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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-11
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v oOdVard & Lothrop
10th, 18th and F StS.. N. W.
Holiday Dress Patterns,

The most popular fabrics, imported and do
nestle, are represented aud the lengths arc
all ample-gradusted according to the vsri-
GUS widths of the goods And they are put
rp in Shape to make them Christmasy.
Ginghams, Prints, and Fercales comprising
the new designs for spring of 1900. All new
and perfect goods and the very belt Of their
kind.
SOC to $1.5O the Pattern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-11
SOC to $1.5O the Pattern.

Black Dress Patterns, half wool, all wool.
silk and wool, consisting of Black and White
and All Black serges, Cheviots, Henriettss
Iannnari and other fancy WeaYes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-11
In Our Carpet Department

We still showing line of unprecedented in car
pets We make lay and line them before the holidays Look
other dealers and then and will save YOU
from to per cent purchases of carpets rugs
while the present stock lasts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-11
THE HOLIDAYS.
TO WASHINGTON
DO NOT GO FOR
Toys, Dolls and Games
1T is UNNECESSARY.
-:O:-

Once year the lesding toy manufacturers
OF Europe gather at the city of Leipsic, Ger
many, and in that city in great building
TOYS Of all kinds are exhibited. We have
in stock the best display of these TOYS ever
shown in this city before. We invite you to
come and see our TOY BAZAAR. 1t makes
no difference whether you buy or not. Come
you are welcome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-11

NIGER ALE.-Imported and American
(J Ginger Ale just received by
~ JC. MILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-11

- Rags LIMA BEANS just received by
= 10 MLBUpN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
JAMES LINDSAY GORDON
To lie Married on the 10th OF THIS
Month.

A New York special says. James Lind
say Gordon, Assistant District Attorney,
and a wen-known member OF the southern
colony in New York. Is 10 be married on
April 10Th 10 Miss Adele Schlichter,
daughter OF Isaac schlichter, a wealthy
manufacturer Of Philadelphia. Mr.. Cor
don's farewell bachelor dinner VIII be
given here next Tuesday.
TO his gift OF oratory Mr.. Gordon will
be indebted for winning his bride. AT a
dinner of the Southern Society he made
a striking address, which Miss Schlichter
heard. She admired the speech. and when
Mr.. Gordon subsequently met her he set
successfully TO work 10 make her admire
the speaker.
Mr. Gordon has been I'm New York since
1888, and i'm that short time has made dis
tinct strides in the practice OF his pro-
fession and in politics. lie is 30 years
Old and when he was 20 was "A member
of the State Senate Of Virginia. His
father was George L. Gordon. who was
Killed in the civil war. and his grand
father was General William +. Gordon,
who represented Virginia in Congress for
several terms.
His best man at the wedding. which will
be I'm the Church OF the Good Shepherd,
I'm Philadelphia. will be State Senator
George w. Morris. OF Virginia. The
ushers will be II. Snowden Marshall OF
Baltimore: Russell Laudale. Thomas Coul-
ston Kinney. Heath Lawton, Alexander
G. Young and George Gordon Battle, OF
New York; Frederick Schroeder. of Phila-
delphis, and Edward Robertson, Of Vir-
glpia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
pHEsnYTERY or M0NTGO MERY.
Committees tppOinted-Hcport on
sNnod's EVnngeIisfic W Ork.

IYNCHBURG. VA, April 12.-The Pres
bytery OF Montgomery was again in
session to-day, Rev. Boiling Hobson hav-
ing been elected moderator at the open
ing meeting last night. The committees
were appointed to-day, among them be-
ing the following:
ON Narrative-E. w. McCorkle, G. r.
Subling G. G. Williamson.
Ministerial Support-H. G.. Y. Campbell,
J. Z. Beard.
Seasonal Records-Colin Stokes, J.. l..
Armistead. +. NJ. Shirley.
Minutes of Synod-W. C.. Campbell, T.
NJ McCorkle Dr. $. T. Christian.
Auditing Committee. W Irwin. James
Arthur Thomas :. Preston.
Systematic Benehcencc-J. c. Shine, A.
$. Racial II. Spiler
Young Peoples SOciety-P. f. Price, w.
l.. Powell.
The report was presented by Rev. j. +.
Booker secretary of the synod's evange-
lstc work. giving the amount Of cOntri-
buttons received from churches of this
presbytery for the past six months as
ISS Rev. Charles Stribbling was appointed
10 preach the doctrinal sermon to-mOr-
row night at o'clock. Rev. II. G. V.
Campbell. of Salem. preached at II o'clock
a. NJ. "a most instructive and interesting
sermon.
Tonight Presbyterial communion was
held Rev T.. W. McCorkle. -. D.. preach
ing the sermon. Rev r. ". Hooper. -.
h.. and Rev. Boiling Hobson, the mode
rator. assisted by eight elders, distributed
the bread and wine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
PIRATES ARE CAUGHT
MANAGER WATI<INs's PITTsB'H"
LADS ARE TAKEN INTO CAMP.
4 BEAUTIFUL GAME OF BASEBALL.
The Champions Play without an
Error, md, Batting mt Opportune
Times. Succeed in Wrestling "a Vic
tory from the Zig League Lads.

National League clubs may be made up
OF the pick Of the baseball world bat
when a Big League organization comes 10
Richmond TO play Wells $ Champions the
aforesaid club has got TO hump itself TO
win. and II IS not always a cinch that IT'S
humping will then avail Il.
Tho Brooklyn team was able 10 win but
one game out Of the two played here, and
then came the Pittsburg Pirates. They
tackled the Champions yesterday and lo!
they were vanquished. If you were 10
ask the Pirates how il occurred that The
Big Leaguers were defeated by their
minor league brethren. they would tell
you that IT was merely a case Of luck,
but to the unprejudiced observer who saw
the game, Il was too clear that superior"
playing on the part Of Richmond won.
PLAYED WITHOUT ERROR.
The Champions put up very strong
game. They batted hard, and at the right
time. and besides sklul and heady base
running played perfectly i'm the field Tan
nehill was first put i'm the box to pitch
FOR Pittsburg. and I'm four innings four
hits were made Off him. with yield Of
seven bases Gardner followed Tame,
and was touched up nicely. and then
came Professor Lever. Sammy was ncr-
vous. and couldn't find the plats, and he
failed TO hold the Champions in hand.
Chesbro pitched the first half % the
game for Richmond. and pfanmilier fin
ished the job. Both were steady ana in
good form, and though the Pirates made
eleven hits altogether. they were unable
10 do much on the bases. 40 clever was
the field work OF the Champions Sey-
bold made "A wonderful catch OF a hot
H.. Shannon also pulled several high ones
down. and the work of the inheld was
all that could have been desired. The
score follows.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
PAGE COT NTY.
To visit Europe-tppronchin Mar
riugc-pOIitics.

IURAY. VA, April 12.-(Special) Miss
Caroline Elizabeth Long of this place
will sail from New York with a select
party for Europe on the Sth day OF June
next. ana will remain abroad for a year
and a half Her time will be taken up
I'm travel and in further pursuing her
studies in Berlin. Germany. Miss Long
Will be greatly missed in social circles
here. but her many friends wish for her
q pleasant voyage and a safe return.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Miss Lillian Pearl Falkenstein. eldest
daughter of Mr.. IL. NJ. Falkenstein. Of
this place. to Mr. William a. Fravel, for
merly Of Iuray. but now a resident Of
Norfolk, Va. the ceremony 10 take place
at Main-Street Baptist church, in Luray,
ON the 18th day of the present month.
Mrs. II. j. Berrey returned this evening
from a pleasant visit 10 friends in Rich
mOnd.
As nomination time approaches, inter
est I'm the result increases. With the
exception Of that Of Attorney for the
Commonwealth. there are two or more
candidates for nomination for all the
county Offices 10 be filled at the election.
and i'm one district there are said TO be
as many as eleven candidates for the
nomination for Overseer Of the Poor.
The County Democratic Committee. at 4
meeting held on Saturday last. decided 10
issue a call for county convention to
make nominations for the various Offices
TO be held In Luray on the 29th day OF the
present month. District meetings will be
held on the 22d TO elect delegates 10 the
convention. The prospects are good for
Democratic success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
THE rNrnnE AZ ECONOMY.
II Drills the Eaters Appetite for the
Dinner Proper

