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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-03
Rse Sail Notes.

Charles IT. I1bbits has purcbassa 81
per cent. Of TIE stock of the Brooklyn
base Bail Ciu and will soon be elected
MS president: Nh. Abells. one of the
original oWna's. has sold ont and VIII
retire from mse ball.
AT a meetirg Of The Pawtuclet Base
hali Association, Saturday. ii was de-
c-ded to engage Hobart B. Whiting as
manager Ia iii the place Of Manager
inenomenaF Smith, who sig,1ed with
tail fiNer 81 the close of last season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-03
Raine Polo League.
National! League.

At Pa Wtueket-PaWtuckct. i; Salem. 3.
At Observation-Disclosures. =; FAN
River .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-03

Terrible plaques those itching. poster
ing diseases Of th2 skin. Put IN end toI
misery poan's Ointment cures. Al anyI
mon, Wtd&fri Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-03
Disasters.

Louaon. Jan. The American 20 ~
srene. Capt. DAZZLING. Philauclihi" n
tporto. has been wrecked at l-eiNots. d
kes were lost. The cargo is washing +
Gons the shore,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-03
SHIPPING NEWS.
saine Ports.

EDDTHRAY-Jau . SID sehs Odel, Bel
fast: George iira Rucklaud. George z
Prescott. 40. Hume do. ST Elmo do.
George II Nt!le NIr nssert. clara +
Rogers. JonS ,sp1T Il Tuss Claiming, NJ
kjn7on ma A4arr,;erjtt towing three
Inv" ,,, fo, 'i H. 80 : ''s''''' TWINS
Ar. sch r,ffuf Monbecan. reports three
miles northwest Of NonheCan a red buey
%dlift.
P0RTLANb-Tau . m. sims Arcadia,
P0S;ou 10 lad for Hamburg: Manhat-
tan. New Ylrk. sons Annie NJ Preble.
Hinckltv BSton; Lucy 4 Davis, Me
Enwn Yyist,ss,,f 10 rn1nplete cargo for
peme,.a,.,. ,,,,j., 90. raiais for Boston.
Eila NJ WIG. Wiley. Boston to load for
Barhatiops.
sid. fat. SIN Moucoliau for Liverpoels
sch Alicia ) CrosEy. Philadelphia; WT
johnson. do Independent: toa' port Nav
" : ->'''' "" % O.
Naef tr"'es'e pof's
sT(,ne, " : ~ M f, at S''' Rio Grande
do Sol.
CITY IS.AND-Jan >. ar. sim John
Englis. Pdtnnd Ne. schs Nellie Eaton
calais
NEW nNDoN-ran .. sid. sch + Il
Eaton. Nv York Tor Rockland
VINEYARD HAVEN. Jan > ar sim
hunter. Sew York for st john, ar sh1'
Sid. schs Nellie King New York for DeeT
Isle Me;Ada Il; Shorthand. Providence fot
81 Johns J Lindsey, RocR;ard 10" New
YORK
s. SD T. h, Ar..,. scbs 1ug ,an. uazSl-
wood m,
ton. Sct 1V,, ' '"nas Nnrfnl,l for Portland
Eo s ,N ~ o0"sS' 'r'' SIM I'm, Boston uir
Yarn,nrh \ = scb lrrne tBr,. ST John:
Ida NJ l5rI. SackvTIe. \ Is: Albert Phare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-03
TO CURE \ COLD IN ONE p,y

lake Laxative Hromo Qunne Tablets All drug
eists refund the money If 1t fails to cnre Ok
The genuine hiss H. T. O. On shch table,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-03

s..ore-Lowtston +. Portland r. Nusr,,
-THr1nt $. Whiprlr. T. Lincoln. Curtis
stops " hirr. L.. Allen. ID. Referee
Snowman. Timer rurint"u. Attendance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-03
Waldo.
UNITY
York.

