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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

A NOTABLE EvENT.-This evening
there will occur one of the most interest
ing events in the history of the North
American Indian race, now almost ex-
tinct. Tecumseh jr., a lineal decend-
ant of the historic old Tecumseh, tie
famous brave, will celebrate his wood
en- wedding" with Pocahontas, also a
full blooded Indian squaw, who is a
genuine defendant Of the original John
Smith episode of Virginia history. Sol
ONION in all of his glory never looked
half so radient in gorgeous apparel as
these two dusky children of mature will
in all the primeval dress of their time.
These ceremonies will take place at
their wigwam, 407 King street, and the
youth to the gray haired sires who live
in our midst and in their lives have so
often read and heard of the deeds Of
valor and fame of the ancestry OF
these noble red denizens should
not fail to be on hand to witness such q
novel and unique affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

PERSONAL Washington paper
says: Mis-. Charles Ayres, wife of Cap
tain Ayres, has taken a house, 1872
New Hampshire avenue for the season.
Many Of the old residents cal recall
her as Miss Elizabeth Fairfax, daueh-
ter of Col. Fairfax, of Virginia. Her
home contains many Mexican and In
dian draperies and souvenirs of her
frontier life. She will be at home t,
her friends Tuesday.
Mrs. j. T. Beckham continues quite
i'll at her home on Washington street.
Mrs. G. E. Fitzhugh, of N~ewberne,
Pulaski county, and Mis- NJ. ID Grgs-
by. of Lynchburg, are the guests OF
Mrs. J. r. Cation.
Mr.. r W. Shepherd, of lower Fai :
fax, whose illness has been mentioned,
is improving.
Mr.. r. II. Cook, who was taken sud.
denly i'll on Saturday with a severe at
tack of indigestion, is about again.
Mr.. Bert Tatsapaugh having secured
employment in Birmingham, Ala, left
for that city this morning, his many
friends wishing him prosperity in his
new home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25
NJ ADAMS,
All King street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Opposed Long engagements.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

opposed Long engagements
$50 you are engaged2" remarked
the girl in the buff coat.
Eyes, DEAR" replied her dearest
friend. Charley has asked me to
marry him, and 1 consented"
"How lovely! When is it to be7"
"When 7 we to be married."
eyes. want to know the date
so 1 a get my dress for my part as
a bridesmaid. You know, you prom
Used that 1 should be your brides
maid when you got married"
"It hasn't been fixed yet"
II hope it will be SOON"
"But it won't be. You see, I am
not very rich and Charley is poor.
We have decided to wait until he
can save enough money to furnish
q house"
"That's too bad"
Don't you approve of long n
gagements2"
"No, I don't. You see"-
81 didn't at first. But Charley
succeeded in converting me. Why
do you oppose thema Tell me, So
can tell Charley"
"Well, you know the fashion in
engagement rings changes SO. Next
year the ring he gives you nov will
beoutof fashion, and then what will
you do2"
That's SO. III see Charley at
once. Chicago Times Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25
hem. &dR~n m,
316 KING STREET.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A dispatch was received here from
Atlanta, Ga, to-day from Rev. T. FL.
Rice stating that his father died this
morning at 10 o'clock.
The weather yesterday was cold ard
blustry, but the churches were all well
attended. Services were conducted by
the resident clergy except at the Second
Presbyterian Church where Rev. J.. r
Wilson ofiiciated.
Interesting services were conducted
yesterday evening at the r2ilro"d read
ing rooms by MIR. Dickinson, OF the
Theological Ssm.Lory. There was y
large attendance. A1r. +. j. Pollard, oi
the Methoclsi -urch S)utb, will coz.
duct the services at the rooms to. nj hit
The annual financial report Of St.
Mary's Church was read at that church
yesterday. The receipts for the year
amounted tc Sc, eos. 80 and the expena
lures to that amount. ~ g was psi
on the church debt curing tho yeal
$500. The debt IN the church is nov
$1,000.
At a meeting of the Florence Critten.
ton Mission held last night at the Al.
fred street Baptist Church, colored
addresses were made by Mrs. Kate
Waller Barrett, Of this city, Dational
sup, rintendent Of the mission, and
Charles S. Morton, q New York Evan
gelist. During Mrs. Barrett's address
on missions she spoke OF the fidelity oil
the colored race in the South during
the war, and, said she seldom heard OF
a blemish on the ,.haracter of d colored
wonlan there in adte bellum days.
Gertrude Evans, a thirteer.year old colorel
gil. who ran away from Culpeper, was yes
terdaJ located in a house on south BenIy
street, kept by a colorcd woman banned Annie
Hughes. Sergeant Smith and Policema I
Proctor went to the house to get the girl latc
yesterday evening, but were informed that
two unknown colored men called at the
house ana took the girl away, saying they
were going to take her to the BONE Of hci
sister in Washington.
A colored boy, who gave his name as Ben.
jamin Dorsey. and later as James Dixon, ap-
piled at the station house last night for lodg.
ing He said he resided in Washington, aud
that his father treated him so brutally that
be left home He was sent back TO Washing
ton this morning.
Rev. Or. r. H McKim, rector of Epiphany
Church, Washington, preached on the arbi-
trition treaty yesterday, arguing that it is 4
great advance in civilization.
Tho handsome new Corcoran Art Gallery,
in Washington, will be formally opened t.
the public February %, with exercises an.
propriate to the occasion.
Mr.. II. B. N~ichc'sap, al omploye Of the
Southern Railway, has, with his family re.
moved to HarrisonbIrg, he having been trans
ferred to tfat town.
The fity Council, after a six weeks recess,
will resume it, semi-monthly meetings to-
morrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

