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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
W. P. Woolls & Son,
ROYAL AND WOLFE STREETS.
TELEPHONES, BELL BELL 1913 IA:
By S. II. Lunt, Auctioneer.

DJ .. 1Luht' aAbeiOASC4s
DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID dated the 31st day of December, 1895,
and recorded in liber T, No. 4, page 251, one
of the land records OF Alexandria county, eI-
ecuted by Benjamin Swallow, and being re-
quested by the holder of the notes thereby
secured, the undersigned will proceed to sell
ct public auction On
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1899,
at l , O'Clock M, at the Royal street entrance
of the Market Building, in the city of Alex
andria, Va, the following described property;
ALL THOSE FIVE % LOTS Or PAR.
CEL9 OF LAND situate, lying and being in
the county OF Alexandria. Va, containing in
the aggregate seventeen (17) acres, no roods
and twenty-five (22) poles, and for descrip
ton of which by metes and bounds ref
erepce IS hereby made 70 plat o. the
Same made by Thomas n, Carter, Sur.
veyor Of tho said county OF Alexandria
dated on the 10th day Of August 1884,
aud which is annexed to deed from &. w.
Johnston and wife to the said Benz. Swallow,
dated on the 18th day OF September 1884
and recorded in the land records Of the said
county of Alexandria, in deed book F, No. q,
c,ge 49S. The said lots or parcels Of land
Y.sre conveyed TO the said Benz SwalloE By
R. w Johnston and wife TO him, and deed
from Maiis s. Johnston, widow OF John B.
Johnston. deceased, to him dated April -,
1884. and of record in said land records in
deed book F, Nc. 4, page 427, and deed
from Jesse C. Ergood and wife to him, dated
February 10, 1892, and recorded IN said
land records in deed book n, No. 1, page
AT. together with the buildings and i'm.
on the said lands
Convc var ing at the cost OF the purchaser,
Terms of sale; Cash,
Il, B. HARLOW, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

Our baby has been continually trouo-
led with collie and cholera iniantum
since his birth, and all that we could
do for him did not seem TO give more
than temporary relief, until We tried
Chsmi,erla;ns Collie, Cholera and Dlar-
rhoea Remedy. SINCE giving that re-
medy he has not been tEo~bied. We
want to give you this testimonial as 81
evidence OF our gratitude, not that you
need it to advertise your meritorious
remedy.-G. NJ. LAW, Keoknk, iowa.
For sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

ASSAULT WAX sGAes kNUcKLEs.-
s Jackson, representing q Aynchburg
wholesale house. was assaulted in his
room al Hotel Barton, in Danville. yes
terday, by William Faulkner, coIofed'
and terribly beaten with Diass Snucklea.
Jackson had Observation-Disclosures to carry
sample cases. and there was dispute
about the price. jackson Is small,
feeble man, and the negro mascf lar.
The negro had 10 be hurried TO jail to
nreyent rough handling by an indig-
nsnt crowd that assembled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

QUARTERLY MEETING SERVICES
lhe last quarterly meeting for this con
ference year will, be held in the Free
Methodist Church, on south Lee street,
near Wilkes, this evening, tomorrow
evening and all day sunday Presiding
Elder J. w. Tamblyn will conduct the
services. Preaching this evening and
tomorrow evening at S p. M, and Sun
day at IL q. m. and p. N. The sac
rament of the Lords Supper will be
administered after the preaching on
Sabbath morning. Sunday school at
l0a IN. Old fashioned love feast at
2;S0 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21


PERSONAL Mss Maize Wells, Of
ol, Prince s'rr,f left on Saturday last
far an exteudrd visit to relatives in
p.nnsylyania after which she, will 20 to
Atlantic City and Niagara Falls return
ing 10 her home in this city the latter
mart of August.
Master Edward Ramsay is visiting
rslarives in Pennsylvania and New
Mr. Cary Maxwell, of Richmond, is
Visiting his old home in this city.
Mr.. Jett, of this city. is spending
s,m4time with his relatives in Munday's
Mex. Northum berlsnd county.
Mrs. Frank Jefferson, of Alexandria.
+. visiting her mother, Mrs. Samuel
Bell. Mr.. ferson spent Wednesday
ofla.t week here with his wife, and re-
.nrned home Thursday morning Miss
nlse Hawkins, OF Alexandria, is visit
,,, Mrs Lizzie Rudd on Main street,
.Srasburg News.
Nessrs J. T. and c. w O'Meara have
rone 10 Philadelphia on business.
Miss Mamie Jones delightfully."- enter
.,incd number of her friends at her
r.,.,e on Prince street last night in honor Of
gue.ts. the Misses Sbrivcr, OF Maryland.
oppressive euchre Was played and the prizes.
r,,.b were quite handsome. were won by
Ais, ilids Shrver and Mr. Edgar Snowden.
4fer tempting supper had been served,
js,,..-., was INDUCED in. The Misses Shriver
,,.-H return 10 their home tomorrow to the
.,.5-et OF the host OF friends made during
their visit here.
Mr. S. r. Donohoe. of Fsirfsx, candidate
for the State Senate, was in the city today
Rev. Father Castor Payne, of this city, left
,b. morning for Ocean City to spend Two
we, IS
N.ss Lucretia Msnkiu and Mr. Howard
y,iy. of Herndon. were married IN Wash
ioston last night st 9 O'Clock by Rev. Mr.
6rk Of the 18th street NJ. P. Church.
Mss t!Be Matter, daughter Of Mrs. Sarah
Mater. aud MI VIM. Il. Butler. son of Rev
3. Butlev. Of the Baptist Church, will be
married August 3 at $50 p N, at the Baptist
Church.
The steamer Dennis Simmons arrived here
list night from Williamson n C.. with lum
Der to smoot & Co. and Wall sal! tomorrow
e,r that nlsce. Capt. Jos. w Simmons, the
s,ornlar MASTER. will be accompanied on his
return trip by Messrs a. E Smoot and Z. W.
ReI who will visit the various landing places
u the Simmons.
Mi. A. Marshall and family will leave
romorrow to spend the remsinder OF the sum.
,ner At the Sweet Chalybeate Springs.
Miss Bessie Janney left here this evening
for Warfeutou. where she will spend the
summer.
Mr J. W. Roberts and his sister Miss Elz.
Abelh Roberts, have gone to Rehoboth Besch
to spend few weeks.
Mauils on the steamer Glacier
Msyor simpson and family and City Audi
Tor E. F Price. Of this city, are registered at
the Hotel Edison, Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed OF by Acting Mayor Mar
5nry last night:
" esley Redd, colored, charged with
5hrow'ng stones in the street, to be pun
shed by his father.
Alexander Dean, charged with lar
ceny of goods from NJ. Schiller, had his
case continued,
James Richards. charged with steal
iug salt from VIM. Naylor, was dis
missed.
Harrie johnson. charged with as
saulting and beating lee Crockett, 10
De punished by his father.
Night Report night Was cieSf
and mild with no prisoners or dodgers
At the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

ATTEMPTED SuCGDE.-Mrs. G 4.
Barber, wife of George Barber, living
on Fsyette street, between Prince
and Duke, attempted to destroy her
self this morning by swallowing large
dose of laudauum. Her condition was
fortunately discovered in time to save
her life. Several physicians were sum
monel immediately and the deadly
drug wa disgorged by the rash woman,
aud THU evening she Is con
sidered to be out of danger.
Mrs Barber Is young woman,
about is years old. She came here
with her husband from Tennessee,
where she met Barber who Wac q sold
Ter at the time of their marriage. The
cause OF the attempted suicide was
marital infelicitY, Her husband was
recently brakeman on the Southern
Railway, but is now employed In
Washington. where he WAS Vhen his
wife attempted to end her life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
ii CAL BREy tiles.


The mercury in the thermometer at 3 p. m.
today stood at 90
The Wocdlawn Farmers Club will meet to
morrow at the residence OF a. w. Harrison.
Phil Warren, colored, who escaped from the
chain gang last year, WAS arrested in this city
today.
The Alexandria Water Company has given
permission to the City Engineer to use water
for the Gibbon street Improvement.
4 marriage license was issued in Washing.
ton yesterday to Howard F. Wiley, of Hern-
don, ana Lucretia L. Msnkin, of Arcola.
The funeral of Caroline Solomon. q we'll
Known aud respected coo5ed resident, took
place his morning from st. Mary's Church.
Mrs Martha f. Palmer, formerly of this
city whore she was well known mlliner,
died at heI homo in WAsElnt tan yesterday,
aged GS years.
A detachment of the Seventh Day Advent
lists have pitched tent 1t the northeast cor
ner of Duke aud Payne Streets where even
ing services are to be held.
The Washington electrical workers and the
contractors have compromised their differ
ences The former struck for al eight hour
work day and increased pay.
1t is reported that man who WAS driving
on The Washington rosd WAS hold up at the
sou'h end OF the Long Bridge last night,
taken from his buggy and robbed.
The sale of stock. etc, at tho store of Mr..
d. "A. Make Y will bo continued on Monday,
until which time the store will be kept open
and those having made purchases are request
ed to call and take away the same
The Wom4n's Auxiliary of Leo Camp will
give an excursion to River View on July Pc.
and all who attend are promised II pleasant
Time. boat will leave River View for this
city at S o'clock p. III. on tho day of the ex-
cursiou.
The excursion given by the y. NJ. E. L. to
Riverside Park yesterday and last night was
success, and WAS enjoyed by sll OF the large
number of persons who attended. The prize
for selling the greatest number OF tickets was
won by Mr.. C. F. Ncale.
At meeting of the board of directors of
the Metropolitan Railroad aud the Columbia
Railroad Company in Washington yesterday
afternoon George Trucsdel formerly District
Commissioner. was elected president of the
above named lines, forming the chief proper
~ of the Washington Traction Company.
There will be q crab feast AT the Concoydia
Hotel tonight. All are invited to sttcnd.
Mr.. Jacob Brill will give another crab
picking feast at his restaurant tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
Or. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
OF sufferers have proved their matcbless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong
nerves aud build up your health. Easy
TO take. Try them. Only % cents.
Money back if not cured. Sold by E. S.
Lesdbester q Sons, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
Kabo Corsets.

The Corset of strength, tong OF comfort and
line appearance. Made in four and FIVE hooks.
Material best. Moulded to fit all figures and
retaining that shape until the corset il thrown
aside. Recognized by the ladies in large
cities as corset of superior construction,
making it a great fsvorite with corset wear
ers Of all Municipalities. Once worn no other
makes are considered an equsl to the greatest
corset of the age. At the reoues, OF many
ladies We have added this meritorious corset
to our present stock Of sonnette, American
Lady and others,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

COMMITTEE MEETING.-The commit.
lee on claims of the City Council, AL
dermen Hill and Dobie and Council
men Harrison and Trimyer, met last
night sud organized by electing Mr..
Harrison chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
Summer Underwear.

Mems Balbrigqan Undershrts of soft,
plant thread and good wesrer, all sizes.
Price Csc.
Mems Silky Fibered Undershirts and
Drawers sll sizes. Frice soc. a bodied
goods of great strength and will wear for a
period beyond the expectation Of the buyer.
Mems Summer Bslbriggan Undershirts and
Drawers sizes 80 to a. Price soc. The
texture of this garment is exceedingly sne
with gentle touch of soft, c2cl!ns delight.
fitness.
Lsdiea' Extra Thin Summer Jersey Ribbed
Vests, all sizes. Price 121ac. These goods
are go thin and cool that they make the sum-
mer season appear like early fsll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New York. July 21.-The stock market
developed increased strength during early
trading this morning on account of an easior
market and the disappearance OF the danger
OF further gold exports to Europe. After the
first half hour the volume of speculation de-
creased but the undertone continued strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
NO CUKE---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Malaria 1t is simply Iron and Quinine in a
tasteless form. Children love it. Adult,
prefer it to bitter nsusoating Tonnes. Price
SOC. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
aud King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
Glorious News

DeWitt's Little Early Risers benefit perms
pently. They lend gentle assistance TO ma
tnre, causing no pains or weakness, perms.
neuey curing constipation and liver silments
Edgar Wsrseld, ir., corner King and Pitt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
Hosiery.

Ladies' Polka Dot Hose, sizes s to 9l2
Coors black and blue. A summer hose
dresSy and popular. Price 25c.
Ladies' Plain Black Lisle Thread Hose,
sizes to 9lb. Price 25c. A hose in CON.
slant demand, especially during seasons
where the low quarters in foot dressing pre-.
dominates
Missea's Isle Thread Hose, ell sizes. Price
25c. Growing more popular every day with
season.
Ladies open work Black Lisle Thread H ose,
sizes to 9H. Price 35c. Summer heat is
unknown to portion Of the body if encased
with these delightful feeling summer hose.
Mems Black and Tan Half Hose, Price
12hc Always in demand and always the
same price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

Thomas Rhoads, Gentol field, o., writes: Il
suffered from piles seven or eight years No
remedy gave me relief until DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salvo, less than a box OF which porma-
nenily cured me- Soothing, healing, per-
fectly harmless. Beware of counterfoits.
Edgar WsrHeld. ir, corner King and Pitt
of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
LOCAL MATTERS.

,nu rises tomorrow at 4:55 a. m. and
.cts # 7:19 High water at I'll a. IN.
and 80 p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21


Tan Shoes.
So Ladies' Tan Shoes So 80
81 90 Ladies' Tan Shoes Sl.79.
50 Ladies' Tan Shoes 81 80.
$3.50 Ladies' Tan Shoes CSC.
Clothing.
81 Mems White Duck Trousers CSC.
So Mems Crash Suits 81 .16
So Mems Black Cord suits SO 40.
$1.25 Boys Knee Pants 69c
25c Knee Pants lie.
SOC Wool Kree Pants 3Sc.
Mems Or sh Trousers 39c.
Mems Crash Goats 39c.
Ladies Garments.
Toe Lades' Navy Figured Wrappers 49c.
69c Ladies' Light Figured Wrappers 49c.
69c Black Lawn Shirt Waists 39c.
soc Fancy Shirt Waists 39c.
SOC Corsets 39c.
25c Unlaundered Shirt Waists 19c.
25c Fancy Hosiery 12lhc.
15c Fancy Trimmed Vests, sample lots, &c.
1Oc Fancy Trimmed Vests sc.
Gents Furnishings.
15c Suspendera DC.
SOC Suspenders 25c
80 and 75c Silk Shirts 39c.
Toe Night Shirts soc.
25c Polka Dot Socks 12ic.
SOC Link Buttons 25c.
SOC Shirt Studs 25c.
SOC Balbriggan Underwear 25c.
75c Fancy Trimmed Underwear soc.
1Oc Fancy White Silk Hankerchiefs sc.
12ic Fancy Bows &c.
Trunks and Satchels.
Second Floor
Canvas covered with steel loo ks from 50 up.
Zinc covered from CSC up.
k aufnn a m S
Combination Store,
4oo-4o2 King Street.
We close at 7 D. nj. sharp, Saturdays ex-
cepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

OF grain aud prices are unchsngei. Country
Produce Is also quiet,
Baltimore Cattle Market. July 20. Beef
Cattle.-The offerings Mt the yards this week
number nearly the same as last week. but the
general quality of the receipts is scarcely up
to that of last week, fewer sales being record
cd at or near last weeks top figures, with
smaller number of equally rs good stock as
then and moro of the common grades. Prices
of Beef Cattle this week ranged as follows:
Best ......................... So 90 D %
Generally rated first quality. ~ 30
Medium or good fair quality. ) 40 90
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Observation-Disclosures. , % : %
Of tho Cattle received 1l04 camo from
Virginia.
Sheep and Lambs The market for sheep
and lambs is very slow. cid sheep are
shade off from Monday and lambs Is .1.c low
or than they were thon. We quote old sheep
at 2s4c and a few extra at 4l2c per ID.
Lambs 4a5;i..c per ID, and few extra shade
higher.
Swine Tho market is strong at Mondays
quotations, with light nearby hogs 15a2Oc
per 100 lbs gross higher than they were then.
Far Western hogs sold at 81 90s5 per 100
lbs gross light weights from nearer points
light pigs SO. SOa4, and roughs at $3a3 80
per 100 lbs
Fresh Cows-The market is slow with full
offerings, and the supply fully equal to the
demand, at $;20al5 per head with q few OK
ira q, $50 per head
Calves.-Veals are dull, with the offerings
ample and prices unchanged since Monday;
viz: 4a6c per ID.
Chicago Cattle Market. July 90 Cattle
The demand for cattle was slow at the re.
cent decline; fancy grades brought SO ga
choice steers 80 5O45.TO, mediums Soa5. ~,
beef steers 81 50a4.9 bulls $2.S0a4.5O,
cows end heifers $365a4 Western fed
81. 65s5.63, Teas steers $3.5Oa5 20, and
calves $i.25aG 70. Hoes-The supply OF
hogs was greater than the demand and prices
declined 10a15c; fair to choice $4.37 l2a
81 2Oa4. so butchers $4.20a4.55, light
81. 25a4 80, pigs $3.75sa4 45. Sheep -
There vas an active Strengthening demand for
sheep at unchanged prices inferior to prime
sheep So 25a5 25, Western rangers SD GOA
4 90, rams So 5Oa3.30, ewes So 50a4 .25 A;
yeariings 81 50a5.50, and spring lambs
3.15a6.JO
New York Cattle Market. July 90
Beeves--trade limited; ordinary to good
steers 81 SOa5. 40, bulls $3s3.30, cows So 10
a3 40 per 100 lbs. Calves-veals firm to
15c higher; buttermiks almost nominal;
, veals $4a6. rs ; buttermilks 1925 per 100
lbs. Sheep and Lambs-sbeep very dull;
lambs firm top grades 1Oa15c higher; COM
! mon to prime sheep $3a4.60 per 100 lbs ;
ordinary 10 choice lambs $5.35a6. So; one
car 81 10 per 100 lbs. Hogs-market firm
at S4 s5a5; decE Of Western sold at 81 80
ner 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
WHITE PARASOLS.

We show full assortment of dainty White
Silk Parssols, in all the latest effects, and
name rs special values the following;
White China Silk Parasols, plain and hem
stitched; neat handles.
S1.00 and $3.50 Each.
White silk Parasols, with silk or chiffon
rutlles; worry choice effects.
Il 80 to $500 Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
DRY GOOD~
0Rv GOODS
s { M NJ r " ANTS

Can be supplied at our establishment in a
large variety of thin fabrics suitable for hot
weather wear
Lawns SC, Sc, 124c and l5c
We make window display of the balance
of our Koechlins French organizes at l5c.
They make a very dainty dress and are
great bargain.
All kinds of white goods are very much
used Our lines are complete on them. In
dia linen for lining Sc; for dresses loo, l21c,
l5c and 25c Persian lawns zoe, Csc and
81. Batiste from l5c to 373c.
Wash chifons and white organizes. A
large line of piques for skirts. Ginghams
for dresses and waists at &c and lOc.
Percales and madras for waists.
For the housekeeper ready.made sheets
and pillow cases at very low prices
Our bargain-98c for white spreads ready
hemmed, extra size.
For the traveler-trunks, telescopes, bags
and dress suit cases.
Merchant Tailoring Department Well sup
piled with serges and fancies. Suits prompt
ly delivered. Prices very low.
&oNE PRICE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
TF OF WANT

IF -OU WANT
FRS CL4SS WALL PAPER, WINDOW
SHADES AND MOSQUITO NETS
go to the old reliable store, 612 King street.
jy14 I'm JOHN P. CLARKE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

5, EATHER fRoBABILITIRs.-For this
-.ton generally fair tonight and Saturday :;
81, Excessive temperature for two or three
+.r.. variable windS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
MACHINE HADE FRUIT JARS.

These jars are smooth around the tops and
same thickness, and without The weak place
often found in the handmade jars. They
are nicely packed, one dozen in partition
case, with opener. Quarts per dozen doc
half gallons per dozen Csc.
JELLY TUMBLERS with tin tops 25c pcr
dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
DRY GOODS.
Refers and Dresses.

Childrens Pique Coats, white and colors,
trimmed with embroidery and insertion; also
plain styles, trimed with braid.
81 90 Each.
Regular price, 81 so.
Chiilr,n's Piqnc Recfo's. large collar trim
med W tn embroidery and insprtion-white.
pink, and blue.
So 90 Each.
Regular price, So so.
Childrcn's White Pique Sailor Suits, trim.
med with hands Of colored pique tie to match.
So rs Each.
Regular price, $3.50.
Children's Piquc and Pine Bingham Guimpe
Dresses trimmed with insertion and en-
broidery-pretty effects
So IS Each.
Regular price, $3.50.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
Alexandria Market. July 81.

The market closed quiet with light receipts
OF grain and prices are unchanged. Country
Produce is also quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
Shirt Waist Surprises.
Skirt Bargains.

NHr DdR SdIIIS,
Linen Skirts which were 75c, are now $780,
Linen skirta which were 3d.. are now
$149.
Linen Skirts which were i.25, are now
CSC.
Covert Skirts $1.25 now $50.
Covert Skirts 81. now S9c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

A Fine Collection of Stylish
and Up-to-Date Costumes
In Linen which weretS2 SO, can now bo
bought for $23e.
In Blue Duck which were 1929, can now
be bought for $2.49c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-04
The Saturday
Bargain Day

is the weekly comfort Tor
quick wants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-04
HOARD OF HEALTH NEEDS MONEY
4 Thousand Cases of smnil-PoX ana
No Funds To Fight IL.

The state Board Of Health is in great
need Of funds with which to combat small
pox. There is little or no money in the
treasury at the disposal OF the board, yet
Dr. Paulus A. Irving, secretary OF the
Board of Health, is authority for the
statement that there are about LODI cases
Of smallpox I'm Virginia, the disease being
chiefly confined 20 a district east OF "a
lire running north and south from Rich
mond There are cases at Crewe, ana
Culpeper. also. Norfolk. Portsmouth,
Newport News, and Alexandria are sur
fering the most. A case at Temperance
Vile. Accomac county is also reported.
Frequently the board has been In the
same predlcament as that in when 1t IS
at present. Nearly every year 1t mas had
To contend with smallpox IN some sec
ton Of the state. Last winter menin-
gifts was epidemic IN some sections or
Virginia. but it was not possible for the
board to make any careful investigation
OF the disease. As soon as "a case OF sus-
pected smallpox makes IT'S appearance
the board is notified and has the case in
vesugated. The lack Of funds makes in
vestigation difficult.