The sch"olinuse in Unity Plantation
was burned, ncently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-03

AIFE. Slrnati nrthhishnn n \a,,,..
dead ~ 'N''i"'". =
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1898-06-15
ETIQUEIAS DE- ENBIRQTR
.eea,
La Juvenfud

% mas atrsctiva mientrss mSs sa'
Iudsbie. La belleza y Ia salud van
casl sIempre juntas. La prinera
depende muy & menudo de- la
segunda. 10
ICuGntss caras enjutas y raquftI.
cas- serfan bellas con solo recobrar
sus earnest Examinese el Rrabado
anterior que, diche sea de pasGA
ilRstra m csso real La primsRa
ngura prese1ts 4 una i6vep rsquf-
tica, extenuadA
Notsse ell cambio en- Ia hsonomfS
segun van recobrzndose las ca-nea
La apariencia fisica, sinembargo. No
es el don principal. La delxades
nc seria question tan s5ria si dc .Aa
no procodieran muy freeuentementa
La Tfsis, ls Escr6fula y otraA aniss-
medades extenuantes.
Los raqufticos estan en coustsnAa
peligro. Por este motive tiane
tanta f,.ina esq medicamento oua
produce fuerzas y crea carnea. "a
EaUEsIcN DE ScoTr de aoeits a
higado de bacalao con hipofosato1
lie cal J sosa Exijase vsr a
etiqueta del homhrs con 4 baaalsa
& euastaA
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1898-06-15
fABLA EXACfA
DE CUENTAs FoRMADAs

DE CUENTAS FORMADAS
aplicables al cobro de jornales,
fraccionados estos en- octave de
dia, principiando por un cuartc
V terminando en- z dfas, con
Precios escalonados desde un real
fuerte hasta tres pesos, y e1pre-
Sando cada fraction su valor. IN
trfnseco On pesos, centavos y cen
timos de centavo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. John Ridout and
ch'dren have returned TO Petersbul g
after a pleasant stay with friends in
/ this CIV and vicinity.
The President has appointed Capt.
I b Mott, assistant General OF volun-
teers, to be brevei major Of volunteers.
! Miss Virginia S. Bouldin, who has
been visiting the Misses Powers, at
Wicklitfe, Clarke, has returned TO this
city.
Major c. a. Dempsey, U. 8. A., who
has just returned from Santiago, is in
; the city on visit TO his mother.
Musician c. F. Adam, of the Third
Virginia Regiment, is in the CITY on q
seven DAYS leave.
The annual grand ball, given by the
proprietor, Capt. w. II. Sale, in honor
OF his guests at Capon, took place Tues
day evening. Among those present
we're Mrs. Gilmore, of Alexandris,
black lace with cerise velvet; Miss Ball,
OF Alexandria, violet and white striped
mousselne de sole; Mrs. j. c. Smoot,
OF Alexandria, black brocade with old
lace; Mrs r I. Thorp, of Washington,
imported gown Of pink mousseline de
sole and d amoEd ornaments.
Miss Rebecca Wollberg, who has
been visiting Mrs. Tobias, in Charlottes
vile, has returned to her home in this
city.
Miss Anna Summers has returned
from the Eastern Shore of Maryland,
where she spent her vacation.
Mr.. J. t. Rice is visiting his m, ther in
kidg George county.
TLeUniversi'y of Virginia german was
given at the White Sulphur Springs last
week. Among the dancers were Misses
Taylor, Burke, Hume, Lee aud Messrs.
Boothe, Hoxton, Norton, Herbert, and
Hume, of this city. Among the chap
rones were Mrs. c. F. Lee, Mrs. w. J.
Bcothe and Miss Vandegrift.
Among the recent arrivals at the
Rock bridge Alum Springs is Mr.. Cor
don Thomas, of this city.
Miss Fannie p Mason is visiting her
sister, Mrs. S B. Davis, at "Fairvlew,"
Fairfax county.
Mr.. Champ Walker is confined TO
his home with a slight touch Of malarial
fever
The Misses Lille and Mary Harlow
have returned from delightful visit to
Atlantic City.
Mr. Henry Schul.ze, who has been
confined to his home on Prince street
oy illness during the past ten days, has
sufficiently recovered to be welcomed
again on the streets by his many
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. F. G.. Swain left to-
day for Asbury Park, n j., for two
weeks stay.
Miss Jentis Hart, of South Carolina,
IS visiting Mrs. Henry Robertson.
Mr.. l. Brown has gone to Capon
Springs, W. Va, for two weeks stay.
Mrs. Lauren'e Stabler and Mrs. Carrie
Marshall have returned from Markham where
they have been for the past month
Miss Liz Helm, of LondOnn, Wis isiting
Miss Stay on south Pitt street.
Mr.. Fi'z Minnigerode has returned from
Loudoun
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29
STEAMER TRUNKS.


