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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
The Souvenir Medals.

The following is the act to provide
certain souvenir medals for the beneht
of the Washington Monument Associa-
ton. of Alexandria, Virginia, recently
passed by both houses of Congress
Be it enacted, &c. That for the pur-
pose of aiding in the cost of erecting, in
the city of Alexandria, Virginia, a
monument concentrating the centen-
ary of the death of Washington, in
manner designated by the Washington
Monument Association, Of Alexandria,
Virginia IAN association chartered under
the laws of Virginia., the Secretary OF
the Treasury is hereby authorized and
directed to have made and prepared in
the mint of the United States, in Phila-
delphia. four dies for medals of such
size. shape, and design as may be
designated by said Washington Monu-
ment Association and approved by the
Secretary of the Treasury, and to have
made and struck from said dies at said
mint such number of medals out OF
silver or bronze, not to exceed two hum
dred thousand, as may be required by
said Washington Monument Association.
Section 2. That the material from
which said medals are to be made shall
be furnished to the Director of the Mint,
at the mint in Philadelphia, by and at
the expense of said Washington Monu-
ment Association, and the United States
shall furnish the material for the SAID
cour diaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
The Fourth Of July.

The celebration of Independence Day
in Alexandria will be conducted IN the
usual manner tomorrow-that Is by a
general holiday and .outing excursions.
There will be no parade nor any public
demonstration, but many-will avail them
selves of an opportunity to patronize the
excursion boats and trains, while others
will form picnic parties and spend the
day in the woods or by the river banks.
II remains to be seen whether or not a
provision of the will of the late Lewis
Mckenzie will be carried out ana mar
tial music be discoursed by drum corps
early in the morning Business will lie
generally suspended and Sunday hours
will be observed in government oihces.
The young people will of course divert
themselves with firecraekers. In the olden
times the newspapers published the
Declaration of independence on the day
previous to the Fourth Of July, patriotic
speeches were made on the anniversary
and cannon fred on Battery Rodgers
hill at sun up, noon and shutdown. The
occasion in our day is confined mostly to
outings and Hastings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
United States Court.

The United States Court for the East
ern district of Virginia will convene IN
this city next week with Judge Edmund
Waddill presiding. Several cases VIII
come before the petit and grand jurles at
this term. Among the cases set for trial
is that of William +. Webster, OF this
city. charged with violating the postal
laws. and Wade Hampton Berry, a
United States railway mail postal clerk,
charged with the larceny of letters from
registered mail pouches. He is a son OF
William F. Berry, ofHarrisonburg. Inc
following have been summoned for the
grand jury: Messrs. Ii. c. Combs, ).
G. Brooks, Wallace f. Partlow, ). X.
Jones. John P. Myers, j. S. Burden,
Ashby Miller, A. L. Hardwick, A. 1.
Homes, Jonah Thomas, John Holsinger'
A. Bryan, w. w. Kincheloe, {. War
rem HUT, b. Reeves, A. A. Holton, D.
M Bord. Thomas f. Morris, James w.
Garnet, r. L. Hester, Daniel Z. Writ,
and Allen C. Harmon. The petit grand
Jury is as follows: Messrs. John >.
Croker. j. A. Burgess, w. s. Court
new James f. Bland, William Mason,
G. ii. Sanford, NJ w. Carr, i. W.
Birch, V. B. Sturtevant, NJ. ID. Belts,
David c. Hanson, Dawson Pitcher
Henry Howley, II. c. Cayner, George
Crutchfeld, c. J. Powell, J. R. Bryant
Edwin Brown, jr., 7. c. Comming, j.
P. Wood, Shepherd Wright, $: L.
Blendit, H. H. Scott, and NJ. l.. Weei
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
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42O 426 Seventh Str"ct,
WASHINGTON. d. G,
Corporation Court.

n the Corporation Court this morning Judge
Norton granted letters Of administration to J..
Milton Hopkins upon the estate Of Virginia
Brooks
In the case Of Aaron Stewart vs.. Mary +.
Stewart, final decree was issued granting n
divorce from bed and board to Aaron Stewart.
The ease of Commonwealth VI. Frank
Anderson, charged with burglary was nolle
pressed.
Commonwealth VS.. VIM. Bright and Edward
Jones, Indictment for HOUSEKEEPING. Jury
and case in progress. .,
Inc cas, of the commonwealth against Will
liam Davis. colored, charged with rape was
mol pressed.
A charter was granted to New York cor
porltion under the name of the Tru Company
Of Cuba with capital stock of not less than
$780, 900 nor more than 100000. Mr.. Gard
ner l.. Boothe is the local attorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
Personal.

Rev. Bergman Green has gone to
Cold Sulphur Springs.
Captain Herbert Bryant is at Atlantic
City.
Mr. Jacob Brill who has been quite
sick is now improving.
Mr. Worth Hulfsh left today for At
lantic CITY where he will spend week.
Mrs. Julian n. Miller and child have
gone to Warrenton TO spend the summer.
Miss Margaret O'Neal left for Balti-
more today to spend the remainder OF
the summer.
Mr.. jeff Aitcheson left here for Jack
sonyillc, Fla, on Monday night on
business for the Southern Railroad.
Miss Mary Lloyd, of Orange, N. D.,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. George uhler,
ON Cameron street.
Mr.. Frank T.. Wells and family have
gone to Atlantic City and Cape May
where they will spend the summer.
Among those who attended the dance
given by the young ladies of Leesburg
in that place last night were the Misses
Emily Elliott and Lucy Douglas and
Messrs. Bathurst Daingerfield. and NAH
lon Janney of this city.
A swell supper and dance was given
Saturday night at the Glenwood country
Club by Mr.. Nicholas Tourney in hon
or of the Misses Daisy and India Mar
shall, who are the guests of Mrs. W. X.
l.. Sterrett. After an elegant supper
had been served, the young couples oc-
cupied themselves with dancing until an
early hour Charleston, W. Va, Daily
Mail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
Foot Mashed.

Mr.. Raymond Davis, who is employed
il the Southern Railway Company $
yard in this city, was the victim OF a
serious accident while at work there this
afternoon His foot had become wedged
into frog in the track and a train was
advancing toward him. He failed to
extricate ii in time and the train passing
over it mashed it nearly off. The I'M
fortunate man was conveyed to his home
and surgical aid summoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
More Indictments in the County.

Two more indictments were brought
in Yesterday afternoon by the Alexan-
dria county special grand jury impaneled
to investigate the alleged assaults made
recently in ROsslyn on Fort Myer sol
diers. James A. Geary was indicted Tor
several times shooting at the artillery
men John Nicholson aud John Baylogh
on the night of June rs, with intent to
kill. The other indictment was found
against Elvin F. Marcy for attacking
Private d. ]. Taylor, on the same night
and severely striking him with black
lack with intent to kill. The grand jury
was then dismissed, as Simms, who had
William Nurse arrested on the charge
of shooting Harry Pancoast, could not
substantiate his charge, and Nurse was
released. The trials of those connected
with the disorders during the past two
weeks will begin on the fourth Monday
of this month. No further arrests nave
beeu made. Geary, who is the owner OF
tbe saloon wrecked by the soldiers, Is
said TO have shot at Nicholson and Bay
loOh the night before his house was at
tacked. The men were crossing the
Rosslyn road when he is alleged to have
shot at them, and before, hearing the
sounds of the shots were unaware o
Geary's presence, Marcy is said to have
made his attack on Taylor the following
night, beating hsm severely with ablack
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
Police Court Proceedings.

Edward Sacra, who had been arrested
on complaint of Felix Claus, who al
legged that he was guilty of disorderly
conduct. was dismissed, the charge not
having been sustained.
Robert Bell, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, was fined So.
Joseph Adams, cOlOred, was fned'S5
for assaulting Belle Taylor, colored.
Burgess Ware, colored, charged with
being drunk in the street and with tam
pering with the blinds at the residence
of William Lyles on Payne street, was
fined IS. Mr.. Lyles supposed the man
was burglar and discharged a pistol st
him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
poIsoNING THE SYSTEM.

7, is through the bowels that the body Is
cieansed Of Impurities. Constipation keeps
tbese noisons in the system, causing headache,
dulness and meIancholia at first, then unslghtly
: q remedy Is applied. Dewiu's. Little Early
RiserS ryeyent tRis trouble by stimulating the
i r,s and nromote easy, healthy action Of the
bowels fhese little pills do not act violently
but bv strengthening the bowels enables them
to perform their own work; Never gsiPe VI
distress. For sale by +. ). Leadoea'er q sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
Hurt at Indian Head.

Mr. Elzey Phillips, who is employed
as a bOilermaker at Indian Head proving
grounds, was quite badly injured today
by a piece of iron falling on him while
at work. He was brought to his home
on south Lee street this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
Property Sale.

Cnpt. r. f. Knox sold at suction today { =
Michael Ahern, trustee, a lot Of ground with
three story brick dwelling thereon, situated on
the east side OF Fairfax street, between Gam
eron and Queen, commonly known ~ the Cor
bett property, to Mr.. Hugh l.. Strider for
on coch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
Spanish War Veterans.

About thirty members of the Alexan-
dria Light Infantry Veterans Association
met in the armOry last night, with Lieut.;
George r, Hill in the chair and Corporal
7 I Green acting as secretary. Those
crescent subscribed to the constitution
snd by-laws of the organization and the
sa,Iow;ng were elected board of COVER
49, soy the ensuing year: Sergt. ). Nj.
p 9s:l1 - carnoral George H. Robinson,
6a, p 4 Howell, Capt. Ashby Mil
Isr' and Lieut.. Samuel L. Monroe SSiT BY
ie', unanimous vote Capt. Miller wa
elected historian,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
DRY GOODS
LANSBURGH s BRO,
Washington. FavOrite Store.
Closed all day tomorrow. Open as usual
on Saturday until 9p.m.
Bargain Day.

Thomson's True Fit Corset, made Of coutil,
high bust, and long hips, straight front, sizes
-, %, %, "a and Is. Actual 75c. values. On
account Of broken sizes Wen clote 17c
them out for one day at................ @<S
c. h. Corsets, made of net, extra strong
thread, high bust and long hips. EOc
Regular 81 values for one day only. ~
A perfect House Dress, in one and two.pieee
styles, made of excellent quality percale, in
light and dark effects, new shaped sleeves,
neatly trimmed with wash braid, extra wide
skirt, finished with deep hem, sizes "a to A.
Regular sl.4s values. For one O2c
day ........
White Oxford Cheviot, material used
for waists and suits. This Toe. grade Ec
for one day only, yard. ~
One lot of Lace and Satin Striped White
Goods, l2lc. quality. For one day Or
only, yard.................................
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
LOCAL NEWS.

sun rises tomorrow at 4:45 a. m. and sets
7.S5 D. IN. High water at boo a. N. ana
6:26 d. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03

WEATHER PRoBABILIuRs:-For TINS sec
tion partly cloudy tonight and Friday prop,
ably showers Friday; fresh southwest 10 wes'
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
woodward ( LOIlFDp,
10th, 18th & f stsN. w.
The Store VIII Close Thursday, July 3,
at 5 O'Clock and Remain Closed
Until 8 A. NJ. Monday,
July 7.
Boys
Summer Clothing.

Several items at less than regular prices are
offered.
Norfolk Jacket Suits Of all-wool light-col.
ored crashes for summer wear pants lined
throughout; sizes to l6.
Special Value, 81. 25 Each.
BOYS Atwood Sailor Blouse Suits, in
serges, cheviots, and casmeres sizes to II
1915 Each. Value, $500.
Separate Blouses Of percale, chambray, ma
dras and other popular wash materials; sizes
for boys to 10.
soc Each
Wash Pants OF fine Brown Linens, white
ducks, &c. sizes 3 to TO-
SOC Pair.
Wash Paats in Crash and Dark Blue Check
g sizes TO ld.
25c Pair.
Jersey Knit Sweaters. for boys 6 to 10.
sl.0O and 1925 Each.
Also Boys Wash Suits Of imported and do
nestle fabrics.
sl.OO to $50 Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
Ladies' Wrappers.

We show large variety of Ladies' SuEl-
mer Wrappers, carefully and stylishly made
of good wearing and washable materials, all
sizes at............."....... 90 Toe, $1O0, $l.J0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03

Among the marriage licenses granted
81 washington yesterday was one to
Robert S. Grubbs, District OF Columola'
and Reno G. Grant ofLinden, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03

Summer complaint is unusually prev
alent among children this season. A
well developed case in the writers
family was cured last week by the
timely use of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy-one of
the best patent medicines manufactured
and which is always kept on hand at
the home of We scribe. This is not in
tended as a free puff for the company,
who do not advertise with us, but to
benefit little sufferers who may not be
within easy access of a physician. Nc
family should be without bottle o.
this medicine in the house, especially
in summertime. Lansing, Iowa,
Journal. Far sale by Richard Gibson
druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
Specials.
Ladies Muslin
Underwear.

Our ladies' muslin underwear is made by
one of the best sanitary factories in the coun-
try, We assure you perfect and well fitting
garments-at prices lower than you would pay
for same goods in Washington. We quote
few prices as follows:
Ladies' Muslin Gowns,
each................... 90 Zoe, slOO, sl.25 $3.50
Ladies' Muslin Skirts,
each...""............. 50, zoe, Sl.OO, $780, 1925
Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers,
each......................... 10, %, S5, so, soc
ladies' Muslin Drawers,
ZO on, oJc, Sf'N
Ladies' Muslin Chemise,
20, OO stt
Misses Muslin Pants, pair...,......... %, sec
Children's Muslin Gowns, each .....39, See
Children's Muslin Pants
acknowledgements. 10, 12l, 15 20, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03

nas-No PAPER will be issued from
this Office tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The river from above the Long Bridge to
.Jones's Point. below Alexandria, is reported
to be full of young shad and herring.
A cuff button was found at the horse trough
ON the road across Hunting Creek, and the
owner can get the same at Box GO, Gum Spring
Mr.. August Calmes's steam yacht Augusta
was inspected Yesterday. The boiler stood II
cold-water pressue of 400 pounds TO the square
inch
The trouble at the Portner Brewery day
or two ago. the result of the discharge OF an
employee of the bottlmg department, Is said
to be at an end.
Mr.. BENJAMIN Cook, son Of Mr.. J. +. Cook,
died at his home on south st. Asaph street last
night. The deceased had been In Ill beaith
for long time-
A baseball club is being organized among 3
number of prominent citizens TO play team
composed Of the doctors and druggists OF this
city at an early date.
Mr.. Bonciff, who married the widow OF the
late George Brown, of this city. died suddenly
in Washington day or two ago. Ills iuheral
took place this afternoon.
The steamer newport News carried over ~
excursionists from Washington TO Norfolk this
morning to spend the Fourth. Most OF the
passengers were from West Virginia.
a young man named William Sutton while
nj work at Sm0ot & Co.'S mill yesterday even
ing. was struck by belt which had parted
He was painfully but not seriously hurt.
Mrs. William McElhanney, Of Ballstonr
Alexandria county, reported to the wash
ington police yesterday that she had LOST
from her buggy while standing at the corner
of Tenth and 5 streets northwest, about II
o'clock in the morning, two finger ring
vailed at $50.
While attempting to board a north-bound
car nj Third street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, Washington, yesterday afternoon
George Moran, of Chantilly, Fairfax county
fell and sustained laceration Of the scalp
He was removed to the Emergency Hospital
but was able to go TO his home after having
his wounds dressed.
George McCauley, of this city, was knocked
down by an electric car on Water street, nea
the corner of l. street southwest, Washington
Yesterday morning and received injuries
which necessitated his removal to Emergency
Hospital. 1t was found that he was not seri
ously hurt, and he was later permitted u
leave for his home.
Frank Hume president Of the Independent
Steamboat and Barge Company OF washing
ton. recently made application to the eommls
sioners Of the District of Columbia Tor I'M
lease OF the wharf AT inc 100, vi AZ 81
west. The chairman of the board of assistan
assessors has reported that the board Is OF TN
opinion that 81 500 would be fair valuation
OF the improvements and that $500 per annun
would be a fair rental for this property pro
yided that all necessary repairs and improve
ments are made at the expense ofthe lessee.
G. f. Price * Co, will have tailors, mack
erel. trout and butterfsh for sale in marke
tomorrow,
Spots. trout and butterfsh, of fine varieties
will be for sale by Robert Travers in marke
tomorrow.
A cake walk will be given at Dan Henry
hall on north Fairfax street tomorrow night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
No Flys ON the Baby Now.

We have the most complete Mosquito and
Fly Canopies ever shown. New patterns
See the Springs" BY this arrangement
when you release the spring the net is carried
to the heal OF the bed entirely out of the way
and always ready to come down by simply
pulling the cord and attaching il TO the bot
tom Of foot board. For wood or iron bed,
complete, sl.95.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
Umbrellas.

We sell all Umbrellas with guarantee that
they must give satisfaction All have good
strong steel rods and the best materials pos
sible.
Ladies' and Mems High Grade Umbrellas
with great variety of stylish handles, such
as plain wood, some mounted, some crooked
handles, mourning handles, &c.
Ladies' Umbrellas,
......75c, S1OO, $125, $50, 800, $3.50, 800
Mems Umbrellas,
......75c, SlOO, SIPS, $3.50, 800 $3.50, $3.50
Children's Umbrelas............ 40, 75c, $l.OO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03

THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE has improved
its appearance by new dress, making il er-
ceedingly attractive. The Gazette, which IL
in the second century Of its existence. Is con-
sidered 20 be one ofthe best dailies in Virgin.
ia. giving. as it does, the cream of general
news.-fWinchester News-ltem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
Comfortable COrsets.

We aim to carry in stock the most comfort
able and most wanted Corsets on the market.
We show all the latest styles in the summer
| Corsets, the thin Batiste Corsets and the
heavier weights rs follows:
Summer CorSets, pair...A....... %, SOC, S1.O0
The r. 4 G. Corsets, pair........... 75c, $1.00
The American Lady Corsets, all styles,
SlO
Vigilant CoTsets, made by the X. & G. Co.,
white and drab air...................."..... soc
The Norwark Corsets, made by the r. & G..
Co., medium length, pair..................... SOC
The 0SS Corsets, made by the American
Lady Co., very short, in white only, pair soc
White and Drab Corsets, well made and
strong, 5vc
Specials.
% pieces regular 10 and lSc Colored Oil
Cloth, at 121c
10 bolts Androscoggin Bleached Muslin,
at yard. f1c
10 bolts regular Sc Unbleached Cotton, one
yard wide ut yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ze
Mosquito Netting, all colors, at yard..... Sc
Felt Window Shades, with fixtures,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-03
AT REDUCED PRICES.

Floor Oil Cloth yard wide reduced from S5c 29c yard
Floor Oil Cloth yard wide reduced from 25c Ice yard
Floor Oil Cloth II yards wide reduced from 3Jc zoe yard
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-13

Mrs. O. w. Walker, Of Charlton We
+ lltin0 relatives and friends in thb city
-4st week, going to Garden Grove Tk1ps-
day to visit her daughter, M h *
Biedsoe.
Mrs. ]. L. Young returpod Nosalea frueI
q weeks visit with friendx 90 char4sdh|
and Ottumwa. She decided Aoe To e al
to Washington City With the Mafot Al thu
present time but may - tDksl ~ @Af|
winter.
Mrs. Nor. sankey aaa cdikSeD 1eQAf1j
ed Friday for Des Moinsa yhere lAvy So
again make their home az Il T. nnrA @Rrl
venient for Mr.. Sankey who + ttyy94ng
on the road.
Mt. Ayr here Thursday and went Mish
them to Creston, whore he Yves duly h-
itiated into the hair raising mystetta Of
the Elks lodge.
Mrs. M. J. AIcCaull, of Gmdta HeooA
and her sister, hrs. koheeA 4oA1RU a.
Wauconda, Ills, were visiting % The home
of W. Fl. Howard in north Leon the latter
part of last week.
Mrs. Short of Beaconsfield and Mrs.
Weaver of Leon, aunt and cousin OF Mr..
Leroy Meadow, were brief visitors here
this week, on their way home from Oska-
Characterization Herald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Marbell Of Davis
City and Miss Nellie Dale of Spring Valley
visited Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs. s. E..
Newman. Mrs, Marbell is sister of Mrs.
Newman.-Mt A yr News.
j. M. Smith, a former resident of Rich
land township, now residing at Salem
Neb., was here last week as witness IN
the Greenland insurance case and called
to order THE REPORTRR sent to his new
home.
DR.. and Mrs. j. W. Rowell spent Mon
day In st. Joe. having accompanied Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Bates that far on their
return trip to their home in Memphis,
Tenn, after pleasant visit with relatives
In this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lorenz, Of St.
Louis, Mo-, arrived in Leon Tuesday from
Weleetka, l. T., for q few days visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. VanWsrden.
Mrs. Lorenz was formerly Miss Marie Van
Werden of this city.
Geo. w. Lafollett, of Fl Madison, came
In last Thursday morning on his annual
visit tn his sister, Mrs. j. M. Still and
other relatives in this vicinity. He went
to Pleasanton Saturday and spent Sunday
with old friends In that neighborhood
where he lived for so many years. He Is
still employed as guard at the TT. Madi-
son penitentiary, having charge Of the
main gate, the most responsible guard
position.