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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
JAMES HfRNf
The Famous Actor And
Playwright
DIED YESTERDAY
Was Author and Leading Man
in Two Great Plays

New York, June 3. - James "A.
Herne the great actor and play
whose name calls to mind his two
great plays "Shore Acres" and "Sag
Harbor" died yesterday afternoon
after an illness Of eight weeks from
pneumonia.
Mr.. Herne was born in Troy, teb.l,
1888. His first appearance on the
stage was in the Adelphi theatre,
Troy, in 1859 when he acted the part
Of George Shelby in "Uncle Tom S
Cabin" leaving to 60 to Baltimore
where he remained three years, He
made the opening speech at the dedi-
cat on of Ford'S theatre in Washing
ton in which Pesident Lincoln was
afterwards assassinated. 1t was about
that time that he became the
leading mao for Susan Denim. He re-
mained associated with her one year
and then went to California June II,
1865. Mr.. Herne married Helen Wes-
tern sister of Lucille Western we'll
known actress Of the time.
Mr.. Herne was no less known as a
playwright than as an actor. After
1878 he invariably appeared in his
own plays, for the assuming of course
the leading parts. His first play pro.
duced was ''Hearts Of Oak, which
made a fortune for it's author. In
1885 he produced "The Minute Man.
also his,0Rn, but it did moi. Inject With
Ersat stccess.s = Drifting Apart, twas
next produced but it caused him to
lose heavily. His next play was
'Margaret Fleming, " hich did not
meet with popular favor. ashore
Acres" which blough him mole fame
and added to his fortune was produc'
ed in May, 1892, in Chicago. Sag
lIarbor" his last and perhaps greatest
succ IS, was first produced three years
ago.
Mr.. Herne was an ardent supporter
of William Jennings Bryan in tie las
presidential campaign and took thu
stump in behalf of the democratic can
didate. He firmly believed in the sin
gle tax theory and was friend Of tn'
late Henry George.
Mr.. Herne had beautiful home ant
was accounted wealthy. The body will
be cremated. 1t has not yet been de
cided when the funeral will be held.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
AT WATERBURY CENTER
Especial to the TELEGRAM.)

Waterbury Center, June 3.-The
Children's Day exercises of the NJ. f.
church will he held Sunday morning,
June .6, consisting OF a musical and
literary program, followed by an ad-
dress by the pastor.
Miss A. M. Todd OF Boston, return
ed missionary from China, gave a
very pleasing and instructive address
Sunday morning and succeeded in or.
ganizing Woman's Foreign Mission
ary Society In the afternoon she
spoke to the Junior League and Or
ganized a Home Mission Band.
The next meeting Of the Ladies'
Aid will be with Mrs. Harvey Eddy
Wednesday afternoon, June 5. Busi-
ness meeting at o'clock. A cordial
invitation is extended to all ladies and
gentlemen to be present.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
VERY WEAK
Mrs. McKin|ey's Condition
Shows No Change
!. GREAT ANXIETY
Is Felt For Her by Everyone
in The Capital City
GREAT ANXIETY

Washington, June a. There were
many visitors at the White House on
Sunday TO inquire anxiously about the
condition of Mrs. Mckinley but they
all received the same reply:-"There
is noLchange. A feeling Of gloom
seems to have spread over the Capital
City and although no startling an
nouncement has yet been made the
belief is general that the leading wo-
man of the land will never recover
from her present illness,
President Mckinley is at her bed
side al ost constantly going out for a
short drive only once a day. The pa
tient is very weak
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
SUICIDE AT PoULTNEY

Rutland, June 3.-Mrs. Peter Burns
aged about IS years, was found hang
ing from a rafter in the back kitchen
Of her home in Poultnev Saturday.
When cut down the neighbors found
her dead.
A year ago Mr.. and Mrs. Burns lost
an infant by DEATH and it is thought
that the grief affected her mind.
Mrs. Burns had been attending sick
sister in Rutland for the past three
weeks, and this also affected her.
The dead woman was highly thought
of in Pvultney.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
ERASTUS BATCHELDER

Plaintield, June 3.-The funeral of
the late Erastus Batchelder who died
suddenly of paralysis Friday was held
yesterday afternoon at the Congrega-
tionat church.
He was - years Of age and was
born in Craftsbury. He leaves two
daughters Mrs. Fred Brutfee and Mrs.
Reuben Batchelder. He had host
of friends in this city and has for many
years been prominent citizen having
for 25 years held the office of overseel
of the poor. He was well known
democrat.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
TEMPLE IS STARTED.

Rutland, June 3.-The cornerstone
of the new Masonic Temple was laid
Saturday with impressive ceremonies
The procession, Including two lodges,
the chapter, council, and commandery,
formed in the old Masonic hall at
o'clock and marched to the new Tenn.
pie, the commander escorting the
Grand Lodge officers, large majority
Of whom were present.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Especial to the TELEGRAM.)

Randolph Center, June 3.-The an
nual close Of the Randolph Normal
School will begin Sunday evening
June 9th with sermon before the
graduating class by Rev. A. j. East.
man.
Monday and Tuesday, June 10 and
IL. Examinations, Tuesday evening
at o'clock, meeting OF the Alumni
Association. Wednesday, June -,
morning-oral examinations. After
noon-2 o'clock, class day. Evening
8 clock, concert. Thursday, June
l3, morning. 30 teaching exercises
II o'clock, address, Rev. G. O. Jud.
kins. Graduation.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
GENEROUS TO LADIES.

just to get acquainted and also give
the ladies Of Barre special opportu.
nifty to witness the opening perform
ances at the opera house next Thurs
day evening, the Lester A. Davis Dra-
matte and Speciality Company will ad-
NIT ladies to the best seat in the house
for Is cents, providing they buy their
seats at Tilden & Willey's store before
! p. m. Thursday evening.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
HOT IN LONDON.

London, June 3.-For several days
intense heat has prevailed over the
continent, accompanied by very heavy
storms OF thunder and hail. In vari-
GUS sections the crops have been des.
troyed and many deaths have been
caused by lightning.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
THE FIRST EXCURSION

The first excursion of the season
will be charming trip via Lake
Cnamplain and Otter Creek river to
Vergennes and return from Williams
town, South Barre, Barre, Montpe-
lier, Middlesex, Waterbury, North
Duxbury, Bolton. J.onesville, Rich
mond and Willston on Friday June
7th, VIA, @. V. Ry., Burlington and
Steamer Reindeer.
A good band will accompany the
excursion and fulnishtirS class music.
A delightful sail from Burlington on
the Steamer Reindeer Of 22 miles to
uthA mouth. Of OtteKG Creek, .thenoe. a
~ miles up thes leant IT.
Creek River, covering one OF the
grandest b. at rides ever given. The
Lake trip commands an elegant view
on all sides Queen City Park, Shell
burne Bay (where DR.. w. Seward
W. bb's Summer Home is located),
Cedac Beach, Th mpson's Point and
Chimney Point, all places dotted with
summer cottages. The scenery on
this tip is grand, the Green and Adj.
rondack Mountains are in full view
the entire distance.
Refreshments will be served on the
Reindeer both going aud returning.
Fare for the round trip II be 81
for adults and 80 cents for children
Owing to the very low rates the rid'
regarding the difference in ages viii
bs rigirly enforced. CHILDREN over
years and under II will be entitled t.
half fare. Children under free.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
BASE BALL.
Cincinnati 1; st. Louis 6.
Chicago 1, Pittsburg 6.

Il SATURDAY SCORES
At New York--New York 2, Bos-
ton I.
At Chicago-St. Louis 8, Chicago 2
At Pittsburg - Philadelphia 8,
Brooklyn 5.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
U. v. M. COMMENCEMENT
Especial to TELEGKAM.)

Burlington, June 3. - The 9th
commencement Of the University of
Vermont and the State Agricultu-
raj College will be held on the week
commencing June 23rd.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03

The TELEGRAM is the paper to
place your want, for sale or to rent
advertisement in, as you get quick
results. Have you tried it9
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
TO ANNEX HAI-NAN

London, June 81 am inform.
ed," says the Hong Kong correspon.
dent Of the Times wiring Saturday
"that the French intend to annex
Hai.Nan in July.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-06-03
Notice to Stone Teams and Travel
ing Public

Travel will be stopped over the COW
cred bridge on South Main ST., for a
short time after p. M, June 5, 1901,
fer the purpose of inspecting said
bridge. q. ). CURRlER.
City OF Barre, VT, June 3.
45.47
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MALE

Northern mails, week days, close at 30
and 10 As @. %. and 10, 2 90, 6 so and
55 p. M. Open at s 90 a. To-, IL 90 %
and A 80 p. 10. On Sundays Northern mails
close at 30p. n. Ind 20 p. m.
SoataeIn mails via Charlottesville, close
Q. 2 sc and 10 As q. M. and 2 40 and
S55 p. N. Open at 8 90 q. m. and 2 30
aud 4:3O p. n.
southern maill, via Richmond, close n
10 As a. N. and 80 aud 90 p. N. Open
1t y q. n. aud 1 and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close a. 7 so e. N
md 8 46 p. N. Open at ~ 30 p. N.
Alexandria and Round Hiu mails close ai
I 30 q m. and 4 p. N. Open at 8 90 g. M
and 3 30p.m.
Chesapeake and Ohio nails close at 2 46
D. m. and 90 P. m. Open at 8 90 q. m. and
q 80 p. m,
Washington mails close at 2 30 and 10 45
a, o., and 10, 2 so, 6 90 and 7 55 p. m
Open at 8 90 a. NJ, u 90 m. snG 90 p. NJ
ani 4 80 p. m.
Once Rour-Opsn at 90 a. m. Close a
8 00p.m
Sunday Rours-opsn at 90 8. m. Oos'
ct 8 80 q. N.
Carr srs' Scheduls-Collection msde OF
aside r,utes-6 80 and 10 90 =. m. and
20 sEd 6 80 pm. Full route-6 30 a. NJ
ma 8 .}o p. m. Sunday collection 90 p
q. Carriers window open Sunday 8 90 &. n
and close 8 30 an.
Dali cries msde g 90 B. H., 1 90 p. ~, snr
II On.
Al ali should h in oiSce ten minute
h,far. fv4l.-1s - - ,iNsing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19

A NEW WIRELESS METHOD "A dis
patch from London says MessIs. Arm
sropg and Orling yesterday gave de.
moustratioo of their method OF trans
mittiDg electrical energy without wires.
The weather was boisterOus, but the
demons ration was satisfactory. Two
sheds. 500 yards apart contained re-
spectively the pa'ent apparatus and an
ordinary telepnOne receiver. CopVsr.
salons were carried on and messages
in the morse telegrspbi) Characters
were transmitted. The Inventors claim
that the same resulis Obtained by the
Msrcopi system can be obtained by
ear b currents instead OF ether waves,
and that their system is less costly than
Marc0ni's. The Inventors also sho we'd
loud speaking apparatus suitable for
use between ship and shore. They
claim that this apparatus can be Install
ed on any ship, at cost OF few pounds.
Interference by competing currents is
excluded, and the apparatus is so SIM
pie aud certain OF operation that
chile can control 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
IL Happened I'm a Drug store.

"Ooe day last winter a lady came to
my drug store and asked for brand Of
cough medicine that did not have 10
stock" says Mr. G r. Grandin, the
popular druggis. o OItario, n. Y. "She
was disappointed aud wanted TO know
what cough preparation could recom-
mend. | said 10 her that | could freely
recommend C1GD berlsin's Cough Rem
edy and tha she could take bolt CT
the remedy and sfter giving 1t lair
trial II she did not fad II worth the
money TO briog back The bottle Snd l
would refund the price paid. In a
course OF day or two the lady came
back in company with freud 10 oeed
of a cough medicine and advised her TO
Duy bottle Of ChsmOerlsiu's Cough
Remedy. | considered that very
good recommendation for the remedy"
The remedy owes its great popularity
and extensive sale II a large measure
to the personal recommendations OF
people who have been cured by It's use.
1t is for sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
over sails and tops.ils will be 4o.el7

lower sails and topssils will be 40,6l7
square feet. Ali Of the star ding rig
Qing, and iD special csses the ruoniog
rigging for the lower sails, will be OF
wire rope. Although this vessel is to
he propelled entirely by sails she will
carry cor siderable installment OF
machinery for the purpose oil
hoistinR anchors and saile, 30 that the
total number required to wo K her is
only nineteen men. The total cost of
the vessel will be about $3.50 coo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
AItsanAS's 9szstta.
FUBL1EExD DAILY AND rRIaWEKKLH Al
saEerte Building. S1o = s12 Prince Is


In advance.
eDtrsct advertisers viii nos 10 allowed 70 ex-
cssa their space unless the OxcszH Ia paid fOi
as tTanrient rates, and under no circuIo
stsnoes will they bo allowed 10 advertis'
gths7 than their legitimsts business In tbs
gpace contracted f01.
Marriage ard dsstb nosicss must be paid ior
IN advances.
.asolutionf in momotlau, OF thanks, tributes
Of rsgpect, resolutions sdopted BY societies
OF person5, unless o. lrblio concern, viii
only be printed in sh papa7 ss st7artiss-
menta.
he GAZETTE ofics y o0nnsCssd with the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or
ders H. tho paper, news or any information
O. business can DO cent By tsisphoas.
( Entered at the Po<tofios Alexandria, Virgin
is. ~ secOnd-clssR matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
II had LONG sufered from ipdigestlop, p

Il had long suffeted from indigestion"
write, q. A. 1eDeit, Cellar City, Mo-" Like
Others tired many preparations but never
found anything that did me good until /
took Kodol D,sptpia Cure. One bottle
cured me-. friend who bad suffered SINH
laIly put on the use OF Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. He is gaining fast and will soon be
abe to work. Before he used Kodol Dys-
pspsia Cure indigestion had made him total
wreck. For sale by E 8. Leadbeater q
9ona
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
r. Lee Field,
Ode-Priics CIothisr & Gents Furnisher,
10. 3o4 King Street.
AUCTION SALES.
RUsTEE'S SALE OF NEWSPAPER
Il PLANT IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY,

SALE OF NEWSPAPER
l. PLANT IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY,
VIRGINIA.
By virtue Of a deed OF trust from James W.
Yates, dated November 4th. 1898, and re-
corded 10 liber X. No. A, page $50. OF the
land records OF alexandra county. Virgins,
conveying to Brooke d Young, trustee, the
property hereinafter described, to secure the
pa, mept of a certain promissory note Of even
date herewith, and at the request Of the
part es secured by said tIust, default haYing
been made in the payment Of said note, the
undersigned trustee, nsmed in said deed of
trust, will offer for sale at public auction In
ront Of the Alexandria County Court House,
at Fort Myer Heights, VirEinis, on the
23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 1901,
at 8 o'clock p. No..
One seven column hand printing press,
One hundred and fifty pounds Of BREWER
type.
twenty-five pounds Of BREWER leaders,
Thirty pounds Of BREWER goods,
Forty feet OF brass rule, and
All interest in the Psntsgraph, or Alexan-
dris County Journal, newspaper published
in said Alexandra county.
Terms: Cash.
BROOKE d. YOUNG, Trustee.
oct11 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY. nrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their emil.
dren while teething, with perfect
success 1t s0Othes the child, softe S
the gums, allays all pain cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for ID,
arrhea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part OF the
world Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
It's value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Nrs. WinslOw's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19

Salvation Oil the best liniment.
Regular bottle, 10 etc.; large bottle, 20 cts
Greatest cure on earth for Rheumatism,
Neurslgis, Soreness, sprains, Bsckache, stiff
ness, Cuts, Bruises, Wounds, STellings, Burns
ard Frost Bites. Salvation OIL kills all pain
Sold BY Richard Gibson and sll druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19

A SEYsN- MAsTED CaOoNER In
40 esrlier day iu tne ceastiag trade the
.wO.m,sted Schooner was the common
type; then came the thIee-masted
scnoouvr, aud this was followed by ves-
sells Of iour, five, six, and now seven
masts. tn. five-mssted schooner con-
structed 10 1899 will carry 1000 tons OF
coal. A slx-mss.sd schooner. on her
maximum drsuent of twenty-fonr feet,
viii carry $500 tons OF cargo. The
latest OF these gao sclooners is the
great seveo-masted vessel butt from
design b. B. B. Crowniosnield, OF Bos'
too. U .hke ner predecessors, the pew
schooner is to be constructed through
out OF steel. The total sail area OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19

Of our coal we lower the price In economy Of
consumption. Consumers will find that 1t is
cheaper to use our high grade Lee Coal, that
has been screened and freed from slate and
stone, than that of an inferior grade. 1t gives
more heat, less ashes and burns longer than
any other coal, and our prices are as low ~
any. Coal and Wood under cover.
J. &. ZIMMERMAN,
Foot OF Que9n street Alexandra, Va.
Telephone IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19

en- Medical Discovery cures the diseased
stomach and enables the perfect digestion
and assimilation of food, so that the
sluggishness, irritability, nervousness
sleeplessness which result from lnnutri-
ton are cured also.
ct was tsken sick nine wears ago with fever.D
writes Mr.. NJ NJ. Wardwell, Of Linwood, Leayen-
worth Co., Kansas. vHad the doctor ana ne
broke up the fever all right but took diar-
rhoa right away; he couldn't cure Il and II
became Chronic, and then he gave up the ga, sSse
got so weak with it and had piles so osoly
eonIdn't lie down, nor hardly sit up. Was
that way two or three months thought t wora W T
Y5;ercS,s Neuocaudutn Books one day and saw
your description of cataTTh Of the tds1 st9maeE F NJ
Pieree's Golden Medical Discovery in the house
that was got for mother You recommend II iGf
catarrh Of the stomach, 50 l went 10 taxing IL
THE one bottle nearly cured me. got two Dol,
ties next time and took one and one-hat ana
was well. haven't been bothereo WIN oi''-
rhOa since" ~
DR.. Pierce's Pellets cure biliousness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19

Judfe for yourself A trial size Can te had
for tho small sum Of 10 cents. Supplied by
druggists OF msiled by Ely Brothers, Sc
WsrIea street New York. Fu 81 ze, so cts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
aMy Family Loctor."

Blue Isl,Ld, H., Jan. Ia, 1901.
Messrs. Ely Bros IL have ne your Cream
Balm in my family 'or nine years and it has
tesome my family doctor for colds in the
head. / used it fleely on my children. 1t is
a Godsend to children as they are troubled
more or less Your respectfully,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19

the sam e punish
ment for the man
W ho neglects or
abuses his stomach
as she had in the
far off days vwhen
Adam delved and
Eve span"
The physical dis
comfort, dullness,
sluggishness, irri-
liability, nervous
ness and sleepless-
ness W hich ar e
visited upon tn e
man who eats care
lessly or irregularly
have been from the
beginning the evi.
dences Of disease of
the stomach and its
associated organsof
digestion and nu-
J triton.
Dr Pierce's Cold
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
MEDICINAL
PUNFSHME EMT.

Social progress has done away with
great many forms of punishment once
administered under the laws of enlight-
ened people. But nature never changes
or modifes her penalties. She still has
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
PROPOSALS.
nROPO5ALS FOR vITPIFIED BRICK
IL AND GRANITE CURB.

nROPO5ALS FOR VITRIFIED BRICK
l. AND GRANITE CURB.
Alexandria, Va, 0tt. IL, 1901.
Proposals will be II ceived st the otfice OF
the City Engineer until noon, OCTOBER q,
1901, for vITRIFIED BRICK to lay about
4,70J square yards. to be used in paving
KiDg stree, from Union street to the east
side CT the strand. and on Alfred street, from
King street TO Queen street. and on Fsi-iax
street, from King street TO the 1st alley
south.
Also for about 400 LINEAR FEET OF
sX.INCH BY 12-lNCH STRAIGHT
GRANITE CURB and about 100 LlNEAR
FEET OF CIRCULiR 6.INCH GRANITE
CUB to be used on King street, from Union
stree. to the Strand, and on Fairfax street
from King street TO the 1st slley ,outh OF
same, and on the corners OF Alfred street,
from King street to Queen street.
specifications, conditions, &C, can be had
at the office Of the City Engineer. The
right is reserved to reject any OF ali bids and
to extend the time for receiving same.
E. 8 LEADBEATER,
Chairman Committee on Street,,
City Council Of AlexAndris, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19

established epuaion of this frm buying handling
only merchandise makes this opportunity obtain high
merchandise very much under value
The entire stock will be sold and it desired make this
speedily possible the prices
the sale absolute retiring business
positively CASH.
Mr. Takett desires ank the loyal friends the
pOmptness their general relations
that in confidence the settlement of all
feeling apology
I'D he absolute cash basis
buy and below MATTINoS
Atand cO FINE CARPETS
At and below OIL CLOTHS and RUGS.
At and below cost BLANKETS DOWN QUILTS and COTTON
QUILTS.
At and below cost large stock of LACE CURTAINS POR-
THERE'S, &c
below all of FINE TOWELS
LINENS
below FINE DRESS GOODS SILKS &c.
At and below cost OUR FINE BLACK GOODS.
and below cost large stoc Of WHITE QUILTS
At and below cost LACES RIBBONS BMBROIDERIEs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19

DROPOSALS FOB LAYING vIIRIFIED
L BLU,K AND SETTING GRANITE
CUBB.
Alexandra, Va. October 12, 1901.
Proposals will be Ieceivei at the Office Of
the City Engineer until noon OCrOBER 20,
1901, for laying about 300 square ysrcs
OF vITRIFlED BLOCK paving on ELK
INCH CONCRETE BASE and ,etting about
i. $50 LINEAR FEET OF SiX-lNCH
GRANITE CURB on King street from Fair
fax street to the east side Of the Strand and
on Fairfax stree, from King street TO The first
alley south. specifications, conditions, &C.,
can be had at the City Engineers Once. The
Committee on sIresis reserve the night to re-
iect any and all bids and 10 extend the time
for receiving same.
Z. 9. LEADBEATEp,
Chairman Of CON. on strestB.
City Council Of Alexsndria, Va.
oct12 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
AT AND BELOW COST.

Mr.. John E. TackettIdesiring to.retire from
the retail business offers the whole stock of
fine Dry Goods contained in the store, 43l-
433 King street, at and below cost for CASH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19
MEETINGS

AIexsndris, Va, October 10th, 1901.
A special meeting OF the sto kholders OF
"A the COLONIAL LOAN AND DEP SlI
ssOCIATION will be held at No. 125 south
Fairfsx street np WENNE7D ~, November
2Oth, at 3 p. m to provide for amendment OF
tue articles of Incorporation, to elect d.
rectors, 10 ratify ali scIs o, the company since
Angus! 2Sth OF last year, and for such other
busILess ss may proJ erly come before said
meeting. GGuBGE ]. BAKER,
CHARLES I. PHILLIPS,
CLAUDIA LOSCUs,
Holding mole than oss-tenth Of the capital
stock. oct15 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-19

The following is a synopsis of the
trieunial pastoral read in the Episcopal
convention which adjourned at San
Franolsco on Thursday.