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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

THE LIGHT INFANTRY.-As stated
yesterday the newly formed military
company in this city, the Alexandris
Light Infantry, yesterday evening re-
ceived consignment Of 60 guns and a
quantity of ammunition from Rich
mond and last night quantity OF ac-
coutrements arrived The company
hope soon to receive their uniforms and
to be thoroughly equipped. To be in
readiness in case of trouble the COM
pany remained at the armory ill 90
early hour this morning and then all
but guard left for their homes. A
guard will be at the armory for the
next few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

House ENTERED.-Tbe residence Of
James r. Cation, on Columbus street,
between Cameron and Queen streets,
was broken into yesterday afternoon,
but the iatruders were frightened of
before they had secured anything. Two
men were seen about the premises.
They stated that they were looking for
Mr.. Cation, snd then left the vicinity.
The police were at once notified and
one of them who gave his name as
Charles Swane was arrested. This
morning it was found that be had not
entered tho honse but that his Com
panious had done so. Swsne was sent
to the chain gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
Story ola Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains OF dipease is the worst
form of slavery. George D. Williams,
of Manchester, MICH tells how such q
slave was made free. He says MY
wife had been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed alone.
After using two bottles of Electric Bit.
tiers, she is wonderfully improved and
able to do her own work" This SUI
preme remedy for female diseases quick
cures nervousness, sleeplessness, mel
anoholy, headache. baQksqhe, iatntlne
and dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is q godsend to weak, run
down people. Every bottle guaranteed
Only so cents. Sold by E. S. Leadbeat'
CT & Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
St. Elmo, Alexandria County. Va,

AT THE SOLICITATION or A LAkGE
n number of my friends of the city aid
county of Alexandria who think can be of
service in advancing the interests OF our sec.
ton OF the State, respectfully announce
myself candidate TO represent the city and
county of Alexandria in the Legislature of
the State of Virginia subject to the decision
of the democratic primary TO be held AU-
GUST 18TH next As 1 am not :. candidate
OF any faction es-naass:.'y ask the support of
all v",eTiss Should l be complimented by
election my best efforts will be directed IN
the interest of the people with whom by all
ties l am identified.
FRANK HUME.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

THE SUE.-The steamer Sue will be
lowed to Baltimore by the tug Nep-
tune, owing to an accident which c.
Cured while she was of Colonial
Beach, Tuesday, mention Of which was
made 10 the Gazette yesterday. The
stud bolts on the cylinder head gave
way, and the piston rod was bent in
consequence. Capt. James Geoghegan
was in command, and there were a
number of passengers on board, who
were transferred yesterday to the
steamer Potomac and conveyed to their
destination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

FIRE IN WAsHINGToN.-Fire swept
from the ground to the roof Of one of
the large buildings of the United States
Electric Lighting Company, at Four
teeuth and B streets, northwest Wash.
ington, shortly after - o'clock last
night, during damage estimated at
s., 1000. The flames were caused by the
upsetting OF lamp 10 the midst of oil
-oaked wood and other inflammable
materials in the yard adjoining the
structure burned, and within fifteen
minutes the flames had spread to all
the rear of the four-story structure.
The generating plant adjoining was
not damaged. The burned bulldog
was used for storage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
LOCAL BREyl1TES

James Dripps, one of the pioneer
toundrymeu of Washington, died on
Tuesday aged 70 years.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Joseph
Holmes of Falls Church, and Hattie
Ford.
MIR. James F. Thompson, of Washing.
ington, has purchased two lots at Balls
ton, and yesterday work was begun up
on the erection of ia handsome cottage on
the property.
Mr.. Philip May, prominent citizen
of Washington, died on Tuesday, aged
SIS years. He was one of the founders
of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank
of Georgetown.
Mrs. Elizabeth Markell sent to this
Office today box of delicious peaches
grown in her yard on Prince street just
opposite the Gezette building. They
were greatly enjoyed.
The driver of q beer wagon in turning his
vehicle vt tho Royal street front Of the mar.
kct this morning colided with butchers
wagon and somewhat damaged the latter. A
runaway aud general mix up of vehicles
was narrowly averted.
The Council committee appointed to look
into the quality, &c, of the gravel being used
on the street have visited the bank from
which the gravel is taken.
Dir. L. Ruben has returned from the north
ern furniture markets, where he purchased
large and handsome stock of goods which will
soon arrive here.
clubs will play game of ball on the fair
grounds in this city on Saturday evening at
o'clock.
The steamer Dashaway, loaded with lum.
Der by Smoot & Co., sailed today for Pa
munky creek.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

