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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

INJURED BY A CANNON, While Mr..
William B. DoDie was engaged iu firing
o small cannon in front of his residence
on south Fairfax street yesterday
morning he was painfully Injured and
burned on the face while his eyes bare
w escaped serious damage. 1t has
been Mr.. DObie's wont for many years
to be the first to let people in the south
eastern part of the city know it is
Christmas or Fourth of July by dis
charging his cannon generally before
dav. Yesterday he engaged in his
usual diversion and had fred the piece
several times when he placed another
heavy charge into it, There was no car
riage to the cannon, and when the fuse
burned down to the powder deafen-
ing report followed. The recoil was so
great that the piece acted the part OF
boomerage by flying upwards and strik-
ing MIR. Dobie fairly in the face, cutting
him seriously, blackening his face with
powder and barely escaping binding
him forever. He entered his house
bleeding and in much pain, and later
DR.. Jones rendered him surgical assist.
ance. The doctor, to the great relief
of the injured mans family and friends,
ascertsined that while powder had been
blown dangerously near one of his OPP
tics, the organ was not material
ly damaged and that the injuries
sustained were, while painful, merely
superficial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs Michael Curtain, Plainfeld, H.,
makes the statement that she caught
colo, which settled on her lungs; re
was treated for month By her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
Der she was hopeless victim of con-
sumption and that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery fof Consump-
lion; she bought bottle and to her de.
light ;ound herself benefited from the
FIRST dose. She continued its uae aud
after taking six bottles, found herself
sound and well, now does her own
homework and is as we'll as she ever
was-Free trial bottles of this Great
Discovery at E. l.. Aliens Drug Store,
large bottles so cents and $1.00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

THE Hot WAVE which had lowered
over this section Of the country for tn
past four or five days has given place
10 lower temperature aud u northeast
wind. The raage of the thermometer
FROM last Thursday to Sunday was the
highest noted hereabous since the tor
rid wave OF 1887, when the mercury
reached 1O4o. AL day Saturday hui
mauity sweltered uuder the terrible
rays OF the sun, and the heat al night
prevented sleep. causing people TO rise
Sunday morning unrefreshed. When
dav dawned there was every indication
that the record would be broken, and it
was, the mercury having climbed to
1902 and in some places 10 lO4', as
against 1902 Saturday and 81 the pre-
vlous Sunday. AS the day grew older
the sur "fulled" and his piercing rays
became dangerous TO all who exposed
themselves. The churches presented
many vacant pews and in some OF them
the Right services were omitted. The
temperature during part of yesterday
was uncomfortably high, but it was evil
dent it was on the wane, as it was low
er than on Sunday. In the afternoon
the cloudy western sky and the rum
bling thunder wore glad harbingers of
approaching relief, but the bulk of the
bulk of the rain fell north and south OF
Alexandria, the cloud apparently split.
ting as it nesred this city. There was,
however, welcome shower, which laid
the dust. Last night there was q
copious dowDpour of rain, and this
morning cloudy and cool weather with
northeast breeze prevailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05
BIG REDUCTION IN OUR SILK
DEPARTMENT.
LAID SILK REDUCED TO SOC.

PLAID SILK REDUCED TO SOC.
LADIES' SILK PUFF sCARFs, formerly
SOC, now 25c.
There are lots of other goods which we have
not the space to mention.
The DIX MOSQUITO FRAMES and
NETS, although just introduced, are being
adopted at the best residences, hotels and
hospitals in every city where they src shown
They require no stepladder TO put them vi
and they are always in working order.
Come in and ask for circular which ex
plains all about them.
GREAT REDUCTION IN MATTINGS
TRUNKS TRUNKS! TRUNKS!
All sizes, styles and prices
We have this day reduced all of cur 2lbc
and &c Lawns to Toe.
&c and 10c Lawns reduced to sc.
Also 25c and SIC French Orgatdies, choice
fJc
$50 yards of Remnants of Organdies at dc.
White, Blue and Pink Pique Shirt Waists
just received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

AN ELEVATED PREACHER.-Mr.
Randall the evangelist, delivered d
harangue yesterday afternoon from
third story window of the Fair
fax street front of the Braddock House
His audience was small. The evangel-
ist recited ct length how he preached a
noted Wheeling, W. Va, dive" out Of
existence. He was about 200 feet
above his hearers. 1t has at times been
charged by street preachers that mipist.
ers often ''shoot over the heads of their
hearers by selecting obtruse themes and
using obsolete words. Randall from
his high perch was certainly guilty OF
an inlraction OF the letter OF this law, if
not of Its spirit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

WoULD-EE SUICIDEs.-Mrs.H Henry
Wise, who lives on south Payne street,
between King and Commerce, swal
lowed dose OF laudanum yesterday
evening with suicidal intent. Emetics
were promptly administered, and the
lady is now thought to be out of dan
ger. A domestic misunderstanding is
said to have been the cause of the rash
act. William Benzptte, young man,
who has been a frequent visitor at the
home of Mr.. Wise, also attempted
to end his life yesterday evening by
swallowing dose of laudanum, but his
life was saved by the prompt use of
antidOtes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

DEATHs.-Miss Miranda McGraw,
whose critical illness had been referred
to in the Gazstte, died ut her home on
Prince street, between Fairfax and
Lee, at an early hour Sunday morning.
The deceased was one of the Oldest
residents of this city, and she had many
friends and acquaintance. She was
seventy-fve years old. Her funeral
took place yesterday morning from ST.
Mary's Church.
Mrs. Leila Smith, wife of Mr.. Thoma;
Smith, moterman OF the electric railway
died at her home on south Lee street
early Yesterday morning. The deceas
ed had lived in this city during the past
six years. She leaves five children.
Mrs. Smith was q member Of Mount
Vernon Council, Daughters OF America
Her funeral took place this evening at
4 O'Clock.
Mr.. Jeremiah Foley, we!l-known
old resident, died Saturday night. Mr..
Folly was respected for his gentle
manly department and kind dispo-
sition. His funeral took place this morn
ing from St. Mary's Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL serious acct
dent occurred this morning at the
Globe FIGURING Mill, on north Union
street, which resulted in the
loss of his left hand by Mr..
D. w. Potter, OF Chambers
burg, Pa. Mr.. Potter is foreman of the
machinery company which fitted up the
mill. This morning he was engaged in
testing the machinery when piece Of
board fell, which distracted his atten-
tention ard in an instant his left hand
was caught between two rollers and
drawn in the machinery. His four
fingers were almost mashed off and the
snews of his hand were badly injured
in his attempt 10 draw his hand from
the machinery. Mr.. Potter was taken
to his room at Mr.. Jacob Brill's restau.
rant, at the foot OF King street., where
DR.. O'Brien Was summoned. The un-
Fortunate man was made as comfortable
as possible, but it was found necessary
to amputate his hand ct the wrist,
which was done by Drs. O'Brien, Pur-
Wis and Gibson. This evening Mr.. Pot
ter was resting comfortably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

| PERsoNAL.-Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee ant
family will not spend the summer a
the White Sulphur Springs, as they in
tended, but will leave on July Z to joir
General Lee at Jacksonville, Fla.
! Mr.. Geo. o. Monroe, of Lynchburg
spent the Fourth of July with relatives
in this city.
Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Wallis sailed
from New York to-day for Liverpool
and will spend the summer travelling IN
Europe. While abroad the address OF
Dir. Wallis will be in care OF J. 3. Nor
gan & C :, London.
MIR. Thomas Hoy is again seriously
ill. 1t was thought day or two ago
that he was rapidly convalescing from
his recent indispositiou, and he was at
his store Saturday. Yesterday, how
ever, he became very i'll, aid ne is
again confined 10 his home.
Mr.. Matthew Trimbe and Miss Clara
Wheeler, of Washington, were quietly
married in this city on Friday last. Mr..
Richard Harlow, of this city, acted as
best man.
Rev. John Jasper one of the most remark
able characters now living in Richmond, yes
tcrdsy celebrated his S6.h birthday. He
went to that city ! 3 years ago, was converted
in 1S39 and has preached for Us years. lie
was the youngest of "a children.
Miss Eugene DeLaud of Washington city,
is spending some days OF her vacation At An
dalusa, the home OF Captain and Mrs. w. Fl.
SnoGdon, on the Potomac While there she
will make sketches in oil and water color Of
the beautiful surrounding views. Miss D.,
after taking a course of instruction in tie
Corcoran AIT School, has bean studying illus
tration under tho tuition of Prof. Howa
Pyle in the Drexel Institute of Philadelphia.
Among those who accompanied the District
of Columb regiment to Santiago is Mr. w.
II. 2. Beckham, of this city.
Col arthur Herbert and Captain Herbert
Bryant are spending week at Atlantic City.
Among those who arc attending the State
Bar Association meeting at Old Point are
Judge Norton and Messrs. j. L. Cation and u.
l.. Boothe, of this city.
Mrs. J. A. Stonnell, of Cracker Hall, Fair
fax county, entcf tanned a party of friends at
her delightful country home OH Saturday last.
Among those present were Mrs. Wayne Court
uey of Baltimore Misses Stonneil and Ma
son, of Virginia. Miss J. Ethel:nder Sigour-
ney of New York; Messrs. Hcrn and Blunt, of
Virginia, and H. Hudson and DR.. W. T. Pol
lard, of Alexandria.
Mr.. E. r. Baney, of Baltimore, spent the
Sd aud 4th with the Misses Turner at No.
1921 Duke street
among the Alexandria soldiers now at
Camp Alger who spent yesterday in Alekan-
dri4 were Lieut. King Sergeant Kraus, Cor
porai Butts and Privates Webster and Davis.
Miss Hortense LetcrmaD, Of Charlottesville.
is visiting her grandpiredls MIR. and Mrs.
Henry Strauss on Prince street
Ensign ia II. Reid, who has been ordered
to the auxiliary cruiser Froic left to-day for
Portsmouth, n. H., where that vessel is now
undergoing repairs The Frolic will join
eamp,on's fleet Off Santiago during the latter
part OF the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

THE MoRTUARY REPoRT.-With the
single exception OF the year 1895, the
deaths occurring in Alexandria, which
Include deaths ut the city aims house,
the first six months in the present year
is the lowest. In 1898, deaths during
that period numbered go; in
1894, deaths 900; in 1895, deaths los; in
1896, deaths l9l; in 1897, deaths lS5,
aud in 1895, deaths Ito for the first half
Pf year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

MAYORS OFFICE ITEMs.-Lieutenant
Smith has preferred charges against
Officers Lyles and Proctor for filling
to respond to whistle calls. The Lieut.
euant says he failed to find the officers
at all last night. The Mayor will heer
the case 10 night.
The station house squad will take
their annual vacation to morrow. Of
ticers Belts, Knight and Beach will
serve at the station house till further
orders,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

an higher The market reacted fractionalIy
from the high points touched in the first deal
ings, but the profit taking sales were well
taken. Government bonds were unchanged
Alexandria Market. July s.
The market opened quiet with very light
receipts yesterday having been a holiday.
| @ rotations remain unchanged. Country Pro
| duce is in light receipt and prices ale irme7.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET July A
Beef Cattle were in dull supply prices were
we'll maintained. The quotations were rs
! follows; Extra 51sa54c good as d. me
dunn 43sa4%r, common 4l4ai 81: pei. ID
Sheep were active and firm 0. al grades.
The quotations were as follows: Extra 4l2e
! 43ic good 4s4Ric. medium 3l4a3"l COM
mon 3a3Ac p lib Lambs / laa7c per lib
Hogs were we ,kened 5$aa6c per lt for best
Westerns, and 54ia5lac per ID lol other
grades Fat cows sold at 3a4c pc ID Thin
Cows were in good request at $40 to S22 per
head. Veal calves were lower at 4lva6 &c
6 5c per ID. Mich cows sold at ?25 TO
500 per head. Dressed Beeyes were activo
at 6aSt, per ID.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. July 4
Swne.-The arrivals this week were 1907
head. There is an exce's IN the receipts over
last week of $500 head, ard, this being a
holiday, all the markets here are slow. Hog
generally are about DC lower. Far Western
hogs sell at So. 35a4 40 per 100 lbs gross
those from other points 81 load 90 and
light So Gas $50 per 100 lbs gross, showing
little or no change
Sheep and Lambs.-Thore is quite heavy
run, about 35 carloads, mostly lambs Sheep
are steady, common selling very SLOW at = pa
lie, and q few extra ct 4 1.c per lib gross for
weights ranging from rs to f25 lbs. Lambs
are very dull and sell at 1aa2iic lower. Values
for weights of 80 70 rs lbs, oa53t4c, aud a
few extra at &c per ID gross.
Calves-Veals are very dull and 1ac off,
For weights of 80 to 80 lbs quotations arc
4a5lic per Id.
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. July Il
Becves steers active and Zoe higtC cows
steady: b lis 15a25c lower; steers $4.3Oa
5.35. oxen and stsgs So 50at 30, bulls
50 S0a3 20, COWS, poor TO fair. $2a3 % per
100 lbs Calves market slow; veals barely
steady; buttermilks easier; veas $4a5 rs,
tops S5.S5a6 per 100 lbs buttermik calves
S3a3 so per 100 lbs; estcrns nominal.
Sheep and Lambs-shecp slow; prime stock
Toe lower; others 25a35c lower lambs de-
moralizeI and 25a50c lower; sheep 81. 75a
4SO per 100 lbs; lambs $4.75aG 80, main
ly at S5a6 per 100 lbs. Eogs-market
trle finn at t.4 30 per 1CO lbs
ARLINGTON STOCK YARDS, Va, July A
Catte-Somc few cattle were offered and
sold as follows: Best 4laa434c, good 4a4l2c
medium 33.ia4c, common 3a3a,c per ID,
Some 361 Sheep and au bs were offered and
sod as follows: Sheep 3a4c, Lambs 5i2a
and Calves sold at $50 to $40 per head
Market good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

