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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. Samuel Mills's bread wagon
broke down On Queen street, between
Fairfax and Royal, this morning.
The remains OF Mary E. Mills, wife
OF William Mills, who died 10 Washing
ton on Sunday last, were brought here
this afternoon for interment.
Mr.. Robert Murphy, who lost his
horse ia Washington yesterday, subse'
queutly recovered the team, but about
$12 worth of provisions were missing.
The fall term of the circuit court for
Alexandria coun y, Judge Charles E.
Nicol presiding, will open in the county
court house at Fort Myer Heights
Monday morning next.
The committee on light met last night and
transacted considerable business. The matter
OF using Cameron wster instei I'd OF river water
for the boilers at the Electric Light Works
was discussed and 8. l.. Monroe, clerk Of the
works, Was directed to take further steps in
the matter. The river water causes the
boiler to sca'e badly.
horse belonging to Mr.. 7. A. Groves BE-
came frightened by the breaking Of one of the
yesterday morning near the corner Of Royal
and King stIests. The horse was not fright
sned by the electric cars, as was stated ye--
terdsy.
The officers Of the steamer Columbia deny
the reports recently circulated to the effect
that they allow gambling or disorlerly con.
duct on the part OF negroes on the first and
last trips of that steamer between this city
and Washington.
The Chesapeake PIesbyteTy which met in
this city yesterday sdjour ed before COM
pletiDg the examination OF Rev, V p, herrell,
OF Prince William county, for orders, and the
mstter was continued till the next meeting OF
the Presbyterv.
Miss Burke's studio will be open during
November every Thursday and Saturday
morning, from ten TO two o'clock, to Ie:eive
donations to the Needle Work Guild.
Mr.. Walter Posey rs been placed in
charge of Capt Pair's tugboat Geo. w. Pride.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

The other candidates who were on
the licket for Governor did not receive
a total of more than ten votes. Tue
amendments, which were voted upon,
did not create any interest.
The vote for aud against the amend
metts was about evenly divided.
rns total vote Cast 10 this city was:
First ward, 1893; Second, 322; Third
C1urt House precinct. 500; Friendship
preciact, 36S; Fourth $50 -total 2.22O.
The vote 10 Alexandra county was
80 follows: Arlington districi = Mon
tsgue, 16l; H &c. 80. Willard, liz;
Dee Dson, 50. Anderson, 1853; Groner,
sc. Cation, 269. 49,
Jefferson Observation-Disclosures, 81;
Hoge. 151. Willard, 50; Dickinson,
14S Anderson. 55; Groner, l45 Catop'
pol
Washington district gives Montague
81. H oge 81, Cation 122. Tor amendment,
IL; against amendment 8.
The greatest interest centred on the
result in New York city aud Maryland.
Many earnestly hoped Shepard would
win in the former place and that Mary
land would roll up democratic mai
ority which would result in Mr.. Cor
man being returned to the Senate.
TIE telegraph offices and other places
where the returns were ANNOUNCED
were besieged, and before the anxious
ones sought their beds it was generally
admitted that Seth Low had triumphed,
although the result 10 Maryland was in
doubt. The atmosphere 10 tue streets
was not coDgenisl, and the numbers
on the street was not as great az on
former election nights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

WEDDINGS. Mss Louise Dedel,
daughter Of drs. Caroline M. Dedle, of
this city, and Mr.. N r. Guthrie, OF
Baltimore, we're quietly married last
night at the residence OF the BRIDES
mother, 6O8 King street. The ceremony
was o rformed By Rev. Frank j.
Brooke, Of the Second Presbyterian
Church, and only the immediate rels-
tives oil the families represented were
present. The parlors in which the
ceremony was performed were beauti'
fully decorated with roses and palms.
The bride wss attired 10 white chiffon
over white tsfieta and carried white
bound prayer book. After the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Guthrie left for a
northern bridal tour. and upon their
return will reside 10 Baltimore, the
home of the groom.
A pretty home wedding took place at
O'Clock last night ct the home Of the brides
mother, Mrs. Ellen Turner, No. 42i south
Washington street. when her daughter,
Miss Etha T. Turner, snd Mr.. Ws'lsce
J. Spenoe, Of Charlottesville. we're married,
Rev. DR.. Hunt, Of the Baptist Church
ofidstipg. The bridesm aids were Misses
Florence and Jennie Turner, sisters OF
the bride, and Messrs. Rollins and Sanford
scted as groomsmen. Little Miss Grace
Mitchell, niece OF the bride, was the flower
girl. A number OF friends and relatives Of
the bride and groom were present and united
in extending hearty congratulations. Mr..
and MIRA Spence left today for q wedding
trip through the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06
Lansburgh&BrO.,
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON, DC.

FIRE WARDENs.-A meeting OF the
Board OF Fire Wardens was held last
night. A number of Dills we're audited
and some routine was business trans.
acted. A plug was ordered to
be placed at the corner of Pat
rick and Cameron streets. There
never has been q plug at that point
and its necessity was demonstrat-
ed during fire 10 that ne'ghborhood
recently. The wardens have had oil
the plugs In the city cverhauled and
aud placed in thorough order. During
this work some were found to he 10 a
bad condition and OF no use whatever
in case OF fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

MISSIONARY MEETING.-A very IN
teresiing missionary meeting was held
on last Monday night ct White Hall,
Theological Seminary, near this city,
when addresses were made by the Rig t
Rev. Lucien L. Kinsolving D D., Bishop
OF Southern Brazil, aud the Rev. &. w.
Rlbble. missionary to Brszil. Both ad-
dresses were excellent, the Rev. Mr..
Ribble giving an account of the cOndi-
tious of the work, aud the Bishop stat
ing in eloquent language what the mis-
sion Of the Episcopal Church 10 Brazil
stands for. The Bishop will remain 10
this country for some time. Mr.. Ribble
also attended the meeting of the Ladies
Sewing Society Of Seminary Hill yesteI-
day. He lett the Seminary two years
age, for Br iii, and returned this fall
fer his marriage, which will take place
10 few days.
DR.. Crawford has returned from u
general Convention IN San Francisco
which he attended as one OF the dele
gates from the diocese OF Virginis, and
gave 40 interesting account Of the con-
vention last Sunday morning at the
Seminary Chapel instead Of a sermon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06
A Phvsician Testifies,

81 have taken Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
have mover used anything in my life that did
II the good that did" says County Physician
Geo. W. Scroggs Of Hall county, Ga. Being
physician have prescribed 1t and found it
TO give the best results" If the food you eat
remains uDdigested in your stomsch IL decays
there AID poisors TIE system. You can pre-
vent this by dieting Dot that means starva.
ton. KOdol Dyspepsia Cure dieests what
You eat. You reed suffer from neither dys.
pepsis nor starvation. The worst cases
quickly cured. Never fails. For sale by 6.
5. Leadbsater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

The ELECTION yesterday caused DO
aonrebsnsion 20 democrats ia Alexan-
dria az to the result 10 the city or state.
Il was ooly question of the majority
their standard bearers would receive.
To polls closed a. shutdown almost as
quietly as laey had opened. aud 70 was
not long before The result wos al
nounced. Mr.. A. J. Montague had re-
ceived 1868 votes AID Mr.. Hoge 7O6,
the former carrying the city By mai
ority Of 657. Considering the fact that
numbers working In Washington and
other places we're Compelled to leave
the ciy before the polls were opened
ADD were unatls to return until sf'er
they we're closed, the democratic party
showed DO noticeable apathy. Inc
following are the official figures:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06
A Village Blacksmith Saved his Little
sous Life.

A Village Blacksmith Saved his Little
sous Life.
Mr.. q. FL. Black, the well known
village blacksmith at Grshsmsville,
Sullivan county, N. Y. ssys: "Our lit
tie SOD, five years old, has always bee n
subject to Group, and go bad have the
attacks been that we hsxe feared that
be would die. We have had the doctor
and used many medicines, but Cham
berlsins Cough Remedy is now our sole
reliance. II seems to dissolve the tough
mucus and by giving frequent dos g
when the croupy symptoms appear we
have found that the dreaded Group lie
cured before it gets settled" There lie
no danger 10 giving this remedy for 1t
contains no opium or other Injurious
drug and may be given as confidently
to babe ss to an adult. For sale by
Richard Gibson, Drug list.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

