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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Eighty mules and ten horses arrived
at the st. Assph corral yesterday from
Porto Rico.
No business Gf general interest was
transacted at the meeting lest night oil
the Relief fire company.
is. Oliver has been appointed post
master at Oherrydale, Alexandra couo-
ty, vice ]. w. Burton, resigned.
Mr.. F. Leslie Robinson, Of the Theo-
logical Seminary, will preach at the
Railroad Mission tomorrow afternoon
at 4 O'Clock.
Mr.. James Goods lost q valuable
horse last night, the animal having
strayed from its stable 10 the western
part OF ths city.
A marriage license was issued 10
Washington yesterday to William w.
Page and Maggie M. Weldon, both oil
King George county.
The forty hours devotion services
which commenced at St. Mary's church
Yesterday morning will be concluded
tomorrow at 1890 o'clock.
The political disabilities OF Charles
, Butte, OF this city have been removed by
the Governor. Butts had been con-
6ned 10 jail for petit larceny.
Mr.. E W. Saunders. the president Of
the State branch of the Travellers Pro.
tective Association, will attend q meet
ing OF the Alexandria Council OF that
order tonight.
The dancing class OF Miss Dyer, OF
Washington, gave q May ball in Nc
Burney's Hall last night. A large
crowd was present, including numbsr
OF Westinghouse.
A rumor was circulated 10 this city
today, bat 1t could not be verified, that
John Slime, oflower Fairfax, well known
in this city. had been drowned from a
small boat while fishing yesterday.
Mr.. Charles F. Nesbitt, of Washing.
ton, will speak 10 Trinity NJ. E. Church
tomorrow night al s o'clock. His sub
ject will be 1.-The Kingdom Of Heaven"
All are cordially invited to be present.
There WAS an interesting meeting Of
Mount Vernon Council, Daughters of
America, at their hall on Fairfax street,
near King. last night. A council from
Washington visited their Alexandria
sisters.
The Norfolk steamer Newport News
will make an extra trip this evening
when she will carry private excursion
party to Old Point, Newport News, Nor
folk and probably short distance on
the ocean.
The laundry in the old Green's fact
DRY building is bsing kept busy, and is
running night and day. The Kretol
Works in the same building are being
extended into the house adj joining on
Prince street. Workmen were engaged
today In connecting the two buildings.
Mr.. Harry Richards, engineer OF
the Kretol Works building today pre-
vented what might have proven q ser.
ious fire. The friction from belt set
fire to some wood work. He quickly
pulled the burning belt from the wheels
aud extinguished the fire 1t had
kipdled,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
WASHINGTON. Mav4

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington. May 4.
Two hundred naval students will be
sent in the next fortnight to the aban-
doned naval dock yard at Port Royal,
8. c., which hereafter will be used as a
training station. The Topeka, now at
Norfolk, will proceed to that point and
will be employed as station ship.
Temporary buildings for the boys will
be erected at once but later larger and
more permanent ones will take their
place.
The Minnesota, the last OF the steam
Irigates of the old United States navy
10 about to be stricken of the list OF this
country's war vessels. Secretary Long
has appointed board to examine and
spprsise the Minnesota. Sas was built
at the District OF Columbia navy yard
in 1856 and was present and took part
in the celebrated engagement In Hamp-
ton Roads In which the Virginia de-
feated the union feets.
The United States Treasury Depart.
ment has issued new regulation cover.
ing the forms to be observed 10 address.
ing mail designed for President
Mckinley. In addressing the Presi-
dent formerly it was "The President.
Sir" Now 1t will be simply THE
President" without any additional
frills, the writer proceeding directly into
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

Ross Hamilton, colored, formerly OF
Mecklepburg county, died yesterday OF
his home on Brightwood avenue, Wash
ington.
I. N. King, aged seventy eight years,
president OF the Bank of Warren, fell
dead at Front Royal yesterday. Col.
King was one of the most widely
known business men in the valley and
in 1878 he established the Bank Of
Warren.
The strike OF the 800 longshoremen
employed by the United States Shipping
Company and Furness, Witty & Co.,
at Newport News. which has been al
most entirely Intellectual, ended yester.
day evening when the men asked to be
taken back to work.
Frank Armistsad, E.:E. Pagan. Okey
Pillow, and Willie Bell, the young
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04

his sub;ect. When he IL through, he
will simply write Respectfully" and
sign his name.
Senator Quay, who has been quite
sick. is so far recovered from his illuess
as to be able to 90 out driving and he
has dispensed with the services OF bis
physician.
Internal Revenue Commissioners
Yerkes started yesterday morning upon
tour of leading commercial cities OF
the east to consult with local collectors
OF internal revenue 10 regard to epforc-
ing the tax on bucket shops.
The Interstate Commerce commits
sion has decided that railroad COM
pany Is not In every case under legal
compulsion to furnish the same termi-
nal facilities for all descriptions OF traf.
| &c, and that only a reasonable pro-
vision is sufficient, what is reasonable
depending on conditions.
1t ia not believed by party leaders
here that Representative BabcocB, OF
| Wisconsin, will succeed himself as
chairman of the republican Congress
sionsl committee. 1t IL by no means
certain that he will be candid tie.
1t Is estimated at the Treasury De-
partment that the great bull market In
the Stock Exchange is netting the
government between SAC. 900 and $780,
600 day. On April 80, the big day,
the government made probably $50, 600
out of the speculation 10 stocks. The
law fixes q stamp tax on every trans
action In stocks and bonds.
Mrs. Dewey, who is Ill with q severe
case of tonsilitis. has not Improved
during the last "a hours. Her pbysic-
Ian says this morning that he antelope
tes no serious complications.
1t Is reported here that Rev. w. 8.
Rsinsford. rector of 81. Georges Church
OF New York city, lie likely to be
chosed Coadjutor of the Episcopal do.
cess of Minnesota, and In that event
would succeed Bishop Whipple, who is
very old and feeble, when he lays
down the work. Since Bishop Whipple
announced that he should ask for q
Coadjutor Bishop church circles 10 the
dioceses have naturally been discussing
possible material. The diocesan coun-
Gil will meet on June 5. The office OF
Bishop Coadjutor has been vacant since
the death OF Bishop Gilbert year ago.
Rev. Mr.. Rainsford ia we'll known 10
Alexandria where many years since be
held mission services In Christ Church,
He has recently attracted attention by
saying dat at public meeting which
expression, however, he afterwards re-
tracted.
Col. Sanger, Assistant Secretary Of
War, is considering the possibility oil
reorganizing the national guard under
q system which binds 1t more closely to
the regular army than at present. The
most feasible proposition so far made ID
to give the State organizations annual
/ periods of practice and drill at army
posts, the latter being selected accord
ing to the necessities Of the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mrs. Dewey, wife Of the Admiral Of
the navy, is seriously ill In Washington
with an attack of erysipelas.
Rev. w. e. Cave, OF Paducab, KY,
has declined a pastoral call to Tabb
Street Presbyterian Church In Peters
burg.
Census returns show the population
OF London to be 1886 ,034. This is an
increase of 3OS, III since the last census
In 1891.
The Maryland silk mill owned by
Collinge, Nolan & Co., an extensive
plant 10 the suburbs of Hsgerstowp,
was destroyed by fire last night. Lose,
$75 900.
The Virginia Baptist State Conven.
ton will convene in its thirty-foulth an
nual session next Wednesday at 8 o..
m in the Washington street Baptist
Church, Bedford City.
At Denver, Colo, last night "Sailor"
Tom Sharkey put out "Big Fred" Rug
sci, the California heavy weight, in the
fourth round OF what was scheduled to
be q ten-roUnd 60, before the Colorado
Athletic Association.
Senator Daniel has written to friend
10 Richmond that he will not be can
dida'e for election as president of the
constitutional convention. The honors
conferred upon him, the Senator says,
are all that he has right to expect.
P.N. Amos. q wealthy farmer living
near Fsirmont, w. Va had his pocket
picked yesterday of purse containing
s., $50 10 cash and 10 checks and drafts
on various banks. He attended q cir
Gus previous to going to the bank
where he intended depositing his
money.
Senator McLsurin, of South Caro-.
lima, who, it Is said, has the South Caro-
lin federal Offices at his disposal, re.
Gently rendered Gen. Wade Hampton
the Columbia postmastership. but the
general declined the Office saying: II
would not accept AM thing in the world
from that source. The people Of South
Carolina should know by this time that
l cannot be bought"
The trial OF Ann Maria Rathbup,
charged with the murder of her bus
band, William Rathbun, at New
Haven, Conn.,, last December, closed
last night with verdict OF murder 10
the second degree, and the woman was
sentenced to life imprisonment. Rath-
bun died from the effects OF poison
which he drank in some coffee pre-.
pared for John F. Hart, bosrder at
his house. and bis wife's paramour.
A dispatch from Manila, says
civil government in Manila, was estab-
lished yesterday as a preliminary to
the Inauguration of o general civil
government. The United States Phil
ippine Commission ia unwilling at
present to permit the experiment of
elections there, although they have been
authorized In sill the other municipali.
ties. Judge Taft says q muicipal gov
eminent for Manila will shortly be
created. The officers will probably
be appointive. LepaDto and possibly
all the other uncivilizsd provinces will
be organized specially on plan similar
to that adopted In the case OF Beneuet.
A census Of Manila shows the populs-
ton to be 244,732.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
The ConAaeration of Jacksonville.

InG VA
Jacksonville, Fla May 4.-Fifteep
million dollars worth OF property gone
up In smoke, about 10, 900 people made
homeless, is the result OF yesterdays
FIRE. The loss Of life will be compare
lively small. It Is now thought not
more than elk persons persisted. The
plans Of the city chow that $50 blocks
we're burned and part of another block.
The estimates OF residences ofthe block
in the residential district, Is ten, max
ing 1 300 destroyed. 10 the business SEQ
ton the blocks were solid. At 1913
o'clock the Are was under control, hav'
ing practically burned itself out. The
suburban settlements, with the exceI
ton OF La Villa, are intact. The situa'
ton is one approaching desolaiion 10 a
large section OF the city. The burned
district reaches distance OF not quite
two miles; the width of the desolated
area Ii Is blocks. Within this space.
practically everything is baokened
ruins.
Wild rumors were circulated lasi
night but we're all found to be baseless
today. Many persons were FRUSTRATED
by the terrific heat and smoke injured
while fleeing from burning buildings
bnt no serious accidents were recorded
1t is reported this afternoon that Sec
retary OF War Root has rendered the
use OF the barracks at st. Augustine to
the homeless.
Fire chief Haney became q raw
raving maniac as result of the
excitement. A committee Of citizens il
hard at work devispg means for the
relief OF the homeless and hungry
Temporarily ell are being fairly vel
provided for. Seven persons are known
| to have persisted In the flames and o
number are reported missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
The Presidents Journey.

San Antonio, Texas, May 4.-Despite
the fact that the presidential train ar
rived at las a. m. quite crowd had
gathered ct the depot to greet President
Mckinley land his fellow travellers.
The crowd was largely made up of rail-
road men. The train was run on to q
side track Immediately after its arrival.
a report that was sent out from New
Orleans to tie effect that Mrs. McKin-
ley was breaking down was without
foundation. Mrs. Mckinley is enjoy
ing unusually good health. The train
will remain here until noon, when the
six hundred mile journey to Ell Paso
will be begun. That plsce will be
reached tomorrow morning. Sunday
and portion of Monday will be spent
there. Monday noon the train will be.
gin its invasion OF New Mexico and Ari-
ZOna
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

Yellow-fever has made its appear
ance in Havana.
Indemnity figures for China have
been placed at 1915, 555, 900 by the
French Foreign Office.
Twenty-Five thousand coal miners
are being organized to march from the
Pennsylvania mines to Harrisburg and
camp there until certain labor bills held
up are acted upon.
Train No. II on the Chicago, Rock
Island, & Pacific Railroad, struck a
drove OF cattle near Unionville Mo-,
early this morning. The engine, three
cars, and two sleepers were ditched.
Engineer Blake was killed and James
Eogle, fireman, probably fatally in.
jured.
Pursued by the bride-elect's father
aud an officer, Charles II. Mitchell and
Miss Viola Hunsinger drove into Oak.
land, Md, yesterday to get married.
They met q minister on the street and
having the necessary license the cere-
mony was performed on corner 10 TIE
presence OF about 500 people.
The Cooperative Glass Factories OF
the United Stales formed trust at
Indianapolis, Ind, last night to be
known az the Federal Cooperative
Glass Companies of America. Ninety
two per cent OF the cooperative glass
factories were represented. They con.
troll one-fourth of the output of the win.
dow glass industry of the country.
There was some excitement on d.
New York cotton market today, caus
ed by severe break In prices resulting
from urgent selling Of long stuff. Eu.
thusiastic bear selling and q total alb
sence OF speculative support put the
bull element on the run. Behind the
selling movement was set of bear
cables seldom equalled. Today's de-
clines make q net les. in Liverpool
futures. during the past lew days, OF
about Is points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
The Metropolitan Handicap.

