Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-07
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Several OF the electric lamps are out Of or
der.
Another of the Hydraulion fire engine
horses is sick
A case of scarlet fever is reported al No.
100 north Columbus street.
brass lock was found on King street tbs
morning anu sent to this office.
The funeral of John Gaines. well known
colorod citizen, who died on Monday, took
place to-day
A government official yesterday evening
inspected the city postotiice and found things
rcctus in curia.
The Columbia fire engine was tested at the
foot of Prince street yesterday and found to
he in excellent order.
The Hydraulion Fire Company held their
monthly meeting last night. but transact
no business OF interest.
Frank Williams. the colored boy who was
run ove- by an ice wagon yesterday, is
thought to be improving, though his tondi-
ton is critical.
The suits of VIM. Beuchert vs.. Frank NJ.
Firor and Charles Schneider VS.. Alexandria
Steam Bread Bakery have been withdrawn
hy mutual consent
The bodies OF the Hofmans, who were SHOT
Monday night by J. B. Schmidt, a German,
in SnIry county. were taken TO Washington
yesterday for burial.
As heretofore stated. meeting .yill be held
mt the Co neil chamber tonight to make az
raugements for receiving the Alexandra
Light Infantry when that company reaches
h2me.
The mercury at noon 10 day registered 81
Later in the afternoon, however, clouds gath
cred in the west and c1ol winds followed
Clearing weather subsequently prevailed and
much cooler weather set in.
IN account of the largo number Of soldiers
IN the city, the Mayor has directed the trans
fer of officers from the southern and upper
beats to the S, cond ward beat, which ID
kno.yn as the Whitechapel district.
t!ns Of the large sycamore trees in front OF
the old Laad property, on north Lee street,
having bscor.o dangerous from Old axe. was
cut down this mGrning, 9nd in falling demo" :
ishcd some Of the electric wires on that street,
The body of Elmer Kalmirer, Of the Sixth
Now York regiment who died at the hos
,i.al Mt Bris,ow yesterday, were brought here
to-day and will be embalmed hy Mr.. William
nrmaino and shipped to the late home OF the
deceased.
Mr.. Robert IT, Grimes, the well known mer-
chant tailor. will opsn on the 10th Instant
fall stock of goods. He las made choice Sc
,ct!oas for this season. and lie ra1antees
nerfect fix and satisfaction to all who ent.u5t
orders to him.
He,r7 Tavis, co'orcd who shot Henry ste.
vens. also colorcd at Motley Hall several
weeks ago, WAS captnred late yesterday after
noon by Lieutenant smith and Officer AT
riuptop' Davis WAS brought before the May
or this morning, who held BIN for iuItleF
examination.
DONATIONS FOR THE RECEPTION.
Tic following is a list of articles promised
for the reception to BIO given in honor OF
COMPANY F. Tni1a Virginia Volunteers, on
their return from BiChI?ond
Cash. So 50.
Boiled hams 2.
! Boiled tongue. u
| Cold roast beef, pounds.
| Oysters, D.
| Chickens. s.
Rread hot Tolls and hot biscuits, all that is
needed.
Coffee, ground, 10 POUNDS.
Tea. pounds.
! Milk, o
Sugar, % rounds
Fruits. l dcz,n oranges.
! Ice cream, 0.
Water ices, O..
Olives. bottle.
Cakes, 6
Cheese. D.
Crackers, & pounds.
Pickles. etc 4 bottles.
Flowers, basket.
Flags q.
| Patriotic pictures, rho oor,.
please send in your list az once. The com
mittee reeds the articles. Names Ct donor
will be published later.
Trpth wears well. People have learned
that DeWitts Little Early Risers are reilaoie
little pills for regulating the bowels, cGrLs
construction and sick headache. Ihey uon