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triumph. The late afternoon will be oc-
cupied in the entertainment Of visitors. At
6 o'clock the visiting bands will unite in a
grand concert at the electric arch over
spreading the confederate statue at Wash
ington and Prince streets, this point also
being the entrance to the court of honor a
row of fiag-draped columns for three blocks
along Washington street.
An illuminated procession, made I'D of
masqueraders In great part, will be the di-
verting feature of the evening, and will
also bring the celebration to close, the
ball planned for tonight having been adj
vanced one day and held last night.
1t was $50 years ago that George Wash
ington, then a young engineer, assisted in
the survey of a certain plot of land now
forming the central portion of the city of
Alexandria. This survey was the first step
toward the formation of a township that
grew and developed and became famous in
the history of the country. So it is that
Alexandria rejoices today in the attain
ment of her century and a half of years
while she reverently pays tribute to the
memory of the father of his country, whose
early life was closely associated with
the pioneer days of this city.
OF National Importance.
In this tribute to Washington, Alexan-
drias sesqui-centennial celebration is given
national Importance. This fact was rec
oenized by the government when it ordered
naval vessels and regular army troops to
participate in the citys jubilee. These
features have added much to the grandeur
and success of the occasion
Today's celebration has an added signifi-
cance in that the progressive citizens of
Alexandria intend that it shall be their first
step in bringing about a new era in the
history of the city. Henceforward lad
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OPENS WITH SALUTE
Alexandria's Celebration of SesQui-
Centennial Anniversary.
TREMENDOUS OUTP0URING OF PEOPLE
Nation, State and City Combine in
the Exercises.
AN ELABORATE PROGRAM
AN ELABORATE PROGRAM |
Evening Star Bureau,
No. TO1 King Street.
Bell Telephone No. JOG.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, October IL. 1899
The dull. heavy booming of a national
salute of twenty-one guns, accompanied by
shrieking of steam whistles, the ringing
of innumerable bells and the cheers of the
people. inaugurated at noon today the elab-
orately planned sesqui-centennial celebra-
ton of the city of Alexandria. The cam
non which belched forth their greeting to
the citys anniversary day were aboard
the United States warships Dolphin and
Machias, at anchor in the harbor. 1t was
by the mayors order that the bells and
whistles joined their mixed voices in the
chorus of jubilation.
The ~ o'clock demonstration, which was
the beginning of the joyous festival, was
followed an hour later by concert at the
city hall, a musical program of excellence
being rendered by the Stonewall Jackson
Brigade Band of Stanton, Va. The after
neon procession, the grand pageant Of the
day. moved shortly after o'clock, its pro-
gress through the city being one of great
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w. b. Moore Brooklyn, NY; C. F. Wall,
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]. ]. Keane. st. Louis.
Metropolitan-H. \. Page, North Caro-
lima; j. II. Savage, New York; c. H. Pierce,
Louisville Ky; NJ. S. Tracy, Hartford,
Conn; O. r. Davis Philadelphia.
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C. w. Mcdaniel, Indianapolis; F. R. Dean,
Boston; S. H. Richmond, New York.
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Marsh. New York; G. b. Kelly, Kansas
City.
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Blackwell, Pittshurg; F. w. Cook. Norwalk,
Conn; l.. Young United States navy.
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phia; p B. Chase, Mt. Vernon, Ohio; w. I.
Floyd, Louisville, Ky.
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tens, New York.
Shoreham-H. NJ. Russell, Wheeling, w.
Va. ]. p. Kirlin, New York; c. A. Lantz,
Buffalo. NY; P. B. Tubbs. London, Eng.
ST. James-C. 1. Brown, Providence. RI.
j. b. Holloway Lexington, KY; c. c. Wat
son, Philadelphia; D. c. Martin, Troy. N.
Y; w. E. Rolfe, st. Louis; A. NJ. Ferguson.
Key West. Fla.
Wellington-C. H. johnson, New York: H.
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Pullman, W. E. Stonnell, Frank Martin,
Raymond Smith and VIM. Rogers. aids,
were the following organizations: The
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association
of the District of Columbia, with the old
reel formerly the property of the Sun fire
company of Alexandria; chemical engine
company No. of Washington, with appa
ratus; Friendship fire company Hydraulian
steam fire engine company, Relief hook and
ladder company and Columbia steam fire
engine company. all of Alexandria, and the
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association
of Baltimore. George Washington was
once a member of the Friendship fire com
pany. 1t was organized in Alexandria on
the 18th of August, 1774. Its members We're
first united by mutual friendship and
agreed to carry to every fire 1.-TWO leathern
buckets and one great bag Of oznaburg or
wider linen"
Floats in Line.
Bringing up the rear of the procession
was long line of floats, sixty-nne in num-
Der. This part of the fifth or industrial
division. under Charles Paff marshal
perhaps attracted much attention any
other feature. Forming Washington
street and extending several hundred yards
out upon the county road the line of floats
made an imposing procession. The histori-
cal, trade and industrial interests of the
city We're well represented 1ngeniously de-
signed and superbly decorated the floats
We're. ii seemed that every event of i'm
portance in the history of Alexandria, since
Capt John Smith first set foot on its soil
to the present time, was given a forcible
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CLOUDY, LIGHT WINDS.
Weather Indications for Tonight and
Friday.

Forecast till pm. Friday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia, eastern pennsylvania,
New Jersey Delaware. Marslahu anu VIZ
LIGHT winds mostly southerly.
,,-a,t,.,. .o,,l;t.to,s and general forecas.-
- :, IN .a.i,,,.
'4"u"E weather pfeNt"hs III sli ee''oii''
except from the lower Missouri TO the ftio
Grande valley and over the greater part of
III. cIoud,i area including the Pacific coast
800. - -, T., .,,a
f'''es' SHOW "''e oNou it Gu IN III,
Rock mountains and plateau regions snow
All" freezing weather - ieloi 'e' as Ia
80 49, .u,, .ouo,.s, tho 1,Io 20
'tie ~, ,i ~ 80. az 80 ~
go 60 ~ ~ -, Tho ssaS,,aI 900.
80 "
~, ,-,.,,,.r ,.i,,,,.s. b,h c,-o,. ~,
Ala,,;, ,,Cr.il, ,d o,.or ,ho Rri,;.t
Nnr,hyrest Tsrritnrv and an area Of low
barometer extends from Colorado to the
middle Missouri valley.
Cloudy weather Will continue in the At
!antlc coast ana quiz states. the ONO val
ley. ana the lower lake region, with show
alos III r,iii,II,' ,, w.,
land coasts the winds will be light from
the south. On the south Atlantic coast
fresh northeasterIy winds will prevail.
The following heavy precipitation Gin
ilchtsl mas petil leIlorteu curing the past
Hecords TOT I"eht!-fonr hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twcnty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
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Forecast till pm. Friday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia, eastern Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Delaware. Maryland and Vir-
ginia. generally cloudy tonight and Friday;
light winds, mostly southerly.
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Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Whitewater F. Smith and Josephine r
Tucker, both of Richmond, Va; Howard c.
Fothery and Edith M. L. GLADDEN.; Rufus
8. Ager and Emma Streng; John ]. Baney
and Elizabeth B. Martin, both of Baltimore,
Md; Edgar A. Coleman and Elizabeth T.
Lowe; Edward H. Davis and Minnie Baur;
Luther R. Christian of Point Easton, Va,
and Bessie Y. Walters of Richmond. Va. !;
Harry l.. France and Mamie Coggins.
Colored-William Smith and Lizzie But
Ter: Elijah Morton and Rebecca Hahn; Geo.
Addison and Josephine Richards.
Steamship Arrivals.
At New York-Alsatia, from Genoa; Wer-
kendam, from Rotterdam.
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Piles Itching, Blind
and Bleeding-Cured

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1t was not a cheering outlook. AS the day
advanced, however, the clouds became
brighter and the possibility of rain became
more remote. The temporarily depressed
spirits of the people again rose to exuber-
ance and the last preliminary details of
the plans of celebration were pushed for
ward with renewed energy and enthusiasm
City ThrOnged with Strangers.
During the morning the streets were
thronged with strangers. every train, cleo
trio car and steamer bringing in additional
hundreds of sightseers The Alexandr1ans
themselves spent the day down town, keen
ly enjoying the exceptional occasion. When
the noon salute was heard there was an
outburst of enthusiasm that echoed and
re-echoed through the city from end TO
end, The gaiety and revelry formed new
chapter for Alexandria.
The scenes along the principal streets or
the city, especially the long, straight
stretch of the thoroughfare King, named
before the revolution in honor of the crown
ed head of England. were indeed impress
siye The decorations could hardly be more
elaborate or artistic Each business mousse
has We'd with the other in the amount of
bunting and the number of flags display
ed while in the residence section h1eions
neighbors have entered into jealous rival
nv in the adornment of their homes In non
or of the city's natal day. The profession
al decorators from Washington. Richmond
and Baltimore nave been overwhelmed with
work and engufed in orders.
The people of Alexandra are a unit In
regard to the celebration and have CO.
operated enthusiastically in bringing about
what is acknowledged to be the greatest
function in Alexandria's history OF the
past decade. Fakirs engaged In the sale
of souvenirs, small flags and trinkets in
general, reaped a rich harvest from happy
purchasers.
A holiday has been declared. that all who
desire may participate in the celebration
or be free to enjoy the pageants. The pub
lie schools of city and county closed
for the day.
high mass service of Thanksgiving was
held this morning at o'clock in St. Mary's
Catholic Church. Rev. Father r. L. Carne
of Richmond officiating.
District Representatives.
Mr.. John B. Wight, president of the
board Of District Commissioners, arrived in
Alexandria at 1870 O'Clock this morning.
He is here as the official representative of
the District Of Columbia, and is accom-
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District REPRESENTATIVES.

Mr. John B. Wight, president of the
board of District Commissioners, arrived in
Alexandria at 1:30 O'Clock this morning.
He is here as the official representative of
the District of Columbia, and is accom-
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Band gave concert in front of the city
hall. After the meeting adjourned the
guests and city officials entered carriages
and were driven to their places in the
narade
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-28
ADMIRAL DEWEY On LAND.
Returned the OmcIaI visit of Rear
Admiral Phillip.

New York. Sept 27.-Admiral Dewey set
foot on American soil for the first time
in twenty-three months when he stepped
from The commandments barge Undine on
% the dock at the Brooklyn navy yard at
O'Clock this afternoon.
His visit to the navy yard was to re-
urn the official call made by Rear Adj
miral John ". Phillip yesterday morning
The admiral was dressed in fun dress uni
form, with epaulettes and cooked hat
He was accompanied by his aides. Capt
Lamberton of the Olympia aud Flag Lieu
tenant Brumby. The party was met by
Rear Admiral Philip, Capt Wildes and
Lieut.. j. J. Kelley All the officers of
the different departments in the yard were
present, as was also Col Huntington. with
"a marine guard OF $50 men a large mum
Der of visitors obtained admission to the
yard, and some of these rushed through
the ranks and warmly greeted Admiral
Dewey who seemed greatly pleased with
his reception. He was introduced 10 all
the officers, among whom he recognized
several old friends.
The party was conducted by Rear Ad-
mral Phillip and his aides 10 the COM
mandants residence on the hill, where
Mrs. Phillip received them. While there
preparations We're being made to tire a
salute for the distinguished visitor on his
departure from the island hut Admiral
Dewey requested that the salute be dis
pensed with, as he said il was an unnec-
cssary expenditure. No salute was fired.
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COLD DOES NOT KILL MICHOBES.
Disease Germs survive Temperature
of 3I2 Below Zero.
From The chicago Tribune.


New York, Sept 17.-CarefulIy conducted
experiments, made in the laboratories OF
the New York department Of health, have
proved that no obtainable degree of cold
viii kill microbes.
1t is only lately that II has been possible
20 conduct such exhaustive ana convincing
experiments as the ones that have Just been
made by Dr. a. Campbell White and DR..
Parks, for It is only during che last few
months that IL has been possible 10 secure
such an extreme of cold as 3l2 degrees be-
low zero. Dr.. White makes This state
menl.
In order to test whether extreme cold
would XIII poisonous germs or microbes |
have been conducting experiments which
are, | think, conclusive. As result, L.
consider no degree of cold that can be
reached has power to KIN germs. / have
kept the germs of typhoid fever and dim
iberia at a temperature of 3l2 degrees be-
low zero for hours together After they
thawed they were as dangerous as ever
The cold TO which these microbes were
subjected was 3i4 degrees below the point
OF which wafer freezes. This extreme cold
was obtained by the use OF liquid air, in
which the germs were placed.
Another thing which the experiments
have proved is that oxygen has no killing
effect upon microbes. Liquid air, as n
cyaporates, is almost pure oxygen. The
conclusion TO be drawn from these experi-
ments is that cold has no deterrent effects
upon germ diseases. We are rs much in
danger of infection brought to these shores
in winter as in simmer. In addition. IL
shows that extreme care should be taken
to ascertain the origin of the ice used in
the household. As soon as It melts any
dangerous germs il contains are set free
and are ready for evil"
Liquid air, the new wonder. was the
substance which made the experiments
possible. There Is only one known thing
which Is colder and that is liquid hydro
gen, which is said to have a temperature
or rather, lack of temperature-of 40
degrees below zero. DR. White, assisted
by Prof Tipler. Is preparing to manufac-
ture some liquid hydrogen and viii then
submit disease germs to that temperature.
He saws that he feels sure it win not kill
the microbes
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Detroit Sept 2I-The annual dinner of
the Society of the Army Of the Cumber-
land tonight was the closing feature Of
the twenty-eighth reunion of that organ
ization. a hundred officers of that fam
Gus army sat al the banquet in the con-
Nention halls of the Russell House Pa
llotle enthusiasm was the feature of the
feast.
one OF the stirring incidents was the pro
posal 10y eN-Secretary Alger that the mem
oers of the Army of the Cumberland rise
ana drink To the health Of the President
oil the United States. The proposition met
enL
Gen. II. V. Boynton. responding to the
toast, The War With Spain" paid spe-
Cldl trloute to the administration of the
war department by Secretary Alser. He
denied all The "embalmed beef and bad
water stories SO far, at least as they
related to Camp Thomas at Chickamauga,
aud said that the greatest trouble with
the volunteers and their officers was
knowing beans" and how to prepare
them He admitted, however. that the
soldiers of the civil war recognized "the
war with Spain as one of most marvellous
results, and without a parallel in his
tory notwithstanding the comparatively
small casualty lists. The President. said
Cieh. Boynton, was the masterful, direct
ing mead, and Secretary Alger was his ever
able and efficient right arm"
Continuing, he said: while the world is
pointing the finger of scorn at France.
there is large class in this nation. in
Guiding the Copperheads of Boston. and
the Reform Clug of Massachusetts VINO.
untl they ascertain the truth in regard to
ne management of the war department
should instead of raising their hands
against France. place them upon their
own mouths, and confess that. in giving
way 10 base and damnable accusations it
does not become them to say aught against
their fellow lunatics of France"
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CAUSED MUCH DESTRUCTION.
MANY LIVES LOST IN THE SEVERE
INDIAN STORMS.

