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SWORN CIRCULATION 1900.
REPUBLICAN TICK EFT.

REPUBLICAN, TICKET.
For President,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
For Vicc.Prcsident,
GARRETT A. HOBART.
STATE.
For Governor,
JOHN II. MAcCOLL.
For Lieutenant Governor,
ORLANDO TEFT,
For Secretary of State,
JOEL A. PIPER.
For Com. Public Lands and Buildings,
IL. G. RUSSELL.
For Auditor Public Accounts,
PETER q. HEDLUNO.
For Treasurer,
c. CASEY.
For Attorney General,
a. :. CHURCHILL.
For Superintendent Of Instruction,
HENRY X. CORBETT.
For Regent OF University,
w. G.. WHIrMORE.
For Judges Supreme Court,
ROBERT RYAN.
NJ. X. KINKAID.
For Presidential Electors,
FRANK j. SADILDK.
j. +. HOUTI.
A. j. BURNHAM,
a. &. FOSTER.
SOLOMON DRAPER,
q. A. DERBY,
j. l.. McPHEELY,
Nj. l.. FRiESE.
Congressional,
For Congress Fifth District,
W. T.. ANDREWS.
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For President,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
For Vice.Prcsident,
GARRETT A. HOBART.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

RECEPTIoN.-AIr. and Mrs. A. ].
Hudson celebrated their ruby wed.
ding (the fourtieth anniversary ut
their home, 9l9 King street, last
night. Those present spent most de.
lshtful evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hud.
son were assisted in the reception by
| Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Warfeld, Mrs. W.
being daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ].
Hudson, and was married on the 3lst
ult. Among the guests present were
Mrs. Geo. w. Keys, Mrs. Neal Taylor,
MIR. and Mrs. Fowler, Mr.. Sherman B.
Fowler. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Warfeld,
Mrs. Iillie Pickin, Mr.. and Mrs. n. E.
Pickin, Mr.. Claude Pickin, Miss Hattie
Pickin. Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.. Hudson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gibson and Miss
Flora Gibson, Mr.. Chas. Donnally, Mrs.
Emma Houchins, Miss Bessie Hou-
chins, Mr.. Arnold Houchins, Mrs. M. F.
Snyder, Miss Rosa Snyder, Mr.. Hal.
Snyder, Mr.. Warren K. Snyder, of
Oklahoma City, o. T.; Mrs. Bette
Beasley, Mr.. Harry Beasley, Mr.. w.
II. Conley, Mrs. T. NJ. Houchins, of
Warrenton, Va, Miss Maccie Handy,
OF Lewisburg, W. Va; Mrs. A. A. War.
Fl I'D, Mrs. Frank Warfeld, Miss Molle
Batcheller, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar War
field jr., Mrs. Joseph F. Rodgers, Mr..
VIM. Parker, Mr.. Trapp, Mr.. Watts,
Mr.. Sssser, Mr.. Kline, Mr.. Shryock,
Mrs. Ewing and Miss Bessie Ewing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

SENT TO THE CHAIN GANG.-O6icers
Goods and Wilkinson yesterday even.
ing arrested eleven tramps, two oil
whom were colored, who were hanging
around the Southern Railway depot
and making themselves disagreeable to
people living in the neighborhood.
They were begging, entering yards and
in some instances were Fishing" for
chickens by placing grains of corn on
fish hooks to which strings were at
tached in hopes the fowls would swal-
low the corn, in which event they were
to be taken back of the national GENE.
terry and served for supper. This morn
ing one of the accused, who was a Grip
pie, was ordered to leave the city, and
another, who furnished satisfactory
evidence that he was not tramp, was
released, but the others were sent to
the chain gang for ten days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09
DRY GOODS.
E|C||BBFR||C5,
LEADER ALL THE TIME.

Not leader today and fol
lower tomorrow, but leader at
all times, with best bargain
values, that can be had in the
world.
See our attactions and no
tice how much less they are
priced than formerly.
In no other store can you
spend money to better adj
vantage.
Not a doubt about it. Wo-
men like to shop with us.
There is no hit or miss in the
selection ofou stocks. We've
what the people want and the
prices they want to pay as far
as variety, goodness, color
combination and saving, we're
ready. The weather is ready,
are you?
Come and watch your dol
lars grow bigger.
Don't wait till the last min
ute when driven to death by
house cleaning, then make a
dash for curtains. Take your
time before the worry comes
pick and leave, look leisurely
and when you buy you are sat
ished. That's why we are so
early with new curtains, new
draperies, to give you a chance
to suit yourself. Pick up the
burden of your spring cares
while it is easy to carry; make
a JOY of it; shop on these
things now.
100 pieces of Mating just
received, from the lowest to
the highest prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

A dispstch from st. Petersburg say
that the native Koreans are preparing
to exterminate the Japanese.
A dispatch from Buffalo, N. Y, says
Bishop Ryan is sinking rapidly. One
side is partially paralyzed and he is un.
conscious.
The National India Rubber Works,
at Bristol, r. l., will start up next week
after a shut down of nearly two months,
giving employment to 1000.
Letters received in Boston state that
there is much suffering in all the re-
eions about as we'll as in Bitlis, eastern
Turkey, some having died from hunger
and exposure in the provinces, while
others have been killed if they did not
surrender their faith. Relief must be
kept up for mouth at least. The out
look is still very cloudy.
Frank Schatfsr, the colored man
who has been on trial at Wilkes
barre, Pa, for his life for the
past week, was found guilty of MUIR
der in the first decree this morning.
Schsffer is one of the gang of colored
people who were implicated in the
Mountain cutoff murder two years
ago, at which time they killed four
Hungarians and injured six others BY
blowing up q boarding house with
dynamite for the purpose of robbery.
Samuel P. Langdon, who was held for the
action of the grand jury on suspicion Of be-
ing implicated in the death of Annie j. Nc
Grath. was to-day discharged from custody II
Philadelphia. The Commonwealth abandon
ed the prosecution owing to the lack OF evl.
dence.
Thomas Hitch, deputy constable, shot and
fatally wounded Mrs Ella Stamps at Evans
vile, Ind, last evening because she refused
to get divorce from her husband and marry
him Hitch then shot himself in the head
dying instantly.
Jack Brodericb, the horseman, who was as
saulted and robbed Tuesday night in st
Joseph. NO., died yesterday. He was struck
on the head with club and his skull frac
tured. The robber secured $500 and gold
watch.
A dispatch received from Basin, Mont, re
ports fire raging in the Hope hoist mine anf
that four or five lives had been lost:
The Norristown, Pa. Carpet Company
Townsend and Baker, proprietorS, has failed
Liabilities about SAC, 1000.
The electrocution bill passed the Ohlt
House this morning and the law becomes eli
| fective July LIST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

SENT TO THE GRAND JURY.-Michael
Thomas, who murderously assaulted his
wife last February, was brought before
the Mayor this morning, who formally
committed him to Jail to await the ac'
ton of the grand jury. His wife was
not present, though several other wit
nesses were examined. Thomas pre-.
tends at the time he committed the as
sault he was oblivious to everything,
and that he never realized what he had
done until he reached Hunting creek
bridge in his flight from the city. He
also suggests that what he terms bis
irresponsible" condition was superin-
duced by the excessive use of quinine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

LIQUOR TO MINoRs.-It is reported
that an organization will be formed in
this city to look into the law
against the sale of liquor to minors, and
request Judge Norton to refuse to grant
license to any person who violates the
law. In an interview with Judge Nor
ton this morning on the subject, he
stated that great deal of complaint
had been made to him of the sale oil
liquor to minors. Judge Norton said
that at the next grand jury, which
meets shortly, he intends placing the
matter before them for thorough in
vestigation; and that should it be ascer-
tanned that any liquor dealer had been
selling to minors, his license would be
taken away at once and no new license
would be granted to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.-The
Legislature at its last session passed
bill giving the State Board of Health
certain powers. 1t also made an APP
preparation for this institution. The
object is to have city or county boards
who are to keep the State Board ad-
vsed as the health and sanitation
of their localities. especially the preva-
lence of contagious or epidemic dis
eases. DR.. Paulus A. Irving, the secre-
tary, has communicated with DR.
O'Brien, and asked him to be one Of
three physicians of this city who will
constitute the Alexandria board, the
doctor to name the other two. He has
accepted the position and selected Drs
Miller and Jones to be his coadjutors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09
LOCAL BREVITIES.
A dream of buds and violetS,
A frame half round ard fiat;
A bow or two. a pin or So,
And thara'c vnur To rstar hat

A dream OF buds and violetf,
frame half round ard fiat;
A bow or two, pin or So,
And there's your Easter hat.
A hop is to be given tonight by q
number of a young men of the city at
Schuler's Hall.
There was very heavy frost last
night, and it is feared that some Of the
early fruit and vegetables were injured.
The frost of last night damaged about
1000 bricks which had been left with
out covers at the Alexandria Brick
Works.
A negro attempted to rob a freight
Car in the Southern Railway yard last
night. He escaped before an officer
could reach him.
The cutting off of those who have
tapped the city sewers without permits
sion and who refuse to pay the tax
therefor will be commenced tomorrow.
Telephone number SOB has been
placed in the Office of Mr.. W. ]. Ham
mond. This makes six telephones ad.
ded to the exchange list within a
month.
At the Emancipation Day parade in
Washington, the sixth division, to be
composed of colored organizations from
this city, will be marshaled by Joseph
Washington.
Thornton Hyatt, an old and respect.
ed resident of the county and keeper of
the county poor house in Jefferson dis
trict, died early this morning, aged
about so years.
Mr.. Albert Hicks, living near Great
Falls, died Monday. Mr.. Hicks came
to that neighborhood with his family
from Falmouth, Me-, about twenty
three years ago.
Rev. Mr.. Bailey, who is well known
here, having preached at the Baptist
Church of this city few months since,
was paralyZed few days ago, in Bal
timore, the stroke affecting his speech.
Bertha, the little ten .year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. ]. F. Bailey, who lives on
Wolfe street, was tripped yesterday by
two girls with a rope and thrown to
the ground. The little girl had her
head badly cut.
At meeting of the Odd Fellows
Widows and Orphans Relief Associa-
ton of Virginia, North Carolina and
West Virginia held Tuesday night in
Richmond Mr.. G. ]. W. Summers, Of
this city, was elected one of the board
of directors.
Complaint is made that the market
gardeners in the southwestern part of
the city are using night soil for fertili
yer, much to the annoyance of their
neighbors. The Mayor has forbidden
the dumping of any more of the soil in
that vicinity.
The County Electoral Board met to-
day at the county court house in this
city, but without trausacting any bust
ness adjourned until Monday the 18th.
As yet no one has been elected to fill
the vacancy in the board caused by the
resignation of Mr.. Robert Veitch, Of
Arlington district.
A string of three horses belonging to
McMapn, which he attempted to ship
from this city yesterday evening on
Washington ferry boat, was attached
by Constable Webster at the wharf, to
satisfy a claim of $50 of Mr.. ]. W.
Goods for groceries. McMann was at.
tempting to remove his stable from the
st. Asaph to the Elkton, Nd, tracks.
co,ored woman named Emeline Redmo, d
fell in fit at the local depot this evening
and badly cut her head. She was taken to
her home near by where she received medi'
ca1 attentiOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

POLICE CoUET.-The following cases
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
last night:
Edward Green, charged with vag-
sncy, was sent to the chain gang tor
ten days
A man. charged with keeping an un.
licensed dog, was fined 81, and ordered
10 take out license.
The following cases were disposed oil
this morning:
Nine tramps, seven white and two
TgOUiosed' arrested by Officers Goods and
wilkinson as suspicious characters,
were sent to the chain gang for ten days.
j. b. White, charged with being a
suspicious character, was dismissed.
Frederick Williams, cripple, chsrg-
e. ca with vagrancy, was ordered to leave
A white man, charged with disorder
conduct toward his wife, was dismiss,
Gu, Inc complainant not appearing.
- a white man, charged with similar
Siae3Se was dismissed, the charge hav'
'ag been withdrawn.
Michael Thomas, charged with muir,
usEGus assault on his wife, was sent on
,ne grand jury.
a.. S,'ght Report.-Last night was clear
1as cool. Five prisoners and thirteen
''useTS were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

K. G. E.-Champion Castle, No. 5,
Knights Golden Eagle, held very in
teresting meeting last night at their
lodge room in Sarepta Hall. The COM
mittee on building association made
their report. Mr.. w. ]. Moore, chair
man of the entertainment committee,
stated that Grand Chief Kattleman, OF
the Grand Castle of the District of Co.
lumbia, would be present on the night
of the '.smoker" and make an address.
An interesting programme is being ar
ranged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

CoNcERT.-The concert last night at
St. Paul's Church lecture room for the
benefit of the Ministering Children's
L ,ague was successful and pleasant
affair aud much enjoyed by those pres
eat. The hall was crowded with an
appreciative audience and none went
away dissatisfied. The programme as
published on Tuesday was admirably
rendered and all who took part acquit-
ted themselves most creditably. @ ute
8 handsome sum was realized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

Il. IaE CITY WNs.-The Court of APP
peas peas at Richmond to-day rendered a
S Sscislon in the case of Price, au-
tba vs.. Smith, sergeant, from
s srs Corporation Court of Alex
t TbraIla, reversing the lower court and
'TTSs;seOy deciding in favor of the city.
sn nd; was a suit to compel the city
es.a OF Alexandria to issue his war
S ;1ss 10 10 favor of the city sergeant for
1870 in for coal consumed in the city
; ss. Inc city commended that as the
T @s;t receives a stipulated sum for
inne,a;Ieenance of the prisoners, he should
T 1,n'SA necessary fuel to heat the Jail.
h. hue ,t case was decided against the city
dso ile corporation Court, from which
Tb ..sion the City Council appealed
r aae decision to-day, as stated above,
ciS SsFses the Corporation Court and de-
''ues 10 favor of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09
Amasa Lyons Grass
Linen Parasols.

We have just received a
very choice assortment of nov
elites in the fashionable Grass
Linen Parasols, the product of
the famous maker, Amasa
Lyon. They come in the nat
ural flax color, navy blue, and
black; plain, embroidered dots,
and plaids; silk Innings in self
and contrasting shades; Ores
den ribbon bows or silk cord
and tassel; choice natural wood
handles in clubs and crooks.
Exquisite effects.
So to $3.50 Each.
First or...................11th st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

FUNERAL.-The funeral of the late
Mrs. Susan M. Allen took place from
her residence on south Fairfax street
this afternoon. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. J. II. Butler, of the
Baptist Church. The pallbearers were :
Chief of Police J. F. Webster and
Messrs. Augustus Dean, James Mellin,
F. L. Entwisle, James Beach and
Charles Kidwell. The funeral was at,
tended by large number of friends
and acouaintances of the deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

JR. o. o. A. M.-Jackson Council,
Jr. o. q. A NJ, at their meeting last
night received one application for mem
bership. Mr.. w. R. Griffith was elect
ed councillor, vice Mr. II. G. Swain
resigned, and Mr.. Groves was elected
vice councillor. A committee was ap-
pointed to make arrangements for an
excursion to be given to River View in
Tnpo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

Mr.. R. LEE FIELD, who has succeed
ed MIR. Henry Strauss in the clothing
business in this city, has received one
ofthe finest stocks OF spring goods which
has ever been seen in Alexandria. He
also manufactures suits to order, and
those who have been supplied by him
speak highly of the quality and make
of the articles furnished. Those in need
of anything in his line will do we'll TO
call on him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

The HOME TELEPHONE COMPANY
bave about finished the erection of
their poles and the stringing of wires in
his city, and TO day We're engaged in
,uoning wires into stores, dwellings,
&c. The switchboard and the tele-
phones will he here in few days.
They will be Immediately placed in
position, after which the company will
begin operations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

Tar MOUNT VERNON RAILWAY
WITHIN month it is expected that the
Mount Vernon Electric Road will be-
~ - ~ oDerate its cars from the corner
g. e. Trbirteen-and-a-halt' and E streets,
Washington, to Rossyn, passing the
,bree gates OF Arlington on the old
! Alexandria turnpike. The Washing
,an terminus, waiting rooms, ticket
Nj nice and business offices are rapidly
zinc constructed. The road for the
s,Iiarton branch is about completed,
costing the company $4,000 a mile.
When the cars on the main road, run
Ding from the same Washington ter
minis 10 Mount Vernon, are started the
rars on the Arlington branch will stop
a. a station to be established, where
the Arlington tracks diverge from the
main track south OF Jackson City. The
through ears to Mount Vernon will
connect with the Arlington cars, ex-
cspt in the summer, when there will be
through trolley parties.
The work of filling in the fill at
FOur.mile run will be finished IN two
DAYS and in two more connection with
The tract; of the Washington Southern
Railway at Waterloo will be made and
the road from that place to Arlington
completed
In the land condemnation proceed
ings the commissioners allowed Mrs
Virginia Price $500 for damages for
the right of way through her property
west Of North West Alexandria for the
W, a. x Mt. Ry. Co. About acre of
land will be used by the railway.
The injunction restraining the Elec-
t1ic Railway from running its tracks
through Mr.. Frank Hume's place is
causing the company some inconveni-
elCe, as its line had been run to this
place and the right of way all along
the line had been secured. Thu mat
ter will come up before Judge Nicol on
Monday, when a motion to dissolve the
Injunction will be argued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

To RESUME BUSINESS .-Mr. Alexan-
der Lyles, as was stated day or two
ago. has purchased the carpenters
shop so long conducted by Mr.. Stephen
Swain and resume his old occupa-
II ,n-that of builder-in this city. Mr..
T,vles for many years was engaged in
this business, during which time be
constructed many of the finest build
ings in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09
LOCAL MATTERS.
..,rueR PRoRABILITIEs.-For

vgArHER PRoRABIL1TIEs.-For this
..i9 M cloudy tonight; Friday partly cloudy
WIN an '' sgr,v morning ANIL during the day
IN ias Friday morning scutheriy wi"ss
n ipvERrI5ERs.-The circu u;ioa
.e,be GAZETTE now thoroughly covers
y ". city. This paper is read by every
-. - for it is well-known fact that
,5o,s who do not Subscribe regularly
. -, it from their neighbors. The
c w. goes into the household and
:. ,.sd by the family. The same can
:. said of the surrounding country, the
, :. Of which do their purchasing in
~. ;. city. so an advertisement in the
GAZETTE secures the best returns to
=. merchant or advertiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09
DRY GOODS.
A Special Bargain in I Towels

We have just made purchase in Towels
at largely und, cost Of importation and Of
fer a nice little Huck Towel, all pure linen,
fancy jacquard borders, at l23c or Sl.50 per
dozen, worth fully 20 per cent. more. Also
special values in Hemstitched Towels at zoe
and 25c, and an extra value in 25c knotted
fringe Damask Towels.
We have left few of the extra value in
$50 white Bed Spreads. The lot will soon be
closed. These goods are worth $l25.
We are selling the best makes of ten
quarter sheetings, Pequot and Utica, at the
lowest price ever quoted on the".
A full line Of Straw Mattings at very low
figures.
Our buyer is now in the New York Mar
ket and we will be daily receiving new and
attractive goods in all departments.
Merchant Tailoring Department-First
Glass Work-Popular Prices.
Agents in this city for Butterick's Pat
terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09
TOMORROW, FRIDAY,
Remnant Day.

Our Bargain Day-the time
when the clearing up for the
week occurs. Odds and ends,
broken sizes and assortments,
short lengths of perfect goods;
also soiled, scratched, and chip
ped embellishments of
every character and kind-are
marked to sell quickly. A
goodly number of such things
at almost your own pricing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. April 9.-Trading at the Stock
Exchange was almost at staudstill this
mor,iog. The undertone Of specE lation,
however, was firm aHd III the first 'half-hour
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

F1sH.-since yesterday $4,000 her
ring and 500 shad have arrived at Fish
town. Herring sold at 81 5Oas5, ano
shad at $17aS20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09

AgNoLD's BRoMo-CELERY. Try this
unr:yaled remedy sor Headaches, Neuralgia,
Sleeplessness 10cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-09
GOODS DE- ZgRBD IN ALBE
An. RLA.
Woodward & Lothrop
10th, nth & F SITS, n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.

of business the active issues scored gains of
anywhere from 1. to 1 per cent, including
Southern Railway preferred, y to 29ai. The
failure of Julius A. Kohn was announced at
the board, but this was expected and it had
no influence. Neither did the talk about ex-
tensive gold shipments by Saturdays Euro
pean steamers. American tobacco fell from
845s to S314 on the death Vice-President
Pope. The market at II o'clock was dull and
festureless,