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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-15
Mabel's GRANDPA,

Mr.. Bennett is bright and we'll
preserved old gentleman, but to his
little granddaughter, Mabel, he seems
very old indeed.
She had been sitting on his knee
and looking at him seriously for some
moments one day, when she said,
Grandpa, were you in the ark?"
why, no, my dear!" gasped the
astonished grandparent.
Mabel's eyes grew large and round
with astonishment. Then why
weren't you drowned?" she asked.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-15

COL MURPHY, the Apostle Of Corn,
makes practical suggestion regard
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-09-15

A MAN is known by his laugh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28
Railroad Accidents,

Two trains on the Harlem branch Of
tae New York Central Railroad crash,
ed into each other while running at
high speed just north of Dykeman' S
station, New York, Saturday after
noon. The crash was due to a train
dispatcher sending orders for both
trains to pass on single track. Both
trains were wrecked. Four persons
were killed outright and another died
soon after the accident. One more is
reported to be fatally hurt.
An accident that cost the lives OF
fourteen people occurred shortly after
midnight yesterday morning in the lit
tie village of Berlin, near Calvary
Cemetery, in the town of Newton,
Long Island. The Long Island train
that left Manhattan Beach at Ills
o'clock Saturday evening was over
taken by the train that left Rockaway
Beach fifteen minutes earlier. In the
frightful collision that ensued two rear
cars of the five that made up the Man
haitian Beach train were demolished
and the middle car was overturned
Hardly one of the score of passengers
aboard those three cars escaped unhurt.
The accident, it is said, was due to
the negligence of the tower man at
LAUREL Hill, who let through way
ain on the section before the Manhat-
tan Beach train had pulled out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

Policy IN THE DIsTRIcT.-A big
haul of the leading policy dealers of
Washington was made Saturday, and q
number Of them are now under arrest
Horhach, King q Co., were tried there
about two years ago on q charge of pro-
noting policy, and were released on
payment of a fine, on promising not to
engage again in the policy business.
All other policy men convicted at that
time were given jail sentences, but Hor-
bach, King Il Co., were simply fined.
Horbach and King, eight of the princi-
pal writers and two other writer's
were taken on Saturday together with
q printing press, used for printing the
daily slips and quantity of policy
paraphernalia. The firms headquar-
ter's are at Hyland, Prince Georges
county, Md, but the slips were printed
and business done in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

THE schooner Oliver H. Booth, re-
ported to be on its way to Georgetown
from Brunswick, Ga, with yellow
fever on board, had not arrived here
up to late hour this afternoon. The
expected arrival of the vessel was re-
ported to the Health Department of
Washington and this city on Friday.
The schooner is laden with lumber, its
cargo being consigned to Johnson 4
Wimsatt at the Eleventh street wharf
While it is not believed by the authori-
ties that there is any yellow fever on
board the Booth, every precaution has
been taken to have the crew and the
vessel thoroughly inspected before they
are allowed to anchor here. DR.. Smith,
L. S. Marine Surgeon at this city, was
in consultation with Surgeon General
Wyman to-day. The doctors do not
think the vessel has yellow fever on
board but will take no risks. DR.. Smith
has watchers out and will board and
inspect the schooner as soon as she ap-
proaches the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28
his secretary Miss Addie Spoftord. The
reports indicate that much interest is
being taken at the rehearsals.

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
cloudy and warm. Seven prisoners
were at the station house.
Mayor Strauss this morning disposed
of the following cases:
Dan. Triplett, colored, arrested by
Officer Jones for disorderly conduct,
had his case continued.
Officer Jones, charged by Dan Trip
lett with assault. had his case post
poned.
An old offender, arrested by Officers
TIGER and Belts for being drunk on the
street, was fined $3.50.
Harriet Giles and May Rich, colored,
arrested by Officers McCuen and Griffin
for disorderly conduct, were fined S.
each.
VIM. James, colored, arrested by
Officers Ferguson and Smith for assault
ing and beating Lavinia Fisher, was
fined SO.
Emma Green and Martha Davis col
ored. arrested by Officers McCuen and
Griffin charged with disorderly con-
duct, were discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28
Bells has eight wives, beside herself,

