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The colored American., 1901-05-11

Senator McLaatrjaa says Ben Till,
man IS beneath hiS notice. When
such information comes from q gen.
tIenao'a echO has splendid oppOrtupaj
ties TOR k'oOaoiatg the facts, ,aCe are en-
cLiraed to accept his estimate.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

Those papers that feel disposed to
use the brilliant thoughts of The Col
ored American, without giving due
credit, need not be at all backward.
We have plenty that we haven't used
yet, and suggest that they be careful
not to miss copy. Just help your
selves, gentlemen.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

Mrs Mary Church Terrell is win.
ming laurels in the domain of short
story writing. Her recent contribu-
ton to the Washington Sunday Post
was gem of thought and dialectic
Characterization.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

1t may be of interest to those South
erners who wish the Negro to emigrate
to the Philippines that the very best
quality of hemp, Of which rope is made,
is manufactured or grown in the yicin-
ity of Manila.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

Il newspaper, an organization or
a9a indiUi3taI that cape STIR up public
talk and INSPIRE genuine interest, as
gery much alice. No one shoots at
dead d1tckS
The colored American., 1901-05-11

"Zhe quality of mercy is not
Str0jned' says the Great Bord' But
the time comes to all OF as q0he,a zoe
feel that 'sOthi'ag but the Laao of Nos
eS a0jU SOIUe the problem at hand.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

Original and witty Will Harris is
getting off some great thoughts through
the medium of the St. Joseph (Mo.)
Radical.
The colored American., 1901-05-11

The man with the job is the one to
watch out when the change admins.
tration comes around.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17
NEWS OF TIE DAT

The battleship Illinois was placed 10
commission ct Newport News yester-
day.
Bishop Hurst, who became i'll while
attending the Ecumenical Conference
In London, has recovered.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
aud York received an ovation In
Quebec when they reached that city
yesterday.
II Is said that Mr.. Lewis Nixon may
become Tammany's candidate for
Mayor OF New York. Mr.. Nixon Is q
native OF Leesburg, Vs., and was once
a naval officer.
Mr.. Calderon Carlisle, member of
the Washington bar, died at 1880
o'clock yesterday morning at Asheville,
N. c., Of septic peritonitis. He was the
son OF James Vaudeville Carlisle.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge, indie
pendent Order OF Odd Fellows, began
weeks convention yesterday in Indian
apolis, Ind. The city is deliberately
decorated 10 honor Of the visitors, and
intertwined with flags and bunting are
streamers OF black as token of respect
to the late President Mckinley. Grand
Sire Gable. of Covington. KY, delivered
the an usl report, in which he referred
with qualification to the excellent prog
ross made by the organization. A
notable increase 10 membership was
made during the year-the Rsbekah
Lodges have also made good gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A pension OF $10a month has been
granted to a minor Of George Lucas, Of
this city.
George Mason Council Royal Ar
canum will have 3D. initiation at their
meeting tonight.
No inquest was held over the body
Of the baby found yesterday, and II
was inferred In the afternoon.
A called meeting of the Womsn's Aux
Hilary OF Lee Camp Confederate Veter-
ans, will be held at the camp hall this
evening at o'clock.
The steamers Norfolk and Newport
News passed up the river this morning
from Norfolk with soldiers who took
part 10 the funeral obseq1ies of the
late President Mckinley 10 Washing.
ton today.
Some excitement was occasioned on
Prince street near the postoffice this
morning by the antics OF dog which
was imagined to be mad. Officer Fer
gusop hurried to the scene and found
the dog to be suffering from some or.
dinary canine aiment. The owner Of
the animal subsequently, appeared and
took charge OF it.
| The trolley wire on the electric road parted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

IRREsPoNsIBLE NEGRoEs.-A gentle
man who conducts large business 10
this city-one which requires mucn Oh
his personal attentiou-made arrange
ments to go to Washington today VIII
an organization of which be is promi'
nent member. Upon reaching ms
place of business to give some directions
for the days work he found his LABOR
ers had anticipated him-aoout two
thirds of the negroes he employs nav
ing concluded to 90 to Washington
themselves without leave or license
from him. There was but one thing for
the disappointed gentleman to do and
that was to stay at home, and let those
be employs have the day to them
selves. This instance shows the amount
of courtesy that Is shown by negroes to
those who furnish them with regular
employment, while hundreds OF others
could be cited where housekeepers
have their patience taxed daily by If
responsible negresses who come and 90
when they please and invariably fail to
appear when most wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

at the upper end Of King street yesterday
evening shortly sitter 8 o'clock and trains
were delayed about half sn hour. Another
short delay was caused about 10 o'clock by
the rear truck Of gravel car breaking down
on King street.
1t Is reported that several Philsdelpbisns
contemplate es ablishine mill ia this city
for the manufacture of al kinds OF UNDER
wear. Two representatives OF those inter
ested In the project we're in this city yesier-
day. There are said to b. other movements
on foot looking 10 tie establishment OF differ
emit manufacturing plants here, but they have
not materislEsd as yet.
The Knights Of Maccabees held their regu.
lar meeting last night. Tho new regalias
have arrived and were used for the first time.
The regular routine business was transacted,
after which eulogistic remarks we're msde OF
the late Sir Knight Mckinley. A committee
con listing of Sir Knights Jones, Arnold AMI
Cornell was appointed to draft suitable reso-
buttons Of sympathy.
The three Episcopal churches in this city
in respect TO the memory Of the late Presl.
dent Mckinley In Christ Church on Thur
day at 11:30 a. M.
The steamer Lily & Howard, loaded with
miscellaneous merchandise, left today from
w. A. smoot q Co.'S wharf for Aqua creek.
The schooner A. a. Schulz, loa led with
canned goods, arrived here today from
Smiths creek.
The steamer Dennis Simmons left this
morning for Williamson, N. O.
Two dodgers were at the station house last
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

THE ARRIVAL OF THE RENAME
The neiehbofhOod OF the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad depot in Washington
was densely crowded last night. The
depot building bad been closed to the
multitude, and as the nour for the ar
rival OF the remsios Of President Nc.
Kinley drew near it was impossible to
move through the thFong which jam
med Sixth and b streets. while on Penn.
sylvanis Avenus the mass of humanity
was almost as dense. Tue trains and
boats from this city were packed with
passengers who were snxious to see the
funeral train and the transfer of the re-
mains from the depot to the White
House. IL Was late in me night before
the visitors returned home. The in
terest manifested 10 this city 10 the pro-
ceedings enacted 10 Washington today
was very marked and almost all who
could 6nd 1t convenient went TO that
city to witness the funeral ceremony,
aud, il possible, view the remains OF the
late President az they lay 10 state 10
the rotunda of the Capitol. Three
Alexandria organizations formed part OF
the cortege which marched from the
White House to the Cspitol-R. E Lee
Camp OF Confederate Veterans, Davis
Post, G.. A. r., and Old Dominion Com
mandery, knights Templsr. The
members OF the Lee Camp assembled
at the intersection of King and Royal
streets 10 time to take the O'Clock
car for Washington. Lee Camp OF
Confederate Veterans Of this city we're
placed 10 conspicuous position in the
liue of march from the White House to
the Capitol, sn1 upon arriving at the
latter place we're assigned to the top
OF the steps at the east end. When
the doors wers opened they were
among the first invited to enter.
The members are ouch grati6ed at the
cordial reception rendered them and the
courteous manner in which they
were treated. All the city and
government offices 10 this city and the
public and private schools were closed.
The town bell was tolled from 8 O'Clock
this morning until this afternoon, and
will be tolled from 6 this evening until
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

POLICE COURT.-Tne proceedings of
the Police Court this moroiDg attracted
no spectators-sn unusual occurrence.
The docket was short and soon dis.
posed of.
4 man who had been arrested for be-
ing drunk In tire s.reet-sn oft-re.
peated offense on the part of the &C.
cused-undertook to explain. The
Mayor cut the story short by remind.
log him of the fact that he of late had
been bi.weekly patron of the court
on the same charge, ard assessed the
fine at 50.
Five negroes were next brought be-
fore the bar. They were charged with
dlsorderly conduct In the streets in the
night time. The officer who arrested
them stated that they we're prowliDg
through the streets between twelve
aud one o'clock last night testing their
vocal powers and in doing 50 awaken
ing people from sleep. In some in
stances persons had been brought to
windows by the "VocaIists." The
Mayor fined them $3.50 each, saying
that while some people did not object
to being awakened by sweet and soft
music they seriously protested against
being DISTURBED by discordaut notes as
the evidence showed had been emitted
on this occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

THE WEATHER The heavens be-
came cloudy last night and this morn
ing q strong southwesterly wind was
blowing. which was hurting fragments
of clouds toward the northeast. At
times the flaws of wind were fierce and
umbrellas were held with difficulty.
Showers OF rain fell at intervals, come
of which were copious but short-lived.
The heavens have remained overcast
and the inauspicious conditions have
considerably interfered with the COM
fort of those who visited Washington
today.
About three o'clock 10 the afternoon
the wind changed to the northwest
and rain again followed. The tenn
perature fell perceptibly and has re.
NAMED much lower ever since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17
A TALK ABOUT CORSETS.

livery lady will need one Corsets this fall.
You will find stock in this department larger and
complete than before with the popular brands and
prices in the market
The best number in the & c. Corsets can be had here
including the four and five hook both short and long, white
and drab Good value at 75c.
Our better numbers in the R & c. Corsets good
be had for the money For shape and style there
none better We them the four hook and five hook and
straight 'front.' both black and white Good values ST.
We need say much about the American Lady Corses
for every lady who knows the hgh standard of
these goods The straight roL which have both in
black and white believe be of the best four hook
corsets the market today the popular price of g.
The short medium and long in the American Lady Cosets
be found here and keep only the best and stylish
bes These be had both in four and five hook also in
black and white. Good value for 81.
Our fycent Corset is big factor in corset depart
We have six styles and six numbers in this price
corset All made by the American Lady Corset Company
the R. G. Corset Company and the Globe Corset Company
None better can be had for the small price at soc.
ONE PRICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

JR. .. u. A. Mn view of the fact
that Thursday, Sept. 10. having been
designated by the President as a day
OF national mourning and prayer
throughout the United States-the day
10 which the body of the late President
will be laid to rest--the committee
having in charge the musical and liter
airy entertainment to have been given
on that day, celebrating the eleventh
anniversary OF Alexandria Council, No.
80, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, have deemed it
expedlent to postpone such exercises,
which will be given next Tuesday
evening, the oath inst. instead. The
tickets distributed for Thursday even
ing, will, of course, be honored on next
Tuesday evening, a demand for which
Is noted by the committee 10 charge.
Accordingly Alexandria Council will
hold its regular weekly meeting on
Thursday evening when the degrees Of
the order will be conferred. The an
nual anniversary sermon to be preach
ed by Rev. DR.. Hunt on next Sunday
evening will, OF course, take place at
that time as previously announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

PERSONALS. Mr.. Benjamin Dement,,
formerly a conductor on the electric
railway, who has been critically i'll re.
Gently, has slightly improved.
Mrs. Joseph Brager, OF Baltimore, Is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. Gold.
smith, 10 this city, her old home.
Capt. and Mrs. G.. A. Mushbach have
returned from Buffalo, N. Y, where
they went to visit the Pan-American
exposition.
1t is reported that Mr.. Charley Cockrell
who went to Washington hospital a few
days sinco to undergo an operation, died in
hat city today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17
Books for
and Schools.

We desire to call the attention OF Libra
rians OF Public Libraries, Colleges, Schools,
Sunday schools, and Of those who are col ect-
ing Home Library to the advantages OF sub
hitting to us their public wants. LoDg-ex-
isting relations with the publishers OF the
United States enable Us 10 execute orders Of
any ma guitude promptly and economically
Pesdes this, we carry 10000 or more vol
umes on our shelves Of books in nearly every
department OF literature, particular attention
being given to the latest important works |;
thus we are enabled to fill at once large
part of the orders that daily come to us.
Possessing as we do unique means Of search,
We are able to supply scarce and out-of-print
brooks expeditiously and at moderate prices.
Subscriptions are received By US for all
msgs zines published in the United States and
Europe.
Librarians and others are invited to submit
to us lists Of books, magazines, &c.. desired
for quotations. Our prices are uniformly low,
and special terms are made for large orders.
Book Department-Bssement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17
COMMUNICATED.

We want TO call the attention Of the Board
of Health to the condition Of the swamp
which lies at the upper end Of King street.
We doubt IL there lie another city in the
United 6tsteI which conferences such q
nuisance at tho head of its principal business
street. Filthy stsgnsnt water and the stencil
of pig pens greet the noses Of those who pass
this plague spot as they arrive at the
edge Of sold Alexandria" We feel sure that
no end of new paving would induce any hu-
man being to desire q residence with such
surroundings. Diphtberia is teing bred by
this terrible state Of things and a scuIge may
be expected at any time. especially under the
heat of September sun. Is nobody Teapon'
sible? We can stand the dirt Of the streets,
but the fearful stencil which arises from this
noisoms place should be ahated. it calls for
the action OF the whole City Cou neil.
URANUS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ia again
made of the annoyance experienced by
many people from beanshooters in the
hands OF mischievous boys. A colored
woman who was sitting 10 her front
door on Wolfe street. between Royal
and Pitt, last night was struck by
marble or gravel which had been hurled
at her by boy using this continuance.
There were several youths in the crowd,
all of whom thought the act was good
joke. The matter was reported to the
police. The practice is by no means
contracted to any one neighborhood,
but it is carried on all over the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

SENT HIM THE BADGE.-Mr. W. A.
Smoot received letter few days ago
from johannesburg, South Africa. from
a gentleman he never heard of before
requesting that he send him badge
used by the Confederate. Veterans on
the occasion OF the unwilling of the
monument to Gen. Lee in Richmond.
The writer stated that he bad seen Mr..
Shoots name 10 q paper he had receiv-
ed in South Africa. The badge has
beeu forwarded,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

STREET PAVING committee
on streets met last night to consider
the matter of paving King street, from
Fairfax to Union, with vitrifisd brick.
City Attorney Boothe, Mr.. ]. Colvln.
OF the electric railway, and number OF
citizens owning property along the
street we're present. All the latter ex.
pressed a wish for the improvement
and the committee decided to recon-
mend at the next meeting of Courcil
the paving of the two squares mention
ed. No action was taken looking to
the paving of King street westward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

THROWN ON THE COBBLEsToNEs.-
Between five and six o'clock yesterday
evening colored man jumped from an
electric train ct the intersection of King
and Columbus streets ard was thrown
on the cobblestones. He was supposed
to have been seriously hurt and WAS
picked up and carried into barber's
shop conducted by one of his own
race where he soon revived. Forum
ateIy he sustained no serious injury.
having merely been bruised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

4 FUNERALs.--The funeral of Mrs.
Louisa Swalne, whose death occurred
early Sunday morning took place from
herr late residence, los south Royal
street., this morning at 10 O'Clock. The
services were conducted by Rev. DR..
Brooke, aud the pail bearers were:
Messrs. George Wise, W. A. Moore, K.
Kemper, A. G. Ublsr, W. L. Latham
and Ohas. w. Howell.
Thd funeral Of Mrs. Fannie Davis,
wife OF Policeman Arthur Davis, who
died Sunday afternoon, took place from
her late home, PIG north st. Asaph
street, this afternoon at 8 o'clock. Rev.
Bergman Green conducted the seryicef;
The pail bearers we're Messrs. John
Mullen, A. F. Warren, Jefferson Beach,
Amos Smith, James Duncan and Sam
uel Wade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17
Lansburgh&BrO.,
4ao to 426 Seventh street,
wAsHINGTOE. DC.

wAsHINGToE. D. G.

On account Of the yriennisl Convention OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church, to be held
at San Francisco beginning 0ctOter 2, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell
round trip tickets to San Francisco from all
points on its line at greatly reduced rates.
Tickets will be sold Sept, mber ID to 20 in
elusive, and will be good 10 return 70 leave
San Frsncilco not earlier than October 3. and
only on date Of exscution by Joint Agent, to
whom a fee OF fifty cents must DO paid. and
passengers must reach original starting point
by November Is.
The Pennsylvan railroad Company will
also run Personally .ConduCte1 Tour 10 the
Pacific Coast on this occasion by special train,
starting September % and returning October
%, Round trip rate $1S5. For further In.
formation apply to ticket agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

Mr.. Guy G. ATKINSON, a member of the
old Virginia family OF that name, died in
Washington yesterday. His father, Guy At
kinson, was prominent merchant Of Alex
andhs In ante -bellum days and took On act We
part in masonic affairs. Mr.. Atkinson mar
red a sister Of Mr.. Henry A. Crump, OF this
city. Mrs. Atkinson died few years ago.
Four children survive them-Misses Julia,
Fannie, and Jennie, and VIM. H., now living
in Brooklyn, and a member Of the large
manufacturing finn Of Summers Brothers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT 1t is
again reported that the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Company will assume charge of the
Washington Southern Railway running
from Washington to QusDtico on
October l. Under the new manage
ment, it Is said. there will be no change
of engines at Quantico, those Of the
Richmond, fredericksburg and Po-
tomac road being operated over the en-
tire line. The road has for years been
used by five different lines for through
passenger and freight traffic, and re-
Gently the stock has been divided be-
tween the representatives of each, and
by agreement the management of the
road has been releested to the R., F..
& p. company. Under the new ar
rsngement QuantIco will lose its
character as terminal point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

Mr.. G. w. MLLEN has returned from New
York, for few days only, for the purpose Of
selling bis elegant house, 1712 Duke street.
It is desirable property-Slarge modernizsd
house, stable and hennery, an acre Of ground,
nearly 100 fruit treos of choice varieties, and
abundance Of grapes he is seeking an inn
mediate buyer and will sell TO the party
making the bsst offer during this present
week. Here is bargain for some one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
IS W AN Bros,
424 and 40 King Street.
A WORD ABOUT HOSIERY.

Our special numbers of Chdrens Hose the best values
that can be had fer the money Why' Because made
every effort during the get the best numbers and
values in the market for this fall the popular prices
We have succeeded and believe that other house did
will give you better values for the money
are now offering in our Hosiery Department.
40 dozen Chdrens Fine Ribbed Hose nice weight for fall
good black and fast dye all sizes, Special value
50 dozen Boys Bicycle Hose, splendid heel and toe good
black and fast dye sizes from to Special value I3c
60 dozen Chdrens and Misses Fine Ribbed Hose double
knee with pced heel and absolutely fast dye and good
black sizes from to Special value I3c.
As dozen Boys Extra Heavy Bicycle Hose double heel and
toe good black and fast dye sizes from to TO- Special
value I5c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

Salvation Oil the best liniment.
Regular bottle, 15 cts; large bottle, 20 cts
Greatest euro on earth for Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Soreness, Sprains, Backsche, Stiff
ness, Cuts, Bruises, Wounds, Swellings, Burns
and Frost Bites. Salvation Oil kills all pain
Sold by Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Great
EaYOrite.

The soothing and healing properties
of this remedy, its pleasant taste and
prompt and permanent cures have made
it great favorite with people every
where. 1t ia especially priced by moth
ere of small children for colds, Group
and whoopipg cough, as it always Of.
fords quick relief, and as 1t contains no
opium or other harmful drug, 1t may
be given as confidently to baby as to
40 adult. For sale by Richard Gibson,
druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

B. W. Purcell, Kintersville. Pa, says he
suffered % years with piles and could obtain
DO relief until DeWitFs Witch Hazel salve
effected = permanent cure Counterieits are
worthless. For sale BY E. S. Leadbsater &
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

Sid Darling, 1912 Howard stIest, Port
Huron, Mich writes "G have tried many
pills and laxatives but DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are far tho best pills have ever used"
They never gtipe. For sale by E s. Lead
bester q Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17
LOCAL MATTERS

San rises tomorrow at 5:44 8. m and tets
a, COG p. m. High water at 1O:45 q. m. and
11:15 p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17
Canning Recipes.

For those who have canning 10 do at this
season Of the year, some canning recipes will
be Of use. The Designer for September con.
tains several. 1t is for esle in our Paper
Pattern Department.
First foor-Eleventh street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-17

WEATHER PROBABILITIEs-For this soc
ton rain tonight and Wednesday colder &C.
night