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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

CHARTERs.-Judge Norton has grant
ed charter to the Washington Au.
tomobile Company, the objects of which
are to manufacture and sell automobile
vehicles, &c. The capital stock is to
be $4,000 and Mr.. H. D. MERCK, OF
Washington, as president. Mr.. A. W.
Armstrong is named as the agent in
this city.
Judge Norton has also granted a
charter to the National Electric Supply
Company, the objects of which are to
manufacture and sell electric supplies
of all kinds. The capital stock is to be
S25, 900 and Mr. H. D. Merck, of
Washington, is president. Mr.. a. w.
Armstrong is to be the agent in this
city.
Judge Norton has also granted charter to
the American Banking and Building Associa-
ton, the objects of which are TO do general
banking and building association business
The capital stock is to be not less than $780,
900 nor more than $20,000,000. Mr.. J. L.
Van Matcr. of Hagerstown, Nd is president,
and Mr.. q. L. Boothe is named as agent in
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

pegsoyAL-Dr. W. A. Chapman,
.,r,asr.v of Alexandria, but now All as
.s.snt surgeon in the UDited States
volunteer army, arrived in Washington
on saturday He comes from Guantana-
mo- cuba. where he has been stationed
for some time, having been located at
different points in the island ever since
tbe first United States troops were sent
there. He Is on sick leave, but is an
enthusiastic admirer of Cuba and Its
possibilities.
Mr.. ". H. Bacon is quite sick at his
nome on King street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Robinson
have returned from their bridal trip.
Mr. ". H. May and Dr. A. F. Cox,
r-nrp.an, atives of Oriental Lodge Nc.
g. x. of T.; Z Il Boyer, representa-
ndve OF No. 3; J. H. Alexander and
We Garrett on Leesbnrg; DR.. Rus
sell. representative ct Herndon Lodge;
also representatives Of Ballston and
Round Hill lodges, leave tonight to at
tend the Grand Lodge, x. OF p, which
meets in Portsmouth tomorrow night.
Mrs. John NJ. Burke, OF Spokane,
Wash, is visiting her uncle, Mr.. j. w.
Burke, on Wilkes street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

Now that the of discomfort has passed into his
tory and the blizzard of 1899 has become unpleasant
memory let's get to the business of the coming spring We
ready your advance large varieties Of
new goods and special values in entirely staple goods that
were carried from last season.
Our new Percaes are in and in very dainty and attractive
variety.
large line of Gnghams from &c 1oc In the line
are some very choice patterns.
We showing the largest line of Embroideres have
had for several seasons The values equal to the variety
Prices range from SC to 75c
large lot of Towels Special values these from the
ton at and CSC only few of the latter remain spe
cal mention is made of our aye and nc values.
All sizes in readymade Sheets pillow and bolster cases
Our Csc spreads the best values in the market another
value Soc and S1.15 Extra Marseies spreads $3.50
and satin spreads at S25o In the cotton goods line
whstandng the large advance in this class OF goods offer
of Fruit of the Loom &C of Androscog
gin and Barker at 5c Lonsdae cambria Pride OF West Al
pine Rose and English long cloth at old prices.
1t is too talk Mattings to you but stock is IN
and the varieties and values excellent
We have lot of remnants Of carpets yards VIII
close the $50 35c 75c 45c Ex
cellent values.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

r.r WEATHER since Saturday even
md been dull and gloomy un-
u. ~ shout noon today, when the wind
~ out from the northwest
.o 1I clearing conditions followed. Yes
- afternoon rain began to fall and
- ,'.,,tinnsd 1ntil some time into the
j. ~, Tine wind had been from the
- -.- bur shortly before midnight
IL .9i5ealy yeered to the southeast
,5 NAV q gale. So fierce did it be-
come ', I'M. people were awakened by its
wv. no little apprehension was ex-
- ,.'.' least there was to be repe
..-ar nj the scenes Of September %,
.as some were so frightened that
rb-y arose from their beds, dressed and
.-o-.4asj 10 lower rooms. Ragged
.ngmeu of clouds were chasing each
.,@ar .r-oss the heavens at a rapid rate,
r1aa .us seemed to be on a yeri
r1s rampage. By twelve o'clock,
goe4y-r the wind suddenly stopped
bIoo,nr and q calm followed which has
e,rt.n9ed ever siuce. During tine high
wind Last plight the railroad transfer
5s-ge eot away from the tug Beaverton
and ran ashore Just south of the Wilkes
..reer sin where it remained till this
morning. No damage was done, now
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

YESTERDAY was one of the quiet,
est Sundays that Alexandria has ex-
perienced for some time. The skies
were cloudy all day and rain fell in the
evening and at night, followed by a
severe southeast gale. The churches
were not largely attended in the morn
ing and at night the congregations
were decidedly slim. Rev. R. w.
Micou, of the Theological Seminary,
preached in Christ Church in the morn
ing. At the Baptist Church special
programme of new music was render
ed by the lately reorgauized choir. Rev.
S. A. Ball occupied the pulpit in Trim
ity Church at the morning service.
Rev. Father CASTOR Payne, of Staun-
ton, celebrated mass and bendediction
at St. Mary's Church. The pulpits of
the other churches were filled by
the resident clergy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
BY O'Neal & Luat, Auctioneors.
T7ISH WHARF FOR RENT BY AUCTION

Alp o'clock N. on SATURDAY. March
4 1899. in front of the Market Building, on
Royal street. the
''' CORPORATION FISH WHARF
will he rented for the ensuing nine months
rio rentor will be required to furnish mate
rial fer and lay platform sufficient to accom-
MEDIATE the trado All psssways must be kept
oman and free from obstruction. The rentor
ta erect no building within less distance
,ban 70 feet from the south front. No prvl'
ege for the sale of liquors will be granted ia
consistent with the laws OF the city on that
subject .-.o tho
OLA within Is hours, and mono of 1t shall be
thrown into the river. -, 81,
Possession will be given OH the 4tn oil
March. 1899.
No bids Will be considered unless the bid
dcrs shall be known or vorched Tor 10 the
suctionecr as responsible
Tie right to reject any or all bids Is re-
served. r.u Aha
uso of the city 10 be free trcr wharfage
Terms: Cash, payable Immediately ai'ci
Bv or0er of the Joint Committee on Pubic
p,n;'er:y JOHN il. STRGDE2,
~ ~ "A Chairman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

CRIES OF MURDER Lieut.. Smith
was to-day passing house on Cameron
street, near Fairfax, which had just
been released from quarantine, he heard
cries OF murder proceeding therefrom
and ascertained that Ed. Davis, colored,
was beating his wife and that she was
crying for help. The lieutenant brought
the fight to prompt end and swore
out warrant for the arrest of Davis,
who it appears had been leading a
mouotouous life since mis- house had
been quarantined and desired some ex-
element.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
LOCAL BnEVITIES
lezandria Council, National Union, meets

| Alexandria Council, National Union, meet
Tonight.
A lightshp will be placed at the Tail O
! the Horseshoe mouth of the Chesapeake,
bay.
Eight vessels loaded with oysters cana NJ
| from the lower river yesterday. Five OF III
vessels proceeded to Washington and three
landed at this port
Mr.. John Marshall Page, a welllZnown
commission man, of Baltimore died Saturday
evening at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, from
bright's disease. He was born in this city.
1t is reported that some worthless negroes
have spotted their faces with croton oil in
order that they may be considered smallpox
suspects and be taken care of at the city S
expense.
The members of R. E. Lee Camp, Confed-
crate Veterans of this city, have received an
invitation from the Confederate Veterans
Association of Washington 10 attend recep-
ton to DO rendered to Mrs. Stonewall jack
son by that association tonight.
4 slight fire occurred on Saturday night at
the residence OF William Samson, Oh Com
merce street. between West and Payne streets,
caused by lighted match falling in pile of
combustiblo material. No alarm was turned
in. Tho damage was slight.
Tho remains of DR.. John B. Hamilton, late
Surgeon General of the Marine Hospital Ser
vice, and formerly Assistant Surgeon in the
United States army who died at Elsin, Ill.,
on December "a, were buried on Saturday in
the officers division of the National Cemetery
at Arlington, with military honors.
As freight train on the Washington South
ern Railway, drawn by locomotive No. 100,
reached this city about $50 o'clock yester-
day morning, the cylinder head of the engine
blew ont and fragments of iron flow in ali di.
rections, one piece striking a traimsn, inilict.
lug slight injury on the right leg. After
short delay the train proceeded to Wash
ingtOD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

SNNLpoz-Sirce the 23l inst. but
two Cases o. smallpox have been re-
ported aud these of the usually mild
form. Since Saturday seven houses
nave betn released from quarantine,
Tue Premises having been thoroughly
iis.ltyc,ed.
a meeting ~ the Board of Health
Was called ior saturday night, but q
quorum did not @tt8nd. A meeting,
however, will be held Tonight.
Officers Wilkerson, Knight: Roberts
ami Spnks, who have been assisting
'ae physicians in investigating small
po& Gases, &C., have concluded then
"o1A and today resumed their places
on the police force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

nr4rH OF Mr.. NEvETT.-Mr. Henry
%nyett son OF the late James G..
: -,rr died at his home on north Co
Ne' 'Srs street about t o'clock this morn
-1,-'''T The deceased had apparently
Xxx, IN his normal health up to few
9 3,l 900 when he was taken sick with
Na1 iIa was on the street on Friday
gu his death was a shock to his friends
.'-I - aconajptances. Mr.. Nevett was
a'- ..ssrs old. He had not attained his
lily when the war between the
L.7 - . commenced. and his fami-
s.'.t ,svinc gone South, before the
o hostilities he became a
o.',l ba~ Of the Home Gnard of Lynch
l ll'.', IN the Confederate army and as
yl lin the defence of that city. After
. .a. .osI surrender he returned to his
. ~, in this city, where he had since
~ Mr.. Nevett was at one time
H.a- Of the school Board and spent
- wears of mis- life as newspaper
s5 Ter having ut one time been an
-5 '.,"Ss Of the Gazette. For some time
IN 49,. he had been employed in Que OF
i'.' .oyerument departments at Wash
; .- He was q member OF Lee
~ Confederate Veterans, of this
Dt-'' ofthe Young Mems Sodality Ly-
o' ;ai and of the Hydraulion fire com
rr The TWO latter organizations
r hold special meetings tonight to
..sss action concerning his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

GUARD AT MT. VERNoN.-"Uncle'
Eimuod Parker's successor as guard OF
me tomb Of Washington at Mt. Vernon
], Thomas Bushrod, known as Uncle
Tom, another venerable negro, who
.orthe past eight years has been sexton
&, Poaick Church, in Fairfax county,
win which Washington was so closely
identified Bushrod was born in 1925.
aear Warreuton, Fauquier county,
and was slave of the Fltzhugh family
.Tom >i7 when his home was changed
to plantation near Pohick Church,
Where he has since lived. "UDcie
Iou is as picturesque and interesting
character as the other old colored
NAN who Was the attendant there Tor
sixty Years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

s., FUNERAL The funeral of the late
'D'' ffauk White took place Yesterday
..9m ms home, on south Washington
s-Tttt ANA the remains were in erred
il, in ta7 Methodist Protestant Cemetery.
!, dc services were conducted by the
New bergman Greene. of Christ
T.,,1u'cn, assisted by the Rev. J. Il.
c6.aacker, Of the Second Presbyterian
Ty,3urch The psllbearers were Messrs.
G,3l,sar Warhelt', J. Clinton Smoot, S. B.
Ii,ery, Robert ". French, H.W. Brent
Aud NJ. Thomas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
not needed. the House voting for the Publ
Building Day to the tune of 9S to 30.
BUCKLIN's AREICA sALvE.

THE BEST SALvE IN the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin E--ap-
lions, and positively cures Pilas, Or no
)ay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Ernest l.. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

New BELL.-AIen from the McShane
this morning aad at once commenced
The work OF putting in position the
new bell recently cast at those works
for the HydrauliOn fire company. The
bell is 2 fine one and is entirely salts
factory to the members of the company,
though OF the trial this evening il
sounded somewhat ike church bell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-The stock market
opened Irregular and fairly active and with
only few exceptions sold OIL fractionally in
the first half hour. After the first half hour
there were some sharp rallies in several issues
led by sugar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

FoLicE VoUaT.-Mayor G. L. Simp
.oa ireS'diaq.-The following csses
were disposed OF this morning:
''1''-e Hobby, colored, arrested by Officers
c.'.a -1a I'cer charged with gambling, was
Nqa'les Jackson. colorcd, arrested by Off
N.Y. l.a' charged with disorderly conduct,
Was fined S25O
u l2'se taken up by Frank Arnold, was
--,tel over go II, owner.
's.' Aepori List night was rainy and
-';' aoou, 1870 o'clock. One prisoner
.tHeen lodecrs We're ut tho station
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

DEATH or A FORMER ALEXANDRIA,
i = s. Minnie DOwney, wife of Mr.. VIM.
.. DoWney, formerly of this city, but
; OF Washington. died at her home
~ ~ mat city yesterday evening, after n
snort illness. The deceased was we'll
APown IN this city, where she had
lazy friends and acquaintance and
Snere she resided for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

MEETINGs.-The annual meetings Of
the Land and River Improvement Com
pauy and of the Mount Vernon Con
structiou Company were held at the Of
flee of Mr.. J. Il. Cation in this city to-
day when the old boards cfdirectors
were reelected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, Feb. %
Cattle.-Not enough cattle were received to-
day to make market, and prices were nomi-
nal at recent quotations; sellers csll prices 10
a25c lower than week ago, while the range
IS unusually wide, few common beef steers
selling as low So 5a3 SO and limited num-
her of prime offerings going for $5.T0a5 So.
Hogs. There was an active demand for hogs
and prices were strong at further advance
OF sal DC. sales being largely dime higher
fair to choice SO .S2lba4 packing lots $500
a3.SO. mixed So 65a3.9O butchers So. Goa
3 95,lligbts SIS G5a3 92la pigs $3.25s3.7o,
sheep.-Fhc small offerings of sheep sold at
unchanged prices, sheep being quotablc at
at 50 GOs460, yearlngs $4.25a4. 65. and
lambs $3.50a4. So for poor TO prime ilocks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
is unequaled for bronchitis, loss OF
voice, hoarseness, and o.her throat and
lung affections 1t cures more quickly
than any other medicine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET. Feb. 25.

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET. Feb. %.
Beef Cattle were in full supply, and, with
only Lenton season demand, pricos declined
on all grades. Tho quotations were as fol-
lows; Extra $3.50 pc good 5lsao &c, me-
dunn 47-a5c, common 4lia4aIc per ID.
Shccp-shcop were inactive bnt firm lambs
lower. The quotations were AS follows Ex-
ira 4%..a5c, good ll4a4 &c, medium 335ia4c,
common 2Ipa3l2c per h. Lambs 4l2a5 l2c
per III. Hogs were in light demand and a
shade easier at 5a,a6c per ID for best West.
ems and 5Iss5a,c per ID for other grades.
Fat cows were lower at 2i9a4c per ID, the
latter for extra. Thin Cows were unchanged
NJ SIS to Sis per head. Veal calves we're dull
at llaa7 per ID Mich Cows were quiet st
$50 TO $40 per head. City Dressed Beeves
sold ut 6aSaic per III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
Alexandria Market. Feb. %.

The grain market opened quiet with light
offerings and prices remain unchanged. The
demand for Country Produce continues to be
fair. Provisions are firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27

Give me liver regulator and | can rcgu-
late the world. said genius. The druggist
handed him 81 bottle of DeWitt's Littly Early
Risers Inc famous little pills. Edgar War
field ir, corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
LOST.

e OST on Prince or Washington street, be-
Il tween Pitt street and II. F. Robertson
store POCKETBOOk containing sum OF
money and the owners card. Liberal reward
] f left at Robertson's stone. feb2' st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
1iSHeST GRADE svs7.

it must DO that gives every one compiete sat
isfaction from its supply. That Is what you
get every time when you buy cur Veu-scieen'
cd Lee Coal. For domestic or BUSINESS pu1+
noses there is none superior to this coal. 1t
Iii ,,;vn noro hest to the ton than any coal
<9u ssu bura. Coal under cover.
r.. ZIMMERMAN,
r...oc f.,,o, s5,,ci Alexsndria Va,
Last week over 100 lt"Fels' b.. an
.,,,,I,ors >vrrc sold Have lust 300
left. Regular zoe ones must so III =
for 25c. II. L. KNIGHT. G2i King
-. New music always on hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
ISAAC
BLCBIBDIR|C|5
& SON

knowledge is power, and
the knowledge Of knowing
where to buy means the power
to save. Ifyou'll read this ad.
and come to see the proofs at
hand to convince, you will soon
conclude that your money goes
farthest at Eichberg's.
We've halved prices on all
goods, Stock-taking is at an
end, and all our newest goods
have been reduced,
Furs, Collarettes, Capes,
Ladies and Children's Coats,
Dress Goods, Silks, Waists,
Wrappers-everything can be
had at a great reduction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
WANTED.

WTANTED.-A BOY about i years old
w 10 work in store and carry out pack
AGES One who has had some experience in
the grocery business preferred. Address,
with references. {. c., Gazette office
teb25 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
8lexanaria 6azett4.
MONDAY EVENING. FEB. p, 1899.
LOCAL MATTERS.

,rv.rHER FRoBABILITIEs.-For this
...an fair tonight and Tuesday; colder TO-
.r- resh tc brisk westerly WINDS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-27
DRY GOODS.
v God ward & LotlrOD
10th, 18th and F StS., N. W.
Our Nineteenth Bust
ness Birthday
DRY GOODS.
ness Birthday

We are celebrating it by
holding an Anniversary Sale.
Generous quantities Of desira-
bic, practical things have been
provided and are being sold at
specially low prices. We ask
your inspection of values, at
prices named, confident that
you will quickly recognize
them as unusual.
Anniversary Sale Will Be Continued
TO-DAY and TUESDAY.
A number of new items which were not ready
for Saturdays selling will DO offered.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-11
THE BIBLE
SOCIETY WORK
Has Been Very important the
Last Year
PLANT IS WELL EQUIPPED
AMI Many Bibles are Distributed in
This Country and in Foreign
Lands by Agents.
PLANT is WELL EQUIPPED

New York. May 1.-THE annual meet
ing OF the American Bible society was
held today at the Bible house. The eigh-
ty-third annual report of the board of
managers shows: Total receipts for the
living, $lo0.as1; lesacies, S176,671; total re-
ceipts, SS,o,0S4: disbursements, 1856. 525.
Cash balance March 81 1899. $685.. The
payment by the society's auxiliaries for
the purchase account amounted to &c.,
O62.os. In addition TO this they RENTED
on donation account in cash $29, S96. 80 and
besides authorized a transfer from their
creoIt balance 10 donation account of ST.
o2s.S2. The invested funds were increased
by legacies and gifts during the year 49,
.oo,loI. The income from these permanent
funds for he past year was SIS, So.
Three new century presses, the most
perfect of their kind. have been put in
place. They are very rapid and accurate.
n rounding and backing machine and a
casemaking machine have also been pur-
chased. These machines are capable Of
turning out 5000 volume a day. The to-
tai issues Tor the year amount to 1850. 1872
copies, more than half of which, / 1922,
We're distributed in other lands. Some
what more than oue-half Of the books is
SN>N 'AIA9 AN SoG "S1C lklLGo LA
bound at the Bible house. Among the new
issues are a duodecimo Portuguese Bible,
the gospels ard acts from the modern
version in Spanish, printed in large type
and attractive form, and the new tesla
meEt and psalms IN the language of the
Marshall islands. The Bible society rec
ord issued for the year 207 ,207, month
ly average of 17,21o.
Instead OF 20 o. more representatives
of the society in the different states four
men have so far been chosen as field
agents. Rev. Thomas H. Law, D. D.. OF
~Spartansburg, S. c.. is the field agent 70.
North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida
Georgia and Alatama: Rev. George D
French of MorIistown. Tenn. has Ken.
lucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louis
lana as his field: Rev. John Pearson. y
D., OF Dayton. Ohio. is our representative
in West Virginia, Ohio and Michigan, anC
Rev. VIM. r. Henderson, D. D., of Chi.
cage has as his territory, Indiana, Hin
OILS, and Wisconsin. In addition to These
field agents the society has two special
agents, Rev. A. i. Cotton and Rev. f. ..
key, representing its interests the one in
eastern Massachusetts and the other in
Greater New York. Rev. A. J.. Mckim
has been recalled to the society's service
and assigned to duty in Porto Rico.
Rev. F. G.. Penzottl. for some years pas
tor in Chicago, has charge of Bible dis
tribution in Cuba. Rev. Jay c. Goodrich
has been appointed general agent of the
Philippines and is now making his ar
rangemerts to go to. that new and inter-
esting field. There are twelve agents
serving the society in other lands whose
whole time IS devoted to its interests. Be
sides these agents 243 persons are repre-
sented asbeing employed for a longer or
scented as being employed for a longer or
lures in foreign lands