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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

THE Dingley tariff bill has proved
such an utter failure that even those
who were its greatest advocates, now
concede that it does not accomplish lis
purpose, which, it will be remembered :,
was to raise sufficient revenue to meet
the ordinary expenses of the govern :
ment, and now they cay that purpose
must be effected by the continuance Of
the infamous stamp act, which is in
fnitely more oppressive than the stamp
tax that provoked the war of the re-
telion of 1776. As the stamp tax pro
duces more money than is required
surely the tariff tax should be removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18
he Markets.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 1S-Feur dull nd
unchanged. Wheat dull and lower pot '''
75l4 month 74s74A. Corn wess aud .,''
er; spot 35a4 s36; month 30 l4.35io
GEORGETOWN, Aug. 1S.-Whcat l'.3.
CHICAGO, Aug. 1S.-Sept Wheat % 'e.'
Corn 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

The auxiliary cruiser st Pau. SSH .e i,'
leased from quarantine tonight s,i SSH. '-e-
20 to Cramps shipyard to be reh.ied 'oi i'i'
senger service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

BAsEBALL.-Tne following is the resu'
Of The National Lesgue games played yester-
day: Washington 8, ST. Louis . Brooklyn
Cleveland, rain New York 3, Cincinnati 1
Boston &, Chicago q Philadelphia Is, Pitts.
burg Baltimore 4, Louisville 2. The fol-
lowing is the standing OF the clubs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

More than twenty million FREQ samples OF
DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve have been dis
tributed by the manufacturers. What better
proof of their confidence in it's merits do you
want? 1t cures piles, buns, scalds, sores in
the shortest space Of time. C, G. Lennon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

TENTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS
The republicans Of the Tenth district
met in convention in Stanton yester-
day, and nominated Colonel R. T.
Hubbard, of Buckingham county, for
Congress.
A little spatting occurred over the
election Of three members of the State
committee, resulting in the election OF
E. ]. Mccullough, of Botetourt; John
A. Noon, of S.aunton; and w. c.
Franklin, of Appomattox.
The resolutions adopted reaffirmed
the financial plank Ct the St. Lou 8
platform, Endorsed the administration
of President Mckinley, eulogized the
conduct of the war and declared that
we desire to express our unqualified
disapproval of the operation of the
civil service laws and to declare oppo-
sition to any candidate for Congress
who will not with energy and activity
labor for the repeal or modification
thereof
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

For broken surfaces sores, insect bites,
burns, skin diseases and especially piles there
is one reliable remedy, DeWitts Witch Hazel
>alve. When you call for DeWitt's don't &C.
cept counterfeiis or frauds. You will not be
disappointed with DsWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye. c, G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18
DIED.

Ga Wednesday night. August ID, +. .r.r.
at ll:15 o'clock, PEIRL ISABEL H..
LlyAN, aged 10 years and ! m9nl-i r4r1a
funeral will take place from the N =. O-t gsg.
on Saturday, August 20, 3; 80 ,r
F. T. Benson officiating Freh'7 ' ',d'..
quain;auces OF the family are 'esfe''
invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

George Stephenson, co!ored, asol . IS;
hanged at Stamford. KY, this morning 's
the murder OF Joe Tilford, whl,e! ali1.s'
Grab Orchard Oh July 1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

Deputies yesterday captured gsl3 o.
counterfeiters who have been operating u
Decatur, Ala and vicinity for sometime
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

Admiral Ceryera will not return TO Spain
for the present, and reports from Annapolis
sta ilg that he would lesve to-day are SAID to
be due 10 misappIehenson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

MASTERING OUT OF TROOPS Orders
will be issued to-day by the War De.
partment for mastering out of the gov
ernmenl's service from IS, 900 to 100,0 900
volunteers. The full list was compile ted
yesterday and approved by the Presi-
dent. The men who are thus to be
honorably discharged will for the most
part have seen little of the war, except
those that are included in the army
corps sent under General Skaters CON-
mand to Santiago. The process Of mus
tering out will be conducted in the
States where the troops were enlisted
by specially details officers. The gov.
eminent will pay travelling expenses
for the officers and men and provide
them with rations from the lime they
leave camp until they finally reach
the place of their residence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

To.day's schedple:-St. Louis at Wash.
ington Louisville at Baltimore; Chicago al
Boston; cleveland at Brooklyn Pittsburg at
Philadelphia /; Cincinnati at New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

THE CONTRACT for the summer uni
sorms of two hundred and seventy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

The bubonic plague has again be-
come epidemic in Bombay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-18

WASHINGTON, d, c., Aug. l8.-The
following cablegram from General Mer-
rift was posted at the War Department
this morning:
The times., 1898-07-03
Commissioners. Orders.

The commissioners issued the following
orders yesterday: That the permit is
sued to Mr. P. Caldwell, under date of
June 80 to construct a fence on the build
ing line to inclose los 6S to 81 inclusive
square 1913, be Cancelled, because of its
having been erroneously issued. That the
compensation of c. c. Rogers, clerk in
the Office of the disbursing officer, be
hereby increased from s. to A per day;
thar 260 feet of southwest water main be
laid in the west sidewalk of Columbia
read. south from Wyoming Avenue; that
brick sidewalks be laid. under the permit
system. I'm front of No. 1i3S Thirty-siXth
Street northwest; estimated cost, $40;
that cement sidewalks be laid, under the
permit system, in front of Nos. 2iJl, 2iu9.
2iil and 2I5 Brigh-woJd Avenue north
Yves; estimated cost SIS; that puOlc
well at the corner OF ! Street and YER
mont Avenue nor Invest be filled; esti-
mated cost So: that gas lamp on north
side of @ Street. between Twenty-second
and Twenty-third Streets northwcst, and
one ~ southeast corner of Massachu-
setts Avenue and Sheridan Circle north
west. be moved; estimated cost. - cnafB-
able to current appropriation for street
lighting. that payment ot ,aNcs for the
wear 1876 against 10. IL. square y Will
be accepted without interest and pen
atty, that the prooosa! OF J. N. Dunn
to erect the bath houses and pavilion at
The bathing beach according TO plans
furnished by the building inspector. for
the sum Of 500, be accepted; that the
recommendation Of the superintendent of
stree, and alley cleaning, under date
of the p. instant. for the employment
OF a force and plant 10 perform the work
of daily hand sweeping under the appro-
priation OF $500 for said work, be ap-
proved as follows: Plant. consisting Of
log carriers. hand sprinklers. brooms,
shovels and Incidental expenses, $3.50;
thirty-eieht men at Sl25 per day, or Sl2,-
SIS per annum; four horses and carts,
Wi h drivers. at 81 per diem or 81 $50 per
annum Total. sl4 735. leaving bal
ance of S265 for expenses; That DR.. George
c. Ober and DR. Charles p. Purios be
hereby reappointed members of the board
Of medical examiners, for term OF three
years from June Is
That hereafter plumbing and gasttting
performed for the District Of Columbia
shall F}e done by registered plumbers and
gasfitters. and vouchers ror such work,
when presented for payment, shan bear
q certificate from the inspector OF plumb
ing that the work has been done in ac-
CDrlAECe Win tLLc reg AidliuiLS. " iiStA - y
estimated cost of the work is in excess of
SO the specifications. therefore must De
approved in advance by the inspector of
plumbing. unless exempted by the en-
gineer comm issiUner in urgent cases
That Carlton L. Moss be hereby trans
ferred from the position Of elevator OPP
orator to that Of saoorer in the executive
Office al $365 per annum, to take effect
July !.
That Robert L. Garthwaite be hereby
appointed elevator operator at $500 per
annum vice Moss. transferred, appoint
ment TO take effect July ).
The times., 1898-07-03
Marine nnnd Concert.

