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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr. G.. w. Ramsay yesterday shot
and killed in his yard dog that was
acting strangely and which it was found
had gone mad.
The funeral of Mr.. r. Owen Cook took
place from Grace Episcopal Church this
morning. The services were conducted
by Rev. G. f. Ball.
Tie funeral OF Miss Annie Grillbort-
ger took place yesterday evening from
the residence of her parents on south
Patrick street, and was largely attend
ed. The services were conducted by
Rev. I. II. Rice
Mrs. Julia A. Hammerly was yester-
day granted divorce in Washington
from her husband, j. A. Hammerly, on
the ground of desertion. They were
married in this city in 1869 and have
five children. Mr. Hammerly is resi-
dent of this city.
Mr.. Edgar Fleming has had
bucket OF milk stoled from him in the
market house on several mornings re-
Gently. The thief, it seems, has been
watching where the milk as deposited
and while the owners back was turned
he would creep mp and spirit it away.
4 watch stolen from the front win
dow sill of Mr. S. ID. Barden's residence
on north Fairfax street, on Sunday last,
where it had been laid by Miss Alice
Barden, the owner, was found there
yesterday, after Lieut.. Smith had begun
to make inquiries about the theft among
some of the boys suspected.
Charles Il. Gaines was arrested yes
terdav in Georgetown, where lie lives.
on warrant charging him with embez-
element. Several days ago he was Civ
en- sample case containing $50 worth
of cigars by Hugo Herfurth \ Co., to-
bacconists, and because he failed to
make an accounting the firm caused his
arrest.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Ashby Bridge,
of Fauquier county, and Emma Leon
ard, of Prince William county ; Frank
Lee, of this city, and Eliza Reynolds, OF
Baltimore James B. Wood and Nellie
NJ Johnson, both of Rappahannock
county. and to VIM. Burke, of Fairfax
county, and Mary E. Hayden, Of St.
Nary's county, Nd.
The steamer River Queen, while on
her way 10 Marshall Hall Yesterday
evening, caught fire shortly before
reaching Fort Washington. The fire
appeared on the casing around the
boiler and was speedily extinguished
by the hose pines, but not until after
some alarm among the passengers.
Later the electric light went out, which
occasioned further alarm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

I. O. Il. M.-The annual meeting OF
O5ceola Tribe, |. 0. R. NJ, was held at
their hall last night, when the follow
ing officers, who had been previously
elected, were installed by Jas. P. Lash,
Grand Sachem of the State of Virginia :
Prophet, Thomas Chauncey; Sachem,
Frederick Schwab; Senior Sycamore,
w. H. Bond Junior Sycamore, w.
Mullen; Keeper of Wampum, G. w.
Dix Chief of Records, c. Nagel assist
ant do, S. Cuvilier; Pow Vows, John
H. Naylor and Charles Kidwell War
riors, c. c. Wells, James Lloyd and T..
s Brufly Guard of Wigwam, John H.
Dix; Guard of Forest, Joseph Martin !;
First Sannap, Henry Sampson "a do,
George Roate. The appointive officers
will be designated and Installed by the
Sachem at the next regular meeting of
the wigwam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

Carne, was authorized, when in bis
judgment il was expedient and practi
cable, 10 organize a Joint stock compa-
ny for the purchase OF the school prop.
erty. He declared bis intention OF
deciding to the corporation at present
the military equipments, library, Sc,
without charge
Capt. Wm. H. Sweeney was unani-
mously elected principal and teacher of
mathematics, &c, and Capt. VIM. n.
Brown teacher CT classics, history, lit
orature, &c.
The charter is very liberal one, and
it is thought that when times improve
it will be easy 10 secure the subscrip-
ton of the necessary stock for pur-
chase, Improvement, &c, by the alum
nj scattered all over the country. The
academy has held its own even during
the untavorable times of the past year,
and will, no doubt, increase its attend
ance with more prosperous times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13
DRY GOODS.
Slaughter Continued

The people of Alexandria
know a good thing when they
see it. They saw the prices
that were put on the immense
stock of
Dry Goods, Not;:1s, Fancy Goods, &c.,
and they caught on at once.
They came in Aocks, in crowds,
in troops, and when they saw
what we we're doing and real
lied the IMMENSE SACRI-
FICE that was being made,
they waded right into the good
things and every one secured
a prize. At this SLAUGHTER
SALE you can't 60 wrong.
Whatever you buy is a bar
gain which cannot be dupli-
Gated for double the money.
YOU DRAW A PRIZE EV-
cry TIME-THERE ARE
NO BLANKS.
Some good things are gone,
but there are many still here.
Those who couldn't get to see
us last week missed some
good opportunities. But we
are still going to give them a
chance to get even. We have
made another STUPENDOUS
REDUCTION in the prices Of
the goods left. This sounds
impossible, but it is true new
ertheless. We want every,
thing cleared out from top to
bottom, and the way we are
going to do it is by giving to
each person three times as
much for his money as could
be gotten elsewhere for the
same sum. We have plenty
of choice fabrics yet on hand,
which, if the business had to be
wound up, would command
full price to-day from every
man, woman and child who
needs them. These very same
goods we reduce this week to
less than one-half Of their mar
ket value. Why, it would pay
you to lay in a stock for future
use.
It's like saving up so much money in bank;
you will have to have the goods some time
and you will have then to pay 100 cents on
the dollar for them. Why not buy them now
and ihus effect great saving A PENNY
SAVED IS A PENNY MADE. This is an
old saying and a true one, and if you want to
save good hard dollars in these hard times
call at
Pretzfelders Great Wnd-up Sale.
Moses STRAUSS, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

FlRE.-The alarm OF fire about
o'clock this evening was caused by the
burning of the two frame dwellings JUS
west Of the old Virginia House at the
upper end of King street, They were
ownes by Mr. Geo Peyton and occupied
by colored people. The flames caught
from sparks from chimney and the
houses were completely destroyed.
Sparks from one Of the engines set fire
to the roof of the building at the north
east corner of King and West streets
but the flames were scoa extineuished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

KEEPING THEM MovING.-Molle
Russell and Rosa Flood, two women
said TO have been driven out of Wash
ington, arrived here a few days ago
and took up their abode in the Peters
burg" neighhorhood. There was fight
in the bagnio night or two ago, and
the house being regarded as disorderly,
this morning the police raided it. The
two women and man calling himself
VIM. Saddler were taken in custody
and brought before the Mayor, who
upon hearing their statements ordered
the trio to leave the city Immediately,
else the man would be put on the chain
gau and the women sent to the work
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13
DRY GOODS.
Here S what you v ant,
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED,
HERE'S LIVESTOCK AND Low PRICES

The northeast corner of King and
Royal streets has been the recognized
DRY GOODS EMPORIUM Of Alexan-
dria for nearly forty years during all
the ups and downs Of the city's history.
From the time the commodious struc-
ture was erected down to our day gen
Grafton after generation has procured
dry goods at this well-known depot
Here the graudfathers and grandmoth-
ers of many of our present customers
wendell their way when looking for
honest dealing, large stocks, satisfacto-
ry goods and. above all, low prices.
The same features are offered now
and will continue to be. This is no
fare-up sale for the purpose of at
tracing crowd and then disappoint-
ing them. Fresh goods glisten from
shelf and counter and polite and ac-
commodating attendants are ready to
place before you for scrutiny fabrics
exceedingly attractive and at prices
which defy all competition. Ours is no
ephemeral nor periodical cut in prices,
but perpetual standing offer which
common sense will cause you to take
advantage of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13
MO NETARY AND COMMERCIAL

lsiness, both monetary and commercial,
has been quiet during the week, the lator
troubles in the West affecting nearly all
branches of bl siness In New York yester-
day money on call WAS easy at | per cent.
Prime mercantile paper BAD per cent. In
Baltimore better inquiry was reported for
loans, and rates were quotably something
sseadier at 3 to per cent. on call plenty at 4
40 per cent, and 4la to 6 per cent. for time
loans and hank accommodation. In State &C.
curi,ies the sales were $17 900 Virginia new
IS, at d to 724,, $1,000 Virginia Cen
turyI2-3s at 50. Local shares continue quiet
BALTIMORE. July 13.-Virginia 3s, new,
72a72la do. century bonds 5Saia59.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-
siijag.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
Charles Jackson, colored, arrested by
Officer Davis for assaulting white boy
named Luther Harrison, was fined 81.
Sarah Levi, colored, arrested by
Lieutenant Smith for drunk and dis
orderly conduct, was fined $3.50.
a stranger, arrested by Officers Nc
Cuen and Jones for vagrancy, was
ordered TO leave the city
Two women and white man, ar
rested by Officers Griffin and Smith on
the same charge, were ordered to leave
the city.
Night Report-Last night was clear
and warm. Three prisoners were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

X. OF Mechanics Lodge, X. of P.
held their regular weekly meeting last
night with % members in attendance.
Mr.. Thos. F. McCrink was initiated.
The degree team made an excellent
showing, the new paraphernalia and
uniforms are very handsome. D. d.,
T. r. Boyer had charge of the work
and was ably assisted by p. c., Chas.
V. Herbert and NJ. of a. John Bellomy.
Two applications for membership were
referred to proper committees. After
an address by the Senior Past Chancel-
lor plimentinS tie staff on their pro-
ficient work the lodge closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

DEATH OF Miss JULIA EYELETH.-
The entire community will be grieved
to learn of the death of this wcll-known
and estimable lady, which occurred at
her residence on south Fairfax street
last night. The deceased had been Ill
for several weeks, and though her con
dition huctuated-she at times eXhi0lt-
ing alarming symptoms and on other
occas O rs seemingly much improved-.t
was painfully apparent TO her ANXIOUS
friends and those near and dear TO her
in their untiring vigils that the maiady
from which she patiently suffered would
sooner or later claim its victim. Miss
Eveleth was Of the noble order OF wom-
an. Active, untiring, patient ana OF =
cheerful nature, she accomplished much
for the benefit Of those among whom
she moved during her earthly mission,
aud she will be missed by many Others
beside those of her own household. She
was an untiring worker in every auNil-
iarv branch of the Second Presbyterian
Church. of which communion she was
g devoted member, and the loss of her
sunny smiles, happy nature and assidu
Gus lahors will be 4 source of much re-
cret TO those who Wed with her in
church work. She partook of the true
spirit of Christianity, and by her works
gave the best evidence OF her faith.
And now. having hid lasting adieu to
the trammels, pains and anXleues Of
earth. she has become one of the happy
throng in the world eternal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

Nothing new can be reported from the
wholesale markets to-day Flour is quiet
and steady. The receipts of Wheat are in
creasing the receipts of the new crop are much
better than for several years past; sales 50,
53. "a. % and &C. no strictly choice long
berry was offered. Corn is firm at 81 to 80,
latter for white Oats IRE declining at 40 to
is. Rye 10 to so. Eggs IL to II Butter
is scarce at Ia to is. There are no changes
in other Produce or Provisions. Millfeed is
fairly active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13
We Have Had Great
Sales Before,
YOU HAVE BEEN HERE AND YOU
HAVE BOUGHT.
OUR PRICES HAVE MELTED.
YOU HAVE BEEN HERE AND YOU
OUR PRICES HAVE MELTED.

For the week beginning
MONDAY, July 9, we are go
ing to start a breeze that will
develope into a hurricane and
all Alexandria will be refresh
ed. The finger of Economy
points our way.
Here is our conclusion and
that means that unless we pre-
fer to take chances in carrying
a part of our Spring and Sum-
mer Stock over we must act at
once. Well say right here
that we prefer to lose money
rather than carry a single ar
ticle over. Here is only a few
of our bargains we have a raft
Of them.
Sc India Linen, Sc. /,
10c India Linen Sc.
15c India Linen. 10c
Sc Cross. barred Muslin, DC
10c Cross barred Muslin Sc.
15c Cross barred Muslin. 10c.
20c Cross-barred Muslin, 1212c.
12l2c Black Saline. Sc.
1Sc Black Organizes, striped and Cross
barred, 12i5c.
12lac Figured Lawns 3 1 inches wide, &c.
19c Crcpon, al! colors, 12i9c.
A Androscoggan L. Cotton, 6tic.
Al Fruit Of the Loom Cotton. lie.
Sc Al Bcached Cotton, DC.
A New York Mills Bleached Cotton, 1Oc
A Pride of the West Bcached Cotton. Toe.
Al Wamsutta Beached Cotton, 10c.
Columbia Chevots for Shirts, 6l2c.
2Oc Skirting. double width. lac
Zoe White Shaker Flannel, sc.
10c Outing, DC.
12lac Spring Sateens. 10c
DOC Spring Sateens, 1212c.
zoe R. & C. Corsets, also Summer. 49c.
$1.00 W. B. Corsets, 69c.
soc Mems White and Laundered Shirts. 42c.
15c Mems Laundered Outing Shirts. 4Sc.
S1O0 Mems Laundered Outing Shirts, two
detachable collars 69c
15c A Chenille Covers, 49c
81. Forster Pattern Shook Kid Gloves, all
shades, 75c.
20c Black Silk Mitts, 15c
25c Black Silk Mitts, 19c.
soc Black Silk Mitts. 32c.
25c and soc Gents Ties 19c
sc Cake Of Toilet Soap, 2c
lzss~ This your greatest opportunity of
the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

A HORRIBLE AFFAIR-James II.
Stewart, mechanic. whose home is in
Harrisburg, Pa. attempted to commit
suicide yesterday at Garfield woods, on
the new Mt. Vernon road. in this coun-
ty, by shooting himself through the
head. At 9 o'clock in the morning,
with a 32-caliber revolver, he shot him
self in the right temple, and the bullet
went clear through the frontal part of
his head, severing the optic nerves and
putting out both ofhis eyes. This fright
ful wound did not cause him to lose con-
seriousness, however, and all day long
he wandered about the woods, COM
pletely blind and almost frantic with
About O'Clock yesterday evening he
was found by big female New
foundland dog, which was out in the
woods with her puppies and which was
very savage. She sprang upon the
helpless fellow, and would have torn
him TO pieces, had rot her owner, a
colored man named Noble, heard the
cries of the wounded man, anu rushed
TO his assistance He was taken to the
house of Mr. f. 7. Sisson, who hitched
up team, and took the dying man to
the Emergency Hospital in Washing
ton. When he was first laid on the
operating table the doctors asked who
he was and how he happened to shoot
himself He said that he was James
Stewart, and that his mother lived in
Harrisburg, Pa: that he had come to
Washington from Virginia, ami had
been there several days. He had gone
Yesterday morning for walk to Mount
Vernon. While in the woods, he said,
ne had taken out his revolver and was
examining ii. He could not imagine
how it happened to be discharged, UNI
less the trigger caught upon a twig or
branch of a Tree. He affirmed positive
" that he did not deliberately shoot
himself, but the powder burns on his
face and the direct course that the
bullet had taken from temple
showed that beyond all doubt he
had placed the revolver to bis head
and Intentionally pulled the t.ig-
ger. He said that when the bullet en-
tered his brain he felt his eyes start rs
if they would drop. AMI then he fell to
the ground, and nc knew he was shot.
In few moments he got up, tried to
open his eyes, and discovered that he
was blind Then ne wandered about
lhe woods, striking against trees, Ii.
nally becoming SO weak that he could
hardly set one foot in froutol the other.
He heard people passing on the road
aud called to them, but they must have
thought he was tramp, for they did
not heed his cries He was made as
comfortable as possible at the hospital,
but the doctors have ho hopes ofsaving
his life He is thirty or thiity,two
years of age, and is q fne-looking tel
low, with high forehead and good
face. In his pocket were a number of
letters from w. T. Bay Stewart, a
prominent lawyer of York, Pa, who is
his brother. These letters were all
written within the past month, and
referred to a scrape in which Jas.
stewart had been involved ut Whotes-
vile. near Norfolk, Va, and is the
probable cause OF the attempted suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

BALTIMORE July 13-Flour steady and
unchanged. Wheat quiet and easy; No ,
red spot, July and Aug 81 iaa571s; Sept 5S3s
ASH steamer No . red 55iaa55a.l milling
wheat by sample 5Sa60l5. Corn easy mixed
spot 47;'sl bid; July IS asked southern corn
by sample 52a55; do on grade 90 bid. Oats
quiet No2 white Western 80 asked; No .
mixed do "a asked. Rye dull; No 2 55a56.
Hay quiet and unchanged. Provisions quiet
Coffee steady; No 1914 Sugar steady;
graduated $4.5S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

NEW YORK, July 3.-Flour-State and
Western quiet and steady; Southern dull aud
steady; common to fair extra 81 1Oa3 90;
good to choice do So 00a3 So Rye Flour
quiet and steady; superfine So G0a3 20.
Wheat-No , red firm and moderately ac
tive: Aug 60isa60as. Rye dull and nomi-
nsl Western 4Sa57. Corn-No > quiet and
stronger July Is. Oats-No > dull and
iirmcr; Aug 3i5sa347s Pork quiet and firm ;
mess Sl4 90 to SD 25 extra prime $13 90
to $13 80. Lard quiet and easy steam rem
dered S7.3O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section fair weather, westerly Winds
coutinued warm weather, but probably
u slight fall in temperature Saturday
evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

TERsoNAL-Prof Carl Grammer, OF
the Theological Seminary, is quite sick
in Maryland, where he is visiting.
Mrs Leigh Darlington of AIiddletown,
Del. who has been visiting Mrs. james
b. Fitzgerald, on south Patrick street,
will return home tomorrow.
Mrs. Kate Miller, Of Washington, Is
visiting her mother, Mrs. John l.
Smith, on north Fairfax street.
Postmaster Carlin and Mr.. 5. G.
Brent are not spending the summer at
the Fauquier Springs as was stated IN
the Warrenton Ugiiljol of yesterday
though their families are. These gen
.lemcn are still in the city.
Bishop Randolph is quite sick at his
simmer home in tauquier county.
Mr.. a. w Armstrong has returned
from Virginia Beach where he went to
attend the State Bar Association. The
other Alexandria lawyers will return
tomorrow. The water there, it Is
said. did not agree with some of the
Alexandrians and they were made sick
by drinking it,
Mr.. j. Wells Lockwood, jr,, of Rich.
mond, who has for several years served
rs first sergeant of the Ashby Light
Horse Troop, mas been appointed, by
Colonel Euker, adiutant of the First
Virginia Cavalry Regiment. Adjutant
Lockwood is one'of the bookkeepers at
the National Bank of Virginia and is
thorough soldier. His father will he
remembered as an attache of the Bank
of the Old Dominion in this city which
conducted business in the building now
occupied by the Citizens Nationa
Bank.
Messrs. Florence F. Mccarthy anC
George f. Keegan returned home las
night after pleasant trip to Boston o
three weeks.
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LOOK At THIS PRICE LIST.

All OF our Wool Challies 1910, Former
price 18c.
Crcpon 101c former price 15c.
Nuns Yelling 1910, former price 20c.
Irish Lawns Zoe, former price 12ic.
Dimities 12ic, former price 15c.
All OF our SOC Dress Goods now 39c
Black Silkateen, which now takes the place
Of China Silk, 25c
Edredon Flannel 103 former price 15c,
Yard wide Scotch Lawns 43c.
Remnants of Silkaleens &c.
Striped Swiss with dots 20c, former price
35c.
Furniture Linens, "a inches wide 35c,
former price 60c,
Turkey Red Table Cloths 81, now 49e.
Turkey Red Table Cloths 10-4, now Csc
Shirt Waists, white and colored at reduced
prices.
A few more Duck Suits left at S2.49 and
$3.50.
Csc Pearl Buttons, all sizes, your choice
12ic per dozen.
Black Lisle Hose 35c, former price SOC.
Black japanese silk 81 inches wide special
price 75c.
All of our Summer Silks at cost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. July 12.--
Refined Sugars-The quotations are as fol-
lows: cut loaf 5 316c: Standard powdered
43sc; cubes 4Asc; granulated 4asc; fine
granulated 43sc; Confectioncrs' A 4Ac;
Diamond A 4asc; Columbia A 41s cents per
lb. The market ruled strong and active for
the week.
CoFFEE-The market closed firm but
quiet with the quotations as follows: 1G5ss
l62.ic per pound for No. Z Rio. Mild coffees
were firm.
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L0adh ii, LIGENGE.
FRIDAY EVENING. Jolly Is. 1894.

suu rises tomorrow at 4:42 and sets
us High water i 56 a. IN. and
5:34 D. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, July 13.-
The market is quiet with little doing. We
quote: Flour So 0Oa3 95 for fine TO patent
roller Wheat 52a57 Corn 48a52 Rye 43
ais Oats 45a4S; Eggs 9a10; Butter 12a15.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

ST. JOINS ACADENlY.-As hereto
fore stated ir the GAZETTE, q meeting
of the gentlemen named as trustees OF
st. Johns Acadeuy, under the charter
granted by the General Assembly in
February last, was held at that institu-
tion recently for the purpose of organ
ization.
The chairman, Rev. Father L. L,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13
Travelling Bags

Bought from Manufacturer at 20 per cent.
less than usual prices.
The bags are made by prominent New
York manufacturer of well-known firm For
reasons best known to the manufacturer he
chose not to deliver them Rather than car
ry them over or sell them by piecemcal he
sold them to us in such way that we can
sell them at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

RICHMOND MARKET July 13.-There is
little.or no ,hange in prices of Wheat, but
Corn is higher The offerings of grain are
light We quote: Flour 50 00a3 50 FIR
fine to patent family brands; Wheat 56a60;
Corn SLABS Rye 50a53: Oats 45a50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-13

CHICAGO, July 3-Wheat-JulyI 5Gll
Sept IS; Dec 607sa61. Corn-July 43t.
asked; Sept 425s; May 3S1s. Oats-July
sos. askol; Sept 29asa29ln; May 321s
Pork-ScN S12 65. Lard-Sept Sc SOa
SIS S2JX Ribs-Sept Sc so.