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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

THE PEACE CoMMIssIoN.--In view of the
early meeting at Paris of the Spanish Ameri-
can peace commissioners, arrangements are
already under way for the entertainment of
this distinguished body. 1t is understood
that tho commi. sion will be The guests of the
French government, and, while no formal in
yitation hiss yet been extended, there is rea-
son TO believe one will come in due time and
that the commissioners will receive every
courtesy and attention which the French gov
ernment can besiow. The meetings of the
commission will be held at the French foreign
office in the sumptuo is and historic Salon dts
Ambss sailors. 1t was there that tho famous
Congress of Paris met in 1856. The salon is
probably the most elegant official department
in all Europe. being hung with gobelin tapes
II les and decorated with lavish ffescoss And
works of art Near tho gallon are private
chambers, suitable for Committee rooms and
for the meetings of tho commissioners of the
respective governments The commissioners
will choose their own private quarters, 81.
though Secretary Day may DO the guest Of
the United States embassy I he President
hopes to he able to announce the names of the
commissioners on tho part Of the United
States this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

A MODEL ROACH TRAP.-Mr. F.
A. Coakley was exhibiting roach trap
in market this morning which was re-
earded as one of the most decided
failures of this ingenius and inventive
age. The trap was of pasteboard and
about the shape of an old.fashioned
spy glass" into each end of which
we're funnel. shaped sinks with small
openings through which the insects
were supposed to pass to get at tempt
ing onion on the inside. After the
roach had once entered a trap door was
supposed TO fall and make it prisoner.
All this worked very well. The reaches
obtained entrance, left nothing but the
skins of the onion, and then deliberate
" ate hole through the trap through
which they effected all easy exit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.-Mr.
cbsrle, Lyles, well-known aui es-
med gentleman, was the victim of a
Using accident while at work st
Gf.s-rs Ajtches0n & Bros. mill about 8
otIocs this morning. He was engaged
:, inning plank on circular saw at
'rs ,ime when the board, on which his
hands were placed, was thrown up
ward causing his right hand to me
:, rontsct with the buzzing saw. All
. - The index finger were almost sew
rad In a second and the teeth OF the
saw ,plit the palm of the hsnd terribly.
Tre unfortunate man, with blood
sn.r,jae from the wound, fell back
ja,o q swoon aud was caught in the
arm. Of q fellow workman. Mr.. Lyles
o... taken to DR.. Gibson's Office where
me tiucers were amputated and the
o,ber neces airy surgical aid rendered.
Later he was placed in buggy by MIR.
B5b-rt Aitcheson and taken to his
home on upper Duke street. The
many friends of the unfortunate gentle
m4o sincerely regret that so terrible an
Sc,ident has befallen him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

COUNTY ITEMS --Messrs. William G..
Wibirt, John Miller and f. S. Corbett
were appointed commissioners yester-
day by the Alexandria County Court
to appraise and condemn land to be
used by Tire Washington. Arlington
and Falls Church Railway Company
for its new branch from Washington
southwesterly through Alexandria
county to the Theological Seminary,
Fairfax county.
Tue road authorities of the county
are rapidly repairing the bridges and
public roads that were destroyed by
the late rains.
An excursion and picnic grounds
nave been established at Ballston on
the electric road from Washington to
Falls Church, and music and dancing
is the programme for every Tuesday
aud Thursday night in each week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

ATTACK Or INDIGEsTIoN.-A soldier
named J. Frank Jones, who had evil
IDENTIFY eaten too much during the day,
was taken with a violent fit of indiges.
ton last night while in the street and
was carried to the station house. When
re reached that place be was speech
less and thought TO be dying. At times
he was seiz9d with spasms, on which
occasion it took several men to hold
him down on the litter. DR.. Purvis
was summoned, and he had the man
taken to the lu6rmary, where he sue
ceeded in unloading the stomach OF its
unsavory contents, after which tbs
soldier recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

PERSONAL ]. II. Butler
preached 10 Richmond on Sunday last
! The report that he had received call
from Middletown, Pa, was erroneous.
Mr.. John D. Normoyle is ut Atlantic
CITY.
Mr.. VIM. A. Moore, jr., is hack from
ten days trip in the neghborhood of
! Ashburn. He brought back with him
numerous photographs which will de.
light his many friends.
Mr.. Amos Slaymsker was in town
yesterday. He had been visiting rela.
tives il Loudoun. He left on the Nor
folk boat last evening for home.
Mr.. John Augustine Washington is
back from delightful visit to Norfolk
and Virginia Beach.
Mrs. John West has recovered from
her indisposition OF the past several
weeks.
Mr.. Thomas Power, OF the postofiice
force, is back from his vacation.
Mr.. Eugene Taylor has returned from
witt To Atlantic City.
Messr3 VIM. SchwaIzman, George Schwarz.
man and Alouzo Wcolford, and their families,
OF the Virginia Glass Works, have retnrno1
to their mes after trip to New Jersey.
Messrs w Dunn, Walter Moore and Geo.
West, who left here recently with mule
train for Tampa, have returned from that
p ace and are now stationed ut st. Asaph.
Private Charles Sullivan, Co. L, 3rd yr-
gina Regiment, was in the city to-day on r
fire days furlough.
Mr. VIM Zimmerman was taken sick at the
Southern Railway depot this morning and had
to be taken t. his home
Miss Ruth Van Aukeu, of this city, is the
gu st of Mis- S L Atwoll, st tho Taylor
Housc. in Winchester.
Rev. T Il. Rice, of Atlanta will preach in
this city to morrow night ut s o'clotk at this
Second Prespy terrain Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

1t is expected that the order for mus
tering out 100000 men OF the volunteer
forces will be issued tomorrow.
Cabt. Evans, the commander of the
Iowa, was aboard his ship this morn
ing aud denied the reports to the effect
that he was suffering from malarial
fever.
The South End Hotel, at Tybee Island,
near Savannah, Ga with four adjoining cot
tages belonging to the hotel, was burned to
the ground at an early hour this morning.
The guests escaped without injury.
L. has been decided that the o. g. battle.
ship New York, Admiral Simpsons flagship,
will convey tho Cuban commission 10 Hava MI
if she can be made ready in time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

DIAMOND PIN LOST AND FOUND
About week ago Mr.. Frank Shuman,
., mis- city, lost u diamond pin valued
At $50 ut Colonial Beach. MIR. S uman
Ia gone in the water for bath, and
before doing SO had entrusted the pin,
which was in handkerchief, TO Il
yonnq lady friend. When he came on
NJ the water he took the handkerchief
from the lady's hands for the purpose
al VIKING the water from his face, when
tos pin was dropped. Unconscious OF
nj. los at the time, Mr.. Shuman re-
tired to change his clothes and while
% engaged realized his pin was gone.
He made n thorough search OF the
shore where he entered aud left the
water. but the missing article could
NJ where no found A day or two
later Mr.. Harry Moore, of this city,
while in the water nssr the shor, "a Y
the CATERING gem and picked il mp
He subsequently restored ii to lis
OUUrr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

A NARROW Escape "A colored boy
named Andrew Jackson had narrow
escape from being bitten by q spread
head moccasin snake on MIR. Caz=nov'
Lee farm, on Seminary Hill, yester
day. The boy had gone under fenc"
for the purpose of gathering pears
which had fallen from tree, aud while
so engaged supposed he had been
struck on his right leg by some one
with stick. On looking around be
was terrified by seing o snake nearly
!our eet long hanging to his pantaloon
Iegs. The reptile had struck viciously
at the boy, aud the faugs had entered
the fold of mis- trousers where they had
beer turned up, and his flesh escaped.
The snake hung On, when jackson
procured a stick, causing the reptile TO
relax its hold, aud ne finally dispatched
it, The boy will be exceedingly care
full in future when approaching u pear
frea
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23
Remarkable Rescue,

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
her she was q hopeless victim of con.
sumption and that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton she bought bottle and to her
delight found herself benefited from
first desc. She continued its use and
after taking six bottles, found herself
sound and we'll, now does her OVID
Homework and is as we'll as she ever
was.-Free trial bottles of this great
discovery at E. S. Leadbeater & Sons
Drug Store, large bottles so cents and
81 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

ARREST OF A SOLDIER Officer
Beach yesterday evening arrested Jas.
Slate, IS private of Company A, Third
Virginia regiment. on a charge of
drawing loaded pistol on man
named Fisher in the northeastern sec-
uon o.! the city. At the station-house
State stated that he was provost
quad sent here to look up some SOL
d'ers who mad left camp without leave,
and tdat he had procured the pistol
and ammunition at Camp Alger. 1t
vas aiterward ascertained that Slate
Rad been furloughed for Eve days TO
Nsit his home in Dapville, where he
sad his grandmother was dying, and
mat, instead of going to Danville, he
went to Washington and bought Ger
Judges. He was taken before the
Mayor this morning, who dismissed
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

DEATH OF AN OLD REsIDENT.-Mr.
Henry Engelhardt, an old resident OF
West Eld, died about half-past II
o'clock to-day. The deceased had been
critically i'll for several days and his
chances of recovery had been regarded
as slim. Mr.. Engelhardt was born III
Asyaria about Go years ago, and came
70 this country when about J years
old. He took up his residence in Bal
timore, where he remained until 1852,
when be came to Alexandria and began
the manufacture of pop aud mineral
waters with Mr.. Jacob West. Later
he, with the late Mr.. Cline, established
a brewery in West End which Was
operated up to the tina of Mr.. Cline's
death. OF late years Mr.. Engelhardt
had conducted saloon on the site OF
the brewery, which was destroyed by
ire some years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

NATIONAL UNIoN-There was q
meeting of Alexandria Couacil, Nation
al Uoion, held at Pythian Hall, north
Pitt street, last night. The attendance
was good and after large amount of
business had been transacted President
w. p. Henshaw delivered & most IL
teresting and well-timed address, and
was followed by Deputy NJ. F. Hobson
a I'd Secretary l. w. Woody, VIII 50 REL
marks were listened to with much i'll
taraSt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor G. L. Si'np-
Son presiding.-The following cases
were DISPOSED of this morning
John McKenna, arrested by Cricer Sher
wood charged with beilg drunk and dis9r-
desly, was dismissed.
James Slate, arrested by Officer Beach
charged with All assault on man named
Fisher with a pistol. was dismissed.
Abe Douglass, colored arrested by ofticers
Ttcer and Roberts charged with assaulting
aud beating John Spec, WAS fined 81 90.
Ila Freeman, josephine Reader Matte
Payne aud Thomsi Chr sm S., CO ored. ar
rested by Officers Knight and Belts charged
with disorderly conduct, were fined ~ %
each
Two men, arrested by O@cer Proctor charg
el with disorderly conduct and fighting, were
dismissed
Daniel Freeman. colored, arrested by ON
&c: Beach charged with an assault on Matte
Payue was dismissed.
Night Repori-Lsst night was clear and
VAIN Seven prisoners were at the station
hou-e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

CLEAN STREETs-It may have been
caused by the splendid rains that we
have had in the past two weeks which
flushed cutters sewers and so thorough
ly washed the streets that accounts
for the smnll charge of only s. each
week for the past two weeks, or eighty
three cents 2 day for street Clean
ing. Thus is the minimum charge for
street sweeping refched, but of course
this does not include the cost Of removy
ing ashes aud cleaning alleys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

SERIOUSLY ILL.-As stated yester-
d 4y, Mr.. John Haisiip, who lives q
short distance below Accotink, Fairfax
county, is said to be in dying condl
ton. He is nearing his 90:h birthday.
AIR. Haislip is about the Oldest resident
in this section of the country in which
he was boru and has since resided, and
his many friends and acquaintance
will regret to learn of his serious ILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

The iron trough at the intersection
of Royal and Wolfe streets has worn
smooth by the carelessness OF drivers OF
teams who make too short turns in pass
ing from Royal to Wolfe street Sew
ersl horses have fallen lately, and un'
lass drivers are more careful q serious
accident will surely follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

FORFEITED THEIR COLLATERAL -
WALLACE Poland and William Thomas,
the two men arrested yestt rday charged
with perjury in connection with the
case of Mrs. Kate Gorhsm who had
been charged with selling liquor on
Sunday, were released on leaving $40
each as collateral for their appearance
at 8 o'clock. They failed TO show them.
selves when the case was cslieG, and
forfeited these amounts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

Large trains OF troops from the S uth
passed through this city for the North
at different hours of the day. Three
batteries of heavy artillery were On the
trains; also Battery K of the 2nd artil-
le V. Which has been ordered to Ports
mouth, n. h Battery 81, 2nd artillery.
ordered to Fort Trumbull, Conn.,, and
Battery E, 9th artillery, ordered to
Washington,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

FIGHT IN A SALooN.-A fight occul'
s seu late Yesterday evening in q Duke
street saloon between two young
u ~ OF this city, during which one OF
Tue participants was struck over the
i with beer bottle and quite bad
:! cut. The other was considerably
punished during the conflict. The
20. were taken before the Mayor
e o morning and after hearing of tbs
case they were dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

I.S>'VRs!oN.-Alexandria Division No. L,
s auy.enI Order OF Hibsrni4ns, will give theiE
'Souu annual excursion to River View on
t;L,1'sdsy snd Judging from the number OF
s srse's already sold large crowd will be in
n,''uuSnce. The committee in charge will
EAeir patrons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

DeWitt's Witch hazel salve has the largesi,
sale of any salve in the world. This TACT anu
its merit has led dishonest people 10 a1'elnp'
to counterfeit il. Lookout for the man ~ho
attempts to deceive you when you csi' iol
DeWit.'s Witch Hazel Salye the great PIE
cure. G. 9. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

BAsEBALI.-The following is the result
of tho National League games played yeste.
day :Pittsburg 6, Washington 4; Pittsburg 8,
Washington 2; Philadolphia is, Louisville
o New York IL, Cleveland 4; Baltimore q,
st. Louis 1 Cincinnati 7. Boston 2; Cincin.
natl s. Boston 5. The following is the stand
ING ~ tho clubs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns, skin diseases and especially piles there
is one reliable remedy DeWitt's Witch Hazel
alive. When you call for DeWitt's don't &C.
cept counterfeis or frauds. You will not be
disappointed with DeWitt's Witch. Hazel
Saiye. G, G.. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Aug. 23.-The stock market
opened Irregular and active with tendency
toward lower prices. After the initial deal
ines the market staadied aud 81 o yed some
rcccvercs Government bonds were I'M.
changed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

mn rises tomorrow at 5:29 and sets at
80 High water at 12.o4 a. IN. and
~ Iti u II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23
LOCAL MATTERS.

Parsons leaving the city for the sum-
can have the Gaz lite mailed to
MN. .i', 10 any address for 10 cents week,
~, .ns same price at which the paper is
3sIiyered in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

sergt. Smith aud Ottic' rs Belts and
knight notified tugboat passing s'her-
herds that they had captured BUCK
Shefer,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

re,TsER rROBABILITIEs.-For this
..iou lair to night AM Wednesday; con-
,,,.Y,.l high temperature till Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23
Toilet Articles.

A very large assortment of Lotions, Eau de
Qlinine, Extracts Cologne, Toilet and sachet
Powders, Toilet Waters, Tooth Powders, Soaps,
BORNE, Listerine, Ebony, Olive and Rose
wood hair Brushes, Kent's Celebrated Eng.
lsh Hair Brushes, Chamois and Sponges.
English Dristle Tooth Brushes. .... 10c to 35c
English Bristle Nail Brushes. 15c to $1.75
Flesh Brushes, with strap, each Soc
English Bristle Hair Brushes. SOC to $500
W. & L. Tooth Powder, pkg..................16c
Carbolic Mouth Wash, bottle. .........30c
Imported Violet Toilet Powder, pkg........10c
Woodland Violet Talcum Powder, box. 16c
Imported Rice Face Powder, box ...........2Gc
Imported Cologne, bottle. ......... 26c to TIC
Witch Hazsl, BOTTLE zee. ........... .. 1Oc to 3Sc
Cucumber and Almond Cream, box 26c
ooa Sdit paS ........'''.'..., ...4 VC
First floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LOthrOp
10th. 18th and F Sts.. N. W.
Store closes at 8 oclock-ssturday at o'clock
49,
SUMMER HELP and Requisites.
Children's Underwear.

We are showing complete line of Muslin
Underwear for children of all ages; also full
line of Arnold Knit Goods for infants and
children. These goods are recommended by
physicians as superior to anything yet made
for children's wear. Ask for catalogue.
Muslin Drawers, hem and cluster Of .tucks,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

OUR NEW CARPET STOCK

Which will be open for inspection September lst
The prices offered for first class goods are big saving
As the goods will for immediate needs it rare chance
Best 81 Tapestry Carpets during the alteration sale 6oc
Best 75c Tapestry Carpets during the alteration sale 5oc
Remnants under yards 81 Tapestry and best Mo-
quette and Administer during the sale 5oc
Remnants under yards best 5c Tapestry Carpets
at 45c.
Very special bargains in Moquette Rugs. We are SELL
ing these goods at less than any house in the councy
On stock to be opened September 1st we guar
anee lower prices than any house Washington elsewhere
Special Bargains During August in
Merchant Tailoring Departmt
We put on sale August line of SIS, SIS and $40
Light Suits at the low price $40. Nearly all sold in the
first week. few excellent left and some special reduc
tons in better suits. ONE PRICE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

Shoe Department.
Womeu's Black Wei Kid Oxfords, patent
tip, derby toe, turn sole, well-made and
stylish shoe.
$1.55 pair, from 50 So
Third floor,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

New Bathtub Seats.
We offer to-day new lot OF Universal Bath
Tub eeats, with galvanized and nickel trim
mings. Easily adjustable to any size bath tub
75c Each.
Formerly double the price.
Fifth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-23

Alexandria Market. Aug %.
The grain markets are very easy at the
current prices
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Aug. %
swine.-The arrivals this week were 1O,627
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-23
WEDNESDAY. MARCH %. 1898.
The News of the Day.

We will begin the proceedings of the
day 10y remarking that our dear friend
Mark Hanna has issued n pronuncia-
mento which entirely clears his skirts
of the charge-if ever there was one
that he personally speculates in stocks.
Marcus Alonzo denies it, and he does
80 in such a frigid and virgin vein that
we are now compelled to believe that
any man who would buy a share of
stock or put up a twO-dollar margin
must be a person whose character is be-
low reproach. No other opinion of stock
gamblers can be deduced from the lord
~ scorn with which our own Marcus re
pudiates the idea that he is, or ever
has been, one. Exactly what that has to
do with his interest I'm maintaining the
sovereignty of Spain in Cuba, we do not
see. VIGOROUSLY and confessedly, he
has kept Mr.. Mckinley from that rec
Ognition of Cuban belligerency which
would have rendered impossible the hor-
rors Of the past year. If he thinks 10
escape the contempt of the American
people for that, by swearing that he
never gambIed, stole spoons or did time
in the workhouse, his views as to the
value of repartee are as peculiar as his
"sound business methods"