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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

THE SCHooLs.-The closing exercises
OF the public schools were concluded
today when the pupils of SDowden
school were dismissed for the session.
The exercises were held in Seaton
Building and were we'll attended. They
consisted of songs, the distribution OF
certificates and an address by the Super
intendent. The superintendent's medal
was awarded to James Rich. The follow
ing pupils in the Principal school
received certificates:
Jas. Rich. Frank Chinn, Lawrence Arnold,
Granville Tsncil, Norman Murray, Charles
Robinson, Park Tancil Robert Day, John
Williams, Clarence Murray, John 81. Jackson,
James Burke, Burnett Parker, Andrew
jackson, Clifford An 1erson, Benjamin Tibb',
William Napier, Clinton Baltimore, James
Ball, Leor Baltimore, Richard Jackson and
SIlas Bell.
Rev. H II. Warning opened the exercises
vita prayer and Rev. s M. johnson deliver
ed the benediction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
TO-pAy's TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Convention.

Richmond, Va, June 26.-Nesrly the
whole session OF the constitutional con.
vention was taken up today with tho
discussion of the matter OF taking the
oath Of ollice. Mr.. Tbom, OF Norfolk,
spoke On TIE question fer an hour ard
a.half 10 advocacy of the OATH. He
was replied TO by Senator Daniel.
Many resolutions were presented bear
ing upon numerous questions Of reform.
One provided that every officer should
take an oath that he had not directly
or indirectly used or promised money
or patronage to secure votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
Favors Annexation.

Havana, June 26.-La Luchs, the
leading Cutan organ, today comes out
for the annexation OF the island to the
United States. The national party or
gan yesterday declared that General
Maxine Gomez would be the candidate
of that party for the Presidency of the
Cuban Republic, and General Palma
the candidate for the Vice Presidency.
General Come this morning denied
that he was candidate for the position.
Governor General Wood who has
been III for several days, is somewhat
worse today. His condition, however,
is not serious. Overwork and malaria
are given as the causes OF his Illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

ROYAL ARCANUM day fell on Sunday
but 1t was celebrated in this city last
night when Alexandria Council held
their regular meeting. A number Of
visitors from Washington were present
including Past Grand Regent E. B.
Eynon and Phillip Walker Of the Grand
Council, of Washington. Rev. E. V.
REGISTER was also present and these
three and Others made interesting ad-
dresses. A delegation from George
Mason Council was also present. Three
applications for membership were re-
ceived. After the meeting refreshments
were served aud very pleasant even.
log was spent by all present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed OF today:
Lindsey Duffey, trespassipg on the
Southern Railway property and sbusive
langu age to Officer Cornell dismissed.
John Semmes, drunk and boisterous
10 the street; detained at the station
house.
Henry Stewart, Edward Carter,
George Lee, Blaine Craig, Eugene
Parker, VIM. Porter and VIM. waste,
uulswful gambling fined So each.
A young msu, disorderly and fight
ing forfeited So.
Phillip Toler, Walter Stanton and
Samuel Page. colored, dlsorderly con-
duct dismissed.
A man, assault on neighbor with
pistol charge withdrawn.
A saloonkeeper, selling liquor on
Sunday charge withdrawn.
Night Report. Last night was clear
and warm. Ten prisoners were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
LOCAL BREVITIE5.

| The Police Commissioners will meet to
night.
The station house Is being whitewashed snt
cleansed.
The magnolia bloom is said to be tb,
heaviest for years.
Fitzgerald Council, Knights OF Columbus
will hold a regular meeting tonight.
Ernest Page, q colored boy, Was arrested to-
day for firing pistol in the street.
Complaint is made that certain parties ere
keeping hogs within the corporate limits in
the southwestern portion Of the city.
The schooner Thomas Nash, with lumber
for Matthias Point. and the barge PaDzy, with
lumber for Belmont Bay, were cleared today
by smoot d Co.
One Of the parties recently discharged from
the soulhsrn Railway hops Ia this city was
elected from the premises yesterday. it being
charged that he was interfering with the men
at work.
The funeral OF the late Prof. Thos. E. Du-
lany, took place yesterday evening from
Meide (E2is, opal Chap !, colored, the ser.
vices icing c1ndutted by Rev. c. 4. Ball, Of
Grace Church. The funeral was very largely
attended.
A square of 4-iDch main pipe is being laid
on st. Asaph street, between Gitbon and
Wilkes streets, and FIRE plug has been put
in at the northwest corner OF Gibbon and
ST. Asaph streets. The reservoir Of the water
company is being cleaned.
One-ihird OF the cspitsl stock Of the wash
gton and Virginia Stock Yard and Abat-
toir Company has been subscribed for and
within two we, ks the Balance OF the 500 OOO
Is expected to be taken by local retail meat
dealers. The company will DO incorporated
under the laws Of Virginia.
Judge Nicol Of the Circuit Court In vaca'
ton, today In the case of Ella Lee Broders
vs.. Lillian B. Csrlin ct al entered o decree
COL Fl rming the sale Of the house and lot on
the south side Of King street, between Fair.
fax and Lee, to J. NJ. Hill and appointing ].
K. NJ. Norton, special commissioner, to execute
deed.
The Nonpsrsils, a colored organization,
gave q banquet az Odd Fellows Hall last
night. Electric fans, electric lights and suit
able decorations were specsl features Every
thing was conducted in quiet and friendly
manner. The Grand Household will close its
session this evening with banquet at the
hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
Could Offers Financial A ssIstance.

New York, June 26.-Ths Seventh Ma
tional Bank which experienced financial
difficulty yesterday because Of its debit bal.
ance at the Clearing House of 1888, 600,
which was only paid near 3 o'clock, opened
as usual this morning. The trouble is said 10
be all over now. There is no evidence this
morning OF any unusual Withdrawals Of de-
posts. Edwin Gould called at the bank at 10
O'Clock and, it is said, has offered all the
financial assistance the bank requires. All
the clearing house banks made their ex-
changes as usual this morning. The exchanges
of the seventh National Bank went through
all right. seveIsl Of the member
OF this clearing house dropped IN at
the clearing house but no formal nesting was
held. president Of one Of the leading dowo
town banks said that in his opinion the
situation was better than it was last night.
The Seventh National Bank was debtor at
the clearing house this morning to the amount
OF 1924 600. This balance was paid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

ANOTHER WARRANT ISSUED. - A
warrant was issued last night for the
arrest OF q young man who was charged
with assaultiDg another Of his own age.
He left collateral, but failed to appear
this morning and face the court and
complainant. There was another fea-
ture of the case which was not brought
out last night. 1t seems that the de-
PENDANT had also assaulted a young
woman. 1t is alleged that he met the
complainant walking with two young
ladies, and that he rudely accosted one
of them and pulled her away from her
escort. The latter objected and receiv-
ed black eye. The father of the
young woman appeared THE morning
and swore out warrant for the arrest
of the ungallsnt individual and the
case will come up tomorrow. The
trouble is supposed to have originated
in jealousy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
LanSburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street.
WASHINGTON. u. @.

morning, 1000 strong, and their regular
daily march through the streets
began. At the Central Railroad
bridge they compelled 255 men
on railroad work to stop work.
At the power house the police met
them and ordered them to disperse or
move on. They refused, and the police
fred four volleys at random, from their
pistols. The strikers became panic
stricken and scattered 10 all dire ctions.
A number OF them received severe In.
juries by being struck by flying bricks
and shovels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

KING STREET IMPROVEMENT About
one-fourth of King street, between
Fairfax and Royal, was paved with
vitrifed brick yesterday and last night.
The work will be pushed rapidly, and
and By the end OF the week the square
will be completed. The paving is wit
messed by numbers of people. and yes
terdsy evening before and after sun
down many people visited the locality
and viewed the work with pleasure.
Ia a short time ordinances will be in
troduced in the City Council providing
for similar work on the two squares
east of the present improvement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

COUNTY NoTEs Argument was couclud.
ed at 4;30 O'clock yesterday afternoon in
the Alexandra County Court before Judge
]. NJ. Love In the case Of DR.. d. N. Rust VS..
County Surveyor L. 7. Haney, on motion
to remove the latter from Office. The Judge
took the matter under consideration, snd will
render bis decision at the next term. The
hearing of evidence and the arguments oc.
cupied the entire session Of the court on
Monday aud yesterday. DR.. Rust was repre-
scented by Mr.. John NJ. johnson, Of this city,
and Surveyor Hsney was repres snted by Mr.
Frank Lyons, OF Alexandria county. Court
adjourned TIL Friday.
The County Supervisors met todsy snd
wound up the business for their term. The
new board will 20 into Office on July 1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
LIN An Awkward Ely.

