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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
VIRGINIA NEWS

Gen. James A. Walker Is reported to
be in q critical condition 10 Wytheville.
The street fair In Richmond, as we'll
az the horse show, closed on Saturday.
Both were very successful.
The seventeenth annual session OF
the State Council Of Virginia, Junior
Order United American Mechanics will
convene 10 Richmond tomorrow.
Marshall P. Grimes, assistant light
house keeper near Chatterton, King
George county, fell through trap
door on Friday and WAS seriously in
jured.
Rev, DR.. James r. Graham yester-
day celebrated the fiftieth anniversary
of bis pastorate in the Kent Street Pres
byterian Church, in Winchester, where
he was ordained.
The University OF Virginia won i's
fourth foot ball game Of the season on
Saturday, defeating the eleven from
Gallaudet Institute, Washington, by q
score of twenty-four to nothing.
The Puugoteague Hotel, Pupgo'
league, was burned down last week.
The hotel was au old landmark, being
127 years old. The house was burned
completely to the ground; insur'
ance $500.
1t is said that the freight traffic de
partment of The @. & 0. road, which has
been located 10 Cincinnati for many
wears. ia to be removed to Richmond
aud II. w. Fuller, general passenger
agent, will be transferred TO the latter
city.
Judge Edmund Wsddill, jr., district
Judge for the eastern district OF Vir
GINA, has been desig sted to hold
United States Court at the regular
November term, owing TO the con
tinued sick ness of Judge John Paul, o
Hsrrlsonburg.
John O'Brieu, q foreman at the Rich
mond Locomotive Works. was shot an
| instantly killed on Saturday, while
standing ct the door oil the works, tb'
bullet coming from some unknowT
source, and those who stood about die
not know he had bsen shot.
Republican State Chairman Park Ag
new was in r chmond on Saturday
night and spent several hours 10 con
ference with local leaders and republi
cans from the southwest. II is said tina
plans for pressing the Rubernstoria
campaign vigorously were formulated
Alexander Brown, esq, of UoioI
Hill, Nelson county, Fellow of tn
Royal Historical Society OF England
aud author OF the "Genesis OF tn
United States" and other historica
works Of note, was stricken with paraly
sis at his home on the 9Th Instant ant
is in a critical condition.
A dispatch from Richmond says
"Sentiment among the members of tn
con ,titutional convention is growing i
favor of recess OF the body about tb
25.h instant, for ten days, 10 order tina
the members may have an opportuDit
10 20 to their homes and satisfy th
voters OF the work OF the convention
aud OF what may in general way b
expected OF that body. The apathy
some OF the old-time leaders Is csusD
a good deal OF unessiness 10 some se'
!, tions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

POLICE CoURT.-After lull of sew
eTai days there were two cases Tor
trial 10 the Police Court this mornine.
The first wss that OF young colored
woman named Annie Porter, from
Culpeper county, who has recently
worked in several houses in this city,
but for some reason has been unable TO
hold permanent place. Her last place
of service was in Mr.. Henry Brengle's
confeciio airy and while there num-
Der of plated handle knives and forks
were missed. Lieutenant Smith was
notified and upon search found the
articles in the womsn's trunk, The
accused said the knives and forks were
given her by a relative In Wasninnton.
Mr.. Brengle, however, identified the
articles as belonging to him. The wo-
man was fined IS and in default of pay
ment will be sent to the workhouse.
The next case was that Of Rice Pen
dleton, arrested by Officer Ferguson
and Henry Scott, arrested by Officer
Belts. Both offenders who were
colored, were charged with stealing
a pair of shoes from Nellie Pye,
colored. Pendletoa, 1t was charged,
after the shoes had been re-
covered by the owner, cut the uppers
from the shoes. Pendleton was fined
So aud in default OF payment will be
placed on the chain gang. Scott was
dismissed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
WASHINGTON. D. G.

COUNTY SUPERvIsoRs.-The month
ly meeting of the County Supervisors
was held in the courthouse In the
county today. Treasurer Wib;rt sub.
mitted bis delinquent tax list. Several
contracts for crushing stone, etc, were
given out and a number Of bills were
audited.
During the meeting a personal en-.
counter occurred between Mr.. J. W.
Yates, the editor OF the county paper,
and Mr.. J. E. Clements, acting Com
mon wealth's Attorney. The affair
grew out of certain publication al
which Mr.. Clements took exceptions.
Neither was much hurt. though several
blows were exchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

LOST ARTICLE FOUND.-An old resi-
dent Of Fairfax county, who hadn't
been to town for three years nor In
BARRIERS shop for twice that period, en-
tered Mr.. John Parker's tonsorial es-
adjustment on upper King street Sat
urday. His locks were nearly down to
his blps and he resembled some of the
pictures OF Rip van Wrinkle. He re-
quested the barber to cut his hair. The
capillary appendsges had been strsng-
ers to scissors so long that some trouble
was experienced In using the shears, as
the hair was In places knotted like
sleeps wool. The tonsor finally got
of several layers when his scissors
struck something hard on the side OF
the Gus TONER'S head. Upon q further
reconnaissance the operator alleges
that he drew forth whetstone.
The Fairfaxan looked at the stone
a few seconds and exclaimed.
"Well, plodded over ten.acre field
about year ago looking for that stone.
and forgot 1 had put it back of my
ear"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

FOOTBALL The opening game OF the
Episcopal High School football team
was played on their grounds on Satur'
day afternoon with the Fredericksburg
College team. Tee score was p to 0 in
favor OF Fredericksburg. Alter the
game Mr.. Hoxton, who was head
coach at the University of Virginia last
season, and who has been instructine
the High School players, stated thai
several OF bis best men we're unable to
play owing to injuries. he said he
would have heavier team to play @
return game at Fredericksburg Octo
Der 81.
The Junior Athletic Club play cd
their fret game of the season 10 Wash
iugton on Saturday with the GladsOnes
The Alexandria team played pluckS
game against odds. they being out
weighed by ten pounds to man. Tn'
score was to 5. The best playing wal
done by Johneton and Scrivener
Crump's great run was easily the fea
ture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
How Pepper II Prepared.

The pepper plant is propagated by
cuttings, comes into bearing three or
four years after 1t Is set and yields
two crops annually for about II years.
When a few Of the berries change
from green to red, all of them are gath
cred, because II they were allowed to
ripen any longer they would be less
pungent. To fit them for market they
are dried, separated by rubbing with
the hands and cleaned by winnowing'
The black pepper Of commerce consists
of the berries thus prepared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
LOCAL RREVITIES.

A train load Of soldiers passed
through this city this morning on the
Washington Southern Railway going
south.
Messrs Bremen g. Knight have been
awarded the contract for placing two
new show windows 10 Mr.. F. Tubia's
fruit store, northeast corner OF King
and So. Asaph streets.
Messrs. @. E. Price & Co. will have q nice
supply of salt water Fl 81 for sale in market to-
morrow-tailors spot, trout, founders, &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

DEATHS AND FUNERALs.-Mrs.
Mary ID. Holland, wis OF Q. NJ. Hoi-
land. residing at 21S Wilkes street,
died yesterday morning after a short
Illness OF pueumonis. The deceased
was forty years Of age, and is survived
by her husband and several children
The remains will he forwarded tomor-
row to Prince William county, near
Woodbridge, for interment. Mrs.
Holland was Miss Guy. a native OF
st. Mary county Maryland.
Mr.. Andrew Jameson, a native of this
city, where be resided uotil few years
ago, died yesterday afternoon 10 Balti-
more He was ~ ears old. He leaves
a widow, who was Miss Louisa Muir
doch, a deughter of the late William
Murdoch, a well.kuown Baltimore bust
ness man. There are also two children
Prof. Alexander Jameson, Of Law
rencevlle, N. j., and Miss Charlotte
Jameson. The deceased was son OF
the late Robert Jameson aud brother
OF Messrs. Thomas, John j., Robert and
q Gorge w. Jamiesou-the two trst'
named deceased. Upon reaching man.
hood he engaged In various business en-
terprises and was foremost in a number
OF movements for the advancement OF
the commercial interests OF Alexandria.
10 1865 after the close OF the war, he
was elected President of the Orange
aud Alexandria Railroad, and In 1873,
when the frs street railroad was con.
structed ia this city. he was president
of the company. Several years ago Mr..
Jameson removed from this city to
New Jersey, bat subsequently, he be-
came resident OF Baltimore.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary {. Sim
nous, whose death occurred last FRI
day morning, took place at A o'clock
Yesterday afternoon from the residence
Of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Mullings,
304 north Pitt street, and was largely
attended. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Bergman Green, OF
Christ Episcopal Church, and the TO-
terment was made in the Methodist
Protestant Cemetery.
The funeral OF Mrs. Sanford Fair,
who died last Friday morning, took
place at 2:15 o'clock yesterday aftar-
noon from her late residence, COS
south Eatrlck street.. anu was hIteuueu
by a number Of friends and relatives.
Rev. Z. V. REGISTER, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, conducted
the services and the interment was in
the Bethel Cemetery. The pallbearers
were Messrs. l.. Nails, J. Miller, A.
Warren, K. Rowland, ]. Javins aud j.
Pullman.
Funeral services over the remains OF
the late Howard H. Groves, who died
Friday last at the home of his sister,
Mrs. James Martin, Sl2 Duke street.
took place from his late residence at .
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, and was
largely attended. The floral tributes
were numerous. Rev. George l.. Hunt,
of the Baptist Church, officiated. and
thu iuterment was made in Bethel
Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
Hodge. the Single Minded.

Hodge, the Single Minded.
An election petition was being tried,
and a witness was called to prove
bribery"
"One Of the gentlemen says to me,
Hodge, you must vote for the Tories "
said the witness.
"And what did you answer to thatF
asked the counsel.
"'Well,' says /, How muchr'
"And what did the agent sayT
HE didn't say nothing. The other
gentleman comes to me and says, You
must vote for the Liberals, Hodge"
"And what did you answer
81 said, How muchY So he arst me
what tother gentleman offered me, and
told him shlllings."
"And what did the Liberal agent dor
"He gave me 10 shillings."
Counsel sits down triumphant, ano
I'D starts the other side.
Ibid you vote for the LiberalsT
mo"
Ibid you vote for the ToriesT
mo. I amt got votev-Spare MO
ments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
Restoring the Polish.

Says a housekeeper: my piano,
which had been covered with cambria
cover, was loaded with dust that had
sifted through the sleazy clot'. The
dust was too thick to be wiped on. II
should have been blown and lightly
whisked off first, but this my maid did
not do, and in consequence the CRIME
was wiped In for all ] know with a
damp cloth. At all events the highly
polished surface was clouded over al
mogt to a gray, and / was In despair
until friend suggested remedy. She
advised me to wiring as dry as / could
a piece Of channels from out basin
of water and rub the piano until the
chamois was bone dry. This l have
done and completely restored the pol
ishv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

CORPORATION CoURT.-Jud0e j. K.
NJ. Norton presidiag.-The docket was
called and cases set.
The will OF Leopold Genzberger was
admitted to probate and his widow
qualified as executrix.
Com. vs.. Emme. Jones. indicted for malic-
ious cutting case set for Thursday.
Com W. Thomas Stanton, cOlorei, indicted
for forging the name of W. F. Brookes; mol
pros. entered.
Com. w. Willis Petit, indicted for attempt
ed assault upon Mrs. Roberta Payne court
entered an order setting forth that the pris-
oner not being in the custody Of this court
and never having beso, the case be continued
until the next term and a capiss was Issued fol
his return to the Jurisdiction 70 this court.
Rose Mead vs.. Edmund Burke, case dh'
missed.
The case of Henry Washington, colored, VS.
the Southern Railway Co, case get for Mon
day next and special jury ordered for that
day.
j. II. Creighton VS.. J. O. Creighton ct al,
decree appointing s. @ Brent guardian ad
Item and referring case to W. U. Vsrney
special commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

PERsoNAL.-Messrs. William Mullen
and William Griffith, delegates to tne
Junior Order OF Uoited American Me-
chanics State Council from jackson
Council, OF this city, will leave tonign'
for Richmond.
Miss Janet Davidson has been sp-
nointed maid OF honor to Miss Helen
! McGiIl Page, of Berrsville, the sponsor
from the 7th congressional district to
the annual reunion OF the Virginia d.
vision Sons of Confederate Veterans In
connection with the meeting oil the
Grand Camp Confederate Veterans TO
be held at Petersburg, October 70, "a
and 25
A gentleman who was in Richmond
last week says that Maj. VIM. NJ.
Smith. of this city, was the fioest look
ing soldier in the military parade Oh
Thursday and that he had the beet
groomsd horse and was the beet rider
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

FALL PRODUCTS. - The untiring
energy of farmers and skillful adapts-
tion OF soil show by products that the
adjacent farms of Alexandria are fertile
and productive of all that the agricul'
turist demands of his labor, either in
cereals, vegetables or fruits. We have
before us a potato of the white variety,
cross between the "Peach Blow" and
"White Star" a sample Of very large
crop OF dry cookiog potatoes harvested
by Mr.. John B. Trusx, of lower Fairfax
county, other farmers having similar
results from their paintings. A pound
and one.half Duchess pear from Mr.. B.
F. Bsggett is among the samples.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
II Happened I'm a Drug Store.


"Oae day last winter lady came to
my drug store and asked for brand OF
cough medicine that | did not have In
stock" says Mr.. G. X. Grandiu, the
popular druggist OF Ontario, n. Y. "Sbe
was disappointed aud wanted to know
what cough preparation | could recon
mend. | said to her that | could freely
recommend Cbanberlsin's Cough Rem
edy and thai she could take bottle OF
the remedy aud after giving 1t fair
trial il she did not find it worth the
money to bring back the bottle and i
would refund the price paid. In a
course OF day or two the lady came
back in company with a friend In need
OF cough medicine and advised her to
buy bottle of Chsmberlsin's Cough
Remedy. / considered that a very
good recommendation for the remedy
The remedy owes its great popularity
aud extensive sale II large measure
to the personal recommendations o.
people who have been cured by its use
| It is for sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

ENTERTAINMENT'-There will be an
entertainment in Christ Church Parish
Hall Friday, October 18Th, at p. %.
1t will consist of readings by Prof. Will
lougbb Resde, professor of elocution
of the Seminary and High School.
Between Prof. Resde's selections there
will be vocal music by Mr.. Charles
H. Roberts and members Of Christ
Church choir. Mr.. Roberts Ia the bari
tone SOLOS. of St. Johns Church, Wash
ingtou. and one of the very best singers
ever heard 10 Alexandria. An en-
ioyable entertainment therefore !:
promised. There will be no reserved
as. General admission twenty-five
cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
rh. night Handling of Books.

A book should not be bent back TIL
the binding is cracked and loosened nor
laid face downward on q chair or table
nor left out over night In the rain, nor
should It's leaves be turied down to
mark the place. Cultivf a good mem,
DRY as to the page whf you leave on
and be independent q ernal aids
Ladies' Homo Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

The WEATHER.-The cloudy and
threatening weather on Saturday night
brought rain yesterday morning, and
between nine and ten o'clock there
we're some heavy downpours. Later
the clouds broke end the sun shone,
but cloud banks later obscured 1t, and
there were occasional light showers
The temperature was uucomfortsbly
high. About pine o'clock the wind
changed TO the north and showers be.
came more copious. Today broke
cloudy and rainy. The temperature
has fallen considerably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

BOUGHT A WOODEN DUCK. "A saloon
keeper 10 the northwestern part OF the
city, who has recently made saltwater
fish a prominent feature on his bill OF
fare, concluded Saturday to vary his
Sunday dinner with fat duck. An in
dividual soon appeared and from the
pavement exhibited what seemed to be
fine specimen OF the web-footed crea-
ton. He smo tined its neck and back
while bargaioipg with the boDifsce who
finally agreed to give 60 cents for the
70 vi and two drinks TO boot. He or
dered the dealer to put the duck in the
cellar and come 10 aud get bis pay.
Yesterday the "quscker" was sought
with the intention of killing 1t and
dressing it for dinner when the saloon
keeper discovered be had bought de-
COY. TIE victim has long since ex-
hausted his vocabulary OF cuss words.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

THE CHURCHES YEsTBRDAY.-The
services at the various churches yester'
day were fairly well attended, although
the threatening weather kept many at
home. Rev. s. A. Willis, of the Theo
logical Seminary, conducted the ser
vices at Grace Church and d. P. Sig
Quincy, OF the Theological Seminary
conducted the services at the Railroad
Rsading Rooms. The resident pastors
occupied the pulpits in the Other
churches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
New Walking Skirts.

We have received our new fall line Of La
dies Walking Skirts; they are very stylishly
made with founee the quality and work
msnship of these skirts are the very. best.
The price we ask for them will be found most
70 lsonable for reliable materials.
Ladder new Gray Walking skirts..-.$1.6O
Ladies' new Gray Walking Skirts, trimmed
With black braid and founce...."-"..$2oO
Ladies' new Black Walking Skirts, trimmed
with braid and founce ......... ........"... S29S
Ladies' new Black and Gray Walking
Skirts, trimmed with braid...""..--...S3 20
Ladies' new Black, Blue and Gray Walking
skirts very heavily stitched ..-..-S4.39 each
Ladies' very Heave Gray Walking Skirts,
with founce, very pretty and stylish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

RIVER NOTES.-The schooner Isaac
Solomon, loaded with fertilizer by the
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
Company, sailed today for Charles
county, Md.
The schooner A. s. Woolly, from
Vienna, Md, with 900 cases Of canned
goods for Mr.. w. F. Brookes, is at w
A. Smoot & Co.'S. wharf.
The schooner Rising Sun, Captain
Keith Davis, has arrived With oysters
from Curriomsn to Mr.. Theo. Bsllen
ger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

Dewitps Little Early Risers never dissp.
point. They are cafe, prompt, gentle, efec-
1--WE in removing all impurities from the liver
and bowels Small and easy to take. Never
grippe or distress. For tale by E. s. Lead
beater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

THE HOSIERY FAcroRY.-The man.
ayers OF the boisery factory, on PIT
street between Wilkes aud Gibbon
streets, expect to begin operations this
week. Everything is 10 readiness for
operations except that a few i'm portan'
machines have not arrived but sre
expected daily. The factory is large
and roomy and In every way adapted
for manufacturing purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
I.vnobburg Fair, october 1918,

Account above occasion the Southern Bail.
way has authorised the sale OF tickets TO
Lynchburg and return from stations within
Two hundred miles al one frst' class fare, plus
city cents for one admission to Fair Grounds.
For further information and tickets call on
Southern Railway agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
In a Vicious Circle.

81 wonder what makes a mans hair
fall out so fast when 1t once startsT
"worry Nothing tends to make
man bald so much as worry, and moth
ing worries a man SO much as the idea
that he is becoming bald."-London
King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

22c BED and White Flannels, 16c.
zoe At d" Extra Heavy, 24c
15c Gray Flannels. 12ic.
25c Gray Flsnnels, 19c.
Sc Outing Flsnnsls, $50.
100 Outing Flannes, &c.
12lc Outing Flannels, Extra Heavy, 1Oc.
We have Dress Shirts made to order In 9
few days for either tall or stout ladies at q
trife over our regular prices.
Money back on any purchase not
satisfactory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

sIu rises tomorrow 81 6 06 m and sets
81 5:26p p. N High water at 7:3O q. N. and
TAG p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

SUBSTITUTE ENGINE.-The fire engine
which lie to take The place Of the Colum'
bis in this city while the lstter Is being
rebuilt arrived this morning via the
Washington Southern Railway from
the Seneca Works. 1t was taken to the
Columbia house this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

DIR Bulls Celebrated Pulls cures
many ills One pil 3 dose. Box, 90 pulls,
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles
Bilionsness, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor BLOOD. Female Complaints, Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. Dr. Bulrs Pills never
grippe. Sold by Richard Gibson and slIdrug.
glsts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

WEATHER PROBABILITIEs-For this soc
ton tonight fair and cooler, frosts probable
Tuesday fair fre n nortbwssterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14

W.T.. Wessop, Jacksonville, Va, druggist,
writes: Your One Minute Cough Cure gives
perfect satisfaction. Ny customers say it Is
the best Ieme iy for coughs colds, throat and
lung troublei." For sale by E. S. Lesdbeater
& Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-14
TO CURE A CoLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUIsINE TABLETs
All druggists refund the money II II fails to
cure T. w. GROVES signature Is on each
box. 25c.