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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Light showers OF rain fell last night
and to-day.
The Alexandria Light Infantry re-
sumed their weekly drills last night.
Sixteen rats were caught in one trap
at the G. r. Hill factory last night.
A meeting of Belle Haven Lodge,
Knights of Honor, will be held to might.
A meeting of the Sons of Confederate
Veterans will be held at the Columbia
engine house tonight.
At the regular weekly meeting OF
Belle Haven Council, Junior Order
United American Mechanics, last night
only routine business was transacted.
The Chesapeake and Ohio canal trus-
tees are asking an order from court in
Washington to enable them to receive
money from the general government.
The republicans of this city will raise
on Battery Rodgers, this evening, a
Mckinley and Hobart flag. Maj. H..
f. Burton, of New York, will make an
address.
The emancipation celebration will
be observed in this city on September
%. The parade will move at 10 o'clock
and march over the principal streets.
Magnus l.. Robinson will be chief mar
shall.
A colored man named Greenmorse,
who was arrested by Sheriff Palmer in
the county on Sunday for selling liquor
without license, was fined $50 by JUS
tice Pelham and in default of payment
was sent to Jail.
A horse attached to a carriage be.
came frightened on King street near
Royal last night and backed the car
riage against an electric car which was
passing at the time. No one was hurt,
but the car was somewhat scratched.
Mrs. Ewing's select school for young
ladies reopened to-day with large at
tendance This is one of the best schools
in this section of the State, as the
parents of the many young ladies who
have been educated there can attest.
By consent of both parties, Judge
Cox in Washington yesterday dismissed
the suit for divorce filed by Virginia
L. Maddox against VIM. j. Maddox,
the 9th of last April, and in which the
papers were withheld from publication.
The democratic central committee of
Washington met again last night and
adopted Capitol Park, North Capitol
and G streets, as the place in which to
hold the ratification meeting to be ad-
dressed by Mr.. Bryan next Saturday
afternoon.
An order was entered in the Corpo-
ration Court to-day dismissing the case
of j. L. Lash against the electric rail
way, which suit was recently brought
by Mr.. Lash for being elected from
car. The company having settled with
Mr.. Lash, the suit has been abandoned.
The case of Chas. Knoxville, charged
with selling liquor without a license,
came up for trial before Justice Kirby
in Fairfax county yesterday. No wit
nesses, however. appeared and the
case was continued. Mr.. ]. n. Greene
was present to represent the accused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

COUNTY DEMOCRATS.-Ther was q
large meeting of the voters of Alexan.
dila county held at Carne school house,
Just north of Ballston, last night. The
hall was handsomely decorated with
flags and banners and Chinese lanterns.
A string band from Washington was
present and enlivened the occasion with
music ola patriotic nature. Judge Liv-
ingston, of Georgia, was announced to
speak, but was delayed at q speaking in
Maryland and could not get there. The
meeting was then addressed by Messrs.
w. W. Douglas, James E. Clements
and District Elector A. A. Lipscomb,
of the county. All the national ques-
tions in the Chicago platform were
forcibly discussed from democratic
standpoint and arguments of all the
speakers were we'll received. In con-
Guiding his speech Mr.. Clements paid a
high tribute to the manliness, honor
and ability of Hon. John F. Rixey, can
didate for Congress from this district,
and appealed to the voters to make q
personal canvass in his behalf so that
the county would give him large ma
jority. He predicted that Mr.. Ri1ey
would be of great value to the county
when elected to Congress. He also
predicted his election by over 5000 ma
jority. The meeting adjourned with
three cheers for Bryan, Sewall and
RiXey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

A SERIOUS DIFFICULTY.-A serious
difficulty took place yesterday between
Jacob Lefo and colored man in his
employ named Thornton. Lefo is a
dairyman and lives on south st. Asaph
street. 1t seems that he came home
from Washington and upbraided Thorn
ton for neglecting TO attend to his
horse. Thornton answered that he had
not had the time, when his employer
became aggressive and called Thornton
some ugly names, finally chasing him
out of the stable through lot into
Wilkes street. When Thornton gain
ed the street he attempted to fasten the
gate when Lefo leveled pistol at him.
The darkey retreated about forty feet
when his employer threw open the gate
And advanced toward the object of his
wrath with the pistol cooked. He
snapped it twice at Thornton, when the
latter picked up " stone and striking
his assailant on the head knock.
ed him down. Lefo was arrested and
brought before the Mayor last night
His defense was that the negro struck
him with the stone before he produced
the pistol. The evidence, however
OF some gentlemen employed in the tan
yard showed that the occurrence was
as described above, and ne was fined
So. Lefo was represented by Mr.
Chas. Bendheim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

DISTURBANCE. Between twelve and
one o'clock to-day two men, named Toll
iver and Briscoe, from Washington, had
difficulty on an electric car. One OF
the men was under the influence OF
liquor, and the sober one called to Off
Ger Hall to take the tipsy man off. The
latter resisted the officer and struck
him, and Mr.. Hall was about to use
his stick, when the companion of the
drunken man caught his arm. Police
Commissioner Strauss, who was pre-
sent, blew his whistle and Officer Proc
tor arrived on the scene. In the mean
time several citizens had come to Mr..
Hall assistance and the two men were
locked up. A large crowd had collect
ed in the street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

CITY DEMOCRATIC CoSlMITTsE.-
The city democratic committee met last
night in Sarepta Hall and discussed
matters pertaining to the campaign.
Chairman J. T. Sweeney presided. 1t
was decided to hold another meeting
on Wednesday night and to invite the
president and the executive committee
of the Bryan, Sewall and Rixey Club to
be present and map out plan for an
active canvass. 1t was also decided to
send member of the committee to
Richmond to meet Mr.. Bryan and es'
cort him to this city and request him
to stop here and make a short speech
Mr.. G. J.. Boothe was selected as the
member to go to Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

LAWN PARTY.-The lawn party al
Burgundy" the home of Mr.. Thomas
Walsh, in Fairfax county, yesterday
evening, was decided success in every
particular. The proceeds, which will
be devoted to st. Mary's church in this
city, were very satisfactory. During
the evening there were dancing and
other entertainments with a profusion
of refreshments. A number from this
city were in attendance. The grounds
were tastefully decorated with Chinese
lanterns and nothing was left undone
which could have contributed to the
pleasure of those in attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

THE WASHINGTON GARBAGE-Mr.
Bailey, the manager in Washington for
Garbage Contractor War6eld, says
not pound of garbage is dumped into
the river from the scows. The greater
part of the garbage transported out of
Washington by scows, he says, has been
turned over to Mr.. A. w. Kintz, who
lives on the Maryland shore nearly OPP
posite this city. Mr.. Kintz in an inter-
view said ''It is not garbage that the
people of Alexandria smell when they
make their complaints, and l think that
fact will be demonstrated when the au.
thorities in Alexandria makes the next
report" The fact that garbage is found
floating in the river and in the AleXan-
dria docks certainly corroborates the
charge that some of it finds its way into
the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

PERSONAL.-Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Mander are the guests of Mr.. VIM.
Lange and family at Fredericksburg
Mr.. Packard Laird, graduate of the
University of Virginia, and teacher of
experience, will open his school at King
George c. II for girls and boys, on the
18th inst.
Mr.. Harry Cation left this morning for
the Westminster College to resume his
studies.
Miss Nathalie Boush is visiting rela-
tives in Winchester.
Mr.. VIM. II. May has returned home
after pleasant visit TO friends in Win
chester.
Miss Lucy Lee, who has been visiting
Miss Kate Conrad, will this week be
the guest OF Miss Carrie Hunter.-W Vim
chester Item.
Mr.. h. w. Avery, of Washington,
and his son, Mr.. J. w. Avery. of the
New York Herald, were in the city to-
day on a short visit to their old home.
Mr.. Avery's daughter, who was re-
Gently married in Atlanta, Ca, to Mr.
Albert Avery, and who has been on n
visit to her father in Washington, re-
turned to-day TO Atlanta.
Capt. ]. I. Davis has just returned
from Altoona, Pa, where he went to
attend the siXtieth anniversary Of the
wedding of his father and mother.
Mr.. John Chilly has returned from a
delightful trip to Europe.
Mrs. Alice Dickerson is extremely i'll
at her home in Baltimore.
Mr.. r. E. Januey, Of Chicago, was in
the city last night. on his way to Hay
market to visit his father, Maj. Z. H.
Janney.
Maj. J. R. Smoot, of Culpeper spent
to day with friends in this city.
Rev. Thos. Semmes is in the city on
visit 10 his mother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

DEATH OF A VENERABLE LADY
Mrs. Mary B. Blackford, widow of the
late VIM. NJ. Blackford, of Lynchhurg,
died early this morning in Fairfax
county, near this city. Mrs. Blackford
was the only daughter and last surviving
child of Gen. John Minor, of Fredericks-
burg, who died in 1916, and was nearly
uinety-four years old, She had resided
for more than twenty, five years with
her son, the principal of the Episcopal
High School, near this city, where
she died, but, though most OF her life
an invalid, her death was caused simply
by the exhaustion of old age. She
leaves six children-Messrs. w. W., c.
Nj. and J.. NJ. Blackford, and Mrs. }.
Churchill Cooke, of Virginia, with
Messrs. B. l.. Blackford, Of Washing
ton, and Eugene Blackford, of Mary
land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. Caillouette, Druggist, Beavers
vile, ILL.,, says: ITO DR.. Kings New
Discovery owe my life. Was taken
with La Grippe and tried all the physi.
cans for miles about, but of no avail and
was given up and told l could not live
Having DR.. Kings New Discovery in
my store cent fora bottle and began
its use and from the first dose began to
get better, and after using three bottle
was up and about again. 1t is worth its
weight in gold. We won't keep store
or house without it," Get a free tria'
a. E. l.. Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

CAPsIzED.-A sailing yacht on board
of which were Judge Norton and
Messrs. Chas. Stuart, Harry Yohe, Bar,
bour Dairgerfeld and David Lannon,
while on her way up the river on Sun.
day evening was struck by squall of
Matthias Point and capsized. The party
had been down the river and were on
their way back to Judge Norton's farm
in Fairfax at the time. AS the day
was warm all hands were on deck but
slightly clad, most of their clothing be.
ing in the cabin of the yacht. When
the squall struck the boat it was about
two miles from shore and the party had
some trouble in reaching land. They
were assisted, however, by some pass
ing vessels and the only damage they
sustained was thorough ducking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

DID Nor APPEAR.-The continued
cases of the twenty-six men charged
with gambling in the county were set
for trial to-day before Justices Lane
and Pelham. A number of spectators
were present when the cases were call
ed, and Capt. G. y. Mushbach and Mr..
S. G. Brent appeared for the accused
and Messrs. l.. Marbury aud r. w.
Johnston for the Commonwealth.
None of the accused men were present,
however, and Mr.. Marbury moved
that their bonds be forfeited-Sl00 in
each case. This was allowed and war
rants were also issued against the wit
nesses to show cause why they should
not be fined for contempt of court in
failing to be present. The cases of all
concerned were continued until next
Friday. Attorneys for. the com.
monwealth claim that when they
agreed last week to continuation
Of the cases it was with the
distinct understanding of the counsel
for the defendants that they should be
tried to-day. The counsel for the de-
PENDANTS, however, claim that there
was misunderstanding on the part of
the commonwealth and that no such
promise had been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

FIGHT ON A TRAIN.-Several Alex
andrians who left this city on the six
o'clock electric train for Washington
yesterday evening became engaged in
fight just as they reached that city
and were arrested. The young men
were more or less under the influence
of liquor and left for Washington to
have lark" On the way they grew
too familiar with each other and finally
got to fighting. The conductor remon-
strated, but being unable to restore
quiet he telephoned for officers to meet
his train. When the train reached the
station the officers were there and ar
rested five of the young men, but the
others got of the cars and escaped.
Those who were arrested were taken
to the station house where they gave
fictitious names and left so each for
their appearance. No one was hurt
during the row.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

SOME EXCITEMENT was caused on
south Washington street, near Frank
lin, last night by woman named Ida
Evans, who was under the influence Of
liquor and who had been slapped by q
man for cursing his wife. 1t seems
that man named Burt Mankin, who
is friend of the woman, had drawn
a knife on an acquaintance in fit Of
jealousy. Mankin was arrested and
this morning was fined So for assault
and 81 for contempt of court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

ANOTHER HoLDUP.-Mr. Harry Gray
was approached by three tramps on
Queen street yesterday afternoon and
his money demanded. A pistol was
thrust in the young mans face: Before
accomplishing their OBJ ect the highway
men were frightened of. MIR. Gray
Was collecting money. and had doubt
less been watched by the tramps. The
police so far have been unable to lind
the highwaymen,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

ENTERTAINING MINoRs.-LauraCole.
man, white woman about fifty years
of age, was brought before the Mayor
last night charged with entertaining
minors at her house. The evidence
was positive against the woman, among
those who testified as to her conduct
being a fourteen.vear-old boy. She
was fined $40. Complaint is often
made of the fact that certain women IN
this city tolerate minors in their houses,
and all who are convicted will be fined
accordingly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

STOLEN JEwELRY-A thief, evidently
some one familiar with the premises of
Mr. George Appich, on King street,
entered his house yesterday, and stole
a gold watch and chain and necklace,
which were in box in bureau drawer.
There were about 5000 in the drawer
which the thief failed to discover. Last
night Policeman Ferguson arrested
John Howard Randolph, colored
waiter, in the employ of MIR. Appich
on suspicion. He was brought before
the Mayor this morning who continued
the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

F1RE.-A slight fire occurred about
1:30 o'clock to-day at the Virginia Beef
Extract Company's building at the foot
of Prince street. The fire was caused
by a defective flue leading from the
furnace, but the flames were put out
by Mr.. L. B. Clarke, the superintend.
emit, before much damage had been
done. Mr.. Clarke saw smoke issuing
from the hue and soon cut the boards
away so that he could get at the fire
He also hurriedly moved some ma
chiuery which stood just over the fire
and saved it from damage. The works
are Just getting into operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

AssAuLTED.-Ella Davis, colored,
was assaulted on Henry street about
seven o'clock this morning by James
Lewis, colored. Lewis placed stone
"ooul the size of an egg in handker-
ehlei, making 81 slupgshot, and struck
sne woman terrible blow on the head
" os ran, making tracks in the direction
y, NorIh West Alexandria. He was
t ti.e.,'u oy some colored men, over
I IT, ana turned over to Constable
it, ''a.; He was taken before
' :uS Love]oy who committed him to
jan 10 await the woman's injuries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

The regular meeting of the Christian
Endeavorers Society was held last night
at the M. P. Church, when the reports
of the officers were received. The
Sunday school committee made a sta.
tistical report showing that of all the
children OF the families attending the
church there were only II who did
not attend Sunday school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

OFFICES REMovED.-The offices of
Auditor J. K. Swartz and Chief Engi
neer D. ]. Howell, of the electric rail-
way, will be removed from this city to
Washington during the week. After
the removal of these offices the company
will be represented in this city by Mr.
]. E. King, who has recently been ap-
pointed station agent here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

FuNERAL.-The funeral of Miss
Elizabeth Smythe took place this
morning from st. Mary's Church and
was largely attended. The services
were conducted by Rev. Father Bowler
and the pallbearers were Messrs. Thos
Lannon, NJ. Ahern, Thos. Scott, W. F.
Carne, II. ]. Nevett and E. F. German
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

THE M1NsTRELs.-The New Orleans Pied
y,,nc says of Barlow's Minstrels who appeared
there Thursday night: "How the performer
of twenty-five years ago have wondered at
last nights performance A lite burnt cork
and banjo once constituted a performer,
while now it requires all the present grandeur
of Il colossal attraction like Barlow Brothers
Minstrels, to satisfy the public. No aggrega-
ton of stars cast their rays brighter than do
Barlow Brothers magnificent aggregation of
stsr performers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of last night
James Steuernagel, charged with dis
orderly conduct, was dismissed for want
of evidence.
VIM. Davis, colored, charged with
keeping q vicious dog, was told he
could pay So or have the animal killed.
Jacob Lepo, charged with assaulting
q colored man named Thornton with q
pistol, was fined $40.
Lewis Carr, colored, charged with be-
ing drunk in the streets, was fined 81.
Laura Coleman, charged with indie
cent conduct, was fined $40.
A white woman, charged with allow
ing COW to 50 at large in the streets,
was dismissed.
The following cases were disposed of
this morning:
Isaac Napier, VIM. Williams and
Arthur Lee, colored boys, charged with
gambling, were fined 81 each.
Dennis Napier, colored, charged with
being drunk and disorderly in the
streets, was fined 81 so.
Ida Evans, charged with disorderly
conduct, was dismissed.
w. d. Mankin, charged with assault
ing VIM. Baggett and for contempt of
court, was fined so or given 20 days on
the chain gang.
John Randolph, colored, charged with
stealing watch from George Appich,
had his case continued.
Mary Dixon, colored, charged with
keeping'an unlicensed dog, was fined
81 and compelled to procure a license.
Alpheus Wood, colored, charged with
stealing pair of shoes from a colored
man named Harris, was fined 81.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and mild until about - o'clock, when
it began to rain. Five prisoners and
one ledger were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
.,1r rain: clearing by Wednesday after
-. cooler: winds becoming northerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures
colds, Group and whoopiDg cough. 1t
is pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale
by L. Stabler s. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

TANNEY'S HAIR TONIC-The original
y Hair Tonic sold by Stablcr and Company
for the past ten years. The largest bottle and
the Best Tonic for 25 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 m rket. It will complete
ly eradicate scurf aud dandruf 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 1t will
promote its growth, and in nearly all cases
whore it has fallen out will restore IL to ITS
original growth We not only especially
recommend it for badness, but Tor iaiiins
bo;r j. b. JANNEY,
stabler's Drug Store, Alexandria, Va
sen1t 2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

Dr.pcRArIc CLUB MEETING.-The
..aatly meeting Of the Bryan-Sewall
o"3 Rixey Club was held last night at
me- Clubs headquarters in Sarepta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15
DRY GOODS.

FALL AND
WINTER STOC|;,
Our buyer, Mr..
Louis Eichberg, is at
present making his
rounds in the North
ern markets laying in
an extensive Fall and
Winter Stock. Be on
the alert for it.
In anticipation of
our large incoming
stock we won't pom
der and reflect how to
mark goods. We'll
make a bold, deter
mined, decisive cut
q cut that will startle
you.
The act of eviction
must take place. We
must be dispossessed
Of many dollars worth
of goods before the fall
season starts.
Short, sharp, deci-
sive prices will do the
work and we mean to
have the work done.
Come and see for
yourselves that what
we say is not Idle talk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

FOR RENT.
SIX.ROOM and BATH BRICK HOUSE.
Oriol window. Buff brick and brownstone
Side garden. Healthiest location. Fine view.
ALI modern improvements. Convenient to
local depot aud electric road. If rented at
once only $15.
WHEAT & SUFFER-,
1905 Pennsylvania ave., Washington, D. c.,
or AT S. Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va.
sep1 3 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

EINFST MOCHA JAVA, MARACAIBO
Il La Gusyra. Santos and Nuita Rio Cotfees
reShly roasted. st J. @ MILBURN'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

MEMS WORKING GLOVES, sll grades
Iva and prices, now on Eand at
A, G. SLAYMAKER.