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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

The water mains were flushed today.
The Alexandria Library will be closed
for the week beginning September |.
Material to be used in the improvement to
the gas plant continues to. arrive daily.
Josephine Lee, colored, was fined s. in the
Police Court this morning for disOrderly con.
duct.
A colored man named Dennis Harris, who
had pronounced non compos mentis, was sent
to an asylum today.
The canal boat Our Pride, loaded with fer
tilizer from the Bryant Fertilizer Company,
cleared today for points on the canal.
Mrs Mary f. Fox widow of Edward Fox,
died in Washington yesterday. The remains
will be brought here for interment tomorrow.
Almeda, the little daughter of Mr.. Samuel
Park, had one of her arms painfully scalded
today at her home near the Fayette street
depot.
Messrs. Bremen & Knight have been award
ed contract for building cooper factory
near the old canal basin. where it is proposed
10 do the coOpering for POrtner's brewery and
the brewcries of Washington.
A little girl dropped can Of gasoline she
was carrying at the northeast corner Of King
and Alfred streets this morning. The fluid
took fire and burned for some time, attracting
number of people to the spot.
Funeral services over the remains Of Miss
Mary A. Morrow, whose death occurred
Tuesday morning, were held at st. Mary's
Church, this morning at 2 o'clock. Rev.
Father II. J. Cutler officiated and the inter
ment was in st. Mary, cemetery.
John S. Holmes, of Bowentown, n. j., and
his housekeeper were burned to death during
the night in fire which consumed barn on
the Holmes place. Their charred bodies
were recovered this morning. Incendiarism
IL suspected. negro farm hand, recently
discharged by Mr.. Holmes, has disappeared.
It is believed that Holmes and his house
keeper, seeing the flames in the barn, went
to the building to fight the fire and persisted
in the attempt. A later dispatch says that
Charles Williams, discharged colored farm
hand has been placed in Jail on suspicion Of
setting fire to the barn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Fight at Rosslyn.

Justice Thompson, of Rosslyn, last
evening issued warrant for the ar
rest of Joseph Moody, on the charge of
feloniously assaulting Elvin J. Marcy,
of Ballston, at Roberto. Birch saloon,
Rosslvn. Monday evening. At O'Clock
ON that day Marcy was struck on the
head with a brick, rendering him I'M
conscious and partial paralysis Is the re-
suit His condition is critical. Marcy
and Moody are alleged to have had a
fight in front of the saloon on the even
ing in question, and it is said that both
were intoxicated Moody, himself, was
assaulted shortly after he is alleged to
have struck Marcy, and badly injured
He states that he was set upon by
Marcy's brother. Chauncey Marcy, and
a warrant will be issued for the arrest of
the latter. Marcy's frontal bone is said
to be fractured, his body is partially par
alyzed upward from the waist, and he
has almost lost the power of speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
The Price Of Meats.

Every one will be glad to learn that
there Is a probability Of their buying
meat cheaper than at prices that obtain
ed during the spring and early summer.
According to statements made by repre-
sentatives of the big western meat deal
ers who, to great extent, supply the
local retailers with meats, prices
are lower by about 20 per cent than they
were two or three months ago. Tnis
refers to the prices demanded by the
wholesalers from the retailers. This is
understood to be due to the fact that
grass-fed cattle are being sent to the
eastern market. Advices from st. Louis
today are that meat is cheaper by 20 to
% per cent than six weeks ago. Lower
prices it is said will prevail, most likely,
from now until the first of January, when
the figures are expected to go up again.
Bountful corps and the arrival of large
consignments of well fed cattle at Kan
sas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Omaha and
other beef centers are said to be the
causes for the decline in prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
The $4,000 Bond Issue.

Saturday next, August 80, will be the
last day for those who desire to bid forany
portion of the new city bonds to bid fer
the same. The conditions of sale are to be
found in the advertising columns. This
issue, which bears fourper cent. interest
from July l, 1902, has been we'll adj
vertised, indeed the city officers report
the receipt of letters of inquiry from the
North, East and West. 1t is expected,
however, that Alexandria people will be
bidders to an extent greater than the en-
tire loan. The bonds being coupon,
but rot registered, there is no doubt that
some banks may bid for the whole
loan, in which case those who have had
charge of this loan, and will no doubt
successfully place 1.-THE Mayor, Treas
urer and finance committee-will, in
awarding the bonds, consider small bid
ders, and should they in the aggregate
equal the one large bid, will receive fair
nlaV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Fined Ten Dollars.

Moses Smith, colored, was before the
Mayor this morning charged with steal
ing a box of tobacco from Mr.. Jere.
Chilly for whom he has been driving a
team. Officer Belts arrested Smith yes
terday afternoon in Fayette alley, be-
tween Lee and Union streets. He had
the tobacco under his arm at the time.
This morning when placed on trial he
said low-set white man, whose name
he does not know, brought the box of
tobacco to Mr.. Crillys stable. 1t was
wrapped in paper, and he was told to
keep the box until called for. Later the
man called again and told him to take
the tobacco to a saloon in the western
part of the city where he would receive
fifty cents for his trouble Smith said
he was on his way to the saloon with the
package when he was arrested by Mr.
Pettis. The Mayor fined him so, and
in the event of failure to pay that sum
he will be placed on the chain gang
Smith is the individual who alleged he
was held up and robbed of money be-
longing TO Charles King q Son near
Four-mile run some months ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
nrder osent out by President. ;

The letter of First Assistant Post
master General Wynne in answer to a
query from postmaster asking if federal
officeholders were debarred from holding
positions in political organizations, APP
parently causes no concern 10 state
Chairman Agnew nor to City Chairman
Crupper. The former in conversation
with a representive of the Gazette this
morning was disposed to view the matter
lightly from the fact that there had been
no official PRONUNCIATION ofsuch an order.
In fact it is looked upon AS an echo OF
the Cleveland administration and an
edict OF Charles Emory Smith, former
Postmaster General. 1t is moreover
suggested that the present Postmaster
General entertains no such radical ideas
as have been proclaimed by Mr. Wynne.
Hence the order is producing no APP
parent uneasiness among oihceholdlng
republicans hereabouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Accident on Electric Train.

BY the breaking Of trolley pole, two
young women, Florence Young and Lilly
Weston, of Washington, were injured on
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway yesterday evening. The
train which left Washington at 4:S3
was approaching Arlington junction,
when the trolley pole fell, and its wheel
striking the above named passengers
who were seated in the rear of the car,
cut one of them on the arm and bruised
the other. They were badly frightened III
addition to their hurts, and on reaching
Arlington Junction left the train and
went back to Washington. The train
was delayed but short time on account
of the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Ex.Policeman Lyles Reelected.

The Board of Police Comm issioners
last night reelected ex-Policeman Will
liam f. Lyles as the successor to Officer
James Hall, resigned. All of the mem
bers were present. Under the provisions
of the new constitution the voting was
viva voce. Commissioners Miller and
Hill voted for Daniel Warder and Com
missioners Lawler and Fisher and Mayor
Simpson cast their votes for Mr.. Lylcs,
who, having majority of one, was de-
clared elected. The board then adjourn
ed without transacting any more busi-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Personal.

Capt. Albert Fair, an ex-Coniederate,
and wife, from Alexandria, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Burton, at Bolivar.
~ Charlestown Spirit.
Mrs r. b. Adams and family left this
morning for Alexandria, where they will
permanently reside. Mr.. Adams, who
is a telegraph operator in the employ OF
the Southern road, was transferred to
that CITY several weeks ago. Char
loltesville Progress.
Mrs. Jennie V. WhaIey has re turned
from a visit to Aldie.
Mrs. Grayson Zurich of New York is
visiting Miss Mamie Harlow on north
Fairfax street.
No appointment has yet been made 10
the position of general yard master OF
the Southern Railway in this city made
vacant by the resignation of Mr.. james
Duncan.
Misses Lottie and Mai CIR, iwell ha e
returned home from Round Hill, Lou
dOun county.
Miss Lillian Callahan has returned
home from Round Hill, Loudoun
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Ba'es, son-in-law and
lighter of Mr. NJ. Schiller, are stopping at
tn, Iroquois at Naragansett Pier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kemp Lamb eth and son Fave
gone 10 Virginia Beach for ten days visit.
Miss Emily Glasgow is visiting friends in
Richmond Va.
Mr.. f. NJ. Hill and family have returned
from a visit to Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smoot have returned
from Atlantic City where they spent the past
two weeks.
Among those who attended a reception
given in Wytheville Saturday evening, by
Mrs. w. r. DeVan, was Miss Eleanor French,
of this city.
Miss Mary Mccoy, who has been visiting
Miss Sallie Kemper, left yesterday for her
home in PiVerton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Excited Excursionists.

There was considerable excitement at
Marshall Hall last night where large
excursion party was landed during the
dav. A man who was drunk and dis
orderly was taken in charge and there
being TO lock on the building in which
he was placed, the door was firmly
secured by a number of ten-penny nails.
There was much anxiety on the part of
many women and children who imagined
they would be unable to get on the beat.
1t was between twelve and one O'Clock
and the scramble of the crowed for the
gang plank caused one woman to faint.
1t is said some of the excursionists re-
manned on the grounds all night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Tournament.

Maryland, the District of Columbia
and Virginia were represented by 5000
people al Marshal Hall yesterday, the oc-
casion being the eighteenth annual tour
nament and dress ball at that resort, First
money went to Jack 5. Blandford,
knight of Prince George, Nd, who
crowned as the queen Of love and beauty
Miss Martha Underwood, of Accokeek.
Lucien d. Love, the knight of Mary.
land. was second. Mr.. c. W. Bell, of
Baltimore. crowned Miss Sallie Shaw,
of Brent Mills, Md, first maid of honor
for Mr.. Love. Third money was taken
by DIR. H. E. Chappelear, knight of
Patuxent. He crowned as second maid
of honor to the queen his wife. Harry
f. Keller, knight of Kenilworth, was
fourth. Miss Tillie Rowland, of Prince
Georges county, was his choice for third
maid. The fifth prizewas taken by Gus
A. smith, knight of River View.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Iananasa I,ecturer.

Rev. Toxic Kygimeya, the japanese
convert, delivered lecture on the Gus
toms of the japanese in the lecture
room of the NJ. f. Church South last
night at s o'clock. The lecture wa
interesting and instructive throughout
and was listened 10 with close attention by
tie large audience present. The speak
er's description of japanese manners and
customs was especially interesting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Kept Marriage a Secret.

Mr.. Jerome J. Collins, of Baltimore,
and Miss Anna G. Kennedy surprised
their friends yesterday by making the
announcement that they were married
on May 5 last at Alexandria, by Rev.
Father Cutler. After the wedding they
returned to Baltimore and kept the mar
riage secret until yesterday. AT the
home of Mr.. Collins yesterday it was
said that there was no objection to the
marriage and that the couple simyly
wanted to make their marriage romantic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Complaints from the West.

Residents of the western section of
the city complain loudly of the unsightly
condition of the gutter at the southwest
corner of King and West streets. The
stagnant water, they say, is calculated
to breed disease. There are other UNI
slightly cutters and broken up streets in
that locality and black or greenish water
is seen in several places. 1t is suggested
that the worse places could be repaired
in about week and at a slight expendi-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
The Industrial Parade.

The Women's Industrial Club have
accepted an invitation to take part in
the colored industrial conference and
parade in this city, Monday, September
22nd. They will ride in the parade in
carriages. Their motto will be: owe,
the Working Colored Women who Sew,
Launder, Cook, aud Keep Tidy Homes. "
Rev. Abel Douglass will deliver the adj
dress of welcome. William Smith has
been appointed secretary to the chief mar
shall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
River Notes.

The schooner Cora McKenney, belong
ing to Capt Charles McKenncy, Is being
rebuilt at the shipyard.
The barge Maryland, from Baltimore,
with fertilizer for the Alexandria Fertil-
izer and Chemical Company, has arrived
at w. A. Smoot & Co.'S wharf.
Rivermen are preparing their vessels
for the oyster season which will COM
mence in few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Soldier NAV Recover.

William Singleton, the young artillery
man stationed at Fort Hunt below this
city, who shot himself accidentally last
Monday evening in the guardhouse of
the fort, will probably recover, although
he is still in a critical condition. The
bullet from his rifle entered his body
lust above the heart and went entirely
through. The wound was at first thought
to be fatal, but strong hopes of the young
mans recovery are now held out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Sent to Work House and Chain Gang

A day or two agoa colored man named
Llewellyn Lane was cut in house in
the northwestern section of the city.
1t appeared in the evidence in the Police
Court that the house was Il rendezvous
for negroes of both sexes and that some
of the female inmates were from Cul pepper
county. Yesterday Chief Webster with
Officer Nicholson took the inmates in
charge. Four young negro women, one
baby and one colored man were in the
party. In the evidence before the Mayor
this morning it appeared that the young
women had come here on an excursion
train from Culpeper recently and had
entered the house for the purpose OF
adding another immoral feature to the
city's institutions. The Mayor sent the
females to the work house and the man
to the chain gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28

Henry L. Shattuck, of Shellsburg.
Iowa, was cured of a stomach trouble
with which he had been afflicted for
years, by four boxes of Chamberlain 5
Stomach and Liver Tablets. He had
previously tried many other remedies
and number of physicians without
relief. For sale by Richard Gibson
nrnO0ist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
IL Needs a Tonic.

There are times when your liver needs tonic.
Don't give purgatves that gripe and weaken.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers el1pel all poison
from the system and act as tonic to the hyer.
w. Scott. 53I Highland ave, Milton, Pa,
says: II have carried DeWitt's Little Early
P;ser. with me for several years and would
not he ,ri,hout Them" Small and easy TO
take Purely vegetable. They never gripe
or distress. For sale by Z. 5. Leadbeater 4.
Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
The Market Building.

Persons are asking when the market
building is to be painted. Mayor Simp-
son more than year ago in two mes
sages called the attention of Council to
the necessity of painting and making
general repairs to the building. Timely
as this was, the condition of the building
could not but impress any Councilman
who entered it, The money to make
the repairs and painting the building
has been, or will be, appropriated. Dur
ing the time Improvements were made
at the monument lot at the corner OF
Prince and Washington streets, it was
said that Wizards hotel in Washington
would be completed before the paving
referred to was finished. If those in
charge of the market building do not
hustle, people will be making them the
butt of similar pleasantries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
STEAM BAKERY'S
BREAD.
For Sale by all Crocers and at Stall No. ~
Market If You Want the Best Insist on Your
Grocer Giving You Our Bread
We Wish to Announce
We Wish to Announce

the people Alexandria that since the purchase of the Alexandra steam
Bread Bakery by ourselves June A. 1902 we have spared no pans expense
this plant and putting in thorough condition. we no" s
without of contradiction that have UPTODAlE bread BAKERY
employing Alexandria bakers who are uneA
rof will be to see that nothing
except the best of all materials In thS
people of Alexandria better bread than they have been
getting We ask all of citizens who wish Alexandra enterprise
giving them Alexandria Steam Bread Bakery Bread we
guarantee the quality
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28

The best physic-Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to
take. Pleasant in effect. For sale by
Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
D. Bendheim & Sons.
BIG KING STREET.
Struck by Lightning.

The electric train from Mount Vernon,
due here at ! :46 was struck by lightning
this evening when between the Dyke and
New Alexandria, and the motor was
bnrned out and the car otherwise
damaged. No one was injured, but con-
siderable excitement among the passen-
gers resulted. A train was sent out
from this city and brought the damaged
cars here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
The Market.
Georgetown, Aug. 2s.-wheat sSa'2.

Mrs. Quinters Barbour was paralyzed
at the home of her son, Captain 7. 7.
Barbour, in Gordonsville on Tuesday
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this sec
ton partly cloudy tonight and Friday; fresh
cast In northeast winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 5:33 a. m. and sets
G:44 p. IN. High water at 526 a. m. ana
1.l2 IL m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28

We place on sale at exactly half prize
about three dozen Ladies Mixed Dress
skirts, which sold up to $500 each.
They are all plainly marked with origi-
nal prices. You take your choice of
any at exactly half the regular price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
Alexandria Steam Bread Bakery,
A.D.BrOCkett&CO.
DysOn's Book Store.
PUBLIC SCHOOL BOOKS

PUBLIC SCHOOL BOOKS
SOLD AT STATE PRICES.
The Best Goods. The Best Selections.
The Best Prices.
CALL AND SEE IF WE CANNOT
SAVE YOU MONEY
States. double and single Pen Holders, Pens,
Ink, Tablets, Blank Books, School Boxes,
Erasers, School Bags, Crayons and in fact
Everything Else Used in the School Room.
Text Books used in Public Schools, Adopted
the Board Of Education and the City School
Board. A Fine Line of Second Hand Book.
Every Book Covered with one of our unex-
celled Book Covers before it leaves the Store.
S. F. Dyson & Bro,
sos KING STREET.
aug27 Am
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-28
At Is Cents
At so Cents.

Ladies Muslin Skirts with deep Lace and
Inserting,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-14

ridge, has been shipping coal to the
asylum by the car load. and the great
difference in weights at LoDridge ana
the asylum aroused his suspicious, ana
&. little detective work located the thief.
Rath says. however. that about twenty
five others have been helping them
selves this winter from the coal cars.
and he may turn states evidence.
Smiths losses have amounted to $3.50
or more.
Perry.
Marshal Resser was notified by tele-
phone Friday morning from Jamaica
to be on the lookout for a stolen horse
and buggy The horse was described
as being a fine-looling sorrel and a
good traveller. while the buggy was
top one and almost new. The animal
belonged to Bert Kemp, son of John
Kemp, living between Jamaica and
Herndon, and was stolen from the barn
some time during Thursday night.
Some distance east of Kemps, at the
William Morris home a buggy was
taken and also set of harness. Who
ever did the thieving evidently knew
the lay of the ground pretty we'll The
buggy was tracked east from the Nor
lis and nearly to Perry, and was then
lost. The value of the stolen property
will reach over 5000 We presume that
a suitable reward will be offered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-14
Two California Excursions.

on account of the convention of the
Federation of Women's Clubs at Los
Angeles, Cal, on May to s, the Chi
csgo Great Western railway (official
route) will run two excursions. the first
leaving Minneapolis at 10 a. m. and ST.
Paul at 1890 a. m. on Thursday, April
a.. and will be joined by the Iowa dele
cation at Des Moines the same evening,
arriving at Los Angeles via the Santa
Pc route at $50 a. m. on Wednesday,
April 80. Stop-overs may be arranged
for Las Vegas, Hot Springs. Santa Fe.
N. NJ, and at Williams, Ariz., to visit
the Grand canyon. The second excur-
sion will leave Minneapolis on Satur-
day, April &c. at 10 a. m. and ST Paul
at 1890 a. m. and arrive at Des Moines
the same evening, following the same
route as the first excursion. Reserva
ton for sleeping car accommodation
should be made at once The fare is
only $4S for the round trip. For infor-
nation and reservations apply to j. A.
Ellis ticket agent, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-14
The Grinnell News.

land enjoyed a basket picnic in the
woods west of the city yesterday af-
ternoon. The party was brought
home by wagon The club directors
Misses Mcintosh and Baechtold, were
chaperones.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. I. Davis have re-
turned from their Texas trip.
Mrs. F. c. Wilson will entertain the
Priscillas tomorrow afternoon.
Mesdames Goodfellow and Cady en-
terrain the Drummond club at the
Monroe parlors tomorrow afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Jefferson and
Miss Mae Jefferson contemplate a trip
to the Pacific coast within few days
Henry c. Spencer is In Denver on
business.
The streets are now in good condi-
ton and Commissioner Thackeray has
been filling low places in the center OF
town lately. The records for good
roads in April are broken. Consider
able improvement is planned for the
street commissioner this season.
7. j. Bray has ben absent in Da-
kota the past week looking after land
ed interests there,