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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Hebrew Feast of Purim began to-day
Virginia Conference, Methodist Episcopa
Church, will meet at Falls Church to.mor
Tow.
Mrs. Edith Davis, the elderly woman from
Brentsville, who went TO Washington few
days ago, is being cared for at the aims house
in that city.
Mr.. Chris Dewitt. of this city, was yester
day evening taken to Jail by order of Mayo
Simpson, to await the appointment of com
mission of lunacy, which will inquire into his
mental condition.
Judge Norton to-day granted charter t.
the United Land Company, the objects o.
which are to buy and sell land. The capita
stock is to be $50, 00O and Mr.. Thos Hop
kiDs, of Washington is president, with Mr.
). 1 Callahan as agent in this city.
The eyangelistic services in the First Pres
byterian Church continue u draw large con-
gregations. Three services are being held
each day this week-afternoon service at 3
o'clock. Meetings for children and youOg pee
pie conducted at . p. III. by Miss Edith Maiy
Irvine, and evening service at 1870.
Harre Williams, Arthur Cromwell and
Frank Boston, all colorsd, Of Washington
who were arrested yes erday by Policemen
Young and Atkil son for peddling jewelry
without license, were fned $40 each in the
Police Court this morning and in default Of
payment sent to the chain gang for 30 days
Mr.. William Barton, of this city, a tele-
graph operator, while walking along the street
at the corner of New York avenue and Ninth
street. in Washington, last night was struck
by wagon, knocked down and badly hurt.
having his nose broken. He was taken 10 a
hospital where he received attention and
subsequently came home.
Attention is called to the patent steel roast.
or that Mr. James A. Dryer is introducing
in Alexandria. 1t bakes bread beautifully,
roasts meat, game and poultry without the
l)ss Of any nutritious qualities AMI makes
them more essily dgested Thousands OF
these roasters have been sold in the United
States, and they are giving perfect satisfsc'
ton. Every one guaranteed.
a representative from Baltimore of the
Garrett estate was in this city to-day and
called at the Auditors office to inquire as TO
the assessment upon the old cotton factory on
north Washington street; which has not been
operation for twenty years he ascertain
cd that the property is assessed at S6O 200;
thereupon he said that he had offered il for
$50, 900 and could not make q sale.
Edward Magoings and Charles Baltimore,
both colorcd, engaged in difficulty yester-
day which came near terminating in muir
der. The trouble originated over seine trivial
matter aud resulted in the men coming to
blows. Baltimore was getting the best OF the
fight when Magongs seized an axe and dealt
his adversary g blow on the head. The
weapon struck Baltimore above the left ear
and inflicted an ugly though not fatal
wound. Magoings was subsequently arrested
by Policeman Lyles anu this morning he was
fined SO ard this morning and in default of
payment was sent 10 the chain gang for 30
days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

Az OLD CLoCE.-A letter from Mid
o'eourg to the Leesburg Westinghouse
says
"N9 T. 5. Duffey has shipped very
Singular make of the grandfather 5
clock 10 Washington. The clock has one
weight for both time and striking, and
has chain which is one of the endless
eaaI1 variety Only one ratchet is used
.0 winding aud the one chain carries
No. nom striking aud time sides of clock.
DC clock was made by Bentley Il Mil
.sF. OF Leesburg, and works are in first
caSS condition, are of brass and when
Geaaei were mirror like in appearance.
an o.d Leesburg paper posted on back
o. clock had an advertisement dated
the yestry of the Episcopal Church
nav 81 old Prayer Book, printed in
VA'ogd, England, in 1872. The prayers
DE ior his Royal Highuess and King
GeorGe, and bless our Gracious Queen,
1,,la'2tte and George, Prince of Wales
1e act OF uniformity is also printed IN
.'7 preface. The book was the proper
y OF Sledborne Parish
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08
.olIcE CoURT.-Mayor G. L. Sim

oLIcE CoURT.-Mayor G.. L. Simp.
son pre8idmq-The following cases
We're disposed Of this morning
us Brown. arrested by Officer Ferguson
charged with stealing iron from the city, was
daH-s B.
Noble Saunders, coored, arrested by Obi.
cr Lyts charged with gambling, WAS fined
S33ooc sent 10 chain gang for 10 days.
Harry Wallace. Arthur Cruinwell and
friuo Boston, coloIej. arrested by ttlicor'
A,Susou and Young charged with peddling
wtlaats license, were fined $40 each orscnt
% The ch4in gaug for 80 days
Edward Magoings. cO'ored. arrested by
ll'er Lyles charged with an Assault on
lm'cs Baltimore with Ratchet, was ii ned
- VI Sent - the chain gang for 20 days
Walker Washington. colored, arrested by
"t-eer Hall charged with being drunk ard
Oh orderly and for abusive language toward
Josephine Lee, was fined 81 so or sent to the
N5rS house for 50 days.
Virginia snow, colored, arrested by Cthcer
Sherwood charged with sssaulting and beat
Ing Nary Springfield, was fined So or sent to
iae ~crS house for 30 days.
t4ric6 Dillon, charged with on-support
ID. bis 'amlly. WAS dismissed.
saloon keeper, charged with selling
a'r ON sunday, was fired $40.
Rpor.-Lsst night was Gear ami
sl'- Seven prisoners snd thirty-ole dodgers
were ID. the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

SUIT FOR DAMAGES The Mutual
Commission and Stock Company,
whose sui office, at Ninth and + streets
in Washington, was raided by the DO.
lice Friday night ard stock device
and other parapbernaIia seized, yester-
day fled replevin suit against w. G.
Moore, superintendent Of police, TO re-
cover the goods. The bill states that
the defendant took quantity OF goods
including set of the stock books OF
several mining companies and num-
Ter of weights and cords, as we'll as one
automatic printing and recording ma
chine. They also ask for damages.
1t is charged that the plaintiffs were
engaged in maintaining gambling de-
vice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08
A SERIOUS QUESTION.

What is to become of the unfortu-
nate people of Virginia who are becom
ing insane from day to day? The legi;
lature, though presented correct item.
lied reports from every hospital in the
State, has failed to provide the board
with enough money to take care of the
inmates already admitted, to say nothing
of the vast number whose papers are
being sent almost daily to one of the
several hospitals of the State. | was
in Stanton Friday, March 4. The &C
tual number of patients in that hospital
that day was sos; the number on fur
iough, So, making 81 in all upon the
rolls. There were 5 applications on
file. The total capacity is ST. II these
five are sent for we have room for only
one more. The hospital is compelled
to provide for furloughed patients. The
lowest per capita cost for this hospital
was, for the last year, 1925. 90-S03 pa
tients actually in the hospital at this
per capita, ($l25.9 0) is Sl01, 097.70. The
60, most of whom are liable to be re-
called at any time, at the same cost,
would make it necessary for this hos
pitsl to support its entire number and to
have$ 109 1880. Taking the actual num-
Der now there 10 be taken care OF daily
I cay is S101, 097.70. The legislature
gave this hospital $4,000. How
can this sum pay an expense bill OF
SOL ,097, 90? 1t really leaves an abso-
lutte shortage of $16,09770. 1t is
true that by judicious management,
this hospital has 8 surplus of ten or
twelve thousand, this will be more than
consumed the first year without provid-
ing for 8 single new admission-What
is to become of those daily adjudged in
sane? Go to the jails, of course, where
the law allows them to be taken care OF
at an expense of so cents daily and spe-
cial attendant service extra, if required.
This statement is not confined to this
hospital. DR.. Drewry, Of the Central
(colored) State Hospital, in his appeal
10 the legislature makes similar state
ment. He says he has $50 patients &C
tually in his hospital. His per capita
cost is reported at 1886. This makes
his expense account for the year $S3,-
sos 20. The legislature gives DR.. Drew.
ry S75 900, Il shortage to him OF IS $685.
20. DR.. Drewry estimates the expenses
of patient kept 10 the jails to be 1920
year. Who but the taxpayer is to
pay this extra expense, which is far
more than double? The cutting down
the salaries of q few officers in these
State institutions amount to nothing az
compared to the additional expense.
No superintendent will take in more
patients than his appropriation provides
for. They may run the risk of taking
in new patient for furloughed one
Furloughing is part of the medical
treatment, it is not discharge by any
means. There are some patients who
have been furloughed as many as doz-
en- times. J. I. BECKHAM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

A. l.. THE Alexandria Light In
fantry, fifty strong and in command o.
Capt. Bryan, had street drill last
night which attracted some attention
Tue company, after their weekly meet
ing at the armory, marched to the cor
ner of King and Washington streets
where they were put through the new
evolntions, &c.
Quarternaster Appich and other;
were at the armory till late hour las
night getting all the equipments, &c
belonging to the company in shape, arc
were so successful that Capt. Bryan he:
been notified that the company could
be gotten ready for field service in three
hours
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08
TELEGRAPHIC BREYlTIES.

The recruiting officer at the Columbus, O.,
barracks received orders to-day to recruit ac-
ceptable men for the navy and light artillery.
Salviati, the well known Venetian gas
and mosaic artist, who executed the mossics
in ST. Paui's Cathedral, London, committed
suicide on Friday evening.
Two allan laborers were instantly killed
and two badly hurt by q two.ton dit car
which fell upon them to-day while they were
at work on the new East River bridge at New
York.
Joseph Hois. plumber, who committed
suicide in Chjc'go by shooting himself, is tho
third of three brothers to meet such a fate. 1t
seems to be clear case of mania for sef.1c-
structUn.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Penn sylvana Railway Company was held
showed gross earnings of SIPS, Pts ,OSG; opt
Grating expenses of SS1, 6l1.031 and ne
earnings Of $40, 637,034
Second Vice President President James A.
Wright, of the International Nav;g ltion Com
pany, said in New York to-day that there
was no truth in the report that the American
line steamship st. Louis is to be sent to the
Brooklyn navy yard 10 BE- armed rs cruiser.
She will sail, ~ scheduled, on March 10 Tor
Southampton.
Fireman Charles Bellamy, of the tug I'm.
delwriter, bound for Havana, died in the Ma.
rue Hospital, at Charleston, 8. c., this morn.
lug of pneumonia. The Underwater will
continue her voyage in few days after re-
pairs to her tow. the derrick Chief have been
made. The torpedo boat Winslow coaled this
morning and msy leave this afternoon foT
Key West.
A fire which originated in the large novelty
store of Wolf * Co., Franklin and Vine
streets, Philadelphia to-day did damage
amounting u $3.50 before it was gotten
under control. The building is a five.stoT, :
brick, and tho upper floors are occupied by
Hensel, Colladay & Co, manufacturers OF
dres and cloak trimmings. The firm employs
nearly 500 girls, and there WAS almost a
panic among them. several OF the girls
tainted, and it was with the greatest tiicu
ty that they were rescued from the building.
The principal loss was by water,
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BIG KING STREET.

CHICAGO, Mar. 8 Wheat to day was finn
at the opening. The tension between the
United States and Spain was believed TO have
been somewhat relieved July opened Isc
higher at 9Oai and adv need mrnc lately
to 907s May opened lAaa4c higher at 1864
a105l1. The market became Very quiet after
the first buying furry was over and prices cas-
cd of, July to 90ha905s and May to 1913.
July rallied later to 9U5sa903.. Corn aud
Oats were very quiet May corn opened lie
higher at 3Oa30ls and held at 30 My Oats
opened q Shade higher 267a and sold at
26ais267s May Pork opanod unchanged at
$40 %, declined to $40 171a and recovered
to $40 90. May Lard opened unchanged at
So 1915 and sold at So 12l1s5 Is. May
Ribs opened shade lower at 50 o. l2a5 10
and sold at SO 05a5 0712.
New YORK, Mar. S --Flour-State and
Western quiet but barely steady. Rye flour
firm. Wheat-options No ? red advanced on
cables and decline in consos but soon ives k
ened under realizing; Mer 1905; May
1O0i9s10O7s July 81 9-16a917s; Sept
S2&.aS3. bye steady No Western 5S'2
a59. Conceptions No , opened quiet bui
steadily held on cables May 347s Oats
options No 2 dull but fairly steady; track
white 33a39. Beef steady. Pork qret
mess SO 50a10 -. Lard steady and nom:-
nal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08
The Sure LII Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malsdy if you will only get
the right remedy. You are having pain
all through your body, your liver is out
of order, have no appetite, no life or
ambition, have a bad cold, in fact are
completely used up. Electric Bitters
sre the only remedy that will give you
prompt and sure relief. They act d.
rectly on your Liver, Stomach and Kid
neys, tone up the whole system and
make you feel like new being. They
are guaranteed 10 cure or price refund
ed. For sale at E. l.. Aliens Drug
Store. only 50 cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

PERsoNAL-Miss Sawyer, of Mil.
waukse, aud Miss Macbee, Of Norfolk,
are visiting Miss Lee at Maj W. S.
Green's residence on north Washington
S rect.
TIE lecture to have been delivered
by Col, Arthur Herbert before Lee
Camp tomorrow night has been post
poned till next Monday night.
James F Webster, Chief of Police Of
this CITY, last week received a letter
from 1homls D. Hall, secretary of the
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Associa-
ton, which recel t'y held smoker
in Loui: vile, KY. Chief Webster,
who has national reputation as vet
eran fireman, was, as usual, invited,
but was unable to attend. Mr.. Hall in
his letter regrets the chiefs absence,
and says when the roll was callel and
his name was sounded through the
hall, soma one shouted, Here in
spirit" Applause lasting several min
utes followed. Chief Webster's bucket
and cape were placed in front OF the
speakers table.
Mrs. h. L. Monroe is i'll at her home,
on nortbsColumbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

THE FIRE WARDENs.-The fire war
dens met last night and discussed the
proposition for putting an electric fire
alarm service in operation in this city.
After au interchange OF views the
wardens unanimously decided not to
recommend the putting in operation OF
the system at present, holding that the
money necessary for such system
could be much better spent in improv-
ing the fire department. 1t is under
stood that the Chief Engineer enter
tains the same views as those held by
the Wardeps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

ORDER FOR SALE.-Judge Cox, in
Washington, yesterday signed an order
in the case of the Central National
Bank against the Mount Vernon Steam
boat Co, directing the receivers, Jam'
S. Edwards and Enoch l.. White, to
sell at public auction all of The property
of the steamboat company. The order
directs that the plant and outfit be adj
vertised for sale within the next fifteen
days. The sale is being pressed at thi:
time in order that the boats may be
available by the purchaser for the com
ing season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

r. E LEE CAMP.---The regular
monthly meeting OF r. E. Lee Camp
Confederate Veterans was held at their
hall last night and was more largely at
tended than any previous meeting.
Commander Ramsay presided. A res
olution to amend certain bylaws was
freely discussed and laid over until the
next meeting for final action. Several
communications from the Grand Camp
aud from the history committee of the
Grand Camp were read. Several COM
mittees reported and Comrade Joel 0.
Adam, formerly of the h Virginia In
fantry, Pickett's division, and who pay
ticipated in the famous charge of that
division at the battle of Gettysburg,
falling badly wounded among the guns
of the Federal batteries on that occa-
sion, related, by invitation of the camp,
his "reminiscences OF the battle, which
were greatly enjoyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

SENT OWN. Jones, colored, was
before Justice Sellers, Of the county, to'
dsy, on the charge of feloDiously as
saulting Officer Gaines in the county or
the 1st inst. The trial was held at the
old courthouse and Jones WAS sent tt
Jail to await tie action of the grand
jury.
Charles Russell, for house breaking
and Thomas Lee. for felonious assault
both colored, are now in jail, having
been sent there by Justice Sellers te
await the action Of the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

Over 5. 900 yards. divided into 5 lots, The
broken scta sud odd pieces Of an importer,
from fine narrow goods to the wider widths
Nearly 200 excellent designs in Cambria
N.insook and Swiss Embroidery, and to be
sold at prices JUST HALF THEIR VALUE.
BY all odes the best lot OF Embroidcries ever
offered.
Lot No. Fifty pieces Hamburg and Swiss
Edges, to Sc value at pc.
Lot No 2-Fifty pieces NainsoOk, Cambria
and Swiss Edgings and Insertings to match
8 and Toe value, for Sc
Lot No. 3-Fifty pieces very wide En-
broideries, Swiss Nainsook and Cambria, )
and 1Sc value, for 10t yard
Lot No. 4-Fifty pieces fine Edges, to 10
inches wide, Nainsook, Cambria and Swiss
Inselt'n to match, 25c value, 15c a yard.
Lot No. 5-This lot is beauty. Not a
piece in the lot worth less than 40 to soc,
Cambrics, Nainsooks, also Swiss Edges ard
Insertings to match at 25c yard.
new lire of all.over Emboderies and
Tuckings will be included in this sale.
% pieces White French Nainsooks very
fine quality, worth 25c at pc a yard.
so pieces English Long Cloth (12-yard
Lieces) $129 per piece.
We have had a remarkably large sale Of
those Fine Organdies in solid colors of pink.
light blue, nile, lemon, corn, cardinal, hello
trope white and black. Positive 29c value
for 15c yard.
80 pieces Fine Porcelain. finish India Lin
ems - &c vatue, for Sc Il yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

COUNCIL MEETING. - The semi
monthly meeting of the City Council
WILL be held tonight. Mr.. JAG. Bayne,
who has been engaged in balancing the
books of the gas office. will submit bis
report. The report of the fire wardenf
in reference to the introduction of a
fire alarm system will also be submit
ted. 1t is understood that the report
will be against the purchase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

MYSTIC CGRCLE-Arlington Ruling,
F. NJ. C, held very interesting meet
ing last night. Five candidates were
admitted to membership and consider
able business was transacted. ). h.
WYATT, Supreme deputy, officially
closed the charter. During the even
ing the ruling was charmingly enter,
tanned by both vocal and Instrumental
music rendered by two OF the members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

TUMoR REMovED-Mrs. Scott, OF
lower Fairfax. was operated upon yes
terday at the Iufrmary for tumor,
which was successfully removed. The
operation was performed By Drs.
Howard, Smith, Slaughter and Miller.
Mrs. Scott is resting comfortably to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

Belle Haven Council, Junior Order
of Mechanics, held very largely at
tended and very interesting meeting
last night. The degrees of Y. L. 4 +.
were conferred upon three candidates.
Oae application for membership was
also received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

On the morning of Feb, 20, 1895, 1
was sick with rheumatism and lay in
bed until May 21st, when 1 got bottle
ofCham0erlain's Pain Balm. The first ap'
plcation of it relieved me slmostentire-
~ from the pain and the second afforded
complete relief. In q short time was
able to be up and about again.-A. T.
MoREAUx, Luverne, MINI. Sold by ].
H. Janney, Druggist, 70l King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08
COOKING UTENSILS.
THE PERKINS
SELF BASTING
STEEL ROASTER,

The only self-bastiug
roaster on the market.
Made IN four sizes. War
rantcd to return all evs p.
Grafton to the centre of
the Iosst Will cock
equally W, II on a stove
or in a oven.
Reasons why the Per-
kins Self.basting Boaster
is the best in the world :
l, 1t is the only rooster
made Ct STEEL. 9. It is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

The rel ort that a man was struck
near Four Mile Run last night By q
southbound train on the washington
Southern Railway is not credited by
the officials here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08
RA1r1uoRr. Md. Mar. S.-Flonr d

BALTIMORE, Md, Mar. S.-Flour dull
and unchanged. Wheat dull spo. and monta
99a1.a1O0; April 1O04a1OO1s May 1OQl,a
1908. steamer No nd 951!a9d1a soutc
ern wheat By sample 96a100ls DO on grade
9514a10oL. Corn firm; spot and month
33s4 a337s; April a3at.s34; May "a bid
steamer mixed 33As331a; southern white
corn 331aa34R do yellow 33L a34L
Oats steady No , white Westtrl 341ea3o
No mixed 32s32la. Rye stesiier; No 2
nesrby SOL, No > Weston Sol. Hay
steady; choice timothy SD 5Oa13 90. Su-
gar strong and unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

A handsome bicycle, made at New A eSst :
dis. where bicycle mandatory has sen
t,rted. is On exhibition at the store OF +. j:
Miller s Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

DON'T annoy others by your coughing, Al q
risk your life by neglectrg cold. ore
Minute Cough Cure curescoughs, colds, Group
grippe aud all threat and lung troahes.
Charles G, Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

Children and adults tortured by burns
scslds injuries, eczema or skin diseases msy
secure instant relief By using DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t is the great Pile remedy
Chsrles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

p, A...,er Years of untold suffering from piles.
PurSell of HnituersvIlle, Pa. wss cured
l'ils single box of DeWiu's Witch
81 .l' -alye Skin diseases such as eczema,
mples and obstinate sores readily
,''si " this famous remedy. Charles 4.
.l.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

visa. tomorrow at GEL and sets st
uFb wster at 9 OS q. N. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08

Vp4rHsE fRoBABILITIEs.-For this
tonight; Wednesday partly
$ .'4 .bcr easterly TO southerly winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08
Alexandria Market, Mar. s.

This has been another quiet day in the
grain market, the offerings being light and
quotatio unchanged. Country Produce is
also quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-08
SALE OF EXCHANGE.

FOX TERRIER PUPS, one to three months
old, thoroughbred, pedigreed, fancy stock.
Bred for house pets aud besuty-gams: Only
IS TO SIS each. ABS. TAoMPsoN,
mars 1w P o. Box 81. Alexis. Va.
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Plaid Organizes for Aprons. Was 12i2e.
Now &c.