The WEATHER.-The predicted coli
wave reached this vicinity yesterday
and the weather bureau states that
cold weather will prevail for several
days. Yesterday evening there Was q
"spit" OF snow and later the wind
which had been blowing from the
northeast yeered to the northwest and
early in the night blew a gale. About
10 o'clock the wind lnlled. The river
froze entirely across, but the ice was
thin and the steamers this morning
soon broke q track and a later, the
wind Wiling sprung up again blew the
ice to the Maryland flats. This morn.
ing at Z o'clock the mercury registered
S degrees, the lowest reached this win.
tyr. and this evening at 3 O'Clock il st d
Mt 2deg. The present cold weather pre-
walls pretty much throughout tae coun-
try.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
VOOdVard& Lotbrop,
10th. 18th and 7 StS., N. ".
This Day,
Preliminary Opening of Imported and
Domestic
WASH FABRICS.
This Day.,
SECOND FLOOR-11tb Street Side

SECOND FLOOR-11th Street Side.
French Piques. French O%rgandies, Persian
Lawns. French Nainsooks, Novelty Swisses,
Silk and Linen Batistes, Swiss Lawns, Eng
lish Nainsooks, Hemmed and Tucked Apron
Lawns, MADEIRA Cambrics, Plain Lawns,
Strip d Organdios and Dimities. Irish Dimi-
ties, St. Gall Dotted and Figured Swisses.
Grass Linens, French Mulls, Irish Linen
Lawns, Linen Canbric, India Linons. and
other popular fabrics
White Piques. 25, 371a, SO, 62lh, and
75c the yard.
White Organdi S. Silk finish. 6S inches
wide. so, 60, 75c' and 81 the yard.
Persian Lawns, very sheer, with :ilk finish,
30 inches vide. 90, %, 80, 371a so and
62lbc the yard.
French Nainsooks. Regular and silk fin.
ish. As inches vide. 371a. so, 621a, 75c,
and ST. the yard
Hemmtd apron Lawns. Can also be used
for SIX rts. 40 inches wide. lie tho yard.
White Lawns for womcn's undergarments.
40 inches wide 8, 10, 1915, Is, and lie
the yard.
Novelty swisses. 4S inches wide, so, 62l4
and 75c the yard.
Silk and Linen Batisto. 4S inches wide
75c to $500 the yard.
swiss Lawns. Our importation. 25c the
yard.
English Nainsooks, in 12-yard lengths. For
Infants Clothing and Wumon's Undergar-
meuts. So inches wido. 50 tho piece.
Madeira Cambria. Made in Belfast, Ireland,
for night gowns and undergarments. 10
yards 10 the piece. So the piece.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25
Did YOu Ever

