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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
Local BHEVI'IlE>.

There were no cases for trial in the Police
Court this morning.
The tug Templar is having her boilers and
furnaces oyernauled and repaired by Mr.. P.
F. German.
An original widows pension Of twelve dol.
lars month has been granted to Eliza Miller
of Alexandria
Lewis Darlington, colored, was arrested to-
day and locked up for an assault en- William
Washing ON, also colored
The courts have ruled that the shade tres
in the street in front of mans property be-
l1ng to him, and cannot oe cut down or mu
tilated without his consent.
The remains of Mrs Helen Harbaugh, who
com niitteG suicide in Washington on Wednes.
day afternoon, were buried at her old home
at Townsville, Fairfax county, this after
noon.
Messrs Carter & Howard are displaying
some very pretty new goods at bargain prices
They have recently received large add tlons
to their stock of china and glassware house
keeping goods, &C., which arc specially at
tractive.
There will be a gamo of football played TO.
morrow evening at the Episcopal High
School between the teams Of that school and
the Central High School of Washington. Inc
game will he called at $40, and should be a
good one, as the Central is said TO have
strong team this year.
a fire shortly before midnight last night
resulted in the destruction of the plant of the
Washington WOODWORKING Company, on
Twelfth street, between Chic avenue and B
street, northwest, Washington, and in dam.
| aging to consi lerabe extont the stable of
| John Simmons, which adjoins the planning
mill on the Ohio avenue side, and the stable
of NJ. 81. Sullivan, which runs through from
Ohio Avenue to street, and adjoins both the
other buildings. TIE estimated loss is be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

ALEXANDRIA CELEBRATES HER SEES
oUI-CENTENNIAL.-The good old city
of Alexandria celebrated her sesqui-
centennial on Thursday last in a style
that was worthy in every way of the
fine old Virginia town, the home town
of Washington and others whose names
are famous in American history. The
arrangements for the celebration were
carefully and thoroughly planned, and
were carried out in handsome style, the
city was gay with bunting and decora-
tons of every sort, and ten thousand
people, large proportion being strang
ers, were on the streets during the day
and night to witness the parades, fire.
works, &c., Leesburg Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

o., WARgENToN HORSE SHOW "
~. inI Wsrenton Horse Snow closed
ile ..-isr witb a good attendance
r.. conrtland smith cup for thorough
lux lux f 6nnters was won by T. F. Gala
T r' Touraue In the class for la
wy ~. rnnlers. Sit Cried, belonging to
II G.ssins ard ridden ny Mrs. John
IN eot the blue; Dswdrop the red,
.ad C;uidon, owned aud ridden by Miss
harry was third. Dewdrop was sold
~ D ,aa spot for q large sum to Mr.. AL.
faj NcGIay, Of New York. Mr. Hooe
wan clue ribbon for the best. match
Il osir under l53 hands. A. B Law
81, Of Upperville. with Senator, won
airs. prizs in the single-harness cliss
sie2fried was also winner IN the gen.
,.msns park horse class, Is 8 and
urder and was sold to 90 to Baltimore
fora gratifying sum, The high jump
vss Son by Perfection, .. D. Bonner,
a well known prize winner. In the
cass for park hacks over Is 5 hands,
DsTdrop was again winner. A blue
hr The bast halfbred colt was won by
WI. Ashetou. Class /, for thorough
bed horses, was won by imported Ard
i1qion, owned by Mrs. II. h. Carr, OF
Wareu!ou. On Wednesday the hand
some colt owned by Miss Josie Robin
son, Of this city, took second prize.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
SEsQUI- CENTENNIAL NoTEs,-Tbe

SEsQUI- CENTENNIAL NoTEs.-The
various committees OF the recent sesuui.
centennial celebration met this evening
to wind up the affairs of that celebra-
ton, hut adjourned till Wednesday
night as the treasurer had not com.
pleted his report.
W. z. Griffith, recording secretary of
Jackson Council, Jr. o. o. a, M, sent
the following resolutions, under seal, to
headquarters "At regular stated
meeting of James w. Jackson Council,
No. SIS, Jr. o. q. A. NJ. held last night
QSth instantly, I was directed to tender
you this letter, in which we wish to
thank you and your committee most
heartily for the kind assistance you
rendered Us in getting our float ready
to 90 in the recent sesqui-centennial
parade, and also for loan of costumes
used on said fl Iat IN said parade. all of
which aided US very materially, and
which We greatly appreciate.
Tomorrow will be the last opportuni.
ty to secure sesqui- centennial souvenir
badge, as the work of the committee
must be closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

RED MEN.-At the regular council
OF Osceola Tribe, 1. o. R. NJ, held at
their wigwsm last evening, unani-
nous vote of thanks was extended to
the ladies who so untiringly and
efficiently effected the entertainment of
the tribe and its numerous visiting
guests at the sesqui. centennial celebra-
lion. Thanks were also voted to MIR.
&c. Milburn for the unlimited use of
his team on that occasion. A large
amount of routine business was dis
posed of and council fires extioguished
at an early hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

CASE OF SMALLPoX.-Dr. O'Brien
WIS yesterday called to attend a sevec-
year old daughter of Mr.. Themes
Dogney, on franklin street, near Co
lull5us, and the little ones condition
caused the doctor to suspect that it
Vas developing case OF smallpox. DE
later called with another physician and
after consulting with DR.. Miller,
The Health Officer, this morning
notified DR.. Wyman, of the Marine
Hospital Service, who sent Or. Car
huglon here from Washington. The
sitter this evening called at Mr.;
Downey's house. examined the Child
sad declared it was suffering from
smallpox in very mild form. The
houss was Immediately quarantined by
The Health Officer, who had q yellow
Tag placed upon it. Every effort will
be made to prevent the disease from
Spreading.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
How to Prevent , roup.

We have two children who are subject
to attacks of Group. Whenever an at
tack is coming on my wife gives them
Chamberlain Cough Remedy and it
always prevents the attack. 1t is a
household necessity in this county and
no matter what else we run out OF, it
would not do to be without Chamber.
lain'sCough Remedy. More of it is sold
here than of all any other cough medi-
cines combined.-J. M. NICKLE, of Nickle
Bros, merchants, Nickleville, Pa. For
sale by all Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

STEAMER AND YACHTS AFIRE.-What
threatened to a disastrous shipping
bsza started early yesterday morning
10 IeOo's Basin, south Brooklyn; n. Y,
By tie upsetting of lamp by Jonn
Burns, wacbman on the steamer Flor
euCs. Tie flames spread quickly to
tie sloop yacnt Yseult, owned By Carl
iol y. Mason, and the steam yacht
Jsnjo, both OF which were lying along
side The yachts were towsd away al d
n-i,ter vas damaged more than $500
worth. The freboat Robert A. Van
Wyck and ak Brooklyn engines speed
lily gan the work Of saving the burn,
Ing property afoat. Tug5oats from all
paus OF he harbor aided with their
pumps apd ~ towing away many
yaelts which were threatened. The
florence. which is sidewheeler, own
ed by Thomas T. Read, and which
formerly ran on the Potomac, had her
upper works destroyed. Loss, 50 .500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, of
Washita. I. T. He writes: -Four bot
ties of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs:
Brewer of scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break oct on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give no
help; but her cure is complete and her
health is excellent" This shows what
thousands have proved-that Electric
Bitters is the best blood purifier known.
It's the supreme remedy for eczema,
letter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and
running sores. 1t stimulates liver, KIDS
neys and bowels, expels poisons, helps
digestion, builds up the strength. Only
SO cents. Sold by E. S. Leadheater
& Sons, Druggist, Guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

OPERA HoUsE.-The Opera House
last hight was filed with large aud
appreciative audience to witness the
initial production in this city of 1.-THE
Real Widow Brown" a musical COM
edy in three acts. Although there
Rno real plot about the play, still it is
Composed of such funny situations and
witty sayings that it cannot help to
please, especially when supported by
such large and excellent company OF
lawmakers. The specislties were above
the average, notably the imitation OF
the Edison phonograph by Mr. Charles
Darlington. The Doherty sisters, clev'
eF singers and dancers, were highly en-
dyed, while the rendition of "The Holy
City," by Miss May Wentworth, was
an especial feature. The performance
vas one of he best seen in this city for
some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

The NExr ATTRAcrIoN.-Manager
harper has secured the ever popular
slfal comedy, Old Farmer Hopkins, for
4ouday, the 23rd. This company has
never appeared in Alexandria before,
sllhougn it has toured the northern
aud western States for the past fifteen
seasons and never failed to give the
Osst OF satisfaction. 1t is on the order
Of the Old Homestead and besides be-
Ing first class comedy it is one OF the
most lsughable. Special scenery is
carried for each act. They also carry
d hue band and orchestra and number
u Speciaties are introduced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

o.,.oyAL Miss Madeline Ayers,
PES'oN1 nsen spending the summer
Fh' Ia! nos cannsiu. Miss Bessie Burke at
sa le' Fsrfax county, has returned
l9iai- = Y der and Misses Anton
Ali' g q " Is, OF Fairfax, expo.
sou ',i f IF Europe tomorrow, in com,
o''li III Mrs. Ewing Easter and
anE s"G Of baltimore, and Miss Helen
G a,asass', Of sandy Springs.
I3 Nla;sI Hilton and Mary Folay, both
,yG 1a.I'i were married by Rev.
d " asii !, Tarne. chaplain of Old Point
S 'le.io,l College, at St. Msry's Church
|. sunday evening last.
% :. saa and Mrs John Craven have gone
H. .. ' for short visit.
10 I I5 Carrie and Julia Hunter LETT
, AIs@sd for Alexandria where they
N " .Hsni the winter,-[ Winchester
NV, ", rbomas A. Fisher, who was
~ l.,al IN BrooSlyn on Wednesday,
NJ. .a.rraed 10 his home in this city,
.....,,omn.aiei by his bride.
- ~. ri-zbuga Lee is in this city on visit
ma ,ri. General Fitzhugh Lee, now at
y +" ned, Cuba, is expected to reach Rich
-, ,-i1 bv the end of the month to spend
-, weeks farlough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
DRY GOODS.
DRY Goops


Now that the styles of jackets and capes we
suggest your making your selections The goods shown
very stylish and the effects entirely different from the jackets
in all colos blacks blues and tans half lined and
silk lined throughout prices range from S. S2, and
prices lower than for class of elsewhere
All garments especially tailor made
der Several styles of attractive golf capes also shown
In connection with the jacket stock call attention
very attractive line of plaid for separate skirts prices from
soc per yard and the very superior line of black
pons prices from $I.25 to $3.50 per yard This line
braces many exclusive designs separate skirt lengths We
making window display of choice waist silks in the popu-
lar satin faced goods
Special line extra value umbrellas ST. up.
A special mark down sale offancy black goods.
We have quite large line of choice black ances and are
determined close them regardless OF cost The goods
are especially attractive for skirts and suits.
Goods that 75c marked to soc; 81, $125 and
$3.50 goods marked 75c and st. Don't miss this oppor-
tuniy
Special line OF umbrellas from 81 up Ask to see Them
Look at the prices carpet stock and compare before
buying Remember all these goods bought when prices
were per cent lower than at present
good wool tapestry carpet at 48c.
Much better grade of tapestry at soc.
Best tapestry carpet at 69c.
Smiths velvet carpets at &c.
Three patterns of Administers carpets at S2c
Our stock of Marquette rugs and running low and
can't promise to duplicate at the present low figures
few choice 76x1o and ox12 Administer rugs at old
prices. ONE PRICE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
The Appetite ola Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are out of order.
All such should know that DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach
and Liver Remedy, gives splendid ap-
petite, sound digestion and regular
bodily habit that ineures perfect health
and great energy. Only 25 cents at E.
s. Leadbeater & Sons's, drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

THE A. L. 1.-The uniforms, equip
ments, &C., which were shipped from
Camp Meade, Pa, for the Alexandria
Light Infantry, reached this city today,
consigned to Capt. King. At the week.
.y meeting of the company on Monday
night the uniforms, &c, will be distrib-
uted among tho men, and it is said that
the command will soon be on firm
military footing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

. ARRESTED -Postohice Inspector E
y !, Ovens yesterday made complaint to
Us Commissioner Fowler in this city
ioF the arrest of Augustus Dorsey, col.
uFed, Tor robbing the postotfice at Low
sSlsvlle, Loudoun county. Deputy
Marshal Glover proceeded to Loudoun,
ana M arrested Dorsey and brought him
" tais city and took him before Com.
missioner Fowler who sent him to jail
tSr a hearing on Thursday next, the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

IF you scour the world you will never find
a remedy equal to One Minute Cough ture."
says Editor Fackler. of the Micanopy, Fla,
Hustler" 1t cured his family of La Grippe
and saves thousands from pneumonia. bron.
chitis Group. and all throat and lung troubles.
Edgar Warfeld, ir., corner King and Pitt
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
NO OURE---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
1'ASTELESs CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Malaria. 1t is simply Iron and Quinine in
tasteless form. Children love it. Adults
prefer it to bitter nauseating TONES. Price
soc. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
End King otreets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

ut did me more good than anything I ever
used. My dyspepsia was of months stand
ing after eating it was terrible. Now I i'm
WE'LL" writes 8. B. Keener, Hoisington, Kas,
of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests whatyou
eat. Edgar War6eld, ir., corner King and
Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
Young Folks Footwear.

We sre daily adding new lines Of Shoes to
our Msses' and Children's Department, and
we are prepared to show a very complete and
comprehensive assortment
Cbildren's Shoes, per pair,
81 90 to $500.
Misses Shoes, per pair.
$3.50 to $3.50.
We show full line of Youths and Little
Boys Shoes in patent leather, with heel or
spring heel. These arc for dress wear.
We also show Youths and Boys Patent
Leather Pumps, in all sizes, for evening wear.
Also Infants and Children's Ankle Ties,
SECS to 101a. in Bed Patent Calf and Kid
Skin-for dress wear.
Also large assortment of Infants First
Shoes and Moccasps. at SOC pair.
~ Women'S and Children's Shoes polish.
cd free.
Shoe Department. Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
Special.

Mems All Wool Backed Cames' Hair IN
dershirts and Drawers, sizes 80 to 46. Price
Soc This underwear is worn by nearly or
two-thirds of the men of this city. Every
day increases the popularity of these great
warming garments Of durability and low
price
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

Eat plenty, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will d.
pest what you eat. 1t cures all forms of dys-
pepsia and stomach troubles. e. B. Gamble,
Vernon, Tex, says, ut relieved me from the
start and cured me. 1t is now my everlasting
friend" Edgar War6eld, jr., corner King and
Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

=, AEGlSrER The registration books will
80 SSse at shutdown on Saturday evening, Oct.
All who have not registered must do so
vote on Tuesday after the first Monday OF
'oVembeF, which will DO the eth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
LOCAL MATTERS.

80. tomorrow at 6.44 q. m. and
SUI rise: sSo High water at 9.S1 q. nj.
Fl 81 phi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

New York, Oct 2O.-stocks this morning
opened generally firm at only slight changes
from yesterdays final quotations. Trading
was fairly active.
Baltimore Cattle Market. Oct. 19.-Beet
Cattle.-The arrivals during the week were
5,257 head, against 1851 head last week
Worry few good cattle were offered aud prices
on ali grades were from Ice to 44c lower, ex-
cept for strictly prime s.eers, which were
about steady. Prices of beef cattle ranged
as follows: Best export $5a5. so those rat.
cd first quality $4.75a5; butcher cattle
81, 4Oa4.7O; feeders $4.25a4.75; stockers
So 5Oa4 cows and oxen $2.5Oa4.25; bulls
OF the Cattle received 1851 came from
Virginia.
Sheep and Lambs, with late arrivals max
ing 9,7O2 head. Lambs $4a5 per 100 lbs.
Sheep $2a3.75, choice Sd per 100 lbs, and
very dull.
Calves.-221 head, selling slow from 81 to
6 so for choice
swine-There were 14,O76 head on the
market. Weslern hogs sell at 81. S0a6 per
100 lbs gross; others from nearer points
$4.6Oa475; roughs $3.75a4.25, and pigs
81 50a4 60 per 100 lbs, and dull for all
grades
Fresh Cows.-There was fair demand,
selling at $25a4O for common to fair, and
good at S45a60 per head.
Chicago Cattle Market. Oct. 19.-Cattle-
Despite the diminishing receipts there was a
poor demand for cattle, and prices declined
about 1Oa15c; good to choice cattle sold at
SO SOa6 IS, common to medium grades 81 25
as rs. stockers and feeders So 5Ua4 80. cows
and bulls $2a4 %, Texans S3.5Oa4.15 and
calves 81. 25a7. 40 Hoes.-Tiaie in hogs
was quite animated, prices advancing 2lha5c;
fair to prime lots sold at 81. 25s4.45, heavy
packers $3.85a4 221sa, mixed 81 load. 421h,
butchers S415s4 471h, and light $4.1Os
4.4O; pigs sold at $3.S0a4 30. Sheep -
There was sn improved demand for sheep
and lambs, the recent advance being we'll
maintained poor to prime sheep sold at SEA
4.35. native yearlings selling at the top and
Western rangers at 81 Poor to fancy lambs
So. 5OA5.75.
New York Cattle Market. Oct 49,
Beeves-two cars rough stuff sold at steady
prices bulls 50. 9OA3.1O cows 81 60. Calves
mar ket steady; veals $5a9.50; grassers
$3a3.25; Western calves 81 per 100 lbs.
Sheep and Lambs-sheep steady lambs firm
sheep So 50a3 971a per 100 lbs; lambs
S4.75a5. 40; Canadian lambs $5.20a5 81 y ;
culls So % per 100 lbs Hogs-market firm
a. 81. 65a4 rs per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
DRY GOODS.
Wooden Underwear.

Mems Extra Grade Australian AL Wool
Undershirts and Drawers, sizes 80 up. 10
open on Saturday, October 21. Price $3.50.
This class Of underwear is known in the
houses Of many Alexandrians and needs no
praise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

.r,vp rRoBABILLTIEs.-For ibis
NSA IN ,onisht and Saturday, fresh north
e." Ids
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
Hosiery.

Opened October 16 another new assort-
mont of Ladies' Polka Dot Hose in black
ground with white dots Price 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
Infants Department

1HIuHIU DVP1tI tIIOHU
Calls attention to a full stock of Cbildren's and
Infants Cool Weather Clothing, consisting of
Warm Worsted Sacques. Bootees, Mittens,
Leggins, Flannelette Wrappers, Sweaters,
Coats, Clps &C.
Children's Hand.k Sweaters, with caps
to match are the latest novelties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
Suspenders.

A loose, old shoe and pair of Mems At.
wood suspenders for comfort and o. z. ways.
Prices 25c and Soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20

.asi night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
Boys Hose.

Boys Hard-to.Wear-O Black Ribbed
Hose meets with approval from mothers with
an eye to economy. The wearing qualities
equal the half.dollGr grade. Sizes to 10.
Price 15c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-20
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New York, Oct. 20-.stocks this morning
opened generally firm at only slight changes
from yesterdays final quotations. Trading
was fairly active.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-04-05
Tricked out of his Money.

Last week Private VIM. GlaveS.
who recently arrived from Cuha.
started for his home IN Knoxville.
Tenn, via the y. X. W. Il. Il. After
leaving Shenandoah Junction "A
stranger took seat by the side of
him, when some remarks IN reference
To the far followed. The stranger
then asked if be- had some large notes
be was willing to exchange for SINAI
Ter ones. when the soldier. willing "a
accommodate him. reached into his
satchel and drew ont an envelopr
containing three $50 bills. which be-
laid on the seat by his side. The
stranger produced roll of notes.
which the soldier counted. and found
1t contained but SO, which he hand
Ell back to the stranger to count and
verify. This the stranger did not
seem In a hurry to do. Before the
matter could be decided to the salts
faction of both, they reached Berry
Vile. when the stranger. still holding
IN his hands the roll of notes. cot np
from his seat, passed out of the car
and left the train.
The soldier. some time after the,
train left Berryville, thought of the
envelope that held his three $50 bills.
lie picked it mp to replace it IN his
satchel, and on glancing at its con
tents found il contained few sheets
OF tissue paper. While he was count
ing the roll of notes the stranger had
evidently exchanged the envelope
left upon the seat for the one con
tanning his money, and got off the
train at this point. The soldier left
the train at White Post, telegraphed
to Sergeant Ricamore descriptiop of
the stranger and asked him To hold
the accused, if he could be found.
until his arrival. The Sergeant was
able TO locate all but one who cot off
the train. and this one. il is sunnos
ed took the train going northwnrd
The soldier drove to this place from
W hite Post. While here y TELEGRAM,
reac he'd him that an arrest had been
made at Front Royal. but when he
arrived there he found they did not
nave the man who tricked him out
of his money.