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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

BABY CARRIAGE THIEF.-A baby
carriage belonging to Mr.. Robert
Knight was stolen from the front of his
mother-in-law's residence, on south st.
Asaph street, this afternoon. The car
riage had been temporarily left on the
pavement by Mrs. Knight and upon her
return, for the purpose Of placing her
child in it, she discovered it had been
stolen. a negro boy named jenkins,
who was sent to the penitentiary
last month, stole a baby carriagein this
city on one occasion and cut the top
from it in order to convert it into
wagon. 1t is hoped he has left no sue
cessor hereabouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
EXTRAORDINARY
VALUES.

"A Brown Cotton &C, now
$40; "A do. &c, now 4Ac.
A Androscoggin remnants
Sc, now 51ac.
Our Ioc Ginghams now SC.
I2Hc do. now Sc.
Our Ioc Outings (remnants)
now ne.
We have a lot of Challies
which we will sell at sc per yd.
Atwood navy blue and blk
Serge soc, now 900.
Boys Shirt Waists 25c, now
1Sc; do. Outing Shirts 4oc,
now zoe
"A Chenille Table Covers
75c, now 4Sc; Ga do. SIPS,
now o9c.
100 dozen Children's Black
Hose to sell at SC a pair.
Children's Raglans gossa-
mers sold at $3.50, now S1.Io.
50 dozen Mummy Towels,
4ox22, to sell at Ioc.
Ladies' Shirt Waists, former
price soc, now CSC.
1914 White Spreads 1.25,
now Csc; do. I.25 now LIS.
We have dozen Ladies
Wrappers which we will sell at
soc, 75c and 100.
IS dozen Napkins SOC, now
500; IS dozen do. Coo now 40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

ANXIOUS TO COME BACK.-Mr. Jos.
Specht, of st. Louis, has been in Wash
ingtou for several days. presumably for
the purpose of patching up reconcile
alton between himself and wife, who
some time ago filed petition for d.
vorce, and to take further steps against
DR.. CRANKY Howard, who Is charged
with securing money from Mrs. Specht
under falses pretenses. Howard, who
is in Canada, is said to be ready to
come home and face the charges against
him, but is unable to do so on account
of the lack of funds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
Marvellous Results.

From letter Written b. Rev. ] Gunder-
man, of Diamondale, Mich, we are permitted
to make this extract: Il have no hesitation in
recommending DR.. Kings New Discovery, IS
the results were almost marvellous in the case
of my wife. While was pastor of the Bap-
list Church at Rives Junction she was brought
down with Pneumonia succeeding La Crime
Terrible parozy5ms Of coughing would last
hours with little interruption and it seemed
as if she could not survive thea. 4 friend
recommended Dr. Kings New Discovery, il
was quick in its work and highly satisfactory
in its results" Trial bottles free at E. S.
Ieadbeater Il Sons Drug Store Regular size
soc and S1G0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

FIGHT on THE STRAND.-A row oc.
Cured on the strand last night between
two colored men named Henry Mum
son aud Edward Grayson shortly after
the Norfolk steamer left her wharf
The trouble originated while the men
were engaged in loading the steamer.
Grayson, it seems, used some threaten
ing language toward Munson, with
whom he had had difficulty sometime
ago, when Munson cut at him, split
ting his sleeve and cutting the little
finger of his right hand. Grayson then
picked up bricks and stood on the de-
fensive, when bystanders interfered,
and he concluded to get out warrant
for his assailant. Munson was 6ned IS
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

