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The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-18

Horse for sale-A. l.. Levy.
 Road house for sale. Apply to A. l.. Levy & Co.
 If anyone should ask you, just tell them its The OPTIMo.
 Mrs. L. NJ. Hicks, G. Lee and NJ. Waters have left for Slate.
 Oscar Fish is prepared to con tract freight to the Nizina.
 When you want a fine clear Ha- vana Cigar, The OPTIMo is it.
 Vim. H. Egeter left on the Ex- celsior for his home in Baltimore. .I have just received full line of Key West and domestic cigars. w. K. Hildreth.
 We have just received large as- sortment of the finest Haviland China and Cut Glass at Kern's.
 There will be the regular dance at Moose hall Saturday night, and a specially good time is anticipated
 We're going to leave the town We've got some good household goods and furniture that we'll sell CHEAP. If you're looking for bar. gains, come quick. They won't last long. Murman, over Fish. store.
 Business in the outfitting line i. exceedingly brisk this season, il fact 1t was never before as good The floor space of A. l.. Levy & Co is daily covered with outfits whicf must be taken away each evenin, to make room for the next day, orders. Their quitting capacity is apparently unlimited. The two warehouses are full to overtiowing so much SD that their last ship ment is still in storage on tn, wharf for want of space to put it in and their large store, 12Ox50, l. full from floor to ceiling. They claim to have everything and any, thing to outfit any number of men for the trail.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-18

Nugget Jewelry of all description at Kern's.
 Pool } cents a cue at the Key stone.
 Fine stationery-the latest, at Broadway Pharmacy.
 w. R. Hildreth carries the larg- est stock of Cook Inlet snow shoes in Valdez.
 Chase and Sanborn's Celebrated Coffee is to be had at Temple X Doughorty's.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-18
The Ladies Bazaar

Has just received a large line of Skirts, Waists, Silks, elvets, Sat ins, Children's and Ladies' Hose, and Ladies' Underwear, Mittens, Combs, Corsets, &c. Lace Neckwear and Chiffon Supporters, Lambs Wool Soles and Kid Gloves of every shade.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-18

For the year ending June 30, '04, according to the report of the post master general, there were Al routes in Alaska, aggregating l8,S76 miles in length, giving an annual car riage of mail over distance of 924, 149 miles, at cost of $322, ,92l per annum.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-18

W. C. Stull. Graduate Optician. Place Paints.
 Yes, that's the name of it-The OPTINO.
 Snow Shoes, $500. w. Robert Hildreth.
 Military Hair Brushes at Broad- way Pharmacy.
 Bananas 30 cents dozen at the Candy Kitchen.
 Lowney's candies fresh, Broad way Pharmacy.
 The only really good one-bit cigar is The OPTIMo.
 Souvenirs of all kinds for the folks at home. Kern.
 5O-cent French dinners are new departure at Wikidel's.
 HARNESS! Best for the price in Alaska, at Brownell's.
 Fresh homemade candy every day at the Candy Kitchen.
 The Bertha sailed for Valdez on the evening of the 16th inst.
 Ladies' and Misses Sweaters re- duced from S5 to g. 50 at Lew x Co.'S.
 Mir. and Mrs. o. J. Hosford will leave soon for the Panama. travel ing with a dog team.
 H. D. Reynolds left on the Dol lar for business trip to New York. He will return in April.
 The leap year party billed for yesterday evening. was postponed until Wednesday, Feb. 24
 Ptarmgan road house to let. Everything in good shape. Lease for year. Nell Doty, phone 7l
 The outfit under Geo. Baldwin, which is moving supplies to the Bonanza mines. left town yesterday. JAS. FIsH. SR.. licensed real es- tate agent, Mckinley st.. Valdez. Telephone 13. Properties for sale or rent.
 k. V. Harlan and R. Geoghegan left Tuesday for Eagle, via Juneau. Court is to convene at Eagle in April.
 Wellington coal $15 per ton or $l.25per sack, delivered. JIG. Mar tin, agent, or Copper River Dray- ing Co.
 Mrs. Ed. Woods has purchased the Teikhell roadhouse from the Copper Center Mining X Trading Company.
 Judge Holman leaves Saturday for Copper Center. to make prepar- atiOns for establishing his head quarters.
 The James Dollar left Sunday afternoon for Seattle, with several passengers from Seward and two from here.
 The Excelsior laid over here un. til Tuesday morning, when she left for Seattle, with about a dozen passengers.
 Joseph Bullard and Gerow have their outfit on the trail, en route for Shushitna. They are going in with horse, and will leave town in few days.
 A regular meeting of the Cham Der of Commerce was held last Fri day evening; the night was stormy and but few attended. The report of several committees was heard, but the most important committees being absent nothing of moment was carried on. The chamber ad- journed to meet in two weeks.
 A new butcher shop is now open ed on Keystone avenue next door to J. G. Snyder's establishment. The shop is managed ny Fred Ramp, who is an expert sausage manufacturer. He has brought in all the machinery necessary for the business, and will in few days he turning out sausages by the yard, fnrlong or mile.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-18

W. C. Stull. Expert Matchmaker
 W. K. Hildreth.
 Place makes Signs.
 Moose meeting tonight.
 Never slip rubber heels at Adler's
 Power of attorney blanks at this office.
 T. B. Coburn has left for Fair banks.
 Dogs for sale cheap. Apply Jas. Fish, ST.
 French dinner from 4 to 9 at Wikidel's.
 Tam O'Shanter's 30 cents at Levy X Co.'S.
 F. C. Bartlett and son are en route for Chisna.
 Fried Oysters a speciality at the Home restaurant.
 Dick Brown is on the trail with the Bonanza outfit.
 The Olympic Club is the distrib. uting point for The OrTIMo. 1 l.. R. Kain is en route to Oar creek for the seasons work.
 Dan Kain and party leave town tomorrow for the Shushitna. Clark Duff and Roy Mitchelsor leave soon for the Shushitna.. Quartz, placer, oil and home stead location notices at PRosPECTT office. While they last-only 5000 fol Cook Inlet snow Shoes at Hid reth's. Don't forget to have the PROs RECTOR sent to you at Slate creel i this summer. Take home an oyster loaf fol your wife or best girl, from the Home Restaurant. | w. D. McGee, John McGee, A Herider and Tom McGill are nov on the trail for Slate creek. i BORN-To Mir. and Mrs. w. C Geiger, Sunday, February :, son Mother and child doing nicely.
 Your old clothes can be restored to respectable condition at th' Valdez laundry, Keystone ave.
 Parker Bunk House on keyston' avenue. Bunk, stove and wood all comforts, D cents per day.
 FOR RENT-The best stOreroOn in Valdez, cheap to permanen |, tenant. Inquire at Bank of Valdez
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-18
6be ELK ''

Carries the best and leading brands of liquors such as Old Guckenheimer Rye, 10 years old; lst Dist of Ohio Elm Rye, Syears old; Elm
 Bourbon, 4 years old; Hunter Rye Old Hick- ory, Walnut Hill. Hennessy's 3 Star Brandy.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-18
ECCC fresh from the ranch Go0O 40c per dozen. Levy x GUARANTEED
 CO

Levy X GUARANTEED Co.
 Blanket-lined overalls, the kind that carry warmth right with them, $l.5O per pair at Levy's Good Goods.
 SAVED! A great deal of time by having knife that will stay sharp. Get a GUARANTEED one at
 BROVNELL's. Don't overlook the opening of tine brewery Saturday. The best lunch and the beer that will make Von Gunther famous, will be on tap.
 PLACER MINES must be work ed with water; therefore be wise, and bring it to your mine through some of that fine, cotton. conveying hose at Brownel's.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-02-18
Change Your Shrit

and then send the dirty togethar with collars q pair of cuffs n suit of underwear and probably socks. We will aunder them in FIRST CLASS STYLE and at a REASONABLE PRICE and roturn them to you before you need them.
 Does your suit need cleaning press ing? If send them and will give them a new lease of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13
MRS. ASTOR's BALL.

Mrs. William Astor's annual ball at
her residence on Fifth avenue, New York,
last. night marked the summit Of the So
cial season.
Nearly 600 cards were issued. Mrs.
Astor received alone in the great draw
ing room. Her gown was OF blue vel
vet with point lace and silver She wore
all of her much -talked-oi jewels, includ-
ing the tiara, stomacher and necklace of
diamonds. The room WAS beautifully
arranged with American beauty roses
and orchids we're used on tables. cabinets,
mantels and in tall golden vases. In
the reception room and in the dining
room the decorations were confined to
pink roses, which were placed in gold
and silver vases aud hugh bowls. The
great staircase i'm the main hall was
made 20 represent an Italian loggia,
while the balconies were decorated in an
effective manner, with enormous palms
and tree ferns, with here and there a
dash of color in the form ofroses. Alter
exchanging greetings with Mrs. Astor,
the guests wandered through the many
beautiful rooms ofthe mansion. Several
round and square dances were enjoyed
before midnight, when supper was an.
nounced. Lander's Orchestra played
for the dances and during supper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13

FRUSTRATED AT A REvIvAL.-At a
protracted revival meeting which was in
session for nineteen hours, beginning at
7 O clock Monday evening, at Mount Yer
non, near Huntington, w. Va. many
women and children we're prostrated from
hystoria, and grave fears Of insanity are
entertained for several ofthose who were
most feryent in their worship. The de
monstration began with the address OF
Rev. L. Richardson. who is conducting
the meeting. Before he had finished
his exhortatiou mere than half the con-
gregation were on their knees in prayer,
and the Others we're running throughout
the sanctuary shouting. Hours passed
with men, women, and children acting
like wild. Repeatedly did the preacher
attempt to adjourn the congregation, but
without avail, although many in the
audience were prostrated. When day
light dawned the meeting was still iu
progress. Not until o'clock yesterday
afternoon did the meeting adjourn, none
of the audience having taken food o.
drink in the nineteen hours that the de-
monstration continued. Some OF the
women present had to be carried IRON
the sanctuary owing TO weakness, ano
are yetat homes of people living neal
the church. Nothing similar was evel
before known in the history of the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13

Let me say have used Ely's Cream
RaIm for catarrh and can thoroughly rec
ommend it for what it claims. Very truly
rev II W. Hathaway, Elizabeth, ~
tried Ely's Cream Balm and to all APP
pearances am cured Of catarrh. The terrible
headaches from which ] long suffered are
gone.-W. j. Hitchcock, late Major L. .
Vol. and A. A. Gen. Buffalo, y. \.
Tie Balm does not irritate or cause sneGz'
ing. Sold by druggists at 30 cts or mailed by
Ely Brothers. .56 Warren S.. New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

AN OLD AND WELLTRIED REM EOY.-
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, ailays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for parrhea. is
pleasant to the taste Sold by druggists In
every part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents q
bottle. It's value is incaiculable.. BE sure
and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13

To ATTACK PANAMA?-United States
naval authorities appear to be- convinced,
from the tenor of the reports which are
continually brought in, that Colombia
is determined to send an army to attack
Panama. The Panamaian authorities
on Monday received official confirmation
of the fact that the Colombian troops at
Titumati number at least 1000 men,
undcr the command of Generals Ortiz,
Uribe-Urbe, BustamentO and Noyo.
These troops are we'll armed and sup
piled with ammunition and have four
guns. three steam launches and "A large
supply of cattle. The district is an un-
productive one, aud the provisions and
other supplies which the troops possess
have been brought to them from other
places. The government learned these
facts from reliable informant at
Titumah, whJ contrives to send news
of events from that district TO Colon by
means Of signals and trustworthy mes
sengers.
News has also been received that the
Indian chief Inanaquina returned Mon
day to Cartagena to interview the Colon
bian officers regarding a request made by
them for 800 Indian cayucos (smal
boats) to be used by the army at Titu-
matt in crossing rivers.
A scouting party Of United States
marines has just Left Colon on the steam
er Herald for Nonibre de DiOs, from
which place they viii send a small boat
to Manid Mandikia, with the object Of
undertaking a journey to the Darien dis
trict toward Tiouron. This expedition
is likely to be absent for two or three
weeks. and on its return the naval au-
thori;ies will have the fullest infor
nation obtlinahle regarding trails, etc
1t is exrcc I'd that | lie warshPs Il
leave Colon today for the purpose 0
making a demonstration along the san
Bias coast. The vessels will land an at
tackiug force the moment information
reaches them that Colombian troop
have crossed into Panama territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13
ClearanceSaIeO Cloth
Walking Skirts.

This is a chance to obtain at great sacri-
fee the most desirable Cloth Walking skirts,
made by one OF the best bon es the country.
Workmanship, style aud fit guaranteed the
best. The pric are cut as follows:
All Ladies' 81 80 Walking skirts now... oSc
All ladies' S225 Walking skirts now. $l.G9
All ladies' Si.2j and $3.50 Walking
Skirts now. .................. SLoJ
All Ladies' a. 10 Walking skirts now... S3.39
All Ladies sI.39 Walking skirts now... S3 ~
All Ladies' $500 Walking Skirts 1ow... $40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13
what's In IA Name ?

Everything is in the name when it comes to
witch Hazel Salve. &c. Dewitt 4 Co., Of
chicago discoyed some years ago how to
make a saive from Witch Hazel that is a
sneci6e for piles. For blind, bleeding, itch
ing and protruding Piles, eczema cuts burns
bruises. and all skin diseases DeWltts Salye
has no equal. This has given rise to n1mer- liie!
ons worthless counterfeits;, ASK lor De"lt'
the genuine. Sold by all Druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13
Manhattan Shirts Reduced.

You can now buy the best Mgnhattan
Colored Stiff Bosom Shirts at great bargain.
Regular price. $3.50, now. ,.... Sl.l2t
SiOO Colored Stiff Bosom Shirts 69c.
We have redaced all our regular Sl.OO
Colored Stiff Bosom Shirts to- each......... 69c
zoe Colored Stiff Bosom Shirts 35c.
Your choice from any Of our regular 5Oc
Colored Stiff Bosom Shirts for, each........ 35c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13
ALEXANDRIA, VA, WEDNESDA
DRY GOODS.
Swan Bros,
DRY GOODS.
BELL PHONE.
JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE.

Our January Clearance Sale means great
saving TO all who take advantage Of the great
reductions we are now offering. Many good
bargains of the most seasonabe merchandise
are offered al small prices. The special re-
ductions this week will be in Ladies' Walk
ing skirts, Manhattan Colored Stiff Bosom
Shirts, BIeached Sheeting. Picture Frames
and Ladies' Silk Applique Collars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13
By Newell 5. GREESAwAY, ID. {.
Norton q BOothe. D. q. lanll WiW

NIIGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the City Of Alexan-
dria. on the 3lst day Of December, 1908.
William c. Turner, Charles 5. Turner, Luther
NJ Turner and Horace Turner, complain
ants. VS.. Laura Virginia Clark, Indiana
Kerr, Benjamin F. Keer, her husband, and
Andrew j. Bison, administrator of Eliza
Swansbury, deceased, defendants. In
chancery.
Memo. The object Of this suit is to obtain
decree for the partition Of the real estate in
the city of Alexandria of which Eliza swans
bury died seized, if susceptible Of partition IN
kind: if not, therefore the sale of the same
and the distribution of the proceeds among
those entitled 10 share therein.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed IN this
cause that the defendant, Laura Virginia
Clark. is a nonresident of this State, 1t II
ordered. that said defendant appear here
within fifteen days after due publication o
this order, and do what is necessary to proted
her interests in tbisisuit, and that copy o
this order be forthwith inserted in the Alex
andria Gazette, newspaper published in th'
city of Alexandria, once a week for four sue
cessive weeks, and posted at the front door o
the Court House Of this city.
A cOpy-Teste.
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
By NEWELL S. GREENAwAY, D. {.
| X kemper, y. q. lanZ W3W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13
VOLUME CV.---NO. IL.
AImanoria Gazette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING. $40 & 312 PRINCE
STREET

GAZETTE BUILDING. $40 & 312 PRINCE
STREET.
TERMS: Daily-I year, $500; 6 months,
$3.50; 3 months, Sl:25; l month, $O:41; l
week, S0:10.
Tri.weekly-1 year, 500; months, Sl.5O
8 months, SO:75; month, SO:25.
All transient advertisements must be PAID ior
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed TO ex'
ceed theirspa unless the eexcess IS pald Tor
at transient rates. and under no eircUm'
stances will they be allowed TO advertise
other than their legitimate business IN the
space contracted for.
Marriage aud death notices must be paid for
III advance.
Resolutions in memonam, OF thanks, tributes
Of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
CT persons, unless Of public concern, wiil
oa'5 be printed in the paper as advertise
meats. W.
Entered at the Postofiice Of Alexandra, Nir-
ginia. as second-class natter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13
nnmestic Tronhles-

IL is exceptional to find family where
there are no domestic ruptures occasionally,
but these can be lessened by having DR..
Kings New Life Pills around Much trouble
they save by their great work in Stomach and
liver troubles. They not only relieve you,
bnt cure. 25c, at Z. ). Leadbeater * Sons
drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-13
1IIpGINIA. In the Clerk,s Ofice of the

VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
v CORPORATION Court of the city Of AleXan-
dria. on the 9th day of January, 1904.
CITY Council Of Alexandria, which sues Tor
itself and such other lien creditors as may
come into, take part in and share the eN-
penses of this suit, VS.. the unknown hers OF
William Briggs, deceased, called also VII
liam r. Briggs In chancery.
Memo. The object of this suit is to subject
the following property, in the city of Alexan-
dria. virginia: Beginning on the east SIDE
of West street extended, at point equidlstan.
from Wolfe and Wilkes streets extended, and
running thence south along West street 70
feet thence east, parallel with Wilkes street
100 feet thence north parallel to west street
90 feet. and thence west 10J feet to the begin
ming, together with the right of way in COM
mon with others over court 20 feet woe ad-
ioing the said lot ofgrOund on the east, anG,
also an alley 10 feet wide connecting the said
court with Payne street. it being part OF q
larger lot of ground assigned to John r
Emerson by a deed Of partition between SAID
John p. Emerson and William Fowle, Jr.,
dated September Is. 1868, to the payment
of the lien Of the City Council of Alexandrla
thereon for taxes, and all other liens.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed IN TINS
cause that the defendants, the unknown
heirs of William Briggs, deceased, called
also William Il. Briggs, are non
residents OF this State: Ii is order
ed that said defendants appear here within
fifteen DAYS after due publication OF tins order
and do what is necessary 10 protect their IN
terests in this salt, and that a copy of thi'
order be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette a newspaper published in the city O
Alexandria, once a week for four successive
weeks, and posted at the front door OF Tho
Court House Of this city. A copy-Ieste:
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
By Newell 5. GREENAwAY, ID. {.
Marion A. Roothe n n lanll WV
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-01
Balloon Shooting.

Several interesting experiments
have been carried out by the Aus.
trian army to ascertain the posi-
bility of disabling a balloon when
floating in the air by either rife or
gun fire. A balloon was anchored
at the height of about 1000 feet,
and the gunners, kept inignorance
of the range, were then ordered to
disable the balloon. The difficulty
of hitting the balloon when in mid
air can be realized from the fact
that the gunners fired % shots be-
fore the approximate range was
found and that it was not till the
sixty-fOurth round that the bal
loon was hit, then only slightly.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-01
Boot Museum.

Northampton is justly proud of
its municipal boot museum.
Some time ago the corporation
purchased for it a collection of 80
specimens of boots, thus making
it practically complete as show
ing the history of shOe-ePaft in
England. The possession of this
unique museum is, of oourseI due
to the fact that boot-making is the
staDle industry of the town.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-01
THEIR CENTS WERE GOLD.
if-Sovereigns Take the Place Of
% Coppers in Philadelphia.


% Coppers in Philadelphia.
That's the Oddest-loOking one
cent piece l ever saw said Il
near.sighted man, as he walked
into "A cigar store on Chestnut
street and fumbled over a bright
yellow coin, according TO the New
York journal.
"Whcre did you get this" asked
the tobaccOnist, who had taken
the bit Of money for examination.
"Sueet-car conductor gave it to
me in change-hOught an OK
change ticket, you know. Is il a
good penny"
"As penny it is very bad" was
the reply, but as an English halt
sovereign il is worth just
$2421@."
4 gentleman who was standing
in the store interrupted the con
versatiOn.
81 can match your half sOver
eign," said he. Il got mine from
a newsbOy this morning. l did not
notice what he had given me un-
til the little chap had scampered
away, or | would have returned il
to him with instructions to put il
deep in his sock
The coins were found to be
identical, each bearing the face of
King Edward VII. They were of
recent coinage. the minting being
sharp and no signs of wear appar
ent. The gold coins are about the
size of a copper One-cent piece
and at casual glance might be
easily mistaken for that baseI
metal.
Inquiry among trOlley-car con
ductors elected the information
that more than a dozen of the hal
sOvereigns have turned up in the
course of change making. Man,
more doubtless have passed out al
pennies, though every new penn,
is being we'll squeezed now.
Who set the pretty little iOker'
going and for what reason is
mystery.