Morris Park Race Track, N. Y, May
4.-The opening of the spring meeting
OF the Westminster Racing Association
will occur this Afternoon, when the rich
Metropolitan handicap will be run.
The Metropolitan is the first big stake
race OF the season, and sixteen horses
entered have been 10 training for
weeks past. The race Is worth about
$4,000 to the winner. The weather
this morning gave promise of q beauti-
fol day for racing and crowd Of 25, 900
people is expected 10 turn out. The
track ia in fine condition, and the 60
ing will be fast. Besides the Metropoli.
tan handicap race, this afternoon the
Juvenile stakes for two-year-olds will
be run.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04

Biliousness Is o condition character
lied by q disturbance of the digestive
organs. The stomach Is debilitated,
the liver torpid, the bowels constipated.
There Is q loa.bing OF food, pains 10
the bowels, dizziness, coated tongue
and vomiting, first Of the undigested or
partly dieested food and then OF bile.
Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets sllay the disturbances of the
stomach and create healthy appetite.
They also tone up the liver to
healthy action and regulate the bowels.
Try them and you are certain to be
much pleased with the results. For
sale by Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04

A tragic feature of the slump 10
stocks 10 New York yesterday was the
sudden death of John Kee, IS years
old, In the brokerage Office OF Jacob
Berry & Company. He sat close to the
ticker and was listening intently 10 the
quotations that were being read off.
When the decline became severe Kee
turned pale, and utteriug low cry,
fell to the floor. He died 10 O few
minutes. The manager of the broker
age Office said Kee had been buying on
the bull side Of the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
HOWE THIS 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of cstsrrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catsrrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney Tor the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business trsns-
sctions, and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST TRUAx,. Wholesale Druggists, To.
ledo, o.
WALpING, KIHSAS & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catsrrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price Toe per bottle.
Sold BY all Druggists.
HALLS Family Pills are the best,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
New Wash Goods
and White Goods.

Ten counters piled high with New
Wash Goods and White Goods, for
this weeks sale.
1000 yards White Piques, extra
heavy welts, values ranging from
25c to 39c, on front bargain table.
l5c yard.
1000 yards 4O.inch fine India Lin
ons, 1Sc value. at
1Oc yard.
so pieces New Fine Dimity, beau
tiful colored. designs 124c value, at
1910 yard.
% pieces Hollywood Batistes, linen
color grounds, with all the new
spring colors and designs,
12hc yard.
Plain Organdies, in all the even.
ing shades,
1Oc yard.
Beautiful line double-faced Galatea
Cloths,
12hc yard.
One case Covert Skirtings, 124c
value, at
9Ac yard.
Our one-yard wide Colored Woven
Madras, at
6Ac
is a winner. Ask to see them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
Four Children Burned to Death.

Muske9on, Mich, May 4.-The
house OF John Kool, in Norfe township,
was destroyed yesterday and four
children burned to death. The dead
are two sons of Samuel Worthmsnd
and two daughters of Kool. They had
been left alone In the house, and when
the fire was discovered, 1t had gained
such Roadway that the children could
not be rescued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04

Salvation Oil the best liniment.
Regular bottle, 10 css.; large bottle, 20 cts.
Greatest curs on earth for Rhenmstism,
Neurslgis, Soreness, sprains, Baetschs, Stiff.
ness, Cuts, Bruises, Wounds, 6wellings, Barns
and Frost Bites. Salvation Oil kills all pain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04

DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup for teething
babies, Ful-sze bottle, 10 cents. Cures
Wind Collie, Diarrhsa. Loss of Sleep. Gripping
Pains, Sour Stomach, Fever, Cholera Infsn-
tum. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup also promotes
the digestion and soothes the baby. Sold by
Richard Gibson and sill druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04

Try the new remedy for costiveness,
Chamberlsin's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. Every box guaranteed. Price
Is cents. For sale by Richard Gibson,
druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
D. Bendheim&SOnS,
BIG KING STREET.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
q Cough or Cold ct once. CoDquers Group
Whooping Cough and Measle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Grippe,
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung Affee.
tions. Gives quick, sure results. Price 25c.
Sold by Richard Gibson and all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
DIED..

At o'clock on the morning of Saturday,
May a, Dr.. HAROLD sNOWDEE, second
son OF the late Edgar and Louisa Snowden,
aged % yean. His funeral will take place
tomorrow Sunday evening ut 5 o'clock.
Intermsnt private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
List OF Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list Of the letters 70.
naming in the Alexandria, Va, postofics
on May A, 1901.
Brown, Mrs. -. Gruille. Thos
Grimes, Willard Smith, Miss Lula
Griffith, James L Warren, John
JOS. L. CRUPPER, P. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04

Skin affections will readily disappear BY
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve. i ook ont
for counterfeits. II you get DeWitts you
will get good results. 1t is the quick and pos
tive cure for piles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04

Mr.. w. ]. Baxter, Of North Brook, N. O.,
says be suffered with piles for fifteen years.
He tried many remedies with no results until
he used DeWitts Witch Hazel 8alve and that
quickly cured him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04

The Merchants Association of New York
ssnt telegrsns to the Mayor OF Jacksonville
and the Governor Of Florida today offering
q to the Ere suffers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
White PetticOats.

Light cambria or muslin, with
flounces of lawn or hemstitched
tucked ruffles. Others just as t,ste.
fully and prsttily trimmed several
lots of about the same prices the ma
terials alone would cost.
womsn's Good Quality Muslin Pettcosfs,
umbrella founce, with cluster Of tucks.
SOC each.
Women's Cambria Petticosts, deep founce,
trimmed with two clusters OF hemsttchtd
tueks.
76C each.
Women's Good Quality Muslin Petticoais,
umbrella founce of lawn, trimmed with iucks
and deep Iufie Of embroidery; extra dust
ruf1e.
Sl.OO each.
Women's Fine Cambria Pettic0ats, umbrella
iounce. with two hsmstitched tucked ruffles
OF fue lawn; extra dust ruffis.
$l.5O each.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
Boys Furnishings
adjoining Mems Store

V1kuJOrH1lI5 1HC1 DtOIC
Collars. Cuffs. Neckwear. Dress and
Neglige Shirts, Night Shirts. Pa
jamas, sweaters-compete line of
Boys Furnishings.
Cambria Night Shirts, v neck, fancy S0r,
trimmed front; also plain white Each. wv
Muslin Night Shirts, fancy trimmed front,
collar and cuffs; also plain white. S0c
''''ssss 'ssss.sss s.'s'ssss
Unlaundered Muslin Shirts, linen bosoms,
patented buttonho.e in back 10 protect 2OC
neck from button. Each.......... ......... C>S
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-04
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

DRY GOODS.
LANSBURGH & BRO,
washington's Favorite Store.
Building Sale Of Wrappers and Skirts.
Stylish Skirts, made Of fast.black percsline;
full umbrella style; length 40-4a. 5Oc
Special Prise.-~ ........ .....-......... wv
Our regular $3.50 Silk Skirts, made Of ex.
cellent quality tsffsts silk; length q TO-
40-42. Building Sale Prce....... pTsA>
A splendid Walking Skirt, made OF Hne
quality black ssteen; full width;length OSc
40-4x. Building Sale Price. -. ......... Wv
An excellent House Skirt, made Of good
quality striped ginghsm; full width and
length; finished with 6-nch founce; lOr
all lengths. 40.42. Special Price,. ... T>S
Wrappers, made of excellent quality per-
Gale, in good washable shades; extra width
skirt flushed with deep. full founce; H0c
sizes 34-44 Building Sale Price..... Wv
BUILDING SALE OF
CORSETS.
corset made Of jean, extra long waist,
high and low bust, short and long hip
trimmed With lacs-69c value. 2Or
Building Price, ...". "....s... "....-"....
$100 sonnette Corset. made of coutil,
ssteen stripping, boned with French horn,
long waist, high husband medium Toe
hip. Our buildipg Price will be......... ~
Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria.
LanSburgh&BrO.,
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BUILDING SALE OF
CORSETS.

Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria.