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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27

ARAcrNG C1RCUIT.-A dispatch FROM
Richmond says: 1t is understood that
Mr.. J. NJ. Hill, the wsll-known race
track owner, is in this city working up
interest in the establishment of q racing
circuit in Virginia, to be conducted in
a strictly legitimate way. It is pro-
posed to have Richmond, Norfolk and
Alexandria in this circuit. 1t is said
that bill is being drawn to be submit
ted to the Legislature to carry out this
ohiact
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27

, THE BOAT CLUB.-The Old Dominion
o. CLUB has been dormant since the
nsaFAing OF lis b)0thouse at the rive r
t hTe last June but meeting will
~, W. neld tonight when preparations for
'ae resumption of activity during next
sumner will be made. The club has
a ao9u. y goo derived from its insurance
~. ., owns the site of It's boathouSe on
We ilyer between Prince and DRke
' S,see'S and it is not unlikely the club
Day Day feould its boathouse ia short
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27

THE SwITzER TAX BILL-In reply
to = request from the Business Mems
league asking Senator Mushbach ard
Delegate Barley to oppose the Swiizer
bIIlimposing an additional tax on Bnilc-
me Associations, Captain Mush6ach
writes as follows under date of JAN
uary %
W. F. Csrue, esq,
Dear sir-Youis 25th instant received. l
had already determined to oppose the swi'zer
ol.l III comes over 10 the Senate. 1t would
drive building assoc 'ations out Of business
Yours truly, GEO. A. MuSHBAcH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27

CASES PosTpoNED.-The cases CT
Constable Gaines, colored, of the coun-
ty, against Killeen and Parker, and OF
Killeen and Parker against Gaines,
growing out of recent arrest by
Gaines Of Parker and an assault on the
former by the two men, came up at the
old court house in this city to-day be.
fore a county justice and were con-
tinued till the third Cay of March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27
Cure for Lame Back.

"My daughter when recovering from
an attack OF fever, was great sufferer
from pain in the rack and hips.
critics Louden Grover, of Sardis, KY.
"Afier using quite number of RENE
dies without any benefit she tried one
bottle of Chamberlain's Pam balm'
and it has given entire relief" Cham'
hsrlaip,s Palm Balm is also a certain
cnre for rheumatism. Sold by J. d.
Janney. druggist, 701 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27
DRY GOODS.
WINTER V00LENS

Next Fall we shall be compelled to pur.
chase au entire new stock of Winter Woolens
Our assortment now is very scant with few
choice bargains for inspection. This card
closes with our usual January business Of
marked down Underwear for Men, Ladies,
Misses, Boys and Infants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27

CHURCH OFFIcERs.-At a meeting
last night of the congregation of the
Second Presbyterian Church Messrs.
u. c. Ansley and A. G, Uhler were
elected elders and Messrs. G.. B Ken.
nedy, ]. R Chapman, W. G. Campbell
and A. T. Houck, deacons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is perfect
Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood PuTiter he-
moves Biliousness without purging. AS pleas
ant as Lemon Syrup. 1t IS as large as an!
dollar tonic and retails tor oO cents ~ se'
the GENUINE ask for GkOE ES:
''I For o.I sale by CHARLES G. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27

After years of untold suffering from piles,
D " pnrsall of Knitnersville, Ps., wss cured
bv using single box of DeWitrs Witch
Hazel eaIve. Skin diseases such as eczema M
lash. pnples ard obstinate sores Sc reaoi y
cured by this famous remedy. Charies W.
cannon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27

Children and adults tortured by burns,
scalds, INJURIES eczema or skin diseases may
secure Instant relief by using DaWitts Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t is the great Pile remedy
Charles g. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27

nine Inc artsfe&loss," which is composed
W.sSS !'y OF Geimsn.Amer can residents of
,ba ~ -. Sien held their annual 'socisble' at
Tsa S'.eo' dia in this city last night, after
-'H LEY enjoyed handsome banquet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27
FINANCIAL.

pEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
IL INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION, located at 1920 F
street n. W, in tho Distr ct Of Columbia
home Office 12S south Fairfax street, Alex
andria, Va. at the c,oso of business, Dscem-
her 81, 1897.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27
G. M ADAMS.
III King street.
Notice :. :,

Our liquidation sale will be continued for
q few days longer at PRIVATE SALE. Any
article remaining in our stock will be sold at
the average quotations made at our late
auction sale.
&c. ACTON s. SON. Jewcle:s
jsn27 st COG King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27
Stationery for the Social Season.

Artistic Engraving in correct forms for
Wedding Invitations, Announcements, Recep
tions, and At.Homes; also Personal Mono
grams, Address Dies, and Coats of Arms sunk
on steel and embossed upon the newest and
most fashionable paper,
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27
He is Coming.

Have your seats reserved at once for Tom
Dixon's lecture at the Opera House January
29th. Tickets now on sale at Warfelds
drug store. No extra charge for reserved
seats jsn2! st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHEg PRoBABMITIEs.-For this
,.,.iop iaiG tonight and Friday; westerly
- 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27
$1,000. DRY GOODS:


Wooden fabrics of all kinds will show very
marked advances in the near future and
nearly all goods in stock will have to be re-
|plenished at much higher cost, but we wish
to reduce stock before our annual inventory.
February lst so we have placed On our front
1counter a large line of wool dress goods that
have been good sellers at soc, at the low
price of 800. This is a saving of nearly rs
per cent. and makes the goods cheaper than
Csc dress goods as these are much wider,
and take smaller quantities for garment
On sur front counter we have also put
lot os odd patterns of 75c and 81 dress goods
at a large reduction.
A large consignment of rugs, which if IN
sold, will be returned January 81. To close
out this line we will give special discount
of 10 per cent on Smyrna Rugs, all sizes,
Moquette Rugs and Mats.
rs per cent. off on cloaks and capes
@oNE PRICE. ~
7ACkBI'I { MARSH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27
RESOURCES.

RESOURCES.
Real estate loans, $1G9,6 90
Stock loans, 1855 30
Cash on hand ard in bank, 6,4S0 10
Real estate, 17,107 10
Interest, fines premiums. de-
collection. $3.50 sc
Insurance and taxes adv.nc d, 594 so
Due from agents and collectors,
in,talments dues, 13140 90
Bills receivable, $500 90
Furniture, fixtures and supplies, 904 CO
Sem:-annual dividend prepaid
stock, 1876 Is
Rents, 200 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27

mTG0ODs DELIVERED IN ALEx
4NDpT<
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-01-27
TRADING STAMPS.

MIR. j. F. Tackett has received the
following letter from Mr.. L. c. Barley,
delegate in the legislature from this
city, in reference to the trading stamp
question:
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
THE POSTMASTERSHIP.
Another Petition in Circulation oD BehoLf of T. w. Leydecker.
 Other CoDdidotes.

ALAMEDA, Jan. s.-A petition ad- dressed to Senator Perkins and Con- gressman Hilborn was circulated in this city to-day requesting those gen. tlemen to secure the appointment of T. w. Leydecker to the position of post master Of this city, to i'll the vacancy now existing by the expiration of the term of T. w. Stoddard, Cleveland's appointee. The petition was largely in the nature of protest against the pro- test sent to President Mckinley by a number of prominent ladies of this city against Leydecker's appointment, on the ground that he was once a saloon keeper on the San Francisco water front, and as they averred, was still believed to own an interest in some sa- loon. The present document declares that Mr. Leydecker has long since abandoned the saloon business; that he is a good Republican and has a good record as a city trustee: that he is capable business man. and would fill the position well and acceptably The document received many signatures among business men and politicians, for it is undeniable that Leydecker is popular.
 It is understood that. if he receives the appointment Charles Marston will he his deputy. Besides Mir. Leydecker the candidates for the office include F.. D Randlet. pr. J. T. Mclean, J. w. Jackson, M. l.. Culver, George Bew. NJ. s. Taylor and T. G. Daniels of the Ar gus. It is believed that of these the first-named gentleman has the best chance for the appointment.
 Republican Club.
 ALAMEDA, Jan. S.-The annual
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
DEATH DUE
 TO FOLLY COnsta ble Scott Is Not Guilty of Any
 Crime.
The Tramp Invited Death by FlOurishing an Empty
 Revolver.
The Jury Declares That the Killing Was Justified Under the Cir
 cunnstances.
Oakland Office San Francisco Can,
sOs Broadway, Jan. &.

