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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-26
LOCAL BREVITIES.

For the third week of October the
Southern Railway earned $4l1 $50, an
increase Of S31 800,
The railroad bridge over Pope's
Head No. 5, near Clifton, will be COM
pleted this week and the old wooden
bridge torn down.
Mr.. w. R. Warfeld, q motorman,
was thrown from his car while crossing
the Fayette street track this morning
and sprained his arm.
A further reduction was made yes
terday in the clerical force in the Audi
tors office of the Southern Railway
Company in Washington.
We have received an invitation to
witness the sports CT the nineteenth
annual athletic day at the Episcopal
High School, on Saturday, November3.
John E. Lawson was acquitted at
Upper Marlboro, Md, yesterday of the
charge of the murder of Lloyd Yer
million. The trial of Asa Tucker on
the same charge was begun.
A game of football at the High
School, near this city, yesterday be-
tween the team of that school aud an
Alexandria team resulted in q victory
for the High School, 40 too.
The New York Police Gazette pub
fishes picture of Engineer Wood OF
the Columbia file company, OF this city,
with an account of the achievements
of that engine under mis- direction.
The Southern Railway has just 81 ven
an order for 90 locomotives, and in
pursuance to its stated policy to en-
courage local industries part of the
order goes to a Richmond concern.
The electric railway company is put
ting IN curve at the corner of Payne
and Cameron streets. The rails for tie
extension of the road to the Driving
Park are expected here in few days.
The remains of Rev, A. B. Atkins,
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Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City, Ill i,
was told by her doctors she had Consumption
and that there was no hope for her, but two
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery COM
pletely cured her and she says it saved her
life. Mr.. Thos Eggers, of 139 Florida street,
San Francisco, suffered from dreadful cold,
approaching Consumption. tried without re-
suit everything else, then bought one bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally thankful.
It is such results, of which these are samples.
that prove the wonderful efficacy of this
medicine in Coughs and Colds Free trial
bottles at E. S. Leadbeater & Sons Drug
Store. Regular size soc and 81.
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A ANTIcBARGAINIy sILKs.


25c for China Silks worth soc; shades OF
pink, light blne, orange, Nile, lemon, cream,
old rose, navy, cardinal garnet, lavender and
black. Positively worth SOC at 25c yard.
RARE BARGAINS IN COLORED DRESS
GOODS.
19c for Illuminated Serges worth 39c; ten
pieces Illuminated Serges, 80 inches wide in
all the different shadings. Positively worth
SOC at 19c yard.
25c for All Wool Tricots worth 4Oc in
colors of navy, garnet, cardinal, scarlet,
browns, dark green and black, These are
one yard wide and guaranteed pure wool.
Worth 40c at 25c yard.
73c for Ladies Black Heavy Cloth, Sd
inches wide, all wool, just the thing for Capes.
Worth 81 at 73c yard.
25c for Wool Covert Cloths and neat Pin
Check Flannels. Covert Cloths SO inches
wide in six different colors, all wool. Worth
39c Pin Check Flannele, 81 inches wide,
colors green, navy brown and black. Worth
39c yard Covert Cloths and Pin Check
Flannels 25c yard.
LADIES' WRAPPERS.
69c for Ladies' Wrappers made of the best
quality prints, in dark ground with neat fig.
ures, also indigo blues, vatican back, rufhed
shoulders, large sleeves Worth $1.25 at 69c.
IL. 40 for Ladies' Fine Saline Wrappers in
beautiful patterns, full back with double ruff
fes on shoulder, immense large sleeves, Sa-
tine Wrappers worth So. 25 at 81. 40.
HOUSE FURNISHINGS AND DOAfESTICS.
CSC for large size Bed Comforts, heavily
quilted, good quality, calico covering. Worth
81 at 69c.
Csc for an extra large size White Blanket as
soft as lambs wool. with neat bright borders.
Worth $1.25 at CSC.
19c for All Wool Heavy Twill Mcdicatod
Red Flannel, worth 25c
Ice for Wool White Flannel, worth 23c.
sc for Heavy Shaker Flannel worth &c.
Sc for the best Canton Flannel ever shown,
long close nap, heavy twilled back. Worth
12c at Sc yard.
12lhc for remnants Of the best quality Bed
Ticking, guaranteed to hold feathers Worth
25c yard at 121bc.
121hc for Gray and Brown Shaker Flannel,
suitable for ladies' skirts, mems shirts, &c.
Worth 1Sc at 12l2c yard.
10c for BleAched Pill ow Casing. AZ inches
wide, worth 15c.
1Sc for 1O-4 Bleached Sheeting, worth 25c.
sac for the best quality Apron Ginghams
i'll all the staple and fancy styles. Worth SC
at 5ac
CSC for fine Linen Irish Damask, heavy
quality, 81 inches wide, red bordered. Worth
doc at 25c yard.
25c for Turkey Red and Green Damask,
fast colors. Worth 4Ocat 25c.
A RIBBON BARGAIN.
One hundred pieces Of Satin and Gros Grain
Ribbons, very heavy quality of Ribbon in
all the new shades including seTes and bluette,
will BIO sold at these prices:
No at i0c. No. 10 at zoe.
No. at lac. No. 16 at 25c.
No. at 19c No. % at 30c.
a. 8sndks.;;,. &9&sn>
316 KING STREET.
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OPERA HoUsE.-The Dubois, Pa.
Courier says of the Schubert Symphony
Club and lady quartette, which will ar=
pear here on Monday night: "The ems
tertainment given here was of so high
an order that numerous patrons were
constrained to sigh for more. The trash
that is given to the public could be dis
peused with and make room for the
Schumanns, the Schuberts and the
Weddings. Every person in Dubois
present enjoyed the programme"
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OFFICIAL VIsIT.-State Councillor o.
B. Hopkins and State Sentinel B. R
Foley Of the Jr. o. U. A. NJ, paid an
official visit to Alexandria Council of
this city last night, and were received
by that.council and visiting members
of Belle Haven Council. with the honors
of their position. State Councillor Hop
kius in brief speech thanked the
councils for the honor conferred and the
grand reception. He was followed by
State Sentinel Foley in an earnest APP
peal TO the members to arouse them
selves to the great work that had been
allotted to them, after which, under
command of Deputy w. D. thinner
man, all marched to Shuman's ice cream
parlors and enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-26

SALE OF THE JANE MosELEY.-Mr.
Isaac s. Filbert, of Baltimore, yester-
day purchased at United States mar
shal's sale the steamer Jane Moseley
for $lS,5 500 cash. The sale took place
at Locust Point, where the Moseley had
lately been thoroughly overhauled.
She is ready for immediate use; but Mr..
Hilbert will not put her into commits
sion until next summer, when she will
carry excursionists to some bay resort.
The steamer was taken to Baltimore
from this city some time ago for the
purpose of being repaired. She was
sold under claim for wages made in
the United States Court by Thomas W..
Cole, engineer.
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For Over Fifty Years,

AN OLD AND WELL TRIED kEMEDY.-Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while toething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
ALIAS all pain, cures wind colic and is the
best remedy for Disrrhes. Is pleasant to the
TASTE Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its value
is incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
oct12 90 d&w1yr
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DRY GOODS.
v oOdIVard & Lothrop.
10th, 11th and F Sts., N. W.
DRY GOODS.
OUR BOOK DEPARTMENT

is a complete and splendidly
equipped Book Store, filled
with a choice assortment of the
worlds best Books comprising
Standard Sets, Poetry, Ro-
nance, History, Travel, Ad-
venture, Biography, Religious
Books, Theological Works,
Scientific Books, Books on Art,
Books on Music, Whist, Chess,
&c Etiquette, HandyClassics,
Worlds Best Books, Cook
Books, Books for Boys, Books
for Girls, Books for Sunday
Schools, Books for Day
Schools, Fairy Tales and
Stories, Picture and Story
Books, Bible Stories, Illustrat-
ed Gift Books, Birthday Books,
Fine Editions, Dictionaries, &C.,
Dictionary Holders, Revolving
Bookcases, Aliases and guide
books, stationary, &c.
A handsome Souvenir Booklet, printed in
colors, will be given to all patrons of our
Book Store.
Attention is called to few notable Books
as well as some Standard Books at very low
prices.
Chapman & HALLS London Edition
of Dickens. 100 illustrations. 80
volumes .............. :. $500
Large Paper Edition of d. Amices'
Holland illustrated ........ .......... $1,000
prince of India" by Gen. Lew
Wallace . volumes. .................. $3.50
"The Epicurean. &c." containing
all recipes from Delmonico's famous
restaurant ............................... $1,000
Thackeray, ten vols, illustrated. $1,000
MClaTly hISlOTy VI OuI 1lmcS,
four volumes. many engravings.."... $1,000
"The Devils Picture Book" Con-
tains cuts of cards from first styles
to those now used ........................ $3.50
"Lorna Doone" two volumes, hand
some photographers. ......... ........ $500
"Cloister and HEARTH two vol
umes, silk binding. ..,...........,...... 500
"Ben Hur," Harper edition, silk
binding .................. 5000
Harper Edition of Waverly Novels,
twenty-four volumes, choice illustra-
tons ......... 1890. $4,000
Love In Idleness" by Marion
Crawford $1.5O
(Basement.....................11th building.l
wG0ODs DELITERED IN ALEX
ANDRLA.
Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
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I. SCHWARZ & SON,
SIS KING STREET.
HERE'S OUT LIsT-JUDGE FOB YOUR
SELF.

$1.O0 Ladies' Wrappers, dark prints, blue
mourning, fancies and others, CSC.
$1.5O Ladies' Wrappers, Vatican front and
back, dark prints, blue, mourning, fancies
and others, S9c.
$500 Ladies' Wrappers, Outing, Vatican
front and back, $1.19.
35c Ladies' Heavy Ribbed Vest, silk stitch,
laced with satin ribbon, 22c.
S1.50 Ladies' Kid Gloves Fosters pattern
7-hooks all shaded, CSC.
25c Ladies' White Aprons, lie.
Soc Ladies' White Aprons, with tucks and
embroidered, PIC.
35c Heavy Ladies' Merino Vests, Pants to
Match, silk embroidered, 39c.
$1OO Atwood Red Vests, 73c
SOC Double width Atwood Skirting, 41c.
S1.25 Ladies' All-wool Skirts, embroider-
ed, 73c. o.
SOC Mems Blue or Brown Overalls BIC.
25c Mems Canton Drawers, 1Sc.
35c Mems Canton Drawers, double-seat, &c.
soc Mems Canton Drawers, double-seat, 35c.
75c Mems Canton Drawers, triple-seat,
heaviest made, 4Sc.
soc Mems Merino Under Shirts 35c.
Csc Mems Merino Under Shirts, Drawers to
match, 45c.
75c Mems Red Under Shirts, 2. wool,
Drawers to match. 4Sc.
Toe Bleached Night Shirts, embroidered, 4Sc.
S1.25 Bleached Night Shirts, handsome
20 DDS, 99c.
81 80 Kid Gloves, all shades, all sizes, guar
anteed, 9Sc
25c Teck and Four-in-hand Ties, new styles,
our specially, 19c
2Oc Children's Under Shirts, 12c.
25c 19c.
1Oc +" Hose, fast black, &c.
1Oc Ladies Hose, fast black, &c.
1Oc Gents Hose &c.
25c Tidy Towels, 1sc.
35c 23c.
35c Bureau Scarfs, 21c.
SOC Bureau Scarfs 36c.
SOC Ladies' Leather Hand satchels, 26c.
SOC Ladies' Shopping Bags, 25c.
35c "a Felt Table Covers, 25c.
75c A Chenille Covers 45c.
81. 25 Ga Chenille Covers, CSC.
i21bc Canton Flannel, extra heavy, TIC.
7c +" &c.
25c 1914 Bleached and Unb,eacbed Sheet
ing, Tic.
25c Boys Outing Waists, 19c.
Best Silk &c; Twist 11hc.
Cambrics 4Slc; Selicias, T%c.
Whalebones, &c dozen.
Cover Stays, DC dozen.
10c Feather.stitch Braid, all colors. u
yards) sc.
DeLong Hook and Eyes, black and white
or drah, 3laca dozeu.
Pins IA rows lie paper.
Best English Pins, 4c paper.
Needles (Smith's) &c paper.
49,
IT SGHW ARR e. SON
51S KING STREET.
GG-Remember we refund your money on
all unsatisfactory purchases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-26

THE LITERARY CLAss.-The subjects
for discussion tonight at the literary
class will be "School Ethics" duties
of the Teacher-to Pupils, to the Com
munity, to his Profession and to Him
SELF" and also questions in physiology.
As has been stated, Mr.. VIM. II. Green
well, of Washington School, has organ
lied this class for the benefit of the
teachers of the public schools. 1t is
proving very interesting and is doing
much toward extending the proficiency
of the teachers.
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DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
81 Hspdzs.;;,, @@9@su,
NO. s16 KING STREET.

The best achievement of business and peo-
pie is the honest bargain. We will add that
the best of honest bargains are in Dry Goods,
because they are of the vital essential and H.
dividual and domestic economy. The best
Dry Goods at the best bargains of the whole
tale is told. Words oftmes mystify instead of
strengthen, but figures stand out like buttons
on q coat indicative of rank, grade and class
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Use it in Time.

Catarrh starts in the nasal passages affect
ing eyes, ears and throat, and is in fact, the
great euemy of the mucous membrane. Ne
elected colds in the head almost invaribly
precede catarrh. causing an excessive flow OF
mucus, and if the mucous discharge becomes
the disagreesble results of catar h
will follow, such as bad breath, severe pain
across the forehead and about the eyes, roar
ing and buzzng sound in the ears aud Often=
times very offensive discharge. Ely's Cresm
Balm is the acknowledged cure for these
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7ACkETI ( MARSHALL.
Carpet, Rug, and Lace
Curtain Dept.

AS this is the time for house
cleaning the question no doubt
presents itself to many, Shall
we replace the old Carpet,
which has done long and severe
service by a new one:?' To
those who entertain this idea
we say now is your opportuni-
ty. Wool being on free basis
carpets are in consequence
lower than they have ever
been. And we are prepared
with an immense stock to meet
the requirements of all. We
invite your attention and in
spection to the department,
which is complete in every de-
tail and offers unusually attrac-
tive bargains. Just think. we
can give you a choice selection
of patterns of halfwool, yard
wide Carpet at 900, never be-
fore sold at less than soc.
Extra Quality Atwood at 49c; you
never bought them better at 75e
Still another grade vt CSC, former
price 65c.
Atwood Tapestries in an endless
variety, ranging from 59c to 99c.
They comprise all the leading makes,
such as higgins, stinson, Lowell,
Hartfords, etc.
Body Brussels from 99c to 1921.
Velvets and Moquettes made, lined,
and laid, SLIPS.
a full stock of Smyrna and No
quette Bugs Art Squares, eta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-26

81 would rather trust that medicine
than any doctor know Of" says Mrs.
Hattie Mason, of Chiffon, Carter Co.,
Mo-, in speaking of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
For sale by L. STABLER & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-26