Try Electric Bitters as q remedy for
your troubles? If not, get a bottle
now and get relief. This medicine has
been found to be peculiarly adapted to
the relief and cure of all Female Com
plants, exerting a wonderful direct in
fluence in giving strength and lone to
the organs. II you have Loss of Ap
petite, Constipation, Headache, Faint
ing Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepleso,
Excitable, Melancholy or troubled with
Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the
medicine you re, d. Health and
strength are guaranteed by its use.
Fifty cents and Sl.00 at E. l.. Aliens
Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of Saturday night:
A. j. Doniphan, arrested by Consta-
bic Webster Charged with carrying q
pistol, had his case continued.
An umbrella member, charged with
disorderly conduct and for neglecting
to furnish work for which he had re-
ceived pay, was dismissed upon prom
ising to adjust the matter.
The following cases were disposed of
this morning:
John Bryant, colored, arrested by
Officer Goods for assaulting John
Dogan, colored, was fued $3.50.
Sylvester Quail and Herbert Phil
lips, charged with assaulting Theodore
Rouss and with trespassing upon the
property of the Southern Railway
Company, were dismissed.
Two young men, charged with being
parties to the above o%lfense, were dis
missed, both amply proving alibies.
Abe Douglass, colored, arrested by
Officer Knight for brutal treatment OF
his wife, was fined so.
James Dixon, alias George Dawson.
a colored boy from Washington, who
had applied last night for lodging, was
sent back 10 his home.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cold. Three prisoners and nine
teen dodgers were at the station house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

FuNERAL.-The funeral of the late
Rev. Fields Cook which took place
late yesterday afternoon was attended
ny a large number OF people, mostly
colored, of this city and Washington.
The body was carried from his late
home or Prince street, between Fair
fax and Lee, about half-past ten
o'clock in the morning and placed in
state in Ebenezer Church, where it was
viewed by througs until nearly five
O'Clock in the afternoon when it was
placed in q hearse and the funeral cor
tege formed. The sermon was preach
ed by Rev. Marshall Williams and the
burial service was read by Rev. W. B.
Johnson. E5enezer Shurch was crowd.
ed all day, most OF the members of the
church remaining from the hour Sun
day school services began until the
casket was closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25
The Time For Protest.

"Now, look here" said the old
man to the daughter who had spent
some time at the east. Il guess I
can manage to stand it when you
call a so cent piece a hoff dollar, but
when you speak Of a slab as a slob
I want it understood that I will per-
nit no such language. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
When Elephants Inhabited Europe.
Recent study Of the remains Of
stone and flint implements found
near Abbeville, France, has strength
ened the belief that when those i'm
Elements we're made by prehistoric
men, elephants belonging to two
species were abundant in that part
of Europe. But Of course the date
in centuries or even in thousand
year periods cannot be ascertained.
No writings or inscriptions or ira
ditions have been handed down from
that early race of men TO their civ
ilized descendants of today. All we
have been able to learn, from the
remains of Clipped stones and bones,
is that they lived among and fire.
quently hunted and fought VITA
animals that had ceased tG inhabit
Europe when recorded history be-
gan--Ycath's Companion,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

OPERA HoUsE.-That up.to date
railroad comedy drama, "Side Tracked"
will be the attraction at the Opera
House Saturday night. The company
presenting the play this season is the
best that has ever appeared in it.
The play is replete with new and catchy
music, consisting of songs and dances,
and new aud ingenious mechanical eff
fects and striking costumes. In the
course OF the third act q number of di-
verting specialties are given. 'Side-
Tracked. is a powerful, yet laughablc.
cornedy-drama.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

CASE DISMISSED The reports print
effect that an old pensioner named
Theodore Rouss, living near the w. q
o depot, had been assaulted. and bru-
tally beaten by some young men about
two O'Clock Sunday morning turned
out to have been an insignificant affair
in the light of the evidence this morn
ing. 1t seems that Rouss rents a room
to Mary %Springsteel and that Sylvester
Quail and Herbert Phillips, both young
men, called on the woman, which they
mad done on previous occasions. The
latter opened the door and in
vited them in. When they entered,
Rouss, who was drunk, put on his war
paint and ordered the men out, and
they started to go, but Rouss, desiring
to accelerate their movements, picked
up a stick. He put it down, however,
and ran his hand into his hip pocket
presumably for the purpose of drawing
a pistol. At this juncture n of the
young men showed Rouss down. He
is a cripple and he fell in a bunch over
a chair or table. The youngsters then
fled and fearing the excitement would
cause their arrest entered the w. &
depot yard where they were heard by
Special Officer Charles Smith, who
started after them %supposing they were
robbers. He called to them to halt,
which they failed to do, and be shot
four times. Quail was subsequently
caught by Officer Hall under q car en-
Union street and Phillips escaped.
Rouss failed to appear this morning,
and Officer Beach, who called on him,
fo1nd him in as jolly a mood as old
King Cole and apparently unhurt. The
accused were dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

DEATH or FREDERICK DAw.--Mr.
Frederick Daw, one of the Oldest citi-
zens of Georgetown, died on Saturday
at his late residence in that city, aged
eighty years. He was born 10 Eng
land aud came to this country in 1887,
settling in this city. Since 1865 ne
had resided in Georgetown, and had
conducted a shoeshop. While in this
city he was a member of the town
council, and also held the office of mag
istrate. 1t was before him that the
celebrated case of the killing of Col.
Dixon by DR.. Maddox On the streets of
this city took place and which created
such general interest. He leaves three
IONS and a daughter. The funeral SER
vices were held at the D~umbarlon Ave.
nue. NJ. +. Church this evening, Rev.
DR.. Stitt officiating. The interment
was at the Methodist Protestant Gene
terry, in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

slMlss AuHAGEN FoUND.-Miss Susie
A%uhagen, of Butk 'sS0'i>~, Who has
been under treatment at Tie columbia
Hospital, Washington, for several
weeks, AMI who was dismissed as cured,
and whose subsequent Whereabouts
could not be ascertained, was located
by Policeman Knight yesterday morn
ing at her aunt's. Miss Emma Young,
HOS Cameron street. She said that
she had taken the train for home, but
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

when it arrived in this city she found
she was on the wrong train and stop
ped with her aunt. Lieut.. Smith mott
fed her brother, Mr.. William Auhageu,
who is stopping in Washington thai the
missing lady had been found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

MllQo.
CASE CoNTINUED.-A. J.. Donophan,
agent in this city of one of the Wash
ington newspapers, was arrested Sat-
urday by Constable Webster on a COM
monwealth's warrant charged with
having q pistol in his possession while
here Monday night. The case was
called Saturday night, and there being
but one witness Ia colored man named
Bailey and Doniphan protesting that
he had no pistol, the Mayor was on the
point of dismissiDg the case when the
officer who made the arrest said he
could produce witnesses. Doniphan
replied that he supposed the officer
could procure witnesses to swear to
anything, and an exciting collcquy
would have followed had it not been
nipped in the bud. The Mayor con
Guided TO continue the case until TO-
night, and Mr.. Webster left the room.
Immediately afterwards Justice Sup
plee, of the county, who was with
Doniphan, approached the desk and
asked if he would be allowed to say
something and he charged the officer
with applying an ugly eplthet to Doni-
phan as the former left the room.
When Mr.. Webster heard of the charge
he denied it in rather vigorous Ian
euage. The matter was supposed to
have ended and Doniphan and the
justice left, but both Don reappeared
and asked for a warrant for the arrest
Of the officer for insolent or threaten
ing language. The constable again
fatty denied having used the language.
Another angry dispute followed, which
was eventually suppressed and the
room was again cleared. Doniphan's
remark that the officer was liable to
suborn witnesses for the purpose of
carrying his point undoubtedly precip-
itated the trouble, as did also his init
nation hat the witness should be i'm
peached because he worked at the race
track. Doniphan is a prominent NOM
Der OF the Law and Order League of
the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25
DRY o
DRY GOODS.
Taking Sale.
Every Remnant and all Broken Lines
of Goods to be Closed Out at 9
Sacrifice.

We are now taking our annual inventory oil
stock and as usual we prefer to lave as little
merchandise and as much cash as we can get
Our merchandise is at your disposal for a
small sum as compared with real values. The
exchange will benefit you Ne will give you
more than you ever received fer the SAM
amount of money. Glance over the items
below. If you are interested it will pay you.
If there is nothing advertised come and see
what other similar grand bargains we have to
offer you.
.121hc Sea ISLAND Percals, yard wide, at Ga4c.
Remnants Sclisias Percaiines, worth 10c to
15c, at SIC.
Lining Cambrics and Lenos, worth 5c.to Sc,
at 27sc.
Pure Linen Canvas Lining, worth 121ac to
25c, at 7a4c.
Rustic Lining, ono yard wide. black only,
at 7a4c.
odd lot Tinsal Drsporics ct sc gard.
Androscoggin Cotton whole pieces at 5fsc
a yard.
Fruit of the Loom Cotton whole pieces at
Csc a yard.
Lonsdale Cambria (wholo pieces at SAC.
so pieces Apron Ginghams 1T 29sc.
Odd lot Black Saline Remnants ut 2%4c.
Plain White French NainsoOks, worth 25c
at 121hc.
Plain White French Organdy, worth .5c
at 121bc.
Extra Heavy Corded White Pique's, worth
25c to 37lbc at 12lhc.
Fine Satin Finish Check Nainsooks. worth
121bc at 6a4c.
remnants Outing Flannel, sold for Sc, Zoe
and 121ac at 4atic.
Remnants Dress Ginghams, sold for Sc to
Zoe, at sac.
Yard wide Bleach Cotton Remnants at sc
Remnants of Fine Figured Satincs that sold
for 121bc at 7alc.
French Percai Remnants. light shades, also
navy and reds, worth 15c at S1nc.
White Domet flannel, heavy quality, worth
Sc at 43lc.
Canton Flannel Remnants with a long nap,
at 37sc.
spring Styles of Bates seersuckcrs, worth
1870 at Sc.
Extra Fine Quality India Linen Remnants
worth 1870 at SC.
Unbleachcd Cotton at 27sc.
Heavy Yard.wide Unblt ached Cotton DC.
Fine Stripe White Dimity and Lawn at &c.
Heavy 10-4 Blcached Shooting 15c.
Bleached Toilet Crashes 3lbc.
Heavy Unbleached 1O.4 Shooting 1910.
Imitation Hair Cloth Lining sc.
Merrimac Shifting Prints 33sc.
Gents All Wool Scarlet Undershirts $50.
Gents Swiss Condo Underwear, ribbed and
plain worth $1.25 at 75c.
Gets Double Breasted Gray Wool Shirts
at SOC.
Gents Heavy Ribbed Under:hirts 25c.
Gents Heavy Chcviot Overshirls 25c.
Boys Heavy Cheviot Shirt Waists 25c
Fifty dozen Extra Long Wasted Corsets,
full boned. a big bargain. for 39c.
Mems Fast Black and Tan Seamless Socks
at &c.
@ss-Sweeping reductions in Black Goods,
Colored Dress Goods, Wool Blankets, Table
Linens, etc.
Ms"Our new importation of Embroideries
will be shown at this salc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25
OF CHIC. CITY OF TOLEDO, Sc

STATE OF CHIC. CITY Of TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of F. J
Cheney & Co doing business in the city of
Toledo, county and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUN:
DIED DOLLARS for each and every case of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 70 before ne and subscribed in my
presence this 9th day of December AID 1856
--l a. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public
~
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
f. J. CHENEY Il CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. Toe.
Halls Family Pills arc the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25
Specials for the
OPENING.

Sheer Lawns in checks and plaids-For
aprons, children's wear, &c. -12hc the yard
Value lie.
36.inch soft.fnish Nainsook checks very
desirable for underwear and childrcn's wear.
12lac the yard. Value lie.
Striped Organdie and Dimity lawns
Sheer and fine. 15c the yard. Value 25c.
st. Gall Dotted swiss-pin dot ~ inches
wido. 3T1ac the yard. Value soc.
ID inch Dotted Swiss for evening wear.
371bc the yard. Value Csc.
40.inch White Iawns-oxtra fine quality
for underwear, aprons, &c. 1879 tho yard.
Value f5c.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

COUNTY CoURT.-Judge Chichester
sem word to-day that he could not
open the county court till next We'd
nesday, he being detained at his home
in Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

FIRE.-An alarm of fire about $50
O'Clock yesterday morning was caused
by q blaze at the residence of Mrs. Ellen
Nugent on south Pitt street. 1t was
caused by the wood work igniting from
a hot stove in the kitchen. The entire
fire department responded to the alarm,
aud the blaze was eNtinguished before
much damage was done. The loss was
triiliug. W$ile returning from the fire
the Columbia fire engine, broke down
and was mi of.service several hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25

a FREAT.-At the parlors of the In
firmarg on Saturday night, before
several members of the medical profess
son, Mr.. II. ). Fl gerald, who reached
this city that day from Baltimore, gave
a wonderful exhibition of his power TO
6islocate his limbs and change the posi-
ton OF his various organs. The exhi-
bition excited the wonder of all who
witnessed it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25
WANTS.

"ANTED,-Four neat appearing La
w DIES OR GENTLEMEN for one or
two months. Salary 81 per day. Address
A ]. PROEsCHER, General Delivery, city.
jan26 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-25
;A!lexaadria @azfttf,
MONDAY EVENING, JAN. %, 1897
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER FRoBABILITIEs.-For this
sc ton generally fair to night; increasing
cloudiness Tuesday continued cold ~northerly
winds.