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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Henry Strauss ant
family left here to-day for Charlottes
vile, where they will spend few days
| going from there to the White Sulphur
Springs.
Misses Grace, Lee and Mabel Mason
are the guests of Miss Maggie Gaines
/ in Culpeper.
| Rev. Father F. x. Mccarthy, of ST.
Mary's Church, is suffering severely
from rheumatism and is confined to his
| home.
D.. Bedford Brown has returned from
Capou Springs.
Mrs. W. B. Dalnger6eld left to-day
to spend a few weeks at Keswick.
Miss Mary Grillbortzer is visiting
friends in Northumberland county.
DR.. James I. Vance, of Nashville,
Tenn, is expected to visit this city
next week.
Miss CARRIER, who has been visiting
Mrs. John R. Chapman, has returned
to her home in Baltimore.
Dir. ]. G. Howard and Mrs. Donna
Rollins, Mrs. ]. II. Bitzer's sister, were
married at DR.. Bitzer's residence this
week by Rev. J. E. Thacker.
Mrs. 81. NJ. Lewis, OF Charlottesville,
and her little daughter Julia are visit.
ing at the home of Mrs. LIS parents, Mr..
and Mrs G. B. Cochran.
Miss Lille McCracken has gone to
Brandy station to spend the summer.
Mr.. George Bryant, who has been
conducting the Curry boarding house,
at Manassas, expects to move to Alex
andria this week, where he will con-
tinue in the same business. Mr.. R. A.
Sinclair, of Alexandria, this week visit
ed relatives and friends here. Mrs.
CHARLES Fitzsimmons, of Alexandria,
was the guest of Mrs. George Fitzsim-
mons The latter part of last week. Miss
Connie Crump, of Alexandria, was the
guest of Mrs. L. n. Muddiman here last
week. Manassas Journal.
Miss Lucy Burman left to day for the
Soath, where she will spend her vaca-
ton.
Col. Del. Kemper, late consul at
Annoy, has reached San Francisco and
is expected here in few days.
Capt. Albert Bryan and family are
spending few weeks at Catlett's.
Miss M. E. Slsymaker left yesterday
for Hamilton to visit her aunt, Mrs.
Helm.
Misses Maggie Kind and Lillian Ham
mond, of South Carolira, who have
been visiting friends in this city, left to-
day for Baltimore.
Albert B. Dinwiddie, formerly of this
city, was married last week to the
daughter of DR.. Summey, of the South
western University, at GAINESVILLE,
Tenn, where Mr.. Dnwiddie has been a
professor for some time.
Miss Bette Keys left this evening for
Wiehle for two weeks stay.
Mr.. Herbert Goodrich, OF this office,
left this evening for Brandy station,
where he will spend the next two
weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

GOSPEL TENr.-The meetings at the
gospel tent, corner of Payne and Duke
streets are still being attended by large
and appreciative audiences and much
interest is being manifest. The tent
this season ia much more commodiously
arranged than on former occasions, be-
ing fitted up with new benches with
easy back rests to them, and every one
finds it not only pleasant, but prof
table place to spend an hour each even
ing listening to the gospel in sermon
and song. Tomorrow evening Miss
May Carrigan, the little missionary
who has always attracted such large
audiences, will be present and speak
and sing. All are invited and urged
to come to hear her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

CHAPEL POINT WHARF.-Justice.
Hagner, in Washington, yesterday de-
MED the application of Capt. Z. S. Ran.
dali for an injunction against the Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hall Steamboat
Company TO restrain the latter from
making use of the wharf at Chapel
Point. Judge Hagner, in making his
decision, said he could not, from the
evidence, consider the wharf at Chape
Point new one, but that it was an
old wharf, and that no one could shut
the road and other ways leading to it
that the owner, Lancaster, had rights
which could not be destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31
POLICE CouRr.-Mayor G. L. Simp

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor g. L. 6imp-
SON presiding.-The following cases
have been disposed of since yesterday
Sarah Alexander, colored, arrested
by Lieut.. Smith charged with being
drunk and disorderly, was dismissed.
Henry Washington, colored, arrested
by Officer Young for escaping from the
chain gang, was sent back to the gang.
Frank w. Brawner surrendered him.
self to Sergeant Smith for shooting
George Cleyeland, and his case was
continued
by officer Knight for disturbing q re-
lisious meeting. was dismissed.
Silas Dickerson. colored, arrested BY
Officers Belts and Beach charged Will
assanlting and beating Caroline vii
liams, wss dismissed. :,
Nancy Webb, colored, charged witt
an assault on Margaret Corbin, wa
fined %. -
Night Report.-Last night was olea
and cool. Five prisoners and thre'
| dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

