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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr. g. Cailouette, Druggist, Beaversvil'e
Ill says: ITO DR.. Kings New Discovery
owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe and
tried all the physicians for miles about, but of
no avail and was given up and told l could
not live. Having DIR. Kings New Discovery
in my store sent for bottle and began its
use and from the first dose began to get bet
ter, ard after using three bottles was up and
about again. 1t is worth its weight in gold.
We won't keep store or house without it."
Get free trial at F. S. Lcadbeatcr s. Sons
Wholesale and p :, Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06

PERsoNAL.-Mr. and Mrs. Carter
Smith have returned from their we'd
ding trip.
Miss Cora Cochran has returned from
a visit to Charlottesville and Warren
ton.
Mr.. ]. R. Cation, of this city, made
democratic speech at Haymarket Sat-
urday night which is highly spoken of
by all who heard it. His tariff argu-
ment was convincing and met with the
hearty approval of his hearers, most of
whom were farmers. Mr.. Cation says
from all he heard when away Prince
William will give Meredith good ma
jority to- day.
Mr.. Harry Power, who is now prac-
ticing law in Washington, came to this
city, his old home, to-day to cast a
democratic ballot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06

DIR. NELSON'S SUccEssoR.-The
Board of Trustees has elected the Rev.
S. A. Wallis to fill the vacancy in the
faculty Of the Theological Seminary
caused by the death of the Rev. Kin
loch Nelson, D. D. Mr.. Wallis is a
Canadian by birth, but has lived in Vir-
ginia tor many years. He is about
thirty-fve years old. Ever since his
ordination he has had charge of the
Pohick church, Washington's old
church. He is Master of Arts of the
University of Virginia and one of the
most scholarly divines of the church in
Virginia His appointment will give
universal satisfaction.-Charlottesciile
Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06
Tue ELECTION has progressed in

rur ELECTION hss progressed in a
~, 80 manner to day and about rs
' "a y registration proceeds. There IS
~ ~" mnch of the rel tape about it for
~" -, and parties who nave all their
SOM been depositing their ballots in
! i've orcient form entered the booths in
ll Ea ia way as though about to
i n', in something they dida't I'M
e J+sf9nd The voting Was by no
w. ',as spirted ard. certainly contrary
IA ' General expectations. the colored
- ,.,7snt seemed to have lost their love
s s,r ,5e franchise privilege. The ticket
djstributer whose occupation is gomez
ia 70 view the situation from afar, no
h "o benr allowed within forty feet of
90. o,'e noll, after his ballot had been cast.
' T',r democratic managers have work
- - assiduously to bring ont the
All vote of the party, but in some
;a a they encountered no lit
,Ia obduracy from people who
,riodicaly suffer from general apathy.
I, !. believed, however, that by the
time the polls close the bulx of the
n I, will have voted. The indications
are are that the city will give Meredith a
majority of about 400. Messages re-
r l,. at this office from Alexandria
comfy up to , o'clock state that the
c9unty will give Meredith a majority.
A. four o'clock this afternoon the num-
her OF votes cast was as follows:
First ward, 306 white aud 10 colored;
Second. 23l white and 81 coiored !;
Friendship precinct. Third ward, 29l
whi,e and II colored Courthouse pre-
cnct. Third ward, 457 votes Fourth
ward 5l7 votes.
Interest in other portions of the
country. especially New Ior k, is in.
tense. Dispatches will be received and
read tonight at the Western Union
and the Postal Telegraph Offices, The
Opera House. the Exchange and Bal,
lard House, the Fairfax Club Room and
a. other places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06

r. E. LEE CAMP.-The regular
monthly meeting of the r. Z. Lee
Camp, Confederate Veterans, was held
last night
The committees appointed to locate
the graves ofthe confederate dead in this
vicinity made a full report. The COM
mander announced the death of Kinloch
Nelson and Amos Slaymaker, when on
motion the election CT Il chaplain to fill
the position made vacant by the death
of Comrade Nelson, was laid over for
further action.
The following committees were ap.
pointed to prepare suitable resolutions
Of respect: To the memory of Comrade
Nelson-L. NJ. Blackford, Jno. S.
Blackburn and G. VIM. Ramsay. To
the memory of Comrade Slaymaker-
Thos.W. White, VIM. Fl. May and c. j.
Wise.
Considerable business of private
nature was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06

For pain inthe side or chest there
is nothing so good as piece of flannel
dampened with Chamberlain's Pain
BALM and bound on over the seat of
pain. 1t sffords prompt and perma-
nent relief and if used in time will often
prevent a cold from resulting in pneu-
mona. This same treatment is sure
cure for lame back. For sale by L.
Stabler e Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06

A SLIGHT MIsrAKE.-A countryman
who came to this city before sunrise
this morning espied an election booth
in The street, in front of the market,
and concluded at once it was retreat
erected pro bono publico by a thoughtful
community and proceeded to avail him
self of the supposed convenience. He
did not discover until later that what
he supposed was temple of Cloaca
was place in which to prepare votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06

Blue and Gray for November has been re-
ceived from its publishers in Philadelphis.
Among its contents are: Our Inland Water
ways, What is Fiat Money and How North
Carolina went into the War.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06

The Southern Planter for November has
been received from its publishers in Rich
mond. Among its contents are articles on
the recent good roads and immigration con-
yentions in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06

ham announced from the stage that
h. would mest Jack Ryan, of CHICAGO.
at his offer for eight rounds for $3.50
side and the gate receipts, weigh in
at las pounds, give or take 70 rounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06
OBJECTION Returns.

Mr.. W. H. sTEUERNAGEL has had private
wires run into his hotel-the Exchange and
Ballard-on north Royal street. and for the &C.
commodation of his guests and the public
generally will TONIGHT receive and al.
nounce the latest election returns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06

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, 1894-11-06
1o,,AL INTELLIGENCE.

nm rises tomorrow at 6:57 and sets
3 High water 300 a. IN. ana
nl, u III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06

ohanberlain'a Eye and Skin Ointment
Is a certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
Granulated Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles,
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
% cents per box. For sale by druggists.
TO horse OWNERS.
For putting horse in a fine healthy con.
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. Is
cents per package. For sale by
L. STABLER g. Co., Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06
WANTS.


WyANTED-A WOMAN to do general
w house work, washing and ironing.
References required. Apply between 8.
~, and II m. at 304 south St. Asaph
street. nov5 St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06
IN JAPANESE DEPARTMENT.

We have the largest assortment of low
priced goods we have ever shown, comprising
wares from all parts of Japan.
1915 4-fold Gold embroidered Screens, 40
feet high, S2.49.
1915 4-fold cloth-back Screens, 5 feet
high, 1929.
81 25 Satsuma Koros, 69c.
1925 Taizan Vases, 13 inches high, 81. %.
75c Kaga Teapots, with Strainer, SOC.
SOC Toxic Cups and Saucers, assorted
styles, 25c.
Chinese Sacred Lily Bulbs at 10c each.
Another lot of japanese Rugs, all sizes.
Rich Designa
Third floor .......:..................2nd annex.)
OUR BICYCLE DEPARTMENT.
The wheels are not cheap grades, but were
built to sell at much higher prices. We
bought them at extremely low prices and you
get high grade pneumatic machine at half
the regular price.
"READING."-2S lbs. Wood Rims. List
Price, 500. Our Price $50.
"LIBERTY."-30 lbs. Steel Rims. List
Price $125 Our Price, sos.
A Serviceable Safety for Men at $50. Has
Full Ball Bearings and all the F;xings.
The Cheapest line of Children's Velocipedes
and Tricycles in the city.
Third floor ............1oth st. building)
ceGOoDs DELIVERED IN ALEX.
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06

WEATHER PRoBABn1TIEs.-For this
IL fair: somewhat colder tonight;
',n. ,;s;ng temperature Wednesday; north
Nv, winds. becomin variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
IGaagndz,.i;p&d3Ss,.,
NO. a16 KING STREET.
Our Wrap Department
Presents an array of Garments
that for style, fit, finish, mate
rial and general makeup, can
not be equalled in this country.
These Garments we are offer
ing at lower prices than they
can be had for later in the sea-
son, as the great strike among
the cloaknakers in New York
has put the manufacturers
back so far that they will not
be able to complete their or
ders for some time to come.
They have already sent out
notices that they will have to
charge an advance on former
prices. This will not affect US.
Our usual low prices will pre-
vail.
S319-Ladies' Fine Melton Coats, loose
fitting style, double breasted, SO inches long
immense large sleeves and sewed throughout
with double felled seams; colors black, navy
and brown Bought at q special sale or they
would cost you Sc instead of $3.19.
S4.9S-ladies' Elegant Kersey Goats, tailor
made, stylish, full length, large sleeves,
double breasted with fur trimming. Gar
ments that do not usually sell for less than
IS. Our price S4.SS.
S9.98-Ladies' Beaver Coats, tailor made
from imported wool fabrics, foil 40 inches
long, large sleeves bound with silk braid. A
| SIS garment. Our underprice 1898.
$698-Ladies' Plain Covert Cloth Goats,
full length, large sleeves. A $40 Coat for
| Sc 90.
$S9S-Ladies' Beaver Coats, I military
style, full length, large sleeves. fur trimmed.
| A Garment worth S12 for 1898.
$12.49-Ladies' Covert Cloth Goats. az
inches long, immense large sleeves, satin
lined, rich velvet collar. double applique,
large pearl buttons. New York's strike Is
making them cheap now at SIS. Our price
S1249.
$3.99-Ladies' Capes made of heavy Chin
chilla cloth, fashionable lergth, full sweep,
| trimmed with black jet. Usually retalled at
Sc. Our special price $39S.
S4.9S-Ladies' Capes made OF heavy ker-
sey. Golf capes, full length. Worth 30 at
S2.9s-New Lot of Children's Gretchen
Cloaks, designs that are novel. rich, hand
some. and made Of reliable fabrics. Gar
ments that sell regularly for So at S2.9S,
SHIRT BARGAIN.
SO dozen Gents Unlaundered Shirts, 3-ply
linen bosom. reinforced back and ont, pat
emit gussett seams, made of heavy "cast iron"
cotton. a Toe Shirt for 39c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-06
DON'T FORGET THE POOL MATCH

lUNI FUhdET THE POOL MATCH
to be played at the Braddock House Pool
Room, on THURSDAY NIGHT, November
9Th, between HARRY DAILY, of New Jersey
and VIM. KALETZKY, of Alexandria. 100
Pool Balls at $25 SIDE Admission Csc.
move st
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TO HORSE OWNERS.
BOARDING.

BOARDING.
ID 1912 King street
First-class Permanent. Transient and Table
BOARD. Terms reasonable.
move st Mrs. A. B. COCKRELL.
The morning call., 1894-01-21
WHO MET WITH A REPULSE.
Ones Head and Neck Covered
With Cuts.
DUEL WITH PENKNlVES.
Both Arrested and One Confined in
the Receiving Hospital-1ackett
Congratulated.

Two footpadS met tartar" in L. S.
Hackett on Sixth street, near Clara, about
o'clock yesterday morning.
Hackett is engine foreman in the South
ern Pacific yards at Fourth and Townsend
streets, and lives at 95l Harrison street,
between Fifth and Sixth He commences
work at Z o'clock in the morning, and as
he does not care TO wake his folks up so
early to get his breakfast ready he usually
takes bite at the lunch counter in the
Anaconda saloon. 233 Sixth street.
81 went to the saloon yesterday morn
ing" he said, "a few minutes before 6,
and before leaving shook the dice with the
bartender, George Smith. for cigars. /
had So in my pocket. and in pulling out
money to pay for the cigars some men
lounging about the bar must have seen
three $50 gold pieces in my hand.
1.-TWO of the men left the saloon hur-
riedly, and while | was walking down
Sixth street, and was opposite the Excel
sior restaurant, man stepped quickly
from the doorway aud gave me the strong
arm twist. He put his right arm across
my throat and forced me backward, while
another man gripped me with both hands
round the neck from behind.
II struggled with them. ana the three
of us fell to the sidewalk, one under ME
and the other on top OF me. felt that l
The morning call., 1894-01-21
A New Map of the State.

large and very beautiful colored map
of the State of California has just been
issued. 1t is the work of j. n Lentell,
civil engineer. of this city, and is up to
date. 1t is particularly valuable as con-
tanning the boundaries of the new coun-
ties of Glenn, MADEIRA, Kings and Orange,
and in this respect meets a great popular
want. The old maps have outlived their
usefulness. In addition TO the geographic
cal map there are Genealogical and geo.
logical maps on a smaller scale, the divi-
siols Of the Congressional districts and
information of a political and statistical
character. which add greatly to the value
of The W ork. WillOughby g. Flowers OF
400 Commercial street, San Fran cisco, are
the sole agents for LentelPs new railroad,
township and educational map of the State
of California.
The morning call., 1894-01-21

me a blow on the head with a club. he
meant business, as in swinging the club
before striking the blow it struck the
window of the restaurant, breaking it in
pieces
II felt dazed for a moment by the blow.
but quickly recovered and made a dash
for him. but he ran away. If | had caught
him he would have been a fl subject for
the Coroner before l got finished with
him.
"There was a light from the window OF
the restaurant and | got good look at
both men,"
During the struggle. which lasted for
about ten minutes. there was no one in
sight and neither Hackett nor the two
f0otpads made any cutlery. Their blood
was up, and so far as Hackett was con-
cerned he made up his mind to kill or be
killed.
Alfred Brown, who Is employed in the
Excelsior restaurant, had his attention
attracted by the front window being
broken. He came out to see what was
the matter aud found the wounded foot
pad lying on the sidewalk. Policeman
Clifford was notified and he rang for the
patrol wagon and took him to the Receiy
ing Hospital, where DR.. Samueis found
that his neck was slashed almost clear
round. There were also cuts ia his head
aud one Oh his back. He was very weak
from loss of blood, but the doctor does not
think his wounds are dangerous. lie gave
his name as John Mahoney and his resi-
dence as 11471s Howard street. While
The morning call., 1894-01-21

was in the clutches of desperate footpadS,
and would have to make fight for 1t.
drew back my right arm and struck the
man under me as hard blow as / could
with my clenched fist on his jaw. He gave
a groan, and the one on top of me being,
[ think. scared at the grOaD, relaxed his
hold on my neck.
II succeeded In struggling to my feet
and got clear of them. The man had hit
put his hand in his pocket and pulled out
knife. You - he said, Pll have a
piece Of you anyway! And with that he
made a rush at me. / had pocket knife
in my pantaloons pocket, and burriedly
opened the first blade that came handy. 1t
happened to be one of the small blades, but
IL is very sharp. Here it is, and he showed
the blade.
las he rushed at me-" Hackett con-
tinued. II lodged and made pass at him,
cutting him in the neck close to the jaw.
He rushed me three times and each
time l managed to save myself from being
cut, but got one on him. In the fourth
rush he succeeded In closing with me.
'By this time / saw that he would not
stick at murder, and / made up my mind
that l would sell my life dearly. AS he
closed with me l threw my right arm
round his neck and slashed round his
throat with the small blade of my knife.
l drove it in as far as l could and slashed
as deep as l could. IL 1t had been the long
blade his jugular would have been severed
sure. This settled him and he dropped tc
the ground. l thought had killed him.
Just at that moment the other man,
who had been standing aside, rushed at
me. You - - he said. you would
kill my friend. would youT and struck
The morning call., 1894-01-21

having his wounds dressed he acted very
ugly" and when bis old mother called to
see him after he had been assigned to a
cot thu first words be greeted her with
were. Get out of here"
Meantime Hackett. after the other man
ran away, went to his work. He told his
story TO Fred SaIter, the yardmaster, and
Salter went with him to the Central police
station. He was sent to the Receiving
Hospital to have his wounded scalp
dressed, but insisted upon seeing the
wounded footpad on being told he was
there. He identified him at once as the
one who drew the knife on him and as be
looked at him he said, II wish, had given
you more"
After having his scalp dressed Hackett
went to Chief CrOwleY's office, and, while
waiting there Policeman Clisham walked
in with young man named w. j. Burns,
whom he had arrested on Sixth street. As
soon as Hackett saw him he jumped from
his chair and said. That's the other fell
low; that's the man who struck ME over
the head with club"
George Smith, the bartender at the An
aconda saloon, made his appearance at this
time in the Chiefs Office and began to pro-
test against Burns arrest. saying he was
The morning call., 1894-01-21
Defied q CabIe.Car.

John jacobson, AZ Sacramento street,
was made brave by an over-supply of
steam beer last night and placed himself
in front OF cable-car at Sacramento and
East streets. He stood in the center Of the
track and defed the gripman to come on.
Assisted by the conductor the gripman
threw him off the track. but just as the car
started again jacobson again jumped in
the center and was knocked over before
the car could be stopped. Policeman
Dowd took him to the Receiving Hospital
in the patrol wagon. and on the way he
made desperate efforts to throw DOwd out,
and had finally to be handcuffed. at the
Receiving Hospital il was found that his
left ear was sliced. his mouth cut aud his
right eye swollen and confused. 1t took
ing table.
The morning call., 1894-01-21

