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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

A.R-At a recent meeting Of Mt.
Vernon Chapter, ID. A. H., it was re-
solve that tbs chapter should take the
initiative In appealing to the patriotic
societies OF the country to aid Ia the
restoration Of Pohick Church. A COM
mittee was appointed to draw up an
appeal for circulation. The following
was submitted aud adopted by the
chapter:
To The Historic, Patriotic and A
qnsrisn Societies aod to the Cery
ins United States:
We appeal to restore Pohick CHI
the Parish church of Mount Vernon, oil
which General Washington was vet
tryman and regular attendant.
The site was chCs IN and the plans
preseD ed by General Washington bin.
self ap 4 The church was erected in lIf2.
He chose the present site as more &C.
cessible and desirable than that of the
or ginal church, a wooden Structure on
the other side OF Pohick creek from
Mount Vernon.
Not only were the ground plsrs and
front elevation drawn by General
Washington with his own hind, but
also the plans for the aisles, the disposi-
sion of the pews and chancel and the
location of the pulpit The old walls,
covered with ivy. still stand intact, as
they did when the General sat aud lis
tened 10 the ministraIions OF ParsoD
Lee MASSEY; but the interior is now DIS
Yuanlled, ouly temporary seats aud
primitive chancel furniture.
We wish 10 restore toe interior "a Il
was designed and carried ous by tae
Father OF bis Country.
dir. Dodge, the superintendent oil
Mouut Vernon, is a vestrymau OF 70
bick Church. He has access to these
original plsus and be claims that the
restoration can be completed for eight
thousand dollsrs.
The church is sItuSted in farmiDR
neighborhood, tbinly settled; but what
the members lack in wealth they maj Ike
up in Zssl.
O % of the Mount Vernon Vice-R -
gents, Mrs. Rsthboue, has raisef en-
endowment fund towards the salary oil
the rector; so th,t nothing remains to
be done but the restoration OF the In
IeriOr,
1t ia the privilege Of the Mount Yer
non Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, the local histori'
Cal society, the society that represents
not only the parish, but the family oil
the Washingtons OF Mount Vernon, to
make this appeal.
CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

A CoRRECrIoN.-Csptain Bryant to.
day, in speaking of the account publish
ed 10 yesterdays Gazette concerning
the meeting Of the Police Commission
ers, said he had not mentioned Officer
Wilkinson's name, but Officer Atkin.
sons, as the officer who he had heard
had reported to the Mayor that certain
officers bad been drunk on the occasion
of banquet given 10 this city over a
year ago. Captain Bryant also says
that the Gazette's report represented
him as saying that IL was currently re-
ported at the time OF the banquet that
policemen had been drunk and disor-
Derby, whereas, he says, be had never
heard OF the occurrence till it YVES re
ferred to by the Mayor in his opinion
rendered las February, when he sus-
pended Officers Lyles and Wilkinson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

FUNERALs.-Thef funeral of the late
Patrick Bayne, whose death occurred
on "Wednesday afternoon, took place
at $50 o'clock this morning from st.
Mary's Church. The services were con-
lucted by Rev. Father Patrick, of Ma
nassas, and the following we're the pail
bearers: Messrs. P. F. German, +.
Dryer, f iward Hughes, Michael lgo'
Edward Quinn and John Nugent.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Clarke, wife
OF Mr.. John P. Clarke, took place at
O'Clock this evening from Christ Church,
The services were conducted by Rev.
Berryman Green and the pallbearers
were members of Christ Church con
gregation, OF which the deceased had
long been an active member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

FIgE AT ARMoRY HALL The alarm
OF fire shortly before 2 o'clock today
was caused by eight blaze 10 the
armory OF the Alexandria Light In
fantry on Royal street near Prince.
smoke was discovered issuing from the
hall and Driver Clspdore and several
members of the Relief truck company
fastened thereto and soon extinpuished
the flames. The engines responded
promptly but their services were not
needed. How the fire started Is not
known. but it is supposed that one OF
the member of the company last night
threw q cigarette 10 pile OF trash on
the q Dor near q Fireplace and that the
FIRE thus started smouldered until to-
day when the flames broke out. The
damage was slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The receipts of fish have increase
and prices are lower.
There were no dodgers or prisoners at
the station house last night.
There are now nineteen prisoners in
the county isil--nearly all colored.
Caroline Thompson, an old and re.
spected colored woman, died at her
home, No. 7l2 Queen street, yesterday
morning.
Mr.. Abner Hsws and Miss Annie
Butler, both OF this city, were married
at the Baptist Church parsonage yes
terdsy evening by Rev. DR.. Hunt.
A carrier pigeon. with q tag on its
leg marked N H. 49, 1903. fell down q
chimney yesterday at the residence OF
Mr.. George S French, on north Alfred
street.
The ladies of the Baptist Church last
night gave an entertainment 10 Sarep-
to Hall. A musical programme wss
rendered and afterward refreshments
were served.
Messrs. w. s. Moore & Sons have
been awarded the contract over seversl
Washington firms for rebuilding The
machinery OF the Washington police
boat VigilaDt.
10 Washington yesterday q coroner'r
iury exoperated Roderick Henderson oil
shooting William Dadley. The lslter's
remains we're brought here this even
ing for interment.
A warrant for Mrs. Jennie Swetuam,
OF Fairfax county. for 81, 900 on account
OF the benefit certificate held by her
late husband in Belle Haven Lodge,
Knights of Honor, was received here
today.
Chief Pettey 10 slighting from bis
buggy at the scene OF the fire at Armo'
~ Hall this afternoon twisted his ankle
aud for q short time VT s RENDERED lame
His ipjury, however, was slight and be
soon recovered.
1t is understood that the case of Ste
phen Smith We. the Southern Railway
Company, suit growing out OF the
| paving on south Henry street, has beer
settled out OF court, to the satisfaction
Of all concerned.
A little child from Washington visi
| ing at the residence of Mr.. Carlton Pad
eett, on upper King street, was pain
fully burned today while playing will
some matches, which set fire to the ii
tie ones clothes.
The Adams exprt 81 officials are max
ing 30 investigation In this State Ct th
recent loss that company sustained b.
having q package containing $500
stolen from an express car between At
lanta and New York.
George and Thomas Bailey, both col
ored, Of Alexandria county. who wer
recently sdjudged insane on the subj &c
of religion, we're yesterday taken b.
guards to the State Hospital for Color
ed People at Petersburg.
A mad dog caused some copsterna
ton on the road between this city an
Washington this morning. The canin
bit every specimen of its race 1t coul
reach and subsequently started ate
the horses attached to wagon belong
ing to q Washington parcel deliver
company on It's way to this city. Th
driver whipped up the horses and Of
capped from the brute. The Alexandri
police were notified.
Mr.. Jacob Brill will give crab feat
at his restaurant tonight.
Mr.. J. T. Stone today recsived sur
ply OF fine CLANS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
The Best Blood Purifier.

The blood is constantly being puri-
fed by the lungs, liver and kidneys.
Keep these organs in healthy condi-
ton aud the bowels regular and you
will have no need of blood purifier.
For this purpose there's rO.hiDg equal
tn Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets, one dose OF them will do you
more good than a dollar bottle OF the
best blood purifier. Price rs cents.
Samples free at Richard Gibson's drug
stora
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

ALICE THROUGH LOOKING GLASS.
The little folks will present Alice
Through Looking Glass" at the
Opera House on Tuesday evening. No
effort will be spared to make this per-
formsnce, for the benefit of the Alexsn-
dria Library, great success. The pro-
ceeds are needed for the purchase OF
new and valuable books, and 1t Is in.
tended by frequent additions to it's cata-
logue to keep it library up to date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

FIRRs.-Tbe hotel at Grange Camp
in upper Fairfax county, belonging to
Mr.. A. J. Wedderburn. was destroyed
together With most of its contents on
Wednesday night. Loss, $4,000. Mr..
Aug. Henniug, formerly OF this city,
was in the building at the time and lost
most OF his belongings, besides being
also badly burned about bis face and
hsnds.
The dwelling OF Mrs.. Emily Watkins,
g short distance from Fairfax Z. II.
was destroyed by fire on Wednesday
LOSS about 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

LECTURE.-Mr. w. H. H. Smith, OF
Washington, will lecture this evening
at s o'clock in them. z. Church South
upder the auspices of the Epworth
League. Subject: "The Building and
Dedication of Solomon's Temple" illus
trated by a model of it's courts ard
parts. A very interesting musical pro-
gramme has been prepared and every.
body is cordially invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

LIEUTENANT ELECTED.-At q meet.
ing of the Alexandria Light Infantry,
held last night, Second Sergeant Julian
Y. Williams was elected second lieu.
tenant in place of Lieut.. Frank L. Stay.
maker. Lieutenant Slsymsker was
disqualified for the position by his
failure to go before the State military
board o. examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

No GRANGE Mayor Simpson says
he will ignore the resolution psssed by
the Police Commissioners on Wednes-
day night, making a change OF tae men
employed at the ststionbouse to do ill.,
. door duty. He Gays there will be no
change in the present arrangement at
the police station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

Ice PLANT.-The ice plant erected by
the Portner Brewery Company on north
81. Asaph street has been completed
and is considered model plant. The
manufacture OF ice will be commenced
there st once on an extensive scale and
will be delivered in handsome new
wagons drawn by fine horsts. which
have just been sent here from Mr. Port
per's farm at Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

FAIRFAX NoTEs.-County Court
meets on Monday next.
Mrs. Julia F. Tubmsn. of Alexandria,
is visiting Mrs. M. M. Payne.
Mrs. Harris Freeman, of Clifton. has
been confoed to her bed room for
several weeks.
The county schools closed here on
Wednesday. The attendance during
the session has been above the average.
Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

SEWER BIDs.-The contract for laying
a sewer on Alfred street, between King
and Cameron. was today given by City
Engineer Holcombe to Mr.. Z. NJ.
Ouyilier for s4S9. The only other IL
der WIS Mr.. VIM. Travers, $49S 30.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
RIVER NoTEs.-Cspt. James Bark

RIVER NoTEs.-Cspt. James Barker
is temporarily 10 command OF the
steamer Wakefield, ard Capt. Ned
Ovens has been transferred to the
steamer T. V. Arrowsmitb.
Steamboat men who have been trav-
cling the waters OF the Potomac for
twenty-five or more years, say they
have seen more heavy northwest winds
this spring than ever before in their
recollection. 10 the past two months
there have been a-half dozen gales
which nIew the water ous OF the river
and greatly iuterfered with navigation.
s nee the latter part of March heavy
porthwes, winds have beer blowing,
and, with the exception OF those on
two days, the tides have been extreme
ly low.
Tae catch OF fish at the river shores
continues light. and the fishermen are
bscomiog very much discouraged over
the outlook. The taking of spawn OF
shad and herring at the Bryan's point
station OF the United States fish COM
mission hss bsen greatly delayed by
the non arrival of the feb 10 the waters
OF the upper Potomac and the small
ness of the catch at the shores farther
dlwn the river. The preparations al
the station for the seasons work are
about completed and the hauling OF the
government seine will be begun shortly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
THE INFIRMARY.

To The Board OF Lazy MauaRerB OF tn'
Alexandria Infirmary:
Ladies My report for three month
ending March 81, is as follows:
Rssdmitted. IL; admitted, 60; total
II. Result-Cured, Al; improved, 8
incursble, 2; died, 5; left under treat
ment, Is; total, IL.
Very respectfully,
ARTHUR SNowDEN, M. d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

DR.. Bulls Cough syrup will cure
Cough or Cold at once. Corquers Group,
Whooptng Cough and Messle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Grippe,
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung Bffsc.
tons; Gives Quick, sure results. Price 25c.
Sold By Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUINIsE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money il 1t fails to
cure E W. GROVES signature is on each
box. 25e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

WEATHER PRoBABILITiEs-for tnis sec
ton fair tonight. Saturday partly cioudyi
fresh northessterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

Those famous little pills, DeWitt's Little
Early Risers will remove oil impurities from
your system, cleanse your bowels, make them
regulsr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
Stops the Cough

and Works or the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cola In one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
20 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

LOCAL MATTERS.

ur rises tomorrow at 5:24 % %, ard .'is
At 6:36 Q. m. High water at z;oo o. 1" '"u
2:2S r. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Catbartic, cure constipation forever.
ioc, CSC. II G. @. @. fail, druggists refund money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

Skin troubles, cuts, buros, scslds aid chat
inS quickly hestd by the use Of DeWitrs
Witch Hazel SAVE. 1t lie initiated. Be sure
you get DeWitts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
EoR SALE.

FOE SALE.
An almost new BRICK HOUSE, No. Ala
north st. Asaph street; contains six ROOMS
bath room, closet and clothes presses; two
porches on south side; lot 123 ieet inches
in length premises we'll graded, shaded and
paved and connected with sewer cellar capa'
cious paved and dry. Other well improved
properly for sale. Apply to
JOHN 8. BEACH,
sn121v 415 north Ct Assph street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

DR.. Bulls Baby syrup for teething
bsbes, Full-uze bottle, 10 cents. Cures
Wind Collie, Disrrh@s. Loss of sleep. Gripping
Pains. eour Stomach, Fever, Cholera Infan-
tum. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup also promotes
the digestion and soothes the baby. Sold by
Richard Gibson and 81 druggists.
You will waste time IL you try to cure in
digestion or dyspepsis by starving yourself.
That only makes 1t worse when you do eat
heartily. You always need plenty Of good
food properly digested. Kodol Dyspepsia
Care is the result Of years Of scientific re.
search for something that would digest not
only some elements Of food but every kind
And it is the one remedy that will do il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
@MAr.

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BromO-Quin Tablets
the remedy that cures n cold I'm ONE Day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
How Are Your Kidneyss

Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills. sam
pie free. Add. sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or y. T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12
INFANTS CAPS.

All the 10 est and newest styles In Ladies'
All the latest and newest styles in Ladies'
Fancy Hose ..,........ $4,000, ........, IL iAc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-12

BUSINESS IN STATE OF VIRGINIA.
Risks written, e463.O37.O0.
Gross premiums received, "a 1855.
Losses incurred and paid, $223.90.
Subscribed aud sworn 10 In the presence Of
II. 2. Burke. notary, BY
LAURENCE STABLER, Secretary.
March Goth, 1901.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05
A Typical South African Store.

O. r. Larson, of Bay Villa, Sun
days River, Cape Colony, conducts Il
store typical of South Africa, at which
car be bought anything from the pro-
verbal needle to an anchor" This
store is situated in a valley nine miles
from the nearest railway station and
about twenty-five miles from the
nearest town. Mr.. Larson says: Il
nm favored with the custom Of
farmers within "a radius of thirty
miles. to many Of whom l have
supplied Chamberlain'S remedies. All
testify TO their value in a household
where a doctors advice is almost out
of the question. Within one mile of
my store the population is perhaps
sixty. OF these, within the past
twelve months, no less than fourteen
have been absolutely cured by Cham
berlain'S Cough Remedy. This must
be a record" For Sale by
The Second Glass Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05
Cured of Blood Poison.

E. L. Colbert, Trebloc. Miss, says:
1t certainly affords me great pleasure
to add my statement to the great
number you must already have, as to
the value Of the Ramon Pills and
Tonic Pellets. | have been using
them in my family for nine years and
do not want anything else. | have
had them in stock the same length of
time. My customers like them. One
year ago | was blood poisoned, and af-
ter trying many remedies | was cured
by the Pills and Pellets. For sale by
j. E. Hughes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05

THE value of small things" Says
the Crystal Springs Meteor, SIS not
appreciated as it should be in farming
economy. When incidents like
poultry raising and dairying are given
the attention they merit, a changed
aspect for the better will take place.
and the country will rise to a higher
plane of prosperity. AS it is, these
aids to success are ignored, with the
result that all expenses are borne by
crops which have 30 deprecated in
value as to be no longer able to sustain
the stress"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05

An attempt was made to assassin
nate President Andrew Jackson on
January 30, 1885 The President
was crossing the portico of the
Capital building when one Richard
Lawrence attempted to shoot him.
From some cause the pistol of the
assassin failed to fire, where upon
Jackson attempted to knock him
down with his cane but was restrained.
while an officer arrested Lawrence
and disarmed him. He had two
pistols loaded with slugS.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05
College Notice.

On this Saturday evening at 500
O'Clock. the three literary societies Of
Grenada College will hold a joint
meeting for the purpose of installing
their newly elected officers. Three
societies, the "Argonian," Del
phian," and "Walthall" contribute
largely to the interest and profit of
college life, and it is the intention of
the president and his faculty to make
them prominent features of the years
work. The presiding officers are as
follows: President of Argonian, Miss
Clarice Fregoe; president of Delphian,
Miss Mamie Mcintosh; president of
Walthall, Miss Matte Key Culpepper.
The Delphians held a meeting re-
Gently, and adopted resolutions of re-
gret on the death of President Mckin,
lev who was an honored member of
this organization.
PROGRAMME:
Opening exercises-singing, reading. prayer.
Install alton of officers.
Roll call of each society, members respond
ing by quotations.
Piano s2l6". ,'.,Ni Miss is Bertha Berth Barnet
Violin solo. ....,....... Miss Minnie Brown.
Vocal solo go. ........ Miss Mary Saunders.
Recitation ............Miss Lizzie Collins.
Piano sulo......, .....M Miss Bessie Heron.
Vocal solo............ 49,. Miss Jeffie Fraser.
Reading. 800. ............... Miss Susie Ramsey.
rautomime-......--. MISS JAMIE Mcintosh.
Critics Reports.
song by society.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05

Porto Rico has Il good g%rievence
She produces coffee equal to i"Rio, p"
which Isells Icheap in that country.
Yet the Government issues Brazilian
Rio coffee to its troops in Porto Rico,
and the people there think that as
they are part of the United States
preference should be given to their
products.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05

Houston Post: The Post wishes to
protest most vigorously against the
use of the ward ruler" Is applied
to a president of the United States.
The greatest man that ever lived was
not great enough to rule the Amer
lean people.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05
No Opposition.

The New Orleans Picayune notes
the FEET that the press lof Mississippi
is unanimous on the question of an
appfopriation for the st. Louis
VIC IDS Fair, or at least not a single
paper in the state is opposing it.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05

Sometimes a fortune, but never, if
you have a sallow complexion, a jaun-
diced look, moth patches and blotcheS
on the skin, all signs of Liver Trouble.
But Dr. Ling's New Life Pills give
Clear skin, Rosy Cheeks, Rich Com
plexion. Only % cents at j. f.
Hughes Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05

Mothers every where praise one
Minute Cough Cure for the suffer-
ings it has relieved and the lives of
their little mes it has saved. Strikes
at the root Of the trouble and draws
out the inflammation. The children's
favoritc Cough Cure. Semmes Second
Glass Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05

y mad dog was reported at large
in Winona last week.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05

President McKinlcy'S last speech
indicates that the Republican party
considers that the period Of ex-
c~lusivcness has past" and will come
out for tariff reform. This is the
only issue that the Cleveland Carlisle
''reorgauizers" have THAT is not al
ready in the Republican platform and
it would be cruel if the party OF Mark
Hanna should adopt this too, and
leave them without an issue.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-10-05
\ Eiendish

An attack was lately made on c. +.
Collier Of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. It came through his kid
neyS. His back got so lame he could
not stoop without great pain, nor sit
in a chair except propped by cushions.
No remedy helped him until he tried
Electric BitterS which effected such
a wonderful change that he writes he
feels like a new man. This marvel
Gus medicine cures backache and
kidney trouble. purifies the blood and
builds up your health. Only SOC at
j. f. Hughes Drug Store.