The second concert of the Marine Band
was given yesterday afternoon in the
grounds of the White House. Conductor
Santelmann gave the usuaI fine music,
and it was accompanied by the usual
crowds Of pretty women and brave men
and the usual beautiful green lawns. The
audience was not daunted by the eX-
tremely hot weather and its only effect
apparently was in making the dresses of
the ladies more gauzy and entirely fetch
ing.
The concert began at 6 o'clock and there
was full hour of melody. The program
was extremely well chosen and diversified.
Several war and patriotic selections, in
Guiding Santeimann's Admiral Dewey
march, Fanciullfs patrol, The Grand
Army" and Santemaun's grand fanta-
sia, THE Voice Of the Nation, made the
program appropriate TO the occasion and
the war
The times., 1898-07-03

The following deaths were reported TO
the health department for the twenty
four hours ending yesterday noon: VIII
liam Robinson (coloredD, IS years; Mary
Z. Saunders (colored), 26 years: Philip
Moore Ccoloredj. % years; Alice II.
Bruckey. 81 years; Mary Wardman, 26
years; Barbara Wagner, IS years; William
G. Staples, = years; Rosetta Hill, 81
years: Nancy Gibson, 60 years; Ananias
Spencer tcolored), 81 years; Alonzo Smith.
50 wears: Rosa 6. Anderson, 81 years;
Sophia Murray (colored}, IS years; Julia
A. Leach a5 years; John Hill, 30 years;
Peter Douglass (colored(, Il years; Eliza
Ann Jones tcolored), 90 years; George 7.
jackson (colored), l year; Alfred ID.
Marks. months; William B. BTanson
Cc0loredD. months; Levy East, 6
months; Beatrice Hicks (colored), 6
months: Mamie Watson (coloreD, 9
months; Robert King, 5 months; Salina
Jones CcoloTed), months; Maud B. Ma
son (colored), months; Mabel E. Hen
rich. days; Annie L. France, days.
The times., 1898-07-03
!. Petitton for Divorce.

Mrs. Jennie Lease yesterday filed pc
tition for divorce from her husband, An
drew c. Lease, alleging drunkenness and
desertion. The petition ayerts that the
parties were married at York, Pa, Au-
gust q. 1855, and that they lived to-
gether as man and wife until February
s. 1895 when her husband deserted her.
Mrs. Lease further alleges that Mr.. and
Mrs. Lease came to Washington about
three years ago and that up to the time
OF deserving her her husband had done
a prosperous business. However, he con-
tracted the habit of drunkenness. which
resulted in his treating her cruelty on
February s. 1896. she says, ne deserted her
and IS now. 10 her best knowledge. living
in Pittsburg with a woman of questiona-
bIe character Mrs. Lease asks for the
custody Of her only child, Charles v.
Lease.
The times., 1898-07-03
New IePse Wanted.

DR.. F. ]. Shadd and Job Barnard, trus-
tees of Howard University, consulted the
District Commissioners yesterday in re
gard to the lease by Freedman's Hos
pital of the hospital grounds and build
ing.
a letter from the Secretary of the m
terror was read, which recommended that
the university allow the hospital eXclu-
sive use of the grounds and buildings
owned by the university and which is
now used by the hospital. Messrs Bar
nard and Shadd stated that the universi-
ty had in no way encroached upon nor
interfered with the lease rights OF the
hospital. and that the hospital was en-
joying more privileges constantly.
The commissioners before renewing the
lease. decided 10 allow the trustees of
the university TO present their claim in
writing.
The times., 1898-07-03
Celebrated the nnttIe.

The beginning of the first real land bat
tie in the war with Spain received agree
able notice yesterday at S. Kann Sons
stores at Eighth and Market Space.
Large American flags were draped about
the walls and smaller ones waved and
huttered around the busy saleswoman.
Great festoons Of red, white and blue
were fioated from the ceiling and cUnven-
lent points making altogether a very
artistic display. The electric fans caught
the streamers and all during the day kept
them flying as if moved by a natural
breeze. Beside the decorations of tho
American emblem, pictures of Sampson
Dewey, Miles, Schley, Lee, and other
military leaders were displayed In folds
of bunting, while on counters were seen
all the latest war novelties.
The times., 1898-07-03
S. Kann, Sons & Co.,
Slh and Market Space.
CITY BREVITIES.

Business at the District Building ceased
yesterday at ] o'clock. The building Will
be closed tomorrow.
Justice c C Cole of the Supreme
Court Of the District, left the city last
evening for Asheville, n. c.. where he
will spend his vacation.
The commissioners have called the at
tention Of the city railway companies 10
the act requiring that special policemen
be stationed at certain railway cross
tngs.
The last will OF Mrs. Hattie NJ Jen-
nings, made June Il. 1895. was filed yes
terday in the Orphans Court. The testa-
tor nominates and constitutes her hus-
band, Walter b. Jennings, her sole eXecu-
tor. without bond. and bequeaths TO him
all her property, real. personal and mix
ed.
T. /. HoIbrook, president of the Wash
ington Brick Company has written TO
the District Commissioners, asking
whether the smoke bill. recently passed
by the House Of Representatives, can
have any effect on the manufacture of
brick IN the District of Columbia. Mr..
HoIbrook stated that upwards of 81 eco 900
are invested in this business in the Dis
trict, and employment is furnished to
hundreds Of men. The commissioners
have referred the question TO the District
attorney.
The times., 1898-07-03
Sons of Neternnn

The following stan appointments have
been made by Capt. Wilmer B. King, of
Hagerstown, commander of the Maryland
division, Sons of Veterans:
AdjUtant-Jacob j. Urnich, jr., of Mans
field Camp No 2, HageTstown.
Surgeon-Dr. w. b. Morrison, of Mans
field Camp, No. 2. Hagerstown.
Chaplain-P. r. Newell, Of General Ed
gar Allen Camp. No. TO- Richmond. Va.
Inspecting Oficer-Charles =. Jacobs,
of Columbia Camp, No. ], Washington,
d. c.
Judge Advocates. c. Cameron. of Ere
mont Camp, No. 49, Washington. d. c.
Mastering Officer-OIlie Walmsley, of
Garfield Camp, No. l, Baltimore.
Sergeant Major-FTank l. Beach. OF
Lincoln Camp No. p Washington, D. c.
The times., 1898-07-03
The Nation nrerruIed.

Chief Justice Bingham yesterday over
ruled the motion for a new trial in the
case Of J. Carroll Downes against the
Me. .ropolitan Street Railway Company.
The plaintiff some time ago was award
ed s.. 900 damages against the defendant
company for injuries sustained while
passenger on one of the cars. The car
in which Mr.. Downes was riding collided
with a heavily laden wagon at Ninth
and F Streets northwes,, resulting in Sc
we're injuries TO the complainant
The times., 1898-07-03
A WAREHOUSE BURNED.
The Loss VIII Reach Two Thousand
Dollars.

Fire broke out about noon yesterday
in a hay and provision warehouse at
Tenth Street and Georgia Avenue south
east, belonging 10 b. b. Earnshaw
Bro. The blaze was discovered by
workman named Murray. Spontaneous
combustion is supposed to have been the
origin Several hundred bales of hay,
quantity Of canned goods and several bar
rels of pickles were destroyed. Mr..
Earnshaw estimated his loss At $1,000 on
the building and similar sum on its
contents The loss is covered By insur-
ance The fire department responded
promptly, and succeeded in preventing
the flames from spreading to several ad-
joining frame buildings
The times., 1898-07-03
The Explosion of Fire Crackers

The commissioners have received many
communications from citizens of the Dis
trict asking that the explosion of fire
crackers on the Fourth of July be prohib-
tied on certain streets, where there is
sickness. The commissioners are without
the power to act. These petitioners have
been advised to place ropes across the
streets in question and policemen will be
asked to prevent small boys from Great
ing noises within the Enclosures.
The times., 1898-07-03
RcnI Enfufe Deal.

A Joint resolution was introduced in the
Senate yesterday providing that a com
mission consisting of the Secretary Of
War, the Attorney General and the Sec
retary of the Interior, be appointed to
dispose of such lots as may be the prop
erty of the United States in the city of
Washington, the proceeds TO be turned
into the Treasury of the United States.
The times., 1898-07-03
SHUT OFF THE LIGHTS.
The Theft of Electric Light Wire
Causes Serious En,barrassment.

John johnson and Richard b. Brown,
two linemen who were lately in the en-
ploy of the United States Electric Light
ing Company, were arrested last night by
Precinct Detective kilmartin, charged
with stealing a lot of copper wire, the
property of the electric lighting company.
Wednesday night the men took posses
sion of the wire and left the city in total
darkness, as far as artificial light was
concerned for quite awhile. The theft was
not discovered until after it became time
to turn on the city lights aftec dark. For
tunately the moon was shining very
brightly and the absence of the lights was
not noticed
The times., 1898-07-03
Omen Air Meeting.

An open-air meeting will be held at
Cabin John Bridge today at noon under
the auspices of local No. IA, National
Union of Steam Engineers. The union
has chartered boat for the accommoda
tion Of its friends and the party Will
leave the Aqueduct Bridge at o'clock.
The meeting will be addressed by Hon.
Freeman Knowles, of South Dakota.
The times., 1898-07-03
$500 Excursion to the Sea- $500
shore win PeunsyIyania Railroad,

For Atlantic City. Cape May. Ocean
City and Sea Isle City. Tickets on sale
for Il a. m. and 12:45 p. m. trains Fridays
and Saturdays until September 10. 1893
good TO return until the following Tues
days, at rate Of So, including transfer of
passenger in Philadelphia, commencing
June "a.
su,tu .&tha. m mon, wed&frip. m. until Sept 10
The times., 1898-07-03
improvements Mt the Beach.

The proposal of ]. NJ. Dunn TO erect
suitable bath houses and a pavilion at
the bathing beach has been accepted by
the commissioners. The work will begin
at once, and it is expected to have these
improvements ready for the public with
in q month.
The times., 1898-07-03
The District Troops

at Tampa are all longing for another
taste of P C. Gardens delicious hams at
3-4c, and the &C California-small-
hams. which are buyable at all his stores
-633 L southeast, Fourth and II north
east Ninth and Florida Avenue north
west and Nineteenth and H northwest.
The times., 1898-07-03
Irsune Patients removed,

BY orders of the commissioners, Maud
Campbell, Ellen Brooks, George A Hunts
berry, August E. Crova, Alice Thomas,
Nelson Gilbert and John Jones, declared
insane. have been removed to the Gov
ernment Hospital for the Insane.
The times., 1898-07-03
The District Troops

at Tampa are all longing for another
taste of p. c. Gardens delicious hams
at 8 3-4c, and the &C California-small-
hams, which are buyable at all his stores
-633 f southeast, Fourth and II north
east. Ninth and Florida Avenue north
west and Nineteenth and II northwest.
The times., 1898-07-03
SI.25 To Baltimore Via Penn $1.25
syIyanfa Railroad.

Saturday Sunday and Monday. good to
return until Tuesday July s. All trains
except the Congressional Limited.
ie30iyl-2p.ui. ie3o, ,2,3 4a.m.
The times., 1898-07-03

u you're not going out of town tomorrow,
stop in at the Alhambra Garden, 4th and ne,
during the day or evening. It's cool and pleas
ant under the big trees. Wash. Brewery Co s
delicious heers served fresh from the vaults
Crabs sandwiches, etc. Bring the ladies' II
The times., 1898-07-03
Reduced Rates to Baltimore Via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

Only s1.25 Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day. July 2, ) and 4, good TO return until
Tuesday. July 5. All trains except the
Congressional Limited.
ie30. .iyl-2p.m. ie3O. .iyl. 2.3. "a m.
The times., 1898-07-03
A Fourth of July Outing Via Penn
syIvania Railroad.

Only S125 to Baltimore and return Sat
urday, Sunday and Monday, good to re-
turn until Tuesday. July s. All trains
except the Congressional Limited.
jest, 0,jy1-2p.m. je30,jy 2, 8, 4a.m.
The times., 1898-07-03

Heurich's Maerzen is the best Summer
drink. Phone Arlington Bottling Co. for
a case. Only s1.25.
The times., 1898-07-03
First Excursion to niagara Falls
and Return via Pennsylvania
RnjIyOad.

Tickets on sale for 7:5O a. m train from
Washington, Tuesday, July 12 limited to
ten days, good to stop off at Buffalo,
Rochester, and Watkins on return trip
within limit, $1,000 Baptist Young Peo-
pies Union in session at Buffalo.
iels, d, ,S0jy2. :, SPIN jele ,26, ,2s jy3,7 lam
The times., 1898-07-03

A properly made suit is strong
letter of recommendation. A
Burns" Suit fills all requirements
Exclusive stock to select from.
Prices moderate
J. D. BURNS CO.. Ninth and sts N. W.
The times., 1898-07-03
Closed All Day
July 4th......

1t don't take much of a mem
ory to carry ones thoughts
over to Tuesday next with
such store news as a reminder.
Place such values as these
by the side Of a thermometer
and they will register above
blood heat and yet make you
feel very comfortable.
The times., 1898-07-03

Yard wide Berkeley
Fine White Cambria, all
day Tuesday, July ST..
The times., 1898-07-03

Cheese Cloth or Cot
ton Bunting, all colors,
all day Tuesday, July 5
The times., 1898-07-03

Lockwood Nine Quar-
ter Bleached Sheeting,
all day Tuesday, July 5
The times., 1898-07-03

Fruit of the Loom
Bleached Muslin, all day
Tuesday, July 5.........
The times., 1898-07-03
1850
1000 Pieces

Wash Goods-Celebrated Manches-
fer Dimities and New England Or
gandies-slnall and large figures,
Plaids and Stripes; also extra fine
quality Blue and White Polka
Spots. Nothing in this /Lo
Lot Worth less than h2l
I2Hc a yard............... ~
The times., 1898-11-24
SEED PACKING BY CONTRACT.
Each Senator and Congressman VIII
BE Allowed 1000 Packages.

The work of packing seeds for distribu-
ton by members of Congress, will be
done in this city and will soon begin
About seventy-five persons, principally
girls and boys will be employed AS Is
well known, this work is done by contract
and the packers are paid by the contract
or. The Department of Agriculture has
nothing TO do with the work, except to
test the seeds and see that contract re-
quirements are carried out
Formerly, the policy of the department
was to buy the seeds and pack them.
This policy was abandoned during the in
cumbency of Secretary Morton. who ar
gued that the work would be done cheap
er under contract than by the Govern
ment. II is said at the departemnt that
one of the leading reasons for the change.
was the importantly of ofiiceseekers and
their friends. Every Congressman, it is
said, had several old ladies whom he wish
ed TO have appointed TO Temporary posi-
tions in the seed division. The result was
that the seed packers were. a a rule old
decrepit and unaccustomed to work 1t
required long time to complete the work
of the division. 1t is said by department
officials that the contract system will be
adhered to.
The contract was taken by the New
York Market Gardners' Association, and
will be executed under the direction of
A. c. Nellis, representing that association
and special agent of the Department of
Agriculture. yet to be detailed
The contractors have rented the three
tsory brick building at the northwest cor
ner of Tenth and e Streets northwest.
The floors are being fitted up and the
work of packing will begin next month
The actual distribution of seeds will be-
gin about January l.
The seed appropriation is $1s00OO and
the number of packages allotted to each
Senator and Representative is about 1000.
The department officials seek To allot to
each Senator and Representative seeds of
particular usfulness and adaptibi:ity 10
his particular section