Inaugurste new era in canning, overcomi 6
the very many obi acticns :ound in the old
makes and converting the preserving season
into work of pleasure rather than one Of
vexation, as heretofore THE Easy JAR" as
it is commonly termed, at once takes front
rank in ease of operation. Instead of the old
fashioned manner of screwng down and
tightening tops, with the resultant breakage
Of jars and cuts and bur sof bands, it ia nc
cessary only t, place the top evenly on the
jar after hot fruit has been poured and secure
with clamp until cool, when it will be found
firmly fastened. The removal of cover is cor
respondingly simple-a slight puncture, q
knife blade or pin under edge-anythny 10
permit ingreSs of air-and the story is told
The demonstration how going on in our
Houaefurnishing Department Will show thu
ease with which these jars can be filled and
closed and will Immediately attract ali inter-
estod in preserving.
Pint size. Per dozen..,. ............... &c
Quart size. Per dozen. ............ ........ Soc
Fifth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

The CLIFF DEVAUGHN CASE.-ln
Petersburg on Saturday Mayor Pleas
ants rendered his decision in the Case
of the Commonwealth vs.. Mrs. Nancy
Lee CHIT and E. n. Devaugha, both
IF this city, who We're arrested some
days ago on warrants charging them
with unlawfully living together as mali
md wife. The warrants were sworn
out by l. Il Gift the husband of the
woman. The mayor held that while
he evidence adduced proved that Mrs
Gift and Devaughn were living to
setber and had been introduced as man
and wifi. there was no testimony to
prove other improper conduct, and
therefore their discharge was ordered.
After the mayor had rendered his de-
cision Cliff, the husband Of Mrs. Cliff,
asked for his two children, which were
in the possession o! his wife. Mayor
Peasants told Cliff that he could make
Il polite demand for the children, but
he could not use force TO get them. A
police officer was sent with Cliff TO The
home of Mrs Gift and DoFaughn aud
Il demand was made by Cliff for his
children, whom Mrs. Cliff consented to
turn over to him. Cliff will bring the
children home with him. Gift say
that the woman made him a good wife,
that he treated her well, and ne was
unable to account for her conduct il
leaving his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

CHARGES AGAINST AN OFFICER
Officer Lyles was reported to the Mayor
for not being at lis station on Sunday
morning at o'clock when the lieuten-
ant placed his men. The policeman's
statement was that at 5:45 o'clock Sun
day morning he was taken with a Sc.
we're attack of cramps and had to re-
iurn home for relief, bat that he took
the preCaution to ask his wife to inform
the department OF the fact and his wife
forgot to do so. The Mayor accepted
the explanation. but in doing so ne said
that it was incumbent upon the lieu
tenant and sergeant to make reports 10
him Of all cases of this character just
as much so as twas for him, the May
or 10 report the lieutenant and SER
geant if, perchance, their information
TO the man on duty at the station hous Q
should not be sufficiently explicit fer
him. The Mayor informed them that
the rules bore upon all alike, and no
one who was doing his duty would
complain about rules.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plairfeld, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
c)ld. which settled on her lungs; she
was treate for month by her family
physician. but grew worse. He told
her she was g hopeless victim of con.
sumption and that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery Tor Consump-
ton; she bought bottle and TO ner
delight found herself benefited from
first desc. She continued its use and
after taking six bottles, found herself
sound and well. now does her OVID
Homework and is as well as she ever
was.-Free trial bottles OF this great.
discovery at E. :. Leadbeater y Sons,
Drug Store. large bottles so cents and
$1.00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

RESIGNATION WITHDRAwN.-At the
morning service in the Baptist Church
yesterday Rev. J. H. Butler, the pas
tor, who few weeks ago rendered his
resignation, said he bad cause to re-
consider his determination. and there
fore had concluded to withdraw tn"
resignation and remain in charge Il
the church. He states that "misappre-
henslons had found their way into print.
The church was comparatively free
rom debt and was not pressed by it.
No causes of division existed and the
congregation was one of the largest in
tue city, with all its activities unims
paired He further stated that ha
mad received many marks Of kindly IN
lerest not only among Baptists, but
from all portions of the community.
10 TACT he had not expected such dem
9InsiIation. 1.-The stars are IN the
heavens by day as we'll as by night,
out II Is in the darkness that they
snIne. Grateful to all, he said ne
would continve his ministrations at the
baptist church among the people OF
Alexandria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

A SUNDAY TKIAL-A young man
brlouging 10 the troops passing through
the civ Yesterday concluded to lay in
.opoIy Of the ardent and in pursuance
Of this idea he gently glidtd into the
side door Of an uptown saloon keepers
establishment and procured not Que
INIT several bottles OF that elixir which
bo,b cheers aud inebriates. Possibly
under The ordinary circumstances at
tendins surreptilious purchase Of it,
toy.ra X spir's the otfense might not
have b. en- noticed, but the attenus!ed
physique of the man when he entered
The ri oo1 sni his Abnormal obesity
,y1rl. c.m.ng out attracted the alter
non o. officer Wilkinson, who, mar
yr.iu. IRE ally at so wonderful me a
morphusis. luslituttd an invt s'igaiion
thai resulted in the discovery OF four
o, dge bottles of whi sky secreted about
the stranger 5 person. An arrest OF the
SALOON keeper followed, but the only
evidence was the man 10 whom he had
sold the liquor, and that man could be
Utilized by being held until 9 O'Clock
Monday morning, at which time his
command would have been Oh the
camp ground in Pennsylvania and he
in AJrxandria-a stranger 10 strange
laud-or the Mayor might SCI aside his
hitherto uubroken rule and have a
Sunday trial in the police court. The
latter alternative was chosen, the case
was tried and the accused acknowl-
ed his fault, but urged i'll eKtenuation
that the witness had represented that
the liquor was wanted for sick soldiers
aud that he, the saloon keeper, with
no desire for gain, but animated by a
patriotic sympathy for the country's
defenders, had allowed him to have it,.
The Mayor commended these eloquent
utterauces. but said the law did not &C.
cept such justification and that the fact
of TWO dollars being paid for the whisky
would initiate somewhat against the
sympathetic patriotic theory. a fine
under the corporation ordinance Of ten
dollars was imposed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

Tur THIRD REGIMENT TO BE MUS
.-r en- Our-On Saturday Mr.. G. q.
Inn seut telegram to Governor
G ai. asking his excellency if he would
INT to the mastering out OF service
o s5tna Tlird Virginia regiment. Mr..
C =. .I stated in his dispatch that
~ :, east ninety per cent. OF the
a..imeut were in favor of such
mise. The Governor replied
=, = fine telegram yesterday by announc-
ms consent TO the procedure pro-
~ me secretary of War was noti-
ssJ Mr. Carlin and Mr.. Park Agnew
,E,. morning took the telegram to the
Var D.pattment and, in the absence
., secretary Alger, had an interview
, y Acting Secretary Mikeljohn. The
latter referred the two gentlemen to
ins Adiutant General, who said the
matter of mastering out OF any
81 me Virginia troops had not been
c,rsilrred. He, however, would be
Lad 10 act in accordance with the
nis,es OF Messrs. Csrlin and Agnew
sbould they meet with the appreciation
off5e Secretary of War. These gen,
,iameD then communicated with Secre-
tsry Alger. aud the latter immediately
,o.,,rapbed his consent and at HIS
tbis n ring Acting Secretary of War
Nikei In signed an order for mus
t-rirg out the regiment Messrs. Cor
I'm and Aguew thanked the Secretary
and sent telegram OF congratuiation
70 the members OF the Third K gitnent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29
Omaha EXDOSitiOn.

The Pennsylvania Ealroad Company has
arranged for an eigh'-lsy personally conduct
cd tour to the Trans Mississippi and lntcrDa-
tional Exposition at Omaha Oh October J.,
Il lowing four full days at tho Exposition
Round trip tickets, including transportation
and Pullman berth i'll each direction meals
in dining car going and returning, hotel ac-
commodation, and meals at Omaha, admis-
81 ms to the Pair. and carriage drives and no.
tel accomm odations at Chicago, will DO sold
at rate of 500 from Washington and Balti-
moro and at proporlionste rates from Other
points. The party will bo accompanied ~ a
tourist agen, and chaperon. and will travel
in spacial Pullman sleeping cars. For the
benefit of those who m,y desire to remain
longer in Omaha, tickets will be made good
to return on regular trains until November
Is inclusive Such tickets inc ud3 only railway
transportation returning, with reduction OF
81 from above rates from all points. For
rther information apply to ticket agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

7 Bovs' Unlorshirts, size &c. Price 25c
s Bows Undcrshits, size &c. Price SO.
Now 25c.
7 Boys Knee Pants, SIC "a. Price 25c.
Now 15c
q Meme Percalo Shifts, size 15a. Price
SOC Now 35c.
Mems Percsle Shirts, size 16h. Price
81. Now Toe.
8 Infants Vests Price 2iac. Now Sc.
IA Ladies' Ribbed Vests, size 5. Price
37lac Now 25c.
81 Ladies Ribbed Vests, assorted sz s.
rrices 15c, 1Sc and 20c Now IOc. This
lot of vests contains some extra choice grades
at very low prices. This low price made on
this lot will move them out rapidly.
pair Ladies Core S, size "a. Now SOC.
pair Ladies Sum mer Net Work Cor5ets,
size "a. Now Soc.
Is pair aides Black Silk Mitts. Price
25c. Now 15c.
So Mems Colored Bordered Handkerchief.
Now 10c.
8 Mems White Unlaundered Shirts. size
16h. Price soc. Now 35c
s pair Mems Linen Cuffs, size 7. Price 15c.
> Mems Balbriggan Half Hyse, size IL.
Price SOC. Now Soc.
Mems isle Thread Half Bose, size 10b
Price $1.25 Now 75c
4 pairs Ladies' Black Opera Foss, size s.
Price soc. Now 25c
pair Ladies' Fancy Colorel Ho,e, extra
long, size g. Price Csc. Now 25c.
a Mems Revolving Shirt Fronts. Price
soc. Now 35c
II pair Boys Ribbed Black Hose, sizs 7.
Prize 15c. Now Zoe
s pair Boys Ribbed Heavy Hose, size 61s.
Price 25c. Now 15c.
8 Mems Teck Scarfs. Now 1Oc.
is Mems fourth. Hand scarfs Price SOC.
Now 35c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

POLICE CoURT.--Mayor g. L. Simt-
soH 2reSiding.-The following cases
were DISPOSED of this morning
r. 1'a Pines, colorod. arrested by Officer;
i i'ssT and Arlington charged with disordeFly
coadnct wss fined 50.
r. Mary Fields colored arrested by Off ers
lice i'gGT aud Arlington charged with disordclly
,'a'lct snd lighting, was dismissed.
a nsn, arrested by Officers Beach snd Ar
a. as5on charged with disorderly conduct WAS
o.. osIAT Blackwell, colored, arrested by Off
.e.S Ly!es and Wilkinson charged with SIS
eu.lnS and beating Martha Blackwell,
was fined 81
samuel Washington, arrested by Officer
o 9u"s charged with al assault on Ruth Fart.
IA. Edward Fields, colored, charged with in.
N'' ( breach of the peace, WAS fined $
nv. ,,2d RfPort-Lsst night was cloudy and
cs, ,N lhN! about 1870 o'clock, when in b :
v'.ae clear. Two prisoners snd TWO odgeIs
"''V al the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

YEsTERDAY.--The temperature yes
terday was more pleasant than that ex-
perieuced on any Sunday during the pa't
two months. There was, however, 10
perceptible increase of attendants ut the
various churches, for the reason that
many Alexandriaus arc still out OF the
eli V. Services were conducted accord
ing to the announcement made in Sat
urday's Gazette. The day throughout
was quiet and unevcptlul. Probably
mora than the average number OF sun
dav visitors were here. Bicycling, on
account of the lower temperature, WIS
INDUCED in ad libitum by many OF bot h
seXeS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Aug. o.
The marke were in poor demand and prices
cIled 10 15c lower than week ago; choice
steers So 20 ) so, medium 81. 65a4. So,
beef steers 81. 15a4 90, bulls $245a4.20
cows and hefers $5a4 40, calves S4a7 %,
Wet rangers $3a4 70. fed Western steers
81 10a5 %, Texans So. 50a5 10. Hogs
light supplies OF hogs and vigorous demand
For choi of rings forced further rise of
sc; coarse. heavy lots sold badly; fair to
choice ;B3. 90a4 10, packers $3 55a3. S7l3,
butchers S3.U5a4.10, mixed $365a4. 10
light SO. Toad 20, pigs $3a4 Sh2ep-The
run of sheep WAS largely consigned to the
Strengthening concerns and prices remained
unchanged; poor to choice natives $2.754
475, Western rangers $3s4. l5. Lambs were
saleable at S3.75a6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET, Aug. 81.
Beef Cattle were in full supply prices were
weak The quotations were SIS follows :;
Extra 5t.a5 'hc. good 5e5i5C. medium 4Aa
as, common 4l4a4 l4c pes h. Sheep were
active lambs were dull AMI lower. The quo
tations were as follows: Extra 4a.aa5c, good
Had iae, medium 3%i JADE common 2iAa5 lhc
p r ib Lambs 4l3s6 PC per lib. stock ewes
tt.sl l6c per ID Hogs were active at 6a
6lse per ID for best Westerns; selections 6tic
per III, and 5"sa6c per Id for othor grades.
Fat COWS sold at 3a4l1c per Id. Thin Cows
sold at $40 to $50 per head. Veal calves
active at 41pa7c per h. Mich COWS sold at
$25 TO $50 per head. Dressed Beeves sold
st Cassie per H.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Aug. Z9-The stock ma ket
opened under TIE influence of the reactionary
chasos of gold in London for Am .rican &C.
count tended TO steady the market against at
tack and some rallyipg disposition was de-
veloped. Speculation was feverish and ir.
regular. Efforts to depress prices were kept
up at invervals. Government bonds and
railroad bonds were irregular.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

THE COUNTY SCHOOL BoARD.-The
County School Board held long SEES
sion in this city to-day discussing the
question of book changes. At $3.50
o'clock this evening the only matter
definitely settled was the adoption Ct
Yenable's arithmetic, Maury's geogra
ply and Spencerian copy book.
II was decided that the schools should
open the l2'h of September for session
OF nine months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

REPUBLICAN CoNvENTIoN.-The re-
publican congressional convention for
this, the Eighth, Congressional district,
will convene at Sarepta Hall in this
city on Wednesday, Mr.. Park Agnew
O this city can get the nomination for
Congress If he wants it but it is doubt
full if he would accept if it was tender
a6 him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

$1,000 FOR THE SEMINARY.-The
Rev. Lucius w. Bancroft, in his will,
which was led for probate in Rich
mond on Saturday, gives $1,000 to the
trustees OF the Episcopal Theological
Seminary, the income of which is to be
used annually for the education OF some
naedv student.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29
LOCAL MATTERS.

Parsons leaving the city for the sum-
rr,n have the Gaz' tie mailed to
t iis to any address for 10 cents week,
IHe' s.me price at which the paper is
asIivered in this c''v.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29
DRY GOODS.
Summer
Bargains.
-:O:-

WEMENTtON BELOW MANY CHOICE
w articles suitable for the present warm
weather. All our small broken lots adver-
tlsei with specially made prices will be q
thing Of the past i'll few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29
Alexandria Market. Aug. 20.

The grain market opened quiet with light
offerings Of grain and prices are unchanged.
Country Produce ia also unch .nged. Proyi-
ions are quiet at quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-29

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the largest
sale of any salye in the world This fact and
its merit has led dishonest people TO attempt
20 counterfeit it. Lookout for the man who
attempts to deceive you when you call ior
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile
cure. G, g. Lennon