OPERA HoUsE.-"Jolly Old Chums, >
or 'Two Old Cronies Up to Date q
new musical farce comedy will be
presented al the Opera House Thurs
day night. Two Old Cronies' has
been seen here, but the new version
never has. 1t has been entirely change
in action and dialogue. New people in
the cast, new costumes, new tricks, new
gags, new dialogues, make Jolly Old
ChumS" inviting Dan Mason and Dan
Kelly are the ''chums" and about them
are thrown many humorous complica-
tions. Besides these, there are num-
Der of artists of more than ordinary
ability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

CAMP MEETING.-Every vehicle in
the city was engaged long ago to take
people to the colored Methodist camp
meeting at Woodlawn yesterday. Five
thousand were said to be in attendance
almost as many whites as blacks. The
services were conducted by colored
minister from Washington city known
in religious circles hereabouts as the
"old war horse" He preached thrill
ing and exciting sermon, and closed by
taking the Bible on his shoulder and
ordering a march, accompanied by a
suitable hymn. Hundreds Joined in
the procession, and the woods rang
with the happy voices. Perfect order
was observed during the meeting, and
not single arrest was made, nor was a
drunken man seen on the grounds.
The weather was clear and the day
hot-just suitable to the taste Of the
colored people. Tables were spread
and an abundance of food with melons
and fruits was supplied to strangers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

MORE observation-disclosures are in
circulation on the streets to the effect
that larger reductions are to be made
in the expenses of running the Rich
mond and Danville Railroad system
throughout its 5000 miles of railroads.
1t is said that the recently appointed
receivers have ordered that the running
expenses, beginning from Sept. lst,
must be reduced 81 100000, and to this
end the working force on each Of the
lines of the system and in each depart
ment will be reduced, while the sala-
ries of officers and men, including
clerks, are to be also reduced, the re-
duction to amount to about 10 per cent.
on salaries. The reduction, it is said,
will include some of the general officers
of the system. By this change it is
said that several of the clerks in the
various departments of the road in
Washington, including some from this
city, will lose their places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

BROKE HER WHEEL While the
steamer George Leary was on her way
up the river last night from Piney
Point and Colonial Beach with a large
crowd of excursionists aboard, one OF
her wheels broke down. The steamer
anchored for short time, after which
she proceeded with one wheel. Some
excitement was caused among the
passengers, until the nature of the
damage was learned, during which sew
eral ladies tainted. The boat did not
reach.tbis city until 2 o'clock this morn.
ing, and those having relatives or
friends aboard were filled with appre,
hension until they had learned all were
safe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

A Hot SUNDAY.-The weather prob
abilities Saturday were to the effect that
the temperature yesterday was to be
cool. The facts proved it to be about
the hottest Sunday of the year. At an
early hour the temperature was too
high for comfort, and as the day grew
old the mercury in the thermometer
climbed higher and higher, until the
majority of the people were force from
the streets, The churches had slim
congregations in the morning and slim
mer at night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

DEATH OF Mrs. MCLEAN.-Mrs.
Virginia B. Mclean, widow of the late
Wilmer Mclean, formerly of this city,
and at whose house the surrender of
Gen. Lee at Appomattox, took place,
died at Camden, w. Va, on Saturday.
Her remains were brought to this city
this evening and the funeral took place
from the Midland depot at 2 o'clock
The services were conducted by Rev.
DR.. Walker, of the Theological Semina-
ry, and the pall-bearers were Messrs
r. +. Knox, X. kemper, J. NJ. Johnson
J. L. Beckham, J. J. Jameson and r
w. Robinson. The remains were in
tered in st. Paul's cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

The CENTENNIAL" CHORUS will
rehearse tonight at 7:30 o'clock at Pea
body Hail. Prof Gambrill hopes that
every one on the roll will putin an ap-
pearance as Prof. Coward will be pre-
Sent, The list will be closed from tonight
aud all who have not attended re-
hearSal up to this time, and do not re-
port, will be dropped from the roll.
The Washington Star in speaking of
The chorus says The assistant conduct
or for Alexandria is Prof. T. D. Gam
orlII, who has succeeded in securing q
Chorus Of about hundred voices and
they will show the result of his careful
ana intelligent training. His secretary
IS Miss S. w. House and his accompa-
INST IS his wife. Rehearals are held in
The Peabody school building. After
giving a biographical sketch of Prof.
TSsmbrill the Star says: He came to
Washington in 1854, became an active
member OF the Georgetown Amateur
pFSaestra and continued with that
gSay until 1889, when he was elected
t,sectos Of the Alexandria Musical AS
fSUS.ation, OF Alexandria, which position
i Le now holds. In 1891 he decided to
t "ssH IN Alexandria, where he is leader
A.; .ne e, Lyceum chorus and the Alexan-
MY moral Society. and is the recog-
sfs; u leader and promoter of musical
A4 sS in Alexandria.
~ AN aus Church will furnish about thir-
ara 'T h Tor the grand chorus. They
dnc,oeetng trained by Assistant Con-
Ot wade 5, Kimball, who has as
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