PERsoNAL.-Dr. Bedford Brown is at
Atlantic City.
Mrs. Olive c. Mason has been ap-
pointed assistant to Miss Bette Keys
in the telephone Office.
Miss Florence Terrell and Mrs. Annie
Hudson, of Charlottesville, Va; Miss
Alice Ferrell, of Baltimore, Md, and
Miss Lucy Cox, of Lewisburg, w. Va i,
are visiting Mrs r. E. Hudson, 9l9
King street.
Miss Mary Lehleberger, of Colonial
Beach. is visiting Mrs. Jas. S. Grimes.
Mr.. John H. Janney returned to this
city from Colonial Beach
Mr.. B. Baer has returned from Allan
tic City.
Major George Dufiey and Mr.. B. H.
jenkins are summering at Piney Point.
Mr.. f. Goldsmith has returned from
pleasant visit to Atlantic City.
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
Herbert c. Graves and Miss Clara Edith
Walter, which is to take place in Spen-
cerian College Hall, Washington, on the
4th proxilno.
Miss Laura Price, of Baltimore, is
NiSltluS MTS. w H. IlOSdu, luo Soutu
Columbus street.
Miss Minnie Ryon, Of Leesburs, is
visiting Mrs. F. Knight.
Among those who took part in the
play of Damon and 'Pythias" in Lees
burg last night was Miss Myra Civilier,
of this city. The play was presented
by Mr.. Edwin Terry's company. Mr..
J. f. Peyton managed the production.
Mrs. NJ. II. Chalkley and her daugh
ter Mary Louise. of Richmond, are Wis
iting Mrs. B. f. Price, on south Column
bus street.
Messrs. James T. Rowland, Charles
II. Oehlert and Guy Mander have re-
turned from Colonial Beach.
Mrs. Judge Pendleton and daughter,
OF Atlanta, and Mrs. Col. Lawrence
aud Miss NJ. B. Murphy are visiting
Mrs. Gilbert Cox.
Mrs. Charles Langley and Mrs. Ann
Allen. of King George county, and
Miss Lena Mcintosh, of Pleasant Val
Icy, are visiting Mrs. Barnett, on south
Fayette street.
AIr. and Mrs. William Perry and
cher daughter, Miss Carrie Perry, of
WalhaIla, S. c., are visiting Mrs.
George Penn, on south Payne street.
This is Mrs. Perry's first visit to Nir-
ginia, her former home, for twenty-five
Ve2iS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

GARDEN THIEvEs.-Considerable
complaint is made by householders Of
the fact that their grape vines and fruit
trees are robbed by mischievous ur-
chins. 1t is an ordinary occurrence for
housekeepers who may be temporarily
called from their homes to find upon
their return that their premises have
been entered and despoiled of fruit
during their absence. Many are keep
ing strict watch and should the depre-
dators be caught they will be made to
pay for their thieving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

CoLoRED BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
The third days session of this associa-
zion commenced this morning. After
the usual opening exercises the associa-
ton took up routine business. The
finance committee reported 1897 II re-
ceipts and expenditures $438 80. Sew
eral visiting ministers were introduced.
The association will adjourn tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

BILL Susceptible President to-day
sigued the bill allowing the Washing
ton, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
hallway Company the use of certain
streets in Washington, Work will be
commenced on the road between this
city and Washington as quickly as
possible, and an electric railway be-
tween the two cities is now an assured
Ia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
DRY GOODS.


This weeks opportunities
are the ones you want to grasp.
The prices quoted below need
no comment. 1t is practically
giving you things at your own
price, SO greatly have we low
cred all previous record. We
want your trade, and here are
the inducements that you can
not afford to ignore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK. Aug. 24.-Speculation at the
Stock Exchange was again active this morn.
ing and the tendency of prices is still up
ward. The improvement ranged from u to
3la per cent. Near II o'clock there was
reaction of ~ to 1la per cent. on realizations.
Sugar scored the greatest loss At II o'clock
the market was quiet and firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

STEAMER DIsABIED.-The steamer
Columbia, of the Washington ferry line,
was laid Up to-day, and the steamer
Wakefield r6u in her place. Much
complaint is made by persons in this
city who send wagons to Washington
of the fact both boats DOW running are
unable to carry teams, and shippers are
compelled in many instances 10 send
their vehicles over the road
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
CITY SCHOOL BOARD,

y AIe1andrlar Va. August a, 1S94.
Sailed proposals will be received by the
Clerk Of the City School Board, for the Com.
pittee on Finance and Accounts, until SAT-
URDAF, September LIST, at twelve o'clock M.
for furnishing EIGHTY TONG or moro Of
WHITE ASH COAL-ffty lut and tbirt,v;
stove size and F1FTY-FIVE TONS OF
CUMBERLAND CoAL-for the public
schools.
Also TEN CORDS of SAWED and SPLIT
PINE WOOD.
Both coal and wood to be delivered snd
stored as needed.
Proposals should be addressed to the Clerk
OF the City School Bosrl. ang24 1w
~ REAT REDUCTION in prices at
VI AMOS B. SLAYMAKRRS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

AssAULrED.-Frederick Pitt, who
lives in Alexandria county, WAS attack
ed by two men on Shutters hill road
about half-past eleven o'clock last
night. Mr.. Pitt struck one of his as
saiants over the head with his cane
and afterwards ran back to this city.
He reported the matter at police head
quarters, and Officers Sherwood and
Howson accompanied him to his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

BURNING THE GARBAGE.-A fire was
started yesterday in the rubbish, de-
cayed fruit, dc. which has from time
to time been dumped at the foot of
Windmill Hill, and it is earnestly
hoped it will be continued until that
place is purified.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

sun rises to-morrow..at 5:2S and sets
637 High water 200 a. m. and
2:.23 pm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

ITO THE PUBLIC.-A catalogue of sub
4 scribers of the Telephone Exchange will
be published on OCTOBER 1ST. All parties
desiring TELEPHONES will please hand in
their names to the Manager so that they may
appear in that issle.
WYTHE WHITE.
Manager Alexan ria Telephone Exchange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
JAPANESE DEPARTMENT

Cont ues to offer some extraordinary valucs
Our assortment is being augmented by the
arrival of fall importations. Many novelties
are among them-thing never before showns.
Large blue and white Sidehsndled
Tespots, with strainers. Value 15c,,,.. Zoe
Blue and white Bread and Butter
Plates Value 15c.. .................. &c
Blue and white Cups and Saucers
dozen styles. Value 10c.................. &c
Blue and white Cane Stands. Value
81 .25 ..... 69c
Sedji and Dwarf Meat Platters.
Value 75c................ ................... 49c
A million japanese Paper Napkins. Special
prices for quantities.
Third foor............1st and 2nd annexes.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-F this
section fair; followed by increasing cloudi-
ness saturday. southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
ae-JUsT LOOK AT THE PRICES 'ee&

sg>JUST LOOK AT THE PRICES'tfS
15c Figured Sateens reduced to 1Oc.
25c Double-width Dress Goods reduced to
10 cents
SOC Double-width Dress Goods all shades,
reduced to 35c.
zoe Crepons all colors, reduced to lie.
sc Figured Lawns and Challies reduced
to 3a.c.
12lhc Lonsdale Cambria reduced to &c.
1Oc Lonsdale Cambria reduced to 7iac.
Sc White India Linen reduced to 4a,c.
121ac White India Linen reduced to 81 ,c
121lc PercAle, in remnants. reduced to Sc.
25c Bleacbed or Unblesched Cd Sheeting
reduced to 161hc
A Pride OF the West Cotton reduced to
91ac.
IA New York Mills Bleached Cotton TO-
duced to 9lac.
A Wamsutta Bleached Cotton reduced to
9hc.
A Fruit ofthe Loom Bleached Cotton re-
duced to 7c.
"A Androsoogyin L. Bleached Cotton re-
duced to 6t4c.
"A Good Bleached Sc Cotton, in remnants,
reduced to &c.
&c A Unblesched Cotton reduced to 4a.c
&c Canton Flannel reduced to SO.
1Oc Canton Flannel reduced to Sc.
CSC Bed Table Damask only 1Sc.
25c Double-width skirting reduced To 14c
25c White or Bed Flannel reduced to 15c.
SOC White or Red Flannel, Medicated, re-
duced to 35c.
A Good Black Sateen reduced to 7lhc-
10c Outing reduced to sly.
Csc White Bed Spreads reduced to 49c.
75c White Bed Spreads reduced to So.
81 % White Bed Spreads reduced to CSC
75c Pongee Silk, 31-inches wide, all colors
reduced to 4Sc
$175 Net Canopies, all complete, reduced
to S1.39.
75o Ladies LAundered Shirt Waists reduced
to 45c.
75c Mems Laundered Shirts, collars and
cuffs, reduced to 4Sc.
II you appreciate low prices and good bar
gains you cannot afford to miss this slaughter
Offering Of Seasonable and desirable Goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
Watch our figures. Here goes:
PILLOW CASE COTTONS AND

I1LlOh SaOE wi 1ONo AMI
SHEETINGS.
42-inch Pillow Case Cotton. Former price
421bc Now sold at &C.
81 Pillow Case Cotton, best quality. Form
or price 15c. Now lie.
Ga Pillow Case Cotton, best quality. Form
or price 1Sc. Now 13c.
IA do, best quality. Former price 1Sc.
Now 13c.
Sd do. Former price zoe. Now 16c.
ga do. Former price 25c. Now 20c.
1O-4 do. Former price 30c. Now 22c.
SILKALINE
10 pieces Silkaliue. Former price 12c.
Now &c.
10 pieces Outing Shirtings. Former price
12c. Reduced to &c.
pieces Solid Colored Lawns tan, grey
buff, light blue, navy blue, and cream. Former
price 1214c. Reduced to &C.
- pieces Imported Printed India Lawns
Former price 12la. Reduced to &c.
5 pieces Egyptian Null. Former price 20c
Reduced to 1Oc.
G pieces Figured China Mulls. Former
price 12lac. Reduced to SC.
Space will not permit further enumeration
in this advertisement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

When Baby was sick, We gave her castorta-
When SHE was Child. she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
whea ans md Children, she gave Them CaSsoFsA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
It WILL PAY YOU TO ATTEND
OUR
CLOSING SALE Or CARPETS.

We have made large inroads into the stock
during the present month, and we wish to
close out the balance by making in many
instances, still further reduction in price.
A lot Of $l.25 body Brussels, in quantities
from II to rs yards, prices from IS to 9Oc.
A lot Of Sl.0O Tapestries, best goods, guam
titles from Is to 20 yards, at 6Oc
Several patterns in 75c Tapestries, quaint
ties from 20 to 40 yards, at Soc
A lot of Best Atwood Ingrains, from 10
to Is yards, former price Is now soc.
Smaller Remnants of Carpets at half value
All our Rugs and Art Squares at a dis
count of 80 per cent. from marked prices.
~ONE PRCES@
7ACKBII { MARSHALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

After perusing the prices given above, can
any one candidly say thatwe are not ready to
make good any promise we have made? Why,
we could sell to shop keepers at these.prices;
but We prefer to give the people the benefit
of this opportunity. Our unprecedented sue
cess heretofore in this sale makes us anticipate
a very lively week after this great cut, and
we therefore advise those who intend to take
advantage of it, to call early, so VIC can give
them the benefit OF better choice and better
attention. The wide-a- wake man and woman
are the persons who get along best now; and
they are asleep to their own interests who
will permit this chance to go by without SO 2.
ing the opportunity to profit thereby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
TOWELS.

TOWELS.
Monte Linen Towels 1T134 inches,
81 90 dozen. Each Observation-Disclosures. 1Oc
Hemmed Huck Towels 1SX36 in
ches. Each 12lac
Huck Towels, 19x37 inches $1.75
dozen. Each. Loo
Hemmed All-linen Huck Towels, IS
x37 inches, $500 dozen. Each.,....... 1Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
SHEETS

SHEETS.
Hemmed Sheets, made of heavy
standard muslin, 1la yards wide 2ih
Yards long. Each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
Hemmed Sheets, made of reliable
Muslin, 2la yards long, , yards wide. .
Each Observation-Disclosures. go
Hemmed Sheets made of one OF the
best brands of muslin, ;i-inch hem at
top, inch hem at bottom. Each....... IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

BLANKETS.
1914 Blankets, plain white and
variety of pretty colorings. Pair.."..... 81 OK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

PILLOWS.
Feather Pillows 3 lbs, covered with
Amoskeag ticking. Each..................$ 81 ,OO
Second floor. th-st building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

FRIDAY EVENING. AUG. 24 1894.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24

CHICAGO Aug. 24.-Wheat-sept 54ls;
Dec 57l4 May 62ls Corn-Sept 531s Oct
80; May so. Oats-Sept 30; Oct 30a., May
347sa35. Pork-Sept $13 so Jan $l3 IS.
Lard-Sept 81 70; Jan$7 671a. Ribs-Sept
81 35; Jan 81 02la.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-08-24
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v oOdVard & Lotbr0p.
10th, 18th and + Sts., N. W.
ms-Until September We close at 5; Sat
urdays at 1.
WE COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE

Only such merchandise as we
can warrant to please and give
the proper service. Here are
some special wales in
Towels, Sheets, Pillow Slips,
Blankets, Pillows, &c.,
which will interest Hotel and
clearinghouse keepers and
private families. Careful buy
ers will quickly recognize these
values as unusual. Many
other just such convincing bar
gains as these all over the
store.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-01-19

she would not. The tears of disap-
pointment were in the dark eyes as the
little one turned and ran away. Cram
could hear the gentle. soothing tones of
the mother striving to console her lit
tie one-the one widowed and the other
orphaned by the tidings he bore. Even
then he noted how musical, how full
of rich melody, was that soft Creole
voice. And then Nine. d'Hervilly ap-
peared. a stately, dignifed, picturesque
gentlewoman of perhaps fifty years
She greeted him with punctilious civil
ity, but with manner as distant as her
words were few.
Il have come on trying Grand" he
began, when she held up a slender,
jeweled hand
Pardon Permettez Mime. Las
celles," she called, and before Cram
could find words to interpose, a servant
was speeding to summon the very
woman he had hoped not to have to see.
'Oh. madam" he murmured low,
hurriedly, 81 deplore my ignorance.
cannot speak French. Try to under
stand me- Mr.. Lascelles is home, dam
gerously stricken. 1 fear the worst.
You must tell her"
"'Ome. La has? c. est impossible. -
1T is true" he burst in, for the
swish of silken skirt was heard down
the long passage. III est mort-mort. -
he whispered. mastering up what lit
tie French he knew and then cursing
himself for an imbecile.
Mort! o cielI'' The words came
with shrek of anguish from the lips
of the elder woman and were echoed
by scream from beyond. In an in
slant. wild-eyed, horror-stricken. Emil
lie Lascelles had sprung up to her tot
tering mothers side.
When? What mean you?" she
gasped.
Nine. Lascelles," he sadly spoke. Il
had hoped to spare you this. but it is
too late now. Mr.. Lascelles was found
lying on the sofa in his library this
He had died hours before.
during the night"
And then he had to spring and catch
the fainting woman in his arms. She
was still moaning and only semi-con-
scious when the old family doctor and
her brother, Pierre d'Hervilly, arrived
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-01-19
SMILES.

HIcK+"rd like to have you tell me
what you find new about this play"
Wicks-''I didn't have to pay for the
tickets"
Il WONDER how 1t was first discov-
cred that fish was brain food?" She
Probably by the wonderful stories
that men tell who go fishing"
SCRABBLE and his wife used to quar-
rel all the time Are they happy now?''
YES, perfectly So" What brought
about the changer" ''She elcped with
his best friend"
Have they evidence that the man
was insane when he committed the
deei?' YES His victim was suffer
ing from violent cold and he told him
that he'd never found a single remedy
yet that helped one"
THERE is one thing can be said for
Blabson's wife: she never lets anyone
say unpleasant things to her about
people" She's true to her friends?"
mo; but she does all the talking her
self"-Inter Ocean.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-01-19


All that day the storm ragged in fury;
the levee road was blocked in places
by the boughs torn from overhang-
ing trees, and here, there and every
where turned into quagmire by the
torrents that could find no adequate
egress to the northward swamps. For
over a mile above the barracks it looked
like one vast canal. and by nine o'clock
it was utterly impossible. No cars
were running on the dilapidated road
to the halfway house." whatever
they might be doing beyond There
was only one means of communication
between the garrison and the town,
and that on horseback along the crest
of the levee, and people in the second
story windows of the store and dwell
ing houses along the other side of the
way. driven aloft by the drenched con-
-dition of the ground floor. were sur
prised to sec the number of times some
Yankee soldier or other made the dis
NAL trip. Cram. with 4 party of four.
was perhaps the first. Before the drip
ping sentries Of the old guard were re-
lieved at nine o'clock every man and
woman al the barracks was aware that
foul murder had been done during the
night, and that old Lascelles. slain by
some unknown hand, slashed and
hacked in dozen places, according to
the stories afOat, lay in his gloomy old
library up the levee road. with flood
already foot deep wiping out from
the grounds about the house all traces
of his assailants. DR.. Derslow. in ex-
aiming the body. found just one deep.
downward stab. entering above the
upper rib and doubtless reaching the
heart-a stab made by a long. straight.
sharp. two-edged blade. He had been
dead evidently some hours when dis