CARD PARTY. - An interesting card
party was given by the Junior Club at
the residence OF Miss Bessie Lee, on
Duke street, last night. The first lsdy's
prize was won by Miss McBee, OF Nor
fols, the first geptlemsn's prize by DR..
Toomas Cochran, and the consola-
ton prize by Mr.. Edmund Hunter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

CARS BUBNED.-Two box cars on
the Washington Southern Railway
one loaded with hay and the other
with ties-were burned between four
aud FIVE o'clock this morning on a side
track at Washington and OHIO Junction,
a short distance north OF this city.
The blaze Illuminated the northwestern
SKY and gave Kiss to report In this
city that the Homestead" the resi-
deDce of the late Thomas Swami, had
been destroyed. Traffic between this
city and Washington was delayed some.
what until the track was cleared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

CONCERT.-The concert at the Opera
House last night for the benefit OF St.
MaFy's Catholic Church was decided
success and reflected great credit upon
those who participated. Among those
who took part were Miss Mai Green
well, Miss Mamie Dewitt, Mrs Anna
Grant Fueitt, Miss Mamie Grant, Prof.
A. Gumprecht and Messrs. 2. f. Dow
ney. Floyd FeatherstOn, Melville d..
Hsnsey, Horaliu Rench, CHARLES Good.
ohilt sod others. The entertainment
was under the management of Rev.
Father Ahern and everything which
could 10 any way have added interest
TO the occasion had been anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

PERsONAL.-Miss Helen Chase is
visiting DR.. Slaughter on Seminary
Hill.
Miss Hattye Lee EichberR left yes
terday for Philadelphia to spend the
winter.
Judge J. B. Senior, of Fredericksburg, was
in the city today.
Gen. aud Mrs Louis Wagner, who have
btea the guests Of Miss Mary ]. Shinn on
south Pitt street, attended the Corbin-Patten
wedding 10 Washington today. They will re-
turn to their home at Germantown, Pa, this
evening.
Mrs Margaret Conner, Of Linden, Va, is
on a visit to Der daughter, Mrs. John Slower,
on south Henry street.
DR.. E p. Mclean, who for some time has
been connected with the internal revenue
office in this city, was yesterday elected
member OF the House Of Delegates from
Mecklenberg county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

A SOLAR ECLIPsE.-On the 10Th OF
November au annulsr eclipse OF the sun
will occur, which, however, will not be
vlslbl4 10 this latitude. fhe annulus
will start at the centre of the Mediter-
rsDesn Sea. move 10 a sOutheasterly
direction through Arabia and the Indian
Ocean, out through CeyloD, the Malay
peninsula and Siam, and terminate at
the eastern coast OF Luzon in the
Philippine Islands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

KILLED BY AN ELECTRIC CAR.-Oo
slighting last night from an electric
street car az Ninth and K streets north.
west, Washington. Albert K. Williams,
ar., bookseller, known the city over as
one of the oldest tradesmen 10 his line,
was struck and instantly killed by Car
going on an opposite tr, ok. His body wss
badly msngied. The deceased Tor q
number of years was engaged in the
secondhand book trade, aud was we'll
known to many biLliophihsts 10 Alex.
andria who often visited bis store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

POLICE COURT. Three cases were on
the docket 10 the Polics Court this
morniug-thst of white man an old
ofieuder) for being drunk in the street,
snd a horse and COW charged with
tres pass. The man was fued S. and
10 default OF payment was sent to the
chain gang for twenty deys, and the
owners Of the animals were made pay
81 On each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

THE DEEsTRICK SEULE" will be
given al the Opers House tonight, for
the benefit OF Grace Church repair
fund. As has been stated, Mr.. Wa. h.
Conley, of Washington, will be school.
master, ana Miss MyTa Lee Cavalier, Of
this city will be the incorrigible
scholar, Hannah Maria HoOeysuokle."
A 6nal rehersal was held last night and
everything is 10 readiness for su excel
lent performance. The doors will be
omen at seven O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

CORPORATION OoURT.-JudgO j. K.
N. Norton presiding.-Jsmes F. Doh
erty vs.. Osage Manufacturing Company suit
for sixteen hundred dollars for wages jury
and verdict for plaintiff for S486. 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

SoUrHERN's NEw TRAINS. The
two new Southern Raj way fast trains
which arr to run through this city from
Washington via Richmond to Jackson
Vile will begin to run November q.
There will be two trains daily via
Richmond over the southern. They
will run from Washington over the
track of the Richmond, Frederick
burg aud Potomac, and will back into
the station of the Southern Railway
near Virginia and Cary streets IN Rich
mond. The trains will he among the
finest ever run through Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

DR.. Bulls Celebrated Pills cures
many ills. One pi | dose. BOX, 80 pills,
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles
Biiousness, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. DR.. Balls Pills never
grippe. Sold by Richard Gibson and all drug
aisf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

EXCITEMENT.-Som excitement was
caused on Patrick street, between Duke
aud Wolfe, early last night, by Officers
Howson and Trsvers VINO were seen
hurrying toward a grocery store in that
neighDorhOod. A crowd gathered. but
the officers soon emerged without
bringing any prisoner with them. Much
curiosity was excited as to the cause OF
The procedure, but no one could be
found who was able to give an ex-
plsna,ion. 1t seems that the store is
conducted by a woman who also has
bosrders. and, according to her version
of the affair, butcher and his son
went into her place OF business and
threatened the lives of some of the
iamates, and acted in rude and men
sciog manner towsrd young woman.
The latter weot out aud summoned the
officers. The case will come up for
trial tomorrow morning. 1t seems that
the Den had had some previous mis-
understanding With the people Cd the
premises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

CHARGED WITH ASSAULT. - Some
excitement was created on north Royal
street late yesterday evening by the
piiiable pligot oi young man named
Herbert 5. upsOO, who appeared at the
station house in terribly battered con-
di,ion. he was bleeding profusely from
cuts on the head and face. and one OF
mis- wounds appeared to have been in
Fl cted with a bottle. He stated that
he had been assaulted in the store on
the northwest corner of Fairfax and
Cameron streets by Messrs. James,
Charles and Z ward DowDey, but alleg.
ed 90 reason for the treatment he bad
received al their handle. A warrant was
issued for the arrest of the accused but
the police we're unable to find them
and the case when called this morning
was continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

ABANDONED HER CHILD. - Ella
Thornton, a young cOlored woman, APP
pesred at the station house yesterday
with 40 infant Que month old, which
she stated was a child of a colored
woman named Nellie Brooks, who had
abandoned it and come to this city.
she requested Chief Webster to assume
charge of the founding. The chief, oil
course, declined the responsibility, and
compelled the woman TO take the infant
away with her, but said be would en-
desvor to fud IFS mother, if she was 10
Alexandria, and have her arrested.
TIE Brooks woman lived near "Arc-
turus," 10 lover Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06
10 CURE 4 CoLp nN ONE Day

Take LAXATIVE BBOao QUTSIEE TABLETS
All 1ugdsts refund the money il it fails to
cure T. W. GROVES signature is on each
box. 25e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06
LOCAL MATTERS.

Gun rises tomorrow st 6:34 q m. and SETS
1888 p. N. High waier at 4:44 a. m. ara
Ell o. %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06
LOST

T OsT. On Thursday night, October 81 =,
- between Alexandra and Arlington Stock
Yards, NINE LAMBS from large drove. A
reward will be paid for information that will
lead to their recovery. Addres, CLOYD
TAVENNER, 1416 Sd st., N. w., WASH
ington, ID. @. nov5 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

WEATHER PROBABILITIES For this sec
ton far tonight AMI ThuT'day; light to
flesh nOttheTly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

NTAsS MEETING ALI ladies and gentle
WI mon having an interest in the Alexsn-
dria Light Infantry, born of past or
present relation to the company, are earnestly
requested to meet at AImory Hall, SATUR.
DAY, NOVEMBER 8, at 9p. ~, to help
make arrangements for an old time Infantry
Fail All who have contributed to past sue.
cesse' will be accorded an especial welcome
noy6 At COMMITTEE on FAIR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06
Stops the Cough

Laxative BIomo-Qainine Tablets cure a
cold In one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
% cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06
TO SHIPPERS.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroa1, Southern
Railway and the Washington Southern Bail.
way give notice that unlimiiei fr c storage
OF fIeght OF sll character will be discontinued
sitter NOVEMBER 30, 1901, aud that sll
freight on hand at the close OF bainess No
vember 80, will be subject TO the storage
regulations which have teen adopted
Z. A. TAYLOR,
Manager Virginia Car Service Assn.
nou6 wAWw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06
g MNo-.z~

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO=Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures n cold Ia one day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-11-06

NTINCE NEAT just received By
WI J. @. AIIBURN.
The colored American., 1901-09-21
Musical Note.

Director J. Henry Lewis WhOSe &C.
tive participation in our musical events
was suspended by reas on OF the sudden
Ieath last May of his accomplished
daug hter and help meet, is now taking
10 his work for the season. He has
lust returned from Richmond, Va.
with the Amphions, where they gave a
highly successful musicale on Labor
day. They also sang by special invita-
ton in three of the largest churches
there. They are to ill return engage
ment before the Holidays. This Is the
tenth year of the Amphtons existence,
and Mr.. Ltwis has good reason to feel
eIated Ly their continued succees and
usefulness. It is probably the Oldest
OF yanization of the kind in the United
tates.
The Asbury church choir Of whith
Mr.. Lewis is also director, begun its
regular work Sunday September 6, and
, # ia his intention to increase the choir
10 smbership to forty persons, prepare
tory to presenting another oratorio be-
fore the Holidays.
The Dvorsk Musical Society, another
o,oanizstion that has reflected greet
credit. viii be reorganlzed during the
coming month, and they will dOubt less
be heard from here or elsewhere during
| the season. Possibly their first appear
anes will be III the True RefCrmers
hall. at Richmond, which has ample
facilities, Several changes will b.
ade in the cast of characters and the
management, but the persons who
we're the main supporters OF Mr. Lewis
II the ffort to present the '.Pirates o.
Perzance" will be ccnnected with tht
reorg an:zed society, which will soon b.
incorporated and become one :of on
permanent local. musical institutions
That is as it should be for their Gff5T
washighly successful.
The colored American., 1901-09-21

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ing extracts taken from his daily mail sho" what
men think Of his generosity.
Dear Sir-Please accept my sincere thanks
for yours of recent date. have given your
treatment thorough test and the beneht has
The colored American., 1901-09-21
NEGROES MOURN MCKINLEY.
Leaders Say He Was Their Greatest Friend
Since Lincoln.

None mourn III ore sincerely the death |
Of President Mckinley than the Negro |
citizens of the country. Churchmen |
and lsymen in New York united yester-
day in paying tribute to his memory
and In expressions Of eOrTOw at his as
sassinatiOn.
Under President Mckinley's fist AC
ministratiOn the Negro race in the
,ountsy received the highest political
preferment in its history. The bishops
f the church, and the laym.n reCoE-
niz I'd as leaders were aIwa. 8 received
cordially by MI. .McKinIeyIand often
expressed to them his deep concern as o
the welfare OF the race. The Rev. Dr.
&. P Parks, Secretary of the Home
and Foreign Mission Department oftEe
A. n. E Church, said yesterday:
'FTtere were No citizenz who held the
President in higher esteem than tie
AfrC- America 1s. He was the most able
salesman. that the country has pro-
luced and no President has had so
many complicated affairs to deal with
4s he, ye: in the discharge Of all his
duties he exercised great wiEdom and
much patriotism and Christian fOrti-
tude. He was a thorough American
and his death Is great loss to his coun'
try and 90 my race. He was deeply
concerned about. the American Negro
and wanted him 10 attain his full stat
IS as a man and q citizen unCer th'
Amer'can fill &. The Negroes every
where mourn the less Of their creates
friend since Lincoln"
Other col red ministers exp:e-s S M
| Jar sentiments.
The colored American., 1901-09-21

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Results were exactly what needed. Strength
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All correspondence is strictly confidential mail :
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for the asking and he want every man 10 have it
The colored American., 1901-09-21
a RACE MAGAZINE.

Do vou realize that there is published in Boston,
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exclusively to the interests OF the Negro race ano
which is edited published and controlled by mem
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