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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
ORR aooos
DRY GOODS.


Now that the styles of jackets and capes are in we
suggest your making your seectos The goods shown
very stylish and the effects entirely different from the jackets
OF the past few Jackets extremely Short made
in all coor blacks blues and tans half lined and
silk lined throughout prices range from S. s12 and
prices lower than for class of garments elsewhere
All our garments especially tailor made own
der Several styles of attractive golf capes also shown
In connection with the jacket stock call attention to the
very attractive line of plaid for separate skirts prices from
soc to ST yard and the very superior line Of black Gre
pons in prices from s25 s. per yard This line en-
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
special mark down sale of fancy black goods.
We have quite large line of choice black ances and are
determined to close them regardless OF cost The goods
especially attractive for skirts and suits.
Goods that 75c marked 5oc ST. $I.25 and
tunty
Special line OF umbrellas from ST up Ask to 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 4Sc.
Much better grade OF tapestry at soc.
Best tapestry carpet at 69c.
Smiths velvet carpets at &c.
Three patterns Of Administers carpets at 82c
Our stock Of Marquette rugs and running low and
can't promise duplicate the present low figures
A few choice 76xlo and oxI2 Administer rugs at old
prices ONE PRICE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
Story of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot by the
chains of disease is the worst form of
slavery. George D Williams, of Man.
chester, Mich, tells how such slave
was made free. He Gays: My wife
has 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 wonderful ly improved and
able 10 do her own work" This SUI
nrems remedy for 'ema'e disc ises quick.
" cures nervousp IS, sleeplessness, mel.
ancholy, headacne, backache, fainting
and dizzy spells. This miracle working
medicine is o godssnd to weak, sckly,
run down people. Every bottle guar
anteei. Ouly so cents Sold by +. ..
Leadheater s. Sous, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

A NORTHEAST SToRM.-Ths chilly
northwest wind of yesterday veered TO
tue northeast at the close of the day.
and the heavens became cloudy. As
thb night advaoced the wind gathered
force, and by bedtime it was coming 10
heavy flaws, slamming unsecured
blinds, rattliug shutters and roaring
dismally through the now nearly de.
nuded trees. By two O'Clock driving
rain set IN, the wind in the meantime
Increasing in force, causing no little
apprehension to the many VINO were
awakened by the elements and whose
experience IL cyclone three years ago
is still fresh 10 their memories. The
wind blew fercely aud the rain was
waited in binding sheets throughout
the remainder of the night, while an
occasional loose brick would roll from
chimney or dead limb crack while
being twisted from a tree. The picture
this morning was dismal, the wiad was
Still blowing hard enough to render
umbrellas useless, and more than one
assumed the shape of funnel as Eolus
turned it wroDgside. Fragments
OF clouds were scurryipg from the
northeast to the southwest, and ever
and anon a dangerous flaw Of wind
would come with roaring sound, caus-
ing apprehension to the nervous. These
conditions have continued throughout
the day. The river was bare of sailing
craft, and those in the docks pounded
the wharves incesssntly. Steam yes.
sells. while not materially delayed,
have been given trouble in making
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
LOCAL BREgITJgs

Miss Burke's studio will be open on We'd
nesdsy at 10 o'clock IN. to eceive the gar
ments ior the Needle Work Guild Tea at 3
p. m.
The only case before the Mayor this morn.
was that of Joseph Adams, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct His case was con.
tinued.
James w. Herbert, from whom his wife.
Juliet Herbert, obtained divorce last March,
was ordered by Justice Hagner. in Washing.
ton yesterday, to pay her $40. due as ali
mony.
During the month the clerk oil thu Corpora.
tion Court recorded Al deeds and issued &c
marriage iicenses-1S to white and to COL.
ored people.
meeting was held in this city today of
the stock holders of the Iowa Hotel Apartment
company WAS transacted
We have received from City Audiior Price
the one hundred and nineteenth annual state.
ment of the finances of the city of Alexsn-
dria. department reports &e., a we'll complied
aud interesting little volume.
BY the careless throwing of hot ashes this
morning in Market alley the horse attached
to Mr.. G Kicherer's wagon made dash to
run away, but became entanged with several
wagons aud was stopped after iutlicting some
damage Mr.. George Watkins being the prin.
cpal victim, he being slightly hurt and his
wagon damaged.
Mr. r. Fl. Havener has received a new
supply of cider of exquisite flavor. He sent 8
pitcher of it to this office this morning, which
was greatly enjoyed,
Messrs Carter & Howard have on sale the
famous Marion Harland coffee PIT. These
are conceded by many to be the best on the
market.
The Collector of Taxes has been busy the
last few days. number of delinquents hav.
ing paid up Only few days remain in
which to pay and save your property from
being advertised in the tax sale. st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
LOW RATES TO PHILADELPHIA.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged for special excursion rates to Phila.
dephia on October 10 and 26, November y
ana %, account National Export Exposition.
Round trip tickets, good to return within ten
days. including day of issue, will be sold on
above dates at rate of single fare for the round
trip, plus admission to the Exposition (no rate
less than one dollar. For specific rates apply
to ticket agents.
The National Export Exposition has sur
passed all expectations in the extent and va
roty of its exhibits and in its general excel
Ience aud attractiveness. The Implement
Building, containing marvellous display OF
farm machinery. is particularly interesting to
egliculturists The baud concerts and di-
vel ting midway furnish delis htfuI entertsin-
ment for all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

THE PRESIDENTIAL TRAIN.-Presi.
dent Mckinley and his party passed
through this city shortly after o'clock
this mornioe on a special train on the
Washington-Southern Railway, on
their way to Richmond, to witness the
launching of the torpedo boat Shubrick.
The train, made up of a number of
Pullman cars, stopped at this city for a
few minutes and was boarded by Mrs.
Fitzhugh Lee, who, with Gen. Lee, &C.
companied the President to Richmond
As stated yesterday, Gen. Lee spent
yesterday evening in this city, the
guest of Mr.. Julian T. Burke, but re-
turned to Washington last night and
left that city this morning with the
President and his party. When the
train passed through this city the rain
was falling quite fast and but few PEG.
pie were at the depot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

SAY THEIR AccUsER Is CRAZY
S :, tramps-James Dodges. Charles h
AAcGovern, Fred Oliver, James Kane,
HavId sullivan and Robert Mammep-
were before Mayor A. P. Rowe in Fred
eflcksburg yesterday for preliminary
nearing, growing out of the charge
MADE Sunday that some of the tramps
mad killed companion between Alex
andri4 and Quantico Friday night.
Joseph Maguel, the Frenchman, who
made the charge, appeared in court,
aud through Prot G. Arnaud, of Fred.
ericS burg, who acted as interpre-
Tor, gave testimony to the effect that
Oliver choked the man alleged to have
been murdered, and Sullivan and Nam
mem stamped him with their feet, and
assisted in throwing the body from
the Car into the water. These three
were accordingly held until the Fairfax
authorities, in whose jurisdiction the
alleged murder was probably commit
ted, can be communicated with, ard
the ma ter investigated. Dodges was
given fifteen days in Jail for resisting an
officer there, and the other two were
ordered to leave the city. Those
charged with murder stoutly deny thai
they are murderers, aud say tina
Asguel must be crazy, as bis story /:
H'tnout foundation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
How to Prevent Group.

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 q
household necessity in this county and
no matter what else we run out OF, il
would not do to be without Chamber
lain Slough Remedy. More of it is sold
here than of all any other cough medi'
cines combined.-J NJ NICKLE. of Nickle
Bros, merchants, Nickleville, Pa. Fol-
sale by all Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

PERsoNAL.-The marriage Of Miss
Anua Morgan Smith, daughter of Mr..
Augustine ]. Smith, of Fairfax, to MIR.
Elem st. Clair Hobbs, is announced to
take place November Is at noon at the
Church OF the Ascension, in Washing.
ton.
Cards are out for the marriage of MIR.
Thomas Randolph Keith and Mics Edith
Moore, daughter of the late Thomas
Sioore, esq. of Fairfax, which is to take
place at q on Episcopal Church at Fair
fax on the evening of November 10.
DR.. Eccles.on, of Richmond, is in the city
today getting up data for work on George
va, hington as Mason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

