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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-11
DRY GOODS.
READ THIS ADVERTISEMENT.

See if it will not interest you. 1t will if you
want good value for every dollar you invest.
First We will call your attention to our
GENTLEAIEN'S FURNISHING STOCK. Re-
member, We make a speciality of this particu-
lar line, and always have large stock OF
Mems Neglige Shirts from 25c to 50. Men s
full-dress Shirts laundercd and unlaundered.
from 29c to 50.
Spring and Summer Underwear in Isle,
Balbriggan and Cotton, from 25c to 81.
Neckwear, Collars, Cuffs, &c.
And in addition to the above we have much
that will interest lady buyers of DRESS
GOODS-India Linens, Sheetings Table Lin
ems, Dress Trimmings, Hamburg Edgings,
Laces, Yelling, Hosiery, Underwear, Corsets,
Notions &c.
Also so feet of counter space filled with
REMNANTS of all kinds at very low prices.
j. r. CHAPMAN,
NO. 421 KING STREET.
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CORPORATION NOTICES
Office TO GAS CONSUMERS.

Gas consumers will please take notice that
SATURDAY. the 18th day OF July, is the
last day for discount on GAS BILLS for the
quarter ending July 10Th. 1898. and that no
discount wiI! be allowed after that date.
z. VI. LATHAM.
iy1l Ut Superintendent.
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E1oR SALE Or EXCHANGE.

MR.. +. J. TRAyERS will have for sale at
VA his stand in market during this week
a fresh supply of fine SALT WATER TROUT,
north Fairfax street, has large and fine lot
of fresh MELONS, which are kept on ice.
jyf1 st
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D. BENDHEIlI, BIG KING STREET
DOnleStiicS
DOneSticS |!

10c Fruit of the Loom Bleached Cotton
these are full pieces and will cut any length
desired) at &c per yard.
10c Androscoggin L A Bleached Cotton
at &c.
15c Pride of the West A Bleached Muslin
lie.
12!c Lonsdale Cambria 10Ic.
10 inch Alexander Pillow Casing 9!c.
81 Cohasett Bleached Sheeting 193c.
10-4 Pequot Bleached Sheeting 233c.
4 Sea Island Brown Sheeting &c.
81 Sea Island Brown Shooting 3sc.
Toe Lancaster Apron Ginghams 6ic.
Sc Heavy Union Domestic Plaids 43c
12ic Fine quality Black Saline &c.
so pieces Bleached Twilled Crash 4tc.
% pieces Stevens all linen Brown Crash
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White Goods and Wash Goods

Sc Fine Satin Plaid Nansook at SIC per
yard.
10c Shear India Linons 42c.
100 pieces extra good values at Sc, 1Oc,
12ic, 16c and 19c.
25c beautiful Satin Plaid India Linons at
12!c.
lac remaining lots Of those elegant Rem
frew Dress Ginghams 55c.
15c Pineapple Tissues Tic.
12Ic Wash Bedford Cords (remnants) SIC.
15c beautiful figured French Muils 7sc.
12Ic Zephyr finish Outing Flannels Sc
15c fine Shear Lawns (black grounds with
neat fgures) 7sc.
SO pieces Pacific Challis meat floral de-
signs) dc.
10 pieces Cream COlored Crinkled Seer
sucker 33c.
25c fine Embroidered Dots and Printed
Swisses 12ic.
100 pieces Adams best quality Mosquito
Netting (all.colors) 39c piece.
so pieces Merrimac Shifting Prints ACC.
36 inch Wamsutta Percals Sic.
90 pieces good quality Mourning Prints sc,
12!c fine figured Dimity Lawns SIC.
Dress Makers Findings, Lineings, &c.
81 Cloth Kid Finish Cambria 4sc
1Oc excellent quality Silesias Tee.
15c best quality French Percalines 11!c.
12ic Plaid Crinolines Sc.
1Oc good quality Twill Body Lineing SIC
25c Collar Canvas 1Sc.
15c Linen Canvas lie.
Velveteen Skirt Bindings Sc
Z, 8, and inch Whale Bones &c per dozen.
Leonard's Spool Silk &c.
Table Linens and Towels.
so inch Loom Dice (pure linen) 22!c.
roc (6O inch) heavy Irish Satin Damask
(two-third border Acc.
so inch heavy quality Furniture Linen Soc
15c Honey Comb Towels tsize 40x20) 93c.
25c Turkish Bath Towels (size 45x22)
12ic.
2Oc TnrkishBath Towels (size 4Ox2O) &c.
soc Satin Damask Towels Isle 44x2O)
knotted fringe two-third borders 25c.
D. BENDHEIM,
BIG King street.
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CLEAN SWEEP SALE
GREAT JULY BARGAINS.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18th, 8 o'clock a. m.
Ladies of Alexandria Hear us! heed us !
come to us, buy from us The sale of the
season is on. The greatest of all the great
bargain sales is under way. Make memo
randum of the date and hour; then underline
heavily if you want Dry Goods that will be
souvenirs Of great occasion. Be with
us at the start and remain as long
rs you can. Then come next day
and keep it up. Wednesday, July 18th,
begins the greatest sacrifice sale OF in
trinsic summer stuffs Alexandria has ever
known, and it will continue during the entire
month. every week atfordiDg additional new
bargains. We uiH rear The diadem for stu
pendous merchandising aud yon ,riu get the bene-
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jy10 t31st
WANTS.

TINNERS WANTED-Apply at the DEIS
Il MANUFACTURING COMPANY at New
Alexandria. jy7 3ts
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HAvE YOU seen those BIN TRAYS with
IL photographs of President and Mrs.
Cleveland in the center that we are offering ?
D. j. MILLER & son
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FOR SALE.

NOR SALE-A LOT OF SHELVING,
IL Glass Doers Drawers and Frames, all in
good condition in building occupied for many
years as Book Store. Call at
JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
jy7 st 315 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
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CoRNS POSITIVELY REMOVED by us,.
~ ing HAWELY'S CORN SALVE. %
cents box ard for sale by J. A. D1ENELT
q W. ianT
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

TWO NEW ENGLISH BASEMENT
HOUSES on Prince street beautiful houses
with all modern improvements. Inquire of
GLENN BROWN. Architect, + street, Wash
ington, D. c., or of the undersigned.
2. F. KNOX,
jy7 If 216 King street, Alexandria, Va.
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MAXIMUM, Minimum, Clinical, Standard,
WI Dairy and Brewers Thermometers,
Hydrometers Aneroids, Barometers, &C., for
sale by E. S. LEADBEATER & SONS.
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Nor RENT-Thc handsome new BRICK
Il. RESIDENCE on Washington street be-
tween Princess and Oronoco streets, now &C.
cupied by DR.. Ashby. All modern improve
ments Apply at this Office jy6 1w
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oTTLED GOODS.-Durkees' Salad
ID Dressing, Catsups, Olive Oils, Olives,
Chow-C Chow, Sweet Pickles snd Mustard
(French and Domestic) at
nc. VILLAGES
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"ALL AND OFFICE ACCOMDIODA-
Ii TIONS.
1t is proposed to convert part Of the Prince
street wing of the POTOMAC SHOE COM
PANY'S building (not necessary for, and re-
moved from the manufacturing departments)
into OFFICES, which will be STEAM HEAT
ED, and provided with ALL MODERN CON-
VENIENCES, and with light STEAM POW.
Err, ifrequired. Pending the necessary altera-
tons, applications for special space or arrange
ments, are invited. One of the upper stories
1880 feet, clear of partitions, pillars or OBJ
sSuctions, will be rented as Hall. This
property, centrally located, yet removed from
street hustle, offers special advantages for the
purposes indicated, Address
POTOMAC SHOE COMPANY.
feb22 Prince and Fairfax streets.
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E>AKM WAGONS, a car load of FARM
n WAGONS in store and for sale by
HERBERT BRYANT,
No. III King Street
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02
PRESERVING TIME.

Busy Housekeepers are Making Hay
While the Sun Shines.
Go where you will the odors of cooking
fruit greet the olfactories, which is evidence
enough that the women are all preserving,
and the dozens of glasses of canned peach
es, marmalades and spices that are dis
played on the shelves of the preserve
closets, are the fruits of their labor, which
they take great delight in exhibiting. The
abundance of fruit this year is an addition
al incentive to have plenty in store for
winter, and every available jar, crock and
glass will be called into service, and for the
next two weeks or more almost every house
will be canning establishment. 1t is no.
an uncommon thing for some of the over
industrious to so tax their energies in pre-
serving their fruit. that they neglect to
preserve their own sweet temper, good
health and general equinimity, all of which
are necessary for the domestic welfare.
Don't seal up all the sweetness for next
winter.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02
THE COLUMBIAN BELL


VIII Proclaim Peace and Liberty to
the World at jackson Park.
The new Liberty bell of which much has
been said and written made its first public
appearance this week Ell route for Chicago.
1t passed through Wilmington on Tuesday
and was viewed at the station by many
spectators.
The bell was cast at Troy, N. Y, June %,
when a tremendous throng gathered at
the foundry to see the operation, which
took about seven minutes, 1t was COM
pleted in about six weeks. About 250,0O0
people, contributed to the cost of the bell,
which was $500. The contributions came
largely from school children.
It has been the general opinion that the
copper cents given by the children were
melted up and that from this material the
bell was made. Such was not the case,
although some rare old coins, pieces of
silverware and many valuable relics of
various metals were melted up for the
alloy. The bell weighs 1900 pounds, is
over six feet tall and is seven feet five inches
in diameter at the mouth.
1t is owned by the American Society of
the Daughters of the Revolution, and its
sweet tones will be heard for the first time
on Grand Army Day at the Worlds Fair.
A band around the top Of the bell bears
the words:
"Glory to God in the highest, and on
earth peace good will toward men,"
Around the lower edge is the inscription:
proclaim liberty throughout all the world,
unto all the inhabitants thereof"
Between these two bands on one side is
the firm name and on the other the words
of Christ:
"a new commandment give unto you,
that ye love one another"
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02

any other place in the world. There has
been no diverging through these days from
the one idea. While there has been possi-
bly, thousand services of different kinds
held during the season they all were of
such character as to draw rather than
repel the mind from that which is good.
To sum up results in the religious help
received by the thousands who have been
in attendance this year would be impossible
The people have come here from almost
every part OF the world and win go home
and tell of the wonders of this great sum-
mer Mecca of Methodism and Of the
thousands who do not belong TO this
denomination.
The wonderful harvest gathered here is
largely due to the strict management and
absolute coptrol held by the proper author
tiles who are men of God and hate nothing
but sin. The endorsement received by the
many who seek rest aud help at this place
is the proof of the wisdom of the board of
control, and is an object lesson that the
municipal authorities of every town might
proftably study.
The closing service to-day was begun by
the baptism of children and the Sacrament
of the Lords Supper; no pen can fully de-
scribe the impressiveness of this scene as
the tide of religious feryor rose higher and
higher until the last good bye was said BY
many who will not meet again until they
stand in the presence of God at the last
day. Many who had waited for the close
boarded the trains going in different direc-
ton with the most delightful memories OF
the friends met during the encampment.
One of thesurprises and most appreciated
incidents was the announcement by q
Presbyterian minister as a prelude to his
sermon. that college of his denomina-
|-tion had conferred upon DR.. E 81. Stokes
the title of L. L. d. Rev. DIR. Hanlow, oi
Pennington Seminary responded in behalf
of DIR. Stokes.
1t may be gratifying to the many friends
of Mrs. Culbertson and Mrs. Price to know
that the season has been one of marked
success. The patronage of the "Delaware
Villa" has been greater than many Older
and larger houses. The undertaking was
with them an experiment, but they have
succeeded in nmaking their house one of the
most desirable places at Ocean Grove.
JOHNSON.
0rr.v Gpovr AuO 81 iQ2
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A RETURNED MISSIONARY.

Six Natives of India Accompany Rev.
g. f. Hopkins on his Return Home.
Rev. George F. Hopkins, of Pennington,
who for the past six years has been mis-
sionary to India. returned home last week.
MIR. Hopkins has had many experiences
while abroad. The bride who accompanied
him to his new field died in three short
years of the dread fever SO fatal in that
cline, and just previous to his return home
this summer he was again married to q
lady missionary, who accompanied him
home.
They also brought with them family
consisting of six natives of Ida, Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson and four Children The
wife is fluent linquist and speaks
English well, and has considerable
musical talent. They will visit the Worlds
Fair, after which they will make short
tour of the Northwestern States, filling
several appointments, where they will be
expected to lecture in the interest of mis-
sionary work in India.
MIR. Hopkins will not likely return again
to India. He was member of the Will
mington Conference, before leaving
America.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02
DEATH OF THOMAS W. EL1AsoN

8
One of the wealthiest and Best Known
Citizens of Kent Co. Md.
Thomas W. Eliason, the wealthiest citizen
and most extensive real-estate owner in
Kent county, Md, died at his home in
in Chestertown Monday night. He was
born at Odessa, and at the age of fourteen
was thrown upon his own resources. After
about one year of the duties as farmers boy
he entered store as clerk at Fildsboro. He
afterwards entered the store of A. Stokeley
at Smyrna. where remained for several
years. acquiring general knowledge of
mercantile life. After spending several
years in the coun ting house of Abbott
Bros. Philadelphia, he returned TO
Smyrna. bought out the Stokely store, and
for several years conducted thriving bust
ness. He went to Chestertown in 1872,
where he commenced general merchan-
disc business, and by dint of economy and
strict attention to business, industry and
singleness of purpose succeeded in amassing
a fortune var.ously estimated at from a
half to two-thirds of million of dollars.
He owns some of the finest real estate in
Kent and Queen Anne's county. He married
Miss Susan Walker, of Smyrna, Del, and
leaves two children-Thomas W., a wealthy
lumber and phosphate dealer in Chester
town, and Wilbur Eliason, successful
farmer and fruit grower and large owner
of stock in the American Strawboard
Company's mill at that place.
He was from early manhood an active
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church
and was always consulted in the business
affairs of the church with which he was
| connected The present substantial struc-
ture in Chestertown was largely the out.
growth of his generosity and interested
CO operation. All public questions, in spite
of engrossing business affairs, he care
fully studied, and no man in the commu-
| nifty had more comprehensive grasp OF
| financial matters, both local and national
| His funeral took place on Thursday after
noon, interment at Chestertown cemetery
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02

as lightly as she came, carrying the bloom
of clover in her cheeks. and rejoicing in the
health and strength that these months of
bucolic life have brought her; and, all un-
conscious ~ of the havoc she has wrought
in the hearts of country swains, she resumes
her round of gaieties in the great metro
polls and continues to weave her magic
spell about other as willing victims.
The seaside and mountain resorts are
yielding up their summer residents, and
the trains are crowded with pleasure seek
ers who come trooping homes. Middle
town begins to feel the hustle and stir of
new life, and each day witnesses the arrival
of some welcome home-comer. Houses
that all summer have been closed. are once
more being opened, and vacancies in stores,
shops and offices are again filled by familiar
faces that have been absent during the long
vacation Many family circles have their
vo lied numbers for the first time in
months, and everybody rejoices in the re-
turn of the summer sojourners; many of
them are as brown as berries" and as
"plump as partridges," and give every evil
dence of improved health and spirits. We
who stayed at home are glad to see them
on our streets again, for when they were
gone We missed them.
Some disconsolate young men are already
wearing brighter countenances since the
arrival of certain damsels, and, strange to
say, seem quite consoled for the departing
city cousins.
The housewives are penetrating the dark
corners where dust and webs have been
collecting during these months. and in
some instances they find so much ro do,
they resolve to never go away for the sum-
mer again.
With the return of invig rating autumnal
breezes comes an increase of activity in
every direction; churches and schools re-
sumo, and business in general takes a
forward step. Those who have been idling
the hours away are ready to buckle down to
work, and doubtless the remembrance of q
happy summer will sweeten the task oi
many tnilers. .--.---
1
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02
AN AMPLE WATER SUPPLY.

To be Followed Soon by Lumfnaries
That VIII Give an Ample Light.
The pump at the new driven we'll was set
in operation on Wednesday, and the sup
ply, SO far as we can learn is likely 10 prove
adequate to our needs.
The stand pipe which was emptied and
thoroughly cleaned, is being filed from
this well at the rates of 50 gallons per
minute, and everybody in rejoicing in the
abundance of water that the new well
yields.
The commission have found 1t necessary
to cover the stand pipe over the top to pre-
vent the water from being contaminated
with insects and birds. The great numbers
of the latter that found watery grave in
its depths, were discovered on cleaning it,
and the specticle was rather revolving. But
the same trouble will not occur again, as
our commission is imperative on this
point.
The electric lights will come some time
in the near future. All things seem ready
now awaiting the arrival of the engine,
which is expected daily.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02
DEATH OF AN EDITOR.
Solomon Hersey OF the Daily epublf-
can Finishes the Record of a
Use ful Life.

US6IuI Lie.
Solomon Hersey, clerk of City Council
| and editor Of the Daily Republican, died
| at his home, No. 1923 Rodney street, Will
mington, Monday morning at 10. 40 o'clock,
| of stomach trouble. He had been i'll for a
long time.
1t is doubtful if there was better known
man in the state than Solomon Hersey.
He was the Oldest newspaper man in the
city engaged in active work, and with the
exception of William R. Hyland, probably
the Oldest in the city.
He was born in York county, Pa, in
Nay, 1927. He receive fair education
and later learned the trade ofa carpenter.
He began his career in Wilmington as
a school teacher, but afterwards became
interested in newspaper work, and since
1877 has been editor ofthe Daily Republi
can.
Though he held few political positions,
he was staunch Republican and always
an active worker He was prominent
figure at political meetings. Though a
partisan he was respected and liked by
members of the opposite party, and but
little while before his death he was heard
to say: 81 am proud of the fact that the
Democrats in City Council are all my
friends"
Physically Mr.. Hersey was also promi-
nent figure. He was feet tall, broad shoul-
dered and rugged and possessed of remark
able strength. He was slow to anger, but
when necessary could use his strength with
excellent effect.
MIR. Hersey was remarkable for the
fact that he never drank intoxicating
liquors, used tobacco or profane Ian
guage. He was at one time superintendent
of Union NJ. E. Sunday school. Later he
was interested in building up Harrison
Street Church and afterward with Cook
man NJ. E. Church, of which he was a.
member. He was a member of DUPONT
Post 6 A. R., having served in the Fifth
Delaware Regiment.
The funeral which took place on Thurs
day afternoon was attended by many news
paper men of Wilmington. City Council at
tended in body and nearly all the other
city officers were present. Rev. W. l..
White offciated.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02
PENINSULA NEWS
And Items of General Iterest Gathered
Here and There.

And Items or GeneraI lter6SC OaEnefeu
Here and There.
Contractor Kennedy is getting along
nicely driving the 10-inch artesian well for
the town of Dover. He has sunk the well
over 100 feet already. 1t is thought that a
sufficient flow of water will be reached at
200 or 25O feet.
William T. Johnson, who has had con-
trolling interest in the Dover Gaslight Com
pany for the past year, has sold his interest
to Harry A. Richardson. The transaction
amounted to about $4,000.
Kent county is now in the midst of her
canning season. Eight or ten canneries are
running at full capacity on corn and toma-
toes and in spite of the shortage of the crop
caused by the protracted drought iairly
large pack will be the result of the seasons
work. The acreage in tomatoes is far in
excess of any previous season..
Wynkoop Brothers, of Milford, have 40
acres of buckwheat, the largest field ever
grown in Delaware. They also have field
of tobacco growing very luxuriantly. It is
now waist high.
The oyster longing season in Maryland
will commence on September 10.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02
A NOVEL NECK TIE.
A Snake Story That WIN Bear
Inspection.


A Snake Story That VIII Bear
Inspection.
Mr.. Fred. s. Donneli of Chicago, for
merly of this town who has been spending
some time in Middletown possesses quite
curiosity in the shape of necktie made
entirely of the skin of rattle snake. In
place of wearing q diamond in the tie he
wears pin composed of ten rattles taken
from the same snake of which the tie is
made.
There is quite history attached to this
curious tie. While prospecting in Florida
two years ago, Mr.. Donnell was suddenly
startled one day by the whirring sound
peculiar to the rattle snake. The snake
a twelve foot reptile was coiled ready 10
spring when. suddenly turning he became
aware of its presence. Had Mr.. Dom
nell's companion not came to the rescue
just at the proper moment with his gun
there would in all probability be no Mr..
DonneIl to relate this thrilling experience.
q llef killing The snake the skin was taken
q 1e1ni1t and the result was the
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02
PORT PENN.

The gale on Monday night kept many
awake with the fear that something terri
BILE would happen. The marshes were
flooded and several holes made in the bank,
many valuable trees broken, tomatoes in
jured, but worst of all, a large proportion
of the corn crop in this vicinity is ruined,
and fodder torn to shreds. But we are SO
better of than many others that there is no
sscrse to complain, and are fortunate to es-
cape as we did.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02
An Unknown Man Meets Death o
tha RaiIroad


An Unknown Man Meets Death on
> the Railroad.
The body of an unknown man was found
on the railroad track nearArm strong's yes
terday morning and was brought to this
place by the south-bound freight train
No. 80. It is supposed that he was struck
and killed by north bound special No. ~.
He was badly mutilated, both legs being
almost entirely cut off. He was placed in
the freight Office, where his body was seen
by number of persons, but no one was
able to identify him. He was dressed well
and bore the marks of gentility.
The coroner was notified Immediately
and at his command the body was removed
to Wilmington on the 9.o5 train, where the
inquest was neld.
Middletown transcript., 1893-09-02
The Last Rites.

Messrs. Purnell & Vincent, editors of the
Snow Hill Messenger made US a pleasant
visit this week, ell route for Odessa where
they went to.view the Herald plant, with
a view to purchasing it. They found the
priting press and other material such as
they wanted and price satisfactory, and SO
the bargain was sealed. and the next day
the remains Of the Herald and Leader
were removed to Snow HILL