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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

FELL UNDER THE CAR.-Mrs. Bern
ard Crook, of this city, narrowly es-
capped being killed by the Mount Yer
non electric cars Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Crook arrived at the station in
Washington after tho train had started
and attempted to board the trailer.
She missed her footing and was thrown
violently to the ground, and fell under
the steps Of the car. A gentleman pas
senger who was on the platform drag
ged her from under the train just IN
time to save her from being crused be
meath the rapidly revolving wheels Of
the car. The lady was quite painfully
bruised
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

U. D. ca largely attended meeting
of the 18th Va Regt. Chapter, United
Daughters Of the Confederacy, was held
this morning at r. E. Lee Camp Hall.
a letter of thanks was received from
r. E. Camp for the aid given them by
the chapter in furnishing the hall.
The historical committee reported
several articles received by them, but
the time did not admit of the report
being read on account of press of bust.
ness. Avery beautiful poem, by Percy
Grey, historian, was read, lamenting
the policy of England toward the Con-
federacy.
In response to an invitation from the
Anne Lee Memorial Association that
the chapter appoint committee to aid
the association in the entertainment to
be given by it, committee of six were
appointed.
A committee from the Grand Division
Daughters of the Confederacy will meet
a committee from the U. D. G. in Alex
andria on the 22d of April, and a reso-
luton was passed by the chapter to eX-
tend the hospitality of the U. D. G. to
the delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
William Sanders and Harrie Gam
brick, both colored, arrested by Officer
Lyles charged with stealing clothing,
were fined So each, and in default OF
payment sent to the chain gang.
Howard Bradshaw, arrested by Off
Ger Atkinson charged with disorderly
conduct, was dismissed with reprl-
mand.
John Jones, colored, arrested by Of
6cers Belts and Knight for drunken
and disorderly conduct, was fined $3.50
Tim Henderson, colored, arrested by
Officers Sherwood and Howson charg-
ed with feloniously assaulting Ellis
Day, colored, was committed to Jail to
await the result of Days injuries.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cold. Five prisoners and twelve
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

PERsoNAL.-Miss Raphael Houck, o.
Baltimore, is visiting her cousin, Miss
Julia Houck.
Miss Eliza G. Kemper, who has been
quite i'll, is convalescent.
Mrs. W. Fl. F. Lee was in the city TO-
day CT visit to friends.
Mr.. Herbert Price is quite ill at his
home, on north Fairfax street.
Lieut.. Monroe has received q letter
from Col. Male, of the 3rd Regiment, re-
questing him to withdraw his resigna-
ton as First Lieutenant of the Il. l.. l.,
but the lieutenant replied, stating that
his duties as Deputy Collector of inter
nal revenue will not permit him to give
his further attention to military affairs.
Mrs. S. g. Brent yesterday evening
very pleasantly entertained the MEM
bers of the Euchre Club, of which she
is member.
A surprise party was rendered to Miss
Emma Smith, daughter of Lieutenant
James Smith, at her parents residence,
on north Fairfax street, last night. A
large number of her friends were pres
ent, and during the evening games and
other pastimes were INDUCED in.
Miss Rosa Raines, OF Danville, and
Miss Dolle Flint, of Albany, Ga, are
visiting Mrs. John G. Cockey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
Women'S New Wrappers.

We arc now showing splendid assortment
Of Wrappers for every day houscwear, also
for Longing sleeping car bath robes, &c, and
some charming specimens of Tea Gowns in
dainty French Flannel, Silks, &c.
LAWN WRAPPERS. with neat stripes and
figured effects; superior grade of cloth, 95c
Each.
Third floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

CoNCERT.-The concert to be given
in the lecture room at the Baptist
Church tomorrow night promises to
be success in every particular.
The programme will be rendered
by some of the best talent of this
city and Washington, and a pleas
ant evening is promised to all who at
tend. Tickets can be procured at the
door. The entertainment will begin
promptly at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

HELD ON BAIL.-W. E. Staples, OF
King George county, YVES before U. :.
Commissioner Fowler to-day on the
charge of violating the pension laws.
He was defended by Messrs. ]. E. Ma
son and G. b. Ashton, while the gov
eminent was represented by Assistant
District Attorney B. R. Wexford. The
prisoner was held in the sum OF $500
for his appearance at the July term OF
the u. S. Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
GROCERIES.
ga Ramsay Sells the Best.

BUSINESS is get
~ ting better; there's
no doubt about it; at
least that's our expe-
rience at the south
east corner Of King
and St. Asaph streets.
Can't give any reason
for it at this time; that
promised "restoration"
hasn't panned out
worth @ cent; banks
have kept on failing,
AMI merchants, too,
just like they did be-
fore the election;
prices haven't gone
up; people say times
are hard and business
dull; but, still, in spite
of all, we are selling
more goods than we
we're. The amount of
it is that the people
are getting tired of
buying common gro
ceries "cheap," and
are finding out it is
better to buy where
they know that QUAIL
ITY has always been
the first consideration.
First-class Gro
ceries are alwsys the
che apest. Suppose
you make trial OF
them?
{. y m. Ramsay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

COOP TEMPLARs.-Golden Light
Lodge, Good Templars, held an enthus-
iastic meeting last night. The follow
ing officers were elected: G. T., John
H. Trimyer; V. T., Miss Annie NJ
Lucas; Sec, G.. r. Herbert; F. Sec,
John H. Bartlett; Treas, ]. F. Birrell
Mar, Ernest Lyles. Delegates were
appointed to attend District Lodge
which meets at Falls Church next Tues
dsv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

DEATH OF Mrs. McCARTHY.-Mrs
Mary Mccarthy, wife of Mr.. Florence
Mccarthy, died to-day at her home Oh
south Lee street after long illness.
She was consistent member of St.
Mary's Church and kind and afiec-
tionate wife and mother, and leaves q
large circle of friends in this city who
will regret to learn OF her death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

DIR. Browns LECTURE at the Opera
House last night was well attended
and much enjoyed. The speaker was
introduced by Mr.. j. M. Johnson in a
few appropriate remarks. The sub
jects treated of were in part the follow
ing: The travel through northern
Mexico OF the American delegation to
the City of Mexico. The country, its
climate, productions and people. Ar
rival at the city and cordial reception.
The sessions of the Pan-American Med
ical Congress. The great honors paid
them. The splendid receptions, ban
quets, illuminations and gorgeous fire.
works. Opening of the Congress by
President Diaz. Reception of the Con-
gress by President Diaz at the famous
old castle of Chapultepec. Description
of the castle and surroundings. Presi-
dent Diaz and his efforts to improve
his country. Appearance of the City
of Mexico. Its climate, population and
police system. The people of Mexico,
upper and lower classes. Their habits,
manners, customs, courtships and
modes of living The fashionable ard
elite classes OF Mexico. The silver
productions of the country. The cur
rency and the splendid and costly Ca
thedrals aud churches. The interest
ing cities and country of southern
Mexico. The coffee plantations, sugar
cane, banana fields, cocoanuts and date
palm. The remarkable canon of Tam.
asopo, Tampico, and then the return
journey to Texas. In the course of the
lecture DR.. Brown gave an interesting
description of Mexican bull fight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

DEATH OF Mrs. LINDsEY.-Mrs.
Julia Lindsey, widow of Mr.. James
Lindsey, died at her home on south
Lee street last night, aged II years.
The deceased had been critically i'll for
some DAYS. Mrs. Lindsey was kind
hearted lady and she leaves four
grown children aud many friends to
lament her decease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

Mr.. J. 7. Rodgers has been given the
contract Tor putting in new front in
the old Washington Hall building on
King street, near Washington, to re-
place the brown stone, which is disin.
tecrating. To prevent accidents the
sidewalk in front Of the building is be-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

A regular meeting of NJ. d. Corse
Camp, Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams, was held last night. But little
business was transacted and the camp
adjourned to attend DR.. Browns lee
ture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

The memorial fountain has been
placed in position in Christ Church
ward, but the water connections, Nc,
will not be made till spring. The
fountain has been boxed in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
DRY GOODS.
CONTINUA ALTON
Revue Barg aims.
DRY GOODS.

In looking over stock we frd many choice
articles that will admit of tempting considora.
ton. No better method of notification to the
public OF these rich bargains than our way OF
procedure, through the columns of this old
family welcome paper The Gazette is issued
every business Gay and OUR REAL BAR
GAIN NEW ADVERTISEMENT appears in
every Thursdays ISSUE Expect bargains,
look for them, buy them and tighten the
cares of this life and dwell in the garden of
expectation and realization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section generally cloudy weather tonight !;
probably snow or rain Thursday; tempera-
turc about freezing; easterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
COrSets

Wear this magic selling Corset and realize
the incest conceivable conception of comfort
and allow yourself to be braced and hemmed
in this grand shaped temple of beauty. Tho
intrinsic compensation asked for this Corset
is 81 We retail them at soc. Colols
white, black and drab. Don't put Off buying
until too late and regret about a lost oppor-
tunity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
Hosiery.

We are overhauliDg our Hosiery stock and
wedding out many lonesome, infnitesmal col.
lcctio3s for bargain hunters in search Of the
finest texture Of goods marked down Ia
wrecking prices.
dozen of Back Hose size 8. Price 45c.
Now 25c
10 pair extra heavy Black Hose, sizes %,
5 9is. Price 4Oc Now 25c
pair lleeced lined Black Hose, size 81.
Price soc. Now Soc
a pair Tans and Gray Richelieu Ribbed
Silk Hose, size 8. Price 81. Now soc.
2 pair Red Silk Hose, size s. Price 81. 25.
Now T5c. A beautiful shade of the brightest
and most refined red.
2 pair Dark Wine Silk Hose, size 81. Price
1925. Now 81.
20 pair Extra Heavy Black Hose, sizes
lis, 9-Sl. Price 25c. Now 15c.
Infants Underwear.
We protect our roses and shrubbcry by
wrapping them in straw and in many other
ways. Why not clotho our infants in the
warmcst woolens? Are they not of more
importance than nature scented plants?
Lot A. I Infants Undershirts, sizes and
). Price 4c
Lot B. - Infants Undcrshirts, size l.
Price 25c. Now 15c.
Lot c. 5 Infants Undershirts, size Q.
Pfice doc Now 25c
Lot d. 3 Infants Undershirts, size 2.
Price Csc. Now 35c
Lot E. About 5 dozen of assorted sizes.
Prices Toe to 35c.
Children's Underwear.
Lot A. 8 Cbildrcn's All Wool Uniorshirls,
sizes %, Ia, 6-5. Price soc Now Bic.
Lot B. 5 pair Children's All Wool Draw
ors, sizes 81, . 5. Price soc. Now 37lc.
Lot C, . Chldrcn's Undcrshrts, size ID.
Price 25c Now loo.
Let D. 4 Childrcn's Drawers, sizes 2-1S
2 %. Price 25e. Now 15c.
Boys Underwear.
Lot A. 81 Boys Undcrshirts, sizes 4.24,
1926, 1928, $50
Lot B. Z pair Roys' Drawers, sizes 3-24
and 26.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

We have added fine line of Nainsook and Swiss En-
broderes displayed in January large range of Cambria
Edgng from SC 35ca yard Many Of these worth double
the price ask and all these goods price
Goo OF value We think showing variety in quality
quantity and style beyond competition
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10

Boys Underwear.
Lot A. 81 Boys Undcrshirts, sizes 4.24,
1926, 1925, 800.
Lot B. Z pair Roys' Drawers sizes 324
and 4 26.
This is a heccy warm garment and the
warmth giving qualities will generate heat
almost equivalent to radating furnace.
Price 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-10
A Special Bargain in Black Goods.

5oinch Black Serge value S5c. Our former price &c.
marked down to ACC.
We have few Coaks left We want to let them 90 and
here the prices:
One Cloak former price $780, reduced to ST.
Three Coaks former price ST. so and 81 reduced to &
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-03

Cluthilde Soupert) is especially rec
commended The color is not really
yellow, the flowers being cream or
flesh white, shading to chrome in the
center. 1t is thoroughly hardy, pro-
ducing a profusion of bloom. Then
we have two Yellow Ramblers, Alister
Stella Gray and Aglaia, the first
Noisette, the latter Hybrid Noisette.
The Climbing Meteor, novelty of
last year, again couples a prominent
place this season.
Dahlias appear in greater promi-
hence than in any previous year. In
terest in this flower was much height
ened by the exhibition of the Ameri-
can Dahlia Society, held in Philadel-
pha last September. 1t was the first
dahlia show ever held in America, and
the extent and variety of the exhibits
caused general surprise The new
American variety, La France, winner
of the highest honors at the show, is
one of the much-praised catalogue
novelties. It is a dahlia of the show
type, in color a soft pink shaded with
nrauve, very similar to the hue of La
France rose.
The airy little whitefowered Gyp-
sophia paniculata appears this year
under the title of "Angel's breath"
1t has previously been described as
''Baby,s Breath" and Bridal Veil"
In spite of these absurd names, it is
charming thing, giving unequaled
hghtness to a vase or bouquet.
Among French novelties are double
Cyclamens of extraordinary form. In
these, the petals are arranged in a
double tier, frequently twisted and
undulated in quaintly contorted form.
Rural New Yorker.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-03
Notes on Floral Novelties.

New cannas appear ITO be very plen-
tiful this year, but most of the cata-
logues give special prominence to the
two Italian varieties, Austria and
Italia. These belong to what IS
known as the orehid-fowered section;
the petals are very broad, opening out
with a fairness that suggests the jap
anese irises. Italia is bright red, with
a few spots of reddish brown towards
the throat. These great, SNOWY flow
ers continue to open in succession at
ter the spike is cut, quite as we'll as
on the plant. The one defect is a lack
of substance in the bloom. These
eannas are generally admitted to be
the result of crosses between our ma
tive Gamma faccida and some of the
French hybrids, and faccida is very
fimsy in texture. They are beautiful
greenhouse plants for winter bloom
ing, but outside, it would be wise to
plant them where they have some
protection from sweeping winds. The
American orchid-fowered Gamma, Bur-
bank, appears to have a frmer sub
stance than Italia or Austria.
Among new roses, Souvenir de Pres
ident Carnot would appear most
prominent. In bedding roses, the Pol
yantha Mosella (also called Yellow
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-03
Old Fashioned Flowers.

Among the herbateous plants moth
ing is superior to the hollyhock. Ev-
cry garden should have it, if large
enough to admit of planting it in
clu1nps. If you have half dozen
plants do not make the mistake of
scattering them about, but group
them, and the effect will be strong
and pleasing. The good old Dolphin
ium or larkspur is far superior in
merit to nine-tenths of the new plants
sent out with such a flourish OF
trumpets. A strong specimen gives a
mass of color for weeks in succession,
and | know of no other plant of such
a rich, intense blue. The white and
rose-colored herbaceous Spireas
should be in every garden. They are
very charming, with their great,
plumy panieles of feathery'bloom, and
about the only attention that they in
sist on is having the grass kept from
encroaching on them. The herbace-
GUS peonies are among the most sat
isfactory of garden plants, and any
one can grow them. Be sure to make
the soil in which they are planted
very rich each spring. Do this and
keep the grass dug away about them,
and they will increase in size from
year to year until they become great
clumps, bearing scores of large flow
ers each season. Perhaps the best
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-03
The Kerria or Corchorus.

The Japanese globe flower and it's
varieties, or Kerri.a Japonica, are
hardy deciduous shrubs. Both the
single and double forms are old gar
den favorites. They are free-fower-
ing shrubs, attaining height of
from thre to five feet, and forming
spreading bushes thre or four feet in
diameter, having pointed leaves and
bright yellow flowers which are free
ly produced throughout the summer
months. All are we'll adapted for
large flower borders, or for groups or
single specimens on the lawn.
Although the kerrias will do well
shrubs will better repay little care
and attention. An occasional top
dressing of good stable manure ap-
piled during the winter months will
be decidedly beneficial. Little or no
pruning will be required, as they do
best when permitted to assume their
natural form of growth, but it is ad-
visable to remove all dead wood and
weak shoots. Propagation is effected
by "a careful division of the older
plants and when this is done the op-
GRAFTON should be performed as early
in the spring as possible, just before
the plants start into grow th-Vicks.
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Ayers Cherry PectoraI cures Coughs and Colds

herbaceous plant for general cultiva-
ton is the hardy phlox 1t is won
derful bloomer, and it's range of color
is SO large that all tastes can be suit
ed. Planted about two feet apart, it
gives a solid mass of color, and re-
mains in bloom for weeks, close
planting having a tendency to great
ly prolong it's Towering period be-
cause of the retention of moisture in
the soil effectually protected from the
sun by it's great profusion of branch
es. No collection can be considered
complete that does not include the
Aquilegias, Achilleas, Dielytra and
such hardy lilies as the Tiger and
Chalcedonicum sorts.-American Ag-
riculturist.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-03

rich green in color, and spotted and
striped with almost transparent sill
yer.
In the spring of the present year l
potted two bulbs of R. Ethiopica, the
principal purpose being to ascertain
the value of the hot water treatment.
Memoranda were kept of the different
stages of growth as follows:
Tubers ported in three and one-half
inch pots on May 18th, one being la
beled No. 1, the other No. 2. The first
sign of growth was manifested in No.
1 on May 10Th, when a small shoot
appeared No. 2 was close second,
appearing on May 21st.
Both plants were repotted on June
5th; No. / being put in a seven-inch
pot and No. 2 in one of six inches.
The hot water treatment was then
commenced and on June Goth, No. 1
measured twelve inches high, with
three strong leaves. The other stood
ten inches above the pot and bore
three leaves from the main stem and
one shoot. During the month of july
the plants advanced rapidly and on
August 1st stood seventeen and fif-
teen inches respectively. Misfortune
few days and the plants were sadly
neglected, being left where the rays
of the sun during the extremely hot
weather of the first few days of Au-
gust beat fully upon them. The re-
suit was soon apparent-the foliage
was shriveled and burned, and the re-
moval of one leaf No. 1 and three on
No. 2 was necessary; since that time
the original leaves have all been re-
moved.
In few days, however, the sturdy
character of the plants asserted itself
and new growth commenced. At this
time (Oct. 2O) No. 1 boasts of three
leaves, strong and healthy and seven
teen inches tall, and it's companion
follows with two leaves which meas
ure fourteen inches and several
shoots.
Blossoms would, no doubt, have ap-
peared ere this, had not misfortune
overtaken them and cut them down
in their prime.
Experience has thus far shown the
hot water treatment to be the essen
bial feature 'of Gala culture, but the
hot sun should be avoided if choice
plants are desired.-Vick.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-03
The Gala.

So many articles have appeared in
the various floral magazines in re-
gard to the culture of the Gala, and
each containing some different direc-
tions that an amateur is tempted to
say: "Whose advise shall [ follow?
Which writer understands the sub
ject and is able to give the proper
Instruction."
I remember reading in a magazine
the statement that ''the Gala $50 call
ed) is not a Gala at all! But there
the intelligent correspondent stopped,
and we were left to grope in dark
ness, and call it-what? I called the
attention of florist to this state
ment, and the answer I received was:
plant growing on the borders of
ponds and boys, and is called Gala
palustris, or the water arum." So
now know what to call the plant.
A few notes from an amateurs ex-
perience with this prince of plants
may not be amiss, but my present
method of treatment is not one of
cast iron, and L shall willingly change
to one radically different if I think
it will materially improve the result.
Eearly in the fall of 1895 [ obtained
several dry tubers of the Richardia
EthiOpica and r. alba maculata, or
spotted Gala. These were potted in
four-inch pots, with light compost
and watered daily with warm water,
until growth commenced. When the
young plants were about four inches
high, they were removed to eight
inch pots and the forcing" process
commenced. This was only the use
of a daily bath of hot water,-the
pots being placed i'm suitable vessel
and hot water poured in until the
pots were nearly submerged and al
lowed to stand until the waiter cooled.
With this treatment the plants grew
wonderfully; but, unfortunately, l
was permitted to see only four in
bloom-those being of the spotted
variety. The blooms were very pref
ty, but, of course, small, as in their
habit, measuring perhaps only four
or five inches. The charm of R. alba
maculata lies wholly in the foliage, a
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-03
FLORAL DEPARTMENT.

Affres+ all com indications to Floral Depar
ment AGRICULTURIsT Del4aUd. Flo
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-03

Sarsaparilla, an d
very soon grew bet
ter. After using.
half a dozen bottles
l was completely