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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

PERsoNAL.-Mr. B. Wheatley has
gone TO Portsmouth, where he will at.
tend the funeral directors association.
MIR. Warrington Gillingham and SOD,
formerly OF Accotink but now of New
Jersey, attended the wedding of the
formers niece at their old home yes
/ terday.
Miss Clara Chewing, of this city, is
spending the week with Miss Lucy
Hargrave, in Caroline county.
Miss Florence Seaforth. of Pittsburg,
is visiting Miss Emily L. Elliott, on
south Washington street.
MIR. H. t. Burke, who has been suf-
fering from typhoid fever at his home
on Wilkes street, is improving.
The steamship Germanic arrived at Liver
pool to-day. Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Smoot, of
this city. and Mr.. Gator, of Baltimore, wore
among the passengers.
Mr.. George B. Deeton, yardmaster of the
& W. by at Norfolk, is in this city on
shorl visit to his mother and other relatives.
Mrs. George w. Brown, accompanied by her
son Stuart, has gone to st. Georges Island for
u two-weeks sojourn.
MIR. and Mrs &. w. French, Master Robert
French, Mrs. c. F. French and daughter, Miss
Ida, and mr.. Dunbar Dodson, of Washington
are at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Abbott, of Elmira, n
Z, are visiting Mrs. Abbott's brother, Mr.
james IL. Mansfield, on King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
Armor Plate ct Low Price

READING. Pa Aug. 19.-.J. II. Car.
penter, founder of the Carpenter Ste l
Works, this city, of which he WIS
formerly general manager, says th' t
steel armor plate can be furnished to
the government at a trifing figure
compared with what is now being
Paid. His price is 80 far below lhe
government limit of $500 a ton as 10
occasion the armor plate board much
surprise. Mr.. Carpenter has con Guided
to give an option on the works to the
government. lit is declined he says
be will organize his OWL company and
sell the armor plate at $3.50 per ton,
allowing $50 for profit and contingent
cies. The board has written him that
it will be ready 20 con ider his pro
posal in few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Auditor Price has received letter
in regard to the recent examination o.
the gas works in this city. Mr.. Prick
man, who conducted it, has been sick
and will in few days make report
to the officials.
A miniature cyclone cavorted at the
intersection of King street and the
Strand about one o'clock to-day. II
carried a column of dust and trash
with it. The whirlwind was about
three feet in diameter and lasted sew
eral minutes.
Officer Sherwood reports that last
night some boys scattered tacks on
north Columbus street, near the old
court house AS consequence half a
dozen bicycle riders had their tires
punctured. Broken glass is occasion
ally scattered on the same square by
some mischievous person.
The case of we'll developed dphthe.
rite Group that is recovering in this
city and in which the anti toXine treat.
ment was resorted to, is considered by
the physicians employed in it as highly
corroboia'ive of the effectiveness OIL
such treatment.
The steam yacht Samuel w. Sutton was in.
spected yesterday.
There was no meeting of the Police Com
missioners last night
Chief Engineer Pettey drove TO the fire
yesterday in his fine cart.
Lieutenant Atkinson OF the Alexandria
Light Infantry went to Chapel Point to-day
for the purpose of inspe citing the Third Vir-
ginia Field Band, now at that place
James, the little son of Mr.. Wellington
Rose. who fell out of seeond.story window
Yesterday, was resting easy to-day. The ex-
tent OF his injuries has not yet been ascer-
tuned
A petition addressed to Judge 7 owe of Il 0
County Court, is being circulated in this city,
praying that court to extend Mount Vernon
avenue from its present terminu. north of the
aims house to this city.
The item in Yesterdays GAZETTE suggest.
ing that the chain gang be used in uprooting
wee Is in certain parts of the city has directed
attention to the luxurious growth in certain
private yards and lots which tho authorities
should order to be Immediately extirpated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

RguXI0N.-Tbe annual meeting OF
The ASSOCIATION of the Survivors OF the
5h Virginia Cavalry will be held it
Wa,nIr CON, RAppahannock county ,
Va. on Wednesday next. The asso-
cation viii be called TO order at II
O'Clock q. n. by the president, Major
y A Gdmsley. Prayer by the chap
in. Rev. Fleet James, of Co. A, will
iOow, after which there viii! be an ad-
dr-,- Of welcome by e J. Jones, esq,
Co. B. The response will be made BY
John NJ Johnson, esq, OF Co. D. The
reports OF committees will be submitted
ami the election of officers for the en-
suing year will take place. The annual
address will be delivered by A. Moore,
e,q, of Co D, subject Stuart and his
Cavalry after which thera will b.
short talks and addresses. The exer-
ci,t- wiil be interspersed with music
aud Confederate songs. Arrangements
have been made for reduced railroad
fares to Culpeper and Front Royal from
which places conveyancies will be furn-
shed Several gentlemen of this city
wro were members of the organization
will attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

POLICE CoURT.--Mayor g. L. Simp.
son presiding-The following cases
have been disposed of since yesterday
James Beal. colored, arrested by Officer
Sherwood for maintaining a nuisance in front
of his premises and for threatening and abus.
i've language, was dismissed
Lucy Davis, arrested oy Officers Wilkinson
and Deane for being drunk and disorderly,
WAS fined $3.50.
Cstharine Timbers and Sallie Timbers, ar
rested by Officers Wilkinson and Deane for
disorderly conduct, we're fined 81 so each.
Hsrrie Bryant colored. arrested by Officer
Arlington for disorderly conduct, was dis
missed
Richard Murphy, for carrying concealed
weapons. WAS fined 500.
Two stray cows were turned over to their
owner.
Night Report Last night was clear q, d
cool uutiI about 3 o'clock, when it becam u
cloudy. There were tour prisoners at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

FLOWER LOVERS may enjoy treat
in viewing the curious and Interesting
ghost plant now in bloom on south Lee
street. This shrub is catalogued "Brug-
mansia Arbores," or Giant Ghost Flow
er, aud is also called "Angel's TruW-
petn or Wedding Bells" These
names are somewhat descriptive, but
the beautiful object must be seen to
be fully appre ciated. 1t will be in per
fiction about 7 p. 10. and those posing
GIG Lee street will have full benefit Of
the delightful perfume of it's thirty
lovely blossoms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
Summer Underwear.

K
Esn's Tinted Undershirts sizs A. Price
CO. Now 35c.
| Aon's Colored Light Brown Undershirts
] ~. ~. Price SOC Now 35c
Mems Bslbriggan Drawers, sizes 40
4.4n. Price 55c Now Soc
Mems Bslbriggan Undershirts, sizs 39
r1sss B5c Now $50
Een's French Balbri5gau Undershirts,
40 40 Price 81 so. NowS1. This make
.ovds no mentiou OF praise.
! lot of shout 21h dozen Ladies' Lisle
Thread Ribbed Vests in assorted sizes Price
| Sic. Now 25c
i I lot of 2 dozen Infants Vests. Price
lz4bc Now &c. In light gray color.
pair Boys Knee Drawers. Price 25c.
/ Now sc.
| Summer Negligee.
IA Mems Negligee Shirts, siz, 1Gh. Price
SOC. Now 35c.
Mems Neglsee Shirts, sizes 3 Ia, 4-141h.
Price ST. Now Toe.
8 Mems Negigee Shirts fancy coloring,
slzs 16 Price $3.50 Now 81.
Mems Negligee shirts, light fawn shades,
Size Ia Price 81. Now 75c
3 Mems Negligee Shirts, extra zes, 1S,
49, and 49, Now 371ac.
Summer Neckwear.
II Mems Imperial Scarfs. assorted colors.
Price 25c. Now 15c.
s Persian Four-in-Hand Scarfs. Price
S1.25. Now 75c.
IS Fancy COlored Silk Ties. Price SOC.
Now 25c.
36 Teck scarfs, assorted lot Price 25c.
Now 15c.
lLaules' Pocket Books.
Handsome Pocket Book, trimmed in
sterling silver. Price $3.50. Now $3.50.
Handsome Pocket Book, dull trimmings
Price So rs. Now So
A,vcxet Book, light color and ornaments
of sterling silver Price 81 Now 50 25.
Pocket Books blue, black and brown
Price So. Now So
10 Pocket Books, assorted colors and trim.
mings modern Prices $1.25 and 81 so.
Now 75c.
Fine Corsets.
1 pair D lcate Pink Satin Corsets size 20.
Price S2.55. Now Sl25.
1 pair Black Brazilian Cloth Corsets, size
20. Price 50. Now So
1 p,ir Black Satin Corsets, plain, size 81.
Price Sd. Now 80.
No goods made too nice for hlexandrisns
Twenty-one years OF business experience with
the natives prompts US to make this statement
though other dealers have thought different.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
THE INFIRMARY.-The board of lady

THE INFIRMARY.-The board of lady
managers gratefully acknowledge the
following donations to the Alexandra
ludrmary: A friend (philadelphia) So; f:uit
aud flowers, Mrs Slaughter and Miss Roberts
vegetables, etc, Rev. DR.. Walker, Mrs Ed
ward Dsingerfeld, Mrs. Jenkins and c. II
Hopkins meat, Mr. o. F. Baggett; milk, Dir,
Chares Hoof and Mr.. James H. hob rts; ice
cream. weekly, Mr. Shuman !; ice, daily, Mrs.
NJ j. Carln and Mrs. K. U. Taylor large pic.
TIL Q for ward, Mr.. Clark towels aud cotton
bandsges. Mrs. Sefer Blouse; underwear aud
old linen, Mrs. Hesselius Smith repairing
furniture, Mr.. Domaine repairing locks, etc.,
Mr.. Ayers wire fence Mr.. Steers; books and
papers, GAZETTE, Tines, Southern Church
man, Mrs. Agnew, Mis- Nanni Marbury, Mrs.
King, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Csrlin, DR.. Ashby and
frlends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
win Honor tbeir Dead Chicc

OAK LODGE, l. T., Aug. 19-Exten-
sive preparations are going on among
the Cherokee Indians for pilgrimage
to Russellville. KY. They have secul.
ed permission for 200 Cherokee braves
to march into the State and hold q
weeks celebration in honor of Chief
Watohna, al II place three mics distant
from Russellvlile, where the great war
rior was said to have been killed No
vember Sd, 1749, in battle with the
ShaWnCeS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
MURDER AT MARLBORO FAIR Mos

MURDER AT MARLBORO FAIR Moses
Jackson, a jockey, of Washington, shot and
fatally wounded John Edward Wedge, of
Upper Marlboro. Md, at that place about
midnight last Tuesd.y. Both men are col.
ored. The tragedy was the result of a quar-
rel over a decision OF the steeple chase which
boro fair grounds. Wedge was place in the
hospital cell at the Jail The mao died in
about an hour. Jackson ran as soon as the
shooting was done, but was overtsken by
Sheriff Underwood and Deputy WsIing and
locked up in the county iai!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption.

This is the best medicine in the
world for all forms of Coughs and Colds
and for Consumption. Every bottle is
guaranteed. Ii will cure and not dis
appoint. 1t has no equal for Whoop-
ing Cough, Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneu
monia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Cold in
the Head and for Consumption. 1t is
safe for all ages, pleasant to take, and,
above all, cure cure. 1t is always
we'll to take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
in connection with DR.. Kings New
Discovery, as they regulate and tone
the stomach and bowels. We gusran-
tee perfect satisfaction or return money.
Free trial bottles at E L. Alleu's Drug
Store. Regular size so cents and 81 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

hEING REBUILT.-Work in the
p pl'ned district on the Strand, between
,'1aes ana Duke streets, is proceeding
.aplaIy Already three warehouses
Muse S OF Capt. Herbert Bryant, MIR. A.
-, = nFoeSett aud the Virginia Beef Elk
M - COMMEMORATIVE been reared on
iSs S.'es OF those destroyed. The Old
o'uinlon Boat Club will rebuild IS
.sOl "S they can settle with the iusur-
a1Ve companies, and the wharves in
(Da' OF Messrs. Aitcheson & Bros and
5 ia!' A Deans property are being re,
S S'' preparatory to the erection of
y" buildings by these gentlemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

TIE ALLEGED ASSAULT CASE
Samuel Jackson, father OF Lizzie Jack
son, the eighteen year old colored girl
who charged Jack Washington with
having crminally assaulted her at Not
ley Hall, on Monday night last, called
on Chief Webster yesterday morning to
Illafe as to now to proceed for the ar
Test Of Washington by the Maryland
authorities, the alleged otfense having
occurred in Prince Georges county,
Nd. The old man left the station with
the expressed determination of pro-
ceeilng to Prince Georges county to
lay the matter before the Maryland au-
inortlcs. He stated that his daughter
was critically i'll, and that DR.. johnson,
e'lored, her physician, stated that she
aAd oeen crlminally assaulted, aud
iaa' her limbs bore evidence of strug-
ge having preceded the assault.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

DisoDERLY FEMALE-Some excite
ment was caused on the 1920 o'clock
Nalnonthe electric road from Washing
Uo 10 this city last night by the frantic
Sc'lon OF white woman named Lucy
DaVis, OF this city. The woman SEEM
I'll 10 have lost all control of hers If
ani attacked the conductor, scattering
III !apers aud books all over the car.
ale 'F"n was stopped at Four-mile
.la and me police here notified. Upon
.lc arrival OF the train The woman was
'IAen into custody. Her outcries caUs-
N Sr'a' excitement. This morning
Sae was fined 81 30.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

.,p D,MAGEs.-Herman Fried
etl- t,ruer mrr.naut Of this city,
lander, il-i - ,uit ii Washington
yr'.s,r.'oo5s .,.a,ainst the Washington Post
to' '-2, 80 ns damages ior an alleged
conP'"' ,r,,eI, wnch appeared in the
aoeIou' ,, am. concerning the plain
PIT il'% ~. a .icle, it is alleged, it was
TIL - 'oar the plainuh had been sen
'f'.,d ' a. seven We. ears Imprisonment in
isac'g os Pa. for lnceudiarism, and facts
i9'u' , ynich would lead to the sus-
st 'o,' ,t, he had igDited fire which
pc'ou y ~ ms store in Alexandria a
o.el'' w. ions Tue alleged libelous ar
yr' o'a,rrd in ire Post of July 10,
l9'- u ..l4r nm Alexandria date line,
i's' a nm the caption, Seven Years
sn1 NJ Burr The plaintiff states
Fo' =. man of good reputation,
las' s w. never been guilty Of incen-
W.. ... I' and that the defendant, know
a',' .,'. y llullv published the article,
" .rc4ny jured his good name,
"',,. -, Mm into disgrace among his
ID. ~ customers and friends, and
+, IL i,,red him IN his occupa-
! a., nereasnt and salesman, and
yOl ,ol, rfrriug with his means OF
,a,s,ar = livelihood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
DRY GOODS.
Culled
Bargains.

In our next card issue. August Goth. will
close with miscellaneous leavings Of August
bargains. Dressing has lots to do with the
social standing o. many. Wealth strengthens
the foundation of sociology. Old, shelf worn
goods utilized demoraliz.s responsibility and
gives the wearer the appearance of widowed
soltaran. Feast on culled bargains and
shun the old goods of several decades stand
ing offered at extremely low prices. Avoid
the non-advertiser, he is slow sleepy and his
goods are dusty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