PERSONAL---VERY.. Father Kenefck
has returned fran visit to Old Point
The Platte county Argus says: Mr..
and Mrs. Fred krause and daughters,
Minnie and Vora, started for Alexan-
dria Va, Yesterday morning, where
thew will visit q few weeks. On the
return trip they will visit the Worlds
Mr. and Mrs. A. Crawford Crook and
SON of Washington, d. c., and Mrs. J.
N Hill, of Alexandria, Va, are in the
city visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. d. Hass-
lar-Pucaee city, Nej., RuStler.
Mr.. C. w. Ashby, of this city, has
been promoted to the position OF chief
clerk in one of the branches of the
auditing department of the r. & ID.
+. Il. in Washington.
Ex-Mayor Downham, who has been
spending a few weeks at Saratoga is
now at Atlantic City.
Mr.P. H. Deis, of the Deis Manufacture
inc Company of New Alexandria, will
soon remove from this city to Washing
ton, where he is compelled by business
10 spend most of his time.
Mr.. Frank Hume is still sick at his
country home, Warwick, but expects to
he out BY the last of the week.
Mr.. J. 5. Blackburn and family have
returned from Clarke county.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. VIM. Ramsay have
returned from Atlantic City.
Mr.. Phil. Leterman, son-in-law of
MAYOR Strauss, and his brother, Mr.. NJ.
Leterman, member of the Charlottes-
vile Board of Aldermen, were in the
CITY Yesterday on their way north.
NIr. Frank Church, who with his
family spent the summer at Riverside
Park, in refutation of the report that
the place proved unhealthy, states that
he and his family reveled in the best Of
health while there and returned home
much improved by the outing.
Rev. F. NJ Burch, of Philadelphia,
preached at st. Pauls Church yester-
day.
DR. Geo. II. Townsend, of Seminary
Hill. left to-day for Dubois, Pa, to
practice his profession.
Mr.. Alvin Powell, one of the Alexan-
dria letter carriers, has made very ex-
tensive trip through Virginia, riding
6l2 miles on his bicycle in twelve days.
He leaves Middleburg for Alexandria
at o'clock this evening.
Mr. w 5. Noble, late general mana
ger Of the Electric Railway, left to-day
for Philadelphia to resume the position
he formerly held on the Lehigh Valley
railroad
Capt. P. B. Hooe is confined TO his
home by sickness.
Mrs. V. A. Bull and Mrs. Sallie
Washington have gone to Manassas to
spend two weeks.
DR.. W. G. Ashby, who has been quite
sick for the past few days,is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Armstrong have
returned from Bedford Springs, Pa.
Mr.. Leonard Marbury has been ap-
pointed by chairman Ellyson to a posi-
ton on the executive committee OF the
State democratic committee for the
Sth district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28
MrCH-MARRIED MANA lei

A MUcH-MARRIED MANA letter
was received at the police station this
morning from woman in Charlottes-
vile who signs her name as Lucy H.
Wells, inquiring ifa man calling him
self Bells is in Jail in this city. The
writer says he married her in 1891, and
subsequently deserted her. She says
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

THE SUEI IN A SToRM.-The steamer
Sue, had lively experience for about
an hour during the storm Wednesday
night. The Sue left Baltimore at ) p.
IN. Wednesday. The steamer NOV
ed down the bay at good rate
of speed until she reached a point
within ten miles Of Point Look
out, when suddenly blast from
the east struck the steamer with
great fury. The time was quarter of an
hour before midnight. The sea became chop
ped from the sudden change in the wind, and
the waves ran as high. probably. as they are
ever seen in the bay. The wind picked the
water up Us the sailors say and the boat was
ieluged As every sea struck the steamer.
the water was thrown over both decks and
sometimes over the pilot-house. The rain fell
in torrents, and the wind blew q gale. The
darkness was of the "inky" kind, and it was
impossible to see twenty feet from the steam
er. The first blast that struck the boat put
out all the outside lights. The wind came
down so quickly that the steamers bow was
turned and she got into the trough of the sea.
The sea was running so high, the wind increaS-
ing every moment, that the boat could not
come around. While i'll thispC sitiOn the StUa-
tlOn-iOr fifteen fnlnnleS--WaS CRITICAL one.
The big waves struck her under the guards
and on the wheel-house with great force,
breaking over both decks, and striking now
aud then as high as the smokeStack. Nobody
could stay on deck For while the lower
deck had foot of water on it. Capt. James
Gcoghcgan, when he found the boat could not
FREQ herself. signalled the engineer to give her
sil the steam he could He did so, and the
power was sufficient to drive her bows through
the biz seas and her head to the storm. The
captain, finding it impossible in such gale to
round Point Lookout, headed his boat for the
Eastern Shore. When he got into smoother
water he turned and steamed into the Pa
tuIent, where he came to anchor about two
o'clock Thursday morning. Although she
WAS pounded for nearly an hour as she never
was before, she suffered no damage, except
the breaking of q little glass. The seas swept
over her but no woodwork was carried away.
Some of the colorcd waters became alarmed
aud strapped life preServers about them, as
did one or two of the passengers. A few OF
The passengers suffered 4 good deal from sea-
sickness during the plunging. Captain Geo
ghegsn says the change of wind came so sud
denly that it was impossible to foresee what
would happen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28
DRY GOODS.
= EXTRAORDINARY
INDUCEMENTS.
SPECIAL CUT-PRICE SALE

fEClAL " l-PKlCE SALE
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 opportane time, and we
feel assured you will take adj
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
$I,25 and $50 Shirt Waists
to csc F.; those that were 81 to
79c; those that were 75c to
Coo; those that were soc are
now SIZE.
The choicest patterns of
Irish Lawns, which have met
with such favor at this season
at 12Hc, are now Ioc.
All I5c India Linens 12H.
Z" aye :" Ioc.
Z" Ioc &c.
(" 10 and 12Hc Ginghams 8.
Sea Island Shlrtlng Percals
that were 12Hc now IoHc.
Pineapple Fissures, Jaconets
and Indian Dimities, all I2Hc
goods, are now Sc.
All &C Challies and Lawns
down to &c.
We have a full line of choice
Silks, plain and lowered, that
were soc, now $50.
s2-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, 1893-08-28

Yesterday afternoon a local cyclone storm
blew down Il small church on STATIONS ranch
four miles from Cleburnc, Texas, and wound
cd twenty-onc persons, broken limbs being
tho most serious injuries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

SIN rises tomorrow at 5:29 sun sets
G.$2 High water 900 a. N. and
az n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28
TNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EAS,
~ ERN DISTRICT OF NIRGINIA-ss.

TTNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EAST
~ ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA-ss.
Mayer s. Co. VS.. the steamer Juno, in admir-
atty in cause Of contract.
Whereas, libel has been filed in the Dis
trct Court of the United States for the East
ern District Of Virginia, on the 23d day of
August 1898, by Mayer & Co., libellant.
against the steamer Juno, in Il cause Of con-
tract; and praying process may issAe agains.
said vessel, her tackle, appsrel and cargo, and
that said vessel ,Say lie condemned and sold
to pay SAX. iiaeltant's claim with costs charges
snd expenses.
Now, therefore in pursuance of the mopi.
ton under the seal of said court, TO me di,
rected and delivered, do hereby give public
notice to all persQ9a claiming the said vessel,
or in any manner interested therein, that
they be and appear before said District Court
to be held at the court room In the city of AZ
exandria in aud for the Eastern District of
Virginia. on the Doth day of August, A. D.
1888 at II o'clock a. m. of that day, provid-
ed the same shall he a day of jurisdiction
otherwise on the next day Of jurisdiction
thereafter, then and there to intcrpose their
claims and make their allegations in that he
half.
Dated at Alexandria, the 2agd day of Au-
gust 1898.
C. G. CLARKE, q. S. Marshal.
JOSEPH F. GLOVER, Dep. Mar,
A. Z. Hankel, Proctor for Libellapt,
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Special price S2.75
SOC rise on each size larger

Special Flat Top Trunks-Best Eastwood
Trunks. covered with waterproof canvas, two
double Excelsior locks, four large hinges
steel clamps, special Hagney bolts. One Of
the best trunks made.
S4.95, S5,45. $685., S6.45 and seas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28
AT French's Book Store,

Az & 40 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
HEADQUARTERS for everything used in
the School Room, Be sure to examine our
line before purchasing We have the largest
variety and best values in
SCHOOL BOOKS, NEW AND SECOND
HAND.
Composition Books, Student Note Books.
School Straps. Slates--plain and covered
frames, Scholars Companions, &c. &c.
SCHOOL BAGS of every description. made
in Oilcloth, Duck, Leather, Cloth and Melted
Goods.
A beautiful line of Writing Tablets for pen
or pencil cheaper than ever,
Don't forget that with every book purchased
at FRENCH'S you get one of Holden's Patent
Book Covers, by far the best covermade these
are initiated, but never equaled). Johber of
miscellaneous sChaol books and school desks
and furniture. Supply the trade with every
thing in the Book and Stationery line. This
house is characterized by its promptness. care
fulness and Low Price. r. w. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28
DRY GOODS.
Slaughter Of Blankets.

We closed from one of the
largest Blanket Manufacturers
in this country over 500 pair
of White Wool Blankets. This
will seem to you a peculiar
time to make an offering in
this line, but we could not re-
sist the purchase. The al
mighty purchasing power of
ready cash is what the manu-
facturer sought for. We had
it, and in exchange they gave
us blankets for Fifty Cents
on the dollar. We are going
to make one SCREAMING
SLAUGHTER SALE Of
them, and would advise every
one to prepare for the winter,
for never again will there be
such an offering in Blankets.
even in dead winter. They
will be divided into twelve lots,
prices ranging to suit all.
Sales open MONDAY, at
S a. m.
D. BENDHEIlI, Sig KING STREET.
LOT loo pair 1O-4 White Blankets.
Champion the brand, white as snow. and soft
and tieecy as lambs wool, worth $50
For this sale Zoe.
LOT 2.-75 pair Mammoth Blankets, high
colored bOardcrS, worth S1.15.
For this sale 99c.
LOT $50 pair Cardigan Wool Blankets,
never sold for less than 1915.
For this sale $l.19.
LOT 4.-25 pair White River Blankets Ii
For this sale $1.25,
LOT 5.-15 pair All-Wool Ia Mohawk
Blankets, and high colorod borders sold at
$3.50.
For this sale $3.50
LOT 60 pair 10-4 extra soft Lambs
Wool Blankets from the HooSac Manu- acturing
Company, worth 50.
For this sale $3.50.
LOT 30 pair III from the same manu-
facturer, worth S6.
For this sale $3.50,
LOT 9.-25 pair Id California All Wool
Blankets, worth 49,
For this sale S4.19.
LOT 9.--15 pair Ali Wool Blankets from
the Yosemite Falls Manufacturing Company,
worth So.
For this sale S4.19.
LOT 1875 pair 10-4 and ia All Wool
Blankets, worth $3.50.
For this sale S349.
LOT lilo pair 1914 All Wool Labrador
Blankets, high colored borders. worth $40
For this sale $3.50.
LOT 12-10 pair ia Labrador Blankets,
worth SD
For this sale $3.50,
d. BENDHEIM,
BIG King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

Canvas Professional Trunks-Made in the
hest manner, special cast trimmings and stays,
four hinges, best Excelsior" lock, every nail
riveted on a washer, two trays, two extra
atrong center straps, all parts full muslin
lined, Usually twice these prices,
$6,95, $7,65, 1925 1896 and $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

WEATHER PRoBABILTTIEs.-For this
section southeasterly winds, backing to north
.,.terly; high on the coast rain preceding
hurricane centre followed Tuesday night by
westerly winds and cooler, clearing weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-28

TNHE KINGS DAUGHTERS of the Mount
L Vernon district, Fairfax county, will give
a LAWN Party at the terminus OF the
Mount Vernon Electric Railway, TUESDAY,
August 29th, 1893, from to 10 o'clock p.
m Refreshments served for the benefit OF
the destitute families of northwestern Kansas.
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2S-inch Extra Fine Dress Trunks-BaSs.
wood box, covered with waterproof canvas
four f4-inch hinges, two Excelsior" locks,
two trays, all parts riveted, full muslin lined.
Regular price $40.
Spccial price S6-5