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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following cases were heard in
the Court of Appeals at Wytheville on
Wednesday:
New South Building aud Loan Asso-
citation vs.. Reed. Argument Concluded.
Davis VS.. National Mutual Building
and Loan Association. Removed to
Richmond.
Wright, assignee, VS. Vaughan. Con-
tinued.
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
papy vs.. Graham. Argued and sui
mitted.
Franklin county VS.. Saunders and
Franklin county VS.. ellis and Johnson.
Partially argued.
The court yesterday in refusing to
grant mandamus in the case of Brown
VS.. Christian, clerk, sustains that fea-
ture of the new delinquent land law
which imposes the s. penalty upon the
owner Immediately upon an applica-
ton to purchase the land being filed.
The following were the proceedings
of The court yesterday in detail:
Judge James Keith-P. Watts vs.. Kroll {;
Circuit Court of Tazswell county; affirmed by
divided court.
Andersen VS.. Creston Land Company ; Cir
cult Court of Roanoke county atli med.
Carnahan VS. Ashworth; Hastings Court,
city of Radford reversed
Judge John W. Riely-Banner VS. Rcsser (;
Circuit Court of Scott county; amended and
affirmed
Judge R. n. Cardwell-Francia VS.. Cline ct
al Circuit Court of Tazewell County re-
vcIsed;
Judge John s. Northumberland ct al vs..
Hammer ct al; writ of error tc the Circuit
Court of Montgomery county; dismissed as
improvidently awarded.
Matney vs.. Ratcliffs administrator Circuit
Court of Buchanan county decree affirmed.
Judge Geogre NJ. Harrison-Brown vs.
Christian Clerk of the Hastings Court city of
Richmond writ of mandamus denied.
White Us Valley Building and Investment
Company Hastings Court, city of Roanoke;
appeal dismissed as improvidontly awarded
Barlor and Carr vs.. Fulkerson Circuit
Court Of Lee county affirmed.
Bank vs. Hamburger's administrator; Cir
cult Court of Page county; appeal and sup;
bond $500.
Town of Harrisonburg VS.. Roller Circuit
Court of Rockingham county; appeal and
sup; bond $500.
ThOmpson's administrators vs Wilton ct
al; Circuit Court of Tazcwcll county writ Of
error refused.
Mitchell VS. Wooford ct al; Circuit Court
of Bland county writ of error refused.
FlAnneiy VS.. Pennington; Circuit Court of
Lee county appeal refused.
Wilson, trustee, VS.. Hundley petition for
rehearing refused.
Franklin county VS.. Saunders, and same
W.. ellis and Johnson argued and submitted.
Reuscn VS.. Lawson partially argued.
Southern Railway Company VS.. franklin
and Pittsylvania Railroad Company: removed
TO Richmond.
Galloway vs. Webster continued.
The court will adjourn its session so soon as
all cases from the Eighteenth Circuit, Judge
Dupuy, have been heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Only routine bushes was transacted
last night at the meeting of the Colum-
bin fire company.
A number of troops from New Jer'
sey passed through this city this MORN
ing via the Washington Southern Rail
way.
The Fire Wardens met last night,
but transacted only routine business.
Mr.. Robert E. Gronau, the newly elect
ed member, assumed his seat last night.
DR.. Joseph j.. SANFORD, formerly medical
officer of the ST. Johns Academy Cadet Corps,
has been appointed assistant surgeon in the
U. s. army, VIII tho rank of first lieutenant
and ordered to report at once for duty near
Santiago dc Cuba.
Tie Hydrauion fire engine which was dis
ablcd at tho brewery fire last week was test
cd to-day and found to be in excellent condi.
ton A water pressure Of 1875 pounds was
secured.
The July Tor grand jury) term of the Cor
criminal docket was pretty well cleared up at
the special term held last month.
The trustees of the Knights of Honor in
this city have paid to Mrs James w. Shinn
$4,000, the amount of the benefit held in
that order by her late husband.
Rev. George Garrett, of North Chill Semi
nary, will occupy the pulpit of the Free
Methodist Church on Sunday in the absence
of the pastor.
4 marriage license was issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Shelton Wilkerson and Cora
L. Gorham both of Alexandria.
Martha Thoms, colored, was arrested this
evening for defacing the property Of Eliza
jenkins, also colored.
At the meeting on Wednesday night of the
Old Dominion Boat Club two new members
weresselec.ed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

CAMP ALGER NoTEs.-A number Of
ladies and gentlemen from this city Wis
tied Camp Alger last night. A musical
was given and Rev. Mr.. Thacker made
q short address. This evening Rev. p.
p. Phillips and the choir from st. Paul's
Church will visit the camp.
Ten men from Fredericksburg ar
rived Tuesday night under charge of
Private Brown, of Company G, of the
Third Virginia Regiment. The latter,
who has been with Capt. Howe for a
month, will remain at Camp Alger now
and Sergt. Mann, of the same company,
has gone to take his place. Mann will
visit his home in Nottoway and also
Petersburg in the effort to enlist mer.
The First Battalion still lacks about
forty men, the Second q good many
more than this, while the Third is
nearly up to its quota. The new rifles
to the number of $40 are being dis
tributed to the companies in alphabet
cal order, and the next regimental pa
rade will see every man armed. These
rifles, together with the old ones,
which were not condemned, will be
enough to completely supply the regi-
ment. In issuing the rifles the old men,
beers of the company are being supplied
with new ones, though some of the boy s
are attached to the ones they already
have, and will be allowed to keep them.
Camp Alger, it is reported, will be in
creased within two weeks by the ar
rival of six additional regiments Of in
fantry, three troops of cavalry and q
battery of artillery. Four regiments {
infantry and the cavalry will come from
Mount Gretna, Pa. The cavalry con-
ssts of the Philadelphia City Troop,
the Sheridan" Troop, from Tyrone,
and the Governors" Troop from Har-
risburg. Illinois and Massachusetts
will supply one regiment of infantry
each. 1t is believed that the Eighth
Illinois (colored) will come from Chi
cago. The artillery will come from
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. Arthur Snowden
and children have gone to The Plains
to spend the summer.
Mrs A. W. Armstrong and children
are 8 Sending the summer at Elkton,
Va.
Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee sud family left
Lynchburg for Jacksonville, Fla, yes
teriay.
Col. Morton Marye, auditor of pub
lie accounts, has returned to Richm ord
from visit to his son at jacksonville,
Fla, and says the men there are being
splendidly cared for.
Mrs Hout and daughters, of War
rentop, are visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. l.. Bartels and her two little
daughters, of Baltimore, are visiting
Mrs. Justns Schneider.
Mr.. r. B. l.. Fleming, of Fauquier,
was in the city to-day.
Mr.. D. w. Sale, OF the Internal Reve-
nue. Office, is quite sick at the res dence
Of Mrs. ID. A. Windsor.
MIR. o. F. Carter has gone to Belmar,
N. J., TO visit his family, who are spend
ing the summer there.
Mr.. S. ~. Johnson and Professor
Lincoln Buchanan (mark the combina-
tom, of Wyoming, Iowa, were in this
city yesterday. They are Masons.
Mr.. w. A. Moore, Of Washington
Lodge, very courteously conducted
,hem through the historic halls that
caa inspire brotherhood, and ask reflec-
ticn on virtues that all may seek.
Professor Buchanan is prominent in
educational circles while his compa-
triot, S. w. Johnson, is known in high
political circles in Iowa. Yet they
knew how to drink southern soup.
MIR. aud Mrs. w. Walton Harper, OF
Orange, who have just returned from
delightful trip through Europe, were in
the city to-day.
Cadet LIewellyn Powell, Of the V.
NJ l., and his sister, Miss Mary Powell,
who have been visiting friends in
Staunton, have returned to their home
in this city.
w. A. Smooth, of Fishers Hill, has
gone to Alexandria, where he has Sc
cured employment-Albert Gaines, of
Alexandria, is spending some time here
with his sister, Mrs. O. ". Fleet. Mrs.
Hattie Crump and two children and
Miss Lizzie Cayton will spend several
weeks visiting friends in Alexandria,
Strasburg News.
Miss Nellie a. Parker, daughter of
DR.. w. w. Parker, of Richmond, was
married in that city yesterday evening
to DR.. James W. Henson, Rev. VIM. A.
Barr officiating. The event was So
cial function, and at its conclusion the
contracting parties left to spend their
boneymoon n New York. The groom
is professor OF anatomy in the Univer
sity College of Medicine. He is also sur
geon of the Howitzer Battery, them en-
bers of which were present in body.
The bride is we'll known in this city
where she spent part oflast winter.
Mrs Emma Clapdore is seriously i'll
al her home on south Fairfax street.
Lieut. Short formerly of Fort Ny r, who
was wounded lear SAntisg) recently, but who
is now at Tampa, telegraphed TO Col F. l..
Smith, of this city, last night that he WAS not
much hurt an that he w,u!d soon return to
('uha
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield, 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 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 de-
light found herself benefited from the
first dose. She continued its use and
after taking six bottles, found herself
sound aud 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 Sl.00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

CITY SCHOOL BOARD.-At the meet.
ing of the City School Board last night
there were present Col. F. L. Smith,
chairman, Messrs. Thompson, AtchG-
son, Mankin, MarbuIy, Darley,s Carne,
Harrison and the Superintendent.
The Superintendent, from the COM
mittee on studies aud discipline, report
ed an improved and extended course
of instruction" with recommendation
that it pass.
Mr.. Carne, from the committee, said
that this new course" which had been
prepared mainly by the teachers, show ed
what superb teachers the board had III
its employ. Il showed to him more
than any other thing that the % years
of the school system had produced its
effect. The experience OF the teachers
had shown them where the system
could be strengthened and widened and
they had made the improvements with
consummate skill. They had shown
not only the ability to use tools pun
chased by others, but to make tools re.
CURED in their work themselves. The
report Was adopted.
On motion Of the Superintendent
the committee on books and printing
was authorized to have printed 1000
copies Of the bylaws as amended and
changed since the last copies were
printed, together with the new scheme
of studies.
Several bills for supplies and repairs
were ordered to be paid.
A bill OF Detective McDevitt, Of
Washington, for so for services 10 re-
covering dictionary, which cost SO,
stolen from Washington school building,
was r, ferred to the finance committee,
which committee reported that tho
charge was entirely too much for the
services rendered and the report was
adopted
The Superintendent reported that
the schools had been closed for the
summer vacation according to the order
of the board, after. successful session
and with interesting closing exercises.
Mr.. barley, by request, introduced Il
series Of resolutions in opposition TO
any change in the books now ia use in
the schools except the histories, as such
changes would entail considerable at
ditional expense upon the people.
The resolutions We're referred to Il e
committee on studies aud discipline
with the request that they report at
once. The committee thereupon re
ported in favor o! the adoption OF the
resolutions.
The Superintendent offered an
amendment so as to include readers as
we'll as histories in the change.
The amendment was lost, nays 5
ayes 3-Messrs. Marbury, Harrison
and the chairman-and the report Of
the committee was then adopted.
A communication from Misses Broa-
dus and Grigg, teachers of Lee School,
requesting that the assembly rooms in
Peabody building be converted into
two school rooms and that the fourth
floor Of the building be used for the
purpose for what the second floor hall
is now used, WAS referred to the COM
mttee on schoolhouses and furniture.
Mr.. Boyd was given the privilege
OF the floor aud exhibited charts of
topical studies in United States his
tory which be offered to sell the board
for $40. The matter was referred to
the committee on studies and disci-
pine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

JR O. L. A. M.-AIexaudria Council
Jr. 0. U. A. NJ held very largely at.
tended meeting last night. The occa-
sion was public installation of officers
for the ensuing term and reunion Of
its membership, including suspended
members. James w. Jackson Council
attended in a body. There was also
present delegation from Belle Haven
Council Various addresses were made
explanatory OF the orders advance
ment not only in this city and State.
but throughout the country; also re,
speeding the Objects and principles OF
the order. A marked feature of the
programme was the sweet music rem
dered by the members of the Jr. 0. U.
A. NJ. musical club, which is composed
of some Of AleXandria's talented ar
lists. The selections were beautifully
rendered. After he conclusion of the
entertainment all present repaired to
the banQuetting hall, where refresh
ments were served in abundance. The
councils of this city will, as previously
announced, give joint excursion to
Colonial Beach on the Dist last, the
proceeds of which will go to the enter
tainment OF the representatives TO the
State Council, which meets in this city
in October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