llitl l'i A'''t....'
In the French and Italian cuisine whore
economy is studied FAR more sclnn'lh.t'f
and thoroughly than in the h.-"-h
American Kitchen ths eniic' D. N..
sidered an eXtraVagauce. 'h ''.
trarv. il is looked upon ialh'i d..
tractive economy-llke soup. Wa.n al'7
the eaters appetite SD thil h' ''
t.ss heartily of the more costly m' ~
course that follows. on inc ''i.i'I."t
luncheon never begins. as with Ls' "'i
,b. cbisf dish OF substanuals There H aA
Introduction boz The shape OK s'"l' .'
dish of ocgs. or of rice. or OF inH-'i''.'
ar semolino prepared I'm am AMP l'1'.s
mode Upon this the lunchor i. '.'
FIRST edge OF his appetite, $50 l' 'i''n'
TN. niece De resistance comes aI'.l""
In ths same manner az dinner ."'
SOM il almost invariably iolioNti Df ''
~ Two entrees In the more "iN'I'
menus these may consist OF hsn ol l'"
tr. ar even OF meat prepared DID
oi..ttes or rissOles. or Nol-du-F.."
r.. ,ra two entrees The vegetable N'l
oo,ne second But when. as is tho case AZ
,,arv tables. there Us only one entr'' l"'
h. nearly always. a vegetable, ana '
served directly after the soup.
n must be- borne in mind tn1t '..
fashioned custom which prevailed DID
erauv some years ago in Amrf.'t ''' ~
SIN 10 be found in certain l.'.
ing "a number OF vegetable ".N "
cipal meat dish, is not iu''"''
Continent. In England lt .'.
10 see half dozen dishes 'l .
appear with the roast lheI' '''
even less idea OF variety l1tN '7
mon with us. Tor precisely l, .t
vegetables are offered day @il'i '''
one crows weary OF the very ris"l '-
them. This. of course DIS "'1
arnong those people who have in''.
study of dinner giving and have gr'''.'
French customs ON Che BRUSH
ON the Continent however Things
done i'm n different fashion. ~ Dbl -'..I'
dinner containing. let us say. ilfe '.
the first will be soup. the Second.
table entree: the third. meat oi some
u.ifh one. or. az the most. two. veg
and one. of them rarely iails GU ne
Then comes a sweet. and after Dr. ''
cheese. The vegetables that aIi
an eutree need not OF necessity i'
or unusual Perhaps Dr. Dis oh5
flower served with n good ""''
or spinach. not cooked a- "' -er ''
the stems and leaves clii''
but minced 90 a powder, '"'
through colander. I'D that IT D. t.....t
w smooth and soft before it ir "i
with butter or cream and safi.,''
win three-coruered bits OF toast or -
bread or the cntroe may be i,
more elegant than white turnips OBJ
carrots cut into small pieces Stow
tsnder and served with cream
nj, celery divided into three-incn .'nA.''
dried brown. and seasoned with
GRAVY. The name ~ the com
IS legion. but they an have one I'.
common-that they are comparative
expensive
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
The Cruise OF the Wilmington.

(New York Mail and EXpress)
Gradually more details are reaching
the public OF the voyage OF the United
States gunbOat Wilmington in South
American waters-a Journey that will be-
come historic for its results. both poll
teal and commercial. The United States
Minister 10 Venezuela, Frank b. LOOMS
outlines some Of the experiences OF the
Wllmingtons recent Journey up the ORR
noco in a graphic and interesting report
10 the Department Of State. This won
derful river. twenty miles wide n, its
mouth. presented one long panorama OF
luxuriant vegetation and a continuous
spectacle Of regions teeming with people
fertile in agriculture and OF vast posi-
bilities in mineral production. Already
American capital has made profitable in
vestments at various points along this
river and It's tributaries which are des-
tined 10 become arteries OF commerce,
pulsing with the interchange OF commo-
dities OF mutual benefit to the J.ltcd
states and to the region. as yet little
known, which they reach. One practical
result OF this expedition has been the
chartlng OF the OrinocO from its bar TO
Ciudad Bolivar. but there are as yet no
charts Of some OF the delta streams, not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
The North and the south.

(NeW Orleans Democrat
There has been greater improvement
I'm the relations between the North and
South i'm the past few months than du-
ring all the previous thirty odd years.
The Spanish war removed the last rem
nant Of 1.-THE bloody shirt and those
who have lived 10y encouraging sectional
jealousy find their occupation now gone.
10 will be remembered how. when In
Clevelands first administration, a ptopo-
sition was made 10y the War Department
TO give up the Confederate or sO-called
rebel" flags. there was an outcry
against it I'm hundreds II northern papers.
II is quite different to-day, and the last
lingering bitterness of the war seems TO
be dying away.
When. the other day. Governor stone,
OF Pennsylvania. was asked 10 sign d
petition asking that one Of our new mem
of-war be- named Gettysburg, after me
Union victory he declined TO do Do. no
American vessel" he said should per
petuate the fame Of a battle I'm Whlch
Americans were opposed 10 Americans
and he expressed the opinion thdl the
name might be- offensive 20 the southern
people. now as truly patriotic ciu1ehs OF
this country as amy IT possessed
Pear-Admiral John ". Philip, who as
oornauder of the man-of-war Texas has
visited most OF our southern ports, has
shown the same appreciation Of the south
ern people
The North and South are united. and
there are no more rebels" said Rear-Ad-
miral John w Philip. the cOmmandant
Of the navy-ylrd I'm Brooklyn. on Friday.
lie pointed TO "a relic Of the civil war
which has occupied place on the grass
plot adjoining the commentaries office.
This was "a part Of the ram Mississippi.
For years ON one side OF 81 there appear
ed I'm white letters. Taken from the rebel
ram Mississippi"
you See" said Rear-Admiral Philip
that the word rebel has been wiped
out. / did that several days ago. because
there are no more rebels and the word
seemed out Of place" The inscription
now reads. From the ram Mississippi
This is the right and proper course 10
be- pursued 10 should be- adopted. not
only at the Brooklyn navy-yard. but az
an the others. At the Washington navy
ward for instance this inscription b. ON
one OF the big guns az the very entrance,
CAPTURED from the AnglO-rebel pirate
Florida"
This is not only an insult 70 the South
and 20 England. but an absolute false
hood. The Florida was "A Confederate
cruiser. and the application Of the word
pirate" to 1t is an infamy that the gov
eminent OF this country will be held re-
spOnsible for until the insulting and men,
dacious words are removed.
The Secretary OF the Navy would do
well 20 detail Rear-Admiral Philip 10 the
Washington navy yard to overhaul some
Of the inscriptions there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
Imprisonment for Debt

ifnlddelpnlA t'.' .-..
In states where debtors may
soned under Insolvency laws. ,,,,.'.
TO "A recent ruling by a judge j. .......,
county. y. j.. person thns .-..,...,
STAY In fail: for the state h''n
laws have been superseded Roy
tional bankruptcy act. which PROV .,...,
means 81 release Tor imIsisone1 D'' .g
II A. unite possible that other jldsr ...
not agree that the STATE legal DOT.
fo. release had been superseded ,.
FEDERAL law. which does not cohi guy
,,,nrisoument for debt, and. ln ."..
was held by the New Jersey Sr.-.I
court I'm 1873. when the former ,..
bankruptcy law was operative. in. .....
state insolyent laws were NOT 't'" ..,
cv laws. and were not suspehHf' l.
massage OF a national bankrupt, "s.....
would be difficult 10 keep FEEDER ,l ~ 20
ruptcv law on the statnte-o''N f..
should operate 20 curiah the pef..'0,,,.
berty OF citizens IN states where 80
debtors may be Jailed. Fairly pc. ia
in a test case. the question h"b"'
otherwise decided.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
Benn-l.aters Won.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. April l2.-
(Special)-rhe University team and the
Boston League Club played this after
noon their last game. and the latter left
tonight for the North. The colcsians
could do little with Boston's trio of pitch
ers-"kid' Nichols. Willis. and Kobe
dan2-only six hits being secured of their
delivery Tho Beaneatcrs, however. were
quite handy with the stick. Captain
Duny. Stahl. and Collins. each put the
ball out OF the lot for a homer. Virginia $
only run WAS made in the ninth inning
when Rea hit the ball against the fence
and made the circuit Of the bases. Both
teams played a fast fielding game. Viz
gnia plays Harvard here ON Saturday
Score: r. H. e
Boston ..... .......0 50l215 s-l5 II 2
Virginia ..... 40 100000 IL 3
Batteries: Boston-Nichols. Willis.
hiobedanz. ana Clark Nirginia-Carter
and Male; Pinkcrton ard Martin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13

ably Of the San Juan river. This work
Of survey should be pushed as IN essential
preliminary 90 the spread Of our u1vga-
ton into these sub-tropical mssksts.
The effect OK this expedition M CNtcnf-
ing the moral influence OF tho United
states I'm the interior OF South Amori.a
cannot be oyerestimated. 4 hint of This
Is given in a highly significant Iassare
Of the report. here quoted.
The visit of the Wilmington made 4
strong and agreeable impression wherever
she went I'm Venezuela. Tho splendid
condition and appearance 81 the men ana
the boat never failed TO call forth praise
from those who saw them. AS "a result
OF the trip. l think II will be lol"d Thar
American prestige has been subs llul.y
augmented. and the idea OF Amari.ln
power and resources. yitalized by fhe Wer.
enormously deeIeued and widenad Ir.-
tical results are coming. TOO, .n fre Way
of increasing commerce with la United
States. and If our merchants aul ntrr-
facturers will take adyantase ot the
favorable conditions that have boon
created. they ought 90 profit very largely
That Is striking picture of Doc e1r.-
tiveness OF the navy ly le tltfl
voyage In opening new avenue fOr o.f
export trade \ specific eX nipple Ot iHo
success OF this friendly voyage is OBJ. u-
preston made upon tHe frn,ti..Ans .y
The exhibitions of an automatic gln 900
the Wilmington. capable of frng 81" shots
"a minute. As result. several of these
guns were ordered from the United States
and this is said goo be the tist purchase
OF artillery made from This country ~
Venezuela.
The further voyage Of The wilmington
mn the Amazon and Bees tributaries. 'A-
tending 10 the eastern Watersheds ot ITO
Andes. and DOB other rivers farther s'liH.
ought YET further 20 extend org n'i"ht.
prestige and create new opportunities iof
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13

prominently I'm the trial. and which Is al
legged 10 contain the key to the case OF
the Commonwealth. This book was found
in the desk OF Cashier Hopkins. or the
Peoples Bank, after the institution haa
closed It's doors and that individual hau
taken his own life. II is an ordinary day
book. about twelve inches long and eight
inches wide. with about 30 pages. Twelve
pages are devoted TO what the proseru
iIon charges Is Hopkins's record or ms
transactions In money deposited by 'hs
states Treasurer for the advantage oil
Senator Quay. II contains entries eX-
tending over several years. and figures
are written in II which apparently show
the calculation Of interest I'm sums or
money approximating the state deposits.
less certain deductions for the benefit OF
Senator quay.
These figures. the prosecution alleges
were posted" from the Red Book 10
the regular ledger Of the bank. contain
ing Senator Quay's account.
DECISION AS TO RED BOOK
In passing upon the question Of the adj
instability OF the "Red Book" Judge BID
die said: cit does not strike me that me
knowledge OF the book has been brought
home TO Senator Quay. II was not found
among the books OF the bank at all. IL
was found in a drawer not IN the orueiig
shape in which books Of public instlth-
ton are kept. but crowded i'm with sort
OF rubbish. and an investigation OF that
book revealed these figures. | am not sat
isfed. therefore, that this book has been
made competent evidence against senator
Quay"
He said he would withhold his decision
on this book until IT Is regularly offered
I'm evidence. The regular books Of the
bank were admitted as testimony.
DEFENCE DISAPPOINTED.
The lawyers for the defence were evil
IDENTIFY disappointed at their failure 10
secure the exclusion OF all books OF the
bank. and thus practically destroy the
case Of the prosecution.
All Of this afternoon the lawyers argued
al cross-purpOses on the manner OF the
Of the bank-boOks. The DIS
trict Attorney wanted 10 avoid the phys-
cal inconvenience Of bringing into the
several wagon-loads OF leugers
and account-b books. asking that they be
identified In a lump and such DOCKS
brought into court as might be needed.
The defence would not consent TO this'
and the matter was still under discussion
when court adjourned until tomorrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
THE ARMY BEEF COURT.
Members Expect to Complete Tnking
of Testimony Next week.

WASHINGTON. April 12.-General Adna
r. Chaffee and A. X. Arnold. DR.. Huile-
koper. and Captain Williams, of the Com
missary Department were before the
beef-court OF inquiry to-day. Gener Al
Chaffee said that while ne considered the
refrigerator beef supplied 10 the army at
Santiago wholesome. the officers and men
of his command refused generally TO eat
fl. lie attributed this largely 10 the
fact that most of them were SICK
Or. IIuidekOper said the canned beei
was generally Of poor quality.
Captain Williams told Of the condemna-
ton of the beef on board Of the transport
Panama.
General Arnold's testimony dealt with
the beef supplied al Jacksonville, which,
ne said. was generally wholesome.
Members Of the court expressed conh-
dcnce I'm being able 10 complete the taking
of testimony by the early part Of next
week There will not be- much delay after
that i'm the presentation OF the report.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
CREME MENTION.
store broken IntO-sprin9
tber-Politics.

CREWE. VA, April 12.-(speciaLl-
Thieves entered the store OF e f.
Downs. on the corner OF Virginia avenue
and Carter street. last night, by preak-
ing through the glass front door win
brick bats. two Of which were found .
near the rear end Of the store. This
shows that they must have been thrown
win considerable force. Mr.. Downs
doesn't know exactly how much was
stolen. but the amount IS thought TO be
small No arrest has been made
,rhe building OF the bank Of Crewe
which was destroyed by fire some months
ago. win not be rebuilt on the old site
on virginia avenue. Ground Is being
cleared of on Caroline avenue for the
purpose Of building brick bank. which
will be made as near fire-proof as pos
sible.
This is the first spring day we have
had. and farmers and gardeners are
taking advantage of II.
The Democratic County Committee mas
decided To hold primary TO elect dele
gates 10 county convention 20 nominate
county officers. There is as yet no great
interest taken I'm local politics. The Re
publicans have not yet placed any candl-
date in the field.