INFIRMARY NOTES The lady mar
ayers oil the Alexandria InGrmary have
selected Dr.. Hugh Mcclure as addi-
;ional PHI sician for the institution, a.
DIR. Smith and DR.. Snowden, both
members of the staff OF physicians, are
now in the army.
The rooms in tbs colored ward at the
Infrmary have been closed for the pres
enu and will remain closed until that
part of the building has been recon
structed. Extensive repairs are now
being made there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

MOVEMENT OF Troops The Sixth
Massachusetts Regiment, now station
ed at Camp Alger, will pass through
this city tonight via the Southern r all
way for Charleston, S. G, where they
will take trains for Cuba.
A dispatch from Washington received
here to-day states that the Eighth Ohio,
now at Camp Alger, is booked to de
part this afternoon and will probably
take boat at Alexandria and go TO
Newport News, whence they will sail
Thursday for the West Indies, pre-.
sumably Santiago. The agent Of the
steamer in this city, however, states
that he knows of no troops that are to
leave this city by steiner tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

AEREsTED.-gohn Thomas, alias John
Thomas Suow, colored, was arrested
here to-day by Deputy U. S. Marshal
Joseph F. Glover for violating the pen
sion law. He will have q hearing be-
fore q. S. Commissioner John 5. Fowl
er to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

Persons leaving the city for the sum-
mer can have the Gazette mailed 10
them to any address for 10 cents week,
the same price n which the paper Is
delivered in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

ELECTRIC FANs.-All parties desiring
to have electric faus or electricity for
motive power will apply to Graham
Hill, 800 King street. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

DIsoRpERLY SoLDIERs.-Fhe city
Yesterday was visited by large num-
Der OF soldiers from Sheridan's Point
and Camp Alger. Some of them be.
came drunk early in the day and pur-
chased apuliant supplies OF the largest
cannoncrackers they could find and
went up and down the different streets
and exploded them. One of them had
a bowie knife strapped to his waist.
Later in the evening numbers OF them
became disorderly and the services of
the police mad 10 he called into requisi-
ton. Officer Keith Davis boardt d sn
electric car for the purpose OF queting
one OF the disorderly sons Of Mars, and
soma OF the friends OF the latter prom
isiug to ;ake charge of their turbulent
compauion, he turned him over to them,
but the soldier subsequently attempted
to q sault and tear tue clothes OF the
Ollie when The latter was compelled
10 strike his assailant ov3r the knuckles
with his baton in order to make him
relax his hold. The offender was put
under arrest and later he struck Lieu
tenant Smith in the face, when the
Lieutenant slapped MIN violently on
the Jaw and sent him fat on his back.
This morning the man was fired so.
Tue commanding officer of the reel-
ment sent word that the troops were
about to leave camp aud asked the sol
dier's release. but the request was re-
ln-ed by the Mayor and he will be
kept hare until the regiment is moved.
Sergeant Smith and some other officers
also had thrilling experiences with dis,
orderly soldiers which they were called
upon to arrest during the day. At The
intersection of King and Royal streets
ABOUT ten o'clock last night the yells of
the soldiers who were on electric trains
on their way to Sheridan'5 Point
startled many people, who feared
riot was in progress. The parties who
were arrested during the day were
Kept in cells until this morning, when
they were sent back to their regiments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