In One Section Alone Over 500 Per
sons Are Said TO Have Been Killed.
There We're 200 Killed at PhOoI
Baznar AIOne-Bridges Washed
Away and Houses Destroyed.
LandSIides and Floods Did Much
of the Damage.
Calcutta, Sept. 1.-THE great storm of
Sunday and Monday, which caused de-
structive landslides and floods, gathered
at The head of the pay OF Calcutta and
then moved north, giving heavy rain in
CaFcutta, Dinajpur. Rangpur and Jal-
paiguey It's greatest fury was fel, at
D2rieelinS.
simultaneously another storm gathered
at Rangpur and passed westward from
Purnea and Monshyr The usual weekly
reports have no. been received by the gov
eminent and there is reason 10 fear that
the dis .rict named is flooded and commuu-
lea ton interrupted.
II is estimated that between Darjee'ins
and Kurzong alone 800 persons have lost
their lives.
The line between Darjeeling and Souada
wiz be blocked, probably for two months
both the upper and the Lower Puslajho-
ras have been carried away \ number
of bodies has been recovered on the Hap
Ply Valley estate. The soldiers OF the
Munster regiment ere searching for bodies
and clearing the roads
1t is reported that the Teesta suspension
bridge has been broken away by tho
floods and that Kalimpong is therefore
cut off from communication.
Gangs of natives and soldiers are work
ing to clear the roads. The storm appears
to have been extended all over the north
ern portion of Bengal.
Considerable damage has also been done
at Sliguri. where a number of wooden
huts and the plague camp have been de-
stroyed
The subsistence of the hillside at Oar
jceling continues, and is causing alarm
as it threatens to destroy the whole ba-
zaar
Although the delayed reports from man.
sections prevent accurate estimates, it is
evident that the fatalities far exceed 30.
No fewer than 200 persons We're killed in
the destruction of Phoo Bazaar alone ana
as many as 100 a Darjeeling.
Twenty-one bodies nave been recovered
at Tamsongbate, where it is believed that
another twenty persons have been killed.
Advices from Rungli show great deslruC-
ton in the tea gardens around Poomong
on Monday uign.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOOKS.

h'h tue room WAS nllcd, according 10
'lo astcement, with vessels and ornaments
ol gold taken from the palaces. the tenn
pes ana the private houses of the Incas.
Tue accumulated treasures OF the king.
FlzaIro, always faithless, demanded ma
u should be tiE,d again The patient In
cas priced the lfe of their Emperor so
hlRhiy That they sent Chasquis. their feet
rooted messengers, into al parts of the
empire calling upon the people to contrib
ute gold 10 satisfy the avaricc of The span-
la'us inc treasure was collected at Cuzco
ana loaded upon train of llamas. which
was on rs way TO Caiamara when the men
III charge earned of the assassination OF
thelr ruler. Determined that the treasure
should not fail into the hands OF the faith
Tess Spaniards, they turned aside the train
from the main TRAN near the city of T.ata-
cunga, and entering the wilderness of The
hIangahdu mountains. buried a mass OF
god which the early historians valued az
5000 600