BIidgeton. N j., June 26.-Pastor George
E. Ford, of the Second NJ. E. Church, was
discovered last night late in the church with
ten-yearold Carrie Thomas Poys saw him
and notified the church officers, and 8 crowd
collected. Ford crswled through the air
tubes, hid in the heater and was drag
Eed out by trustee Miller, who pro.
tected him from the crowd, which threatened
him with tar and feathers. Miller took him
to his family. where a sad scene occurred.
Ford mounted HE wheel ct 2 o'clock this
morning and will probably 20 to Bosom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
Her Millions for n Title.

Buffalo, N. Y. June 26.-The wedding OF
Count Franz josef Won Lsrisch Moenich OF
u-schleisigeD Austria nephew Of the
lsts Empress Of Austria and @ relative Of many
Of the crowned heads Of Europe, and Miss
Marie ssttei field, daughter Of the late John
Satterfeld, the Standard OIL magnate, will
take place at the Satterfeld home tomorrow
at p. m. There will be two ceremonies one
civil and one religious Miss SstteIfield met
the count over year ago, while travelling in
Europe with her mother. She has 81 coo, 700
in hor own right, and she will inherit SO, 000,-
600 more,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
The Recent Storms.

Bluefeld, w. Vs., June 26.-1hs story Of
Saturdays food, which worked ruin and de.
VISITATION throughout the EIkhorn valley, is
greatly exaggerated. The loss Of life will not
exceed ftty or sixty, nearly all colored miners
or their families. The Norfolk and Western
railroad will lose over II 600 600. The loss
to the colliers will be In excess Of 100000,
and il will take the vslley three months to
regain the standing 1t had last Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

THE UNION ExCURsIoN.-The mana
gers OF the union Sunday School excur-
sion which went to Marshall Hall yes
terdsy say 1t was one OF the most
pleasant which ever left this city. The
Second Presbyterian, Baptist, Trinity
and M. E. Church South Sunday
schools with many OF their friends com.
posed the party, which numbered
about 200. Everything passed of in
the most satisfactory manner, and the
excursionists returned home about
eleven o'clock last night much pleased
with the days enjoyment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

THE MlNsTREIs-The eommittAa nj po-
tomsc Lodge Of Odd Fellows have ARRANGED
for q frst'clsss entertainment in the Oners
House tomorrow night. There will be a nil
dress rehearsal tonight, and many new ana
entertaining features will be introduced. The
handsome cake which will be voted to the
successful cake walker is now on exhibition
in the window Of Mr.. ]. Fred. Birrelfs con.
fectionery store. The public are requested to
secure reserved seats ct once at Mr.. Warheld's
drugstore corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

PERSONAL Mrs. John S. Barbour,
OF Culpeper, ia visiting her sister, Mrs.
George Drewry.
Miss Katherine Marbury, OF Balti-
more, is visiting Mrs. Tackett, Cd st.
Asspb street.
Mr.. K. Kemper today qualified as Su-
perintendent OF Public Schools for the
third term.
Mrs. Kate Johnston and daughter
are at Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

ARREST OF A DIAMOND THIEF.-Ed-
win Davidson, living at 1909 Al street
6. W., Washington, was arrested In that
city this evening, while eDdeavoring to
dispose of several diamond pins. De-
tsctives visited his house and found
diamonds to the value ofs3, 900. David
son has admitted that he stole the
jewels from the summer home Of Mr..
Robert Portner at Manassas on Sunday
nioht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
Pearls Found in VERMONT.

EyerL0@ is talking aboA the
"GrgzG Mountain Pearls" DidSor
kH6w that they cure liver troubl&
constipation, bad digestion, nausea,
dull headache, dizziness and foul
breath? There never was pill solo
which acted so quickly and gently
Aa they don't grippe one bit. Akia
is a. We ask-we know what 6e re
suit W. be.
WAKEFIELD & HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

THE SOUTHERN STRIKE.-Genersl
Manager Frank s. Cannon, of the
Southern Railway. was in Salisbury, N.
c., a short time yesterday en- route 10
Knoxville. Regarding the mschinists'
strike on his road, Mr.. Cannon said :
Everything is satisfactory to the rail.
road. The shops are all rapidly filling
up. ! expect conditions to be normal
In 10 days"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

"a few months ago, food which / ate for
breakfast would not remsin on my stomach
for half an hour. / used one bottle of your
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and can now eat my
breskfast and other meals with a relish and
my food Is thoroughly digested. Nothing
equs's Kodol Dyspspsis Cure for stomach
troub es." II. s. Pitts, Arlington, Tex. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat.
Sold by 8. Leadbeater ~ Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

CITY ENGINEER. MIR. L. r. Gray
bill, who ia now in the service OF the
District of Columbia, will accept the
position of acting City Engineer and
will enter upon the discharge OF his
duties at once,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
Alsxanaria 9assfts.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 26. 1901.
LOCAL MATTERS.

San rises tomorrow at ABS a. sIo se's
a. 1929 .. m. High water at 4;o4 T. m' S"u
4:40 d. N,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

The bilious, tired, nervous man cannot
successfully compete with his healthy rival.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers the famous pills
for constipation will remove the cause of your
troubles. Sold by Z. s. Lesdbestsr & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

WEATHER PRoBABILITIn.-for .I's 'oc,
tion fair and continued "sIm 'onisns sho
Thursday; variable winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
Routed the Strikers,

Rochester, N. Y, June 26.-The
striking street laborers met st $40 this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
StOps the Cough
and Works or the Cold.

HHu w UEkb OII NIIC NUIUs
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets cure q
cold 10 one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
90 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAxATIvK BRoMo QUINIEE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money il 1t fails to
cure E W. GROVES signature Is on each
box. 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

Special Sale
BatiSte CorSetS.
Delightfully."- light and cool, for summer
wear. Many prefer them to Net Corsets.
Made girdle effect. with straight front.
25 dozen are offered ct
SOC Pair. Usually 75c.
Second foor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
g MAv.o~
This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Qu Tablets
the remedy that cures cold I'm one day

DR.. Bull's Celebrated Pills cure
many ills. One pi dose. Box, so pills,
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles
Biliousness, Dyspepsia Impure Blood and
Poor Blood Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. Or. Bulls Pills never
grippe. Sold by Biehsrd Gibson and ell drug.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

Danger. disesse and death follow neg ect OF
the bowels. Use Dewitt's Little Early Risers
to regulate them and you will sdd years Of
your life and life to your years. Easy 10
take, never grippe. Sold BIZ I s. I.esdbester
4 Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26
At 2Oc.

Satin Liberty Ribbons, No. 60. in all
evening shades and black, 800
value, AT TWENTY-FIVE CTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-26

Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-18
Entertainment al Edna,

Edna, Texas, February i6,-The entertain
ment given by the Guild last night AT
the opera house for the benefit of the
Episcopal church was a success IN every
feature and was attended by a large aud
nppreciatiye ardience, every seat in the
house being filled, large number who were
late heing compelled to stand,
The programme was arranged and man
aged by Mesdames Lafayette Ward aud
A. j. Compton and to the ladies Is largely
due the success of the evening.
The entertainment was opened by Yio-
lin solo by Mr.. Alfred r. Ward, accom-
panied hy Mrs. l.. Ward, which was rem
dered in a mastery manner aud drew Il
liberal applause from the audience.
Miss Norma Egg followed with rccita-
tion which was also well received by those
present.
The balance of the programme was as
follows: Mrs. l.. Ward, vocal solo, accom-
PIANIST, Miss Flora Wells Miss LQura
Smith, piano solo; Mrs. L. Ward and Mr..
Flora Wells piano solo, Miss Flora Wells
vocal solo, Mrs. u. L. FAIRIES; piano solo,
Mrs l.. Ward.
Then followed the cake walk, the at
traction of the evening, twelve couples
participating Judge T. NJ. Austin, Judge
j. NJ. Moore and DR.. w. A. Malsch were
selected as Judges. and. being unable to
decide which couple were entitled to the
cake. decided the best way TO settle the
matter would be for the court to keep tho
cake.
Something In the neighborhood of $50
was made clear of expenses.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-18
nin rime for Shrinnra.

Austin, Texas, February 1t Tho shrin-
ers are TO have big time Friday night, as
the invitation for the occasion reads as
follows:
''Es Sclamp Aleiku"--lllustrious Noble,
hcarken! a long. loud wall has gone up
from ~ large number OF unrcgenerated In
ndels whose habltatlons are In aud about
the beautiful oasis OF Austin, which nestics
on the placid waters Of the historic Colo
RADIO. SO loud and so long has this ago
ni2ed wall continued. pleading for permits.
sion to take shelter beneath the protecting
dome of our temple that u has reached tho
ears OF our potentatc, and moved him
VITA compassion for the poor unregenerated
SONS Of the desert aud he has given his
consent that they he taken In out OF tho
darkness and brought to the true light
Therefore, 1t Is the command of your shcily
that every mothers son of the tribe Of Ken
kur chase himself to the oasis of Austiu
on puh'l Kanda, I'd day. llth month, Heira,
1915. Shn 'aban. For the heuett Of tbosd
mobiles who may he a little rusty on their
Arabic, we explain the above means Fri
day, February - 1901. Mt Z p. ma
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-18
Caldwell Cuttings.

Caldwell. Texas, February 16.-The com
missioners court adjourned this evening
after Il weeks session. Much important
business was transacted.
The beautiful weather brought a large
crowd to town and business was lively for
a part OF the day.
The old Reeves building aud the Skr-
yanek building, both ON Buck street, faclng
the court house, have been torn down and
work will begin In few days on the cree
ton of two brick stores to take their
place.
Mrs Vra Rogers Of Lampasas has been
visiting the family of w. II. Hundley this
week
T. V. Murray of Dallas was In the city
this week. q
Miss Annie Laurie Lee has returned from
visit to Rockdae and Georgetown.
Mrs II. NJ Wlmberly and two sons left
for their new home, mt Aransas Pass.
Mrs Il. L. Burns and children of Bren-
ham visited her mother, Mrs, w. X. Davis,
this week.
Miss Aurelia Murray has returned from
Lampasas.
Mrs. ]. r. Heslep and children have re
turned from visit TO Navasota.
Rev. W. p. Fife, the evangelist left for
Nayasota this evening, where his revival
meeting will begin tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-18
Runne Items.

Aunge Texas, February 16.-U. f. Shlrar
has sold his store with large stock of dry
goods and groceries to w. o. Murray and
Joe Houston of Floresville. Mr.. Shirar
did not sell his farming implements. He
expects to build soon and engage only in
the hardware business.
A thirty-foot addition is being made to
the depot building here. Another large
cotton platform will also be built
Mr.. d. Vickers, an old citizen of Runge,
more recently of Waller county, has been
in Runge this week. His wife died AT
Yoakum about two weeks ago. He Is on
his way to Mexico, where 1t Is probable
he will live.
Last Tuesday a Mexican living on the
farm of ii. Jansen, about five miles from
town, made an assault on the latter's wife
He was beaten Off however, but as yet has
not been captured by the officers.
Mrs Il. l.. sharpe and children of Pleas
anton, have been visiting Mrs, j. Il. Clifton.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. $. +. Zowarka, a
boy.
Mr.. w. H. Barnard and wife of Indiana
are here on a visit to Mrs. Charles Shirar
a sister of the former.
The Karnes county teachers institute will
be held at Runge next Friday and Sstur-
day Superintendent Arnold Of the Bee
vile schools is expected TO deliver an al
dress Friday night.