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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08
DONE IN DIXIE.

A railroad commission bill has
been introduced in the Arkansas
legislature.
Patrick Raleigh of Little Rock,
Ark, has been appointed receiv-
er for the Aurora Manufacturing
company sof that city, concern
that makes castor oil.
While endeavoring to thaw out
dynamite at Asheville, N. c., the
substance exploded, killing one
man and injuring'two others.
Mrs. Martha Gates Martin, wife
of Judge j. B. Martin of Over
ton, Kyss, dled at the residence of
a son in Cincinnati, where she was
visiting.
DR.. w. G. Bishop, aged 76, a
well known citizen of Columbus,
Miss, died in that city. He was
for a number of years chancery
clerk and a prominent Mason,
Hiram Early and John John
son, intimate friends, had diff
Guilty at Greensboro, KY, during
which Early was fatally shot by
johnson.
In the river and harbor bill as
reported to the >lower house of
congress $0OO,oOO is appropriated
to continue improvements on the
Warrior river in Alabama.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08
RHDIrMATISM CURED.

My wife has used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism with great re-
lief, and can recommend it as SPLEEN
did Imminent for rheumatism and other
household use for which we have found
1T valuable.-W. ]. Cuyler, Red Creek,
N. ].
Mr.. Cuyler Is one of the leading mer-
chants of this village and one of the
most prominent men in this vicinity
". 6. Phippin, editor Red Greek Hog
aid. For sale by all druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

While standing at the intersec-
ton of Main and Murphy streets
in Dallas Eugene Boyle, resi-
dent of Plano, was struck in the
mouth by a brich and that mem
Der badly lacerated. Two teeth
were also knocked out. He was
taken to Falkland hospital.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

The mission board of the Tex
as Baptist convention held its
Quarterly session at Dallas. The
report of work done during the
quarter was read by Rev. DR.. j.
B. Gambrell, the superintendent
of missions. There was gener-
al consideration of the whole
field as to its plans aud needs.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

The old man wept silently for time
my child" he finally Gained him
self sufficiently to falter. II do not
wish you to marry without my con-
sent"
"oh, papa, how generous of you"
cried the girl, radiantly.
For she we'll knew her father to be
a poor man, and thus not to be blamed
if he insisted upon cheap, clandestine
wedding.-Detroit Journal.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

The senate committee on naval
affairs has decided to favorably
report the joint resolution reviv-
ing the rank of admiral in the in
terest of Rear Admiral Dewey.
The resolution was amended so
as to extend the time of his re-
tirement ten YEAR.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

The preliminary examination
at Texarkana of Barkman, who
70 x1usxged with the killing of
Dave Edwards, resulted IN the
accused being placed under $4,000
bond, which he gave. Barkman's
examination was held in his bed
room, his wound not permitting
him to go out.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

While Dan Bagwell, residing
ten miles from jacksonville, was
going to the breakfast table, he
struck shotgun. The weapon
fell to the floor, its contents, a
load of buckshot, discharged and
Mr.. Bagwell's body perforated.
Instant death resulted.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

The lower house of congress-
while IN committee of-the whole
ON the river and harbor bill eli
minated an item appropriating
$250,000 for a channel between
Galveston and Texas City because
the war department has not yet
passed on it's feasibility.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

Representative Kittrell has in
troduced bill in tile lower house
of the state legislature providing
for the ratification of the con-
tract between Hoge 6 Robertson
and ex-Gov. Culberson and ap-
propriating $5611.3h for payment
of the fee. ...saHA -
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

At Smithville William Ashley,
James and Charles Farris tried to
cross the Katy track in a wagon
ahead of a train. The wagon
was struck by the train. Ashley
and James Farris were killed and
Charles Farris badly wounded.
The team was killed and wagon
demolished. 81
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

The river and harbor bill, car
rying slightly more than 30,000,-
900, passed the lower house of
congress by vote of 100 to Z
the largest majority any river
and harbol>bill has ever obtained
in the house.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

Samuel Starr,a prominent mer-
chant of Denison, who settled at
that city when it was first plated,
in 1872, is dead. He was a Ma
son, Knight of Pythias and an
Elk, and contributed greatly to
the upbuildlng of Denison.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

"My salary has been raised" said the
young lover, "and l think am in a
position now where l can safely ask
you to name the day"
at would look that way to any one
who could see us" answered the blush
ing maiden seated on his knee. "-In'
dianapolis Journal.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

In 1888 my wife went East and was
attacked with rheumatism. She re-
ceived no relief until she tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. Since that time
we have never been without 1t. We
find it gives instant relief in cases Of
for all rheumatic and neuralgia pains
ID. O. Brant, Santa Ynez, Cad. For
sale by all druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

Surgeon General Sternberg ex-
presses confidence in the ability
of the medical officers at Manila
to stamp out the smallpox among
the American troops there.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

Robert Everidge of Grant, /.
t., was taken with inflammation
of the brain while on train en-
route to Paris and died shortly
after his arrival.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

Attorney Lovett of the South
ern Pacific railway stated to some
business men at Aussin that ba-
sis of adjustment had been agreed
on between the commission and
the railroads.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

On the 2Sth the United States
senate passed the diplomatic and
consular bill, carrying over ST.
100000. The senator's attended
the funeral services over the re-
mains of the late ex-Attorney
General Garland.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

R. Franklin's dry goods and
clothing store at Denison was en-
tered a few nights ago and lot of
clothing, shoes, hats and other
articles taken.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

A. B. Broso and Fred King,
agents of the Children's Aid soci-
ETY. OF New York, distributed
eighteen boys, ranging from 2 to
10 years of age, to the farmers
of the Wolfe City section.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

The old trustees of the re-
formatory p1et at GatesNille, set
tied their affairs and turned over
everything to the new trustees
and superintendent.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

Ed Durham, a convict, while
trying to escape near Halletts-
vile, was shot by guard with a
pistol 100 yards away and died of
the wound.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

tied him to chair. They got
about $45. The safe was u little
one and few valuables were ever
kept in it. The force of the ex-
plosion broke out five Iplate glass
windows. Three men were cap
tured, but none identified.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

In compliance with the COM
missions order the Pullman and
Wagner palace car companies
have filed their contracts and
schedule of rates with the com.
mission.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

The Panama Canal company
want the United States to buy the
controlling interest in their COM
pany.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

At Massey Methodist church
near Hillsboro a hive of bees
were found in the cornice and 200
pounds of honey secured.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

Dumas has been visited by
thirteen snow storms this season
and cattle are reported as having
suffered considerably.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

John R. Woodall's little girl
was fatally burned at Hillsboro
by her clothes catching fire while
she was warming.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08
Safe Blown Open.

The safe in the office of the
Kelly Plow company at Long
view was blown open by three
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

"Swiggs has invented another Klnu
of metal street car fender"
what is it?"
"He wears it over his knees to keep
people from stepping on his toes. =
Puck.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

Bonham will soon have ample
water supply for all purposes.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

A family of five persons died
of pneumonia at Bowman, Ark,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

w. A. Clark, Democrat, was
elected senator from Montana.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-08

Waco is having numerous burg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
OPENS WITH SALUTE
Continued from Third Page.)


cieties and institutions whose floats par
tfcipated in this afternoons event, and
which will appear again this evening:
Thirteen sesqui-centennial historical floats,
Washington School, Lee School, Daughters
of America, b. b. Smith, Fleischmann Ho-
tel J. NJ Hill & Co. NJ. Schiller, - Pat
terson, VIM. Desmond, Henry Bladder,
Bickford & Huffman OF Baltimore, VIM. h.
May & Sons, VIM. Chauncey, %: J. Miller
&: Co, DR.. D. S. Fawcett. Aitcheson &
Bro, Alexandria Steam Laundry. Alexan-
dria county float, in charge of Mr.. Gus Da-
Wis; George r. Hill & Co., three floats; J.
Fred. Birrell. John A. Marshall. Alexa an
French, Edgar Lyles, Portner Brewing
Company, ]. P. Pullman, ]. w. Emmert &
Co. Alexandria Steam Bakery, five floats;
| Robert Elliot. Virginia glass works, Ale9-
andria Times Summers Bros, VIM. r.
Reardon, Carter Howard, L. Shurman,
two floats; Well Bros, two floats; James
McCuen, two floats; F. S. Harper. Abner
Il Drury. two floats, and George s. Fisher.
BalIston's Contribution.
From the village of Ballston. Va, was an
elaborate float escorted by a squadron OF
horsemen. some 100 In number historic
figures were impersonated on the float as
follows: Washington. Mr.. Elma E. Spear;
Lafayette Mrs. Theodore Veitch; Lafay-
cites son, Master Richard Sutton; aids to
General Washington, Masters Harry Thorn
as Howard smoot ana Ihom aiu BEL; one ae
Julia Veitch Virginia. Miss Edith Gideon;
a French goddess, Miss Estelle veitch;
Peace and Prosperity" Mrs. Gertrude
Veitch. Mrs w. ]. Young designed and
arranged the float, which. 1t was agreed.
was one of the handsopest and most adj
mired in the long line
subcommittee are on duty at the va
rious headquarters for entertaining the
guests, as folows:JJ y,
Armory Hall. for the, reception of visit
ing soldiers and sailors7M9C: H. Yohe. R. T.
Knox, r. w. Frehch, John Donnelly. A.
W. Armstrong, Edgar Warheid and e. j.
W. Summers
Young Mems Sodality Lyceum Hall. for
the entertainment CT officers of the army
and navy and other distinguished guests
Major r. M. Hunter, Samuel G. Brent, DR..
T. M. Jones' Dr. E. A. German. Hubert
Snowden A. D. Brockett, w. H. Sweeney
and John D. Normoyle.
Schulers Hail. for the Columbia Lodge OF
Mechanics and Pattern Makers Associa-
| tion-Colonel T. H. Ficklin. William Rog-
ers, DR.. Hugh Mcclure. DR.. R. M. Siaugh-
| ter Louis Eichburg and Dr. r. M. OBrten
Odd Fellows Hall, on North Columbus
street, for the Junior Order United Amer
| lean Mechanics, Worth Hulfsh Samuel l..
| Monroe, Frank E. Anderson and James K.
/ Alexander.
| Fairfax Club rooms. above The Evening
| Star bureau, for the reception Of old Alex
| andrians, H. I. Robertson, Oscar F. Carter
| and William r. Carne.
| McBurney's Hall, for the reception of
| musical organizations, H. T. Robertson. ].
Hanson Price, J. w. Johnston, J. T. Tack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
THE COURTS.
oc12-GOd