FIRE WARDENs.-TheB Board of Fire
Wardens held their last meeting at the
Hydraulion engine house yesterday
evening. All outstanding bills were
audited. The Hydraulion hose wagon
was ordered to be revarnished. The
board passed resolutions thanking the
Washington Fire Departp eDt for their
prompt response for assistance on the
night of the disastrous fire June 3;
also TO the Washington Steamboat
Company for their kindness in convey
ing the Washington fire company's APP
paratus to and from Alexandria gratui-
tously. The petition of the drivers Of
the department for 10 days. leave of
absence annually, with pay was re-
ferred to the City Council, with the APP
prevail and request of the board that
it be granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

THE COLLECTORS OFFICE.-Mr. Park
Agnew, collector OF internal revenue
for this district. was in the city today
having been in Washington most all
the week on business connected with
the department. He says the office
of collector will be removed from
Lynchburg to this city and that the re-
moval will be made ABOUT the same time
that Col. Brady removes his Office from
Richmond to Petersburg. This will
bring a number ofgovernmen, offices to
this city. The office will be located in
the Custom House building where il
once was and which can soon and
easily be fitted up for such purpose.
Under ths recent civil service order
issued by the President, Collector Ag.
new, having already appointed chief
deputy, will be entitled, under the or
der, to name one more appointee in his
Office, whom he will designate as cashier
In addition he will appoint four stamp
clerks. or deputies-one at each OF the
following named places: Alexandra,
Danville, Bedford City, and Martins
Vile. The salaries of these officers are
fixed by STATUTE, and are 5000 per yer =
each, at MartInsvlle and Alexandria,
81 400 ut Danville, and 1920 at Bedford
City. There is no law, however, pre-
venting field or division deputy from
acting as stamp deputy, and it is very
probable that the higher salaried men
will 20, and the new appointees be Sc
lected to fill their places at the salaries
they are now receiving. Collector Ag'
pew has not yet finally decided upon
the personnel of the new appointee',
as they will hardly be expected to
qualify before the 1st of Septembe r
Both he and Coloael Brady are fairly
deluged with applications, but if they
have committed themselves, they aro
not yet ready to make the fact public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

BOTH VESSELS AT FAULT.-Iu the
case of the schooner Ruth 4. Price
against the steam tug Peerless, cross
libel in a case of collision which occur
red August 2, 1895, on the Potomac
river, near Quantico, Judge Morris, in
Baltimore, yesterday rendered an opin-
ion in which he decides that both yes
sells were at fault, and directs the dam
ages to be divided. While the tug
should have stopped and reversed, in.
stead of keeping on at full speed, the
schooner was in fault for changing her
course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

CRAB PICKING-The crab-pieking
given by Mr.. Jacob Brill at his res,
taurant at the foot of King street last
night was . decided success. The
crabs were cooked to perfection and
were done full justice to by the large
crowd present; the crustaceans disap.
pearing as if by magic. Mr.. Brill
served his friends in his usual polite
and accommodating manner and seem
ed to enjoy the occasion even more
than those who were engaged in dis
sectine the too hsome Potomac red
hiris.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

A PLEASANT PARTY.-A very pleas
ant party was given last night by Mrs.
Dora Loven, at her home on upper
Duke street, to her sister-in-law, Miss
Emma Loven, who left this morning to
spend the remainder of the summer
with relatives in Fauquier county. The
evening was spent in social converse
ton, instrumental aud vocal music and
doing Justice to the many good things
that were served as refreshments. Al
late hour the guests departed. oomph
meuting the hostess and wishing MISS
Emma pleasant visit and safe return
Among those present were Mr.. ane
Mrs. John Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs. 5; +
jackson, Mrs. Thomas Fairfax, MIS-
Lucy Davis, Mrs. Belle Penn. Mrs. Eilt
Davis, Miss Emma Penn, Miss Etts
jackson and Mr.. Elm lore Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

BIDS OPENED.-Mayor Simpson to-
day opened the bids for the removal OF
night soil. The bids were more numer-
Gus than for some time and the figures
offered were higher. The bids were as
follows Odorless Excavating Co. Sl75,
Frank Peyton 1925. G. w. Bell $3.50,
Sidney Hamersly 1925, Peyton F. Hall
1929, and Jas. W. Langley 1920, 26.
The contract, which is for two years
was awarded to Mr.. Langley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

The MARKET to-day was we'll sup
piled with all kinds of summer vegeta-
bles. Blackberries and whortleberries
were in abundance and prices are low.
Good peaches were scarce. Vegetables
were lover in many instances and a
quantity of them were left over unsold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

COPIES OF ALEXANDRIA WILLS
FILED.-An exemplifed copy of the
will of the late Frank E. Corbett, OF
this city, was filed in Washington yes.
terday. The provisions OF the will
have been published 10 the GAZETTE.
An exemplifed copy of the will of
the late Henry Green, OF this city, was
also filed in Washington yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

A BURGLAR.-A little daughter of
Mr.. Jonathan Pierpont, who lives on
upper King street, was sent to her
room last night TO close window.
When she entered the room and at
tempted to raise the window shade a
man seized it and later jumped from
the window. The little girl could not
tell whether the man was black or
white,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31
or RoANoKE-The Alexandris

For RoANOKE.-The Alexandra
city and county delegates will leave
Alexandria for the Roanoke conven.
ton on Tuesday August 10th, at $50
a. m. The Loudoun delegation will
90 down on the same train. The fare
for the round trip will be Sc 40. Hotel
accommodation will be from 50 to S.
per day and the boarding houses will
charge from 81 to $3.50 per day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

BAsEBALL.-The National League baseball
games played yesterday resulted as fol.
lows: Baltimore 10, Washington IL; Boston
7, Philadelphia 3; Cincinnati s, Cleveland 2
New York 8, Brooklyn 1; Pittsburg 7, Chi
csgo 5; St. Louis 7, Louisville 6. The fo!-
lowing is the standing of the clubs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31
DRY GOODS.
Harvest Of
Bargains.

The month OF August is our clearing time
We Gull our stock and throw out all small and
broken assortments. The price we make
moves the article. We want the space for
winter goods to receive in September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

Soft Shell Crabs on toast and fresh Norfolk
Oysters in all styles at Ramnlel's Restaurant.
All orders through Home Telephone, No. SO,
will receive prompt attention. Dining room
open on Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

If you wish a Iare treat try some of our
Cream of Clans, something new, served 81
Pammel's with our own homo made catchup
Families supplied. Orders through Home
Telephone, No SO. will receive prompt at
tention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

Il. +. MISSION NoTEs.-Mr. A. J.
Groves. ST., will conduct the mems
meeting to night at 7:45 O'Clock.
Tomorrow at 4 p. m. Rev. L |. Mo
Dougle, pastor OF Trinity M. E. Church,
will preach in the auditorium. After
this service very important meeting
OF the workers" will be held and a
large attendance is expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

CurRcH SERVICES, &C., TOMORROW
CHRIST Church.-Services at II g. IN
nd Gas D. m. by Rev. S. A. Wallis.
rs s. Paaps Church.-Services at II q
- nv Rev. P. P. Phillips.
- Grace Church-11 a. M. morning
.aTyice: s p. m. evening service. by
Rev c. Z. Ball.
ne :, Wary's Church.-Mass at "a. m
Last mass and sermon at 10 a. IN.
Tegpers at 40 p. m.
~ Emanuel Lutheran Church.-CorneI
c,meron and Alfred streets.-Sunday
oG',l Of 10 a. m. Services at IL 8. m
~ English by Rev. J. NJ. Eberlein.
- <scond PRESBYTERIAN Church-Sunday
-obool at 9:l5 a. M. Preaching at II a.
by and p. m. by Rev. J. E.
@mtist mch.-Preaching at II a.
and S p m. by Rev. J. II. Butler.
Communion NJ morning service.
Triaitg Meth. Epis. Church.-Sunday
school ut $3.50 a. N. and 3 p: m.
services at II q. m. by the pastor Rev.
= + McDougle. Epworth League ser.
:, ,-ice az 7:3O p. N. Communion at
morning service.
Nth. Epis. Church SOuth.-9:l5 a. m.
sunday school. Services at p. m. by
Rev. ]. 7. Williams.
= JIHaqe Chapel, NJ. E Church South
cihhon street near Alfredo a. m.
class meeting. Service at s p. m.
bel Raq Chapel. " E. Church South
praarhing at $50 p. m. Rev. J. Il.
Wis Prayer meeting Wednesday at
M ,Iefi. Prot. Omch.-9:15 a. IN.
sunday school. Services at II q. M.
and p. M. by Rev. F. T: Benson.
christian Endeavor topic service at 7:l5
= Free Methodist Cnurch-Lee street,
mar Understanding at II a. m
and at 40 p. m. by Rev. o. D; Seward.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
.oms AT / p. m. Service of prayer and
raise with short address.
Aims House service at 3 P. M.
Meqds Chapel (colored).-Sermon at
ROBERTS 81 r' Chapel, NJ E. Church (colored)
Preaching at II a. III, and at 7.3O p. In.
hv Rev William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31
DRY GOODS.
Our August
Bargains.

Ladies' Lisle Vests, silk tapes Worth 25c.
Reduced to 10c
White French P. KS, heavy cords. Worth
25c. At 1870.
Ladies' Fast Black Seamless Hose &C.
Figured Lawns that were Sc, 10c and
1915, now &c.
Figured Organizes that were 121ac, 15c
and 18c, now SAC.
Gents Sweaters at 15c.
Gents English Gloria Cloth Umbrellas soc.
Boys Sweaters at lac.
Boys Shirt Waists, small sizes, sc.
Fine India Linen Remnants at sc.
Case Indigo Blue Prints, fast colors, sc.
Gents CheViot Working Shirts 21c.
Ladie,' Shirt Waists 19c.
Satin Check Nainsooks. Worth 1Oc. At Sc.
Case Apron Ginghams 3a.c.
Soft Finish Bleached Cotton at 3aac.
Bleached Canton Flannel Remnants at &C.
Good Quality Shaker Flannel OF 43.c
Valenciennes Laces &c per yard.
Unbleached Cotton at 3a.c.
Red Mosquito Netting at sac.
Gents ''Cast Iron" Unlaundered Shirts, g..
ply linen bosom, reinforced back and front.
Toe value, for 39c.
Curtin scrims at 3aac
Case Light Shifting Prints at 3&.c
No. 40 All Silk Moire Ribbons at Ice.
White Finishing Braids at &c.
India Linen, 40 inches wide, at 6aac.
Bates seersuckers. 1870 value, for 6a4c.
Zephyr Dress Ginghams at 73ac.
Gents Laundered Percale Shirts for DC.
Gents Celluloid Collars sc. Cuffs 10c.
Pure White Pearl Buttons sc.
Remnants OF Black Saline sc.
Palm Fans 1c
Buttermilk Soap &c.
Heavy Unbleached D7lls sc.
Double Bacg Corset Clasps &C.
Gents Colored Sweaters, large collars, 29c.
Table Oil Cloth 15c.
Shelf Oil Clio h &c.
Plaid Fringed Towels &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31
a1exanaria 4asette,
s,rrRpAY EVENING, JULY 81. 1897.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABLTTIRs.-For this
s.ct,on generally fair tonight and Sunday ;
y.esterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

The Light House at Smiths Point has
been completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

Row IN CHURCH.-About lo:45
o'clock last night the southern end OF
Ice street and ali that neighborhood
was thrown toto state OF excitement
nv cries of murder ~ police" &c.
People rushed to their doors and win
dows and Il crowd started for Zion
Church colored, where 0 business
meeting was being held. The excite.
ment continued and it was reported
that woman had bsen killed in the
church. but as the meeting was being
held in the basement and the entrance
thereto was down steep fight of steps
in dark side lot no white man would
vsnture to ascertain the cause OF the
alarm. The negroes, men and women,
ran ND snd down the streets and 10 and
out of the church and held heated con-
rersstions on The sidewalk, but when
ever white man would appear
and ask the cause Of the disturb
ance they would Immediately be-
come As dumb as oysters. After
the excitement had continued for half
an hour and large crowd bad gather
ed, Officer Knight, who was not on
duty, but who lives nearby, arrived
and entered the church followed by q
few white people, whom some fthe ne
groes wanted to keep out. The officer
asked the cause Of the disturbance and
was told by Preacher Johnson, who sat
at table surrounded by number OF
his flock, that female member Of the
church having disobeyed the rules CT
the association had been forcibly eject
ed and that soon thereafter her father,
Rawley Williams, had rushed into the
church, declaring that an attempt had
been made to murder his daughter and
had broken up the meeting by his dis
orderly behaviour. The irate father
WAS then put under arrest and taken to
the station house and the preacher was
notified to be present at the Mayors Of
fee this morning as witness. The ex-
element then gradually subsidized and
the crowd Dispersed. The evidence
this morning was to the effect that the
woman in the case, Caroline Williams,
had been expelled from the church for
dsorderly conduct. and had proceeded
as far as the front door where she stop
ped for the purpose OF ventilating her
wrath upon the moderator and the con.
gregation. At this juncture the door
was closed by Silas Dixon, but the wo-
man Immediately reopened it, claiming
that Dixon had struck her In the face
The charge Of assault could not be SUD-
stantiated. Later her father, hearing
OF the trouble. repaired to the church
for the purpose Of wresking his veI'
g4ance upon Dixon and began search
for him. The father, however. was
stopped as soon as he entered the
church by several male members OF the
congregation and held until the excite
ment had abated. The Mayor dismiss
ed the case.
The frequent disorderly conduct.car'
ried on at this church at late hours o.
the night, is being complained OF BY
the neighbors aud threats are madel te
present the matter to the city authorl
ties or to the grand jury. and ask &c
have the nuisance abated.
The failure of the police, who were
on duty in that beat last night, to res
pond VIII sn all the excitement and dis
order WAS going on Was criticized by al
the residents, particularly the women
OF the neighborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31
Hosiery.

Is pair Ladies' Hermsdorf Black Hose
Size 9 Only. Price 25c. Clearing up sale 15c.
4 pair Ladies' Tan Hose. Size 8. Price
25c. Now 15c.
, pair Ladies' Tan Hose Size s. Price
SOC. Now 25c.
8 pair Ladies Tan Hose siz, 10. Price
25c. Now 15c.
2 pair Iades's Tan Silk Hose. Size Sla.
Price 81. Now SOC
@rALL DURING THE MONTH OF AU.
GUST EXPECT BARGAINS. ga
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31
Mems Percale Shirts.

3 Mems Percale Shirts, 141h. Price $1.5O.
now 81.
3 II ms Percale Shirts, ID. Price $3.50.
Now 75c.
? Mems Percale Shirts, 16la. Price 81. 20,
Now 75c.
I Mems Percae Shirts, 15ia. Price 81.
Now 75c.
Meuis Percale Shirts, 141a. Price 75c.
No SOC.
3Men's Percale Shirts, 16la. Price 75c.
Now SOC
4 Mems Percale Shirts. Is. Price SOC.
Now 81 lhc.
3 Mems Percale SHIFTS, 1915. Price SOC.
Now 81 lhc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

A large line of silk striped Organdies, fine
Lappets and Wash Grenadines. Former
prices l9c and 25c Now at l21c.
A large line of choice open work Lawns.
Have sold we'll at l21c. To close the bal
ance at SIC.
New additions to 7c 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, 1897-07-31
Gloves.

A lot of about 21a dozen Ladies Silk
Gloves in tan, gray and other shades. AS
sorted sizes Price soc. Now 25c.
IA pair of Ladies' Black Silk Mitts. As
sorted Sizes Price 25c. Closing summer
price 15c.
Ms-We do not advertise immense quaint.
ties and disappoint the purchasers by show
ing them empty space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31

o Ladies' Shirt Waists. Size 3s. Price
81 25. Now 50c.
dozen Mems Teck scarfs. Price 25c.
Now 12l2c.
Broke sizes in Corsets at very low figures.
More to follow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-31
Underwear.

We cannot enumerate al the broken lots Of
Under wear in one issue Each week will
present more plumbs for the hungry buyers.
Mems Balbriggan Undershirts half sleeves,
4.42, pa and 4-46. Price SOC. Closing
price Boo.
Mems Balbriggan Undershirls long sleeves,
1886, Gid and 6-46. Price soc. Now 35c
Mems Balbriggsn Drawers 4-38 and 40
Price SOC Now 35c.
: Ladies' Union Suits. Size 4. Price soc.
Now 35c.