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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

TIE 4. l.. |. FAIR was opened last night
under the most favorable auspices, and
large crowd was present The hall was
beautifully decorated with flags, cvcrgrccn5
and flowers. and the ladies who have the
tar in charge were attired in the most be.
coming costumes. The tables are loaded
with the handsome contributions which have
been so literally made for the benefit OF
the company and the suppers furnished
are deliciously prepared and tempting
~ served. The following contributions
have been received since yesterday: Through
Steiner & Yohc, S25 from Ahner & Deahls,
New York City; Miss Mary Luut, hand
some table cover; Miss Hannah Lunt, fancy
painted tamborne; Mrs. Henry Helbner,
set of fancy tides; Miss Emma Hyde. fancy
tidy; Miss Kate Schuman, fancy Tidy
Gait & Co., Washington, two barrels OF
flour; Barlow & Co., Washington, cngrav-
ings Of Generals Lee and Jackson, and o1'
Presidents Garfield and Arthur; =. T..
Gorbett, lot of cigars tobacco and cigarettes:
Singleton 4 Hocke, Washington, fine Turk
ISL rug.
Voting for the various articles was COM
menced last night, and resulted as follows
Sword Mushbach /, Monroe | Bryan Is.
Marbury l, Donnelly s. Newly l.
Poiceman's Uniform Walker u
Fireman's Suit-Ramsay /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

Mr.. II. c. Ludwig, strasburg, Va, says
Il have used Browns Iron Bitters success
fully for general debility and giving away Of
the system
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

;o.ination of The present police force He
:"it mere year or twoago, since which time
he had made Cumberland his home. The
deceased WAS in his 18th wear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

Mr.. II. WATERMAN, of this city, is now
connected with the large and fashionable
establishment Of Eisman & Bros, y. O.
corner 9TH and Estreets, Washington, where
he will be pleased to see his friends and
show them The latest styles of Gentlemens
Clothing, Sc ana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

Potomac FRUIT GRowERs.-The Poto-
mac Fruit Growers association held its re.
gular monthly meeting last night at the
residence Of Col William II. Chase. in Wash
ngton. After duet by Miss Hcrsey and
Mr.. Harry Craft the president, Mr.. II. B.
Moulton, introduced DR.. S. a. II. Mckim
who read an essay OH easy methods of rails
ing small fruits, particularly rasphe,ries
strawberries, and blackberlies, showing
how they can be raised in house yards, pots
&c. The essay was discussed by Messrs
Chase, Rowland, Murphy, Pearson, of Vir.
giua, Trembly, and others. y W. Pearson
exhibited some fine specimens of apples
raised OH his farm below this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, 4prit / 1889
For the Middle Atlantic States warmer fair
weather during the rect of Wednesday, winds
!. fling to south and east lower barometer fol-
Iovcd hy increasing cloudiness and rain on
Thur,dsv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04
DWELLING HOUSE FOR SALE.
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

One of the most eligibly located and desirable
RESIDENCES in the city CT Alexandria Is offered
for SALE
The dwelling contains twelve fine rooms with
bath room, kitchen. wash house, &C., and the
grounds are spacious, handsomely laid of and
have on Them fine grape arbor, and various kinds
of bearing fruit trees
FIVE most desirable BUILDING LOTS, front
ing 20 feet OH Prince street. will be sold separate
~ or as whole on advantageous terms
For further information, terms, &C., &c. apply
to either DR.. M. NJ. LEWIS, or EDGAR snow
DEN, Executors of the estate of the late J. H.
Brent oct19-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

We would do ourselves injury in attempt
iGg to describe oar Spring stock Call and soc
Tor you rself EIsEMAS Bros
i Ia most popular ta!iors and Clothers corner Of
Seventh and Z streets, Washington, D. g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

&ts-,The regular monthly meeting of tho Column
bia Steam Fire Engine Company will held to.
morrow Wednesday evening at 73O.
Ut j. II STRIDER SECRETARY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04
New Store and New Goods.

would respectfully inform my friends and the
public generally, that have recently opened my
New Store, where will be found, full line of
choice GROCERIES, CANNED GOODS, CONFEC-
TGONS, MEAL, FLOUR, GRAIN, TIN, WOOD,
WILLOW and QUEENSWARE, in fact general
variety, which has been carefully selected, with
discretion and judgment.
have engaged the services Of Mr.. A. T. Lynn,
az salesman, whose politeness and efficiency in
the business may be tested by all who may favor
him with a call at 3O2 King street, corner Of Com
merce. Country Produce and patronage solicited,
by yours respectfully,
mh3l VIZ. SELECMAS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

DEATH OF 4 FORMER ALEyANDRlAS-Th
many friends OF Mr.. Basil Warning will re-
greet to hear OF that gent!ernan's death,
which occurred in Cumberland, Md. on
Saturday last. In former years Mr. ".
conducted the hat business in this city. He
was for a long time sexton Of the NJ. f.
Church South and was also at one time a
member Of the night watch previous to thu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

DEAD.-Mr. Henry McQuade. of Harris
oEburg, Va, tormerlya student of ST John 5
Academy, In this city and who had many
friends and acHuainamces living here. died
in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday last. The
deceased was II young man OF Il genial. gen
erous disposition and bright intellect. and
made friends wherever he went He was
we'll known in Alexandria, and while here
his wit and humor were the delight of all
his companions, and in whose hearts he
still dwells in fond recollection. His re-
mains were brought to Harrisnnburg and
buried from his old home on Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04
CANDIDATES.


FNO MY FELLOW CITIZENS OF ALEXAN-
l. DRIA.-l have been induced by many of my
fellowcitizens to permit my name to be used as a
candidate for reelection to the Office of Mayor
Subject to the decision of Democratic Pr-
mary Electon) l had not thus early intend.
intended to announce myself. but circumstances
make it necessary for me to do so. have en-
deavored during my administration of the office
to comply fully with the promises made during
the last canvass. to wit: faithful and impartial
execution of the laws of the city and State MY
past record will be an evidence of what would do
in the future. Should it be your pleasure TO NOM
mate and re-elect me, lpromise the same fidelity
respectfully refer to the records on file in the
Auditors Office rs to my past course.
mh31 J. T. BECKHAM
ENOR MAYOR-At the solicitation Of many cti-
IL zens, announce myself candidate for May
or, subject to the decision of primary election of
the Conservative Democratic party.
mh3O-tf W. W. HERBERT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

SUGAR-CURED HAMS, small size and extra
~ quality just received by
mh2S w. a. JOHNSON s co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

ID OCULAR MADE BRITISH HALF HOSE
III hest quality, at 20 cents.
fcb20 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

SMALL LEAN BREAST PIECES and s. c.
- SHOULDERS received by
mh2S W. A. JOHNSON & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

r UMBERAIENS CRAYONs, CARPENTERS
IL and Writing Pencils, just received at ss
King, cor Of Royal streets, for sale at low prices
ap3 J. T. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

fENOWEI.S and NAPKINS, cheapest and best for
i price in the market.
ian 20 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

The testimony Of II. n. Foltz and Chas.
Dearborn was taken yesterday evening in
the Massey-Wise contested election case,
after which an adjournment was had till
three o'clock this evening when the same
parties were cross examined by Mr.. Brent of
counsel for Massey, but nothing new was
elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

DRlNTlNG! PRINTING We do the best
/ and our rates are as low as tho lowest
ian3i RO. BELLS SONS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-14
OCEAN TRAVELLERS.

The Anchor Lane steamer City OF Rome
will sail to-day for Liverpool Among those who have
taken passage are Mr. Mira j. r. Palmer. Miss FLOR
emo. Palmer, MIR. aud MIRA william N. Hayes. Mr. aud
Mira william W. Hermann and Captain A Anderson, OF
Kineston n. V: ]. b. Bfadwell, OF Chicago; j. nj.
Bailey OF Freepor III Governor J. f. Beycrtdge. oil
Chicago; T. H. wilson. OF Maryland Mr. and Mr.. y. T..
Walton, G.. w. Battgatc. d. W. Young Mr. ana Mrs. G..
A. Dawson Mr. and Mrs X B. Braham. Z. H. Hills and
L. A. Seward.
There will sail to-day for Glasgow the Anchor Line
steamer DevonIa, among Others, T. w. Caldwell, W..
Campbell Clark. C. T. Cole. Mira II. A. Keene. g. L.
Thompson william Stevens and Misses Eddy OF this
city; Mr.. and Mrs Robert Haynes, j. L. Haynes aud
Miss n. H. Haynes. Of Montreal
Tee National Line steamer Egypt will carry among
her passengers Morris Philips. b. Lockwood. Mr. and
Mrs r. H. Van Ripor Miss Van Ripei. Mrs. NJ NJ. Bale
son Mr. and Mira H. Pearce. Dr. and Mira W. Porter the
Rev. NJ. ID. Buell.. A. q. Robinson. Mr.. aud MIRA T. #.
Among others on the steamer Main, OF the North Ger
man LLOYD Line will be Professor aud Mira W. simon, OF
Ter. MI ana Mrs. n. Bogen ana Mlss l. v. Lawrence.
The Red Star st-amship Pcnnlsnd sails for Antwerp;
bee Mr. and Mira william Patten, Nrs and Miss Ross
more, Henry Moser and Bertrand Clover.
The White star steamer Republic arrived yesterday.
bringing among her passengers Mr. aud Mrs Bianchi'
Crosby. Mr. aud Mra q. W. Haskell. Mr.
and MIRA A. Msnlove. Major and MIRA II. G. Miles. Cap
tain J. Parker, X ~; Mrs Whittier, DIR. Theodore
Bgrdel Miss Whittier Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Young.
The suevla OF the Hamburg. American Line, arrived
With Quo schemman and Fritz Frank among her pas
The Belgenlsnd. from Antwerp brought Mr. ana Mrs.
James II. wormaa. G. GODDARD and N. Deckert among
The Ciiy Of Para. from Aspinwai brought Mr. aud
Mira Charles Clark of San Francisco, and Dir and Mira
u. Grau, OF Aspinwan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-14
A sa0WERY DAY AT SARATOGA.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, n. T., July 13.-Driv-
lug and walking on the avenue have been slgstly
inerered with to-day by the hye-mnuIe dashes Of rain
that have fallen at intervals since morning.
The Saratoga amateurs gave dramatic entertainment
Yesterday evening at Balson Spa for the dement, OF the
Episcopal CHURCH. II. c. Meri,ale's Husband In
Clover was rendered by John W. Ehuinger tho artist.
formerly a resident OF New.York city Mrs. Ehninger
THIS was followed by "Betsy Baker which was brough
out vita pleasing effect by eI-AssembIyman r. Baker.
OF Ballston spa, willard Lester. Mas NJ ohnscad and
Miss C. Hamilton. OF this village. These ladies' and
gentsnen included In the beat amateur talent
OF this place will repeat the entertainment 1t the Pot
nam opera House here for the beaent OF tho
Saratoga Humane society.
The showeTy state the weather yesterday evening
made IL necessary postpone the display of fireworks
st Congress spring Park Instead Of occupying the
mu.c pavilion the orchestra played in the brilliantly
illuminated colonDade where the audience could ST. alp
their Congress and catch Tho strains Of exquisite
music.
Toe Rev DR. williams. OF Lynn. Nass conducted the
daily union PRAYER mreling this morning
The saratoga. Mount McGregor aud Lake George
Railroad drec.o had a ciner Al Mount AcGTeg0r fes
tegdsy. - -
mace saiaIoga their home for too psst yeAa, had
- house warming" at their cottage al nsraioxa
Lake last night Several tally loads yI friends pro
eeeded lake about 10 O'Clock ana returned
here AZ early hour this morning. Ihe Hau cottage
- on the Abel place. sOuta of Intorlaken.
JoDn sullivan. tho sArat1ga long Pedestrian
And " ll1am A. Eks, heescVilie ahlete, last higbt
aligned artries OF agreement for ~ entyhFc nile 90
please here. $50 side. on September 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-14
SENATOR SIBERIAN IN NEW ORE.

A FEW WORDS ON OHIO P0LITTcs-TEMPKRANcE AND
TIE TARIFF.
Senator John Sherman, of Ohio, arrived in
this city yesterday afternoon, and was seen
ut tho Fifth Avenue Hotel last evening by
a TRIBUNE reporter. 81 have Just come from
Washington where I've been staying since last Mon
day." ssd the Senator. 1t has OF course been gery
there. but the city Is unusually attractive and
pleasant just now. The foliage, under the kindly nhu
of frequent showers lends additional attractive
to the eity-iu fact, don't know that ever
the city looking any prettier"
"You haven't been away from Ohio long enough 10
lose track of politics there have you r. inquired the
porter.
"oh, no." replied the Senator smiling, "hardly that
We arc expecting spirited for Governor to
begin there about the middle OF August The Repub-
Leans feel confident of success"
"win the temperance question be prominent issue
in the campaign o.
Eyes. that will play Important part, no doubt
That viii be- the only uncertain element In the eontro
yersy There are many shades OF opinion on the sub
ject. But the Republicans satisfied with their
position They believe in the Scott law"
.what do You think Of National politics y
"Well there's very little said about il now as far
as my knowledge extends"
"wbat do you think will DO the leading issue OF tho
next campaignP . -,
largely on final disposition OF that issue IL might
as well be settled rst as last The tarh In my opinion,
ought 10 be the question in politics now
'who Is looked upon In section OF the country %
the prominent Democratic candidate for tho Pres
dencyP
"On that subject prefer say nothing The National
Convention win settle that, no doub9 without any as
sistance It's delicate question, which hardly care to
answer" - - -.
ave come business and shall remain
two or three days think the CONDITION OF tine crops
and asr,cuturai matters generally interest
10 Ohio people ust present than anything else When
the haryess gathered In there be time enough 10
discuss polllics."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-14
THE CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRY.

One of the missionaries who accompanied the
children to Clinton County iast Monday light
and Tuesday. writes:
I returned this morning in Troy boat. Left
NV children ali right we did not baye on ongh
children. When the farmers saw the children
were not exactly wild Arabs they wanted 20 take
one two, but as they were all assigned conid
not viye them much TO their disappointment Que
little girl about tan cried very hard when she
found she could not have new" little grl TO
play with.
A clergyman of this city who sent twenty chill
dren from his mission school sends the following
Ijot down a few items Mrs. writes Inc from
ChamplaIn. They have touched me very deeply
perhaps for personal reasons but may not be
without influence upon the friends and patrons Of
ySnr sse wp1s the aood WORK. 70
As Chazy. N Y, one prscocious boy, looking out
of the car window At tho assembled crowd, ex-
look at us-don't suppose they ever saw any real
city people BEFORE
Father had the big hotel wagon at the depot
fCbamplainI and in few minutes had the ten for
Mrs - ali collected and Of asked IL there were
any other children, and one pathetic voice IN he
crowd cried ont, "Oh, I'm from Mr. -; can't We all
20 togetberff When i asked IN the crowd. where
are the children ~ host of hands were raised.
and one little girl, thin and weak enough 10 touch
any heart. cried out. e Mr.. - said. maam. was
please TO give hs love 70 you, and say he wished he
could come too' Are there many old and strong
WHO at the end OF a twenty-four hour journey
would remember so quickly the requests oil otbersi
Mother ana | drove up to Mira. IS to SEQ the
chill dIen. The boys were lying on q bay-cock lost
In such reyeries they never entertained before.
The girls with blue checked aprons Supplied by
their kind hostess, picking daisies, while their
clothes were being washed BY Mrs. - Poor Lizzie
eleven years old was homesick aud as 4 took her
IN my lap there was only SKIN and bones 20 touch.
she did not weigh as mucn little baby tive
years oldL We told her W. would take her for
drive and soon she cheered up and joined the
others. Father going 10 take all the boys up TO
the hay-deld and let them ride the borse-rsks The
news brought great excitement 10 the boys and
much rivalry % 20 who should be first.
Have been around again TO see the children.
They are az happy IA kitiens The boys are out
fshng We took the little girls for drive and the
others started for berries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-14
DAMAGE IN OTHER PLACES.

HARRIsoNBURG, Va, July ia most dam
aging food prevailed In this place last night At about
o'clock clouds north of the town and the
rain poured down In torrents. Blacks Run, q small
rIyulet running through the town, became mighty
river. the water spreading OF the principal
streets Shocks OF wheat from neghborng ieds hogs.
chickens. fences. small houses and endless drift came
pouring through the main thoroughiares Many private
houses were flooded and greatly damaged. An freshman
while attempting 70 ave noSs fl was swept down
the stream and losing his life. Payements,
sidewalks, and foot bridges swept away and the
streets greatly damaged. The whole population
was the until after midnight. IL Il I'm
possible at present 10 estimate the damage done to
property.
ALBANY. July ia disastrous hail. wind and rain
storm took place four miles Of this city yesterday
afternoon. Fields under cultivation were devastated.
fruit trees striped OF their fruit and washous occurred
uuailsi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-14
We. presented on Thursday with sod and silver mount
S1RUO7IYE SIORMS.
GREAT DESTRUCTION BY LIGHTNING
CHILDREN INJURED IN A scHooIrHoUsE-A CO

GREAT DESTRUCTION BY LIGHTNING.
CHILDREN INJURED IN A scHooL-HoUsE-A COL
LEGE BUILDING BURNED.
BURLINGTON, VT, July 13.-During heavy
thunderstorm Mt Uaderhil tails afternoos the school
house struck by lightning and badly shattered All
the children were less injured, some remaining
unconscious for several minutes The floor Of the school,
room torn up aud the walls and ceiling were
wrecked Several clldren were hurt by spinters and
had the sole torn from sh,e and the upper from the
other. The lightning powet great holes IN the school
yard large number OF trees close by also struck
BLooMISGToN, Ind.. July 13-Lighsnng struck tele
phone wire last night 10 the new department Of the
Indiana University and set the building on fire. The
laboratory In flames, and shortly afterwards
the library and museum. rhe latter contained the
famous owen coleceon and Dr. Jordans collection OF
nshes The library had 5000 volumes in it. The
building was entirely destroyed The loss Is $780, 900;
insurance, $4,000.
ALBANY. July 13.-Mchael Poets, age seventeen, while
reading the Bible In his house tae Shaker Road six
miles from this city yesterday afternoon struck by
lightning and killed. His clothing stripped from
his back and his flesh lscerated
TRoY, N. Y, July l3.-Lightning struck the Saratoga
Battle Monument near sohuylervle yesterday. re
entered the top window passed down the stairway
damaging the stairs aud spneria the door at the base
and then passed out
OCEAN BEACH. N. J., July ia severe storm accom-
panied by hail and lightning. passed Ocean Beach
last night large barn demolished by the gale and
several houses ulroofod The hail that fell
were as large as wanuts. Many windows were broken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-14
PERSONAL GOSSIP FROM NEWPORT

LATE ARRIVALS AT TUE HOTELS AND coTTAGEC-
ENTERTAINMENTS.
NEWPORT, r. l., July 13.-The liquor screen
law is beng enforced.
The Rhode Island militia Ia in camp at Oakland Beach
Arthur Leary. OF New York, has arrived at the Law
renee cottage.
Frederick Vanderbilt of New York. has arrived for the
summer.
d King. of Chicago; ]. II. Feaner of Jersey city;
w. II. Beard, Of Brooklyn, and Il. Andrews OF Covns-
ton, Penn, are at the United states Hotel.
Professor W. q. Hammond is spending the summer at
CoDancut Park
There will be court.tennis match at the Casino court
between Thomas Pcttitt of Boston, and Henry BoAkss
OF Canada
Thomas Minis of Boston, has arrived a. the cottage
in Ayraulf-st, owned by Mrs. A. NJ King. OF Hartford.
George A. Fuller and family OF Lawrence; f. Ewarts
T. Louis and wife. Henry w. Buckley. q. ID. DHniner'
H. b. Henson and Miss Leighton. OF NewYork, and u.
Keller, r. H. White and family, and d. j. Adaina' oil
Boston, have arrived mt the Ocean House
w. b. Pugh and W. o. Pugh. Of Hcw-Jersey; B. ".
Hail. j. Hallett. v. Greenridge and W. H. House. oil
Ncw.York; W. y. Chambers. Of Brooklyn; w. Ii. Memo
las OF Wilmington, Del; @. NJ Bullock, OF AUSTRALIA
and ~ f. Folsom, c. f. Clark, ]. H. Scare and A ii.
whirc Of Boston, are among the late corners ut the
Perry House
III. Horton and wife, OF Philadelphia; DIR. q. bacon
and wife, r. Lamb. ID. Mahoney John H. Bancroft ahu
James White and wife, OF New-forK; Ut Q. v. amos
Alonzo Priest and NJ. 81. Hancock. OF Boston; T. u.
whiiehouse and wife and o. s. Anthony and wiie, OF
Providence, have arrived at the Aquidneek House.
Mira Goddard and family, Of Providence. are at the
Ledyard cottage. and Mrs. Rush and family OK fhia-
delphia are at the Robinson cottage. -,
Edwin Booth and Miss BOots VIII remain az inc
Aqudneck House until taeir new house AZ PARADISE
thoroughly furnished. - . 4,
G. A. smith family. II. ID. Smith. A. H. keiner and
j. Jay Allen OF YORK; Il Blackinton. A NJ Draper
and f. NJ Weaver, OF Attiebor0 Mrs. A. L. BAKER, Ms-
g. Nickerson L. L. WartOn and wife. OF fnilalcl-
phia; Mrs. j. H. Hunt aud Miss NJ. T. Sawyer OF BOSTON,
and r. L. Voorhees,, OF Camden NJ j. have arrived al
the Ocean House.
j. ADory CONAN and family. " Boston. have taken
apartments At the Ocean House Tor tue snininer
There was a bomb party aud double bicycle exul-
bitton al the skating rink Tonight
James Fender and wife. OF London arrived here To-
day They Ar, guests OF ROYAL PGelps, OF New-lorE
The steam yacht Falcon and the Schooner yAcnts
Feetwing ycsa, Hare and Wanderer arrived here THIS
afternoon
Mrs. Thomas Breeze and family, of San Francisco;
Alfred d. Page and Alfred Edgerton and VILE OF new
York; 4. Z. Nicholson an wlfc, John NJ. collins ana
Mrs. T. ). Wise, PGiladelpnla: aud 4. NJ Becker, OF
Buffalo, arrived at the Ocean House ,his evening.
Mas Frcllngbuysen, daughter OF Secretary frshag.
huyseu gave luncheon parry today Al the residence OF
her auEt, Mrs. j. Z, Green, oil New'fork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-14
TIE THIRTEEN CLUB At DIxgER.

The nineteenth regular meeting and dinner
Of The Thirteen Club was held last evening
Kpckerbccker Cottage No Asa sxth-sve.. IN Room
No l3 according 10 tradition and custom The meeting
was called order precisely 1t thirteen minutes past
a. Letters were read by Charles sotheran the seribe.
from sevea members and friends oftne clab resrettng
their inability to attend statement was made that
the frat S13 subscribed toward the memorial
70 the late Peter Cooper, IN honorary member.
had been coIeeted from thirteen members OF the club
Al shirteen minutes past each msubsr hghfed the
wsxen tspcr placed by tina side of his plato and pro-
ceeded 70 study the menu and wine.iist The menu,
which was printed on card cut In the shape Of colin
Lid studded with thirteen mails. specified thirteen