Court of Appeals-Present. the Chief JUS
tice, Mr.. Justice Morris. and Mr.. Justice
Shepard.
JOS G. Tyssowski and Conrad H. Syme
were admitted to practice.
91o-Shea ct al. agt. Mcmahon; placed at
end of calendar.
927-Slater agt- Hamacker: motion to dis
miss appeal argued by Mr.. }. j. Darlington
In support of motion and by Mr.. c. a. keig-
win in opposition thereto.
9o9-District of Columbia agt. Moulton:
argument continued by Mr.. C. l.. Frailey
and Mr.. A. S. Worthington for appeilees
and concluded by Mr.. A. b. Duvall for APP
pellant.
Equity Court No. 1-Justice Hagner.
King agt. c. & p. Telephone Co.; injunc-
ton pendente lite granted. Kennedy agt.
and Trust Co.; demurrer overruled, with
leave to answer. Moore agt. Moore; time
fixed for payment of counsel fee. Chambers
agt. Meloy; demurrer sustained, with leave
to amend.
Equity Court No 2-Justice Barnard.
Meyers agt. Struble; rule to show cause,
returnable October 20. Burns agt. America;
decree pro eonfesso. Miller agt. Miller;
testimony before F. w. Brandenburg, ex-
aminer, ordered taken. L. S. agt. B. & o.
R r. Co. ct al: testimony before Albert
Harper, examiner, ordered taken. Gibbons
agt. Young ct al: decree of December 10,
1894. amended. Phillips agt. Parker; order
authorizing trustees to make loan.
Circuit Court No 1-Chief Justice Bingham
Haynes agt. Duff; on trial.
Circuit Court No. 2-Justice Bradley.
Mitchell agt. Potomac Insurance Com
pany; on trial.
Criminal Court No. 1-Justice Clabaugh.
United States agt. Lewis J. Ieager; car
nal knowledge; on trial
Probate Court-Justice Cole.
Estate of Marguerite Decking: will fully
proved. Estate of Leroy J. Coggs; exem-
plified copy of will filed. Estate of Au-
gustus A. DeLoffre; will returned and COM
mission executed Estate of Bertha
Schwartz: will admitted to probate and let
tiers testamentary granted to James b.
Lanbie and Edw. G. Schwartz; bond, S12.-
OU9. Estate of Maria c. Enrich; codtcil
partly proved. Estate of John Mason; sum-
mons issued. Estate of Maurice Schlosser;
order of publication and Albert F. Fox APP
pointed collector; bond 5000 In re Chas.
r. Cengla, guardian; order authorizing in
vestment Estate of James j. Dana; final
notice. naming Friday, November 10, for
settlement. Estate of Sarah A. Mitchell;
VIII partly proved. Estate of James 2.
Pritchard: will dated October l, 1899, filed
Estate of Mary V. Thompson; will dated
July Z, 1897. filed. Estate of James P. VIII
lett: will dated September 16 1899, filed.
Estate OF James E. Proctor; will dated Au-
gust -, 1896, filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES.
Dr. HuntfngtOn's Resignation Not Ac-
CONGRATULATIONS Made

cepted-AppOintme Made,
The initial meeting of the board of trus-
tees of the Columbian University for the
year 1S99-19O0 was held yesterday and at
tended by Rev. B. l. Whitman D. D.
president; Rev. Samuel H. Greene chair
man. Mr.. S. w. Woodward, treasurer; Mr..
Charles w. Needham, secretary; Mr. Eu-
gene lowering and Mr.. Hiram Woods Of
Baltimore. Rev. Charles A. Stakely, Mr. j.
Ormond Wilson, Mr.. Myron NJ. Parker Mr..
Theodore w. Noyes. Mr. VIM. H. McKnew,
Mr.. John w. Powell and Mr.. ]. B. Larner.
The resignation OF the venerable DIR. Adoni-
ram Huntington, dean of the college and
professor of Greek language, was declined
on the report Of recommending such action
presented by the committee Of the board
for the college. Dr. Huntington rendered
his resignation to the trustees early in Sep
TENDER. asking. on account Of his advanced
age, to be relieved from further work The
action Of the trustees assures his continu-
ance in the position which he has filled SO
ably in the institution. with which he has
been identified for the past flfty-seven
years
The following appointments were made
by the trustees:
Corcoran Scientific school-Rev Alfred
DUNN, A. B., A: M. to be professor OF
the resignation Of Prof. Hiliker; Prof.
Mitchell Carroll, Phi D.. to be professor OF
Latin; Theodore F. Laist B. s.. to be as
sistant professor of architecture; Paul
Bartsch. B. S., to be instructor in zoology;
Peter Fireman Phi. D., to be assistant pro-
fessor Of organic chemistry; Christian
Storm, B. g., and N. Munroe Hopkins, B. g.,
| to be assistants in chemistry: Winter +.
| Bowen TO be assistant in assaying
Graduate School-Prof. Mitchell Carroll,
| PHI. d., to be professor Of the Latin Ian
| guage and literature and Of archaeology
| College-Mr Norman Underwood, to be
| student assistant in chemistry for the AGA
| demic year 1S99-19OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
Childrem's Suits,
ST. 48 to $1,000.

Between these prices we show
about everything worth having in
Children's Suits.
The prices alone don't mean any,
thing-but the qualities they repre-
sent count for much.
Every store has the same price
garments-but each of our grades is
peg or two higher in price else
where
Our children's garments are made
with the same care as Our men's-the
workmanship, Innings, trimmings
and fit are all better than the average.
Just opened-a large line of Vest
Suits for boys from 10 to IS.
Beautiful patterns and moderate
prices. =
. lE5! @M BIOS
&@Ro w AND 6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
DR.. Henry Darling and ThOs. O'Brien
Victims of BrightwOOd Electric Car.

Wednesday morning, at about 1915
o'clock. DR.. Henry Darling and Mr.. Thos.
o Brien were seriously injured by an cleo
trio car on the Brightwood railway, near
the power house of the road. The car
came up behind them at a high rate of
speed. broke the buggy in which they were
riding into kinding wood, bruised the
horse. threw them several feet into the
air and clear of the track and ran on
number of rods before it could be brought
to a stop. when it came back and carried
its victims to BrightwOod.
DR.. Darling received a fracture of the
left collar bore, a sprain of the right ankle
and severe bruises about the right knee
and thigh, and some injury of the left lung
which has caused splitting of blood.
Mr.. O'Brien received fracture ana Sc
we're decorations about the ankles and
bruises about the chest. Both gentlemen
are still confined to their beds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12

propriately at heavy expense. Everything
Imaginable for the comfort of visitors and
their entertainment has been done by the
Alexandrians who are anxious that this
day shall long live in the memories of
those who attend the city's sesQui-centen-
NAL celebration.
Chemical Engine Company No. 2 Of
Washington. which arrived here this morn
ing at II 80 o'clock with its apparatus
highly polished and glinting, attracted an
unusual amount Of attention The fremen
from the national capital are the guests of
Chief Pettey of the Alexandria fire depart
ment. Mr.. Pettey Is known as one OF the
most agreeable and lavish hosts in this por-
ton of the old dominion. and the outing
of the Districts fiame-fghters is sure to
be enjoyable one. The apparatus was
brought over on the ferry steamer Column
bia.
Following the entertainment of visitors.
the next event on the days program is the
grand band concert, which will begin at 6
o'clock this evening at the corner of Prince
and Washington streets. The organizations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12

The United States Water Filter Company
was organized Monday with the following
officers and directors: Col. Frank c. Love
land, president: Chas. p Simmons. vice
president and general manager, and Hamil-
ton r. Marsh, secretary and treasurer. Di-
rectors: Col. Frank c. Loveland, Chas. P
Simmons, Richard Deeves, Andrew J. Rob-
inson, Col David h. Sickels, Hugh c.
Browne and Edgar 2. Watkins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
Features of the Decorations.


A feature of the elaborate decorations ar
ranged especially for the evening demon
stratfon and illumination of the city is q
huge star of electric lights in front Of The
Evening Star bureau, the Doniphan build
ing at the corner of Washington and King
streets facing the court Of honor. A sec
ond large design is done in fairy lamps, ar
ranged in the letters Of the word Wei
come" Burning in varied colors these
lamps make a most attractive appearance
in flags and bunting. with large pictures
of George Washington placed here and
there in the midst Of the patriotic colors
The Stars Examinations were last night
the center of attraction, and were very
much admired by the hundreds Of merry
folks on the streets-the ante-celebration
throng of visitors and residents.
The court of honor, arranged along Wash
irgton street from Prince to Queen streets,
will be Illuminated tonight along the entire
distance with electric globes fairy lamps
ner Of Prince and Washington streets,
marking the entrance to the court, and
where the main reviewing stand has been
erected. an arch of electric lights will blaze.
Examinations Fireworks and a display
from the searchlights of the warships will
make the aerial background one of rare
brilliance.
In Honor of Visitors.
McBurneys Hall was brilliantly illumi-
mated and decorated last night for the oc-
casion Of a grand german rendered the Wis.,
fting naval and military officers by the So
ciety people of Alexandria Col. Louis c.
Barley and Mr.. Louis Greene led the ger
man. which was attended by many young
gentlemen and ladies of the city Among
the naval officers present were Commander
L. C. Logan. Lieut.. Albert w. Grant, En-
sign Roland I. Curtin, Passed Assistant
Surgeon T. w. Richards and Naval Cadet
Zeno L. Briggs Of the U. s. 8. Nachias.
The other officers present were Assistant
Surgeon T. j. Kirkpatrick of the army,
Ensigns J. W. Graham and R. White and
Assistant Surgeon Carr of the Marietta,
and Paymaster Goldsborough of the Dol
phin.
Among the naval officers and their fam
lilies present at the celebration are Lieut..
Commander W. H. H Switzerland of the
Dolphin, with his wife and the Misses
Switzerland; Lieut.. and Mrs. Thomas
SEowden, Lieut. and Mrs. 8. E. w. Kittelle,
Lieut.. and Mrs. W. c. Cole. Lieut.. ]. R.
Edie. Lieut.. w. H. AIlderdice. Surgeon G.
F. WILL Paymaster NJ. r. Goldsborough.
DR.. William M. Smith. chief marshal.
made the following assignments for some
Of his aids: G. Fl. Robinson to the first or
military division, f. {. Graham TO second
civic division, George K. Pickett to
fourth or fire department, and DIR. II. P.
Howard to the third and fifth departments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12

The immense sales Of Dents Toothache Gum
prove its popularity, Druggists, 1tc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-12
e. S. LEADBEATER DEAD.
A Prominent Merchant and Leading
Citizen of Alexandria.

Mr.. E. S. Leadbeater died last night about
1890 o'clock at his residence. No. 213 South
Pitt street, Alexandria. He had been seri-
ously i'll for only short while. but during
recent years he had been in failing health.
Mr.. Leadbeater was a leading and widely
known citizen, having lived in Alexandria
the major portion of his life and being in
timately associated with the interests Of
that city.
He was the senior member Of the firm of
e. S. Leadbeater & Sons. a widely known
wholesale drug house. Mr.. Leadbeater was
sixty-eight years Of age. He leaves
widow and several grown children. Clar-
ence Leadbeater. John. Edward and E. s.
Leadbeater, jr., are the sons who survive
him. His daughters are Misses Lucy and
Mary Leadbeater.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
yet been completed, but the services will
take place Saturday, probably at the Second
Presbyterian Church. of which the deceased
was a constant member. Mr.. Leadbeater's
death has occasioned general sorrow.