in the saloon all night and did not go out
with Mahopey. He was ordered out of the
Office after being sharply told that Burns
had been positively identified.
Burns said he was painter by trade and
denied that he had taken any part in the
assault. although he admitted he was iE
the Anaconda saloon when Hackett was
shaking dice at the bar.
Mahoney and Burns were each booked
at the City Prison on the charge of at
tempted robbery Mahoney will be kept
under surveillance in the Receiving Hospi-
tai till he RECEIVERS from his wounds.
Hackett waited till Chief Crowley made
his appearance and then the Chief was in
formed of his plucky fight and OF the ar
rest of the foOtpads. He warmly congrat-
ulated him and remarked that the citizen
and the Police Department. ought to pre-
sen: him with gold medal.
Mahoney, although painter by trade.
prefers life of crime. He is now Sc
years of age and first came 20 the attention
of the police in December. 1880, when he
was arrested on a charge of grand lar
ceny. He and companion named Ma
lOnPy hired a hack and drove a stranger
to Golden Gate Park, where they rObbed
him of some money and jewelry. For this
crime be got two years sentence. Part
of the time he served as 'trusty" in the
old City Prison hospital. He became so
proficient that he was, when discharged.
MADE steward of the institution. but he
could not suppress his desire to steal and
was eventually dismissed for robbng
patients. He was again arrested for as
sault with deadly weapon, but as the
principal witness against him could not
be found at the time of the trial, the
charge was reduced to simple assault, and
he got ten days in the County Jail. He
also did time for carrying concea led
weapons and on several occasions for dis
turbing the peace.
The police say that nothing is known
against Burns. but inquiries are being
made as to his antecedents
The morning call., 1894-01-21
WHERE ORANGES WILL GROW

fruits in glass. The decorative feature of
the display is very good. There is good
exhibit OF olive oils and a general display
OF natural products.
Cousa shows an artistic display of dried
fruits and grains. This county's citrus
contribution IS In the form of an orange
0DelIsk, which attracts much attention.
Lake will have rustic pagoda of general
farm products. Tebama will exhibit a
vine fountain and a general DISPLAY If
nortlcuitural and agricultural products.
shasta has general assortment of fruits
anu some particularly fine specimens of
potatoes. A large ball, half of oranges and
half of apples. illustrates the varied char.
acter OF The eoGnty's products. Siskiyou
products. 'A -
Inc rain was responsible for the COM
palauVely small number of paid admis-
siohS al the gates yesterday, but every one
20 tne o4o, ana many others, comprising
onclalS, exhibitors and CONCESSIONS ire .
were present at the exercises with which
the Northern and Central California
ouilulng was opened. Representative men
ana women were noticed from ALI of the
eIeVen counties represented IN the build
ing During the afternoon The Midwinter
falr Orchestra rendered an attractive pro-
gramme.
Thomas 3. Hall of Sacramento was
president of the day. and began the pro-
ceedlngs with the following remarks:
Ladies and Gentlemen: II you will give me
your close attention for a little time you Will
De allowed 10 go on yolr way. LocOmotiOn is
very difficult in this building by reason of the
limited space, but we trust you Will be compen-
sated for your discomfort III what you may see
| ana near The pavilion, which contains ex.
bbits from several counties in the northern
ana central portions of the State, is now open
Tor your inspection. In making this announce
ment no apology should be required nor should
| 10 RI n1naT go
tlnclon or rivalry IN the fact OF our being pre-
pared at this time. one week in advance of tile
OPP ming day of the California Midwinter Inter.
national Exposition. We simply throw open
our doors and invite You to an examination
and criticism, If you please-of the display OF
our faYOrlte section.
As you are aware. 1t has all along been the
intention of the management OF the Midwinter
falr 10 nave had the opening day earlier in the
month. Hence in the spirit of the section we
represent, our energies were bent upon being
prepared, and, having everything In readiness
The morning call., 1894-01-21
The seIf-Confessed Embezzler.

Chief Crowley received a reply yester-
day to his dispatch 10 Sheriff Conn of
Van Vert. Ohio, as follows: "Hold George
w. Watson for forgery and embezzle-
ment." Watson IL the man who on Thurs
day night astonished Captain Lees and
Detective Ross Whitaker by making him.
self known to them and desiring to be
locked up for embezziing S409 from his
employers. Miller & Bond. produce mer-
chants of Van Vert. He denies having
committed forgery.