POLICE CoURr.-Mayor Strauss pre-
sidiaC.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
A COW which had been taken up on
the streets by Officer Jones was turned
over to its owner upon the latter pay
ing the usual penalty.
Henry Stevens, colored, arrested by
officer Arlington charged with stealing
pantaloons patterns from John Hen
shaw, also with breaking into a fruit
stand near the corner of King and ST.
ASaph streets, was held for court.
a white man, arrested by Officers
Beach and Webster, charged with dis
orderly conduct, was fined $3.50.
\ white man and two women, ar
rested by the same officers for the same
otiense. forfeited 50 a piece collateral.
A man charged with gambling was
fined s. and another for permitting the
same on his premises was made to pay
the same amount.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
until about . o'clock when it became
clear. One prisoner and one ledger
We're at the station house.
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Lace Curtains.

This department also offers
some great values. We can
start you with a good 2l yard
long Nottingham Curtain at
49c a pair, and follow it up to
$40, in this range you will find
surprising bargains at almost
every price.
A few "A Chenille Table covers at 4sc.
A few Ga Chenille Table Covers at CSC.
Only a few left; you can have
them while they last, we can,
however, get no more to sell
at these prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-26

The RACEs.-The races at the Eir
GINA Jockey Clubs course this even
ing we're, owing to the fine weather,
more largely attended. There was also
an increase in the number of book
makers. The winners were as follows :,
First race, furlougs-Hazelhatch
won. King Gold second, Old Dominion
third. Tine 1:07t.
second race, 6 furlongs-Prince John
won, Memento second, Old Dominion
third. Time l:164.
Third race, 5 furlongs-Long Branch
won, Factotum second, Pulitzer third.
Time 1:02A.
Beauregard second, Tom Skidmore
third. Time 1:432.
Tom Skidmore went lame in this
race.
Yesterday the last two races resulted as
follows:
Fifth race, handicap, l 1-16 miles
Declare won, Candelabra second, Har-
rington third. Time 1:50l.
sixth race, 6 INTERPRETATIONS won,
Amsterdam second, Tuscan third.
Time 1:l92.
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DIED OF His INJURIEs.-AleXander
Walker, colored, driver for Messrs,
Z. S. Leadbeater & Sons, wholesale
druggists of this city, who was injured
IN Washington yesterday evening by
jumping from the wagon he was driv-
ing, died shortly after the accident.
Walker and young Mr.. Samuel Cats,
of West End, were driving tie wagon.
At Third and L streets northeast the
trace broke and the horses started to
run. Walker became frightened and
jumped, falling on the pavement and
fracturing his skull. The Emergency
Hospital ambulance was summoned
AMI the injured man taken to the hos.
pital, where he died at 5 o'clock, with.
out regaining consciousness. The run
away horses were stopped at the corner
OF Fifth and E streets, but Subsequent
" ran away again, collided with an
other wagon and threw Mr.. Cats out.
but the latter was not hurt, nor was
the wagon to which the horses were at
ttached injured Walker lived in Wash
lngton, but was we'l-known here,
Where he was generally respected.
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- rises tomorrow at GA and sets
~ - High water $50 a. m. and
6.jJ D. n.
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DEMovAL.--Miss NJ. V. COOKE has 70.
Ia moved her MILLINERY STORE from
tbe O,era House building to No. 40 King
street where she will be pleased to see her
natrons and show them her new aud handsome
STOCE OF MILLINERY. oc25 ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-26

Judge Waller R. Staples is announc-
ed Cd to speak in this city on the Mig t of
November 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-26

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
when she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-10-26
A TIMELY REMINDER
AS TO YOUR
CARPET PURCHASES.

