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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08
oARNEcrE's OFFICE.
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London, August lord au'Y ,,n,,ss
Scotland, the Right Hon. A. .,,nosi
Q. C., replying in the house 81 IA.
today to question OF Mr.. cu''r n.,.a,
Parnellite member for Nor.n rot ~
said If Mr.. Andrew Carnegie h ~ could y
naturalized British subjecI SSeatherIsii'
act as justice of the peace u so inst w
shire, to which office he has
appointed. IA NJ I'D 2
The lord advocate also say ssss sSttf
knowledge OF the facts IN inc Mr or
he saw in the newspapers 'n ssouty ljss'l
negie had been appointed : 'shethef ~
tenant. He was not aware ~ IA VI
Carnegie was naturalized or NJ ,ord W.
doubtedly the chancellor o. ,.rces -
ant did not know the circum'
they made the appointment.
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Cause. HI. Fr.ena. Anxiety.

Tyler Courier
It looks as IL Governor Hogg will never
show refinement. He has been In New
York for some time and to the chagrin and
regret OF his friends in Texas eats pie with
a knife. Tho people OF Texas have prided
thev could 10 give him opportunity 10 learn
manners, and now their reward comes in
the shape OF report from New York
City that the ex-governor and the pride
OF Texas is there ana that he eats pie
with a knife when fork is the regula-
ton weapon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

Of tho Golden Fleece and Of Charles v on the
breast, and his shoes with diamond buckles.
H. X. MackInder. reader in geography at
the University of oxford. has started for AZ
RIGA as the leader Of an expedition whose pur-
pose is to mako a thorough study OF Mount
kenia. He intends to establish camp at a
height Of about 5000 feet. and from this
point as base to make complete examlna
tion OF the summit and slopes of the noun
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POLITICAL SITUATION rnPRosi'
The Financial Situation, hoWe'V'
Is StfIl Critical.

SIIll SEitA~ce' -
Port au Prince. Hayti, August
news has been received here irom 81. -.
Domingo. In Hayti the political s''u''
has improved. All persons though r.
BILE OF taking part in Revolutionary us \,
ment have been arrested or have . svsss
refuge in the consulates. the so .'sn,.rrr
is treating the prisoners win l,. elsg St,.s
owing TO the intercession OF uni1ea So
Minister Powell. .A.vs b
The financial situation here. nows' "A.
still critical. Pour parleurs on aS ,rn,s,
ject have passed between tine sv' ~ IA,
and Minister Powell. who ASSURED &, Wv su,r,,.
listers that loan with suitable t = b
tees could certainly be fioasea e,,,y sess
United States. The only difficulty ssl
to be the control of the cas.o a.s mop.,
those who are willing to advance III Is1 d
demand in return for the loan. NJ n
to the present has been REFUSED use X Porsl
government of Haytl, but M. q N
hopes to persuade the ministers
way.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08
49,. wrn visit the Pope.

London. August S.-The Rome CORES
pondent OF the Daily Mail says that Ad-
miral Dewey will arrive there on We'd
nesday and he has asked an audience of
the nope. According to the same corr
respondent, the admiral Will visit Lon-
anr hrfore returning to the United States.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08
MoLe.n secured Luca. County.

Toledo. August 1.-THE results'f today's
democratic primaries indicate that John
r.. Mclean has secured the Lucas county
delegation to the State convention. In
contested precincts Mr.. Mclean secured
all delegates.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

sensational interview with Dewey may be
expected from every European point he
touches. field like that can be worked SO
easily-if the correspondents imagination
fails. even the home office can furnish the
Cessary co1y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08
p...rnot,ye Tornado. :,

A Destructive tor ~ -
Kingston. Jamaica, August ! l,,o1k
and OF Dominica. In the le ssoe
reports that a terrific TORNADO .n,lllg
ing over there this afternoon =, ~ 4.
west northwest and heading Al ~
Shipping along the tnrsssS,eaa
timely warned by the
bran IA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

The yellow fever situation remains encour-
aging in Virginia. The cleanliness about the
Soldiers home has undoubtedly prevented A
terrible death list there. The governments
homes and barracks and reserves are always
kept as clean Gs they can be made.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

General ToraI was acquitted Of the charge
OF too hastily or unnecessarily surrendering
Santiago. From official Investigations on
both sides It appears that not solitary blum
der was committed during the Spanish Ameri-
can war by any officer or official OF either
army or government This is an unparalleled
record.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

union Of the Texas and Oklahoma cowboys
will be held at ouanah from August % to Sep
TENDER 1. The entire Panhandle will be rep
resented on this occasion. and four days OF
royal sport are promised. The Post acknowi-
edges receipt Of an invitation to DO present
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

1t appears, after ALL that the new role or
the United States as a world power has great
ly alarmed Europe and that new combinations
and precautions for safety are being discussed
over there. Until we get n big navy. however,
none of the frst-class powers need take the
buck ague
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

Hack republic lie predicted for Cuba--a
larger Hayu II 1t will draw the idle, the
worthless. the adventurous and vicious ne
Eroes from our Southern States. let us give
Cuba free government at oncel
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

Now that the cleaning up movement has
been well started in this city. there must be
no let-up or abandonment in or OF the work.
1t 10 two or three months until frost. and we
all remember that our troubles in 1897 came
not until September.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

II must be understood that the acquittai OF
To- al Is not an indirect Endorsement Of Shat
ter. but OF his stan officers and generals who
Kept him from retrcating before q beaten
enemy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

The new Dreyfus trial promises to furnish
France with the greatest dramatic event wit
noss.d for many seasons past The theme OF
the play is Justice and civil rights, and upon
the anal denouement will largely rest the flu
ture of France
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

There will be little sympathy from any
quarter with the vicious and turncoat New
York sun during its strike troubles The sen
timont will rather be, 'iay on McDun." etc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

In case of defeat. the Filipinos, or rather
TagaIs. win It Is reported, purchase small
island of tho Forth coast OF Borneo from an
English company and settle on 1t under
British protectcrate. This is good news. Won
acr II this government couldn't come to terms
with them now by agreeing to purchase the
island for them7 We certainly don't want
another century Of savage warfare
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

II Is particularly gratifying to note that the
University OF Texas is recognizing Its own
graduates In recent additions to tho faculty.
Al a recent meeting of the board OF regents,
tLiee young Texans, all graduates OF the uni
versity were elected to responsible posi-
tons--Dr. Leonard III. Dickson, from Gle
burne: d. II. Y. Benedict, from Eliasvills, in
Young county, and DR.. Daniel A, Penick,
reared in Austin. Since graduating from the
University of Texas, each one has pursued ad-
vlneed work in Northern universities anu
each has received the degree of doctor OF phi
iosophy--Dr. Dickson from the University of
Chicago, DR.. Penick from Johns Hopkins uni
versity and DR.. Benedict from Harvard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

The fourth annual meeting OF the Hards-
man County Fair association and the nrst re-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

1t was reserved for bridgeport, Conn. to
furnish tho most appalling and striking acct
dent Of the year, when loaded trolley car
jumped a uestle, fell bottom side up and
killed nearly forty people. And to think that
this accident was the result OF the company's
st'nslness OF earolessness in failing to place
guard rails along the trestle track! The dam
age suits VIII probably teach the company
valuable lesson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08
Tho Waco Times. Herald notes that:

The Nashville and New orleans papers are
calling for asphalt. Waco people should Join
be abated.
Houston's streets are being laid with asphalt
and arc the admiration OF the State. BY the
time the automobiles supplant horses Hous-
ton will have the proper kinds OF streets.
Houston always leads.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

MIR. Bryan is going UP to the neck In the
Kentucky fight, II one thing more than an-
other distinguishes Mr.. Bryan. It is courage
OF convictions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-08

is Canada preparing to break into the Union
under Un,'ol States military escort?
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- 10y 49,. sesT. THS ~ sy = ., d sCsr
suasi-weoKLy POST. us Coils. ~ Week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

PERsoNAL.-Gen. w. H. Payne, Mr.
Eppa Hunlon aud Mr.. Edmund Burke
we're in the city today.
Mr.. Harry Hanlzmon is quite sick at
his home on north Royal street.
Dr. ). VIM. Wheat, surgeon of one
OF the netherlands line OF steamers. is
IN TIE city on snort visit to his old
home and many friends.
MIR. E; J. Eggburn, of Culpeper, will
succeed Mr.. ID. W. Sale, resigned, as
deputy collector at the internal revenue
office in this city.
MIR. john Hunter, an aged and we'll
Known citizen who was stricken with
paralysis recently, isreported to be bet
ter today,
MIR. f. E. Downham, who was hurt
by street car in Washington Friday
night, is not SO we'll today, having
spent restless night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13
LOCAL BREVIT!Es

The Epworth Leagne of the M. f. Churcl
south will give literary entertainment TO
| night
The warm weather came snddeuly, and to
DAY many persons were suffering with sprins
| fever.
The smallpox hospital was disinfected to
DAY and closed, there being no further use
for the building.
Ihe receipts of fish continue fair and prices
are unchanged since yesterday.
Mr. A. B. Graham has been asked to be q
candidate for supervisor in Jefferson district
in the county.
The meeting of the entertainment commit.
tee OF the Relief Hook and Ladder Company
will be held tonight
Senator Daniel is in Richmond to attend a
meeting of tho working committee of the Vir.
glnia Grand Lodge of Masons to arrange for a
washington centennial.
The suit to compel tho Southern Railway
Company 20 remove its tracks from Wilkes
street will, it is understood, como I'D before
Judge Nicol, Of the Circuit Court. on June / 3.
Mr.. Robert Fortner has deniod having
promised to build al electric road from Fair
fax courthouse to Manassas in event OF its
being built to Fairfax, which now is by no
means an assured fact.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing.
ton yesterday to William p Stortz and Lille
RoSey, both of Fairfax county; Mitchell Rob.
inson, of Falls Church, and Isabella TilmsD,
OF West Fails Church, and to Frank nj. Duley
and Besso c. Lylos. of Alexandria.
Corporal Conway, of St. joseph, who spent
last summer at Camp Alger rs . member Of
the Fourth Missouri is likely to be benefited
IN financial way as a direct result OF his ex-
perience there. De invented garbage croma.
tory, which he has recently secured patent
on aad from which he anticipates good re-
turns.
The first annual bal given last evening
undor tho auspices of the North West Social
Club, at /. o. o f. Hall on north Columbus
street, proved to be the most enjoyable affair
of its kind given so far this season Amidst
beautiful decorations many of Alcxandria's
Washingtons and Georgctown's sweetest
maiicns and their gallant partners danced
to the trains of fine music, till the small
hours bid them home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

AFRAID OF THE SMALLPoX.-One
day this week lady was hurryiug
out Henry street toward the South,
ern Railway depot. She had an anx.
lous look and appealed to a gentle
man who was passing at the time to
tell her whether or not there was any
smallpox on that street. The gentle
man assured her that no cases existed
on that street nor on any other thor
oughfare in the city. The lady, after
drawing long breath OF relief, said
Il am so glad 10 hear it. am a stran-
ger here and about to take train for
home, and in passing through the city
l experienced some apprehension con-
corning the disease"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

2lrrrrAL.-The political pot which
.,l u-4n simmering SINGS the opening
Mine municipal campaign has come to
. mg boil and the candidates for the
..r4rsl Offices to be filled and their
trends are making a most sctive can
r,.. The democratic primary which
MI about virtually settle the question
NJ Who are TO fill the city offices for the
e,mIas TWO years will be held next
Wednesday and from now till that day
HI sclga canvass will 60 on unceas-
.r,y Noi only are the candidates for
a-ro.lices at work, nut in number Of
...snce~ the candidates for members
a.,1e City Council are soliciting votes
and seem especially anxious to become
members of that august body. From
,,ya' conversations with the different
sr1,da.e- 1t would seem that all are
r,raia of election, which indicates
That the primary will be q close one,
En-. politics is an uncertain quantity
sai ex- Mayor STRAUSS definition of
Ills being generally accepted.
The republicans, it is understood,
r,y. postponed their call for conven-
ton d, consider the propriety OF NOM
mating city ticket, till after the dem
o,rs,ic primary. There is some talk OF
their nominating ex-Judge John
Catcher Tor Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

WEDDINGs.-A very pretty home
y5da.ng took place yesterday evening
s,ta- residence OF Alderman J. Il. n.
Cgrin. on north Columbus street, when
t.dsugnrer, Miss Mamie, became the
rieo Mr.. Lawrence Risheill. Rev.
J. Il. Butler, of the Baptist Church,
reformed the ceremony. The groom's
be.t man was Charles DAILY. Suisse
ql-aily reception was held. Mr.. and
ln. Rsneill will reside on north Co
-lmbus street.
Ms. Mary 7. Murphy, of this city
and Mr.. p. H. Desmond, OF Lynch
bury. were married yesterday evening
a.St. Mary's Church, Rev. Father Gut
Ter officiating. Mr.. Desmond's brother
III. Jerry Desmond, acted as best man
Ar. ana MIS- Desmond will visit Bos-
lou, New York, Philadelphia and Nor
blk and will then return to Lynch
ourg to live in Mr.. Desmond's ne"
louise on Daniels hill.
Vim. Wilkinson, of the police force
aud Mss Mary Underwood, daughter
Of Wm. Underwood, were married last
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

,v,rryr TICKET.-The follow.
~ ~, was found by Alderman Do
aE .,01 nile OF rubbish on one of the
DE- ~ If the city few days ago. It
'!'' .5s republican ticket used in the
"'' ',', 1857. and will be read with
'f''-' hy MI who remember the tur-
IF that period. The late Hugh
,', '..r, was the democratic candidate
-'', Tayor and he polled a majority of
''' ',, r5jre votes. The constitutional
'' ,o3ments granting suffrage to color
o,sn had not at that time been
81 ,,..ei by the legislature, the State
'' ', oot of the union. Tucker had
.,.- arse number of colored people,
w.. {es claimed a majority of the votes
'.. He accordingly proceeded to the
:, ..,, Office and demanded the keys.
u. stbam. however, like the late
-,i,,5 NJ Stanton, determined 10
.,, and told Tucker if he bothered
he would send him to jail.
r'1 were no further demands.
'' ~. Ticket. First Ward For Mayor,
... tn her; for auditor, T. A. Stouten-
.or ,uperiutendent of gas, w. w.
.,..-. t,r superintendent Of police, Thomas
.3...r. for clerk OF market, John Moore;
J.. ..,-.,r,tion attorney, 5. f. Beach; for sur
go.rrt Bell. jr for messurers of lum-
Ipp Fowler aud John Hodgkins; for
ana inspector of liquors, John Birrell;
...e,,or-. Thomas Davey and Peter c..
.t.,..a.-au. for collector OF taxes, northern
i.... GsorseC lIcwe>; for collector of taxes,
district, William Bushby; for meas
s-,e wool. Theodore Tced for aldermen,
s...-u.-l. t.. u. Harmon for councilmep.
,,,. .Ncazie. Samuel Baker, J. T. john
..r.td Robert Jaggard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
ABOUT MATTIN GS.

At this time we are making in our centre
show window handsome display of China
and Japan Mattings. This window display
gives only an outline sketch of the large va
Irietes we have on sale in our carpet room,
and while our mating business has very
largely increased, we have never in any sea-
son had so many styles of unusual excellence
Jas we now exhibit Buying mattings from
the largest importers and dealers gives us
peculiar advantages in handling this stock.
Jour prices range from l5c, by the piece for
jointless China mattings, to the finest select
ed straws made.
We have about SO E Moquette Rugs left
from the large auction purchase Of W & j.
Sloane's stock which we will close out at
$l.6O, and about one dozen Ne Plus Ultra
rugs, worth IS at S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13
Half Hose.

Mems Fancy Half Hose in huos sparkling
with gorgeous array of brightness. Price
12l1c
Mems Hcrms iorf Black Half Hose, thick
ness less weighty than previously sold. Price
12lbc.
Mems Hcrmsdorf Black Half Hose bodied
in cloth of cvcnncss combining prcsontability
and satisfactory wear. Price 25c The wear
of this hoso is vouchcd for by hundreds of
wesrors in this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13
Suspenders.

wonderful Suspender is the Atwood.
They never slip Off tho shoulder, pull apart
in tho hack pull buttons oil pants or wear
ont fast enough 10 suit the retailer. The
only stubborn wearing suspendor made Prices
never vary-25c and soc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13
Household Brushes

The best makes of Brushes for homo use
including Dust Brushes, Radiator Brushes,
Silver Brushes, Scrub Brushes, Furniture
Brushes, Paint Brushes, Whitewash Brushes,
Hand Scrubs, Stove Brushes, sink Brushes,
Hearth Brushe, Shoe Brushes, &c.
We call special attention to tho Wirc-drawn
Dust Brushes at Zoe each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

THE LIBRARY-Tfe following books have
been added to the library and will be ready
for subscribers tomorrow: 1000, wi. 20. Red
Men and White. owen Wister; 1000 al. 66.
A Ward in Chancery, Mrs Alexander; 1000
st 70. Sonny, Ruth McEnery Stuart; 1000
bu. II, No Gentleman, Clara Louise Burn
ham; 1000 no. 81, The Open Door, Blanche
w. Howard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13
BROOM SALE.
BiSSeIl's Garnet SweeperS.

We have just received our spring stock. and
call special attention to these two qualities:
Bissell's Best Cyco-besring Grand Rapids
Carpet Sweepers with the new improved
dust.proof axle tubes, $3.50 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

SrGRENDERED.-The two colored
men, Harris and Freeman, who are
wanted for assaulting Officer Roberts
on Monday night, went to the station
house this morning and gave them
selves up Their trial will be held at b
O. clock this evening 1t is reported
mat they mistook Officer Roberts tor
some one else when they stabbed HIM;
3D. Davis, colored, who was wanted
lor recent assault on his wife and VINO
Was recently released from the hospital,
Was today arrested by Officer Atkinson
aud locked up
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

FoLIcE CoURT.-Mayor G. L. Simp
.oa preSidinq.-The following CASES
were disposed OF this morning:
Frank H. Harris, arrested by Officer
iAnsoi charged with abusive language. had
as case continued
James Elmunds. colorod. arrested ny Off,
GERS Arlington and Ticer charged with as
s'limg and bcating Frederick Roat. was
aaei $40.
Villain Whslen, arrested by Officer Lyles
,yIaFsei with During the property of Henry
Trigger was dismissed.
9aAes Harris and Daniel Freeman, colored'
crested by officer Atkinson charged with
g"ols.y assaulting and cutting Officer
-'y.y',' had their cases continued.
NS4s heport-Last night was clear and
mn Two prisoners and twenty-five dodgers
were 81, the station house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

DAUaHlERs or THE CONF DERAcY.-Thc
monthly meeting of the Daughters of the
Confederacy of Richmond took place yester-
day afternoon. a letter was read from Mrs
l.. B. Washington concerning the encamp-
ment of the Daughters of the Confederacy at
Falls Church Mrs. Carr made motion that
the chapter should express its entire disap-
probation OF the Falls Chprch movement
This motion was heartily seconded and car
ricd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

DEATH OF Miss JoYCE.-Miss Mary
Joy, e. who had resided in this city Tor
The pas third OF century, died at the
residence OF Mr.. Richard Windsor this
morning The deceased was niece
Of the late Judge f. NJ. Lowe and came
here from Kansas, her native state
soon after the war, and had lived mere
ever since. Her father and moGneI
died while she was q cn.La, ana :"
brother, VINO lives in Montana,, 'a 10"
the only one lett of her immediate ia'''-
n.y. Miss Joyce devoted much o. ueI
lifetime to the relief of those whose lou
IL is to battle with adverse fortune. ana
hc' noble deeds will ever be remeh
o.eTed by many grateful hearts. her
.laera will take place from ST. Mary 5
,lurca Saturday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

SALE OF "CLARENs. Capt. R. F.
Knox has sold the property on Semi
nary Hill. near this city, known as
"Clarens." comprising % acres of land
ana handsome residence belonging to
the Worthington estate, to Mr.. Byrd
Charles Willis, of Orange county, for
$500. Mr. Willis, it is understood,
will greatly improve the property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13
Fancy Hosiery.

Opened April II one case of Ladies' Fancy
Hosiery consisting of polka dots stripes, lace
and choice patterns i'll silk hair stripes Prices
25c and soc. Bright colors are lacking in this
new assortment, ncatncss, beauty and refine
ment prodominating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

FINE PoRTRAIT.-An exceedingly fine
crayon portrait of the late John J.
Jameson is on exhibition in the show
window of Mr. r. w. Arnold's hat
store, on King street. The portrait
was ordered by Alexandria Council,
Royal Arcanum, and was executed by
Mir. d. H. Naramore. 1t is a fine spe-
cimeu of art and is admired by all who
inspect il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New York. April 13.-Thcrc was somo
irrcgularity to the opening of tho stock mar
ket. 1t soon became evident, however, that
there was no selling pressure and the market
developed decided strength in several dircc-
tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-04-13

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. K.
IL. Norton presiding. Eliza f. Atwell
W.. J. w. Atwell; decree for separation.
The will of the late W. F. Vincent
was admitted to probate and Mr.. w.
H. May qualified as executor.