SLOT MAcHINEs.-On complaint of
several citizeus the Mayor has ordered
the arrest of saloon keepers who have
money slot machines on their premises.
These parties received licenses under
protest from the Commissioner of the
Revenue, and it is very certain they
contemplate making test OF our very
ambiguous State law licensing slot ma
chimes. A State warrant will be is
sued so that they can have full oppor-
tunity to appeal if the case should go
against them in the mayors court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

RANDALL's ANNoUNCEMENT.-Ran.
dali, the evangelist, sent the following
announcement written in red ink to
this office to-day;
Right msn in the right place-Rey.
Randall says he is chaplain of the Braddock
House and Police Station; preaching at S q.
N. and p. m. Fey. Randall finds plenty
of work here, and is doing it like man. He
wants the Christian people 10 send him some
help through the postotice. His address is
the general delivery, Alexandria. Va. Mr.
Randall will continue his work for some
time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

CRAZE PICKING.-A large number OF
the friends of Mr.. Jacob Brill were last
night entertained by that gentleman at
his restaurant on lower King street at
a crab feast. The large number of Po-
tomac "red birds" disposed of proved
that every one present thoroughly en-
loved himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor G. L. Simr-
son preSiding.-The following cases
were DISPOSED OF this morning
young man, arrested by Officer Goods for
being drunk in the streets, Was sent to the
work house for thirty days.
young man, srrested by Officer Roberts
for being drunk in the street. was dismissed.
Henry Hall, colorcd, arrested by Officer
Hall for sssaulting ana beating Mary Hall,
was fined So 80
Night Report-Lsst night was clear and
cool. Three prisoners ard three dodgers were
at tho station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08
DRY GOODS.

Goodness in summer is always welcome
consideration. The thinness of these Hose is
about like handling tissue paper. They arc
so thin, strong and beautiful that they in
stantly charm the investigator into making
purchase. On Friday, July s, We shall open
our second shipment. Sizes to 9l1.
PRICE % CENTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

Persons leaving The city for the sum-
mer can have the Gazette mailed to
them to any address for 10 cents week,
the same price at which the paper IS
delivered in this CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

ACCIDENT.-While Mr.. Dew. Aitcte
son was experimenting the erection of
some machinery at his wood and coal
ward on the Strand, near Duke street,
this evening, rod from the engine be-
came detached and flying from its posi-.
ton struck Mr.. Aitcheson a violent
blow on the shoulder, hurting him
quite badly. He was assisted to his
home where ne received proper atten.
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

The NJ. Schuler Beef Company will
have for sale tomorrow full supply OF
home.smoked sausage, sausage meat
and pork buildings and home. grown
celery f; also large supply of dressed
and drawn turkeys, and spring chick:
ems, spring lamb, with mint sauce,
strawberries, asparagus, beets, cauli-
flower, and other early vegetables.
Fresh country eggs. We have the fin
est lot of Cone river cantaloupes and
Georgia watermelons received here
this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08
Four-Hook Corsets.

Nothing can check the sale in the Ameri-
can Lady 4-Hook Corsets. The material is
very light in weight with trimmings to corre-
spond with the handsome shape. Increased
sales makes the American Lady Corsets popu-
lar with ali ladies seeking comfort and mod :
ern dress. Sizes IS to 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:46 and sets at
7:2S High water at 12::6 8. NJ ana
OOOO p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

WEATHEB fROBABILITIEs.-Fo this
section generally fair tonight; partly cloudy
weather Saturday warmer tonight; south
erly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

Win your battles against disease by acting
promptly. One Minute Cough Cure produces
Immediate results. When taken early 1t pre-
vents consumption. And in later stages IL
furnishes prompt relief Charles &. Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

Bob Moore, OF La Fayette, Ind, says that
for constipation he has found DeWitts Little
Erly Risers to be perfect. They never gTipe.
Try them for stcmsch and liver troubles
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08
Ladies Thread Vests.