We are in good shape to you in the carpet line
Our stock is almost entirely We are showing in
stock large range of very desirable patterns of the
most reliable makes of tapestry Brussels carpets The
ing quality of these goods is about equal the best body
Brussels and the very much less Two grades both good
For parlor carpets and madeup rugs we have line Of
samples of moquee and administer carpets that fur
nsh short notice and very much lower prices than the
goods carried in stock These samples represent
old styles but the newest goods being made this In
almost all the moquette carpets furnish rugs match
in three sizes.
Our stock of ingram carpets in better shape
than present We showing leader in values
strictly all wool choice patterns at soc yard very much
better goods The strictly fine standard ingram carpets
Harords and Lowels No better goods be made We
have bought the choicest patterns made this and offer
them at the low price of CSC.
large line OF rugs in Smyrna, moquette and Burmah
all new goods, not old rug in stock
Choice Ingram squares at lower prices than ever be-
fore offered.
Special bargains in lowgrade ingram carpets at 80 and
4oc-uy per yard lower than sold in former
@sONE PRICE.@a
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N0T1cH.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the ALEXANDRIA WATER COMPANY
will be held at the Office of the company at
noon on MONDAY, November 9TH, 1894.
THOS. LEADBEATER,
octo4 st Secretary.
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WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
rie with conditions favorable for
sec CT ',c, showers Saturday morning; south
li-' n...t winds; slightly warmer Saturday
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Death OF DR.. NELSON.-ReV. Ut.
,,i piI Nelson, of the Episcopal The
h,aiC seminary, whose friends had
9 Is anyjons concerning his health
ps9@ his attack of paralysis last sum
s ,me- was stricken for the third time
nc lhnnt o'clock last night and died
a SOTf 10 o'clock. The deceased had
"D ;,'sn no evidences during the day of
4, I'm imnending death, but had moved
~ mont NJ az usual and had witnessed q
" .oU,s Of football during the afternoon.
l. soon as DR.. Nelson was stricken
,nedical aid was summoned from this
n;,v and DR.. T. NJ. Jones was shortly
1 - bis side. DR.. Nelson was, however,
that time beyond medical skill, and
y. death soon followed. His funeral
VII, ~ take place from the chapel of the
Theological Seminary tomorrow after
nom al 3 o'clock. Many people from
mi, his city. where the deceased was so
n.alI known, will be in attendance. r.
T Lee Camp, of which he was Chap
ia;n will attend the funeral in body.
The remains will be inferred in the
cemetery attached to the Seminary.
DR. Nelson, it will be remembered, re-
ceiyed slight stroke of paralysis some
fine ago, but it was of q nature not to
occasion alarm, The second stroke,
however, followed last summer, from
tbe effects of which the reverend gen
tleman was Frustrated, and for several
weeks his condition caused his friends
mich uneasiness. He had been riding
= bicycle. and it is thought the attack
mas superinduced by over-eXertion.
He finally began to mend, resumed his
active duties at the Seminary and it was
thought his life would be prolonged
some wears. Last night, however, the
third stroke proved the coup de grace,
and he survived it but a few hours.
Dr. Nelson was professor of the New
Testament and Greek Pastoral Theolo-
ry in the Episcopal Theological Semi
narg. He was born in Clarke county
fty.fve years ago, anil was a first
cousin to Bishop Nelson. of Georgia. He
was educated at the Episcopal High
School and the University of Virginia.
During the war he was in the Con;ed-
crate service with the Rockbridge Ar
tilery and served as chaplain on Gen.
Kemper's staff. For twenty years he
had been professor at the Theological
Seminary. DR.. Nelson was recently
elected TO fiji the vacancy caused by
the death of DIR. Norton, chaplain OF
the Lee Confederate Veterans of this
city, and some time ago was chosen
bishop OF the Diocese of Easton. Md,
which position he declined. For a
number of years he was ono of the del
cgates to the general convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Church and at
the last meeting was appointed mem
Der of the committee on canons. lie
was a prominent candidate for Assist
ant Bishop of Virginia at the time of
the election OF Bishop Randolph, and
also at the time of the election Of
Bishop Newton. He was considered
one of the most influential clergym' n
in Virginia. He leaves wife and five
children, all of whom were with him at
The time of his death, as was also
Bishop Peterkin. Ga account of his
death there was suspension to-day o:
lectures at the Seminary and there was
a meeting of the faculty this morning.