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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

FIRE.-Early yesterday morning 8
row of small frame houses, situated on
the corner of Payne and Duke streets,
were discovered to be on fire. Tne
buildings are old time ones, and only
one was occupied, and that by color
ed family. They were temporary struc'
lures, erected by the government our
ing the war for the use of colored peo-
pie. Just before the blaze was discover
ed q man was seen to jump from the
window to the ground. AS 1t was dark
il could not be told who he was. Inc
bouses we're rendered untenantable be-
fore the flames could be e1tinguished.
A Young man named Ernest Langley,
who. it is alleged, had said fire would
occur Oh that corner during Saturday
night, has been arrested on suspicion of
being the incendiary. The property
belongs to Mr.. McMinneman, and was
partially insured. The loss is about
800. The fire was undoubtedly the
work of an incendiary, and the fire.
duency of these occurrences, especially
on sunday mornings, is alarming. The
person who fred the buildings was evil
IDENTIFY we'll posted, as he waited until
Officer Beach, who was on the beat in
which the fire occurred, was absent on
his way to the police station with
prisoner. A large hole was cut into the
front of one of the unoccupied houses,
and the building was saturated with
kerosene before being lighted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13
Delightful Summer Tours

Tho Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged two delightful tours to the North,
under the personally conducted tourist sys-
TEN, July u and August Is. The places to
be visited are Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls,
Thousand Islands, Quebec, Montreal, Au
Sable Chasm Lakes Champlain and George,
Saratoga, or the Highlands of the Hudson.
Each tour will he in charge of tourist agent,
assisted by an oxpcr enccd lady as chaporon,
whose especial charge will be unescortcd
ladies. The rate of 500 from Washington
covers railway and boat fare for the entire
round trip, parlor car seats, meals on route
hotel entertainment, transfer charges, carriage
hire-in fact every item of necessary expense
Tickets purchased and not used will BIO re-
deemed at the General Office, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia, not later than two days
before the respective dates of departure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

PERSONALITIES. Honora Stallings
of Washington, is visiting Mrs. Marths
Jenkins on Duke street.
Misses Mary and Eleanor frencn are
visiting relatives in Wytheville.
Mrs. l.. C. Barley has gone to the olc
Sweet Springs to spend the summer.
Mr. c. G. Carlin and family have
! pone to the Sweet Chalybeate Springs
Rev. John C. Amber and MS family
nave returned from Japan, after an ab
seDce of seven years, and are now vislt
ing Mr.. L. NJ. Blackford, at the Eplsco
nal High School. Mr.. Amber, who il
q brother-in-law of Mr.. Blackford, will
spend his years vacation in this coun
Capt. W. H. Fowle, Internal Revenue
Collector for this district, spent yester.
dav with friends in this city.
Ms IT II. Marshall Jones has gone tc
Warrenton to spend few days.
Messrs. ]. S. Rice, George Smith and
Lawrence Risheill have gone to Nor
folk to spend few days.
Miss Nellie Allan, of Culpeper, is
visiting Miss Emerson on st. Asapt
street.
Mr.. Milford Self has returned home
after pleasant visit to Kinsale, West
moreland county.
Mai. A. R. Courtney. Deputy Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia
Masons, was in the city yesterday on
visit to friends.
Mrs. Pryor, of Texas, is visiting her
father, Mr.. A. II. Smyth.
Mai. Holmes Conrad was in the city
yesterday the guest of Maj. R. w.
Hunter.
A dispatch received at this office to.
day from Fredericksburg states that
Rev. W. NJ. Clark of st. Georges Epis-
copal Church, that city, yesterday &C.
cepted call to St. James Church, Rich
mond, to succeed Rev. ]. X. Mason, re.
signed.
Judge c. II. Ashton, of King George,
was in the city to-day.
Mr.. Frank Woodbury., of Beverly,
Mass, was in the city to-day.
Judge Norton and Messrs. J. r. Ca.
ton, S. G. Brent, L. G. Barley, and G..
IL. I>OOlue, VI tue AieAduuTla Ddi, VIII
leave here tonight for Old Point to at
tend the meeting of the State Bar AS
ISOLATION.
Miss Dora Buchanan, of Baltimore, is
visiting Miss Mamie Lyles.
Mr.. T. D. Frawley, of Washington, we'll
known theatrical manager, was in the city
yesterday on visit to his many friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. 3 Marshall have gone to
Atlantic CT y to spend few weeks
Nj Sherman B. Fowler, son of the U. S.
Commissioner of this city, will sail from New
York on Wednesday on the steamer st. Louis
for Europe, to spend two months in Switzer-
Ind and along the Rhine. He will also ride
through parts Of England and Scotland on a
wheel.
Miss Nellie NJ. Shea, of Baltimore, is visit
ing Miss Dorothy R. Lannon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

FUNERAL.-The funeral of the late
Maj. George Duffey took place yester-
day afternoon from st. Paul's Church,
and was one of the largest that has
taken place in this city for number OF
years. The services at the church were
conducted by Rev. p. P. Phillips. The
funeral was attendeded by R. E. Lee
Camp, Confederate Veterans; Andrew
Jackson Lodge, A. F. & A. NJ, and
Oriental Lodge, K. of P. The pail
bearers were ex-Mayor Strauss, NJ. B.
Harlow, W. A. Smoot, Patrick German,
John S. Beach, John T. Devaugbn and
w. Frank Creighton. The interment
took place in the Methodist Protestant
cemetery, and the services at the grave
were conducted by the Masons and
knights of Pythias. A large number
of people followed the remains to the
grave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13
BEyDHB|NS'
BARGAINS FOB MONDAYS SALE.

500 Yards Hamburg Embroideries Worth
&c at &c per yard
1000 Yards Check Eainsooks. Worth &c
at 3as.c per yard.
One Balo Fine Unbleached Cotton. Worth
&c at 3s4c per yard.
500 Yards Percals lengths 2 10 10 yards.
Worth 121hc at 624c per yard.
Is Pieces Yard-Wide Lawns and Dimitys.
Worth 12lac at 6a.c per yard.
$50 Boys Percal Shirt Waists Worth
csc at 15c.
800 Mems and Boys Sweaters Worth
| 25c at 15c.
Pieces Wool Mixed White Flannel.
Worth 16c at 12lac.
$50 Ladies' Laundered Shirt Waists
Worth SOC to 75c at 39c
dozen Ladies' White Washable Chamois
Gloves Worth 81 at 69c.
1000 Yards Shifting Prints. Worth Sc at
3s4c per yard.
800 yards 4O.nch India Linen. Worth
10c at sc per yard.
300 Belt Pins, in Silver and Black. Worth
&c at 1c a piece.
12O Pair Ladies' Side Combs. Worth Sc
at &c per pair.
so Mems Night Robes, Fancy Fronts.
Worth 69cat 49c.
rs Pair Long Wasted Corsets. Worth soc
at 29c per pair.
10 Dozen Turkish Bath Towels. Worth
10c at SC.
1000 yards Apron Ginghams. Worth &c
at 37sc per yard.
% Pieces Heavy ALI Linen Crashes Worth
&c at 37sc.
1000 Yards Mosquito Netting. Colors-
Pink, Blue, White, Green, Cardinal and Buff.
Worth &c at sc per yard.
10 Rolls Heavy Jointless Mating. Worth
20c per yard at Sc per roll.
10 Rolls Heavy Jointed Mating. Worth
121ac per yard at So. 90 per roll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

SKIPPED THE CITY.-Assistant Train
Dispatcher Pulling. of the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Rail
way, has caused some gossip in this
city by vanishing and leaving his bills
unpaid. 1t is stated that Pulling has
been drinking heavily of late, and that
last Saturday evening when he went to
Washington to draw his salary he was
notified that his services were no longer
needed by the railroad officials. He
did not return to this city that night,
and his wife, whom he had abandoned
at the boarding house Mrs. Henry
Simpson, on Duke street, was apparent.
" almost frantic on account of the sud-
den disappearance of her husband. On
Friday Mrs. Simpson was surprised to
find that Mrs. Pulling had also sudden
ly disappeared. The couple, it is said
are in Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

ExCURsIoN.-All arrangements for
the excursion of the Y. M. S. l.. to
River View tomorrow have been COM
pleted. A large committee have been
appointed who will see to the care and
comfort of the large number of ladies
and children, who always look forward
to this excursion. In addition to the
numerous attractions at River View, q
full orchestra will furnish music on the
boat and grounds. Ice will be supplied
free on the grounds. An extra boat
will return from River View at S
o'clock p. M, thus permitting ladies
and children to remain about three
hours longer than usual. It's expected
that all who attend will have pleasant
time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

A HoT SuNDAY.-The weather yes
terday was intensely hot, SO much so
that many people kept within doors.
The rays of the sun were dangerous.
There was very noticeable falling of
in church attendance, especially at
night when the preachers words re-
verberated around numbers of empty
pews. There was also marked fall
ing oil in the number of Sunday visi-
tors. The electric cars made frequent
trips between Washington, this city
and Mount Vernon Park, but they
were by no means crowded. The city
was remarkably quiet, no arrests hay
ing been made duriug the day. To-
ward the close of the day it became
cloudy in the west and northwest and
there was slight fall in the tempera.
ture, but the clouds soon dissipated
and the night became sultry. To-day
there has been a cooling breeze from
the northwest, but the temperature is
still 100 high for comfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13
.Tndge Ashton, of King George, Thu
Plains district.

APPoINTMENT.-Capt. R. F. Knox
was to-day appointed Commissioner Of
the Revenue by Judge Norton to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the death Of
Major George Dufey. Captain Knox's
term will end on the first of July, 1898
On the fourth Thursday in May of that
year the position will be filed at the
general election. The appointee quail
fed at once with Mr.. l.. G. Barley as
his surety in the sum of 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

HIS NATIVE CoUNTY.-The house, a
small log cabin, in which the father of
Mr.. W. J. Bryan, the democratic can.
didate for President, was born, is still
standing in Rappahannock county,
about half mile from Sperryville. At
that time Rappahannock was part of
Culpeper county. About two years ago
Mr.. Henry O'Bannon had the house
photographed and sent a copy to Mr..
BRYAN, his kinsman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13
Available Presentation.

Editor Morrison of Worthington,
Ind, Sun, writes: "You have valu-
able prescription in Electric Bitters,
and I can cbeerfully recommend it for
Constipation and Sick Headache, and as
sgeneral system tonic it has no equal
Miss Annie Stehle, 2025 Cottage Grove
Ave-, Chicago, was all run down, could
not eat nor digest food, had a backache
which never left her and felt tired and
weary, but six bottles of Electric Bitters
restored her health and renewed her
strength. Prices SO cents and $1.00.
Get Bottle at Ernest L. Aliens Drug
Store,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

The CHURCHES yesterday, notwith'
standing the very warm weather, were
fairly we'll attended. at st. Paul's
Church Rev. F. NJ. Burch presided, at
the Second Presbyterian Rev. ]. W.
Graybill, at the Baptist Rev. Mr.. Mar.
stella, and at Trinity Rev. G. J. Harm.
ed. The pupits of the other churches
were occupied by the resident clergy
Last night at the NJ. p. Church Christ
ian Endeavor services were held al
which an address was delivered by
Rev. L. r. Dyott, formerly of this city
Many of the churches, especially
Christ Church, were attended by visit
ing Christian Endeavorers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

RELEAsED.-A telegram was received
at police headquarters Saturday even
ing from the Mayor of Manassas asking
that man named Davis, who had left
THAT place on a train, be arrested, it be-
ing alleged that he had stolen fifteen
dollars from his wife. Davis appeared
at the station house yesterday evening
and ,e himself up, but he was re-
LEI ed by Mayor Thompson. He pro-
diced a letter from his wife in which
she stated that she made no charge
against him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of Saturday night:
Three men, charged with gambling,
were dismissed, the charge not having
been sustained.
A man charged with habitual drunk
enness, were sent to jail for seven days.
The only case for trial this morning
was that of Malinda Level, colored, for
indecent conduct in the street. She
was fined So, or given so days in the
work house.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and warm until three o'clock when it
became cloudy. Two prisoners and
three dodgers werc at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

CHARTERs.-.Judge Norton to-day
granted a charter to the Globe Chuck
Co., the objects of which are to buy,
sell and use patents for device known
as chuck. The capital stock is to be
100000 and the principal Office is to
to be in this city with Mr.. ]. R. Cation
agent. The officers are all Washing
tonians with Mr.. Albert Stephens as
president.
Judge Norton granted an amend
ment to the charter of the Atlantic
Stone Co., allowing the company to
increase its capital stock from 100000
to 500. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

The Poss-HENRY CAsE.-The Court
of Appeals at Wytheville to-day re-
fused a writ of error in the case OF
Harry Poss and Thomas Henry of this
city, who were some months since con.
victed in the County Court of Fairfax
and sentenced to serve nine years each
in the penitentiary for assaultiug Mr..
McClintock. The prisoners
will now be sent to the penitentiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13
Virginia Military Institute.

This old and famous institution at Lexing.
ton, Va, has ever fully justified the wisdom
OF the legislators of Virginia In organiza
ton and government it is military. Its course:
of instruction are scietifc, technical and mill.
tary. Its ideal is eract discipline thorough in
struction. The result is highly trained
body of self.reliant efficient men, who make
their mark in whatsoever profession or occu
patton they engage. In tho American sup
plement of the Encyclopedia Britannica, in
an article On Military Academies, Maj. Gen
o. o. Howard, says among the most nota.
BILE military schools of the United States j!
the Virginia Military Institute. Il ranks nex
TO that at u est Point
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

FAuoU1ER DELEGATEs.-Meetings
were held in Fauquier county on Sat-
urday to select delegates to the demo-
cratic convention to meet in this city
next month to nominate a candidate
for Congress. 1t is understood that
Judge McCabe, of Loudoun, carried
the Paris, Upperville and Rectortown
districts; Mr.. Rixey, of Culpeper, the
Marshall and Warrenton districts, and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13
~GooDs DELIVERED IN ALE4
ANDRLA.
Woodward & Lothrop.
roth, 18th & F Sts., n. W,
WASHINGTON. D. c.

To prevent pale and delicate children from
lspsng into chronic invalds later in life,
they should take Ayers sarsaparila together
with plenty of wholesome food and out door
exercise. What they need to build up the
system is good red blood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

MARROW EscAPE.--Randolph Scott
a colored boy, came near being killed
on Saturday evening about 4:9O o'clock,
while the Manassas passenger train on
the Southern RaiIoad was passing down
Henry street. The boy was playing
near the corner of Princess and Henry
streets, and started across the track,
but stumped his toe, and before he
could recover himselfthe pilot of the en-
CINE struck him and knocked him in
the gutter. He escaped with slight in
iuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

For THE PENITENTIAY.-A guard
from the Richmond penitentiary left
here Saturday evening, having in
charge Michael Thomas, William Quill
and Walter Smith, the two latter being
colored. Thomas will serge five years
and sly months for shooting his wife
and 81 llting her with an axe. Quill
~ serve one year for the theft of a
Ecle and Smith will serve one year
aaliciously sssaulting Alice Rogers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13
A1exa,,aris, 6szette.
MONDAY EVENING. JrIY II. ''"6.
LVUaD .llAIlLGN.

WEATHER PRoBABILTrIEs.-F this
section continued fair and hot weather to-
night and Tuesday, possibly followed by
thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon or night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13
DRY GOODS.

REDUCED PRICES.
NOVELTY GRASS LINEN.
45-inchcs wide. Desirable for waists and
full suits, $3.50 the yard. Reduced from "a.
NOVELTY GRASS LINEN.
Linen embroidery on natural linen ground,
As inches wide, Soc :hc yard. Reduced
from $3.50.
NOVELTY GRASS LINEN.
Two-toncd colors of silk stripes, on natural
linen ground, 80 riches wide, SOC the yard.
Reduced from S100.
NOVELTY GRASS LINEN.
Natural linen ground, overspread with
checks, plaid and stripes of contrasting
shades of silk, 25c the yd Reduced from SOC.
FRENCH ORGANIZE.
The ideal mid summer dress fabric. 15c the
yard Reduced from 25c.
AMERICAN DIMITIES.
2S inches wide, Sc the yard Re'nced
from 12l2c.
KoECHLIN's ORGANIZES.
The very best quality manufactured, 25c
the yard. Reduced from 81 1ac
First foor..................10th st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures
colds, Group and whooping cough. 1t
is pleasant, safe and reliable. For sale
by L. StabIer & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13
CITY LICENSES.

HITY LICENSES.
The attention of all persons doing business
in this city who have not paid their license
taxes is called to the necessity of making
payment as soon as possible. l am now ready
to receive these amounts and trust this notice
will meet with prompt response. I can be
seen at the Mayors Office every morning
from s to o'clock and at any time from (
to 10 o'clock each night. During the other
hours can generally be found at the Gazette
office. LII. THOMPSON
jy9 1w ~ Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.

