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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12
Beware Of Ointmcnts for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when enteriug it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
c, ccpt on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans. as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury. aud is taken internally, acting d.
rcctly upon the b'ood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. In buying Halls Calarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in.
ternally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +. j.
Cheney s. Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by all druggists. Price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the hest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12

New BREwERY.-Deputy Internal
Revenue Collector S. L. Monroe on
Saturday made an examination of the
plant and premises of the Consumers
Brewing Company at Rosslyn, which
will commence operations in few
days. The officers of the company
owning the property were in the city
to-day preparing to execute the neces
sary bond, &C., which must be done
before operations are begun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge j. K.M.
Norton presiding.-The April terp of
the Corporation Court began TO day
but, as anticipated in the GAZETTE on
Saturday, there was no grand jury, the
criminal docket having been rretty
we'll cleared up last February. No civil
cases Of interest came up TO day and
about the only business transacted was
the granting of three liquor licenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12

Holy WEEK-This is the last week
in Lent, called Holy Week, and special
services are being held at the Catholic
and Episcopal churches. At st. Mays
services were held a. and S this m m
ing; at Christ Church at q. M; at
Grace Church at Z a. m. and at St.
Paul's Church at O'Clock this evening.
Tomorrow services will be held $
follows st. Mary's Church at and S
-. m. and $50 p. M; Christ Church at
I q. m. and p m; st. Paul's 5 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12

PERsoNAL.-Judge d. NJ Chichester,
of Fairfax, who has been quite sick for
some time, was in the city Saturday.
he contemplates going to hospital
either in Washington or Baltimore for
expert treatment.
Rev. G. E. Ball having been called to
Connecticut to attend the funeral Of a
friend the services at Grace Church
previously announced for Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday will be
omitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12

CALL ACCEPTED.-Rev. A. p. Saun-
ders, who conducted the service in the
Second Presbyterian Church yesterday,
announced in the morning that Rev.
MIR. Thacker. of Louisville, KY, who
has recently received a call to that
church, had accepted the same, and
would arrive here about the first OF
Nav.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
" AISTS!
" AISTS!!.

Having secured the entire
line of a Philadelphia Manu-
lecturers samples of Ladies
Shirt Waists at less than one
quarter OF the cost to make,
we offer the whole lot, without
regards to cost. We are thus
enabled to offer you the great
est bargain, that # will ever
again be your fortune to get.
We have divided them into
two lots.
The one at 400 contains
Waists that sell at csc, SI.25
and $50.
The other at 69c contains
Waists that sell at $I25 and
81 and $3.50.
This is a bona fde offer. No
exaggeration. Make your Sc
lection early and secure the
choice. They wont stay here
long at these prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section partly cloudy weather TO night; Tues
day threatening weather and probably show
crs Tuesday afternoon or night; rising tenn
tcrature; northeasteriy to oasterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12

CITY AUDITOR respectfully announce
" myself candidate for reelection to tic
position of AUDITOR OF PUBLIC A /.
COUNTS, subject TO the democratic primary,
and solicit the votes of my fellow citizens.
ap12t21 E. +. PRICE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12

FIsH.-Since Saturday about 100000
herring and 500 shad have been re-
ceived here. Herring sold yesterday
and to-day at l.50aS2 so per thousand
and shad at $10a$l1 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12
MILLINERY FOR EASTER.

All the now styles, all tho fresh fashions
all the richest millinery IDEAS are now on
view. Hosts OF Trimmed and Untrimmed
Hats and Bonnets-equal'n g in style the best
in Amortization which We quote the lowest
prices.
For Misses and Children most delightful
assortment
Second Floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12
DRY GOODS.
Wearing Apparel and GIFT Things
FOR EASTER.

The new ready. to wear things show Won
der touches of style and novel prcttincss; the
gift articles comprise rare and beautiful fam
cies-dosigned especially for Easter tide; and
from the lowest grade to the most exclusive
novel they arc marked at most reasonable
prices. Thus it is with the entire stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12

T RESPECTFULLY announce myself q
4 candidate for re election to tho Office Of
MEASURER OF LUMBER, subject to the
democratic primary, and solicit the votes OF
my fellow citizens.
ap12 t2l JAMES l.. AID Ms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12
DRY GOODS.

This big busy store is full of newness and
brightness in its &c ivity with early spring
selling. We have won tho Badge of Success
with our handsome display and variety CT
bargains. Alexandria has never had such
stock to choose from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets All
Druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure 25 cents. Sold by CHARLES G. LENNo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12

ARNOLD's BRoMo. CELERY. Try this
nnrivalod remedy for Headaches, Neuralgia
Sleoplessnoss 10 cants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12
DRESS STuEFS EOR EASTER.
Floor,

BLACK AND FASHIONABLE COLORS
Among them are goodly number of high.
class Paris novelties in single dress lengths.
Charming effects appear in the new Etqmncs,
Grcnad mes, Gauze', and other Open mesh and
Transparent Fabrics. The beauty and qua ity
OF the medium and lower-priced goods arc
unusual Prices were never quite so low for
like grades
COLORED DRESS GOODS.
All.slk Grenadine, A inches wide, $3.50
yard.
Etaminc, 40 inches wide, 75c yard.
Knottcd Etamiue, 45 inches wide 81 to
50 yard
Grenadines, % inches wide, 81 % yard
F,cnch Challis 30 inches wide, 37lhc a
yard
Scotch Check, AZ inches wide, s1.25 I'd.
BLACK DRESS GOODS.
Grenadines, soc to $3.50 yard
Mohar Brillantine, 36 to so inches wide,
SOC TO 81 yard.
English Storm Chcviot, 3S to 81 inches
wide, 75c to 81. % yard.
Silk and Wool NIoussclnc, IS to As wide,
Csc and 75c yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-12
HOSIERY

We are at home in this line and We have
always carried and sod the best grade of
Hosiery in this city. Our buyer, Mr.. T. B
Crosby. wants us to remain at the head of this
branch OF trade. We show over 600 dozen of
Now Hosiery.
The times., 1897-07-04
How Men Iypch.

There is DO saying what VIII happen
when a wave of excitement swamps a
mans intellect. 1 know a man In this
city, quiet. peace-loying man, whose
hie lived IN the Tages of the It.isss he
reads He would not harm a fly. He
would not Kill a mosquito that had bitten
him, or wasp that had stung him.
He would not mash a bookworm. He
once lived in Cincinnati joined a mob
and helped TO lynch a man To this iay
he cannot expisia satisfactorily. 70 Is.t,-
self how be came To do 1t, but he did
it, and that's all there is to It,
Were you ever one OF a crowd moved by
great excitement? You are at first over
come by the feelng OF apprehension You
become atomic. The air seems alive with
something uneanny. Presently there is q
sound as Of cyclone swelling in the dis
taace. You cannot see danger Yea can
rot scent it You cannot feed it, But your
nerves are tense with a fever you cannot
fathom- Your body hegiRs to sway with the
mob. Then your hard sense grows soft and
Illiai,le, and you become a part of the mob,
governed by its Impulses, a victim Of its m
sanity In that plastic condition yon would
as lief lynch a negro as slaughter a bull
In Ohio and the rest OF the iswless States
the way to keep out of Iynciing parties is
to lock your door and stay at home. Don't
go around talking to people.-New York
Press
The times., 1897-07-04
A SUCCESSFUL TEST.
Trial OF the biggest Disappear ring
Gun in uhe World.

Trial of the biggest Disappea ring
Gun in The World.
New York, jury "a successful trial
was made today al Sandy Hook, in the
presence of Secretary Alger and a num-
Der OF army offfners and civilians, OF
the biggest disappearing gun in the world.
The gun, Which has been in place but a
fortnight, weighs fifty-two tons, 1t was
fired successfully tbe carriage raising
the great piece of ordnance nine feet in
the air so that its,roj jeeted over the para
pet, and Immediately upon the discharge
lowering 1T again as easily an d AS grace
fully as a well-pFeportioned giant after
sitting up in bed neInentarily to look about
him might reciine gain.
On the first trial the gun was loaded
for firing in one mi mute and fifty seconds
The actual firing was deferred moment
to let the spectators get te a safe distance
As it was, Gen FIagier was caught too
near by and he experienced slight diff
ficulty afterwards with one ear.
The gunners slsonged out the barrel, put
in ,00e pound projectile and Ats pounds
OF powder, ram,ned homo The charge,
locked the gun, and arranged it for fir
ing, and then everybody moved about
thirty paced away, and at the word
ready" put their fingers in their ears.
Tie firing cord was then pulled. The
great barrel, fifty-seven feet long, rose
in d graceful sweep, aud thrust its nozzle
over the fmaginery paTapet. Instantly,
by automatic action, it was discharged
The projectile was started on its way
and the gun settled smoothly hack into
its bed again. The recoil of the gun Was
neutralized by the two hydraulic cylin-
The times., 1897-07-04
PLANS NOT SATISFACTORY
Permit to Build a Public Eall May
Be Revoked.
Insufficient Number OF Exits Pro-
yided in the Submitted Specifi-
cations-Mr. Thomas Opinion.

1t is probable that the comn1is issioners at
their next board meet ting VIII revoke the
permit recently issued by the building in
spector for the erection of a hall on the
site of the old Rink, recently eurneIl, on
the grounds that the exits pfoyided for
In the plans are not of such size or
number as arc required in a structure OF
that character. Another permit however,
Will In all probability be issued as soon as
tie owners present plans remedying the
alleged defect.
They were requested to revoke the per
NIT several days ago by the residents in
the vicinity of the proposed structure and
at the close OF the hearing referred the
matter to the attorney for the District.
The latter looked into the law upon the
subject and handed in his report yester-
day.
After quoting the statute upon the SUBJ
ject, Attorney Thomas says: ''The ap-
plication Il this case states that the pur-
pose OF the building proposed to be erected
is q hall for a bicycle school or similar
use,' Manifestly the proposed building is
to be used for public assemblies,
''The public plat of square 252 shows
a ten-foot alley, presumably public, inme-
diately in the rear of lots 43, A, and
The times., 1897-07-04
NICoLtNI is DYING.
Life OF Niue. Patn's Husband Ebo-
ing Away at Craig-y-Nos.

London, England, July 3.-There seems
little doubt hut that Nieohni is dying He
is suffering from Bright's disease and
complication of other disorders, and al
though he may live for months, he may
die at any time. From a fliend OF Nine.
Patti, who has just returned from visit
to her at Craig-y-Sos, 1T is learned THAI
her husband is greatly changed in appear
anee. He is terribly emaeiaIed, and spends
most or his time in bed.
He gets up oCSaslonaii1', but is scarcely
able TO totteI across the ICON without help
Both he and Nine. Patti are aware Of the
serious nature OF bis illness, and it is
touching TO see the absolute devotion OF
the Two. Nicolini cannot bear 10 have
her out Of his sight for moment, Sne
sits by him neatly all the time. He Goes
not like to lie read 10, or sung to, or
talked 10, but simply lies listlessiy with
his eyes following Patti around the room.
gicoliul Is AN expert fisherman. and IL
was pathetic to see him the other day
lingering a hook of flies and saying regret
fully, "Just thiak or those sh." Within
the past few months eleven doctors have
been al The castle OF Craig-y-Nos consulting
in regard to the case.
Nine Patti had made great preparations
for entertaining this summer, but all guests,
including the Princess OF Monaco, have
been pct off Nicolini had another hemor-
rh2ge this week.
Nine. Patti was obliged TO fulrml her en-
gagement to sing at Albert Hall on Tuesday
last. and came up to town for that purpose,
but retarnediInihediately after the concert
The times., 1897-07-04
Az unfortunate Burst of sympathy.

The main " ao knew Il AHttleof everything
hooked at tie passenger in the seat ahead
of him and finally leaned forward
Excuse me he said, but yoa really
ought to shake off the cares OF business
aad so somewhere for complete rest and
quiet"
You mind your own affairs said the
other man, gTuffly.
The sympathetic passenger looked hurt.
''0f COURSE he said, '-your case is nota-
lag to me 1 only pnoffered the advicei in a
spirit or frieRdIneSs. At the same tirae
anybody can see ut a glance that yeu are
suffering from too close Confinement
There, now, let up on that said the
g.rGff InaR. Il don't want an y more of your
chsff."
What's usoncy to a man in your conti-
ticn?'' said the syInpss hetic passen ger,
without heeding the rebake
Mighty Httic,'' growled the graff pas
scnger
You'll never pardon yourself for this
neglect. said the sympathetic pasSen ger.
Il wish / ceuhl, . said the sraff nEaa.
what you need is to- get out and drink
In the free sir of nature, said { he syinrsa-
thetic passenger.
"You bet it isl chnckled the gruff man
His chucklc turned to a laugh that shook
kim so thoroughly that something tinkied
at his wrists He held up his arms. and 10.
he was haHdcuffed, Turning to the hori-
fled passenger he hoarsely whispered:
Ten years in the pen, ha, ha, ha.''
And the Sympathetic phiianthropfSt sank
back in his seat drmb with horror. .-Cleve-
land Plain pcaier.
The times., 1897-07-04
The Incorporated autocrat +

Presse1irping bureaus have proved "A
great hcon to authors ard publishers.
10 politicians and everybody who wants
To know what the newspapers are saving
about Them Bot the employees Of great
corporations do not regard them with
favor. Not long ago a young man with
literary turn OF mind published an ar
ticle over his own signature in a st
Louis pap-T In an Incredibly short " 2lile
he received a letter from the office in
New York wanting 10 know why be had
written and published the article. The
writer suggested that the company did
not approve of its employees rushing into
print This position is commeRdahle from
one point OF view. but 1t leaves an open
question as Il, whether a man surren-
ders his Independence as well as his very
life Then he becomes the servant Of a
great corpora ation.-Lonisville Coarier-Jour
nal
The times., 1897-07-04
MIR. BoTro-s HONEYMOON.
he Is Enjoying 1t without His
Aged Bride.

New YORK, July 3.-Nia h0tto, who Is
twenty-One years Old, married Mrs Julia
Irwin, fifty-two years old, al Louisville,
KY, a few days ago upon consideration
OF being paid S25, ,OoO cash. Mrs. irwin
was worth abous S3Uo 900 before she
was married To Bctto Now she is Mrs.
Bouo. and is only worth about S2z5,-
Ooo, but she is happy and probably thinks
she secured a bargain, for Botto is hand
some and she loves him
Young Botuo has come TO New York on
his wedding journey.
He has come alone
Mrs Botto has given him $4,000 10
spend on the trip, SO that he can have
pleasant honeymoon.
This is a new departUre in wedding
journeys, but it has its advantages
No one, for instance, seeing young Botto
eating his breakfast, at q hotel VIII
point him out as yUGng bridal couple
de viii noU re put 10 confusion when lac
registers al the hotel, as ether young hus-
lands invariably are beneath the cold, cab
culatng eve OF tse hotel cferk lie will not
write ''WHl Wife and Botto' in a nervous
hand under the impression that he is put
ting down "WHl BOsto and wife,
The clerk VIII not assign him to the
bridal chamber just because lac may notice
nee grains Ia his hair.
Young Bouto has good thing In wed
ding tIips aud he probably realizes il, or
will hefone he gets Though that S6 600
FoE one thing, he won [ have TO answer
this question a score or SO times ever J
day: How much does 90 love 90 ftsy
dillie wifee, 90 naughty boy?'' He can
wTite the answer instead once a day and
mail IT, That wiIl only Gust TWO cents,
and 1t viii be off his mind
There viii be no awkward Questions
about tie waning of the honeymoon
He can smoke in bed all he wants TO
ard can eat beefsteak and onions with a
clear conscience If Ire is so Inclined.
He can go back To his hotel at a. m.
and hang his shoes On tie chandelier and
DO one VIII cry and talk about going horne
70 mamma
Young Botto's wedding trip is unique,
but it is worthy of imitation.
Il bTidal trip without the annoyance and
Inconvenience OF bride Is about the
newest and gisidiest thing that ever came
down The pike, and Botto LIS 10 be con-
graduated.
The times., 1897-07-04
FORTUNATE Mr.. BRYAN.
BE Is Made secretary OF the a'hiia-

I.s-I4l1i. C'ass3taerclal Aiaseunas.
Henry l. Bryan, weil7kDown young
man, OF Washing: on, VIII become secre-
tary OF the new Philadelphia Commercial
Museums repenfy opened in the presence
OF President Mckinley, entering upon the
discharge of his du: les Tuesday next Mr..
Bryan came TO Washington frcm Delaware
wi h ex-SecTetary Ia yard, when that gen.
tlenaan wss in the Senate, and has served
under him as clerk ef the Committee
on ne judiciary, and private secretary
TO the Secretary OF State.
BY he late Secretary as4aiHe, Mr.. Bryan
was made secret ary OF the Bureau OF
American Republics, and 10y the late Sec
re aTy Gresham, editor OF laws ~ the
STATE Department Only recently, the
Senate, at the request of Senator Hoar.
passed a resolu' ion establishing tie Of
lice OF ass,s ant clerk of the Committee
on he Judiciary, 10 which he was APP
pointed.
The times., 1897-07-04

ders, one on each side of the carriage.
in space of -four feet.
The weight of the gun carriage is $780,
600 pounds, of which j 200 pounds is
counter weight used to raise the pun.
Ihe gun Itself adds 116,00o pounds to
this carriage, a weight OF $50 eco pounds.
The gun had been aimed south atsea. The
smoke from the discharge arose and was
down back upon gunners and spectators
IN vast, dense clouds, but the spectators
had time to run to the eastward of It and
see the projectlle strike the water six and
hall miles away, eighteen seoaasds later.
The times., 1897-07-04

45, and also twenty-nine-foot alley along
the east side OF lot 40 FOR distance
Of perhaps fifty feet. 1t might be well,
in a building OF the character OF the
one proposed to be erected on this site,
for the inspector to consider whether
public safety does not demand exits ON
these alleys"
The times., 1897-07-04

Among the departures from Washington
the past week was a party composed of
Mrs Horton and sons. Mrs n. J. Smith
and Mrs Everett, daughter as.d 500 The
party viii spend She heated term in Stand
ardsyiile, Va, and the Blue Ridge Noun
tafns, returning about the 1st of October.
The times., 1897-07-04
a rainter pals lao Feet.

Philadelphia, July 3.-waiter T. SnllE
van, a painter. of No. 3Se Garden street.
fell from a scaffold, a distance of 40
feet. to The eroGnd, in the Pennsylvania
Railroad train shed this moming and was
Instantly Killed.
The times., 1897-07-04
The Plague at CoastaatinopIe.

Ht Iaa-Ut Ut tV*lSt1stlt tIIiuilIts
london, July IA dispatch 20 the Cen
trail News rroEI Sofia states that owing
TO an outbreak OF pla que at ConstaRtineple
the Bulgarian authorities have instituted
a fifteen Ga vs. quarantine aeaiaS al travel
eTs from Turkey The quarantine went
into effect today.
The times., 1897-07-04
C,ouldnt, BE Worse.

YabsIey--I ] see that somebody has got up
heer sipaoH, said TO be an Improvement
on tht udneral water siphon.
Mudge-Ssid to be? 1t must be.-Indian-
apolis Journal
The times., 1897-07-04
A solemn subject,

'soxecn ytctoria always Iooks so solemn"
You'd look solemn, too, IL you had had
the Prince of Wales for a son all these
years.''-Chicago Record
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-09-15
IwrI,c Smspicions C,..s.

NV OErtNNS, sept. 10 The board
OF health Thursday night announced
that there are ~ suspicious eases in
one bI"cl' down town. Under ordinary
circumstances these cases would not
have rvcn been deemed suspicious but
iN" weeks ago a refugee from Ocean
Springs died 'u that vicinity and since
then the fever has spread there None
of the patients have died nor are any
seriously iIl The board OF expert.
have been studying the cases several
days hut they have not been able Il,
reach definite conclusion aud 10 was
finally decided 10 report the cases a>
suspicious 100 accordance with the
board S. pledge to keep the public fully
10 tt- confidence
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1897-09-15
MOBILE, ALA,
Taking Every prccaution to Guard Against
the Introduction of yellow Fever.


the Introduction of elbow Fever.
MOBILE. Ala. Sept. Every precau-
ton has been taken to guard against
the Introduction of fever into Mobile.
Rigid quarantine has been established
oy land and water, and half Il dozen
persons who got in before quarantine
arrangements were completed have
been sent out of the city to the detcn-
zion camp. located II miles west on the
Louisville a Nashville railroad At
this camp also are detained all travel
erN who came from coast points or
from New Orleans. They must RENAL II
ten days in quarantine. There are sew
rral there i'm detention now.
No train crews are allowed to come
into town.
y close examination bv the ply
>icians here enable the board of health
to say positively that there i no case
of a suspicious nature here in Mobile.
Marine Hospital Surgeon Murray was
here Tuesday night and has arranged
to leave Wednesday morning with 30
truSty men for Ocean Springs To form
q Gordon around the place and TO con
fine and stamp out the disease there as
the marine hospital service did TO the
fever at brunswick, Ga
There is no fever at Scranton. nor as
Ear a can bc learned at no coast point
except Ocean Springs