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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

About one month ago my child,
which is fifteen months old, had an at
tack of diarrhoea accompanied by
vomiting. gave it such remedies as
are usually given in such cases, but as
nothing gave relief, we sent for ply
stefan and it was under his care for o
week. At this time the child had been
sick for about ten days and was having
about 25 operations of the bowels every
twelve hours, and we were convinced
that unless it soon obtained relief ii
would not live. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was
recommended, and I decided to try it.
I soon noticed change fer the better
by its continued use complete cure
was brought about and it is now per-
fectly healthy.-C. l.. BooGs, Stump
town, Gilmer Co., w. Va, For sale
by All Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

FAVORED A BoYCoTT.-During his
remarks at Shiloh Baptist Church
(colored) yesterday at the services in
memory of Benjamin Thomas, colored,
who was recently lynched in this city,
Rev. Warning said Men stand
behind counters selling you goods
whose hands are stained with the blood
of Ben Thomas. Don't spend another
dollar with them" The speaker favor
cd Furnishing anyone guilty OF criminal
assault. During the services collec-
ton was taken up for the benefit OF the
mother of Thomas, amounting to $15
1t is the intention of the colored popu-
lation to raise sufficient funds to have
Thomas's body removed from Penny
Hill cemetery to the Douglass Memo
rial Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

COUNTY NoTEs.-In the County
Court yesterday MIR. Joseph R. Flani'
gen introduced a set OF resolutions
which were recently adopted by the
Alexandria city bar, in respect 10 the
memory of the late John II. CIR enc,
and asked that the same be made q
part of the minutes of the court. Eulo-
CYSTIC remarks were made by Messrs
G. O. Carlin and James E. Clements.
Messrs. A. B. Hines, Mllard F.
Birch, William G. Shipman, and Amos
Holmes, retiring justices OF the peace,
appeared either in person or by repre-
sentation, and answered rule issued
against them to show why they had
not turned over their magiaterial books
TO their respective successors in office.
Each defendant showed that the books
mad been properly transferred to the
proper parties, and the rule was order
ed dismissed.
james Moody of Rosslyn, for an assault
upon his brother, John Mo ldy, was imprson-
ed on Saturday, and y fine WAS imposed upon
William Dickson of Washington, convicted
before Justice Smith on charge OF immoral
ity. Late in the afternoon Andrew Mine and
Mary Smith were also apprebended for disor.
derby conduct near the Aqueduct bridge.
they were subsequently, released on personal
bonds. According to witnesses of the trouble,
Moody engaged in fight with his brother,
assaulting him in brutal manner No de-
Tense was forthcoming beyond statement by
the prisoner that he was drunk at the time.
Justice Smith fined him So and costs in de-
fault of which he was committed 10 Jail for
twenty days. w liam dickson was brought
in by Officer Gaines. The testimony Of the
officer and witnesses was strong against him,
a charge of immortality being presented, and
Dickson shared the fate of his predecessor
and was convicted and fined. With the help
of friends, however, the fine was paid and
Dickson reles sed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29
LOCAL BREVITTE>

The oyster season will begin on Friday,
September I.
There was but one lodger at the station
house last night
Only Ioutine business was transacted at the
meeting of Alexandria Council, National
UnicL, last night.
The work of laying the sewer in the alley
on Prince street, between Fairfax and Royal,
was commenced this evening.
Mary G. Davis sold to w L. Martin two
lots on the east side of Columbus street, be.
| tween Pendleton and Wythe.
Tho army worm has made its appearance
in Prince Georges county, Nd, opposite this
city. and has done some damage.
A fine lot of salt water tailors, trout, rock
and sturgeon will be on sale at hessrs. G. E.
Price 6, Co. s bench in the market tomorrow
Mr.. George A. Rowland in attempting to
step from small boat TO the tug spray ut the
shipyard this morning fell overheard. but was
soon rescued.
Rozia Campbell and Charles Chapman, cos
orod, charged with violating police regula.
tone at the Washington Southern depot, were
fired $3.50 each.
A fairs at the shipyard arc quito active
The longboat Mayhower aud number of
scows are being rebuilt and other repairs sre
being made to sailing craft.
1t was reported on tho streets this morning
that The residence of MIR, J. a. Marshall on
Wolfe street, had been entered by thieves
ard robbed, but the report proved to be un-
true.
Captain King, of the Alexandria Light In
fantry. has writtOn the commanding officers
Of the several military companies in the State
asking them if their commands can attend
the proposed sesqui-centennial in this city in
October next. Reports arc awaited.
Dr. w. P. Pomeroy, Washington dentist
was found dead in bed in Smyrna, Dol, yes.
to-day, where he had been spending his vaca-
ton. His death WAS caused By an overdose
of choral, taken to induce sleep. He had suf.
fered from insomnia for twenty years.
Marriage licenses were Issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Lew Butler and Minnie j.
Fesganes, both of Culpeper county Frank A.
Throckmorton and Bessie g. Station, both of
Richmond, and to Andrew T. Pitts and Nora
A. Jones, both of Caroline county.
All the bridgss on the Manassas road be-
tween Dclaplaue and Riverton which were
washed away by the high water on Sunday
evening have not been rebuilt. Passengers on
that road are being transferred, causing
slight delay in the running of trains. The
largest bridge carried away was that over
Goose creek.
In Washington yesterday Justice of the
Peace Lewis l. O'Neal was called on to per
form an unusual marriage ceremony. Inc
contracting parties were Mr.. Andrew T. Pitts
aud Miss \ ora A. Jones, both of Caroline
equity, Va. Miss Jones was accompanied by
her brother, who gave the bride away, and
Mr.. Pitts had as best man his colored coach
man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

SAD MoRTALITY.-The death of two
of MIR. William Brawner's children
within o few days time was stated
last week. To-day another of his lit
tie ones was stricken by death, this
time two-year-old boy, who had been
afflicted with dropsy. The bereaved
family have the earnest sympathy Of
their many friends in the sadness into
which they have been plunged by the
marked dispensation through which
they are passing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

PEasoNAL-Mr. and Mrs. George
Evans have returned from a trip to
Boston.
Mrs. J. NJ. McGill, wife of Rev. J. NJ.
McGill, rector OF old Falls Church, lies
critically i'll at her residence there.
Mrs. d. W. Scho6el3 and children
have returned from Round Hill.
Miss Jennie Hunter has returned
from visit to her sister, Mrs. Bowie
Gray, in Fredericksburg.
Miss Mayoelle Ewing has returned
to her home after two mouths visit
at the springs and mountains of Vir
ginia.
Mr. E. B. D. Dove, of England, hes been
visiting st Mrs. Ewing's on Prince street.
Il. O. Holt, of Havana, Cuba, was in town
this week
Mr.. j. NJ. Johnson has returned from Eau
quier county, whore his family have been
spending the summer.
Mr.. J. D. lannon, of New York, is on a
visit to his old home in this city.
Miss Magdalene Jones is visiting the Misses
Minneola and Sadie Ssndridge in Chsrlottes-
vile.
Rev. David Funston Wsrd and wife have
been visiting at the home of Mrs. Ewing, on
Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

INDICrED.-The grand jury at War
renton yesterday found true hill
against William Mills and Robert Strib-
ling, two white men, for criminally as
sauting Winnie Tate young colored
woman, on last Thursday night near
Remington. A brother of Mills is On
alleged party to the crime, but he made
his escape, and has not been caught.
Mills and Stribling, it will be remem-
bered were arrested by the Alexandria
police on their arrival here from Fau-
quier county after the assault.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

CHARTER.--Judge Norton has grant
ed charter to the American Construc
ton Company, the obi Cts of which are
to conduct general building and con-
strucrion business in all its branches.
The capital stock is 100000 and Mr..
G. L. Boothe is named as agent in this
city. Mr.. J. F. Manning is president
and Mr.. II. F. Woodward is secretary
both of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

STREET lMPRJYENiENTS --MeSSrS. NJ.
Z Harlow aud r chberg, Of the
committee appointed by the Blu 'iness
Mems League to devise plans for street
improvements, last night met the COM
mlitee on streets in reference to the
matter o. the street committee there
were present Messrs. B. 3. Smith, w.
b. Dobje and Frank Evans. Acting
CITY Engineer Corse was also present.
Mr. smith stated that he had called
tle meeting at the request OF Mr.. Hsr-
low and regretted that Alderman Hill
Wa NOT present, but stated that Mr..
NIL. VINO vas sick, did not want the
matter postponed on his account.
Mr.. Harlow stated that his commit
lee vas before the street committee to
urge the adoption of the plan of street
improvements as prepared by Mr..
Corse and which had been adopted by
tne league from q number which had
T peen submitted in response to Mr.
NIL otter OF prize to the person sug-
eeStIug the best system of improving
tne streets. He then read extracts
nom Mr.. Corse's paper recommending
!ne narrowing of the roadway Of Wash
'uslon street to Is feet on each side of
PARKED centre of 81 feet and leaving
Tue sidewalks as at present. The road.
way to be OF broken stone and gray.
e. Franklin street, under the plan, is
~ oe Improved in the same fashion
suould Council decide TO improve
.ua,streeI King street ROADWAY is to bs
Laee four eet wider and paved with
',"'Aed oHck the roadways of the Yes-
|ence streets are ID be reduced to "a
.ee~ sewers are proposed on Wythe
J,'e7. ron Columbus TO the river; from
." y, and Alfred to Pendleton, thence
~ vest, thence to Commerce, theuce
W Duke and to Hooti's Run; laterals
a.e 10 be built to drain all other sec
s'uS Oh the city where there are not
sewers already.
NJ vi harlow said that the Business
4eu League committee had nothing
i - ALi 'G do with the finances; that wOs
N ,.., 10 Council. He believed that $3.50.
io ~ would carry out the plans of street
,,-pIoFements and sewer the city. He
F Fau'eo Washington street between
N,Os and Cameron paved before the
[sTlS4u'oentennial and hoped the WORK
7 .epavlng Washington street from
%'us 10 Uronoco would be commenced
~ Uuce. lie suggested the ACCESSIBILITY
ma 3De city purchasing a stone crushel
rau street roller. He said that the
SS"mmitiee believed that nothing woulC
, rS.'e' advance the interest of the city
nan good streets.
III NJ Oorse then read his paper in OK
c ccuso and explained bis plans to The
ga he League committee then retire|
s SIu ,ne matter was discussed by th,
SfTet committee.
me committee decided to recon
o isaa to Council the adoption of tn,
s sn,; as presented bg Mr.. Corse in it
r1,,Feiy and meeting of Council vii
srCos a be held one night this weel
y" Solch the plans will be ptesente,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

"DeWitt's Little Early Risers did me more
good than all blood medicines and other
pills." writes Geo. II. Jacobs, of Thompson.
Conn. Prompt, pleasant. never gripe,-they
cure constipation, arouse the torpid liver to
action and give yon clean blood, steady
nerves, clear brain and a healthy appetite
Edgar Warfeld, jr, corner King and Pitt
streets.
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7 Mems. White Undorshirts, sizo 10 Price
3 Mems Fancy Undorshirts, size "a. Price
| 65c. Now Soc
16 Mems Balbriggan Undorshirts, sizcs
1888. $40; half sleeves. Price SOC. Now
| 35c
SO Ladies' Pink and Blue Jersey Ribbed
Vests, size s. Price 15c Now 10c.
AZ Ladies' White Ribbed Vests, size 4.
Price 10c. Now 6tc.
lot Of Mems Silk Front Shirts size 1AHs.
| Now 35c.
lot of Children's Ribbed Vests, sizes 22
and "a. Now &c.
) II pair W. D. Corsets sizes "a and 25.
Price Toe. Now Soc
81 pair Ladies' Black Silk Mitts. Price
Csc Now 15c.
SO pair Ladies' Tan and Black Silk Mitts
Of high grade. Prices SOC and 75c. Now
25c.
Ga Ladies' Embroidered Handkershiefs.
Price 15c. Now 1Oc
Mons UnlsuDdersd Shirts. size 4.15 and
4-16. Now 20c. Not the kind worn by the
Astors or Goulds.
Mems Sweaters Prices 6Oc and Toe.
Now 25c.
Ladies' Union Suits. Now 35c
pair Ladies' Black Lace Hose, size sly.
Price SOC. Now Soc.
l6 pair Ladies' Black Lisle Thread Hose.
size 10. Price Csc. Now 15c
8 pair Ladies' Tan Isle Thread Open Work
Hose, size s. Price 35c. Now csc.
8 pair Ladies' Fancy Striped Hose, size 8.
Price SOC. Now 35c.
7 pair Ladies' Fancy Scotch Striped Hose.
size s. Price SOC. Now 25c
81 pair Children's Black Lace Hose, szes.
5 and 51h Price 25c.
lot Ladies' Assorted Belts. Choice 15c.
lot Mems Black Belts Now 15c.
Boys Hard to-wear-out Hose st 15c, in
sizes to 10, is one of the wonders the OF
age. We invite all mothers OF an economical
inclination to view this remarkable prodigy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29
NO CURE---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Malara 1t is simply Iron and Quinine in
tasteess iorm Children love it Adult,
prefer it to bitter. nauseating Tones. Price
Soc. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
and King street5.
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At 25c-.

Georges Mother. by Stephen Crane, author
of Bed Badge of Courage. The Evolution 81
Man, by Henry Drummond. Tho Blue Fairy
Book, by Andrew Lang. The Green Fairy
Book, by Andrew Lang. Mrs. Hephaestus,
by George A. Baker. Lady Bonnie's Expert
ment. by Tigho Hopkins. Stun Stories of
Loncon, by Henry w. Neyinscn. out of
Bounds. by A. Garry. EmeTson's Essays.
Thong on's Seasons. Selections from Words.
worth. Coleridgc Popo, and Moore.
And hundreds of others,
Book Dept-Basemcnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspepsia be.
cause its ingredients are such that it can't
help doing so. The public can rely upon it
as a master remedy for all disorders arising
from imperfect digestion. '-Jsmes NJ. Thomas,
NJ. D, in American Journal of Health, N. Y.
Edgar Warheld, jr., corner King and Pitt
streets
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with the r. concentrations of the street
committee.

JOHN RoBINsoN's CIRCUs.-The acme
OF scenic splendor is reached when
John Robinson's production of the great
spectacle of Solomon, his temple, and the
Queen of Sheba. Its production leaves
an impression of grandness not easily
obliterated. The hippodrome races
arouse the greatest enthusiasm. The
highest-salaried artists in the profession
are with John Robinson's big circus this
season.
The circus trains arrived here on
time this morning and shortly before
noon the pageant paraded through
some of the principal streets with q
brass band and calliope The spec
tacle was much enjoyed by the large
corcourse of people which were on the
streets. The city's population has
been considerably sweled during the
day by large numbers of people from
the surrounding country who came here
to see the street parade and to witness
the performances under the canvas.
The parade today presented several
novel features and the evening per-
Torrance was considered excellent by
the large crowd present. Tonight's
performances will doubtless be largely
attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29
Al | De-
Al dc

White Baby, by James Welsh. The Red
Spoil, by James Welsh Question of Color,
by F. c. Phillips. Dartmoor, by NJ. H. Her.
vey Dead Mans Court, by NJ. II. Hervey.
The Touchstone of Life BIZ Ella Mcmahon.
Woman with future, by Mrs Andrew
Dean One Days Ccurtship by Robert Barr.
A Master of Fortune, by J. Sturgis A Pick
wickian Pilgrimage, by B. G. Hassard. A
Bubble by Mrs. WafOrd.
And many others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29
LOCAL MATTERS.

-;sas tomorrow at 5:37 a. m. and
sun G.37. High water st 3:12 3. IN.
md 5 81 p. NJ. Coo
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Volcanic EruptiOns

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
cures Old Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers, Boils, Felous, Corus, Warts,
Cuts, Bruises, Scalds, Chapped Hands
Chilblains. BestPile cure Oh earth.
Drives cut Pains aud Aches. Only %
cts, box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
E. S. Leadheaier j. Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29
Garter q HOWard

are offering this week some iue Imported
Dinner Sets in different decorations at So per
set Also the rich old time dark blue is in
open stock and you can get any pieces that
you wish. A beautiful new line of lamps and
extra globes have just been opened up. We
are getting in some cheap fancy goods from
the German factories and al OF :he latest pat
terms. We have rich psttens of cut lass for
wedding presents. Also full line of house
furnishing goods. Ladies returning from
summer trips are invited TO call and they
will find many articles necessary 10 begin
house keeping again and it will afford US
great pleasure to show all goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

u,v.THER fROBABnLTIEs.-F'or this
...,ian showers tonight and Wednesday
vi. ~, northoqsterly winds.
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Dim GOODS.
v oOdVard 4 LotbrOp
10th, Ilth and F Sts., N. W.
Store closes at 5 o'clock Saturdays
at o'clock.
SPECIAL SALE OF
BOOKS.

We have again been fortunate enough
to secure from ono of the largest and best
known New York book jobbers a choice lot
of Coth.bound Copyright Books. There are
three thousand volumes in the lot-embrac-
ing Fiction, Poetry, Essays, and Miscellane.
Qua Books.
The first portion of this stock consists Of
books known TO the trade as 16mos, neat,
handy size, and embraces hundreds of titles
The publishers prices for those booke were
SOC to 81 90 volume. We shall sell them
at the unusually low prices OF Toe, 15c and
25c volume. We mention only few titles,
bnt suggest an carly call, as in many in-
stances we have but q single copy.
AT 10c-
Tho Essentials OF Elocution, by Alfred
Ayrea. Tho Story of Miriam Of Magdala,
sometimes called the Msgdalen by E. s.
Brooks. A Fortnight of Folly. by Maurice
Thompson. Autobiography OF Mark Ruther-
ford Summon Fallow (Poemsl, by Charles
B. Going. Life Of William K. Parker with
steel engravings. Selections from Archbishop
Leighton.
And hundreds OF others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29
DRY GOODS.
Summer
Reductions.

It's our custom to mark down all small lots
Of summer goods remaining in stock in tho
month Of August. The low prices placed on
the different articles give special mo-
mentum towards making rapid sales. In
many instances the quantity is small and the
prices exceedingly low. high grade of
goods at low figure is something not secur-
ed every day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-29

Boys Hard to-wear-out Hose st 15c, in
sizes to 10, is one of the wonders the OF
age. We invite all mothers OF an economical
inclination to view this remarkable prodigy,
The times., 1899-06-01

hers of nv staff conveyed many verbal IN
gtructions during the day to points most
hotly contested and assisted materially IN
the repeated successes of the battle.
Manila Plot.
During the night of February and
the following day the insurgents of the
city were greatly agitated, fearing for
their personal safety. A portion. to the
number of about eight thousand, had
been enrolled in secret society
for the purpose OF attacking our
troops within the city and per-
forming incendiary work while the in
surgents pressed US from without. This
purpose was well known, and the attack
upon our forces both in front and rear
was Anticipated. So admirably. however,
had General Hughes, the provost marshal
general disposed of three thousand troops
OF his command that the rising. was sup
pressed wherever attempted. His action
was quick and decisive Early on the
morning of the 9th the police companies
so effectively delivered their fire upon
these assembling organizations that they
we're dispersed and discouraged Their
loss in killed and wounded could Eot have
been above fifty or sixty. They made no
further very dangerous demonstrations
until the night of February %, when they
suffered a most severe punishment.
The movement on Caloocan. February
10. was made with the intention of placing
our northern line in better tactical condi-
tion and consisted in swinging the left Of
! General MacArthur's division TO the front.
That officer had requested to do this short
ly after the 5th instant, but was informed
that We would await an anticipated con-
centration of the enemy on our left, where
/ their activity was daily increasing. 1t was
/ expected that if we remained quiet for a
short time the enemy would collect its
4 routed forces. which we could not pursue,
| and would place them in position on our
/ northern front Our expectations were
| partially realized. and when he had massed
| his forces on our left, which we were in
| formed numbered some four thousand, but
which in fact did not exceed twenty-five
hundred, the movement was made and was
attended with our accustomed success. A
| reference TO the accompanying copies of
kilograms indicates quite clearly the in
| tent and character of this movement.
Il transmit herewith reports Of several
Of my staff officers submitted by my di-
rection.
Very respectfully. your obedient ser
want,
"E. S. OTIS,
Major General U. S. Vols. Commanding =
The times., 1899-06-01
CHURCH MARRIAGE LAWS.
Presbyterians Reamrm the Deceased
Wife's Sister Canon

Philadelphia, May 31.-At the session of
the forty-third General Assembly of the
United Presbyterian Church yesterday it
was decided that the rule against the mar
riage of a deceased wife's sister shall stand
The report of the committee stated:
Your committee would report as follows on the
memorial Of the Presbytery of Chicago: They
ask for overture. the effect of which would be
to repeal a declaration in the confession Of faith,
should it be adopted. Chapter XXIy, Section 4.
reads as folows The may not marry any
OF his wife's kindred nearer in blood than lie
may OF his own; nor the woman any of her hus-
bands kindred nearer in blood than of her own
The same statement made before the Presby-
terians for like purpose in 1869 The discus
sion of the principle contained in the declara-
tion most thorough. The vote for
repeal was l27 against 536. not voting, IS.
That decisive majority would seem 10 have in
clined strong sentiment in favor OF the declara-
tiOn as it now reads Matters more practical
and essential TO the welfare of our church are
clamorng for discussion and legislation. 1t would
seem wise 10 avoid the agitation of this yexed
question at this time. For these and other rea-
sons that might be named, the following is of
fered for adoption:
Resolved, That the request Of the memorial
must not be granted"
minority report was submitted. The
reports were submitted to a special COM
mittee which sustained the majority re-
mort