BARGAINS
'yU MFR REDUCTIONS,
Don Miss the auction bargains in Black
Silks. Ask to see them.
ALI our Summer Wash Silks reduced to
l9 cents
SOC Summer Silks in light blue and lav-
ender, "a inches wide, reduced to 35c. A
line Of 800 light silks to 25c 37sc grass
linens to 25c. soc fine plaid grass linens to
4Oc. SOC silk mixed linens to 35c. Linen
trimmings all marked down.
Hosiery Bargains-l5 dozen dropstitch
Isle hose, 37Hc value at 25c. Bargains in
cotton and Isle hose A splendid assortment
Of tan hosiery
Mating Bargains-A large line of heavy
seamless mattings were zoe or $3.50 per
piece reduced to l5c or Sc per piece.
Merchant Tailoring Experimentation re-
reduction sale in Suits has kept us busy
We still have nice line of $50 suits reduc-
ed to $780, $40 and $25 suits in the SIS line.
A new lot of l2ac Huck Towels.
Our CSC White Bed Spreads is an extra
value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13
SILKS
AT
REDUCED PRICES.

REDUCED PRICES.
% TO 24.INCH
JAPANESE WASH SILKS.
Consisting of stripes and faconne effects,
Harlequin stripes, warp printed effects, satin
stripes, Sc, soc the yard. Reduced from
CSC, 75c, and Soc.
24-INCH PRINTED
FOULARDS AND CHINAS.
Including Persian, Dresden, Monotone,
Antique, Arabesque, and other pretty etlec s.
SOC the yard. Reduced from CSC, 75c and
$100.
22-INCH ALL.SILK BLACK CREPON.
The ideal midsummer silken fabric tor
waists, skirts, and full suits, 65c the yard
Reduced from S125.
PINCH PRINTED CREPON.
Black, navy, amethyst green and brown
ground, with small white figures, soc the
yard. Reduced from S1.00.
First hoor." under skyilght.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-07-13

AMERICAN DIMITIES.
% inches wide, Sc the yard Re'nce'
from 12lac.
The record-union., 1896-09-07
DUTY OF REPUBLICANS.
They Should Return Mr.. Johnson t
Congress.
IPlacer Republican,

lFlacer Republican.
The success Of the Republican Ma
tional ticket in the country at large is
now an assured fact. The disaffection
OF a few Republicans, growing rapidly
less each day, is, and will be vastly
more than compensated by those Demo-
Gratis who will under no circumstances
vote for the principles enunciated in
the Chicago platform.
The election in Vermont, where, If
anywhere, those principles would have
made themselves felt, it's population
being chiefly rural and agricultural, is
an unerring indication of this fact. For
thirty years the greater has been the
Republican majority over 20, 900 in that
State, the greater has been the ma
jority in the country at large. At the
last election the majority was at least
1000 and may reach 10000. This being
so, it is the bounden duty of every good
Republican, who by reason of love of
country loves the principles Of the party,
to put his shoulder to the wheel and by
the use Of every exertion see that the
county Of Placer rolls up a good ma
1ority for our Congressional, Senatorial
and for each and everyone Of our coun-
ty and local nominees on the Repub-
lican ticket.
Hon. Grove l.. Johnson has achieved,
by reason of his energy, ability and
force Of character In one session a ma
tional reputation. There are few we'll
meaning Republicans who do not ap-
prove of his course upon the funding
bill, and we ask each and every one Of
such to procure q copy Of Mr.. Johnson's 8
published letter to Joseph Steffens of
Sacramento. BY the honest and fair
minded voter there is and can be no
other objection to Mr.. Johnson's course,
and his manly, straightforward reasons
as given in the letter for his course
upon that subject are an unanswerable
argument in his favor. A careful read
ing Of the letter will scatter to the winds
every wild statement and assertion
which has been made and will be made
by the Democrats between now and
election.
The record-union., 1896-09-07
RUHSTALLER MEDAL.
Won by Private Howerton After a
Hot Contest.

Private Howerton Of Company E won
the handsome Ruhstaller medal yester-
day at the military rifle shoot, but he
had two or three competitors who
pushed him very close.
Company Els first ten men made 2,126
points, or 85 per cent. Company G's
ten men made 2.O5O, or 80 per cent.
Company Els fifteen men made 3,143
points, or S3.S per cent.
These two companies are proud Of the
days results, and would be pleased to
compete against any two companies of
any regiment in the State, thirty men to
represent each company. They would
prefer to meet Companies and G Of the
First Infantry of San Francisco.
The medal was offered for the best
score of fifty shots made under military
rules. There was a very keen rivalry
between the cracks Of the two COM
panies, and the contest was so close
that it required the last shot to deter
mine who should carry off the elegant