cyptosloN OF A GASOLINE STOVE
~ ..n,.,.iou OF gasoline stove at
~ 4 me-, of Mr.. David A. Makely.
.ootn Henry street, about Clio
l.cs erdsy afternoon, resulted
me probably al burning of the
rlor,j coos, woman named VIII
sm. md tie painful burning of MIR.
NIL. mother, Mrs. Catharine
v.g.ll shout the arms and hands.
I54 ,.ta1.. Of Mrs. Makely and the
oI,4J woman attracted the attention
f,g. ,mplo,es Of the Southern Rail
uy .bols. across the street, who rush
st ofbrir nssislapce. and succeeded in
sr,inyul.ning the fumes, but not be-
@rr tbe women we're injured and the
mooi WORK Of the kir"n@" damaged.
Mr.. Misery's INJURIES - r---.-', out
nv no m-ans dangerous, while the col
o,-d woman. whose clothing was burn
Ell from her body, will hardly survive.
There j. hardly week in which an nc
ciipnt from gasoline 'H'-s'n not
occur. and some of the iis-
Pressing nature. People VINO use these
modern contriyances cannot be too
careful in operating them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
The "Divine Healer" Welded.

PITsBURG, Pa. Aug. 19.-Last
night it was positively announced that
Mrs. Margaret Ferris, widow of the
builder of the Chicago wheel, had been
married in Pittsburg to Francis Schlat-
ter, the divine healer. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. MIR. Ward, pas
tor of st. Peters Episcopal Church,
Mr. and Mrs. Schlatter are now at q
down town hotel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

1t is always gratifying to receive tes-
timonials for Chamberlain's Cole,
Cholera and Diarrhoes Remedy, and
when the endoi sement is from a physi.
clan it is especially SO. "There is no
more satisfactory or effective remedy
than Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy" writes DIR. 4. E
Robey, physician and pharmacist, OF
Olney, Mo, and ss he has used tie re-
NEEDY in his own family and solo it
in his drug store for six years ne
should certainly know. For sale by J.
II. Janney, Druggist, 7Ol King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
Ice Cream Freezers.

We have all the good sorts Of FreeMers'
The white Mountain" and Gem" stand ct
the head of the list for general excellence.
Gem" Freezers holding 2 quarts to 10
quarts each. $1.35 to $4.S5.
White Mountain" Freezers, triple motion,
quarts to quarts each, $1.75 to $4.25.
Larger sizes. with or without fly wheel,
furnished on short notice and at special prices.
Fifth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YosK. Aug. 19-The stock market
opensd weak and with trading very active.
The losses were small except for the inter
national shares After the first sales the
market showed a somewhat stea iier tone.
Sugar assumed the leadership and rose rapid.
ly TO $50. The general Market sympathized
in the rise to slight extent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

10 LAY BGCYCLEs.-Mr. B. B. Smith,
az 1I OF the Common Council from
-, NV o'Fd ward, will some time during
,'- ~ Nonlng tall introduce an ordinance
I'M; . mug Tor the taxing of bicycles in
ss s,s NY One dollar is to be levied on
- 5S lone one aud the money thus collect
gr, ,l1'1 constitute fund to grade and
eie' certain streets an TO keep 9th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

S,, MN AASHED.-A brakeman on the
ii. ,;ahi hallway named Wingart had
wbiia .suY forearm very badly mashed
Or ,ao COUPLING cars at Leesburg day
tsn 'SG ago. The injured arm was at
,er ~ ~ 20 ny DR., w. w. Luck aud al
sbls ivy W made as comfortable as pos
Tn. o; "'osart was sent TO his home 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

BAsEBALL.-The National League baseball
lows: Baltimore 6, Brooklyn 9; Boston =
Washington O; New York 8, Pbilsdelphis
5. The following is the standing of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

,Ian n, ,0e meeting of Jackson Council,
di5sa ' o'oeF Of Mechanics, four can
lions [s We're mi lated aud six sppl.ca-
vas 'oF membership received
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

Sick headache can be quickly and complepe-
" overcome by using those famous it.le pllls
known as "DeWitts Little Early Risers "
Charles Il. Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

Not only piles of the very worst kind can
be cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, but
eczema, scslds, burns. bruises, boils, ulcers
ard all other skin troubles can be instantly
relieved by the same remedy. Charles G.
Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

cbsr,aS, ~. ANorphy. arrested several days ago
Tylo, N threatening 10 shoot George "
Ss0br IN u,i'h Washington street, was 6aed
'ae N ayor this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

