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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A called meeting of the Belief Hook and
Ladder Company will be held tonight at
1870 o'clock
Tomorrow will be st. Valentines Day, and
in consequence the business of the postomce
has considerably Increased.
A marriage license was Issued in Bslti'
more Yesterday to Noble 5. smith, of q lexan-
dria. and Mary 4. Eubanks, of Washington
During the heavy wind of this morning the
station house at Grassy Meade, on the ele,'
trio road. about six miles below this city, Was
blown over.
The business men of Colonial Beach. West
morelsud county, on the Potomac, are max
ing plans to have an electric Lighting plant
erected there.
John E. Chesser and wife hsve sold to q. j.
W. Summers q house and lot on the noTtn
side of Duke street, between Alfred aud Pat
rick, for 5000.
The regular monthly meeting of the It'll
| Virginia Regiment Chapter, q. ID. e, will b.
held tomorrow, Wednesday, 18th instant, a
| $50 IN. at Lee Camp Hall.
The Norfolk steamer due at g o'clock tbi
morning did not arrive until about clever
o'clock today, having been delayed by tn
bad weather of last night and the fog TIL
morning.
, VIII Davis, A. J. Taylor and W. +. Tay
| lor. of Washington, have purchased the tu
| Camilla from the James Clark Company, @
Baltimore. for service in Washington narbo
and the Potomac river. The Camilla wa
built by Master & Rainie in 1877.
At Manassas today Judge Nicol of the Gil
emit Court for the county, heard arguments u
the case OF Crosby & Lieb VS.. Hinchmsr
president of the Washington, Arlington an
Falls Church Railway. In this case the con
plainsut, charge that Hinchman contracte
to sell them the railway compsny's bonds, o.
at least. controlling portion of them, sn
the answer OF Hinchman sets out that Crosb
81 Lieb are endeavoring to create railroa
trust or monopoly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

No BOND IssUE.-As anticipated 10
the Gazette OF that date the proposition
to bond the county OF Alexandria in the
sum of $4,000. for the construction OF
roads, was yesterday voted down In
each magisterlal district in the county
as follows: Ia Washington district, SO
votes for bonds and 139 against; 10 Ar
liugton district, IS for bonds and 245
against; in Jefferson district. 80 for
bonds and 1863 against, thereby defeat
ing the measure by majority of 3S7
in the entire county. The day was very
rainy, and not quite half of the regis
tered voters went to the polls. 1t is
not quite certain whether or not the
question will he allowed to rest here,
because the good roads promoters, an
t:cipating defeat at the election, had a
clause inserted in the bill allowing q
second election to be held within a
year of the period of the first defeat.
There are over 1900 registered voters
in the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

TUE WEATHER.-The rainy and dis
ooreeable weather of yesterday and last
1esbt passed away this morning, and be-
foTs noon the heavens were clear and
me temperature mild. Between one
and TWO o'clock this afternoon, how
yer cloudness and rain again prevail
Oh for a short time, but clearing and
older weather followed. Cloudy
conditions set in Sunday night
and before morning there were
some light hail and rain. Yester-
day vas rainy and dismal throughout,
9. WAS also last night. About eleven
o'clock dense fog settled over the city
and vicinity and about midnight there
were several heavy rainfslls which, how
ever. we're short-lived. At five o'clock
,his morning the wind, which had been
moving steadily from the southeast,
suddenly made "a swing around the cir
Gle End for a few minutes "blew great
oups." The terrible roar awoke nearly
everyone who happened to be asleep at
the lime, and the recollections OF the
c,cIone OF three and half years ago
caused no little apprehension among
many who have feared things elemental
ever since. The leafess trees swayed
undeI the heavy blasts and dead limbs
were sent flying through the streets,
while sash were rafting, unsecured
blinds slamming and in som d, cases loose
bricks rolling from chimneys. The dis
lnrbance, however, was soon over, TO
the great relief of many who were at
Inc time peering from windows with no
little anxiety. So far as can be learned
no material damage resulted from the
sudden and fierce blast, although some
trees, fencing &C., were more or less In
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

DEATH OF A FORMER ALEXANDRIAN.
A dispatch received in this CITY today
from Oakland, California, announced
the death in that place yesterday OF
CAPTAIN David l.. Smoot, a former
Aexandrian. The deceased was born
in this city, October /, 1885. and early
in life studied law, having been admit.
fed 10 the bar when at the portals OF
manhood. At the commencement of
the Wal between the States he left this
CITY with the Alexandria artillery as
first lieutenant, and upon the pro-
motion of Captain Del. Kemper
became its captain. At the close
O, bostllties he returned to Alexandria
and forming a partnership with the
late f. NJ. Lowe practiced his profess
sion in connection with the real estate
business which he also conducted, being
associated with Mr.. J. Quincy Wheat.
Mr.. Lowe having been in 1870 elected
Judge OF the Corporation Court, Capt.
Smoot practiced law under his own
name in this city until 1876. when with
his family he removed to California,
and had resided there ever since. The
deceased held several positions of pub
lie trust in Alexandria, having at one
time represented this city and county
in the legislature. He was also at one
time Corporation Attorney and q mem
Der OF the Common Council. He was
cordial in his manners and had many
friends and acqusintances in this city
aud vicinity who will regret to hear
Of his death. Mr.. Smoot was son OF
the late Hezekish Disco Smoot and
married Miss Laura w. Richards. De
leaves a wife and six children and
twenty-three grandchildren.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

Timely information given by Mrs.
George Long, of New Straitsville, Ohio,
prevented dreadful tragedy and saved
two lives. A frightful cough had long
kent her awake every night. She had
tried many remedies and doctors but
steadily grew worse until urged to try
DIR. Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her, and she writes thi;
marvellous medicine also cured Mr.. Long
OF a severe attack of Pneumonia. such
cures are positively proof OF the match.
less merit of this grand remedy for cur
ing all throat, chest aud lung troubles
Only 80 cents and $1.OO. Every bottle
guaranteed. Trial bottles free at +
s. Leadbeater q Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

PERsONAL.-Miss Nettie Taylor, oil
Westmoreland. expects to leave soon
for Alexandria to visit her cousin, MISS
Rust, and will doubtless have a charm
ing time II Fredericksburg Lance. -,
Mr.. George Watkins, OF West Emo,
who has been confined to his nome
with sick ness Tor some time, is improv-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Jenkins's little bs'
by is very i'll at their home on Wolfe street
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence jewell have re-
moved from this city to Baltimore MI
Jewell. who was formerly at the Washington
lazy yard is now employed in the machine
shops at Spsrrows Point.
Mr.. N p. T. l3uIke Is confined to his nome
with grip y. Gu,
Mr.. Julian T. Burke is vt the White sui
phur Springs on business :.
Rev. T. ?. Revelle is spending the week IN
Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

The WASHINGTON GARBAGE.-The
reply of the District of Columbia COM
missioners to the committee OF Alexap-
drians who yesterday waited upon
them and requested that something be
done to stop the dumping into the river
near this city Of the Washington gar
bsge, is not very satisfactory to the
people of this city. As stated in yes-
terday's Gazette, the commissioners
said nothing could be done till next
July when the contract for removing
the garbage expired. 10 the mean
time Alexandria must suffer from the
evil odors arising from the garbage or
take heroic steps to stop it. Commits
siouer Wight, however, requested City
Attorney Boothe to write him letter
setting forth Alexapdria's grievances
and said he would make an investiga-
ton of the matter. Today Mr.. Boothe
wrote the letter giving a detailed ac-
count of how the people of this city
suffer from the dumping into the river
OF Washingto's garbage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

OPERA HOUSE. theatre-goers OF
Alexandria were not disappointed LIST
evening when they witnessed the int
tisl performance of Mitchells All Star
PLAYERS. The house was crowded and
laughter reigned supreme. Toe play
selected for the opening night, "Why
Jones Lett Home" was one OF the
greatest laugh producers witnessed this
season. 1t made decided hit, and the
plavers won the audience at once. "A
Great Wrong Righted" will be the bill
tonight. 1t has strong plot running
through the piece, and is full OF good
comedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

STILL ANOTHER RAILkoAD,-The
directors of the Falls Church and &c
tomac Railroad Company met at the
office of General &. s, Burdette In
Washington last Friday and decided to
commence at once the construction Oh
their road from the Aqueduct bridge
through Glencarlyn, Falls Church and
Vienna to Fairfax G. II. The contracts
for grading will be awarded at once
and the work will commence as soon Is
the weather will permit.-lFal
Church Monitor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

ALEXANDRIA BoER.-The annual
"iool's carnival" an affair of wit and
ionlty, was given by the saenser6upa d
IN Washington last night. One OF the
most applauded chsracterizatiops OF the
evening, says Washington paper was
that of MIR. Louis Kraft, OF Alexandria
who appeared as an ambassador from
President Kruger, of the Transvaal re-
public. MIR. Kraft was dressed as .
typical Boer, bearded and dusty, with
slouch hat, boots, corduroy coat ano
trousers. cartridge belt and rifle, the
latter slung over the back. he was
oheered on the way to the platform: a
long proclamation was read by MIN
which, ne said, had been received py
wireless cable. The proclamation con-
tanned many truths hidden IN tne
writer's witticisms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

DEATH OF A FORMER ALEXANDRIAN.
Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson Burke,
daughter OF the late VIM. E. and Anna
Key Thompson, of this city, and motn-
or of William Thompson Harris, OF
Washington, died suddenly in New Or
LEAFS yesterday. The deceased was a
granddaughter of the late Jonah
Thompson, of this city, who will be re-
m rendered by the older Alexandrians'
and who built for mis- residence the
building on north Fairfax street recent
ly occupied by the Sisters OF the Holy
Cross. Mrs. Burke has number OF
relatives living in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

WITHOUT CONSENT. "A bill has pass
ed the Virginia Senate which authorizes
he Virginia Telegraph aud Telephone
Company to enter cities without getting
the consent of the councils OF sucn
cities. MIR. Hume today telegrapheo
Mayor Simpson that he would oppose
the measure in the House unless he
was advised to the contrary oy the
authorities of Alexandria. Mayor
Simpson replied requesting MIR. Hume
to do his utmost to defeat the measure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13
POLICE CoURT.-Mayor George L

POLICE COURT.-M0y0r George l.
simpson presidino.-The following cssss
were disposed OF this morning:
James Baker, colored, charged with DeiDg
drunk and disolderly, was fined SO.
oscar Carpenter. charged with vagrancy
was dismissed. 81,
William Marshall, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, was dismissed.
Charl Nightingale, charged With an az
sanlt on Aleck BeauIegsrd, WAS fined 30
Thomas Lightfoot, colored, chasged with
disorderly conduct and fighting, was fined 20
Night Report~-Last night was rainy an'
cool. Three prisoners and eight dodgers wer'
~ the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13
Commanding Alexsn'

FIRE IN FAIRFAx.-The tenants
house at Arcturus, the residence OF Mr..
w. H. Snowden, in Fairfax county, be-
low this city, was burned last night, to,
pether with all of the furniture and
$3.50 in money. The house was occu'
pied by MIR. Phelps, a carpenter who
works at Fort Hunt and his two daugh-
tiers. The former was in Baltimore ct
the time of the fire and his daughters
were visiting in the neighborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13
New Spring
Upholstery StufS.

We ara daily receiving the new spring o.
fects in Drspry stuffs, Furniture, and wall
Coverings, Den Furnishings, Slip Cover Ma
terisls. &C.. and direct attention to the beau
siful pglish Cretonnes, the new art fabric
-Epglish Tsffets which shows clever repro
auctions of the old English prints, and the
new and exquisitely designed Art Tickings.
Estimates for clip Covers, Window Shades,
and Reuphostering and Covering Furniture
cheerful y furnished.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13
BOUTS AND SHOES.
BOUTS AND SHOES.
A. KATZS
Closing Out Sale of the
Stock of F. Kaufman.

Having bad Q very successful week last
week We will continue to give the public .
chance to secure some remarkable bargains in
BOOTS, SHOES AND SLIPPERS. In look
through our stock we find soma moro broken
lots which We will sell at prices regardless OF
cost.
Ladies' Hand Sewed Tan Shoes, former
price So, closing out price $1.9S.
Ladies' Oxford's, both black and tan, most
" small sizes, widths B, G & d, former price
| 81, 81. % and 81 so, closing out price 4Sc.
Ladies' Dongels Button Shoes. hand sewed,
small sizes, former prices 81 and $3.50, clos
ing out price SOC.
We have also q few pairs Of Gents Patent
Leather Shoes, former prices 50, $3.50 and
| 81, closing out price ST..
Gents Calf Balls. Hand sewed, former price
| SO, closing out price SLID.
Boys Black and Tan Shoes, former price
| 81 80, closing out price CSC.
Ladies' Patent Leather Sandals, former
prices Toe and 81. Closing out price 4Sc.
Youths and Boys Tan Shoes, spring heels,
former prices 81 and $1.25, closing out
price soc.
Infants Button Shoes, sizes 2 and B. for
mer prices 25c and 35c, closing out price &c.
Gents Patent Leather Dancing Slippers,
former price $3.50, closing out price 9oc.
Gents Over Caters former prices 25c and
SOC, closing out price lac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

DIRECTORS ELECTED-The annual meet
ing of the stockholders OF the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Com
pany was held today vt the principal office OF
the company, No. III south Fairfax street
when the following directors were elected
q. Z. Abbot. Geo. F. Huff, Jno. C.ssel: Jas
s. Swartz, Samuel Rea, +. Me'teas. DAVID "
Leech, Park Agnew and Jos. Crawford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

HONORABLY Observation-Disclosures
King. of the Alexandria Light Infantry,
has issued the following:
A1mory Alexandria Light Infantry,
February ~, 1900. J
Special Orders, No. 1 and 2:
Corporsl John w. Travers is this day hon.
ably discharged from the Virginia volunteers
Oh account OF disabilities.
CORPORAL Luther J. Hall and Privates James
]. Hepbuin and Peyton B. Dearbon are hon.
orsbly discharged from the service oil tne
virginia volunteers on account of removal OF
re,idence out of the bounds of this command.
JAMES + KING,
Commanding Alexandria Light Infantry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

BAsKETBALL.-The Y. M. G. A. bas-
ketball team, of Washington, will play
the Alexandria Light Infantry team to-
night and a ell-contested game is ex'
This game is proving to be
quite a popular one with the Alexan'
aria public and it is expected that a
large crowd will turn out to wltness IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

Mr.. FENDALL QUALIFIEs.-Mr. Ben
;amin T. Feudall, formerly Of this city
Inc newiy-appointed city engineer o.
Baltimore, yesterday qualified before
Mayor Hayes, and will assume charge
of the department now presided over
bv Mr. VIM. w. Varoey, on March l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

FIRE WARDENs The Fire Wardens
met last night. Six rubber coats spo
SIX pairs of rubber boots were ordefeo
for the Hydraulion company. Inc
W4rdeus entered a protest against the
request OF the electric railway for per-
mission to lay @ track on Prince street
n front of the Relief truck house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

CHURCH RoBBED.-Btween and D
o'clock yesterday evening two men ell
tered st. Mary's Church, broke open
the poor's box and stole about Slo
thereirom. The men are strangers, out
spsrtial description of them has oeen
secured and q lookout is being kept LOT
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13
A<ONE PRCE34
[ACKEII & MARSHALL,
KAUF7M A NN7S-
THE DAYS ARE NUMBERED.

Our ladies furnishing and notion depart
ments will soon be thing of the past. Our
spring and summer stock of gents furnish
ings and clothing are beginning to arrive.
Alterations and remodeling no interference
to business. The sale in ladies' furnish
ing, dry goods and notion departments is in
full blast. Cost not considered All goods
are marked in plain figures. The lots in
many instances are small, therefore you
must be quick. Last weeks sale made
big hole in the stock. Space does not per-
NIT us to enumerate. Articles too many to
qnote, so be with us early Monday morning.
ICome and be convinced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

Was the result of his splendid health
,son;,ahle will spd tremendous ener'
iuu ara not found where Stomach, Liver
~ = y;dnevs and Bowels are out OF order
Il you want these Qualities T anu ;n' New Ss
cess they bring, use DR.. kines New
lie pills. They develop every powe'
- main and body. Only 20 cents. q
ES I,eadbeater & Sons Drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

81 had dyspepsia for years. No med %sa'c'1 Il
80 sffsct,ve as Kodol Dyspepsia cure.
g SsSe i Immediate relief. Two bottles Produce
ga %s ys e results" writes L. H. warres, a.
hsny Wis. 1t disests What you eat anu '~'
not fail to cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13
Alexsndria @azstte.
Tuesday EVENING. FEB. 10, 1900
LOCAL MATTERS.

mn rises tomorrow at 6:61 a. m. and
ots At 5:23. High water at Too .. M
and 81 3 p. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

The '. M. S. L. Social and Literary Dup
-! give dance tonight at Lyceum nsi''
Adni.s ON will be by card.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

NEATHBR FROBABILITIRs.-F this
...+;on fair and much colder tonight and
Wednesday; strong westerly winds, dmin-
.hing Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

The Best Prescription for Chi'is
aud Fever is a bottle of GROVES IAsfELhHs
CHILL Tonic 1t is simply iron and qnin9nlS M"
" lAsteless form. No cure-no pey' WV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take CascaretS Candy Cathart.c lOc or 2oc.
n n q. C. fail to cure druggists refund monev
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
PBC|AL OFFERINGS

In view OF the sharp advance in all classes Of merchandise
early purchasers will from 30 per cent by buying
now
Cotton goods up 50 per cent or more from last springs
prices We offering present stock at about per
advance the sheets We have hand and very Its
tie than that the wide sheeng. On other
fabrics such beached musns as low the lowest.
We offer of fine long cloths bought year ago.
$3.50 per piece nearly soc piece less than the present
value.
On many lines of ginghams, percas &c.. will close
what stock hand old prices while goods just
in we have marked very slight advances
Our $ro5 white quilts formerly sold 9Sc the new price
will be $25 We have in stock and arrive over 100 which
we will sell at that price as long as they last
By the purchase of large lot of linens white goods no
TONS &C., from the bankrupt stock of John NJ Coniin &
Son. Brooklyn ~ Y, to arrive this week. we will offer all
this staple stock at old price, the goods really being worth an
advance of from IS to 50 per cent
ANOTHER OLD PRICE OPPORTUNITY
Through very fortunate purchase own about $50 Mo-
quee rugs and mats prices paid last spring. This
very largely under present value We will sell the mats at
7sc. rugs $I75 Irugs So.
Watch February advertisements You will save money
by so doing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails &c
cure. L. w. GROVES signature on each
box. 26c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13
p,sr,arclS's Iron Nerve

reeulsr meeting of the City Council Will
ba held tonight at 7:3O e'c ocK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

EREsH ROLLED OATS for sale in pack.
Il ages and by the pound at
JC MILRURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13
u. Are Your Kidneys

Dr Hobbs sparagus Pills cure all sSnsy e~s
III, Df srae' Add. Sserlipg Bemsdy Co''Coaess"~S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13
Fire Screens,
Folding Screens.

We make Screens to order in every style
and Of any material desired-burlsps DENIM
cretonne. tapestry, taffets Cinen), pantasote
leather, dsmssh, and brocadee.
Our stock of Ready-made Screens is very
complete.
Fire Screens from 65c mp.
Three-fold, 5-foot Screens from $1.26 up.
Three-fold Screens, imitation mahogany
frames, silkoline filed.
$3.50 Each.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-02-13

Third floor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-05-30
Strong Plea for Genuine Manhood.

The annual baccalaureate address to
the graduating class of the Viroqua
high school was delivered, on Sunday
evening in the Methodist church, by
Rev. Mr. Tresidder, pastor. The mem
bers of the class, teaching staff of the
high school and the entire school board
were seated in the center Of the church.
The 50 cred edifice was crowded. The
floral decorations were exquisite in kind,
native beauty and artistic arrangement.
The musical portion Of the service was
well rendered by the church chC1. Mrs.
D. O. Mahoney presided at the organ
with her customary efficiency. The r ,v.
Mr.. Stemen assisted in the service. The
address wat based on the text BE strong
in the Lord 1t was an old fashioned
appeal for a Christ-like life, for religious
enthusiasm and for the fearless and IN
swerying application of the dictates of
ones conscience to the minor as well an
major matters Of every day life. In fine.
it was striking, cultured presentation
of the absolute necessity for the cultiva-
tion Of genuine religious temperament
as the basis of strong, helpful and in
during intellectual manhood and woman.
hood.