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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

PERSONAL Mr.. Albert Bryan ant
f4niily ART a. Auburn, Fauquier county
/ Mrs Sallie Y. Mcdaniel has returned
fem visit to Surry county.
! Judge J. K NJ Nor.ou, one of the
abiest lawyers Of the Alexandria bar
| ana judge Of the Corporation Court o
! that city, is th- guest of MIR. w. K y
;ephenson.-[ Winchester News.
Mrs. FrancIs is visiting her sister
Mrs. G. W Hixson, in Manassas.
Mr.. Laurence &. Leadbeater left las
night for two weeks visit in southern
Virginia.
Rev. ]. T. Williams will preach at
! Wesley Grove camp meeting on Mon
day.
Mr.. Arthur Green, of Roland Park
Baltimore. is visiting friends in this
city.
Mr.. Bert Tatsapaugh has returned
from Colonial Beach.
NJ s Ella Lawler, of this city, and
her uucle, Mr.. James Hartley, of Rich.
mond, have gone to Marion, o, to
spend two weeks
Mr.. o. P. Angelo will leave on Mon
day for Harper Ferry to spend few
weeks.
Mr.. c. B. Marshall and family will
leave on Monday to spend few weeks
at the Sweet Chaly beate Springs.
Mrs. Harry Downham has returned
from Saratoga Springs.
Miss Ma Dollman, of Botetourt
county, is VISITING Mrs. G. F. Bradley
on Gibbon street.
Miss r. l. Sherwood leaves on Mon.
day for Two weeks visit to Prince
William county.
The family of Mr.. ]. F. Tackett have
gone to Fauquier to spend the remain
der Of the summer.
Miss Eliza Uhler, who has been quite
sick at Laurel, Nd, has returned to her
home in his city.
Mrs. Johu Ridout and children, of
Petersburg, are at Strathblane, Fairfax
county, where they will spend tie
month with Mrs. Thomas Leadbeater.
Mrs. VIM. NJ. King and daughters.
Misses Ethel and Bessie, are visiting
friends in Lees5urg.
Mrs. VIM. H. Melchior has returned
from visit to Wsrrenton.
Miss Annie Francis has returned
from very pleasant visit to Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. R. W. Arnold has returned from
visit to Richmond, Va, and Selma,
n. G.
Mr. P. J. Dempsey, who has been
cruising along the Virginia and North
Carolina coast for week with Rev.
Thomas Dixon, jr., on the latter's pri-
vate yacht, arrived home with Mrs. J.
E Thacker Wednesday morning.
Miss Nette Francis is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. Sarah A. Francis,
near Leesburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06
YELLOW FEVER WILL COME

ELl4ON L u rh w ILL W II u.
As stated yesterday DR.. John Quit
eras, the yellow fever expert, arrived
at his home in Philadelphia yesterday
from Santiago, where he had been er=
gagged in yellow fever work under the
direction Of the government. Dr.Guit-
eras said
"Tne yellow fever cases thus far
have been of light order, and the
morality among the troops has not
been heavy. The most serious source
of trouble at present is from typhoid
fever and malaria. Most of the men
i'll in the hospitals are suffering from
one or the other OF the: g diseases.
GAS the season drsgs on, however,
the yellow fever will become more Sc
rious, and then it will be worse than
the typhoid.
For reasons apparent to all, can
not discuss the affairs of the ermy IN
public. l shall make an official report
of my observations direct to Surgeon
General Sternherg. Most of the troops
now in Santiago, l suppose, will be
brought to Long Island to recuperate.
1t will te an admirable place for them. "
Concerning the reported trouble be-
tween himself and the Red Cross Sc
ciety, at Santiago, DR.. Guiteras would
say nothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

A fire on Oswald quay st Hamburg,
last night, originating liz spontaneous
combustion amid cotton, has destroyed
over q million marks worth of mer-
chandise.
Blind Chris. Christensen, of South
River, n. j., this mornirg cut his wife's
throat and then stanGled himself. Both
were found dead shortly before noon.
For sometime the couple had quarreled,
Christensen alleging that his wife was
untrue to him.
Charles c. Willis, SIS years old, was
found dead in the bath tub at his
home in St. Louis, last night. He bad
closed the windows and turned on the
gas. No motive for the suicide is
known. He was cashier of the Evans
and Howard Friedrich Company.
Letter relief fund has been started by
Harvey county, Kansas, farmers. They pro-
pose TO lay aside one cent for eac b bushel out
of the proceeds of the sale of the new wheat,
and give the money to the Letters in sppre-
citation Of the fact that they doubled the
price of corn and wheat
Myrtle Reeves, the daughter of promi.
nent farmer residing near Walesboro', Ind
attempted suicide yesterday by taking MOT
phine and will die SIZE was tilted by Henry
Smith. Her friend, Misc Lille Merritt, was
Tilted by he, lover and committed suicide
Just one month ago.
Captain Charles Gates claims to bring the
LATEST news to vancouver, B. c., from Diw
son to the effect that famine is threatened
and stampede will shortly take place to get
out of the land of gold and cold. exceeding in
proportion the rush for the Klondike in the
most acute stage.
The Anderson, Ind, men who arc o1t OF
the trusts Of tho nail plants have received
word fro Cleveland to day that the men on
strike have received notice that negroes were
brought TO that city from Birmingham. Ala,
to work in the plants that are shut down.
Al Riverside, Ind on the Kankakee marsh
yesterday George aged 10, and Eddie, aged
g. sons of Dan Rott, while out huRtng step.
ped into nest OF rattlesnakes and before they
got out Of the way both wee bitten and will
die
After being incurred fox 23 yea S, Aexan-
DIR Schwab returned to his family in Rond-
out N. Y, a few days ago 1ntead of dying
he h 10 been making money. His return home
was 4 JOYFUL occasion
1t is conceded at Seattle, Wash that the
Columbian river salmon pack will be II 5000
cases short this season. The Frazer river
pack will also be short.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06
Yellow Laundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be sup
piled with every means possible for its
relief. 1t is with pleasure we publish
the following This is to certify that
was terrible sufferer from Yellow
Jaundice for over six months and was
treated by some of the best physicians
III our city and all to no avail. DR..
Bell, our druggist, recommended Elec-
trio Bitters. aud after taking two bot
ties l was entirely cured. now take
great pleasure in recommending them
TO any person suffering with this terri
BILE mslady. I am gratefully yours, NJ.
A. Hogarty. Lexington, KY" Sold by
E. S Leadbeater & Sons Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

REDBIRD CLUB.-The svidity with
which this club changes the crustacean
from its native sea green garb convert
ing it to red is remarkable; but not
ga listed with this metamorphosis, they
rapidly rob them Of their jackets and
pick them to pieces more thoroughly
than antagonizing politicians do each
other on the stump. A crab feast is
something in which YOU have to engage
to fully appreciate its merits. A typi-
Cal one, under the ausI ices of the Red
bird Club, was given 1t the Concordia
Hotel last night. A spacious room had
been carefully prepared with all neces'
sarv paraphernalia for the occasion and
comfort of the invited CUES while the
craDs, which were the centre OF aLtrac-
ton, proved to be as fne as the Poto.
mac affords. The pleasant hostess.
Mrs. G. Bohraus, in her most
genial manner welcomed her guests
and invited them to seats around the
crab-laden board, the orchestra broke
forth with the lively strains of "a Hot
Time in the Old Town Tonight" and,
with "viva," about 40 were seated for
au evenings enjoyment. 1t soon be
came apparent that all present were
aware of the fact that the best place to
put crab when removed from his ele-
ments is iu wholesome beer. Among
the guests were: Col. r. NJ. Lacey,
Capt. John w. Smith and Messrs. NJ. j.
Th omas, A. G. Bowser, Lew Bargtr,
Max Fischer, J. NJ. Hill, Zorro Hill, NJ.
Schiller, A T. Travers and Henry
schultz. Many soldiers participated.
In an adjoining room the officers wives,
with their lady friends, enjoyed SINH
lar feast. Mfr. Henry Schultz was de-
clared the champion crab picker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06
Big REDUCTION IN OUR SILK
DEPARTMENT.
PLAID SILK REprcEp TO a9c.

PLAID SILK REDUCED TO 39c.
LADIES' SILK PUFF sCARFs, formerly
39c, now 25c.
There are lots of other goods which We have
not the space to mention.
The DIXIE MOSQUITO FRAMES and
NETS, although just introduced, are being
adopted at the best residences, hotels and
hospitals in every city where they are shown.
They require no stepladder to put them up
and they are always in working order
Come 10 and ask for circular which CT.
pains all about them.
GREAT REDUCTION IN MATTINGs.
T8UNKS TRUNKS, TRUNKS,
All sizes, styles and prices.
We have this day reduced all of our 12lAc
and ] DC Lawns to 10c.
Sc and 10c Lawns reduced to DC.
Also 25c and SIC French Orgardies, choice
15c
500 yards of Remnants OF Organizes at 4c.
White, Blue and PINK Pique Shirt WAISTS
just received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

CccoQuAN NOTES During The first OF this
week four officials OF the PENNSYLVANIA Rail
road were in Occoquan il order to see the ad-
vantages of constructing branch Of that road
from Woodbridge 10 that place. Before lesy-
ing they decided to have survey made.
1t is reported that CO.. Anderson, of the
Washington and Potomac River Land and
Iron Company. has said that that company Is
negotiating with Chicago company with the
view tc bui,d pier in Occoqusn Bay on
which a derrick nav be erected that large
vessels might be loaded with stone
Mrs. SeeCman, postmaster at Occoquan,
died at the home of her sister, Mis-. W. II.
Harrison, in Woodbridge, Va, on Friday
July 23d.-T Manassas Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

TIE KING STREET IMPROVEMENT 49,
The committee on streets met last night
to consider the matter OF improving
the roadway on King street, between
Royal aud Fairfax. The ordinance re-
Gently adopted by the City Council pro-
yIdes taa, the Washington. Alexandria
and Mt Vernon Railway Company
SHALL pave between its tracks on the
same square, and also replace the pre-
sent rails with that of an improved
pattern. Mr. r. Cation, attorney for
Tue company, and Mr.. Colvin, the SUI
perineudent, asked that their clients
be permitted to continue the use OF the
pTescnt rail. They said the company
Was under great expense in operating
the road and that it would be unfair 10
compel them to discard a rail which
mad been approved by the city and
Wnich had not worn out. They also
stated that the rail used in Alexandria
~ss the same as that used in several OF
the large cities in the North. They
requested that action by the committee
be deferred till Council could turtle
act 10 the matter. The request was
granted and it is said that Council will
De called to act on the matter on Tues
day night next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

FATAL ACCIDENT On Wednesday
last while Mr.. George w. Saunders was
driving in a buggy with lady near
Charlotte, n. c., negro on bicycle
collided with the vehicle. Mr.. f'aun-
ders was thrown out an received in
iuries from which he died. The de.
ceased was commercial traveller and
was a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Saun-
ders. who recently lived in this city
boarding with Mr.. W. NJ. King. The
body was sent to Baltimore for inter
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

Ladies' Ribbed Vests in sizes 4, 5 and 6.
Price Zoe. The cheapnc's of this Vest sur
prises all buyers. Made with neck and
sleeves band tapes and trimming of pure
white 3.iBch Trevan laces.
Ladies' Richelieu White Lisle Thread Vests.
Sizes 3. 4 and .. Price 121ac. A low neck
sleeveless vest of GOODNESS.
Ladies swiss Ribbed Vests in tinted colors.
Sizes 8, 4, 3 and 6. Price 10c. We cannot
re how the manufacturers can produce such
beautiful goods at such low figures.
,gLsdies' Extra Fine Isle Thu cad Ribbed
Vests. Sizes 3. 4. 5 and g. Price 25c. One
recognizes the fine structure of this vest and
beautifulness of immaculate whitene,s Nc
Improvement can be made on this garment Of
necessity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

r y Noop TlME.-The friends of Mr..
I "a Brill were last night entertained
y mat Gentleman at crab f asst at his
iieS-a0Tsnt on lower King street. a
urge crowd was present and each one
o o,'. to feel it to be his duty to get
ou.''le OF as many of the crustscesns
=" ~ possible, assisted by bountifui sup
ny ny OF wet goods" The crabs were
I l5a and were heartily enjoyed iy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

RAILROAD Mission NOTES Mr..
5 Zen Smith, president of the Epworth
G l-Sasoe, M. Z. Church South, will con-
~, Tu'[ ,, the services in the Auditorium OF
NC, NV iS4liroad Mission tomorrow after
,oou a | o'clock and large crowd i
HpeVJed TO hear his discourse. The
s sPiS feature of the service will be a
CIV C,, sung by Miss Mamie Bontz Of
NAFis' Church choir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

POLICE CoURT.-MGyor g. L. Simp-
'o' preSidiag.-The following cases
We're disposed of this morning
Nsm.e boss and Eliza Williams colored,
arrested by Officers Belts and Lyles charged
WIZ stealing clothing, were fined So eHcb.
=, 1oan h gant colored, srres Cd by officer
oe'oe Charged with breaking into and en-
yyfi't car on the Washington Southern
Is. "ay Was fined 50.
~ j. s"iyuce Webster, colored. arreste' by
U1'e'- Roberts and Arlington on the same
''a't' Was incd 50.
= f'4aS ayuo colorcd. arrested by Officer
N"'.A' charged with disorderlv conduct sn
''atog Manic Ross. w&s fined $3.50.
Georsanua Kirby, arrested by Officers
NnS4i aud Beach charged with disorder
'OgoncI, VAS lined $3.50.
soln Cu.tendon, colored, arrested by OH
yeI' Proctor and Wilkinson. charged with
''geny WAS fined So.
~ "a woman chsrg d with an assault OF
"a,a.f gion Davis. Was dismissed.
,..'. hfpor-Lsst night was clear and
..".. Seven prisoners and two dodgers were
81 t-t station house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK. Aug. 6.-The stock market
opened huoyant snd active this morning on
the report from Madrid that Spain had de-
cded 10 accept the peace conditions offered
by the United States government Govern
ment bonds were unchanged. Railroad bonds
were strong and active
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06
List of Unclaimed Letters

The following is list of the letters re-
naming in the Alexandria Va, pos1omce
Aug 9th. =,
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter otfice.
Adams Mrs Lelia Simpson, Mrs Y B
Resch, Miss Fannie Springer, Chas
johnson, Winfield Taylor & Fro a
King, Miss & G Tate, A Edward
King, Mrs Lizzie Watson,
Mills Ell Wingfeld, J
Petit Robt Wilson, Lille
Pope, Edward Wright, VIM
JOS. L. CRUPPER. P. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06
@. M ADAMS
Summer Hosiery

AS long as this sultry weather continues
the demand for light weight Hosiery in
creases. We aye selling three numbers of
special mention for immediate use.
Ladies Extreme Light Isle Thread Hose
Sizes s to 9la. Price 25c. We can cheer.
fully say that this particular number with
the ladies is great. The thinness, GOODNESS
and chespness places them in the hands of
all economical buyers. Our assortment of
sizes is now full.
Ladies' Richeieu Ribbed Hermsdorf Fast
Black Hose. Sizes s to 9lA. Price 25c
Another coil, durable and delightful wearing
bose OF more than passing mention. This is
a modern made ventilatiug hose for the hot
test weather,
Ladies' Four.Thread Black Hose. Sizes
to 10. Price %. This weight of Hose is
shade heavier than the above two mentioned.
Finn body with long wear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

p. sons leaving the city Tor the sum-
can have the Gazstte mailed to
them ,jl, to any address for 10 cents vice.,
|. .-e' lsme price a which The paper is
.s.r,,-red in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

One Minute Cough Cure surprises people
by its quick cures, aud children may take it
in large quantities without the least danger.
it has won for itself the best reputation OF
any preparation used to-day for colds, Group,
tickling in the throat or obstinate coughs &.
G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

s THRCLERGY.-R-v Bergman Gre
sot Carst Church is spending bis N4ca-
ton in a bemarle
4 Rev. P. P. Phillips, Of S. Paul., is
at Nantucket, Mass.
R-yC. T. Ball, of Grace, is spending
his vacation u Connecticut.
4 Rev Il. J Cutler OF St. Mary's, is
soo d visit to his old home in Ireland
Rev F \ Mccarthy, OF ST. Mary's,
will remain IL the city during the sum
R-y lie Thacker, OF the Second
Presbyterian, is in North Carolina.
Rev J H. Wells, of the Village
Chapel aud Del Ray, is in West Viz,
GINA for short vacation.
4 Rev ]. NJ, Eberlein. of the Lutheran,
is spending month with his parents in
Michigan.
Rev. J. T. Williams, of the NJ. f
Church South, will remain in this city
for the present.
Rev. y. B. Masters, of Trinity, is
now s. Mariners Harbor, n. Y, where
he vii spend month.
Rev T. z. R4yelle, of the NJ. ?
Church, viii leave on Monday week tc
spend few weeks at Dover, Ocear
Grcv and the + lstern Shore, Md.
Rev. j. II. Butler, of the BAptis
Church, will defer his vacation for the
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

cors,u SERVICES, &c, SUNDAY
4 cl Cliuch.-Services at II a. m
nv Rev. T D Lewis.
4" pwnE Nwch.-Services at II q
and 5 IS p. m. by Rev. DR.. Micou.
u c%re ClsTch. Morning service Al
~, m and S p. N. by Rev. Mr.. Sharks
NraS Church.-Mass at Z and
,oo M oaiy. Sermon by Rev, Father
Mccarthy. Eespers at I 80 p. m.
I[rpti Lutheran Chrch.-CorneI
c,nsron and Alfred streets-Sunday
' n'-V At ga. m. Services at $50 p M
IoI.a.lisu) by Rev. MIR. Morhardt, o.
Washington. o,
.a,., 81, $3.50 a. m. Preaching at II a
Stu and -, p. m. by Rev. J. w. Rosbro.
i'' g ' Chwch.-Preaching at II a.
AND p m. by Rev. j. H. Butler
iD' i'- Meth. Epis. Church.-Sunday
.5,o, NJ g.Sda. m. Preaching at II q.
- by Mr. Penn. Epworth League ser
Nh. Els. Church South.-9:15 a. m.
s,rIay school. Preaching at II a. M.
arJ p. III. by Rev. J. 7. Williams.
9 Gomm inion at both services.
T-u Ctapei, NJ E. Church South
sG.o5Jn street near Alfred.-Cas'
mss.ip. al a. N. Service at S p. N.
Iy Mr. Peake All welcome.
Da R.o ciapel, " i. Church South -
sunday school at $50. EpwOrlh league
Mi. pco,. Ouuch.-9:l5 a. u. Sun
dsy school. Preaching a II a m.
epd q. %. IN. by R4v. I. 7. h velle.
Tonic service at 40 p. m.
iu. uthodist Church-Lee street,
near WilSes.-Preaching at II a. IN
sa9j at 7.I5p. IN. 10y Rev. Geo. Garrett.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
rooms al ! p. IN. Service of prayer and
srrI,rw.th short address.
Aims House service at 3 p. m.
Mad. Gtaps' (coIcred).-Sermon at
F.I~. ciaoel, ". /. Church (colored)
Preaching at II a. IL. and at 80 p. M.
sbv Key William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

,v.THEk rRubABILlTIEs.-For this
.'r ar Tonight aud Sunday; slowly ri :
~ temperature; vsrisbe winds 'ec'mii :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06
Dry GOODS.
Ladies Ribbed Vests.

This ince SAINT hot weather increases tho
sale on Lise Thread Ribb.d Vests. We still
have some very choice numbers left at the
same low prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns. skin diseases and especially piles there
is one reliable remedy, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. When yon call for DeWitt's don't &C.
cept counterfeiis or frauds You will not be
disappointed with DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. c. G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06
LOCAL MATTERS.

en-. rises tomorrow at $40 and sets at
Hlsh water NJ 11:57 a. m. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, AUG. 6. 1898.
SAILED.
schr Addie Mills, Brtnt's wharf, lumber
by j H D Smoot.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Celina for Washington, sailed from
Bath Bird inst.
schr Maggie Hart for Washington, sailed
rom Portsmouth, N II, 9TH inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06
EDUCATIONAL.

OFFICE OF CITY SUPEt INTENDENT
" OF SCHOOLS.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug 2, 1898.
In obedience to the instructions of the
STATE BOARD OF EDUCA1I IN, the an
nua examination for teachers will be held in
Peabody School Building, corner King and
Alfred streets, as follows:
For White Teachers, August 9 and 10.
For Colored Teachers August 1 and -.
The examination will begin on each day at
9 o'clock a. N.
All persons proposing to stand this exami-
nation will present themselves promp;g on
the days and at the hour named, supplied
tn pens. ink and paper of Uniform SIG
legal cap preferred,
K KEMPER,
City Superintendent Of Schools.
aug2 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

Linen, Bedwear, White Goods,
and other kindred departments
combine in offering some very
marked midsummer values.
At 25c each
Homsttchcd Damask Tray Cloths, neat de-
signs-extra value.
At 12!c each
Hemsttched Huck Towels, warranted all
pure lin n, measuring 1Sx36 inches.
AT Csc each. Value 35c--
Bleached Turkish Bath Towels, extra size
and quality.
At 15c yard
Fancy pique in a variety of dainty white
figures.
AT 1910 q yard
40.inch White India Lawn-the usual 15c
quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

Alexandria Market. Aug 6.
The market to-day was shade frmer for
Wheat and extra lots arc worth zoe. The
Transactions however, are light. Country
Produce is quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-06

w y OUlIhC UuC ulIoIl
reduction blows in all
lines of summer goods
this week, and it
means, hurry! hurry
now ! as these are alb
solutely the last days
of our wonderful clear
ing sale, which has
been such a glorious
saving time. With
one mighty sweep we
have cut and slashed
prices to rush out all
remaining stock, New
er was there such an
unainching givin 6
away of dollars and
never such a grand
buying time for you.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-10-28
Remarkably Large Families,

This week Truancy Officer j. w.
Parsons, while out skirmishing for
"hookies" under the new compulso
ry education law, discovered three
remarkably large families in Liber-
.ty township. One. family of sixteen
children OF school age was discov-
cred in small howell, all of them
barefOoted and almost naked and
starved. They were equipped by the
trustee and sent to school. The
family of John Troyser is the largest
on record, comprising forty children
of school age, Mr.. Troyser being the
father of thirty-two and the step
father of eight. He has been three
times married, and there are five
sets of children in the family, the
last two wives being widows with
four children each by former hus-
bands. The TroyserS comprise the
entire school district. Another large
family is that of David Jones, Presi-
dent of the Board of Trustees of
Greentown, he having twenty chill
dren. There are seventv-nine souls
in the three families.-KOkOmo On
diana) telegram to the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat.