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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18
TO-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS.
The Transvaal.

Pretoria, via Delagos Bay, Oct. IS
The Borrs have occupied Taunes, be-
tween Vryburg and Kimberly, without
opposition.
Capetown, Oct. lS.-Cronje, COM
manding the attacking force at MAZE
king, continues to shell that place. TIE
reports of losses on either SIDE are not
confirmed.
The further advance OF the Beers in.
to Natal is being delayed by the failure
of their transportation service. It is
bell we'd that fapkipg force from the
Transvaal intends to threaten Grey
town, considerable distanc southeast
of Ladysmith, but not far from the
railroad from the coss'.
CapetoWn, Oct. 18.-Orange Free
State troops have defeated a small
British force at RivertoD, north of Kim
berly. Two OF the British were cap
tured. The Beers have cut off Mafe-
kings wa!r supply. A report from
Boer sources says that the Trausvaal
lost sixty burghers killed and wounded
in the fighting about Mafeking. q
sharp engagement took place at Rath-
labama station, north of the town.
General Sir George White, command
ing the British forces in Natal. has re-
fused to arm natives who wished TO
fight against the Beers.
Cspstown, Oct. 1S-The natives in
Zululand are arming and the Zulu
chief. Dimzalu. says be is unable to re
strain his people. 1t is expected the
Zllus will unite q b The SWazis to the
north, art both tribes will help he
British. Zululand Is northeast of Ma
tai and like Swaziland, to the north,
borders on the Transvas.
Pretoria, Oct 1S.-A white flag hav.
ing been hoisted at Mafeking, Boer
envoy was sent TO see il it meant sur
rerder. The envoy was detained six
hours by the British, and then sent
hack. The siege continues. The Beers
are using Krupp guns in the attack
on Mafeking. Lieutenant Colonel Ba
den Powell is laying temporary track
from the town 80 that an armored train
may be run out to the defense
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

COUNTY SUPERVISORS AT the re-
cent meeting of the county supervisors
Acting Commonwealth Attorney Car
lin was instructed to draft special bill
to he presented to the next State legis-
iature which would enable the county
to adVertise and sell all land returned
III The county for deliquent taxes. 1t
is estimated by TIE board that in the
neishborhood OF $4,000 is due the coun
ty on such deliquents, and it is desirable
that the county have this fund at its
disposal for the Improvement of roads
and other matters.
A communication from Mr.. Frank
Hume was read offering to donate a
forty foot road connecting ST. Elmo
with Mt. Vernon avenue, called Hume
avenue" Commonwealth Attorney
Cnrlin was ordered to prepare the nee
esslry deed for the ssid road. Mr.
Hume also donated sufficient stone to
macadam re the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18
From Manila.

Manila, Oct, 1S.-Geperal Lawton
began his northern movement from
Arayat last night when battalion of
the 22nd Infantry, under Major Ball.
ance assisted by Maccabsbe scouts, ad
venced and crossed the Pampanga
river, marching in the direction of San
Isidro. The Americans captured San
Isidro last May, but like the rest of this
territory, it was afterward abandoned.
Eight miles from the Pampapga river
the American advance captured the
town of Cabiao. Aeuinaldo is reported
to be ct Tarlac, with a strong force of
which he is said to be personal in com.
mand. Lawton's advance on Terlac
will probably be broad swing from
San Isadro northw st, clearing the
country. The Americans are bandit
capped by inadequate transportation
facilities. Supplies were to have been
brought up the Rio Grande to San
Isidro as base, but the river is fast
dwindling to shallow stream. Horses
and mules will have to be employed
and those are scarce. LaWton com.
msnds force of 1000 men.
Manila. Oct. 1S.-General Otis has
received communication alleged to
have come from the Filipino general,
Pho Del Pillar, offering to surrender his
army, &C., for a consideration. Ac.
cording to the message, General Pillar,
will refrain from attacking Manila for
$50, 900; for S250,000 he will surrender
after sham battle, aud for the sum of
100000 he will not only surrender but
will capture Aguinaldo and secure the
overthrow Of the instruction. Gene.
rsl Otis is not inclined to regard these
alleged pre- posals seriously. General
Pillar, is known to be somewhere
in the north, probably near San Mateo.
General Lawton is in camp tonight
near Cabiao. BatsoE's Maccabebe
scouts today captured San Mateo and
took Filipino captain ard lieutenant
prisoners. They also captured num-
Der of rifles.
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Eoreign News.

London, Oct. 18-It was announced
in Parliament today that the govern
ment expects to call out part of the
militia reserve for garrison duty in Eng
land.
In the House of Commons today Mr..
Philip Stanhope, radical, criticised the
conduct OF the Apglo-Boer negotiations
and dwelt on the fact that the authors
of the Jameson raid had never been
punished.
Paris, Oct. 1S-Tbe Echo de Paris
revives the rumor that PRICE Henry
OF Orleans is engaged to the Princess
Mercedes, eldest sister of King Alfonso,
OF Spain.
Cologne, Oct. IS The Cologne Ga
este says that Emperor William will
vst England on November Is accom-.
panied by Prince Albert, OF Schleswig-
Holstein.
Paris, Oct. 1s-The Cabinet has decided
not to prosecute General MERCER for irregu-
larltes in tho prosecution of the first Drey-
" London. Oct 1s.-Tha supplementary
army estimate is officially announced to be
100000 pounds and $4,000 men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

PERsoNAL.-The engagement is an.
nounced of Miss Florence King Mis-.
bett, of Savannah, Ga, to Captain P.
7. Msrye, son of State Auditor Marye,
and formerly captain of Company Q,
Fourth Virginia infantry. The we'd
dag will be in the spring.
Mr.. John Barley, who was badly bit
Ten by supposed mad dog about two
weeks ago, returned last night from
New York where he underwent treat.
ment at the Pasteur Institute. He has ex!
psrienced no bad results from the bite,
aud his friends are glad TO hear of his
recovery. Mr.. James Rowland, who
also took the Pasteur treatment, is exa
pected home tor light.
Mr. c. w. O'Meara has received a
letter from Rev. T. n. Rice at Atlanta,
saying that the report that he was i'll
Is incorrect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

WEDDINGs.-The marriage of Mr..
flarance X Howard to Miss Mary
lilR. French will take place tonight at
Christ Church at half past eight O'Clock.
Ghe ceremony will be performed by
Rev Bergman Green and Rev. Robert
Patton, of Roanoke. Miss Eleanor
French, sister of the bride, will be maid
II honor aud the bridesmaids will be
l.lisses Minnie and Sue Spiller, Of
Wyibeyile; Roberta Ansley, Bessie
use, Kit Pauldiug, of Washington;
Ellen Rntiin, of Danville; Margaret
ami Sally Patton, of BIacksburg. Mr..
G. Powell Mnnigerode will act as best
man and the ushers will be DR.. Hugh
Mcclure, DR., T. B Cochran, Major
Rudolph Dickens, U. S. Marine Corps,
and Messrs Richard Gibson, Charles
Stuart, Geo NJ. Carter, ] A. Washing.
ton and Edgar NJ. Young, of Fred
erick5burg
Among the other weddings to take
place tonight in which AlexandriaI s
are Interested are those of Mr.. Court
land H. Smith and Miss Carlyle F.
Hertert in Baltimore; Mr.. VIM. Wat
lies and Miss Mary Lippett in Berry
vile, and MIR. Benedict a Milburn and
Mis- florence T. Brooke, in Wash.
ingtOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

FINED TEN DoLLARs.-William
Reed, colored living 10 upper Duke
street, early last night assaulted hi
wife, and subsequently, telephoned tie
police headquarters that man named
Jackson had killed man named
Thomas. Several policeman went to
the place and satisfied themselves that
no such thing had happened. as Thomi q
and Jackson were seen shortly alter :
ward, but neither of them appeared to
be hurt in the least The police are OF
the opinion that Reed is victim OF
mania potu, and in one of bis de-
iiFiums imagined ne saw murder com.
miited. This morning he was fined
$40 for asssulting his wife. The re-
ported murder caused some excitement
last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18
Mrs. McMurran was sister of Mr.. A.
ii. Thomson, of this city.


The WIDOW BRowN.-Laughter is
batter than medicine, and in "The
Real Widow B.own" not an Instant is
permitted to pass uuenlivened by
mirth. Accord & to the plot, a
mssquerading young man personates
an attractive widow in manner to
discourage the attentions of an old
deacon, in order to get into the good
ernces of his two comedy daughters,
and, the complications which follow
are extremely ludicrous. Uacommonly
good specialties are introduced and add
to the general enjoyment and merri-
meut. The excellent attraction will
be pres ented at the Opera House to-
morrow night, and special orchestra of
II pie Cos has been engaged for the &C.
casion.
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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 out 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 aud
running sores. 1t stimulates liver, kid
neys and bowels, expels poisons. helps
digestion, builds up the strength. Only
so cents. Sold by E. S. Leadbeater
& Sons, Druggist, Guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

.c,.CpyrENNIAL NOTES.
oS| vi fbs txecunve, fna"ce and
'ae' ~ c,m.ni.'ees If the sesqui-cen-
t7u',. ,as h d Yesterday evenihg
'''", "ommittec was appointed to DRAFT
i a of thanks to those who aid
FT'v ,ba committee in various ways. t. be
''soorted at the next meeting, on Fiji
'lS Ta ., question Of the disposition of
..a sutnIus funds Gf there be any) was
s, ~, and Mr.. George Il. Hill, in a
n naar sneecb, presented the claims of the
1sirmary. DR.. Smith advocated pre-
ming .. the stenogrspher with testi'
,"or;aI for Der uDlirine services, and al
'l ,snoke fAvorat'y of the Iafirmsry AID
=, rJ' me ladies' Mon lament Fund. M.
I,icbberc represented the claims of the
3:'narrasrten. Mr. Kemper also repre-,
'sn,s1 the Kiat e garlen Claims. Tie
i,di4s OF the 4 .sociated CON mi,tee we're
, oue.,ed TO meet the ex cutive COM
,,ir.e a headquarters to receive the
thanks Of the committee.
resolution was adopted expressing
,bapks 10 the press of the country for
,nelr most valuable assistance in max.
,oothe Alexandria sesqui-centennial the
,uccess it was, and tor the fattering
mad truthful reports made of the cele-
hraiOn.
The meeting adjourned until Friday
ii Sp. N.
The demard for sesqui centennial
badges has been so great that the com
,uittee has authorized the printing Of
100 more to be known as souvenir
l,adges, if ordered by citiz sns this week.
he price, with Washington's medal
Ion. will oe 50cts; OF without the por.
Ialt. y cts each This will be the last
opportunity to secure these souvenirs,
tnd orders must be sent in to headquar-
RS before Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18
China and the United States.

Philadelphia, Oct. 1S--Wu Ting
Fang. Minister from China to the
United States, spoke before the Inter.
national Commercial Congress today on
trade between the United S ates and
China He said, among other things !!
aNow that the United States has prac-
t;callg become our neighbor by its re-
cent ACQUISITION OF the Philippines, the
nrospect for trade between China a. d
the United States is brighter than ever,
and I should not be surprised If under
favorable conditions and not retarded
by unwise methods, the trade will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

DEATH OF MRS. McMURRAN Mrs.
M E. McMurran, wife of DIR. +. M.
McMurran, died at Orange yesterday
AFTERNOON OF paralysis, aged about 90
Years. Deceased was daughter of the
late A. Thomson, a former prominent
merchant of Orange, and was highly
esteemed lady. She had been partially
paraiyzed for eighteen months, hut was
taken much worse last Thursday. A
husband and daughter survive her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

fofIOE COURT Justice Joseph S.
beach presidin9.-The following cases
We're disposed OF this morning:
John Bryant, colored, charged with
olsorderly conduct, was fined $3.50
Nm. Reed, colored, charged with
sSSSuliing and beating Maria Reed,
Was fined $40.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and warm with rain until ! o'clock.
Two prisoners and three dodgers were
al the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18
The Annette 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 insures perfect health
and great energy. Only 25 cents at E
S. Leadbeater & Sons's, drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18
Shafter and Sampson.

San Francisco, Oct. Is Gen. Shafter
in discussing Rear Admiral Sampson's
charges, regarding the Cuban cam
paigD, yesterday said : captain Chad
wick was with me the day that sent
the demand for surrender, but the de-
mand was not sent upon bis advice nor
with his material assistance. de wrote
the message that was sent, but what ne
wrote was copy of my demand. The
handwriting was his and the form OF
address, but it is foolish to say that ne
made the demand for surrender upon
Toral. Rear Admiral Sampson has at
tackled me before, and perhaps he does
so again because remained silent, but l
can hardly believe that an officer OF his
rank would descend to personalities
against an officer of my rank"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

doubled or trebled in few years." He
deplored the Chinese exclusion act.
The speaker advocated the establish
ment of an institution similar to the
Philadelphia Commercial Museum at
some Chinese port.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

Eat plenty. Kodol Dyspepsia euro will d.
gest 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 Wsr6eld, jr., corner King and
Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18
The Marketa.

New York, Oct 19.-The market closed
a. follows: Whoat-Dec 7Oha71; May -.
Corn-Dec 3Oas May. Oats-Dec 22as.
Georgetown, Oct. 18-Wheat 66a71.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18
MONETARY AND COMMnkGlAL

New York, Oct. 1S.-Thc stock market
this morning opened moderately active with
prices showing small changes. Tho general
market was sustained somewhat by the OK.
pectation of easier time money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

IF you scour the world you will mover find
a remedy equal to One Minute Cough Cure"
says Editor Facklcr. of the Micsnopy, Fla,
"Hustler" 1t cured his family of La Grippe
and saves thousands from pneumonia. bron-
chitis, croup,and all throat and lung troubles.
Edgar Wsr6eld, il, cornor King and Pitt
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

.,rHER rRoBAB1LITIEs.--For this
a. 80 tonight and Thursday; ooler to-
s'cl II. i lipbt to fresh nos;hwes'orly winds,
LINING i,., variable
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LOCAL MATTERS.

.,so. tomorrow at GAL 8. IN. and
M i'? US High water at 1856 a. nj.
~ S17 =. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18
Board of Directors of the
IN YrcrnrNIf DDEUJNn nON

NOTICE.-The Board of Directors of the
~ Che. HEURICH BREWING COM
PANY at thor meeting October 10. 1899,
declared dividend of SIX PEI CENT. on
the capital stock of the company. payable on
and after NOVEMBER J., 1899, at the
branch office of the company. corner 26th
and Water streets, n. W.. in the city of Wash
ineton, D. C. The books of the comIany for
the transfer of stock will be closed from DC.
tober IL to November 4, 1899, both in.
elusive.
oc17 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18
Mr. Rrvan travelled 400 hundred

Mr.. Bryan travelled 400 hundred
miles around Kentucky yesterday
and made number of speeches
in support of Goebel, the de-
mocrstic candidate. He told his
hearers that Kentucky was a pivotal
State and that its action would indicate
the success of the national ticket. He
roundIy denounced the Candidacy of
John Young Brown, and said he was
he tool of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad for the purpose of electing the
republican nominee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

1T did me more good than anything ever
used. My dyspepsia was of months stand
ing after eating it was terrible. Now I i'm
welin writes 8. 3. Keener, Hoieington, Kas.,
of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests Whist you
cat. Edgar Warield, IT,, corner King and
Pitt atraets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18
Boys New School Suits.
Imported HandkerchiefS.

We announce the receipt of our new fall i'm
portation of Mems aud Womens Fine Irish
Linen Handkerchief, with hand embroider-
ed initials. The goods aleIur usually fire and
smooth and while the prices are the same as
list year, the Handkerchief are superior in
every repect. All letters are represented.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-18

DRY GOODS.
Woodward & L0throp
10th, 18th and F StS., N. W.
A Special Showing of Direct Fall
ImpOrtatiOnS
In Exquisite LaceS and GauzeS,
Personally selected by the head of our Lace
Department, in Paris. Brussels, and switzer-
land.
Point ARABIC, Tenise, Point Luxeil. Rem.
aissance. Guipure, Crochet, Arabian, and Gu.
ny, All.overs, Galoons and Flouncings.
also Filct Jet Persian, Spangcd and APP.
pliquc Robes ard Fringed Lace..
Also TUNES of Etapine and Vonso Lace.
Also appli, alton and Embroidered Nets and
Mousselines.
Alto Real Rose Point, Duche3se and APP.
pliQuo LAGOS.
Exclusive Novelties, not to DO seen olse-
| where.
First floor.
--:o:-
FariS Millinery.
There's dash, style, high art about
Partisan Millinery that is recognized the
world over. This is especially true of this
falls styles.
Mourning Millinery and Chidren's Milf
merry are special features with Us this scason-
eaeh of which we show in separate section,
apart from the fancy goods.
THIS WEDNESDAY
IMPORTED FANCY WINGS,
| In black, castor, grsys, violet, pink, blue, nle
and various pretty mixtures-very handsome
aud shspely.
Soc to S1.75 Each.
Second floor.
Boys New School Suits.
Attention ts called to the following excel
lent values in Boys New Suits and Trou' ers
specially desirable for school and general
rough wear:
$50 Wool Suits doub'c breasted. good pat
terms In gray checks aud stripes; very ser.
vice BILE for school and rough wear; sizes
to 16.
Special price, 81 so each.
lot of Navy Blue and Fancy Cheviot
Pants, made of good. ser0itcabc material. in
pretty patterns; sz's 3 to 16.
Special price, SOC pair.
Third floor.
Imported HandkerchiefS.
We announce the receipt of our new fall i'm
portation of Mems and Wonen's Fine Irish
Linen Handkerchiefs, with hand embroder-
ed initials. The goods a,eIur usually fire and
smooth snd while the prices are the same as
list year, the Handkerchief are superior in
every repect. All letters are represented.
First floor.
mrGoODs DELIVERED IN ALEXAN.
DRIA.
Woodward y Lothrop,
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W..
WASHINGTON, d. c.
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Alexandria Market. Oct. IS.
The grain market is very quiet with light
offerings and quotations remain unchsngei.
Country produce is also quiet.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-23
Grapes Ripened by Lightning.
From On. Yinn,anoris Trib,u.

sr. JOSEPH. Mich. Aug. 2o.-visitation by light
ming has proved Q blessing in disguise to grape
growers in the Ridge district. miles from this
city Bolts which descended upon their vineyards
two weeks ago brought rpenine to the green fruit
instead of the ruin every feared. result the
fruit is now on the market three weeks before tho
usual time and il selling at double the price realized
for last years growth.
Here In q chance for . great invention"
said one of tho 3ubilant vineyard owners. "f
electricity will do this. what is the uso
Of waiting for lightning which may never
GOMEZ genius who could oontrive some means Of
sending o ripening electric current through our
vines at the proper time would realize fortune
from his ingenuity"
Grape growers in and this city have been puz-
lied for the last week to understand how tho ship-
ments Of luscious fruit could DO made from the Ridge
district while their vines still Weighted with
green grapes. The explanation was given by Ridge
district rover yesterday and ample conhrmatory
testimony was easy TO The grapes of tho
Warden variety. and now readily bring is cents
basket against cents last year.