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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

GAMBLERS FINED.-During the past
ten days over twenty white and color
ed youths have been arrested and fined
for gambling in the northwestern sec
ton of the city. Another small batch
were in the dock in the police court
this morning and were summarily dealt
with The police are endeavoring to
get on the track Of some Of the larger
game in the shape of men who make
Sunday a sort of vanity fair day for
the purpose of gambling and other I'M
seemly conduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

SOME EXCITEMENT was created on
King street, between eight and nine
o'clock last night by the capers of q
young man, who, it was said, contem,
plated jumping overheard. Officer
Joshua Sherwood followed close in the
wake of the youth and took him in
charge before he reached the river, and
conducted him to his home. 1t was
said the young man had been suffering
from fever or the effects of an over
indulgence in swimming and was in all
irresponsible condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

Y dVarQ & LothroD.
10th, llth and F StS,, N. ".
-:O:-
gs- Until September l rce close al 5 p. ~.
Saturdays at 1 p. IN.
REMNANTS, TOMORROW, FRIDAY.
Another Day Of Extraordinary Values.
REMNANTS, TOMORROW, FRIDAY.

This weekly visitor-"REMNANT DAY
is an institution calculated to save you
money The object of this REMNANT
DAY. is to keep the stocks of the various de-
partments complete, fresh and attractive.
The goods are not damaged; being short
lengths" "rery large or rery small sizes, ''br0k-
en- lines" ''odd lots, &C., they come under the
head of Remnants and everything of that
character is given price that will sell it i'm
mediately. Whcnerer good, are imperfect,
soilcd, Clipped or otherwise damaged, IRE tell
you so.
The "PEDfNANT" REPORTS from the sew
eral departments are more interesting than
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

LIGHT RAIN.-The heavens about -
o'clock last night became overcast and
at o'clock this morning rain set in
which continued, at intervals, for sew
eral hours. There were indications
that this section was to have the much
needed settled rain, but to the disap-
pointment Of all about noon the clouds
broke and fair weather followed. The
signal office predicts fair and cooler
weather, with northwest winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

CONFEDERATE REUNIoN.-The Con-
federate Veterans at Strasburg are
making active and extensive arrange
ments for the reunion of old soldiers at
that place on Saturday next. Lee
Camp and number Of others from this
city will attend the reunion. 1t is said
that 10000 persons are expected there
on the occasion, and ample prepara-
tions are being made to entertain the
0 ovid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

A GROUNDED WIRE.-Travel on the
Mount Vernon Electric Railway was
interrupted for about three hours this
morning by the grounding of wire
near Broomielaw. The grounding of a
wire means sending the electricity into
the ground instead of on its circuit,
which, of course, brings the cars to
standstill until properly adjusted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

REDUCED RATEs.-For the Confeder-
ate Veterans picnic at Strasburg Au-
gust 10Th, 1898, the r. & D. R. R., will
operate special train from Washing
ton, leaving Alexandria at Gas a. NJ,
arrive at Strasburg 1890 a. M; return
ing, leave Strasburg at 6 p. NJ, arrive
at Alexandria $40 p. m. Fare for the
round trip 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17
DRY GOODS.
EXTRAORDINARY
INDUCEMENTS.
DRY GOODS.
SPECIAL CUT-PRICE SALE

~ i-SAA Al w L Il MIL ~ ILL
We wish to call your atten-
ton to the greatest slaughter
in prices ever made. Our en-
tire stock of seasonable goods
is at your disposal, practically
at your own prices. We are
determined to sell regardless
of cost, and invite you to call
and be convinced of the truth
fitness of this assertion. This
remarkable offer is made at a
very opportune time, and we
feel assured you will take ad-
vantage of it. We quote be-
low a few attractions we have
for you to give you an idea Of
what you may expect to find.
We have reduced all our
$1,25 and $3.50 Shirt Waists
to CSC those that were ST to
7oc; those that we're 75c to
Coo; those that were SOC are
now 371lc.
The choicest patterns of
Irish Lawns, which have met
with such favor at this season
at 12Hc, are now 1oc.
All 15c India Linens 12H.
(" I2Hc I" 1oc.
{" Ioc Sc.
Z" 10 and 121ac Ginghams 8.
Sea Island Shifting Percals
that were 12Hc now 1oHc.
Pineapple Fiissures, Jaconets
and Indian Dimities, all I2Hc
goods, are now SC.
All SC Challies and Lawns
down to &c.
We have a full line of choice
Silks, plain and lowered, that
were soc, now CSC.
32-inch China Silks. all the
new shades, sold at Coo, now
4oc.
In fact, all seasonable goods
have been reduced in like pro-
portion.
ISAAC EICHBERG,
King and Royal SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

that should be observed in interments.
Avote ofthanks was rendered Messrs.
Wheatley, Rev. Dr. Carson. MIR. c.
c. Carlin, the Odd Fellows and citizens
Of Alexandria who have added to the
pleasure and interest of the meetings.
Prof. August Renouard, the most
proficient demonstration in the art of
embalming now before the profession,
delivered most instructive and learn
ed talk, illustrating with a manikin
the art and manner of his subject.
The association then adjourned sire
die.
Virginia has the honor of furnishing
the Pr IS dent of the International AS
ISOLATION in the person of Mr.. Jos. w.
Lsube, of the city of Richmond, who is
now serving second term in the office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17
Home School for Girls

The subscriber wishes to secure limited
number OF boardcrs to educate with her own
daughters. Situated Immediately ON the rail.
road between the villages of Haymarket and
Gainesville, within few minutes walk oil
either, the school is easy of access.
A first-class teacher will have charge OF
the educational department, and our pupils
will be treated as members Of our family.
For further particulars apply to
Mrs. ROBERT II. TYLER,
Haymarket, Prince William county, Va.
jy13 On
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES mem.
< ters of r. E. LEE CAMP, CONFEDER-
ATE VETERANS. who intend visiting stras-
burg on SATURDAY, August 10th, will as
semble at the r. & D. z. E. station at $50 o.
IN. in uniform. By order Of the Commander.
EDGAR WAKEFIELD,
aug17 2t Adjutant,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17
Here Is Your Chance

=, get good pair of SHOES or SLIPPERS
FOB LESS THAN ACTUAL COST.
Mems Russet Balls. were So 90 now Sd 90
+" :" 4 90 T" 800
% a. $50 It's
Ladies oxfords, tan or black 90 now 22ss
All Ladies Oxfords, Tan or Black, that sold
for SIPS and S1.50 now 81; 75c Oxfords at
Coo; SOC do 45c; soc Opera Slippers 40.
Children's Tan Shoes that sold for 81, 81 %
$50 now Csc.
Come quick if you want bargain.
J. A. MARSHALL & BRO,
aue7 sep1 422 KING STREET.
EANCY ELGIN BUTTER constantly on
II hand at II. G. VILLAGES.
E-REsH GREEN GINGER at
~ b. C. VILLAGES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17
Va. Agricultural & Mechanical College,
AT RIACKSRuRG. VA

AT BLhChSBU M, 4.
TWENTY-FIVE INSTRUCTORS. Tho
roughly equipped Shops, Laboratories and In
Urinary Farm of 33S acres. Steam heating
and electric lights in Dormitories. Degree
courses in Agriculture, Horticulture, Civil,
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Ap-
piled Chemistry and General Science. Shorter
courses in Practical Agriculture and Practical
Mechanics.
Total cost for session of nine months, in.
Guiding tuition and other fees clothing board,
washing, text books, medical attendance, ETC.,
about $l75. Cost to State Students S145.
Next session begins SEPTEMBER DIST,
1898. For catalogue apply to
J. NJ. McBRYDE, Phi. D. IL. D.
iy17 President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17
RICHMOND FEMALE SEMINARY
No. 3 East Grace Street,
Richmond, Va.
JOHN POWELL, Principal,

JOHN II. POWELL, Principal,
Mrs. T. Y. PEYTON, Associate Principal.
A Boarding and Day School for YOUNG
LADIES. Thorough in its instruction and
complete in its appointments. From primary
to collegiate departments, inclusive, offering
the very best and fullest instruction on as
moderate terms as any school of like character
in the country. Diplomas given in the sew
eral schools, and DIPLOMAS OF FULL
GRADUATION awarded to those completing
the course Every facility in Music, Modern
Languages and srt that any institution in the
South affords Number Of Boarders limited
to thirty.
The twenty-hrst session begins September
9th. 1898. Apply for catalogue to the
PRINCIPAL. jy20 co toct1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17
THE FLAMING SWORD BURIED TO
THE Hit

All our Sc and 10c Challies at 3ic.
10c Scotch Lawns, in neat figures, at al.
All our fine French Organdie Lawns, Pine
apple Tissues, China Cloths Is to 25c value,
at 6Sc.
% pieces good quality Crash, 4lc.
SOC Adams best quality Mosquito Netting
39c.
80 pieces Androscoggin L. A Bleached Cot
ton at &c.
One bale Piedmont A Brown Cotton, lex
ira heavy Sc value) at &c.
One bale Sd do. extra heavy &c value) at
3gc.
20 pieces Renfrew Dress Ginghams, worth
121c, at 55c.
Sc heavy North Carolina Plaids, 4Tc.
Best quality Apron Ginghams, SIC.
12ic fine quality Percals at Gle.
India Linons in all grades from the lowest
to the finest shear qualities, at half their real
value.
All our dotted and figured Swisscs, that
was 3oc to SOC per yard, now go at 21c.
All our 10, -! and 15c Check and Plaid
Nainsooks, now go at Sc per yard.
Csc pure Linen Table Damask, two toned
borders at 49c.
S1.25 pure Wool Silk finish Henrietta
Cloths, 46 inches wide in leading fall shades,
at S3c.
S1.3s Black pure Silk Failc double warp
"a inches wide at Csc.
% dozen Gents Neglige Shirts in neat pin
stripes and checks, also solid pinks and blues,
regular 63c value, at BIC,
10 dozen Gents fine Laundercd Neglige
Shirts, worth 81, at 63c.
Gents Silk and Satin Searfs, Four-in-hand'
Tecks and Puffs Csc to SOC value at 125c
SOC Gents Balbriggan and Natural Under
Shirts to close, at 22p,
The remaining stock of Ladies' Shirt
Waists, SOC to 75c value. at SIC.
1 lot extra large size Turkish Bath Tow
els, 2oc value at 1oc.
eoc Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests (fuil bleach
ed at ato.
IS dozen Ladies's Assorted Hose, &c.
is doz. Children's fast black Rib Hose &c.
$50 pair Misses Hose, broken lines, 10 to
SOC value) SC pair.
SOC pure Silk Mits 29c.
sc for Ladies' Canvas Belts.
15c for Ladies' Leather Belts.
The Celebrated Genuine WHITE SEWING
MACHINE, worth $50, now $3.50.
Store closes at 6:30 p. m. SATURDAYS ex-
copied.
316 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
clear and mild until about - o'clock,
when it became cloudy. Rain began to
fall about 4 o'clock. Three prisoners
and four dodgers were at the station
house.
Justice Thompson this morning dis
posed of the following cases:
Joseph Pollard and Charles Pines,
colored, arrested by Officer Howson for
gambling, were fined 81 each.
Edward Miller, arrested by Officer
Davis on suspicion of having stolen a
double team in Prince Georges coun-
ty, Nd, was committed for further
examination.
Lawrence Webster, colored, arrested
by Officers Young and McCuen, charg-
ed with gambling, was dismissed, the
charge not having been sustained.
Frank Brown, colored, arrested by
Officer Howson, charged with gam
bling, was fined 81.
Samuel Madison, charged with con-
Quoting gambling game, was fined
So.
VIM. Sims, white, and VIM. Wright,
colored, arrested for gambling, forfeit
ed their collateral.
Lawrence Bright, charged with rob-
bling cars, was dismissed, he having
been previously tried on the charge.
a boy for striking companion with
a piece of brick was fined 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

When Baby was sick, We gave her cas.oria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them cas.oSia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

PERSONALITIES Louie X. Critcher
is visiting Mrs. Egerton, at her country
home, 'Ellenwood," Md.
Mrs. J. D. Gatewopd and family are
with Mrs. Dulany, in Prince William,
for month.
Mayor Strauss has retired to the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Dixon have re-
turned from Goshen.
Mrs. &c. Smoot, the Misses Smoot,
Mrs. Greenough and Miss Houck have
returned from the Chicago fair. They
returned via Niagara.
Misses May and Laura Walters, who
have been visiting Mrs. 0. F. Baggett,
returned to their home yesterday, &C
companied by Mrs. Baggett and Miss
Ida Cogan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17
EDUCATIONAL.
SELECT SCHOOL

FOR
YOUNG LADIES AND LITTLE GIRLS,
5O7 Prince Street, Alexandria. Va.
Session begins SEPTEMBER 14TH. Corps
OF experienced teachers. Special advantages
in Music. Art and ElocutiUn. Full course for
graduation. Great attention to Primary De.
partment. Catalogues may be obtained at the
leading drug stores or from the Principal.
aIgl5 tsep20 Mrs. F. B. EWING.
MI. VERNON INSTITUTE
will reopen
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER It'll.
Applications may be made at 224 south
Washington street after August 22nd.
Miss NJ. A. ROACH, Principal.
aug15 2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,

cnp rises tomorrow at Sis; sun sets
e.t5 High water 12:OS o. m. and
rJ.JS H. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17

,vr.TuER PRoBABLITIES.-For this
Zion for Friday cooler; nortnweSteFiy
..,is and fair weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-17
TO PUT LIFE INTO TRADE

je2 Cor. Duke and Fairfax streets
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-18
M. B. CURTIS THIRD TRIAL ENDING.
The Police Make Out Strong Case
Against the Actor.

The Police Make Out Strong Case
Against the Actor.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IS, 1898 - The
third trial of M. B. Curtis samuel of
Posen," who is charged with killing
Police Officer Grant in this city In
February. 1891. is nearing an end.
The prosecution Will conclude its
case today, aud then Curtis will
give his version of the story, which is
that he was attacked by a footpad on the
street: that Officer Grant approached
them while the footpad was beating him
and arrested them both. and that the
footpad then shot Grant and escaped.
The testimony for the prosecution
has not differed materially from that
Introduced ut the two previous
jury disagreed. Counsel for the defense
nave endeavored to show that the police
have been active in securing evidence
against Curtis and that iu several cases
the have coached witnesses who testified
against hiE,. Two policemen who ar
rested Curtis just after the shooting oc-
Cured were examined yesterday.
They testified they heard shots
and on investigation found the
dead body of Grant on the sidewalk
and saw man running away. They
captured the man. who proved to be
Curtis. He had Grants nippers fastened
10 his wrist and was greatly excited and
WAS evidently intoxicated. Curtis said
said several times: "If could only recall
the last few hourAl' aud used similar
expressions. No weapon was found upon
him and there were no bruises to indicate
that he had been beaten by any one
One OF the witnesses denied that two
men ran from the scene of the shooting.
He also said that Curtis never said a
word at the time of his arrest about be-
ing beaten or knocked down by rouGhs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-18
GUARDING THE MOSQUES.
Religious Fanaticism Still Threatens
Bloodshed in Bombay.

Religious Fanaticism Still Threatens
Bioodshed in Bombay.
By Gable to the United Press.
BOMBAY. Aug. Is, 1S93.--This was a
Mahommedan prayer day. and there was
general expectation that further
troubles would occur between the m EN-
bers of that sect and the Hindoos. In
the early part of the day symptoms be-
gan to be plainly manifested that the
religious animosity would again lead TO
were alert to discover evidences OF
trouble, at once took steps to prevent an
outbreak.
1t was feared that the Hlndoos would
attack the great JumR Musjeed
Mosque. and detachment of artillery
was placed in front of the building, from
which direction only au attack could be
made with any hope of success. The
cannon commanded the main approach
10 the mosque, and the street could easily
have been kept clear had events war
ranted firing.
1t was not alone In this direction, how
ever. that the authorities took measures
to repress possible disorders.
The other mosques resorted to by the
Mohamadsns were equally well guarded
by troops, and all the leading thorough
fares were patrolIed by the soldiery. The
shopkeepers aud others in the city were
fearful lest their places OF business
would be looted, and the shops aud mar
kets We're not opened until the troops ap-
peRred.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-18
NEW JERSEY LOSES AT SEA GIRT.

- Special to the JeEsey Citu Nears..
STATE RIFLE RANGE, SEA GIRT, Aue.
IS, 1S93,-Two OF the matches Of the
National Rifle Association OF America
are being contested at the ranges here
this morning. They are the
Hilton Trophy and the In-
terstate Military. The Interstate
military match Is 10 rounds each at 200
and 500 yards open to teams of twelve
men from any State in the Union. The
shooting at 200 yards is standing, 500
proue. The contesting teams in this
matcn are from District of Columbia and
New Jersey. In the 200 yard shoot this
morning the District of Coiumo oi team
out-shct the New Jersry boys by sixteen
points. This IL the score:-
District Of Columbia team = Private s. J.
B. Wetherald, 4s Sergeant c. w. Diokey, 4e;
First Lieutenant J. NJ. Stewart a; Private r.
P. Carleton. 43; First Lieutenant 9. Il. Laird
46; Corporal j. E. Bell, 49, First Leufenant 5.
D. Rotranel az; Corporal NJ. Appleby, Il; Pris
vate Il. Fl. Leiser, ~; Sergeant Major w. H.
Meyer. 40. Total at 200 yards, 500.
New Jersey team: Private Ransom, Il; Cor
poral Detrich, IL; Sergeant Fsirhurst, Al; Cap
tain Douglass 80; Col. A. R. Kunser SO; Cap
tain Decker, IL; Captain Reid, AZ; Col, Owens,
Sergeant Chinn. Il; Captain Goesser, A. Grand
total for 200 yards-4o3.
In the Columbia Trophy march, open
to New Jersey teams only. The ss60nd
New Jersey Regiment was victorious.N ,
The shoe ting in this match is four skir-
mish runs of 90 shots each, ten haIts.
five advancing, returning. 80 seconds
firing at intervals at each halt. The
highest possible score being 2. 400,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-18
THE UNICYCLE.
A Novel and Astonishing Form of Pro-
pulsion for Mankind

A Novel and Astonishing Form of Pro
pulsion for Mankind
Tricycle., bicycle. unicycle-three, two.
one-the march of invention is ever
toward greater simplicity. Who can
predict where it will end or what the
wheel OF the future will be? A wheel
which can be easily steered aud propelled
is designed to enable rider to attain u
high rate OF speed. This wheel has au
inner wheel supporting suitable frame
work and having double rim. the two
parts OF which engage bull bearings of
inner annual hanges connected by spokes
with the tire,of the outer wheel, so that
as the latter travels on the ground the
inner wheel rolls off on the fanges. and
the rider In his seat holds the frame
work In normal position, the inper wheel
not revolving. Between the two balls
bearings In the rim is an internal gear
IN mesh with gear wheel on a shaft In
las framework. sprocke5 wheel on
this shaft being CONNECTED with
similar wheel on the treadie
shaft, by the operation OF which the large
the exterior wheel. BY means or a brake
lever piyoted on the steering lever
brake may be applied to the shaft of the
large gear wheel to stop the machine.
me steer1ng lever is arranged in front of
5he riders seat, ana by means Of the
mechanism connected Herewith friction
rollers may be brought into engagement
with opposite edges of the double rim,
the roller coming in contact with one
edge OF the rim, turning the wheel in
the Opposite direction, ana whsn engaR-
Ing the other edge moving the wheel in
the reverse direction. One can easily
get Into the machine by turning the
framework half way around, allowing
the saddle to come back into place after
stepping in. Scientific american.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-18
BHTOR7 FROM W0RKMHN
How Bosses of the Subway
Construction Gangs Are
Making High Salaries.
TWO DOLLARS OUT OF NINE EXACTED
A Failure to 'Back- Hand Means
the Loss Of Work-1he Un-
fortunate Men Reticent.

The JERSEY CITY NEWS has learned
that system of extortjon is practised by
the foremen who boss the laborers en-
ployed In the construction of the New
York and New Jersey Telephone Com.
pany's subway. The Stanley Brothers
have the contract. but / have no infor-
nation that the contractors are aware of
or countsuance the imposition of the
bosses on the unfortunate men under
their authority,
The work of laying the sub way is now
going on in Grant street, abovs Pacific
avenue. A middle-agea man of vigor
and steady worker was hired recently
aud worked Tor one week. He heard no
fault found, but toward the close of the
week fellow laborer told him il he
wanted to keep his work ne would have
to give the boss 80 immediately after
this advice replied with some heat
that he would do nothing of the kind.
and after getting his weeks pay he took
1t home TO his family aud gave the boss
nothing. When he appeared for work TT
the next regular time he was dismissed
oy the boss without any explanation ex-
cept that the laborer was not wanted.
1HE NEWS has the names and addresses
Of this la0orer aud his alleged extortion-
ate bosses.
THE SIGNIFICANT sHRUG.
/ talked with some Of the wurkmen on
the matter. The great majority of them
are Italians. They appeared afraid 10
discuss the subject but they admitted
they had to square the bosses in order to
get work. A shrug of the shoulders aud
warning gesture. with the remark. "yes,
but don't want to say anything about
1t" was sample answer.
A man who trades with the laborers
and speaks their language sald;-
"The men all have to buy their work.
don't think the bosses generally insist
on 80. They sometimes will take quar-
ter or a half and they all insist on having
something or the man loses his place."
The workmen are paid $3.50 for ten
hours in the ditch with pick ami shovel.
They are. OF course. very poor aud TO
save themselves, aud In many cases their
families from starvation, give up what
the bosses demand.
Over two hundred men have besn at
work IN the subways under the supervl-
sion Of five or six bosses. who, according
to ell accounts, must be making money
fast.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-18
AN UNFORTUNATE CHILD.

In the Third Criminal Court this morn
Annie Coveny. eight years old. OF Bald
win avenue near Academy street, was
arraigned for stealing silk dress valued
at SIS from Mrs. Mary Lent Of rs Jones
street. Annie was sent out by
her parents to beg. In the course of her
rounds she called at Mrs. LenPs house.
She was told by Miss Lent to
go away. Instead of doing
SO she went through an
alley way to the back yard. The dress
was hanging on the line, and she took it
aud put 1T into the basket which she car
red. sMrs. Lent did not miss it for
some time, and when she did she
notified the police. She also told them
OF the little beggar girl. Wolverton met
Anuie, and upon examining her basket
found che dress and arrested her
Her father went, bail for her last night.
but none of her relatives or friends were
in court this morning. Justice Lennon
sent her to the County Jail to await
trial