SUIT FOR DAMAGEs.-The case of
Mrs. Watkins, ADMINISTRATIVE of the es
tate of w. T. Watkins, against the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railroad for the recovery of
$4,000 damages, came up for trial be
tore Judge Nicol, in the Circuit Court
for the City, this morning. The plain
tiff IS declaration alleges that her hus
oand, William I. Watkins, came 10 his
death from injuries sustained 10y beine
run over by car on the rack Of the
defendant railroad on King street, Gear
Payne, last February. Tue Ge.endsot
company is represented by attorneys R.
Walton Moore and James Il Cation, and
he plaintiff by Judge Norton and
Gardner L. Boothe. The case has oc.
cupied the attention of court All day
aud will be continued tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

COUNTY NOTES. the last term of
the County Court the court room was
very cold and uncomfortable, as there
was DO fire. Ire county clerk and
other Officials have been compelled to
endure the uncomfortable and un-
healthy condition of the building for
some time. The judge ordered that
this matter be remeditd at once.
George Lawler, who was convicted
nj the last term of the court for selling
auor on SUNDAY and without license,
PAID his fine of $345 aud costs. George
WOLF, convicted of the same otfense,
paid a fine of S1S5 and costs. i Falls
Church Monitor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

p,-pggN HERBERT, BANKERS.-The
.-Sjrsg VA. of Colonel Arthur Herbert,
..ss ol3 banking house OF Burke &
u y. 80. waic5 started its career Ga the
l w, H., o, July. 1852, and continued
: w. oct 81, 1899, calls for some
NJ. ~ m,ls thsn an ordinary notice.
~ w. l. danntless not another instance
f5q.rec III of o1siness houses, bank
80 or o herNise, where for AZ years
49, men nave lived through such
i l nsTiod Of years as partners. There
900 bon-es that date back farther, but
- sjow of no instance where the
.,nrlsr- rave lived SO long together In
a,av. business relations. The only
.s.n4nsion was upon the occupation OF
tsil i civ by the federal troops on the
Sl.a'et NAV, 1861. the senior partner
lansing 10 AXE tire oath aad the junior
ns,tprr aeiag an officer in the Coufede
army. After the close Of the War
mir oiic- was sg,in opened Tor bust
49,. snd hpean rom the day business
wss dropped, in 1861, and never closed
ny aus daalcial pauic or other cause.
Llqel during the last two panics
WEN ii the uatiousl banks here and
al.sglyre settled with Geposltors with
certified checks. This firm met all de
m.rd oftpeir customers in currency.
Toair record mas been one of prompt-
n4,s in meeting engagements. strict Al.
tentjoD IL the business Of their clients
Md true courtesy 10 all. Their
many trisads nope the success of the
mss may attend The new firm ad iaf i.
lam. Ta4 frm name will remain in
tsc- tolaael Herbert, as heretofore
stated. sill retire from active business
pp-sai.> 10 enjoy long earued rest at
his beautiful couut,y home in Fairfax
c3un,,. near THIS city Mr.. John w.
Burke sud ais hJee sons (the latter hav.
ilg inherited the practical ideas of
fa4acieriug and grown Up in ;he busi
ns.sl vl continue the operations of
the u4aKiog house. Tue head of Che
aru q, veil Us tae iaaior partners are
wei! kaown 10 the banking circles of
tne S'a.ea country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close st 80
snd IL As d. u. and 16, 2 so, 6 SO and
1Op.u. Open at 90 a. M, II 90 m.
and 5 90 .. N. On Sundays Northern mails
close at 1 / IA a. m. and : 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville, close
at SO and 10 So a. m. and 10 and
8 10 p. N Open at 8 90 q. M. and 2 30
and 4:3O p. m.
southern mails, via Richmond, close at
10 20 a. m. and 13 and 8 10 pm.
Manassas Division mails close at 90 a. m.
an. g 40 .. m. Open at 1 p. m.
Alexandris and Bound Hin mails close al
40 a. m. and 90 p. %. Open at 8 90 o. m.
and 8 80 p. N.
Chesapeake and Ohio nails close at 15
y. m. and = 10 p. m. Open at 8 90 q. m. and
30 p. IN.
w;..n.nsto Ion mails close st 50 and IL 46
q. H. nd l I5, 2 SO, + 80 and 8 10 p. m.
Oren nj 5 90 a. M, IL 90 m. and 3 90 and
4 30 p. ~.
oAre Houra-open at 90 a. m. Close a,
,;uaday Hours-opsn at 900 g. m. Close
st 80 q. M.
Csrriers schedule-Co Collection made on
inside routes-6 80 and 10 90 a. m. and
90 and 5 SO p. m. Full routes 80 q. m
ana S 80 D. m. Sunday collection 5 90 p,
N. Carriers window open Sunday 8 90 a. nc
and close 8 80 q. IA.
Deliveries made g 90 q. m, 90 p. w. and
45 p. m.
All mail should be in Office ten minutes
before hour indicated for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

BARYTEs WoRKs.-As heretofore
stated, Messrs. NJ. B. Harlow & Co.,
Tor the owners, have leased for a term
of three years the old Haskios Wood
vulcauizIng Company's property or
he river front between Wolfe and
Wilkes street, to w. H. Chaplin and
others of Baltimore, who will at once
commence putting the property in good
condition suitable for their business
the grinding and preparation of barytes
Tor the manufacture of paint. The
company has purchased ali their ma
chinery which is expected to arrive
acre next week, their intention being
20 commences active operations not
iater than the first OF December. The
company will employ number of
uands in their works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
CASE Observation-Disclosures. Fred. Cor.

CASE DISMISSED. -Messrs. Fred. Cor.
bett, Frank Bailey, ]. T. DeLashmutt
and @. e. Lightioot appeared before
Justices Stephens and Thompson, in
the county today, to answer charges of
disturbing religious meeting. The
case was the outcome of the expulsion
of two Mormon elders from the county
last Thursday night. The accused
were represented by Mr.. ]. E. Clements
and the State by Mr.. G. @. Carlin. The
Mormons did not appear, and after a
short examination into the matter the
case was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
CAPTAIN HENRY PR1TcHARD, of this

CAPTAIN HENRY PRITCHARD, OF this
city, who was robbed and shot by a
negro man on the schooner Rebecca
Suith, in the lower river, on Saturday
night, and who was taken to the Elmer
gency Hospital in Washington, on Sum
day, is rapidly recovering from his
wound, and the physicians say he will
be out in few days. The wounded
man is positive ne can identify his as
sailsnt. An investigation by the au-
thori,ies of King George county is pro-
ureSsinp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous ener-
gy are not found where Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out of order
If you want theee qualities and the sue.
cess they bring, use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every power
Of brain and body. Dolly 25 cents. ct
E. S. Leadbeater & Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

RAILROAD MISS oN-Rev. NJ. Ryder. a
former mirister of the Congregational de-
nomination in Rhode Island. delivered dis
course before small but attentive audience
in the railroad mission on Sunday afternoon.
After service meeting of the workers was
held when arrangements were made for ten.
dering reception to the railroad men and
their families. The committee of arrange.
ments will meet at the home of Miss Mako
ley, 423 south Henry street. this evening at
7:45 o'clock. The workers also decid-
ed to begin series of evangelistic meetings
in the Auditorium on Monday, November 10,
to run nightly up to and including Thanks
giving Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

1 wouldn't be without DeWitt's Witch Ha.
eel Salve for any consideration" writes Thos
3. Rhodes, Centerfeld. o. Infalible for piles,
cuts, burns and skin diseases. Beware OF
counterfeits Edgar War6eld, jr., corner King
and Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

TaE ALEXANDRIA PosToFFICg =
Tnrou2a the exeruoos OF AleX=ncria S
very eihdenJ and popular pos N ssler,
IL JOS L. CrGpp-r, tha Postoffice De-
partner. has sgreed 10 allow the oftice
10 t1i, cry ole more letter carrier,
making seven 10 sill, and h6s extended
'Beir5e livery service 10 West E d.
Tas SILL ue ggeet convenience to tne
peop7 ii taat prosperous village aad
OIL wnlcl taey have been trying 10 S.
cue i0r om- years past. The service
ia N- Ed sill begin tomorrow, No
vennrr P5stmss Grupper viii
r.commea Mr. ?. DJw1ey, The senior
substitute, Tor the position OF letter
carrie, AID Mr. Charles Dearborn, wlo
i~a tue mead Of the eligible list, for the
position OF substitute letter carrier.
Evil ot recalled that in March, 1898,
sss'a.si in the Gaz lite ut that time,
Postms- e. Csrlio, lhsn about TO retire,
ms .a APP cation f5r this sdditional
Carrier, sd the application was denied.
tne depar meut rfqpirlng SIS a pre-
fsqu's.,e nat the S.reet should be
llgned paved aoi numbered No Ole
lseioa li- oeeu lrSed by tbs depart
Meat az dast .a;s excelsior if IL could
Oe-eigvd 5g former force Tns, in the
opmoa % the postmast SER, could not be
done ~ aouf impairing tbs efficiency
OF the city servic-, to which he could
moi coaseo, That Mr.. Crupper has
succeeded without the light aud side
walk prayi- aill be much appreciated
~ IVES Il d residents, aud, per.
nap ere loug. cur fellow citizeos
Of upper Dake stree. will have both.
Mr.. CTGpper is now engaged III al CT.
i9Tt 10 secure the Adjustment OF u
sao-s'atonla Alexandria, where stamrs
e4noe seeured, money orders issued, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

A. /. 1.-The weekly drill and meeting of
the Alexandria Light Infantry was held last
night. Mt Allon Rodgers was elected secre-
tary and treasurer OF the company, and a
committee was appointed to petition the City
Council to aid the company in renewing the
floor of the armory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

You never know what form of blood poison
will follow CONSTIPATION. Keep the liver c'ean
By using DeWi,t's Little Early Risers and you
will svoii trouble. They are famous little
pills for constipation and liver and bowel
troubles Edgar Warfeld, r., corner King
snd Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
NO CURE---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell Groves
Z ASTELE8S CHILL TONIC for Chils and
Nalsria Ii is simply Iron and Quinine in s
tasteioss form. Children love it. Adults
prefer it to bitter nauseating TONES. Price
SOC. sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
aud King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE City
Judge c.. E. Mcol presidino.-The writs
issued against several witnesses we're
dismissed, said witnesses having made
their appearance and given satisfactory
excuses for their absence.
Watkins. admx. vs. W., A & Mt. V.
Ry Go jury and case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

RsA rSoBABlLITIEs.-For this
.,r his afternoon aud tonight, fol-
:et'2 sg.ag We nesday b. fair; severe
5O,r.seas;ciis. shifting TO northerly and
no,.lwes er.y EaIes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
LOST.

Y OST, STRAYED Oh STOLEN.-Missing
rom No. S15 King street. one NAL.
TESE TOM CAT and one KITE. Find
er will be rewarded upon the return OF one or
both 10 the above address. o:t2S 3t<
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
LOCAL MATTERS.

nm rsos tomorrow at 6.5S a. m. and
516 High wster 1t 6:O6 6. nj.
G3l e. IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31

There were five dodgers at the station
house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
At 81 Each.

Handsome Imported Games Hair and
Wide Vale Cancels Hair Cheviot Tailor-made
Suits; silk lined JACKIE, with revers finished
with several rows of silk stitching; skirt cut
in the latest shape and lined with percaline-
browns, blacks grays and Oxfords.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
At $25 Each.

Handsome line of Homespnn and Cheviot
Tailor-made Snils, in grays, Oxford browns,
and Illuminated cloths; jaunty short jacket
and new shape skirts; entiro suit lined with
good affsts silk. All zes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-31
DIT E'tNtD.
v oOdIVard & LotlIroI.
10th, 18th and F StS.. n. Y.

In Homespuns, Wide Vale
Camels Hair Cheviots and
other fashionable materials
suitable for promenade, drlv-
ing, church, street, calling, and
shopping purposes. Also new
Golf Capes and Rainy Day
Skirts. Two very special
values are as follows: