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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Porter Killed by Mistake.

Henry Randolph, colored porter of
train No. 7, southbound, on the Southern
Railway, was accidentally killed by a
shot. fred by Conductor J. G. Hammer,
at North Garden yesterday afternoon.
His body was turned over to an under
taker at Lynchburg. 1t appears that
when the train arrived at North Garden
depot Conductor Hammer had some words
with Mr.. Thomas Coles, of Alberene,
regarding a ticket. The dispute grew
warm and Coles knocked the conductor
down. The conductorgot up and, as he
drew his pistol, some one grabbed his
arm. causing the pistol to be discharged
and the colored train porter, Henry
Randolph, who was coming to the assis-
lance of the conductor, was struck by
the bullet in the pit of the stomach. lie
was placed on the train, but died before
Rockfish was reached. The dead man
resided at New Glasgow. He was about
forty years of age, married, and had
been in the employ Of the Southern
Railway for many years. Conductor
Hammer continued his run south, but
his friends state that he is ready at any
time TO present himself before the author
tiles for an investigation. He is spoken
of in the highest terms by all who know
him. He resides in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Police Court Items.

The following docket was disposed of
in the Police Court this morning by
Mayor Simpson:
Andrew Murray, colored, arrested at
the instance of Abe Douglass, colored,
who charged the defendant with de-
frauding him out of board bill, was
dismissed, as it appeared that by the
plaintiffs action he had made the matter
civil debt.
Ollie Sykes, charged with assaulting
Inez Sandeap, was fined So.
A white man, charged with being
drunk on the street, was sent to the
work house for 20 days
William Lawson, resident of lower
Fairfax county, charged with being
drunk on the street, was sent to the
work house for 20 days.
William Lawson, resident Of lower
Fairfax county, charged with being
drunk and neglecting his horse, was dis
missed with an admOnition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Reckless Shooting.

A great many complaints have been
made by persons living on north Payne
street, near what is known as the old
Mushpot road, of the reckless shooting
BY boys and young men. Persons going
along that road are IN great danger OF
stray shots, and in soNe cases bullets
have struck the ground ~ the feet of
passers-by. That thoroughfare is also
being made depository of dead animals
by unknown persons, and the decaying
carcasses that now line the road add
nothing to the beauty or value of the
property. The police have been notified
of these conditions, and intend to put a
stop to the abuses at once. The juris-
diction of this city extends over that
part of the county, and it is proposed t.
make an example of any one founC
entity of these charges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Chief Engineers Report.

The following is a report by Chez
George w. Pettey of the operations OF the
fire department for the year commencing
August /, 1901, and terminating July
81, 1902; 900,
Number of fires: August, 1901, 3
alarms; September, 1901, 2; October,
1901. 5; November, 1901, 6; December,
1901, 8; January, 1902, s; February,
1902, s; March, 1902, 10; April, 1902,
6; May, 1902, Z; June, 1902, 3; July
1902. 4; total number of alarms for the
wear. 65. Total number of hours of ser
vice: Steamers, 264; chemical II. Total
number of feet of hose used Hydrau-
lion. IL, $50; Columbia, 1900; total
23. $50. Number Of deaths, 4. Number
of feet of hose on hand: Hydraulion,
! 500: Columbia, 1000; total, 3, 800 feet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Swan Bros.
424 & 40 King Street.
NOWIS THE TIME TO BUY
Manhattan Shirts
424 & 40 King Street.
NOW THE TIME TO BUY

Many Alexandria looking forward this sale Manhattan
Negge Shirts reserved The entire stock of this well known
shirt sale and those will the pick of the styles
The 81 90 Manhattan Nggee Shirts, reduced 81 80
The 81 80 Manhattan Neggee Shirts reduced
One lot Mems Coored Negl Shirts all sizes except l5 good quality
regular price $780, reduced Csc
Six White Neglg Shirts l6 regular price 81 co. reduced to- 6
All of the Mems Prcae Stiff Bosom Shirts 81 90 quality reduced c
All Mems PcaIe Shirts regular price quality,
One lot Mems Unaunded Shirts open n) regular so and Toe
quality, reduced 59c
Sxony left of the Mems Nasook Underh SS and 40 only SOC quality
reduced to..," .... .. SIC
Nansook Drawers size 40 only regular SOC quality reduced to Sic
Mems Coord Blbggm Shirts and Drawers regular SOC quality
duced to-. o9c
Mems Coored Balrgm Shirts and Drawers regular 25c quality re-
Sweaters regular quality reduced csc
Isle Undenhs and regular SO quality reduced to Zoe
All regular l2c Wing Ties reduced Sc
Drawers S2 and "a only reduced lOc
Ceuod Collars mostly large Sizes reduced &c
quality reduced 20
Two Unaunded Shirts regular SOC quality reduced 20
All of the Boys Coo and White Ngee Shirts regular 81 90 quality
One lot Boys Cood Neg Shirts regular Soc reduced to c
All American Lady regular s1OO quality
duced o9c
All of the Summer Cet regular SOC kind reduced Ssc
regular 25c kind reduced 19c
Nursing quality reduced 3Sc
and Insertion reguarpce and reduced lc
Ladies Shirt Waists regular SOC quality reduced 29c
Ladies' soc quality reduced
Ten dozen Pillow Cases, good quality, reduced to only 7c
Chdren Calico Dresses regular 5 quality reduced 9c
Chdren Calico regular S5 quality reduced 25c
regular 35c quality reduced 25c
Chdens White Dresses regular SOC quality reduced S9c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
LOCAL, BREVITIES.

An infant child of Mr.. Mack Grey, OF New
Alexandria, died last night.
There was another copious shower of rain
late yesterday evening.
A lady was taken sick on one of the excur-
sion boats last night while coming up the
river and on landing here had to be taken TO
her home in carriage.
After suffering for five weeks with typhoid
fever, Mai. Josiah Pierce, jr., noted civil
engineer and educator, died at 6:40 o'clock
last evening at Garfield Hospital, Washing
ton.
The little son of Mr.. Wythe White is Sc
riously i'll with typhoid fever. Mr.. White has
the sympathy of the entire community, Tor
his wife died about week ago from The same
disease.
Two white men and a>negro attempted to
force an entrance into Mr.. W. ii. Cox's saloon,
southeast corner Of Cameron and fayeite
streets, last night. They were scared on by
people who Unexpectedly appeared IN the
neighborhood.
John Sweeney. forty years of age, living al
Newmarket, Prince William county, was tax
en- suddenly i'll shortly after II o'clock yester
day morning in front Of the District building
in Washington. He was taken TO the Emerg
ency Hospital for medical treatment.
Fire smoke and water damaged the stock
I in the clothing store of Block 4 Co., at 81
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, Washington
fully 5000 last night. The fire is believed
to have originated from defect in the elec
trio light system in use in the building.
The handsome sloop-rigged nattie Frolie
belonging to Judge j. X. NJ. Norton, has JUS
been given a thorough overhauling and ha,
zone into commission. She will be used
during the summer for cruising on the river
The Frolie has been refitted and is a mos
comfo table craft.
The large sea-going tug Cumberland of th'
/ Consolidation Coal Company has sailed with
barge loaded with soft coal at George'ow.,I
! for Boston for New England port. She vii
pick up another loaded barge from Baltimor'
/ at the mouth Of the river and will also take i
TO Boston by the outside runte.
Mr.. Jacob Brill will entertain his friends
with crab picking tonight at his restaurant
at the foot Of King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
The Bond Issue and Annexation.

The circular in answer to large num-
Der of inquiries as to the new 500, oOO
loan is now being mailed to such firms
outside of Alexandria as requested II.
Many AIexandrians have made the
matter of bidding, for these bonds the sub
iect of conversation with the city officers
and it is expected many bids will be
made by citizens of this city. TheEity
Treasurer will send to any one who con-
templates bidding; the circular referred
to. The mere mention of the proposed
loan was sufficient to bring letters from
all parts of the country. One received
some time ago from leading financial
concern was filed to be answered at this
TIME and among its contents was the
following extract:
We are advised that your city contem-
plates the issuance of $4,000 per cent.
bonds.
We would much appreciate your giving us
ON the blank enclosed herewith description
of the loan. stating how the bonds will be dis
posed of. whether at private sale or after ad-
vertisement.
viii YOU kindly advise us if there is any
nrobability of Alexandria being absorbed by
The District of Columbia. We noticed
short time ago an item in the public prints
TO the effect that the question OF annexation
was being discussed in connection with a
proposed bridge.
If annexation to the District Of Columbia IS
contemplated, we would appreciate your adj
vising us what the status Of your securities
would then be-"
Awaiting your esteemed fayors in reply, we
remain, Yours very truly,
The circular has been mailed to the
fra and should they bid and get the
bonds the bonds will be from Virginia
and fine enough to suit the taste OF even
those who months ago wanted to be
Hab.Orbed. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31

80 pieces over 5000 yards beautiful New
Lawns, polka dots, figures and stripes, lOc
value, at &c yard.
so pieces Figured Lawns, 12lc quality, at
SEE yard.
80 pieces Portland Mercerized Zephyrs, all
plain shades, sold at 25c, at l2Ic yard.
80 pieces 40-inch double fold, Linen Cham
brays, all plain shades, reseda, cadet, light
blue, OK blood, linen, 25c value, at 9ic yard
% pieces Fast Black Imported Dotted
swisses, 25c value, at lie yard.
20 pieces Silk Bingham, SOC value at 25c
yard.
1000 yards Check Nainsooks for white
aprons, at 2sc yard.
2OC0 yards Unbleached Cotton, 2sc yard.
Odd lot White Madras Remnants, l5c to 2Oc
value, at sc yard.
25c pieces Fine White Dimities, 15c value,
at SIC yard.
Sheer India Linens, l0c value, at 63c yard.
10 pieces White Shirt Madras, zoe quality,
at 93c yard.
One case Bleached Turkish Bath Towels. &c.
Large White Bed Spreads, at 47c.
One case Bleached Toilet Crashes, 3sc.
Large size Sheets, Acc.
Best quality Table 0ilcloths, white and
colors; 12ic.
Cotton Birdseye for diapers, 43c yard.
One more case Bleached Cotton Remnants,
&c yard.
Half case of those White Cambries, 6ic
yard.
Another bale of Sea Island Brown Cotton,
Sc yard.
Ladies' and Children's Fast Black Full
Seamless Hose, l0c value, at &c.
Odd lot Infants Fancy Hose and Socks, zoe
value, at sc pair.
Boys Shirt Waists, l2lc.
Odd lot Windsor Ties, 14c each.
Ladies' Wrappers, 75c TO Csc value, at 59c.
Odd lot 50c Summer Corsets, zoe.
Odd lot 25c Summer Corsets. l9c.
Mems Negligee Shirts, &c.
Mems Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, 23c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Personal.

Mrs. ]. II. d. Smoot has gone to
Colonial Beach.
Miss Mamie Marye has returned from
a pleasant visit to Manassas.
Miss Rhoda b. Cooke, who has been
visiting Wilmington and Atlantic City
for the past month, has returned home.
Mr.. Jno. A. Marshall and family left
today for the Sweet Chalybeaie
Springs to spend the remainder OF the
summer.
Mr.. Robert Bell, a versatile syndicate
writer and newspaper correspondent, OF
Alexandria, was in the city yesterday. -
Newport News Times-Herald.
DIr. ID. r. Stansbury has returned
from trip to Atlantic City.
Capt. James Elliott, who has been to
Atlantic City, has returned to his home
in this city.
Miss Sallie Rishell, of this city, is visiting
friends in Reading and Pottsyille, Pa,
Mrs. 4. II. Lyles has gone TO Norfolk for
visit nf n few weeks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Failed to Return the Boat.

The Washington police boat Vigilant
made trip to this city yesterday to re-
cover possession of and tow back to that
city a vawl which had been sold here by
two men who hiredit tat the Seventh street
wharf Sunday. The boat was the prop
erty of Willard Townshend. 1t was
chartered by him to the two men for q
pleasure trip on the river, but they failed
to return with it at the appointed time IN
the evening. He located it at the fish wharf
in this city on Monday, and after some
negotiation recovered possession. The
matter has been reported to the police
and an effort is being made TO apprehend
the men who hired the boat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31

CONVERTS BEING MAssACRED.-Dr.
Canright, a Methodist missionary at
Chentu, province of Szechuan, China,
has telegraphed repeatedly to Minister
Conger, demanding protection for the
missions in that province. He says
that massacres of native converts are oc-
curing daily. The board of foreign af-
fairs, replying to Mr. Conger's repre-
sensations in the matter, has requested a
Est of the missions. The board says
that the yiceroy of Szechuan tele-
graphs that massacres have occurred at
Jenshou, Essupantang, Kuanyintang,
and Kuangtuchang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Alexandria Light Infantry Ordered
to Leeshurg.

Cant James Z. King at one o clock
TODAY received telegram from Governor
Montague, through Adjutant General
Male ordering him to assemble the Al
exandria Light Infantry at the armory
and take them to Leesburg on the first
available train to protect the negro
Craven from threatened lynching. The
men were hastily summoned and were
under arms in a short while.
Capt. King this evening received a
telegram from Sheriff Russell saying
that Craven had been lynched and tell
ing him not to take his men to Leesburg.
Capt. King at once wired Adlutant
General Male for instructions, but at
half-past four had received no reply
If no further orders are received the
company will leave here as at first IN
tended at 4:55.
Lateral 4:30 this evening tele-
gram was received from Adjutant Gen
eral Male telling Captain King to dis
miss his company, as the negro having
been lynched the trip would be useless.
A special train had been prepared for the
company's use.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
chased From Fredericksburg.

Four small boys hailing from Penn
sylvania and this city caused an exciting
chase in Fredericksburg Tuesday. They
were begging when they were accOsted
nv Mr.. W. f. Bradley, who stated that
he desired to talk to them. This seemed
20 arouse their suspicion, however, and in
stead of tarrying they started on a run
down Commerce and thence down Main
S street TO the car bridge. Policeman Hall
and some newspaper men gave chase:
The bows we're calmly resting on the end
Of the bridge when the pursuers hove IN
s;oht Init lost no time in making tracks
towards the Stafford side. When last
seen the boys were going up the track IN
the direction Of this city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31

Summer complaint is unusually prev
alent among children this season. A
well developed case in the writer's
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 physician. No
family should be without bottle OF
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, 1902-07-31
Work Progressing.

More men were put on the work of re-
building the Gas Works today and now
seven brickmasons are employed there.
The work is being pushed along as fast
as possible, and now that the materials
are being received more regularly, much
greater speed can be made. New gas
pipes are being placed on Prince street,
between Fairfax and Royal, so that that
square will be ready for the new paving
which will be put down by the W., A..
* Mt. V. IL. II. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Good Angling.

Angling is said to be good in the river
or from the wharves this season, and
numbers are availing themselves OF the
sport afforded. A gentleman who was
fishing on one of the piers yesterday
landed rockfsh which measured
eighteen inches. Crab meat was tie
bait used. Perch and other specimens
of the fnny tribe are said to bite readily
AT preA,nt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Tournament.

The tournament which was held at
Annandale yesterday was prevented by
the heavy rain from being the success
hoped for. A small crowd was in a.
tendance AMI but six Knights rode.
Mr.. Harry Palmer was the victor and
crowned his wife queen, and Mr.. George
Pickett jr., crowned Miss Virginia Rice,
the first maid of honor. A few persons
from this city were present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
BREAD BREAD.
STEAM BAKERY'S
BREAD.
For Sale by all Crocers and at Stall No. ~
Market fYou Want the Best Insist on Your
Grocer Giving You Our Bread
We Wish to Announce

people Alexandria that since the purchase of the Alexandria Steam
Bakery June A. 1902 we have spared no pains or expense
condition We state
without contradiction have UPTODATE bread bakery as
in the United Alexandria bakers who are unex
bread and will be our purpose 10 see at hog
used the the best of all materials In this
w we expect Alexandria better bread than they have been
getting who wish Alexandria enterprise
insist on the grocer giving Bread Bakery Bread We
guarantee the quality
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Death of Mrs. Devaughn.

Mrs. Emily Devaughn, widow OF
James H. Devaughn, died at her home
on King street at s O'Clock this morn
ing. The deceased was 76 years old.
Mrs. Devaughn was daughter OF the
late William and Sarah Hackley, OF Bal
timore. She leaves two daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
The New Registrars.

All of the recently appointed reg
istrars for this city have filed their ac-
ceptance at the Corporation Court with
the exception of Mr.. Henry Strauss OF
the 2nd Ward, and Mr.. G. j. w. sum
mers of the 4th Ward, who have decided
not to qualify. Under the Constitution
Judge Norton can appoint registrars to
ell these vacancies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31

Generals Botha, De Wet and Delarey
sailed for England from Cape town,
yesterday. The boys of the Dutch
schools dragged the carriages CARRYING
the generals to the steamship dock
through cheering crowds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Lansburgh &Bro.,
42O o42O Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D. c.

Mr.. A. c. Slaymaker, 429 King street, is
selling lawns, organizes, dimities, mercerizcd
zephyr ginghams, neglige shirts, Hosiery,
neeIweaT. umbrellas, &C., at and below cost
A fine assortment Of saltwater tailors, trout
AMI butterfish will be for sale tomorrow in
market by G. +. Price q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
POISONING THE SYSTEM.

II is through the bowels that the body is
cleansed of impurities. Constipation keeps
these poisons in the system, causing headache,
dulness and meancholia at first, then unsightly
eruptions and finally serious illness unless
a remedy is applied. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers prevent this trouble by stimulating the
liver and promote easy, healthy action Of the
bowels. These little pills do not act violently
but by strengthening the bowels enables them
TO perform their own work. Never grin" or
distress. For sale by +. ;. Leadbeater Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31

Monday morning at o'clock opens the
third week of the greatest sale in the history
Of our great July clearance sales.
The great success of these clearing sales is
due TO the fact that the values are here just as
represented. The bargains offered here this
week eclipse any previous offering and will
long be remembered for their great values.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs:-tor TINS sec.
ton, partly cloudy tonight and Friday isn'
northeast to east winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at SOY a. m. and sets
7:l9 p. m. High water at 4:42 a. IN. ana
k.16 u m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
The Greatest Sale
Dry Goods Ever Known,

We closed out over 1000 pieces
Summer Materials from the
Lloyd l.. Jackson Co. of Balti-
more, Nd, at less than half
price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31

A CALLED COMMUNICATIONS OF
ANDREW JACKSON LODGE, NO. 40,
+. & A. NJ, will be held at Masonic Temple,
THURSDAY, JULY S1st at p. IN. for work.
BY order of the Worshipful Master.
JAS. L. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
;..qn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31

There will be bargains all over the store to-
morrow. 4 clearance Of the broken lots,
odds and ends, short lengths and the like
from our midsummer reduction sale.
Scores of things for personal and home uses.
Some few are soiled or mussed-the majority
of the bargains are fresh, seasonable goods.
Wooden Dress Goods Remnants-the beauti-
full Voiles, Examines, and other popular thin
stufis are marked exactly half price.
Half prices are the rule. Less than half
prices for many things.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
r. E. KNIGHT,
621 King street..

LOST.-On Tuesday evening, an open faced
SILVER WATCH with gold chain attached.
Reward If returned to 4l7 south Royal street.
iy30 3tS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
DRY GOODS.
LANsBURGH & BRO,
washington's Favorite Store.

Until further notice, our store viii close
at 3 p. m.-Saturdays excepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-31
Specials
In Muslin
Underwear.

Quality and workmanship are import
ant factors in the makeup of these gar
ments.
Women's Mousin and Cambria Gowns,
short and long sleeves, IN high We and round
neck; some trimmed with torchon or Val.
lace. others plain hem-stitching or 60C
embroidery; soc. value. Special .....
Women's Cambria Drawers; some made
with deep embroidery umbrella rufiie, others
trimmed with torchon lace; 75c. and SOC
S9c value. Special......... ......
Women's French Cambria Corset Covers,
round neck; some trimmed with three rows
of torehon lace insertion, others with .3.3C
embroidery. Special.....".".".."...."
Women's Chemises, made Of good muslin,
round neck, finished with hemstitched DC
ruffle; 29c. value. Special.......
Women's Short, Plain French Cambria
Corset Covers round neck; all seams Or
felled-for one day.........