BALTIMORE. Nd, Aug. 19-Flour strong
and higher; western super So s5a3 90; do
extra SO 4Us4 co. do family 81 5Os4 rs.
Wheat strong and higher; spot and month
97a.s97Ts; Sept 96%a967s; steamer No 2
rid 94a.s94Ts; southern wheat by sample
92a9-la do on grade 95s3S. Corn firm (;
spot 33Aa33as; month 33laa33A Sept
327ss33; steamer mixed 30+ia31 southern
white corn 35 asked do yellow 35a35la
Oats barely steady; No 2 while, new, 24a
24la; old 26a27 No 2 mixed. new 21s22 !;
old. 22a23 Rye strong; No 2 nearby 50a
SOB; No 2 Western 81. Hay steady !;
choice timothy $13 Scala 90 old. Sugar
firm and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
altxs,,dris @asfttf,
,ou
..n,n,y EVENING. AUG. 10, 1897.
LOCAL MATTERS.

,,,rR pRoBAB1L1TIEs.-For this
WEAIh t On cloudy weather followed by
,ec:iG or e. southwesterIy winds becoming
..'1',,bwester.y'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

New YORK, Aug. -Flour-state and
Western held higher and strong; city mill
patents So 6Oa5 rs do cles So 1Oa5 35
winter patents 81 7oa5 40. Rye -Four firm.
Wheat options opened easier under active
foreign selling and disappointing cables, RAJ
lied to the highest point of the season on a
speculative demand but reacted under resl'z.
lug Sept 93A 1854 Corn advanced active
ly with wheat but eased off toward noon ;
Sept 33l4 a33Ts Oats opened firm and fair.
ly active; track white 23s32 Beef firm.
Pork firm. Lard finer; prime Western
steam 81 90 nominal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

A large line of silk striped Organdies, fine
Lappets and Wash Grenadines. Former
prices l9c and 25c Now at l23c.
A large line of choice open work Lawns
Have sold we'll at l2}c. To close, the bal
ance at SIC.
New additions to &c Lawns from lOc to
l21c goods.
10 pieces 36.inch l2ac Percales now 7c.
We have the best lines of fine Embroid-
cries, Ribbons Laces, &c., to be found in the
market at lowest prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

CHICAGO, Aug -Wbeat-Aug s75s
Sept Sis; Dec s79.; old s55s; May e91s.
Corn-Aug 2S4.a2sass Sept 2sssa2Sa. Dec
SOL. May 33. Oats-Aug 171s; Sept LIS
ais; Oct 1875; Dec 1sEss19 May . lsss21 p
Pork-Aug and Sept IS 571a; 9. SIS 60
Dec IS 70 Lard-Aug and Sept 81 5212
Oct 81 81; Dec 81 80. Ribs-Aug and
Sept SIS OF Oct IS II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19

Market for grain strong and higher, in sym.
pathy with advances elsewhere. Flour is
marked up 25 cents per barrel on Spring
Wheat -four and 0 to Is cents on Winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
STANDARD WOOL BLANKETS

ABOUT oNE-HALF REGULAR PRICES
These are the six months accumulation nf
one Of the best known manufacturers in tnv
country, and are subject to mill" imperfec.
tons. For years they have been purchased
by US during August and sold at very spec al
ly low prices. When we gay Irregular price"
we mean the regulsr retail price, provided
the Blankets are strictly perfect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-19
DRY GOODS.
v oodVard & Lothrop
10th, 18th and T Sts., N. ".
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Dress Suit Cases.
DRY GOODS.

The Dress Suit Case is now
i; considered an indispensable
part of a mans outfit. Women
have also found out their con-
venience. Our cases are built
so as to stand the rough han
ding incident to checking or
expressing them. Following
are some Of the best values we
ever offered:
3-oz. Sole Leather Suit Cases, steel frames
linen lining, riveted on washers throughout,
best brass lock and bolts
22-inch, each ......................epC .OV
a4.inch. ..eb......... :. :. :. S.. so
Better Suit Cases, heavier stock, best lock
and bolt, strong straps linen lining, fteel
frame riveted on washers
a4.inen, each .......... 5000
asi.sb. each ......... ........... 800
Third floor.