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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATtoNs.-AS
heretofore stated in the Gazette, al eE
animation under civil service rules by
Ihe local board of examiners for posi-
ions that may be open to those deslr-
aug to serve the government in the To-
'eFnal revenue service will be held
ABOUT October 1st. Information may
ne mad of Mr.. n. R. Featherstone or
MIR. Robert ". Whaley at the govern
ment buildil G The subjects are
practical arithmetic, letter writ
ing, copying in various forms, and ele-
Mentary physics, pertaining to gauG-
ing. 1t is believed there will be q num-
Der OF applicants. yet. Of course, it Is
not known Wien vacancy will occur
or when those who pass will be called
upon to serve the government. The
"ppheations are made out by the sp-
plcants on forms obtained at the gov
esnment building only, aud the sppli-
van's must be citizens of good stand
ing both morally and physically
strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

THE TRUCK MEETING-The regular
monthly meeting Of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company Was held last
night with Vice President Wm. Mel
chior in the chair. The various stand
ing committees made their reports and
one former member was reinstated. A
committee was appointed to wait on
the Fire Wardens and request that the
company be supplied with new rubber
boots and coats, and that some needed
repairs be made TO the picks and axes
on the truck. A small amount OF
other business was transacted and the
meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

DISTRICT GOVERNMENTAL the
Washington district conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South,
ia session at Occoquan this week.
the reports from tho various charges
of the district, which includes Wash
ington, this city and this entire section
of Virginia, showed an advance in
spiritual interest and sound financial
basis for church work.
Presiding Elder ]. H. Boyd was the
president and Rev. Z Y. Register sec
rotary. Messrs. James, of Prince Will
liam; Hatkinsou, OF LoudouD; MILAN,
of Washington, and Embrey, Of Fred,
ericksburg, were elected lay delegates
from the Washington district to the
Baltimore annual conference of the
church, which is 10 to assemble at Alex
andrio in March, 1895.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

ORDER REVOKED Major G General
Buffers Order, No. IS, furnishing the
Third Virginia regiment for alleged
breach of discipline, has been revoked
by order of General Goblin. General
Order, No. Is, referred to above, which
did such injustice to the Third regi-
ment, because it so grossly misrepre-
sented that command required four
roll calls daily; guard around the regi-
ment every thirty feet, and allowed no
furloughs passages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

CHRISTIAN ENDEAYOR CONVENTION.
The eighth annual convention OF the
virginia Christian Endeavor Union
will be- held in this city, beginning
Thursday evening, September 18th,
and closing with conservation sell
vice the following Sunday evening.
An interesting programme is being
prepared and no effort will be spared
that this may be the very best conven..
lion yet held by the endesvorers OF
Virginia. Among the prominent sneak
ers who have consented to deliver ad-
dresses are Rev. Il. II. Sweeney, .. D j..
OF Richmond; Rev. H. NJ. Wharton, u.
D., Of Baltimore; Rev. George I. Stew
art, OF Harrisburg. Pa; Rev. William
Cumming, of Baltimore; Mr.. W. Fl. II.
Smith, of Washington; Rev. I. w.
Walker. of Baltimore; DR.. Jas. Lewis
Howe, of Washington and Lee Univer-
sity, Lexington, and others. MIR. Per-
cy ;. Foster, of Washington, will have
charge of the music. Eudeavorers who
have heard him at the International
Christian Endeavor conventions know
Whist treat is in store lor those who
come to Alexandria. Other bright
speakers have been invited to take part.
Papers on committee work by active
workers will be read, open parllamentS
will be held, question drawers will be
conducted aud other means of giving
aud receiving instruction viii be
made use OF. One session will bt
devoted to the juniors. Br GIT anc
Interesting methods for the little folks
may be expected. Reduced rates on all
railroads and steamship lines have been
secured. Free entertainment for dele
gates will be provided in the homes Ct
Alexandria endeavorers. They VII
make provision for big crowd and u
is hoped they will not be disappointef
The nearnesss to Washington with al
the attractions of the national capita
should attract many visitors to ALEX
andria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03
POLICE CoURr.-Mayor G. L. Siml

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor G. L. Simp-
soa psesid5nQ.--The following cases
we're disposed OF this morning
Frank Willian6 colGred, arrested by officer
Atkinson charged with assauitins and beat
ing Walter Dudley, was fined 50 80.
Horace Williams, colored, arrested by ON
ccsp Het,is and Beach charged with assault
ing aud ue&iiug Julia King. colored, was dis
missed.
Dunk Washington, crested by Officer
Roberts charged with assaultln end beating
Mary Mason. WAS fined 81 80.
Ann Williams, colorod, arrested by Office
Roberts charged with vulsar and abusl c
Language on the street, was locked up.
Night Report-Last night WAS clc"r ord
warm Two prisoners WAS at the station
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

,.-,.pcH SERVICES, &c, SUNDAY
c a.. Chwch.-Services at II a. m
- - 20 p. N. by Rev. Bergman Green
Su P9ers Chwch.-Seryices at IL a
- bv Rev. P. P. Phillips.
u t y Ulreh.-Services at II a. N
3sn m by Rev. c. E Ball.
~, d. N only. Sermon by Rev. Father
y y y. Mccarthy. Vespers at $50 p. N.
f, ~ Lutheran Church.-Corner
c.maron and Alfred streets.-Sunday
(. i'-,o nj Il. IL. Preparatory service
s.I6S6 a. IN. Regular service at II q
> Both services will be conducted in
T r, by the pastor, Rev. J. NJ. Eber-
l', l.,,3 PRESBYTERIAN Church.-Sunday
..sooI ut $50 a. m. Preaching at II a.
,o- and y. IN. by Rev. P. P. Flournoy.
i''' e"rEt Chuch.-Preaching at II u.
and 5 y. m. by Rev. J. H. Butler.
'-' p..mf.ire Baptist Curch-Fairfax
s,r-4f near King.-Services II u. N. by
rijer Grafton, OF Maryland.
Grnih Meth. EEiS. Church.-Sunday
,booI NJ $50 a. M. Services at II a.
n sndSp IN by Rev. n. B. Masters,
Toworih League services at Z p. m,
can6ucted by Mi. Stokely.
Wti Eois. Church SOmth.-9:l5 a. m
sunday school. Preaching at II a. N,
and tsp. M. by Rev. J. t. Williams.
lW,ags Chapel, N. Z. Church South
Gihbon street near Alfred.-Class
ma-dug at 9 .. IN. Service at S p. N.
nv Rev. J. H. Wells.
bI Rag chapel, NJ E. Church South -
Sunday school at 2:30. Services at i
a. m. lv Rev. J. H. Wells. Epworlh
League nj S p. m.
NTH Prot. Chmch.-9:l5 a. m. Sun
dsy school. Preaching a. II a. m.
and At $ p. IN. by Rev. T. P. Revelle.
Topic service at 7:l5 p. m.
free Methodist Gmch-Lee street,
near Wilkes.-Preachiug at II a. m.
snd at .45 p. IN. by Rev. Geo. Garrett.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
r,oms at / p. m. Service of prayer and
rraise with short address.
Aims House service at 8 p. m.
laaie Chapel (eolored),-Sermon at
Il q. IN :,
Robert, Chapel, N. Z. Church (colored)
Preaching AT II a. m. and at 7.3O ?. N.
by Rev. William Watts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

THE OPENING OF THE OYSTER SEASON Al
RayNE1's REsTAURANT.-We wish to IN,
form our patrons and the public in general
that we arc again prepared for the opening OF
the oyster season. Our aim, as in the past
will be TO use and serve only the best Glass q
oysters which eau oe obtained, and the Wen
known reputation which we have gained loi
serving oysters We will protect IN every Pa.'
ticulsr. Thanking our patrons -or thei'
ratronage OF last season snd soliciting IL agsih
this season we are respectfully yours,
Mrs. !. RAMMEL s SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

FUNERAL The funeral of the late
Miss Mary Emily Brown took place this
morning from her late residence on
Cameron street. Rev. T. II. Rice,
formerly of this city, conducted the
services and the pallbearers were
Messrs. K. Kemper, s. II. Lunt, John
J. Jameson, E. S. Leadbeater, w. F.
Carne, and John r. Chapman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

THE SCHOOLS The issuing of per.
mits to children to attend the public
schools will begin on Monday at Pea
body Hall and will continue through
cut the week. The teachers meeting
was held this morning at which the
Superintendent gave all instructions
concerning he opening of the schools
During the vacation the several build
ings have been repaired and are now
ready for occupancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

PRoMoTIoNs.-Captain Atkinson, OF
Co. F, Third Virginia regiment, was in
the city to-day. He says he expects
the regiment will be ordered to Rich
mond early next week. Corporal Nu-
gent has been promoted to sergeant in
place of Sergeant Pickin, who has
been granted discharge, and Private
John TIGER has been made corporal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Painfeld, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled Oh her lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
her she was a hopeless victim of con.
sumption and that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
lion she bought bottle and to her
delight found herself benefited from
first dcsa. She continued its use and
after taking six bottles, found herself
sound and we'll, now does her OVID
Homework and is as well as sue ever
was.-Free trial bottles OF this great
discovery at E. s. Leadbeater y Sons
Drug Store, large bottles 90 cents and
$500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

THE WEATHER.-Never in the record
of the weather bureau has September
commenced with such high tempera-
ture as this year, the thermometer
reaching 81 in the shade again to-day,
while in the sun at noon it ran up to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

FINE OYSTERS. From Rammel's restau
rant was sent to this office to-day dish q
As fine fried oysters, accompanied by all ne
cessary condiments, rs are to be had at any
season of the year The bivalves were de-
liehtfully cooked and most temptingly served
and were highly enjoyed by those who att
Thorn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

Truth wears well. People have learned
that DeWitts Little Early Rsers are reliable
little pills for regulating the bowels. curing
constipation and sick headache. They don't
sripe. C.. g. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

Go to Rammel's Restaurant and tske home
q box of their delicious fried oysters for
which they have such well known repnta.
tioa. Dining loom open on Sunday Home
Phone SO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

o, as s lhis Is the opening OF the oyster sesaon
~ hAmmel's Res aurant, don't fa:l TO give
o. Cre,. trlSi. Dining room open on Sunday
D s,. through HOME Phone 63 promptly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

GHoRTHAND-Standardsy system, tho
y roughly taught. Third annual session
in Alexandria commences September ff.
teenth All should start together. For par
ticulars communicate with me at 42a north
alfred street.
sens It's 3. SHOULTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03
LOCAL MATTERS.

-;.os tomorrow at 5:43 and sets at
, ~ u" Egb VISITOR at 1914 8. m. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

,ruER FRoBABILITTEs.-For this
"-> fsir and continued high temperature
s-,'.V =, az sind sunday thunder storms and
I''i ,.- sunday ,i.h al iio"dAy; southerly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03
IN BATTLE ARRAY.

IN BATTLE ARRAY.
with siege guns and ammuEition. wc are pre-.
pared 10 quel the enemy in the form OF
reaches, ants. moths, bedbugs. water bugs and
I'll kinds of annoying insects with our army
of exterminators in the way of campI u,
Osaka Camphor, Moth Balls Tar Paper. Fly
Paper, Anti-skeot, Insect Powder Black flag'
Carbolic Acid. Dead Stuck, Tebnoy: Peter
mans Roach Food, Mrs. j . Bug Exit, Maui
rer's and Costais BAT ana Roach Extermlns-
tors, Rough and Tough for Bats Five Cent
Roach Traps, ETC. These, if properly used
will rid your house of all troublesome insects
Z. LEADBEATEK & SONS,
Druggists 1O1 to 107 south Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03
&. SHOUTS.

- E. LEE CAMP.-A regular monthly
IL meeting of B. E. ZEE Camp, Confed-
crate Veterans, will be held on MONDAY
NIGHT, September 5, at S o'clock The
election of delegates to the grand camp will
take place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03
DRY GOODS.

Will be held Monday, as usual. The depart
ment is filled with exceptional offerings in
Table, Bed, and Toilet Linens. Blankets, Cot.
| ton Sheets and Pillow Cases, &c. The follow.
ing few items by way of example:
72-inch Cream Irish Damask, good quality
soc yard.
60.inch White Damask excellent quality,
SOC yard.
100 John 8. Browns Irish Damssk Pat
tern Cloths, 2x2l yards. $500 each.
Silver bleached German Damask Pattern
Cloths, 81 yards long, SLIGO each. 3 yards
long, 50 90 each.
Odd lots Double Damask Pattern Cloths,
2x3 yards, 1918; value, $3.50 2x34
yards. $4.3S; value, 1925. 2x4 yards, So,
yalue, SO.
Odd lots OF Napkins, a few match the Pat
tern Cloths, . size, $2.75; Value, $3.50.
3. size, 81; value, So.
72.inch Irish Damask, good quality, LIS
yard; value $1.5
. All.linen White Damask Napkins, 81 a
dozen.
22-inch All-linen German Damask Nap
kins $1.25 dozen.
Fringed Damask scarfs, 81 inches long,
25c each. ~72 inches long, Soc each.
Plain Linen Fringed scarfs ~ inches long,
25c each.
Fine quality Double Damask Fringed Tray
Cloths or Scarfs, 27x45 inches, Csc each
From 81 25.
Fruit Doylies,, pretty patterns good quail
ty, 45c, SOC, AID 75c dozen.
Blankets
Fancy Cotton Blankets. for lounge covers,
bath robes. &c; pretty designs, 75c each,
silkolne Comforts, filled with pure white
cotton, $1.50 each.
White Crochet Bedspreads, Maraeilles pat
terms, hemmed, ready for use, 95c each.
From 81 %.
Sheets and Pillow Cases.
Best quality Muslin Sheets, 2z2lb yards,
4Sc each 2lhx2la yards, 56c each.
Good quality Muslin Pillow Cases. 221hx36
inches, lie each.
White Goods.
40.inch Lawn, sheer quality, 124c yard
Striped and Checked White Dimity, Sc a
yard.
White Pique. fancy patterns 15c yard.
Imported Rrilliants, 25c yard.
Cutwork Pillow Shams, $1.7S pair. From
81 90,
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-03

Alexandria Market. Sept. 3.
The grain market is quiet and Wheat here,
as elsewhere, is lower, but we make no change
in quotations. Provisions arc quiet and
Country Produce is unchanged.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-26
THE PEACEMAKERS.
An Informal Meeting of a Majority o.
the Commissioners.

tHe commissioners.
Washington. Aug. 26.-The first meet
ing of a majority of the American
peace commissioners took place yester-
day at the state department.. As re-
suit OF the meeting 1t can be stated
with rositiveness that Mcssrs. Day,
Davis and Frye are members Of the
peace commission. At yesterday s
meeting the plans of the commission
as to proceeding to Paris were talked
over. and an understanding reached
that the start be made between Sept.
15 and 20.
Owing to current reports that only
three American commissioners would
be aDpoiS ted. 1t was stated authori-
tatively that the commission will con-
Eist of five members. and that one Of
the commissioners will be a Democrat.
At the close of Office hours yesterday
Secretary Day went from the state de-
partment to the White House. where he
held an extended talk with the presi-
dent, presumably upon the final make
up of the commission.
The meeting of the three commits
sioncrs yesterday will be the only one
of concerted character until Sept.
Is. when the five commissioners will
come to Washington for final con-
ference before sailing for Paris. In
the meantime the two commissioners
yet to be named may come to WASH
ington. II it happens to be convenient,
although there is felt to be no neces-
sIty for a conference until Sept. 10.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-26
THE PRESIDENTS VACATION.
1t VIII Include q Brief visit to tn,
Troops at Camp Meade.

1t VIII Include q Brief visit to the
Troops at Camp Meade.
Washington. Aug. 2s.-President Nc
Kinley is to have an outing. This will
be the first vacation the president has
taken since war threatened. 1t will be
of very short duration, occupying in
all, according to present plans, less
than fortnight. He will leave here
at o'clock tomorrow morning on a
special train of Pullman cars. Mrs.
Mckinley will be with him, and they
will have a small party of friends as
guests. The presidents wish Is to
have as littls display and publicity Of
his movements as possible. he desiring
a quiet trip unhampered by ceremon-
les. Accordingly, his plans as made up
do not include a general review of the
troops at Camp Meade.
The train, enroute to Somerset, will
make a short stop at Middletown, Pa,
where the president has planned to
stop about half an hour, or just
long enough to look over the camp,
but not to stay long enough to war;
rant any general or long exercises.
This is due to his personal inclination
to omit all ceremony. He will next pro-
coed to his brothers home. to remain
over Sunday. Beyond that point his
plans are not finally settled. He has
promised to make visit to Camp
Wikoff, at Montauk Point, L. l., when
the condition Of the troops will per-
them to march in review, and 1t is pos
sible, though not probable, that he may
go there next week. He has a special
desire to see the heroes of Santiago,
and will endeavor to reach Montauk
at as early date as their physical
condition warrants.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-26
APPROVED THE
ORDINANCE.
Extraordinary Appropria.
tiOns and Assessors
Get Their Money.

Last nights excessive humidity had effee,
on the members of City Council in maxi
ing them transact the regular weekly
business with dispatch. The session Last
ed but twenty five minutes. A favorable
report was submitted by the committees
on finance and law on the ordinance max
ing extraordinary appropriations amount,
ing to $1,000 for salaries and for the navi-
CATION committee for use OF tho Board oi
Port wardens and the ordinance was re-
ferred to Mayor McLoar for his approval.
Tho official added his signature to tho
measure, whereby 1t became operative. Fol.
lowing the action of the mayor Mr.. Oheriy
presented bills Of Assessors Charles
Whann, James D Mccoy and James r.
Early for $500 each for making tho Adams
tax assessment to meet which the exty9-
ordinary appropriation for salaries was al.
lowed, aud the bills were ordered paid.
The finance committee recommended
the following returns of overpaid taxes:
Martha E. Francis, sl3 30; L. sE. Wales,
Jr.. $39J; Frank P. Kettlewood, 1857;
Joseph Bancroft and Sons Company, u %
and S495.
City Treasurer Curry reported the hall
ance in Union National Bank to acoouno
OF current expenses to be S93 509.0l in each
OF the four depository banks, ,t34, 1886; total,
ss3o S53. OF special fund for park purposes.
sSoioof ~. Inc cOiiectlODS were: Eumunu
Mitchell, ,Jr., $500; ThomasS s. Lewis. $780,
20; Eugene N. Sayers, 81, COO; City auditor
Pyle, 80.
The miscellaneous payroll. amounting
to " ,S66 So; police payroll of ..$5, ,63S.t7;
and Council payroll OF s275 20 were al.
lowed.
Tho interest list for September, amount
ing to f2,O4O on s12 900 worth OF certificates
was allowed. The report showed bonds
amounting to $500 due, also $46 so on the
Elizabeth Taylor mortgage.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-26
, 80. :,..... THE ARBITRATORS. ,-S~s
No News VIII Bo Given Out by tho
commissioners.

commissioners.
Quebec. Aug. 26.-The arbitration
conference adjourned yesterday after
noon until II o'clock next Monday
morning. After that they will meet
probably each day until Sept. 2. when
an adjournment will be taken until
Sept. 20.
The commissioners decline to give
out anything concerning the details Of
yesterdays work, but intimate that u
number of subjects were discussed. The
full scope of the work was not cam
vassed, nor was 1t determined just how
much the commission will be able to
accomplish in the way of general
adjustment of the questions under con-
sideration.
1t is understood. however, that before
the conference adjourns next week the
commissioners will be able to Judge
very accurately what the final outcome
of their deliberations will be. Nothing
Is said as to whether the commission
will meet here ater the recess or at
Washington or some other place. An
effort is being made to have the meet
ings continue at Ottawa, but this mat
ter will probably not be decided until
the meeting on Sept. 2. In the mean
time, between this date and Monday,
each commission will work separately
upon various questions.
The joint meetings are held behind
closed doors in the parliament build
ings, and no one but the commissioners
and the secretaries are permitted to
be present. No delegations have ap-
peared during the past two days for
hearings. In fact, the commissioners
do not expect to be called upon to grant
many more hearings. =
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-26
SKATERS men COMING
The Last Of the Veterans Who Did the
Fighting Before Santiago Home
ward Bound.

Washington Aug. 26.-The last Of
Skaters army will sail from Cuba to-
day. The following dispatch was re-
ceived at the war department late yes
te.day afternoon from General Shafter:
Command all embarked this morn
ing except Twenty-fourth United
States infantry, detachment of re-
cruits for First Illinois volunteer i'll
fEntry and part Of the Ninth Massa-
chusetts volunteer infantry. all Of
which will embark tomorrow morning
on transports now here. Generau Butt
Is with the First Illinois on the Berlin.
and the Berkshire, with $50 GONZALES
cents. left this morning for Montauk
Point. l will leave with headquarters
and one, company of First infantry on
Mexico by noon today. Instructions
about Orizaba proceeding to Montauk
Point just received. The Allegheny left
yesterday with the Ninth Massachu-
sets on board. The Unionist. having
on board one company Of the First Hi
nois and private horses, leaves today;
Saratoga. with Lieutenant Colonel
Freedman and $50 of the Fifth infan-
try. arrived this morning: 900 more ex-
pected on the Knickerbocker In two
or three hours"