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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Richard Brosdus, well-known colored
citizen OF the Mount Vernon neigbborhood,
died last night.
The bid OF Mr.. VIM. Travers for extending
the Pitt street sewer was STA 6J, and not
$164.50, az stated last Saturday.
The board of directors of the Alexandra
Kindergarten Association will meet tonight
at 7:3O o'clock at No. go Cameron street
A colored youth mined Will Books, while
lettering about the local depot this evening,
was struck by Washington Southern train
and quite badly hurt.
The u. 8 steamer Dolphin, with the sailors
OF the Dixie on board, passed down the river
today. At last reports the Dixie was still
aground off Maryland Point.
Today began bright and mild, but the
skies soon became overcast and the tempea-
ture dropped perceptibly and snow fell at in.
tervsls during the evening.
Instead of the regular o'clock services in
Christ Church to have been held this after
noon, there will be short service and leo
ture at 8 o'clock tonight in that church.
At sunset yesterday the Jewish festival Of
Puhm began. This festival is to commemo.
rate the deliveranee of the Hebrews from the
yiles of Hsman, through the God-aided
means of Mordecai and E1thor.
Conductor George Drew Of the electric
railway while backing his train at the corner
of King and Royal streets shortly before. five
O'Clock yesterday evening slipped frcm one OF
the cara and badly sprained his ankle.
The cruiser New York, flagship Of Rear
Admiral Rogers, the cruiser Topeka, and The
training ship Lancaster arrived In Hampton
Roads yesterday. The two last named
we're expected to anchor of the city during
the inauguration.
An emancipation meeting will be held at
Beulsh Baptist Church, colore5. on south
Washington street. tonight Rev. w. II.
johnson has invited number Of prominent
speakers to be present and address the meet
log, and they have promised to attend.
Officer Tiavers yesterday recovered set
Of tools belonging to Mr.. Peter Simpson. The
tools were stolen from car at the Southern
Railway depot, and wbie the officer was
looking for them the man who had stolen
them, seeing the officer. dropped the bag
containing the tools and fled.
The Washington papers say that the city Of
Washington yesterday surpassed itself in the
qusntity and quality of its street decorations
in honor Of the second Inauguration of Presi
dent Mckinley. Taking into consideration
the size of the city the decorations were no
| more elaborate than those in this city on the
| occasion Of the celebration of Alexandria's
| sesqui-centennisl.
The Alexandria Athletic Association Bias
ketbsll team will play the Carroll team Of
| Washington at the Alexsndris Light Infan-
| try armory tomorrow night. The Alexan'
dris boys have prsotced considerably during
the past week, as they realize the strength of
the CAROLS. The former have not lost o
game during the entire season, and will play
their best game TO keep a clean record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Charles A. Simpson
now OF Atlanta, ia in the city on short
visit.
Mics Mamie NJ. Hardy, OF Freder-
icksburg, and Mics Mamie Adams, OF
Richmond, are visiting Mrs. George h.
Lehew, 1920 King street.
Mrs. J. A. Phillips, nee Miss Ruth
Clark, of Allegheny City, Pa. Ia visit
ing her parents, on south Fayette street.
Mr.. Harry Lee Watson and bis sister,
Miss Annie. ere the guests of MIR. X.
Kemper, 204 north Washington street.
Mr.. N. s. Greenaway, who has been
quite sick for the past week, Is out
again.
Mr. and Mrs.. r. E. Funston, OF St.
Louis, were in the city today on short
visit to friends at their former home.
Mrs. VIM. M. King continues serious
IL Ill at her home on Payne street.
Mr.. w. g. Warfeld and his friend, Mr..
Henry Lemley, will return to Randolph
Macon College tomorrow.
Mr.. F. E. While, of Canal Dover, Ohio, is
visiting his dsughter, Mrs. Urban s. Lambert,
in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
COMMUNICATED.

Is there law against throwing paper
in the streets? II so 1t should be en-.
forced. Oar streets are none too clean
and when they are Uttered with paper
blowing about calling especial attention
to this condition, strangers must be i'm.
pressed that we are an untidy and
slovenly people. We are not able to
have smooth streets, which would not
be credtable ifthey were dirty and filed
with paper, but with proper effort on
the part of our people and our officials
we can at least make these that we
have look neat and clean. CITIZEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

No FIRE WoRKs.-The display OF
fireworks scheduled for last night IN
Washington did not take place on ao-
count of the bad weather. Chairman
Rudolph, of the fireworks committee,
had a consultation with the contractors
early In the evening, and the expedi.
encS of setting of the aerial bombs and
other pyrotechnics. rain or no rain, was
discussed. The contractor stated that
the display would not be as successful
as he would like If it took place in the
moisture charged atmosphere which
followed the rain and Mr.. Rudolph de-
cided that the fireworks be postponed.
There was some rather angry comm ent
on the management of the authorities
among the thousands OF people that
went 10 the Monument Grounds and
did not learn until almost s O'Clock o.
the postponement. the fireworks Will
take place tonight If the weather i
clear, and if not, they will be set Oh
tomorroW night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

A DUAL AFFLICTION.-Miss Virginia
w. Davis, who had been critically i'll
with pneumonia during the past few
days, died at her home, on Wolfe
street, this morning. The funeral will
take place from the Second Presbyterian
Church, Thursday at 3 o'clock. The
deceased was sister of Mrs. Sallie Il.
Fairfax, who died from the same disease
on February 81. The latter, 1t will oe
remembered, beside her husband, left
four little children, one Of whom is now
very Ill. The death of Miss Davis being
the second to occur 10 one family in
less than two weeks is sad to contem-
plate, as barely have the tears dried
from one sffliction when another IS
found 10 be 10 its wake. And, besides,
the apprehens sion for the little one. to
whom at times angels seem to beckon,
renders the sorrow of the stricken family
more poignant. They all have the
sincere sympathy of their many ac'
auaiutances 10 their dual affliction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
PROOF THAT IT PAYs.-It has been

PROOF THAT IT PAYs.-It has been
estimated that not less than two hun.
dred million dollars is expended every
year in the United States for advertis-
ting, chiefly 10 the newspapers. 1T is
also estimsted that hundred years
ago not as much az one hundred thous.
and dollars a year was paid for adver-
Using Then, and for many years later,
merchants and others advertised mainly
to help support the local re Bspapers,
and not to promote business. Now
nobody sdvertises in spirit of charity,
but purely as business proposition.
Every advertiser fully expects to get
profitable returns from bis advertising
Investment. That the business men of
this country expend millions annually
for newspaper space lie the best kind OF
proof that newspaper advertising does
paw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

INJUNCTION SUSTAINED. The case
OF DIR. D. N. Rust, of the Alexandra
county Board OF Supervisors, vs.. the
Board OF Supervisors, Of that county,
came up 10 the Circuit Court OF Alex
andria county. before Judge Nicol to-
day. The object of this suit was to re-
strain the Supervisors from expendine
the s., $50 which was recently given
the Supervisors by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company for taking oil the
company's hands the Washington-Alex-
audria turnpike. Recently DR.. Rust
secured an Injunction to restrain the
Supervisors from expanding the money.
The Supervisors wanted to appropriate
the money for the county fund. DIR.
Rust wanted to have the money appro-
priated for the Jefferson district road
fund. Judge Nicol today sustained the
Injunction and gave to Jefferson district
the $3.50, less the amount of costs oil
the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

CITY IN Observation-Disclosures
was in darkness last night. The clouds
obscured the moon and the electric
works took might off," The hum
dreds of people who reached this city
from Washington after dark were
''csst into outer darkness" after COM
ing home on brilliantly lighted cars.
The scene was rendered more dismal
shortly before eleven o'clock by rain.
Notwitbstandin the Mayors orders
It was impossible to get the electric
lights iu working condition last night.
those in charge OF the works saying
that the overhauling of the boiler and
other reasons preventing. As last re.
sort the Msyor directed all gas ligbts
at the city corners, churches sod
offices, to be lighted. The officers, 10
pursuance of these Instructions, rems-
died the matter 10 measure. They
also found the market building In total
darkness, not even IA light 10 the
steeple, but Officer Sherwood, from the
station house, proceeded to put light
all through the building and in a short
time tho market building and clock
tower became visible to the naked eye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
POLICE CoURT.-The following case

POLICE CoURT.-The following csses
were Opposed OF today: =.
A white msn, charged with being drunk
and using vulg gar language on the streets,
was dismissed.
A white man, charged with disorderly co.. =
duct, was fined SO.
Henry Mason, colored, charged with az.
ssulting and beating Susan Mss'D, WAS fined
So.
A white man, charged with diSorderly coz
duet aud fighting. was dismissed.
Night Report-Lsst night Was cloudy and
cool until about 10:45 o'clock, when it began
to rain. Three prisoners and eight dodgers
were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

An Honest Medicine for La Grippe.
George w. Watt, OF South Gsrdi-
ner, Me-, says: II have had the worst
cough, cold, chills and grip and have
taken lots OF trash of no account, but
profit to the vender. Chamberiain's
Cough Remedy is the only thing that
has done any good whatever. | have
used one bottle OF it and the cbills, cold
and grip have all left me. l coneratu-
late the manufacturers of an honest
medicine" For sale by Richard Glib
son, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
EIGHTH DISTRICT POLITICS.

A letter from this city to the Rich
mond Dispatch says: The statement
from Mr.. John M. Johnson, announcing
himself q candidate for the constitution
al convention, to represent Alexandra
city and county, has greatly increased
local interest In the aelestion OF dele
gate. For q long tins the name OF
Colonel Francis L. Smith was the only
one prominently mentioned here for
the position, and 1t looked as II he
would be chosen without any contest.
Both candidates ere lawyers OF recog-
nizsd ability. and both are popular, not
only 10 this city, but throughout the
State.
Mr.. r. Walton Moore Is the only
candidate 10 the field In Fairfax county.
1t ia expected that be will be elected
without opposition.
Mr.. Moore is a prominent leader OF
the democratic party 10 this district.
In Prince William county also there
Is only one candidate 10 the field at
present. Commemorative Attorney
J. B. II. Thornton has announced him
self. It IL not thought that be Will
meet with any opposition.
Conditions are different In the ad-
Joining county OF Fsuquier. From the
number OF prominent men In the FIELD
there, 1t appears that the election will
be close and exciting. Those who are
expected to contest are Messrs. Eppa
Hunton, jr., J. P. Jeffries, Judge @. M.
White, and Delegate T. @. Pitcher.
The first three have attained promi-
hence 10 the practice OF law, and Mr..
Pitcher has become we'll known as q
member OF the HOUSE OF Delegates.
GMr. Pitcher, as heretofore stated in
the Gazette, has announced that be will
not be candidate for the convention.
IL is understood that he will be q can
didate for Speaker at the next session. ]
In Loudoun county Slate.Senator Fair
fax is a candidate for delegate to the
convention. 1t is not known whether
or not he will be opposed.
Information ss to those who will be
candidates for the convention in the
other counties of the Eighth District Is
not obtainable in Alexandria at pree-
emit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

RuNAwAY.-Ihe usual excitement
accompanying a runaway horse took
place this morning on Royal street, ne
King. A horse attached to q wagon
belonging to Mr.. G. O. Pelton bsc4u @
frign ened by one OF the shafts falling
upon his heels and causing him to run.
The wagon swerved from a strsi ,ht
course and collided with one from the
county, occupied by a man. wife aud
child, who fortunately retained their
seats during the shock and were un'
hurt. The horse with the shafts which
had broken loose. was soon caught and
no Injury was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

Baltimore Cattle Market, Mar. ALLOYS
Moderate supply and fair demand ct follow
ing quotations: Westerns, So, 1Oa6.15 Wes'-
ern pigs, So; from other points, IS. 75s5.S IS;
rough COWS, "a 50s5.25; stsgs, SALTS.
Sheep and Lsmbs.-Light supply and fair
demand. Quote: Sheep, common 70 fair,
$3x4; fair 10 good, S4s4.50; good wethers,
"a 75a5. Lambs-CommoD, $4.75s5. %;
fair, $5.35s5.7O; good to prime, s5.75s6.
Cslves.-Light supply and fsir demand at
from So 50s6 for common to coed.
New York Cattle Market, Mar. 4.-Beeves.
Market slow; good beeves steady; medium
ana common steers lower; bulls ste dy; COWS
lower. Steers, $375a5 80; bulls, S3.25a
40. Calves--Msrket only fair. Yeals $3.50
s7.25: bsrnysId calves, 81 50s3; yearlingr.
So. 25a2 so.
sheep and Lsmbs.-Hbeep steady; lambs
slow and lower; sheep, $3.50s4. so; tops,
S4.s7ls; culls, 1925; few clipped do, So;
lambs, S5a6; mostly S5.50a5.90.
Hoes-Msrket steady at $5.70a6; choice
light State hogs, S6.10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

ANOTHER SUIT.-Judge Norton today
entered suit 10 the Circuit Court for I'll e
city for Mr.. w. E. Ridgeway against
the W., A. 81 Mt. V. BY. Co, for $1,000
damages for injuries resulting nom 40
accident last October between Airing
ton Junction and the power house. AS
heretofore stated Judge Norton last
week instituted suit for Mrs. Ridge
way against the same company for
$4,000 for injuries sustained in the
same accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
A CARD.
To the Democratic Voters OF the City and


To ,hs Democratic Voters Of the City and
County OF Alexandria;
At the request Of number Of my fellow
citizens, / respectfully announce myself
candidate for the position Of delegate to the
State Constitutional Convention.
II honored by an election, 1 will devote
myself to faithful discharge Of the duties Of
the office and will use my best efforts In
framing Constitution which will be accent.
able and benefcisl to the people. Many and
grave issues will be brought before this body.
prominently those Of Suffrage and public
schools. In these and sill other questions /
will endeayor to act for The highest interests,
| present and future, Of the Commonwealth.
marc Ut FRANCIS /. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

CROWDS of people from Washington
visited this city ard Mount Vernon to-
day Sightseeing. The local trains be-
tween this city and Washington, on the
electric road were very irregular. the
trains being run more for the convent"
ence of the Mount Vernon than for the
local passengers. Some inconvenience
was caused thereby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

RESALE ORDERED.-In the case of B.
NJ. Smith We. Pyrites Mining Company,
Judge Nicol has ordered resale OF the
property of the company situated 10
Louisa county. The property was re.
Gently sold, and purchased by Mr.
Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

DEATH OF MRS. TAYLoR.-Mrs. So
phie Taylor, wife of Mr.. Robert Taylor,
who has dairy o short defiance north
west OF the old canal basin and just out
side the city limits, died this morning.
The deceased was A years old. Be:
sides Der husband she leaves several
children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
DRY GOODS.
D. Bendheim & Sons
DRY GOODS.

lust these few items have to
stand for the many bargains
your will find spread on all our
bargain tables for this weeks
selling.
One case Bates Seersuck-
ers, in all the new BEAUTIFUL
spring styles, IaHc value, at
9A cents.
50 pieces new Spring Ma
dras, Ioc value, at
ga cents.
One case Merrimac 81 Shirt
ing Prints.
sc a yard.
IS pieces Atwood Flannels,
colors- pink. light blue, old
rose, cardinal, garnet, tan and
black.
25c a yard.
Is doz. Ladies Isle Thread
Hose, fancy drop.stitched CSC
value, for
2lc a pair.
100 pieces Torchon Laces,
wide and narrow widths; inser.
ton to match, choice Of the lot,
sc a yard.
French Nainsook, In short
lengths, 2 to 8 yds, asc VAL, for
l2h cents.
1000 yds. oinch India Lin
ons, ISc value. at
l2h cents.
Silver and Brass Spikes,
2 for 5 cents.
1000 yds 3a.inch India Lin
ons, I5c value.
lOc a yard.
2 pieces White Table LiLen,
guaranteed all linen.
l5c a yard.
1000 yards White Dimities,
lI5c value.
lOc a yard.
ID. Bendheim Sons.
BIG KING STsEET.
| ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

Their promptness and their pleasant effects
make DeWitt's Little Early Bisers most popu.
lar little pills wherever they are known.
They are simply perfect for liver and bowel
froubles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs-For this sec
tion' cloudipess tonight; fair "Wednesday;
mnch colder, with cold wave; winds becom-
ing brisk northwesierly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New York. March 5.-The stock market
opened generally higher on moderate volume
OF business. No new developments were to
be noted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINISE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to
cure E w. GROVES signature Is on esch
box, 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun ro,e today at 6:29 arc se, s
A. 500 o. m. High water at 7:4e g. m ana
8:O4 D. 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
g MA,vs~

This signature is on every box OF the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Q uinine Tablets
the remedy that cures n cold In one day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
Stops the Cough
and Works OF the Cold

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold 10 one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
% cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

r ENTEN GROCERIEs-A choice line Of
IL Groceries suitable for the Lenten Season,
At @. NILBURN6,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
DRY GOODS.
LANSBURGH & BRO,
Wasbington's Favorise Store.
Oldest, Largest, Only
STRICTLY DRY GOODS STORE
IN WASHINGTON.

STRICTLY DRY GOODS STORE
In WASHINGTON.
Visitors viii do well by inspecting our
stock. whether il 10 Silks or Dress Goods,
Fancy Article, Ladies' or Gents Furnish
ings, or Ready .to-wesr Apparel for ladies' and
children. All purchasers are entitled to ore
OF our souvenirs.
NEW SILKS.
The new Silks this year have an admirable
softness never before equsled BY mapufac-
turers. The designs have an Harmonious
richness and style character which moro than
emphasize silk Is the queen Of dress fabrics.
Every pattern Is radically new.
CLINGY DRESS GOODS.
Dress fabrics, thin rs air, light IS feather,
are to be the vogue for spring wear. Deicacy,
light weight, transparent ideas are supremacy
the strong point OF the wool intentions for
the coming season. Plated, tucked, shirred,
pulled over silk Innings will be first and most
popular effects.
DAINTY WASH FABRICS.
Never before have we seen cotton come
from the loom in such exquisite wesves. 30
many and varied are the patterns that they
would really become tifesome we're 1t not for
their enhancing beauty.
Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.

Merchant aIo'lggDepartnlent
TACKETT & MARSHALL,
KING AND PITT STREETS.
Our tailoring department supervis
mendations character and capacity cutter feel
confidently public every
terial used.
We exhibiting fancy and
plain goods Suits 500 up IS &c.
In addition goods carry
line samples largest
Philadelphia, giving thus large range select from.
We ask examination stocks Domestic Houseurnisng
Goods Wash Goods Silks Dress Goods Embodere
feel comparison values our favor
Carpets, Rugs Ocloths and Matngs at lowest prices
One price. Bell phone g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05
SALE OF GOLD AND SILVER.
MOUNTED
TOILET ARTICLES At HALF PRICES

Zone, Two or Three Small Initials
Engraved Free.)
Mirrors, Hair Brushes, Hat Brushes, Mill
tary Brushes, Clothes Brushes, Combs, sslye
Boxes, Manicure Pieces. Whisk Brooms, Ink
stands, Blotters Powder Boxes, and various
other articles for the toilet table and writing
desk.
The silver.mounted Articles are made Of Q
new white metal that closely resembles sill
yer, but Is lighter and stronger; this metal is
plated with pure silver by an improved pro-
cess and affords the best metallic mounting
yet devised for practical use, and will wear
almost indefinitely without change.
The Gold,mounted Articles are made Of
imported gun metal, heavily plated with IA
karat gold and guaranteed 10 wear for ten
years. Handsome sterling designs in many
rich and artistic effects.
Practical articles Of everyday use, and ee-
pecially suitable for euchre or whist prizes,
wedding anniversary, and birthday gifts
and will also make most attractive souvenirs
OF the inauguration.
We purchased several hundred pieces Of
each lot, direct from the manufacturer, and
Ia a way that enables US to offer ssme
AT HALF REGULAR PRICES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-03-05

Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-02-28

Consignments of North Caro-
lima Herring solicited, aua pro
Ceeds reunited in cash.
On account of QUIZ ultimate
acquaintance and freq7ent trans
action with the grocery trade OF
the West and South we a5e able
to handle n. {. Fish 70 tae beS
possible advantages. zE,ee we are
known everywhere asthe largS
st distributors in this mar ket-