10
value. Special, suit,..... ......
Brown sepentine Mixture, cSssi- Cd M
mere. 1915 value. Special, suit. V/S'Oo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

I hereby certify that Marion 7. Besll, com.
mittse of Jalisn Magruder, an insane person,
has given bond in the penalty Of three thou.
ssnd dollars. the amonnt required by the
court, dEO' H. hoOnhh, CierK'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

BEEN GINGER aud CLEANED CUR.
" RANTS just received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

For further information sppy to James E.
Clements, attorney, ofnce 1871 Z street,
Washington, ID. c. mh16
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

CRANBsRRIEs.-Fancy Cape Cod Cnn
~ berries just received BY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16

EINE wINTER.CURED HAMs-Cox Il
II 0ordon's Sugsr-cured Hams, small sizes
last received nv J % MTLBuRH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-16
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
- DRY GOODS DRY GOODS.
N E w GOODS

our recent purchases for the spring trade daily arriving we
are showing large additions all worthy the attention of
the purchasing public.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-02-21
MRS. SATIoy, OF KAys 5

MRS $ATIOE, OF KAES 5
Within the past f~E weeks a
rev line oi work has opened up
Tor American women. inaugura.ed
b Mrs. Carrie Nation. the Kan
sas saloon smasher- Not oa!y
has she welded III. hatchet wirh
energy and purpose herself but
she has inspired other women
xho have suffered from the reign
sud rule Of King Alcohol. TO en-
ter the fray. and a reformation in
morals and temperance il Is hoped
viii result. However much OF a
take this crusade against salOoDs
may seem 20 the Indifferent. i i
= movement which but affirms
that If zoo ruthlessly trampled
upon the wOrm will turn. l. i
helpless women and children Sh0
bear the consequences of Intem.
perance, and would il not be but
retributiye Justice 10 permit them,
unrestrained by the letter of the
law. 10 fight in Whatever way they
can, the enemy which has depriv-
II them of homes. happiness and
loved ones! Ii every woman and
child IN the United States. who
had been injured or suffered from
he sale of fntoxieants We're per.
mitted To strike a telling blow al
the saloon keepers, or blind
tigers stock iii trade, We venture
10 say that there would not be a
gallon of the vile poison left 10
curse the earth.
The women of Kansas. who have
borne the burden OF drunken lath.
ers, husbands and sons tor 50
many years. have the hearty sym.
pathy of the best people all over
the land, in their effort 10 rid the
state of the ruinols traffic. When
they have cleared Kansas of -.
looms and intOxieants IN any form,
let them come South and inspire
temperance advocates and takers
to strenuous efforts in the same
direction.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-02-21
West of Oxford.

Little Miss Jean Davidson is at
home from school on account of
the w%hooping cough. We hope
she will soon be able to return to
school.
Miss Annie Cook, of Water Val.
ley, is visiting Mrs. Jordan Tom
lins0n.
The ladies of the nelghborhood
attended a quilting at Mrs. Dean
Crouch's Saturday, and each and
everyone seemed to enjoy them
selves very much, especially the
sumptuous dinner spread before
them by Mrs. Crouch.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Barmer and
son, Arthur, of Tate County. are
visiting friends aud relatives in
community.
Miss Hattie Norfieet is on q
visit TO friends and relatives near
Looxahom, !, Tate County. L.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1901-02-21
A SALE

I, r 5. Adams. tax collector for the
corporation of Oxford, Miss. viii on
MONDAY. MARCH 4, 1901.
Proceed to sell az public cut cry for
cash in front Of the Court-HOuse door
in said town the following land to-wit:
Ad. Brown, fra L fra Lot IS. 81 S }
Al
Hoxery, c. 3. cen tr Lots - and 40.
2s 5 8 1871.
Kershaw. Mrs Agnes. Lots 473 and
47i. q ; 3. loss.
Loggins, Jane, Y. fr lot 1872. q 5 3.
3.73. :
G.. u. Togerson, y. W. fr Lot No.
500, Il s 3, s21.s 0
The above will be sold to satisfy the
taxes for 1900 and all costs
r 5. ADAMS,
Feb. II. Tax Collector.