90S Broadway, Jan. s.
 The Coroner's jury has exonerated Officer James Scott of Contra Costa County for killing a tramp who re- fused arrest in box car last Sunday night At the time of the tragedy the victim and five others were in box car and when asked to come out one of them pointed a gun at the officer, whereupon he drew his pistol and fired blindly into the car.
 Officer Scott was looking for the par ty of tramps when he came across the inhabited box car. William Thomas, chief officer of the ship Pengren, and Richard Hughes, steward of the vessel, went from Oakland to Port Costa last Sunday night. Soon after getting upon the train they were assaulted by tramps and Thomas was severely injured on the head. Officer Scott and Deputy Sheriff Moyles, after hearing of the as- sault, started out to hunt up the hobos. The whole six of them were soon found and Scott ordered them to come out from the car. One of them drew a pis- tol and threatened to shoot, whereupon Scott emptied half his revolver into the car. Deputy Moyles went to Scott's as- sistance and five of the men were taken into custody. This was about 10 o'clock at night, and on groping around in the darkness in the car the prostrate form of the sixth man was found. Beneath him was an unloaded pistol, and an examination showed that one of the of- ficers' bullets had entered his brain. and although he received medical at tention he died during the night.
 It now appears that the dead man met his fate as the result of foolish ness, for the jury exonerated Scott on the testimony that the tramp had pointed the pistol at him, and on the theory that Scott was justified in be- lieving it was loaded. Their verdict is generally approved.
 One of the men under arrest made his escape by weeping and asking that his handcuffs be taken off so that he could help his dying brother. His request was complied with and he has not been seen since. The men who are in jail claim that the act of Scott was unjustifiable and that this is the second man Scott has killed within two years.
 The testimony at the inquest proved that two of the three bullets had struck the tramp who foolishly pointed his un- loaded pistol at the officers.
 Coroner Curry is anxious to learn who the dead man was. He went by the name of Pittsburg Jimmy and his arms are heavily tattooed, having upon them the picture of a woman and two children, three flags and an American shield andlthe letters U. F." He was about 30 years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
NEW TO-DAY.
HE SENDS TT FREE.
A Never Failing Remedy That Makes a Man Young Again. TRUE MANLINEss QUICKLY REPLACES THE
 WORN OUT NERVES AND VIGOR

When a mans strength and vigor is slowly wasting away from nervous weakness, the mental forebodings are ten times worse than the most severe pain. There is no let up to the mental suffering day or night. For years the writer rolled and tossed on the troubled sea of Nervous Debility, Emissions, Lame Back and the various other troubles of Sexual Weakness. until it was a question whether he had not better take a dose of poison and thus end all his troubles. But providentiaI inspiration came to his aid in the shape of a combination of medicines that completely restored his general health and enlarged his weak, emaciated parts to natural size and vigor, and he now declares that any man, young or old, who will take the trouble to send his name and address may have Free full particulars of this wonderful home treatment which quickly restored me to my full strength and vigor of absolutely without cost, because I want every weakened man to get the beneflr of my experience.
 There areathousands of men sufferine the mental tortures of weakened man. hood who would be cured at once could they but get such a remedy as the one that cured me. Send for it, and learn that there are a few things on earth. although they cost nothing to get. are worth a fortune to some men. and mean a lifetime of happiness to mosr of us Write to Thomas Slater. 17S Masonic Temple. Kalamazoo, Mich. and the information will be mailed in d plain, sealed envelope.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
SMALL BOOK QUESTIONED.
Chief of Police Lloyd Tbreotened Witb c Suit for False ID-
 DriSODrnRnt
prisoDment

OAKLAND, Jan. S.-E. J. Wander werker threatens to sue Chief of Police Lloyd for false imprisonment He re- gently surrendered himself to the po- lice, who wanted him on a charge of failure to provide for his minor child His attorney asked for his release on bail but Chief Lloyd refused to allow it, saying that he was wanted on a charge of felony. He was released on a writ of habeas corpus and now proposes to fight back.
 The use of small books in prisons '' said Attorney O'Brien to-day, lis out rageous, although it is practiced Tn a great many cities. The police have no right to hold man on suspicion of his being a criminal. A prisoner must be |. taken before the magistrate at the arrested, and the official who does not do this is, according to the law on the subject, guilty of a misdemeanor."
 "It is customary" said the Judge, ito pass q case till the next day to allow a complaint to be filed, when the prose- cItion is not ready to swear to a com plaint, but I admit that this is hardly right. The time for swearing to a complaint is before or immediately after the arrest, and the prisoner should be arraigned before the nearest magistrate at the next session of court after the arrest. If there is no com plaint. the court should order the pris- oner's release. The law in the case is very plain, indeed, and 1t is true. as Attorney O'Brfen says, that an officer
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
TEN OFFICERS
 ARE APPOINTED That Number Of New Stars
 Will Shine Next
 Week. Any Slate That May Have Been Put
 Up Is Clearly Broken
 to Pieces. T. A. DOWNEY T. J. FLYNN J. F. LYNCH CHAS. MARCELL J. R. MCKINLEY R. O. McSORLEY EMIL HAHN (. H. HUMAN THOMAS PARDEE RE .LANGWORTHY
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 sos Broadway, Jan. 2.
 The above are the names of the ten new police officers who were appointed this evening by the Police Commission CTS. For over @ week all manner of deals have been essayed between vari- ous factions, political and otherwise, but any slate that may have been made was certainly broken, for among the ten lucky men there are several branch es of politics and religion. represented. The Commissioners held an executive session, and after coming into the open board room the men were named and the business speedily disposed of. Mayor Thomas named four. City En- gineer Clement two and City Attorney Dow four. The chief at once recom- mended all the men, and the work that has caused such stir for a month was ended. The nav men will enter upon their duties next week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09

If you care to take them l can let you have them at a very reasonable figure. They could not be bought new for less than S200.'
 With the Theoters.
 OAKLAND, Jan. s.-The freshness and charm of Bronson Towards con- edy, "The Henrietta" are perennial. With Stuart Robson as Bertie the Lamb, "The Henrietta" comes to the Macdonough Theater Monday and Tues day. This is by no means a new play, but 1t Is one in which MT. Robson has made his greatest success and one which the public always wants to see. That the freshness and charm of this comedy does not die out lies in the fact that 1t is by far the brightest and, dra- matically, the most effective comedy yet written.
 Proctor's Pleasure Party, a highly recommended Eastern organization, opens at the Oakland Theater Monday evening for a week. Instead of the usual tedious waits between acts, local specialists will be introduced.
 Exempt Bremen Officers.
 OAKLAND, Jan. S.-The regular an- nual election of officers for the Ex- empt Firemen's Association of this city was held last evening. The only con- test was for the position of recording secretary, which resulted in a tie, and will be settled at their next meeting. The offices and those elected are: Pres ident, Jerry Tyrrell; vice-president, w. w Moore; recording secretary (tie). r. T. Homer, D. w. Barrett; financial sec retary, Ed Le Fort; treasurer Henry Evers; foreman, M. J. Hallahan; first assistant. James McGivney; second as- sistant, John Dolan; board of directors, Martin Ryan, F. W. Gartner, w. w. Moore, Jerry Tyrrell and Miles Doody.
 Rabbi Myers Coming.
 OAKLAND, Jan. 8.-Montefiore Aux Hilary Lodge No. 3, I. Q. B. B., will hold a public installation of officers and entertainment next Tuesday evening at Covenant Hall, Twelfth and Castro streets. Rabbi Myers of San Francisco will be the principal speaker, and as it is his first appearance the members ex- pect q large attendance.
 ookIond News Notes
 OAKLAND, Jan. S.-wilIiam Vol quardson, a 15-year-old boy, was ar rested yesterday for firing at & duck on the bay off the Main Lake sewer outlet He will be tried Monday.
 w. w. Cameron of the Fourth Ward has announced himself as a candidate for the position of Sheriff of Alameda County.
 On returning home last evening w H. Worden of 910 Hilbert street found a burglar in his house. The fellow made his escape through a window, leaving a broken skeleton key in the door.
 Constable Gallett of San Leandro is mad all over. He supplied the coroner a rig for himself and jury several months ago, and filed bill against the county for s. It has been rejected, but he still wants his money
 Claud Mcdonald and St. Andrews s Society are arranging against the cele- bration of Burns birthday, to take place at Hamilton Hall January 25. Highland mucic will be feature of the evening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
WITH POST
 AND CORPS Lincoln's Patriotic Men and Women Install for the
 Year. Impressive Ceremonies That Were Followed by Interesting
 Exercises.

Last Thursday there was a joint in stallation at Washington Hall on Eddy street of the officers of Lincoln Post, G. A. R., and Lincoln Corps, w. R. C., in the presence of large number of the membership of each organization and of friends of each. Mrs. d'A Kinne, past corps, commander and national president, assisted by Dot $. Mortimer, acting conductor, installed the following. officers of the corps for the current year: Edith M. Comstock, president; Janet Empey, senior vice president; Mary H. Thompson, junior vice-president; Mary Parrolini, chap lain; Mary E. Furguson, treasurer; Carrie Robinson, conductor; Josephine Robinson, assistant conductor; Cath arine Shipley, guard; Sarah Schuck, as- sistant guard; Alice l.. Staples. secre- tary.
 At the conclusion of the work, which was performed in very impressive manner, Mrs. Mary B. Anderton, P. C.. F., on behalf of the corps, presented to the installing officer basket of beau tiful flowers. Mrs. Jennie c. Stone on behalf of the corps presented to Mrs Minna Sheldon, the retiring president, a gold badge of the order set with five diamonds, and in returning her thanks Mrs. Sheldon gave a brief resume of the work done by the corps during the past year, showing that it Is in a flourish ing condition, has increased in mem bership and assisted a number of des- titute families of old soldiers. AS a token of the work performed during eight consecutive years by Mrs. Ella Bailey, the retiring treasurer, the corps through Mrs. Hannah M. Dean, past president, presented her diamond studded pin.i
 The new officers of the post were then installed by C.. Mason Kinne, senior past post and past dep.-snient con- mander, assisted by Hugh J. Brady. acting as officer of the day. The new officers are: c. J. Handley, comman- der George H. Robinson, senior vice commander; s. w. Carpenter, junior vice commander; J. c. Bolles, quarter master, fourteenth term; pr. Joseph G. l Crawford, surgeon, fifth term; Michael Murphy, chaplain, thirteenth term; H. l.. Barker, adjutant; Harry Brewer, sergeant major; George T. Johnson, of- ficer of the day; J. H. Wilson, officer of the guard; H. T. Hobbert, quarter master sergeant.
 On assuming his station Commander Hadley delivered an able address, after which J. H. Banfield presented a fine gold badge to the retiring commander Peter H. Mass. Then followed a pro- gramme that included Chopin's valse Briliiante on the piano by Professor
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
REV. DR. LANES Suggestions the Ladies' Aid Society
 They Would Live Long and Enjoy Life.

ambition of the Ladies' Aid Society of his church might be considered a little cratic. but Dr. Law is in earnest. He believes that there are some things which will greatly tend to prolong life, and he has published his views for the benefit of his congregation and any other congregation that likes to de- rive advantage from them.
 In the first place, the Ladies' Aid Society has reduced its dues, and there are to be no honorary members on the roll. Many of the wealthiest families in East Oakland are members of the Church of the Advent, and the pastor believes that all can pay into the Ladies' Aid Society not less than 10 cents a month without becoming in arrears. The ladies are also to be like real Mrs. St. Andrews" and are to go out into the highways on the style of the Salvation Army and bring people into the Sunday-school, the church and the various societies con- nected with the church.
 Each time the ladies meet they are "to knit, make pincushions and aprons, drink tea and report and compare notes and laugh and ali be young," so says Rev. Dr. Law.
 They are also to study the Ralston suggestions and each try to live two centuries, laughing all the time over a church free from debt, the best choir on the Coast, a famous pair of wardens, a lovely vestry, a neat sex ton, and a rector full of schemes" The pastor says, "The ball begins to roll next Tuesday afternoon" and every body is invited to be present.
 Humorous as the rectors notice to his congregation may appear, the church has accomplished enough with the aid of its board of officers, of which J. J. Valentine Is senior warden, to justify it in feeling very joyful, and, having accomplished this much, the rector desires that nothing should mar their enjoyment of their happy and unfettered surroundings
 The mortgage has been burned. the church recently enlarged and beauti- fled, and all branches of work are in fiourishing condition, which proba- bly, cannot be duplicated, especially from a financial point of view, any where on the Pacific Coast.
 50 let us live 200 years laughing all the time" says the rector.