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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.

No business was transacted in the
Corporation Court to-day.
The walls Of the retort house of the
gas works are to be rebuilt.
Work on the King street sewer was
kept up all day yesterday.
The monthly meeting of the Business
Mems League will be held tonight.
The weekly drill of the Alexandria
Light Infantry will be held tonight.
The weekly meeting of the Bryan
Sewall and Rixey Club will be held to-
night.
The monthly meeting of the Christ
ian Endeavors will be held tonight at
the NJ. P. Church.
The Sunday School of st. Mary's
Church, after the summer recess, re-
sumed yesterday.
A number of Alexandrians are ex-
pected to attend the lawn party at
Burgundy tonight.
A new garbage crematory will be
built at the southwest end of New York
avenue, Washington.
All the public schools in Alexandria
county were opened to-day with full
attendance of pupils.
A meeting of the Sons of Confederate
Veterans will be held to -morrow night
at the Columbia engine house.
The practice of placing torpedoes on
the railroad tracks within the city's
limits is to be stopped by the police.
E. Francis has sold to John Evans a
house and lot on the northeast corner
of Patrick and Oronoco streets for $3.50.
Mrs. Aunie Verdop, widow of John
Verdon, died to-day st the residence of
Mr.. B. r. Crook on south Washington
street.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington on Saturday to Frank L..
Wise and Bette Mitchell, both of Ber-
ryville.
A fine hunting dog belonging to Mr..
VIM. Summers was run over and Kill
ed near the dyke by an electric car on
Saturday.
The $50 train on the electric railway
for Riverside Park and the 9:42 train
from the park Tor this city nave heen
discontinued.
Mr.. Ned O'Brien, while playing base
ball near Colross to-day, was struck in
the face by bali and had his cheek
bone broken.
The handsome three-masted schooner
Madeline Cooney, with ice from Gardi-
ner, Me-, arrived here yesterday even
ing consigned to Messrs. W. M. Rear
don & Co.
Mr.W. F. Vincent, who contracted for
the erection of the new Hydraulion
fire engine house on north Patrick
street, commenced operations this
morning.
The Washington Light Infantry on
Saturday evening celebrated its sixtieth
anniversary. Fifteen gold service
medals were presented to members of
the corps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14
Il. IT. YOUNG, Clerk,
Morgan ii. Beach, p. q. sep1O 1aw1w

VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office Of the
v Corporation Court Of the city of Alexan.
dria, OIL the 18th day of August, 1896.
Rosser l.. Hunter vs. Robert Hunter, IT.,
Annie R. Cooke, Martha 4. Coleman, EN-
ma G. Wabbaker and Henry Wcbbakcr, her
husband Albert Hunter Charles f. Hunter,
Margaret Brown and Walter Brown, her
husband, Mary j. jenkins and VIM. Jcn-
kins, her husband.
Memo. The object of this suit is to obtain
partition in kind if the same can be con-
veniently made of the four houses and lots on
the west side Of st. Asaph street. between
King and Cameron streets, in the city OF
Alexandria, Va, and the lot Of ground on the
west side of Patrick street between Queen
and Princess streets, III the SAID city. OF whlch
Robert Hunter, died seized and possessed, II
partition in kind cannot be conveniently
made to have said property sold and the pro.
ceeds thereof divided amongst those entitled
thereto.
It appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, Robert Hunter, Jr'
Annie K. Cooke, Martha q. Coleman, Emma
q. Wabbaker, Albert Hunter, Charles l..
Hunter. Minnie Brown and Walter Brown hci
husband. Mary j. Jenkins and WIN. Jenkins
her husband are n0n-residents OF TINS otato' -
is ordered that said defendants appc'tl h'i
within fifteen days after due pnD'ic''l'oi, y.
this order and do what Is neceastI! l" P'o'cc,
,hn;r interest in this suit and that copy of
this order be forthwith inserted in the Alex.
and md ria Gazette, newspaper published in the
citv Alexandria, once week for four success
siye weeks, and posted at the front door ofthc
Court House of this city. a copy-Teste:
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk
By J. I. CALLAHAN. ID. c.
A. W. Armstrong, p. q. aug.}l w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

GROUND UNDER THE WHEELs.-On
Saturday morning at 4 o'clock, John
Lucas, colored, of Gainesville, Prince
William county, was killed within the
corporate limits. of Manassas, by a
freight train. The body was horribly
mangled, the head being severed from
it and one of the arms cut of at the
shoulder. Blood clots were seen along
the track for ten or fifteen feet and
pieces of flesh were sticking to the rail.
John Lucas bore the reputation of hav-
ing been peaceable, industrious man.
On Friday morning S2S was stolen from
him. The thief went to Manassas, pur-
chased a suit of clothes and left town
coming in the direction OF this city.
John Lucas, it is supposed. had been in
pursuit, and was returning home at the
time of the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

TTNIoN BUILDING CoMPANY.-Tho
Y annual meeting of the stockholders of
the UNION BUILDING COMPANY will be
held at the office of the company, 1913 south
Royal street, Alexandria, Va, on MONDAY,
September 81, 1896, at 1890 p. m for the
purpose of clecting officers and directors of
the company for the ensuing year and for
transacting such other business of the COM
pany as may be brought before them.
MYRON NJ. PARKER, President.
W. SCOTT TOWERS, Secretary.
Sept 1aw3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

To INVITE Mr.. BRYAN.-A commit
tee of the Bryan, Sewall and Rixey
Club will go to Richmond on Friday to
invite Mr.. Bryan to stop here on his
way to Washington on Saturday even
ing and deliver speech. Should Mr..
Bryan accept the invitation the COM
mittee will telegraph the officers of the
club, who will at once notify the citi-
zens of Alexandria of the time and
place Mr.. BRYAN will speak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

damaged to the extent of about $1,000.
There was an insurance of 81 500 upon
the building. All the machinery in the
building was saved. When the Manas-
sas fire department reached the burn
ing building there seemed no hope
whatever of saving any portion of it,
but through the efforts of Chief Pres
colt ard Firemen Longwell, Lion, and
Nourse, the fire was soon under control.
The building was saved from the
second story down. The little fire en-
CINE, which is operated by hand power,
did excellent service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

GEN. BRENT.-In speaking of the
work being done by the sound money
democrats of the State the Richmond
Tunes says: There is TO man in the
lNgnth district who is better known
sno better liked than Gen. Sam Brent.
~ alexandria. He is forceiul and
siacelui speaker, and ranks high as a
;sssMyer. MIR, Brent has been at the Old
gsssMeel springs, but has returned to his
lsSs Ave meath and will enter heartily in
~ ~ .ne campaign at once. He is the
Tor that district, and he will
ceme pretty near being elected" Il
appears from the above that the sonnS
money leaders are to have military ~;
4 EleS and are to rapidly advance in rank
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

DEATH OF Miss ELIZABETH SMYTHE.
Miss Elizabeth Smythe, one of the Oldest
residents of this city, died about eight
o'clock yesterday morning, at her
home, in st. Mary's Academy of the
Sisters of the Holy Cross, on Fairfax
street, where she had resided for sew
eral years. She was lady of means,
devoted to charitable deeds, and had
many relatives in Baltimore. Miss
Smythe was a daughter of the late Ed
ward Smythe, former prominent m er-
chant of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

APPOINTMENT. -Messrs. Laukota &
Judd, general managers of the southern
department of the Nederland Life, an
nounoe the appointment of John J.
Jameson, ofAlexandria, Va, as general
agent of the company for the District of
Columbia and Delaware. Mr.. jamie
son is retired commission merchant,
and has a wide experience and &C.
quaintance in general business. His
headquarters will be in Washington.
Louisville, Ky., Insurance Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

Before going on sea voyage or into the
country, be sure and put box of Ayers Pills
in your valise You may have occasion to
thank us for this hint To relieve constipa-
ton, billiousness, and nausea, Ayers Pills
are the best in the void. They are easy 10
take
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14
LEGAL NOTICES.

VTIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of the
V Circuit Court of Alexandria county on
the 9th day of September, 1896.
Albert F. A. King and Claudius E. R. King,
trustees ct al, plaintiffs, VS.. John Miller,
defendant In chancery.
Memo The object of this suit is to recover
Of the defendant, John Miller, six hundred
and thirty-six dollars and seventy-onc cents
($636.71l with interest, being rent and taxes
duo and owing by the defendant to the plain
titis for track of land in said county, held
by said defendant of the plaintiffs, as tenant
and for the payment Of this sum to attach
the defendants estate within said county,
particularly tract of land containing about
eight and a.quartcr acres rear Waterloo sta
tion which said tract was conveyed 10 said
defendant by deed of August !, 1891, from
James B. Cation, Special commissioner, record
cd in liber o, No. 4, page 81, OF the land
records of said county, and therein more par
ticularly described by metes and bounds.
The defendant, John Miller, not having
entered his appearance. and it appearing by
an affidavit that he is not resident OF
this State, it is ordered that said defendant
appear here within fifteen days after the publi-
cation of this order and do what is necessary
to protect his interest in this suit, and that
copy of this order he forthwith inserted III
the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper publish
cd in the city of Alexandria. once 4 week for
four successive weeks, and posted at the front
door of the Court House of this county.
A copy-tcSte:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

The ScHooLs.-The public schools
were opened for the session to day and
about 1900 children resumed their
studies. Some of the private schools
also opened with a fair attendance.
This morning numbers of children were
seen on the streets vending their way
TO school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14
POLICE CouRT.-The following cases

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning
Frederick Stevens and VIM. Ball Bar
ron, arrested by Officer Knight for de-
facing property, were fined s. each or
given term on the chain gang.
Matilda Edmonds, colored, arrested
by Lieutenant Smith for drunken and
disorderly conduct, was fined s. or given
term in the work house.
Joseph Steuernagel, arrested by Of
gcer Roberts for disorderly conduct,
had his case continued.
VIM. Davis, colored, charged with
keeping vicious dog, had his case con-
tinued.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and cool. Three prisoners aud one
ledger were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

YESTERDAY was a quiet day. The
churches had fairly large congregations
and services were conducted according
to Saturdays announcements. The
usual number of strangers visited the
citv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

DEATH OF REV. r. S. BARRETT, D. D..
The Rev. r. S. Barrett, D. d., who had
been i'll for long time, died Saturday
night at Wytheville, where he had been
spending the summer. He was ma
tive of Wytheville and received his
theological education at the Episcopal
Seminary near this city. His first
charge was old Avuia Church, in Stat
ford. Afterwards he held parishes in
Kentucky and Georgia. In the latter
diocese he was dean of the Cathedral at
Atlanta. Leaving that place he &C
cepted an appointment as General Mis-
sioner of the Parochial Missionary So.
ciety of the Episcopal Church. He was
regarded as an excellent preacher and
is known as the author of several re-
ligious works of q practical character.
His last publication was volume of
sermons issued during his last illness.
He married daughter of Col. Webb
Waller, of Stafford county, by whom
he had six children, all of whom sur
vive him. DR.. Barrett resided for tie
last two or three years in Washington,
but this summer he purchased a home
in this city, where it is expected his
widow and children will shortly reside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

TIME ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
L holders of the INTER.OCEAN BUILD.
ING COMPANY will be held at the Office OF
Eugene B. Taylor, 107 north Fairfax street,
Alexandria, Va, on MONDAY, September
81, at p. m. for the purpose OF electing nlne
directors and transactlng any other legal
business. Z. b. fEAh9oN,
sop12&19 Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

The MINsTRELs.-The Salt Lake
News says of Barlow's Minstrels who
will appear here next Thursday night /;
1.-THE performance was devoid of bois-
terousness and the usual rough and
uncouth language, which is common
with some companies, yet the por-
trayal Of the attributes and humor of
the genuine darkey, was charming in
the extreme. The vocal numbers were
all given in a manner that took with
the audience from the start, while the
orchestra was all that was claimed
for it.O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

PERSONALITIES. Eliza K. Gibbs, of
Mansfield, La, is visiting her brother,
Mr.. James S. Douglas, on Cameron
street.
At one of the card parties given at
Rockbridge Alum Springs last week,
Mr.. Wise, OF this city, received the con.
ISOLATION prize-a silver key ring.
A letter from the Old Sweet Springs
says: Friday night Mrs. Barley, OF
Alexandria, who. has contributed so
much to our pleasure, got up delightful
progressive euchre party. There were
about forty-eight persons playing, and
ten handsome prizes were given. The
winners were Mrs. Marley, Miss Bar.
ret Millions, Miss Kirk, Mrs. Clark,
Mrs. White, Mrs. Claiborne, Miss Ethel
Moore, MIR. Gray Tunstall, Mr.. Whit
ney Tunstall and Mrs. Clark. The
evening was thoroughly enjoyed. On
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Brent and
Mrs. Barley, of Alexandria, entertained
their friends from the Sweet Chaly-
beate. After playing cards, delight
full supper was served. After the dance
Miss Stella White entertained her
menus III q uloSu SuhlLuluS udUueT.
There were about thirty persons pres
ent, who drank her health most hearth
ly, wishing her many more happy birth
days, and that they might be fortunate
enough to be present. After that, Mrs.
Brent and Miss Parker gave quite an
impromptu supper to few of their
friends"
Rev. Theron H. Rice, of the Second
Presbyterian Church, who has been
touring il Europe is expected home
this week, having sailed from South.
ampton on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Basil Gordon, who have
many friends in this city, are entertain
icg a house party at their country place,
Wakefield Manor, in Virginia.
Rev. S. a. Wallis, d. D., professor at
the Theological Seminary, preached
both morning and night at st. Georges
church, Fredericksburg, yesterday.
Mr.. Herbert Baker and bride arrived
in New York on Saturday from Eng
land, where they spent their honey
moon. After spending few days
in New York, they will return to Their
home in this city
Mr.. samuel Ullleman mas been ap-
pointed train dispatcher Of the electric
railroad, in place of r. H. Gemeny,
resigned. Mr.. J. z. King has been APP
pointed station agent of the road at this
city with supervision over the Mt. Yer
non division.
Among those present at o delightful
supper given in Winchester on Friday
night by Mr. Robert Breckenridge, was
Mr.. w. II. May, of this city.
The Norfolk I'irginian says "Miss
Ruth Ballenger, of Alexandria, who
has been visiting Miss Grace Price, left
for her home Friday night, and Miss
Lillian Crump, of Alexandria, is the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Mitchell,
on Butte street.
Capt. &. A. Mushbach has returned
from Staunton where he went last week
to attend meeting of the board of
visitors Of the Deaf Dumb and Blind
Institute.
Mr.. Geo. w. Jones, who has been
absent from the city for some time, has
returned with his family to reside here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

A MEETING of tho Stockholders of the
N CHESAPEAKE AND COLUMBIA IN
YESTMENT COMPANY will be hold at the
office of the company in Alexandria, Va, on
THURSDAY, September "a, at o'clock p. IN.
P. D. KELEHEB, Secretary,
Ches. & Col. Inv. Co. sepl2 lawn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures
colds, Group and whooping cough. It
is pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale
by L. Stabler & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14
Housekeeping Goods.

Table, Bed, and Toilet Linens Blankets
Comforts, Ready.to-use Bedwear, Sc. Par
ticular attention is called to the following
few items
TOWELS-Huck and Damask Towels extra
size and quality, 19c; $500 the dozen.
Table Damask-7O.inch Bcached Table
Damask; fine quality. No napkins to MATCH
90c the yard. Regularly S1.00.
BEDSPREADS-WhiteC Crochet Bed Spreads
III, subject to slight manufacturers imper
fections 95c each. Perfect ones are $1.25.
BLANKETS-11-4 "Ivanhoe' 5.lb Wool
Blankets as good as is usually sold for $500
Price 1895 the pair
Second floor. .....11th st. building.)
--:O-
~GOODs DELIVERED IN ALEX
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

POWER House DAMAGED BY FIRE
The power house, which supplies the
electric lights and water at the Portner
place, near Manassas, took fire about .
o'clock Saturday evening, and was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

REFORMERS FOR OFFICE.-A Wash.
ington paper say that there is politi-
cal significance to the reform move
ment in Alexandria county and thatit is
not secret that the reform leaders will
run for Office. William Douglas, it is
said, aspires to the Office of Common
wealth's attorney, now held by Dick
Johnson; Mr.. Lyons is after Howard
Young's office as clerk of the court,
and Bob Veitch, brother of the former
sheriff, would like to have that posi-
tiou back in the family. The position
which is giving them some trouble is
that of Commissioner of Revenue, now
held by II. l.. Holmes, a colored man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

-, rprg PRoBABLITIEs.-For this
,''' reatening weather with possible
s ..wers variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

TANNEY'S HAIR TONIC-The original
u Hair Tonic sold by Stablcr and Company
for the past ten years. Tho largest bottle and
the Best Tonic for % cents on the market
Absolutely, remedy that on account of its
good results, has proven itself to be one of the
best sellers on the market. 1t will complete
~ eradicate scurf and dandrun and cure all
diseases or humor of the scalp. In offering
the preparation to the public, the proprietor
does so with the confident feeling that it will
promote its growth, and in nearly all cases
where it has fallen out will restore il to its
original growth. We Tot only especially
recommend i: for badness, but for falling
hair. J. q. JANNEY,
Stahler's Drug Store, Alexandria, Va.
sep14 2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14
MEETINGS.


Y 0''01
Tie annual meeting of the stockholders of
the SPRING LAKE PARK COMPANY, Of
Virginia, will be held in this city at AZ
King street, SATURDAY, October 10th, at
2:3O p. M. ,onrn
sen12 1ayy4y President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

NOTICE.-To the officers and members
IN of Belle Haven Lodge. No. 23SS.
Knights of Honor: You are earnestly re.
quested to attend the meeting of this lodge
on TUESDAY, September 18th, at o'clock
p. m, as business of importance to every
member will be before the lodge.
sep14 2t r. Fl. MOORE. Reporter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

NANTON FLANNEL, fall stock Just re-
" ceived extra good quality for prices, at
a. g. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-14

A. W. Armstrong p. q. aug31 w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-16

The following instructions will be sent
out at once by the Adjutant General, Sci
den COlnoor:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-16
Funeral OF the Late Everett Small.

The funeral of Everett Small the little
boy who was drowned. Monday after.
noon, while bathing, was held at his for
mer home on Jackson street, "Wednesday
morning. 1t was a very sad one, and OF
the many friends and relatives present
all showed the deepest sympathy for the
bereaved parents.
Rev. j. NJ. Wyman, the pastor of the
Baptist church. spoke with much feeling
over the loss of the boy so suddenly taken
from the world. which was to him SO
bright and full of life. Mr.. Wyman spoke
of the boys carnestness. and personality.
and the depth of his nature. and his
youthful appreciation of his duty which
had grown in him, as he came TO know
better the world.
The flowers We're very beautiful. The
casket was placed on white rug. over
which the flowers We're strewn. On either
side were many floral pieces. which made
beautiful bower over the remains.
Among these were 4 wreath from the
Sunday school. and also one from the
class of which he was a member. There
were also flowers from the Junior Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor,
to which he belonged.
The interment was at China. There the
Borrowing parents took him, to lay by
the side of his little brother. that had
gone before him. "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-16

w. S. Cotton of Lisbon. clerk of the
House. was visitor at the Capitol
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-16

few days ago, business man
came to Augusta. with tickets for the
use of traders. On the face was to be
punched the amount of customer
purchase. When $40 had been thus
credited, the customer was entitled to
81 rebate on photographs at Burgess
or Does studio SO all went well.
Shortly after this, however, man Num-
Der came around with some more
tickets of the same style, which at a
nominal price, he wished to sell the
traders. When he found that some
one had come and been around before
him, and covered his ground, he de-
INJURED. He stated that he had a copy
right on that kind Of ticket, and would
sue anyone who used any other tickets
than his. Investigation was made by
the traders and MI Burgess, who are
OF the opinion that Number is a de-
ceiver. and that he has no right to any
monopoly such as he claims For a
while. there was considerable stir. but
the game now goes merrily on.