Sick headache, billiousness, constipation
and all liver aud stomach troubles can be
quickly cured by using those famous little
pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Rlsers.
Tney are pleasant to take and never grippe.
Charles q. Lennon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

X RATHEK fRoBABILITIEs.-to Go
section fair weather tonight and wednesday
coil north TO northeast winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

Win your battles against disesse by acting
promptly. One Minute Cough Cure produces
immediate results When taken early il pre-.
vents consumption. And in later stages it
furnishes prompt relief. Charles {. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05
Another Important Sale Of
Cotton Dress Fabrics
At About Half Former Prices.

This morning wo have ready new invoices
representing several thousand yards of the
freshest fabrics, most popular and difficult too
get styles, newest ana prettiest colors and de-
signs in Wash Goods. They will be offered
at an average saving to the purchaser of
twenty f7e to fifty per cent We name in
part the following lots which, with many
Others make collection of rare value
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:45 and sets at
7:29 High water at S:5I q. NJ ano
8 24 .. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05
DRY GOODS.
4TH JULY
T [ I N GS .
--:O:--

This is unquestionably the great outing
day of the year. The young, middle AND old
age mingle toeether in all outdoor sports
Some little thing is needed to replenish the
makeup of the happy one contemplating the
grand 18th of July jollfcstion. Below wo
mention few of many appropriate articles
essential on such occasions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05
ANOTHER 5000
YARDS sHEER PRINTED LAWNS

YARDS SHEER PRINTED Lawns.
4 magnificent colection-no old styles
and every yard Of this seasons printing
White grounds with dots, stripes, and iioral
designs; also a generous sprinkling OF dark
grounds including the popular navy blues
and blacks, with white stripes ana figures.
% inches vide
sc Yard. Worth and ZOE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

COUNTY CoURT.--Judge j. NJ. Lore
preSidjAg.-Com. vs.. Edward Heath,
indicted for assault with intent to kill;
Jury ard case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05
Special Sale Of Fashionable White Goods

White is wonderfully popular this season
and it is not confined to any agc-eqnally
fashionable for old and young. Our stock OF
dainty whites is as complete rs it WAS at the
beginning of the season, comprising every de
sirabe fabric, and just now We arc offering
mlny lots of tho most desirable sor S Of
White Goods at pr.ces very much below the
usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

Bob Moore. of La Fayoito, Ind, says that
for constipation ne has found Dewitt Little
Z sriy Rsors to be- perfect They never GRIPPE
Try them for stomach and liver troubles
Charles g. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

PRINTED MADRAs-For dresses and
shirt waiits-sn ideal fabric for midsummer
wear--a host of new stripes in ali the popular
co'orings-36 inches WIDE 10c yard Reg
ular 12lac.
First loo-,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

LAWNS AND DIMIFIES.-Dainty color
ings-dots and figures, O: white snd dark
grounds New and beautiful Urntinss. Ga,,c
yard. Regular pnce, i0c,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05

ORGANDI1 AND BATIsTE LAWNs-In
black and white and blue and white stripes
and figures; also black ard navy grounds,
with white dots and igures-s very elegant
collection OF this seasons most popular pat
torns-30 inches wide, Sc . yard. Regular
price, 12l2c,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-05
M5NETARY AND COM uERClAL.

NEW YORK. July 5-7Stocks at the OPEN
ing this morning were buoyant, strong, active
an higher The market reacted fractionally
from the high points touched in the first deal
ings, but the profit taking sales were well
taken. Government bonds were unchanged.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-17

2:30 p. M, to-day, July 10th, we are
about half way TO the Philippines. The
time will include the days spent al
Honolulu and the day, Friday, July
18th, which has been lost from the cal.
endar. According to the figuring Of
some OF the ships officers we will reach
Manila bay In 10 or II days from to-day
possibly by extra good luck In II days.
We will see.
Report to-day, Saturday, July 10th
Latitude, 2l.06 "; longitude, l76. % f.
course west. Distance, 24s miles; to.
tai distance, | ,i29 miles.
The afternoon was absolutely un
eyentful. The ship sailed as usual, the
men aboard spent the hours ~ usua
and nothing occurred worthy Of spe-
cial mention. In the evening ban 10.
ist and violinist were called upon deck
and played for an hour for the enter
tainment Of the officers.