About II dozen Ladies' Lise Thread Rib.
bed Vests left from case of so dozen Price
12lac. The quality of this lot of Vests close-
ly resembles those sold for 37l2c in some re-
tail stores. We must urge the Importance of
an carly visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08
Mems Atwood Suspenders.

There is only one objection to the Atwood
suspenders-they wear too long. A scientific
made suspender superseding all other makes
for durability, ne4tness and econcmy This
is the only made suspender that sells itself
without worl from salesman. Worn by
two-thirds of the men in our city.
PRICES % AND so CENTs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

ARNOLD's BRoMO .CELERY. r lis
unrivaled remedy for Headsches, Neuralgia,
Sleepiessness 10 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

EXCURsIoN.-The tenth annual ex-
curslon of the Young Mems Sodali,y
Lyceum TO River View on Tuesday
next, the 18th instant, promises to be
a pleasant affair. The gentlemen who
are who making the arrangements are
leaving nothing undone which will
contribute to the comfort OF those who
may avail themselves of this opportun-
ity of spending pleasant day. The
excursions of the Lyceum in previous
wears have been successful and pleas
ant affairs, and that OF next Tuesday
will prove equally so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08
Children's Plaid Hosiery.

The modern fashion plate for dressing Of
children calls for Scotch Plaid Hosiery. We
are offering neat beautiful pattern in fine
ribbed with vertical silk stripe. The coloring
is in high taste which meets the approval of
mothers. Sizes 51a to Sl2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08

REMAINS BROUGHT HERE.-'Fhe
body of Lucien e. Powell, formerly of
this city but more recently resident
of Washington and painter by trade,
who was killed at Elizabeth, n. j..
Wednesday morning by train, was
brought to this city last night. Powell
went to New Jersey about month
ago to work, and was to return to
Washington on Wednesday. 1t is sup
posed that he WAS waiting for a train
when ne was struck and killed. His
body was thrown fifty feet and was
terribly mangled. His funeral took
place this evening FROM the residence
of bis relative, Mr. Lee Wight, on
upper Duke street. The services were
conducted by Rev. J. H. Butler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08
Mems Outings.

wonderful bargain in Mems Outing
Shirts. Material soft zephyr cloth. War
rented fast colors. Patterns neat with some
extreme bright colors. Our price SOC. Sold
in Washington for 79c and Soc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-08
DRYGoODs.

| ., DhH GOODS.
T VelV G Cou \ ters
Piled High With
BARGAINS
For This Weeks Sale.
I'D:
One case Solid Color Grenadines, colors
Pink, Nile, Light Blue Lavender and Red.
Worth 15c per yard. At &c.
SEE WINDOW DISPLAY OF THEsE)
One Case Colored Powered Dotted swisses.
Worth 25c. At 121c.
(sEE WINDOW DISPLAY
One Case Figured Organdies, very fine and
sheer quality, in lengths of 2 to u yards.
Worth 15c. At sc.
One Case 40-inch India Linen Remnants
Worth 1Oc to 12!c. At 52c.
One Case leila Villa Duck Remnants, plain
colors and fancy. Worth 12lc. At 60.
One Case 40-inch Percale Remnants in all
dress lengths. 12ic value For 52c.
One Case Shirt Prin. Remnants, 10 to 15-
yards lengths. At 35c.
800 Ladies' White Lawn Waists, slightly
imperfect. 50c value. For 19c.
ONLY TWO TO CUsTOMER.)
so Pieces Fancy All Silk Ribbons. Values
ranging from 30c to SOC. At 19c.
Will open Monday morning $50 dozen
new Valencinnes Laces and Insertings. On
Bargain Counter at ridiculously low prices.
so dozen Summer Corsets. Worth 39c
At 29c.
so dozen Ladies Vests, tape neck and
arms. Worth 1Oc. At &c.
Another lot go pieces Of those fine Laces
and Insertings to match, from 2 to inches
wide. At &c per yard.
One Case of Indigo Blue Caicoes. At 3gc.
-:O:-
D. BendheiiDl & Sons,