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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28

DRENCHED, BUT NOT DROWNED -
The rainstorm of yesterday afternoon
and evening was generally welcomed
by the residents of this section, but
amidst the rosr of thunder and by the
ljgntning's flash a small craft was
ssrn approaching River View from
Fort Washington, and upon inquiry it
was learned that the occupants were q
popuar restaurateur of this city, ac-
companiel by two young ladies. Jupi-
Ter Puvius was in his glory, Neptune
PLAYED second best, but Arion was
wrecked. Instead of harmonic notes
the mingled screams of the voyagers
were all that could be heard. The lit
tie party had been to Fort Washington,
having friends there, TO a see dress
parade-being on dress parade them
selves-hut the storm king interfered
and Jupiter Pluvius took all the starch
on, of them. Wited and withered, the
party returned home, the ladies not
falling, however, to return thanks to
their gallant escort for sitting between
them to hold the umbrella and quiet
ing their fears by heroic words. The
colored individual who rowed the boat
grinned and showed his worries on land
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28


HE NAVAL CADETsEIP.-MessrS.
Aemper, Shumste and Marshall, the
examiners appointed by Congressman
hXey TO conduct the competitive
examination of the fourteen young
men who were applicants for the posi-
oon OF naval cadet, completed their
work at late hour last night and to-
u,ay forwarded the result to Mr.. Rixey.
Inc name OF the young man who pass
eu The best examination and who will
oe named as the cadet and also of the
one VINO stood second best and will be
named as alternate will be announced
d. an early day by Mr.. Rixey.
=, Inc report is current on the street
.uSt Mr.. James 2. Lannon, of this city,
was the successful competitor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28

BErr1NA GIRARD.-Bettins Girard-
Schuyler has been committed by her
hrother to St. Ssviour's Sanitarium, BET
fer known as the House of Mercy, at
Inwood, on the Hudson, New York Tor
twelve months. The one time WASH
ineton belle and stage favorjte is now q
mental and physical wreck.
She is slave to strong drink. All efforts oil
family and friends TO save her from her jol'y ,
have proved futile. She Was once orliilah'
woman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28

Persons leaving the city for the sum-
mer can have the Gazette mailed to
them to any address for 10 cents week,
the same price at which the paper is
delivered in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28

E. C. Blanks, of Louisville, exas writes
that one box OF DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
was worth $50 to him. It cured his piles OF
ten years standing He advises others to Try
it 1t also cures eczema, skin diseases and
obstinate Sores Charles g. Lem on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-The impetus of
yesterdays break in prices was felt at the
opening of the stock market to-day. After
the first half hour there we're rallies in sever
al parts of tho market. B feature of the
speculation was the absence of serious liqu-
dation under the pressure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28

The editor of the Evans City, Pa, Globe
writes zone Minute Cough Cure is rightly
named. 1t cured my children after all other
remedies failed" 1t cures coughs. colds and
all throat and lung troubles. Charles Il.
L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28

To.day's Schedule Brooklyn at Cincin-
natl New York at Louisville Philadelphia
at Pittsburg; Boston at st. Louis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28
aIexandria 6azettf,
THURSDAY EVENING. JrIY 29, 1898
LOCAL MATTERS.

SIM rises tomorrow at sol and sets at
-13 High water st 1881 q. m. and
- - u. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28

BAsEBALL.-The following is the resu
of the National League games played yestcl
day Philadelphia 4, Washington l ; Phlla
delphia ., Washington Cleveland 6. Pitts
burg / Louisville ID ST. Louis 1. Tho fol-
lowing is the Standing OF tho Climbs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28
DkY GOODS.
V God ward & LotlroD
10th, llth and F StS.. N. W.
Store closes at 5 o'clock-saturday at o'clock
DRY GOODS.
Furnishings
for Summer Homes.

Attention is called to the
splendid assortment of season.
able and Inexpensive materials
for Furnishings, Window and
Door Screens, Porch Curtains
and the various comforts and
convenlences tor warm weather
White and Ecru Lace Curtain Scrim.
1er yaru
Sateen Porch or Stoop Seats ......... 1Sc
Indian Seats, or Divans, in various
sorts of wood Each. 90
5O-inch Turkish Striped Drapery.
oI aiu DC
Bamboo and Bead Portieres.
GaCn ..-.'....,..... .Sl25
Turkish Table Covers. cool-looking
Delft blues. ...........
60inch White Nottingham Lace Cur
tains. special value. Per pair......$1 %
Wire Window and Door Screens at closing
out prices
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28

WEATHER fRoBABLITIEs.-Fo this
soction unsettled weather and probably show
~. TO night and Friday southerly wind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28

The hin last night interferred with Prof.
17,N ", tight-rope exhibition at the wharf.
Inc Entertainment will DO given tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28

Guaranteed Garden Hose, Coupled into %
foot lengths, with best brass regulating ncz.
Zle, at
Sl95 for Complete Outfit.
Fifth floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28

Acknowledgment to Baltimore and
Return-S1.2o.
Tickets via Pennsylvania Railrosd on sale
Saturday, and Sunday. July 30 and 81, good
to return until Monday, August l, on all
trains except Congressional Limited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28
Alexandria Market. July %.

Wheat is again lower and the quality of
the offerings is generally poor the best prices
offered to-day were 63a70c Corn is in
cal demand and prices are higher. Country
Produce is in fair Inquiry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28
Hose Reels.

Every owner of Rubber Garden Hose
should have Hose Reol Buying direct
from the maker enables us to offer Them at
the very low price,
SOC Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. JULY IS, 1898.

SAILED.
schr Josie R Burt, Baltimore, by W Ii
Reardon. -,
Der by Smoot s. CO.
schr Alley, Kinsalc, lgGbeT By J d D
Smoot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-28
Yellowstone Park and Omaha Expo

The personally conducted tour of the Penn
sylvania Railroad leaves New York Soptem-
Der for Yellowstone Park. a stop of TWO
days will be made on the return trip al Oma-
ha, siIording an opportunity to visit the
Trans Mississippi Exposition. Tourists will
travel by special train of Pullman smoking
dining, sleeping aud observation cars in each
direction. Eight days will be spent in the
Park. a stop will also be made returning at
Chicaso The round trip rate, S236 from
Washington, covers a | necessary expenses
For full information apply 10 ticket agents.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
TROOP A, CAVALRY.

Troop A, Captain Burnett, was inspect ed on Wednesday night by the brigade 1n- spector, assisted by Captain Darlington There were ffty-seven present and three absent, but the men did not make as good an appearance as some other branches of the guard. There were qulte . number of the men without revolvers, bnt that was not their fault as they did not have have them to form part of the ac, , couterments. The inspection revealed the fact that there are tWenty.two re re hondsmen of the late Captain Jenks, who was the commander of the troop before the present commanding officer will @ be .os+orad or their value made good There was drill in close order and saber drill, hut as the company has many new men in it who have not yet mastered the m tr;ca cies of drill with carbine and saber, the showing did not come up to the o,,da ard
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
COL JOHN w. Nick ENZ1E.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
THE NATIONALS.

The inspection of Companies c and G (the Nationals) was held last Monday night in the Ellis-street armory in the presence of quite a number of people. While the two companies, G, Captain Sut- life, first inspected, and then c, Captain Dumbrell, made a creditable showing there was not, from a military standpoint, the bearing and vim for which these companies were noted a few years ago. understanding, possibly because the men had not received positive instructions on the subject as to how they should wear canteens and haversacks. There was ap- parent lack of instruction as to whether the men should wear the canteen slung posite side. The men asked each other and some of the officers were asked and after considerable talk the men appeared with the canteen on the right hip and the haversack on the left. There was but one company that during the inspections demonstrated that it knew how to wear the canteen. and that was the signal corps The men of that body carried the haversack on the left, the web belt hold ing down the straps and the canteen over the haversack, but the back strap only held by the belt. There was a lack of uniformity in c and G in the matter of scabbards, some of the men wearing them over the haVerSack and some under These are matters of minor detail but they create confusion and are proof that there is not enough attention paid to minor matters, many Of them essential to the proper makeup of the soldier The companies drilled in close order, Company c adding loading and firing The companies made several breaks by reason of the fact that only portion of hear the orders of the commanding of- fcar
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28

inspection There were number Of sucn present on Wednesday night, as well as active members. Among the spectators were Brigadier-G General Warfield, Colonel Geisting, Colonel Frank Sumner Teured, Major Evans, Major Schmitt, CaptalnS C. P. Le Breton and Woods (retlred) ana Captain Cunningham of Company h' First Infantry.
 The corps, all present put two. one be- ing in attendance on court III santa Rosa as witness and the other pelns sick, presented a fine soldieriy appear ance, with one exception and that was the fatigue hats, which detract rom the makeup of the soldiers. Still the men were not at fault, they were ordered to wear them and they had to put on what the State furnished. They were properly sized, their uniforms were, as they always are, exceedingly neat, the men wore their haversacks and canteens as they should, which was not done gen orally during the present inspections their carbines and revolvers were in hrst- class condition, but the revolvers dlo not meet the approval of the brigade inspec, tor, Major Jansen, who remarked Stlll the same old revolvers." It Is likely that he will recommend that the men De armed with the new pattern. The drlli- ing was in platoon movements ana nr- ings. and each was so perfect that It won the hearty commentators of spectators as well as the inspector. Captain Car rington was not present at this 1nspec-
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
THE NAVAL MILITIA.

AS has already been announced Captain L. H. Turner, commanding the Naval Militia, has gone to Alaska on business connected with the settlement of an in- surance claim, and it was stated on Satur- day that he may be absent four months
 Lieutenant Commander Nerney, acting captain, on Saturday issued orders dis continuing the practice of allowing visitors to go on board of the Marion. for the reason that there are not enough men on the vessel to accompany those who may wish to inspect the vessel. The yes sel is now as if she were in actual war service, the same regulations as to the arming of the men on board, the standing of watches and boarding and leaving the ship being enforced.
 Yesterday a number of the men belong ing to the two divisions were out on the bay for boat drill. While 1t was not an official drill it was for practice, for the men seem to be anxious to learn all they can, and, with that end in view, practice when they have an opportunity.
 The report from general headquarters places the numerical strength on the 1st of March of the militia at Al. At this time it is 421.
 The Pinta reached San Diego all right after a pleasant cruise, and the members of the division at that point took posses sion. They are making preparations for the inspection and cruise on the lbtn or
 The division commander has issued an order that the officers of the Naval
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
THE CADET COMPANY.

The cadet company attached to the First Regiment of infantry, which at the previous inspection was without excep- ton the worst to show up, has redeemed itself. Captain Bartlett upon assuming command a few months since expressed a determination to wipe out the stain that had been cast upon the organization by the report of the inspecting officer, and the showing at the regimental armory last Monday afternoon proved that he had done much to carry out his determi- nation. In the first place all the boys who were too small or physically too weak to undergo the ordeal of drill With regulation old-time rifles instead or cadet rifles. such as this corps ought to be pro viGed with, have been weeded out and batter class or boys have been substi- tI1ted: then the corps has been recruitec ,1n 10 within one of the maximum, name " 102 but for want of uniforms there Hare hut S5 in line. Before the inspection by Major Jansen the members or the corps were critically examined by colonel Smith of the First, and after that they were inspected by the brigade inspector and Captain Darlington. All the faults that had been pointed out in the report or inc previous Inspection by the same officer had been rectifed. tne rifles were in fine condition, the accouterments up 10 the standard and the appearance or those
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
J. W. MORGAN, Mayor, Auburn, Cal.

Infantry Regiment @that were closed last week shows that taken as whole the eleven companies inspected showed to much better advantage than the majority of them did the year previous Ihere is q question as to which company made the best all-around showing, and military men are in doubt as to whom to award the crown of laurel, one-half inclining to Company K, Captain Cunningham, and the other half to Company M, captain O'NeiI All admit that both companies did exceedingly well, yet each was at fault in some matters and the 1aultS charged against one company balanced the faults charged against the other. It will require the decision Of the inspector to determine which one Of these com panies is entitled to the honor or being the best.
 The Cadet Corps made a showing that was very creditable and will win for it many points. The band, to use a current phrase. was "all right" the cavalry might have made a better showing, but the signal corps was up to the standard, that of excellence while the staff was as fine a show as good cloth, welI-httlng clothes and accompanying gold lace could make the wearerS appear
 The report of the inspector will snow that much of the clothing is unfit for service and that the uniforms ordered cannot come too soon. As to other details they will appear in the report. Having concluded in San Francisco except as to one company, the inspector went to work inspecting the companies Of the Fifth Regiment.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28

vISALIA, March 26.-Company F of this city is on the eve of another election for captain, the present commander, Cap tain Fred W. Ward, having declined to serve another term, owing to a rush or business matters. He has done remark ably well in the past two years and has brought the company up to position well in the front rank with any other company in the State. It is almost a settled fact that the next captain of the company will be George w. Stewart, the newly elected Register of the Land Office here. Every man in the company has signed petition asking him to take the office. He was for several years an officer in the company.
 Colonel Hay of Fresno will be here on the 22d of April to conduct the annual in- spection of the local company. Captain Darlington of the regular army is also expected to be present.
 Colonel Stuart s. Wright was down from Fresno last night to confer with the officers of Company E in regard to prep arations for placing the militia on war footing.
 Private Samuel Hulen has passed ex- animation and has been recommended for promotion to corporal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
THE SIGNAL CORPS.

The inspection of the signal corps of the Second Brigade. Captain P. J. Per kins commanding, at the Ellis-street ar mory on Wednesday night brought to close in this city the inspection of the To- cal companies except that of Company B, Captain Fillmer. There were pres ent. as there always is, when this crack erjack corps has anything unusual on hand. a large number of ladies and their escorts, for this corps excels in person nel, precision in carrying out the mili- tary law, drilling and in signaling, and the ladies believe that it is their duty to encourage the men by their presence. Not only do the ladies think so, but many retirement seldom take interest in the affaias of the guard, make 1t a busi- ness to visit this corps when there Is sn
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
NATIONAL
 GUARD NOTES The Sectional Line to Be Obliterated If That Is
 Possible.
Captain Perkins, Signal Corps Is the Crackerjack of the
 Local Guard.
Review of the Inspections in This City - The Cadet Corps Has
 Redeemed Itself

Major-G General Dickinson returned to this city last week and discussed plan to go south, intending to leave here on the 7th of May and be present during the in- spection of companies of the Third Brig ade and those of the First Brigade and the inspection of the naval divisions at the several points on the southern coast. One purpose of his presence in that sec tion is to use his influence to erase the sectional line north and south of the Te- hachapi which has had much to do in past years in preventing the Guard of this State from being unit. Upon this visit he will be accompanied by as many of his staff as can accompany him, and 1t IS probable that Colonel James F. Smith of the First Infantry will meet him in San Diego on the 18th of May, when the divi- sion of the naval militia will be inspect ed and there Is to be cruise on the Pin
 The vacancy on the division staff caused by the acceptance of the resignation of ,. Ava Watt, judge-advocate, has not yet dered to J. J. Dwyer, a well-known at torney of this city. He was formerly member me niS @ of the old Third Regiment.
 and dhe opened ell9i i bids for caps, but owing to some informality in the matter or pre- senting the figures by one bidder decision was reserved until tomorrow: The pldS range from S2 cents and a fraction to $l 20 for each cap
 Six separate demands for cadet rifles for the cadet corps have been made, but in each case no heed has been paid to these requests.
 By general orders from general head quarters Frank de l.. Carrlngton, cap tain U S. A., inspector of the N. G. c., will act in conjunction with each brigade inspector and examine all unservfceablo ordnance, quartermaster's stores. uni- forms. etc. He is appointed board or survey and will report recommendations as to such disposition as will be for the best interest of the State.
 The same orders permit the use or stamps or fac-similes of signatures to be used in forwarding or transmitting all papers which do not require the personal action or approval of the officer on the contents It also directs that the saddle cloths for the staff corps shall be dark blue with an edging of gold lace one inch wide: in the corner shall be the insignia as prescribed for the collar of the officers undress coat, emitting the letters N G e; for all other officers the cloth shall be of the same color with the number of the regiment in enamel leather figures, two and one-haif inches long, on each flank corner. the edge to be trimmed with enamel leather, edge and figures to be or inc color of the respective arm of the service to which the officer belongs.
 THE LOCAL INSPECTIONS.
 .ox,,ax,, If the fnspectiOnS iu the First
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28

,+aI idaa and should meet with the anproyal of every patriotic citizen. Outside the beautiful sentiment thus expressed, it will prove of incalculabie baneft to the State from business standpoint. No better opportunity could be found in which to advertise to the outside world the States many advantages, commercially and other u,,se Placer County, with its wonder full diversity of interests-minlng, 1ruit growing, numbering and farming would certainly be the gainer by such an exposition.
 J. W. MORGAN,
 Mayor, Auburn, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
ALL GOTHAM WOULD
 GAZE AND WONDER.
Some Ideas on Amusement Features Con tributed by Manager $. H.
 Fried1ander.

Perhaps it might be deemed anything
  hardly said generaies Publication the that branches  accorded handling the branch of the daking bold that it shall the effort
  b might safely that of them have been entirely would make the 
 Golden Jubiee they will n handy enough now-S Friedlander interview.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28

in the ranks was very commendable. The corps was drilled in extended order; the young men were complimented by the in spector for being the only company that drilled by bugle sounds. There was an
 exempification of the bayonet drill by picked squad, and 1t was highly com mended It is likely that the report of the inspector will show excellent in almost
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
For the Wolfe Tone Monument Fund

The receipts of the St. Patrick's day celebration amounted to S956 50 and the expenditures were $674 15, leaving a bal ance of S2S2 35 for the Wolfe Tone monu- ment fund This financial result was re- ported at a meeting of the. St. Patrick's day convention held yesterday at the K. R. B. Hall The proceeds of the celebra- ton were not as great as had been ex- pected, yet the entertainment provided was a gratifying success and the members of the convention felt that their duty had been done well.
 The game of chess is taught in all the schools
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
THE REG1MENTAL ARMoRER.

The room of the regimental armorer, c M. Sheldon, in the Page-street ar mory. was also inspected by the brigade inspector, and in it he found complete outfit for refilling the shells that are used ;y -itie nractice The armorer finds much of his spare time taken up in the work Of ref1ling the shells, and that, in addition to his other duties, keeps him pretty