SEVENTH DAY ADyENTIsTs.-To
Seventh Day Adventisis will begin
their annual meeting on Mr.. Frar k
Hume's farm. near this city, to-moi-
row. The daily programme has been
announced as follows: Rising bell,l 8
o'clock a. M; devotional meeting, $50
ii. M; young peoples meeting, $50 a.
20 (; breakfast, 7 q. M; family prayers.
S u. M; conference, $50 a. m public
services, $50 p. m; special meeting,
4:30 p. m children's meeting, $3.50 .
m public services, 7:30 p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
Rismarck's Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-.
erey are not found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out of
order. If you want these qualities and
the success they bring use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only Csc. at
E. S. Leadbeater & Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
poI1nE ADMINISTRATION q. /. Sim

PoLICE UoURT.-Mayor q. L. Simp
SON presiding.-The following GASES
were disposed OF this morning:
Susan Gregory. colored, charged with dis
orderly conduct was dismissed.
Charles Swsne, chsrged with vsgrancy, was
sent to the chain gang for 20 days.
Sarah Levi, CO ord, charged with disorder
ly conduct, WAS dismissed.
Night Report-Lsst night was clear and
mild, until l o'clock when it became cloudy.
Two prisoners and three dodgers were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
Tomorrow, Friday, is Remnant Day,

OUR SPECIAL BARGAIN DAY,
This weekly event is important to econom-
ical buyers, because scasonab!o articles OF
merchandise for both personal and home uses
Just such things as are needed fiom day to
day-may be secured at half, third, fire..
quently as low as quarter of their former
prices.
Special attention is directed to this weeks
remnant sale, because all SORTS of remnants
are hero in greater quantities than usual, and
owing to this fact are to be offered st very
much lower prices than usual. in order to as.
sure their rapid removal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
Woodward 4 Lothrop,
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON, D c.
CANDIDATES,

Alex9poria Va July 25, 1893.
THO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AND
4 COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA:
respectfully announce that l am a candi-
date for the democratic nomination to the
House of Delegates. subject to the decision of
the democratic primary to BE- held on TUES
DAY, August IS, 1899, and solicit The sup
port of my fellow citizens for that honorable
position. II should he nominsted and elect
ed, it shall be my aim to represent every ma
terial interest of both the city and county Of
Alexandria and to merit the confidence and
respect of my fellow citizens by my course in
the general assembly as their representative.
iy25 tp JAMES Z. CATION
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
Half Hose.

Opened August s several now patterns in
Mems Fancy Half Hose in checks, stripes
and dots, all sizes. Price 121sc.
Mems Fancy Lsle Thread Half Hose.
Prise 75c. Choice patterns.
Men Black and Tan Half Hose, Sizes 8
to 111a. Price 1212c. Now the popular
hose in constant demand. They wear the
same as quarter dollar grade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

IA GAZE WALR WAS 10 have boon held near
the Stone Bridge last night, and number of
colored people came here from Washington
to attend the dance, but at tho suggestion OF
friends, who thought that some disorder
might arise which would bring on a row, the
pronrletor of the place declared the wa Oft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

ALE OF A FARM.-Mr. Robert Elliott
4, '9'd 10. MIR. Chaplin Brown TO
ara 4 ; Howdershell, of Fauquier, a
Fsi-to ' % acres, near Lincolhis. in
sns i''@4 county. Mrs. Howdershell
tho 'Hniiy will make their home on
~ recently purchased farm,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

sour baby was sick for month with severe
cough and catarrhal fever. Although we
tried many remedies she kept getting wozse
unti We used One Minute Cough Cure-it re-
ieved at once aud cuced her in a few days"
B l.. Nance, Prin. High School, Buffdale.
Texas. Edgar Warlield, jr., cornor King and
Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
Sonnette Corsets.

Ono of the most pleasant and comfortable
feeling corsets made and sold at such rea
sonable price, 45c. The finish, fit and gon-
eral appearance resemble those of one dollar
goods. We have sold several thousand pairs
of this popular MAKE corset in this city and
yet fail to And ono with a cOmplsint The
it Of corset is the main feature that gives
prominence to q corset seeking Il big repute.
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
Ladies' Hose.

One lot of Ladies Hermsdorf Black Hose.
Sizes 80, 9 and 91a. Our price 15c a
special bargain. IS the quality is limited
further mention in later issues will positively
not appear.
Ladies' Out Size Black Hose for frames
above the medium Price 15c.
Ladies, Fine Ribbed Black Hose, all sizes.
Price 15c. Fast black, seamless, elastic ana
popular
Ladies Polka Dot Hoe, all sizss. Price
1910 a big seller IL ali large cities and
Alexhn1zis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

Hamilton lark, OF Chauncey, Ga, says ne
suffered with itching piles twenty years be-
fore trying DeWitt's Witch Hszel salye' two
boxes OF which completely cured him. Bee
ware of worthless snd dangerous counterfeits.
Edgar Warheld, jr, corner King and Plts
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
WANTED.

NTANTED--A reliable, good GERMAN
w GIBL, or YOUNG WOMAN, to do
cooking and general housework no washing
or ironing one who wants good home fos
the winter; one having lived in Jewish fam.
lily preferred Call or address 447 street
H. W, Washington, D. c. aug10 BIZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
LOCAL MATTERS.

tomorrow st 5:14 4. m. and
san r 9S1 High water AT 1852 s. m.
: If % 20 NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

NO CURE--NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Malaria 1t is simply Iron and Quinine in s
tasteless form. Children love it Adults
prefer it to bitter nauseating Toncs. Price
Soc Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
and King streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
White Goods,

Pin.stripcd Dimity, Sc yard. Regular
value, Toe.
Striped Persian Lawn, choice and dslnty
effects, 15c yard. Regular value, 25c.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
DET GOODS.

DkE GOODS.
v oOdVard & LotbrOp
10Th, 18th and F StS., N. ".
Store closes at 3 o'clock Saturdays
at l o'clock
Our August Special Sale of House
keeping
Supple
Comprising the rsrest values in reliable goods,
much of which being imported direct. yields
one fair profit only, between the user and the
looms We arc also offering many desirable
lots of goods secured from oveIstocked manu-
fsctme.s and importers much below their
real value.
Pinch Heavy Bcsched Damask, Toe a
yard.
John s. Browns" IS inch Huckaback
Grass beached Toweling, 20c yard. Rein
lar value, 25c.
17.inch Pure Linen Glass Toweling, 1Oc N
yard Regular value, 12lbc.
Celebrated Barnsloy (English) Damask Pat
tern Table Cloths; size 2x21a yards, 81 so
each Size 2x3 yards, So each.
Fine Irish Damasx Pattern Cloths; i iax1 u
yards, $1.65 each. Siza 1Ax1al yards, 81
each; values, 81. % and $3.50
22x40 Hemmed. Ail-linc;. Huck Togcls,
1855 dozen, Regular value, So.
Muslin Sheets and Pillow Slips.
Made of good, reliable cloth, at less than usual
prices.
HcmsitcLcd All.linen Sheets, 2l4x2ai
yards 81 pair.
Hemstitched Pillow Cases; 22lhx36 inches,
15c each; $1.T5 per doz,n.
Muslin Sheets, Numbered and ready for USE
size 2Ax2la yards, 36c each. Size 2i&z2b
| 45c each.
White Goods,
Pin.striped Dimty, Sc a yard. Regular
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

communication this
\ EAIAN" -. tonight; FRIDAY fair; FIRE: n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

Shirt Waist Surprises.
Ideal Shirt Waists at tho following prices.
One lot SOC, now 25c.
One lot SOC, now 39c
One lot SOC, now Acc.
One lot White Pique 69c, now Acc.
One lot Colored Waists 69c
White Lawn Waists 49c, CSC. $124 and
$1.49.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10
Skirt Bargains.
A Fine Collection OF Stylish
and Up-to-Date Costumes

In Linen which were $2.9S, can now be
bought for $2.39.
In Blue Duck which were 1929, can now
be bought for $2.49c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

A Gigantic Wrapper Offering.
This seasons greatest bargains in Wrap
para.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-10

T1EAS.-Fine new crop English Break fas
K and japan Teas Just received by
G. MIT'RURN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-02
RADFO3D.
Foot Mashed-A Contract to build n
Railway.

Foot Mashed-A Contract to Build n
Railway.
EAST RADFORD. VA, August L.
Special 1.-THE Mills assault case was
continued to-day until the September
term of the Hastings Court
John r. Martin. a yard conductor here,
had his foot badly mashed by an engine
last night.
James Northcross and Kent Montgom-
cry have been arrested and sent on to
the grand jury, charged with robbing the
spring-house Of Judge George Il. Cassell.
The Norfolk and Western railway has
let to contract six more miles OF double
track between Montgomery and Elliston.
The contract has been given TO l.. T..
Vaughan, who has about completed the
double track from Christiansburg 10
Montgomery. The new stretch is down
the east side OF the Allegheny noun
tains. where the cuts are heavy and
mostly through solid rock. Two tunnels
will be blown out. When this is COM
pleted the Norfolk and Western will have
over fifty miles of double track, besides
the sidings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-02
MR.. ROOT. INSTALLED
He Takes the Oath as SecIe-
tary Of War;
.FAREWELLS TO ALGER,
Secretary Gage Particularly Cordial IN
Saying GOod-By.
MILES PRESENT IN FULL UNIFORM.
II. uos n Longer Talk With the New
OmciaI Than Anybody
Leaves Washington Mt Once ior
Detroit.
MILES PRESENT IN FULL UNiFoHM'


WASHINGTON, August L-Mr. Ehhu
Poot took the oath as Secretary OF war
at 1O:i5 o'clock to-day. The ceremony
took place in the large office OF the sec
rotary of War, in the presence OF Seere-
,arias Gage and Hitchcock, Assistant
Secretary Meiklejohn, a large NUMBER Oh
army officers. and employees OF the ue-
nartment. The oath was administered
nv Judge Cole, of the Supreme court VI
the District of Columbia.
General Alger shook the new secre-
tarv,s hand most cordially and saio' WIN
av,dopt feeling: with all my heart L
CONGRATULATE you and the admimstra-
,ron. You will find around you here men
Who will help In the arduous duties OF
vou- position. May God bless you ana give
you strength"
Saoro,ar,, Gage then stepped forward
and congratulated Secretary roo,'
no was followed by Secretary HltchcoeN,
Assistants Secretary Meiklejohn, Generai
Corbin. and others.
loss OF IDENTITY.
General Alger picked up the commls-
s,on signed by the President and attest
al nv the Secretary Of State, appoih'ii7
AR Root Secretary of War. Here -
,,our commission" he said, with smiie'
harling II TO Mr.. Root, ''in when you
tose vour Identity and become MIR seere-
tary.' l go back to become sose'e'ei
citizen of the United States ana Dceo''''
Mr.. Alger. 49,
.T sincerely wish 1t were the other
- said Mr.. Root, as he accepted the
parchment.
Then the officers were presenter " - ,ho
rotary Root by Mr.. victor - " sor1,s,,'v
confidential secretary OF the Secle'''
80 W. As soon as they were INTRODUCED
-, nassed on and shook hands win
General Alqer Nearly ali stopped 10 eA-
nross their regrets upon his retirement
mi viii him great success In the tutu'e'
Tbev also thanked him for his consluera a
,tnn and many acts of kindness ana UNI
ta,r, courtesy during the time they hdu
been associated with him.
MILES AND HIS STAFF.
General Miles appeared, with his stan
l.. - fnI-dress uniform Of MaJor-Gehe-
81 commanding the army lie stoppeu
emo
49, talL with Secretary Root Tor some
ti,ne~longer than any Of the others, FOL =
lowing this. citizens and the clerks q.
the department. came in to shake hana as
with Secretary Root and say fare"en "
General Alger. ., tho
SECRETARY Gage. before leaving the
room went up to General Alger ana
shoot him cordially by the hand, bidding
him good-by. General Alger LETT at i'i0
o'clock for his home in Detroit -.
The last official act of Secretary A n.
was to sign requisition Tor the ANY,
ment of $4,000 for transports
NO ROOT-INE BUSINESS
Secretary Root did not perform any
,,,siness to-day. AS General Alger Is
Secretary and draws the salary FOR To-
day. it was thought best to avoid any
legal complications by having the ousl-
ness Of the department performed by Mr.
MeikIejohn, as acting Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-02

pounds per 1860, 1873 s72,soi; increase. a.
Gil. Isl.
Cigars weighing not more than three
pounds per 1000, i7,4l5,52o; increase. H.
7sS.640.
Cigarettes weighing not more than three
pounds per 1900. s.S2, 5o3,57s; decrease,
| 9ls, sSi, "a
Cigarettes weighing more than three
pounds per 1000. ISIS. lCi: Increase, 4T.053
SNUFF, 14s27.i06 pounds; increase, 59S.o2S
Tobacco. chewing and smoking, 251, 49,
4t0 pounds; decrease 5l02S.203.
Oleomargarine, s0.495,62s pounds; In
crease. 25.i96,90i.
Filled cheese, 1.esS6ii pounds; Increase,
Z5.7lS.
COLLECTIONS by STATES.
The statement OF tho collections In
states showing receipts above 100000.
contains the following, cents omitted;
Louisiana, including Mississippi, S,25i,-
17S.
Maryland. including Delaware. the DIS
trict of Columbia, and two counties II
Virginia, ss,l5O.iO9.
New York, Si6634.9sO.
North Carolina. $i.92l, 0i6.
Tennessee. s2.f7S, ss5.
Texas S.571 ,S}3
Virginia $isl5.S5l.
West Virginia, $l,49oio6.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-02

day decided to sell no more tickets and
handle no more freight between Grove
and this city. No more through passen-
gers to Norfolk are being hauled from
klchmond.
No steamboat companies will take pas
sengers from here for any point. Nor
folk is still quarantined, and DIR. Hope,
the national quarantine officer there,
stated to-day that he would maintain
the quarantine for the five days at any
event. and longer. If necessary No
steamers or vessels OF any description are
touching at Old Point Comfort
The State Board OF Health. DIR. j..
Paulus Irving secretary. came down from
Richmond this morning and consulted
with the Business-Mens Association ana
tho City Board OF Health. The work
OF the latter was so satisfactory that
only a few recommendations we're maos'
Ii was decided to permit the transfer
Of beef to the Soldiers Home, either ny
rail or boat, and to send coal to Hamp-
ton. where the supply is very small
LIGHT OF PEOPLE.
A large number Of people left the city
to-day for the North.
The last Of the guests at Old POINT
Comfort went out late last night, ana
now the old Point Hotels have deserted
appearance, all of the help having been
discharged to-day.
Batteries {, G., and n, OF the Fourth
United States Artillery. under Colonel
Gunter, will leave the fort some time to-
night. An army transport arrived in
Hampton Roads this evening, and will
take the troops to Battery Point, at
the mouth of the Delaware river. The
artillerymen have been busy all day get
ting their effects together. Those VINO
have relatives at Old Point will probably
take them away on the ship. a garrison
SQUAD of several officers and about a
score Of men will remain on duty at
Fort Monroe.
CARS AND MAILS.
All electrician service on the virginia
Peninsula was discontinued tonight, ana
nov, there is no communication whatever
between this city, Hampton, Old Point
and Phoebus.
All mails from the home are now iuini-
gated. and the only mail service pc
tween this city, Hampton, and the home
is by wagon reliefs at different points
aval-Constructor j. j. WOODWARD
United States navy, who is in charge OF
all the naval work at the ship-yard, was
caught at old coint by the national
quarantine, and did not reach this city
until midnight, having procured gov
eminent pass. and making the trip WIN
his wife and baggage in sail boat from
Old Point.
Naval Constructor G. n. Rock and MS
wife passed through the INES lhls MORN
ing on a government pass and went 10
New York by rail.