Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-17

I L. 4eoooi'oOu, Ut. IOllhIu, Ut. McLoOu
and Rev. 7. B. Shepherd.
| A collection of S130 was taken up for the
benefit of the Manassas church.
TO DAYS SESSION
The association convened at 1915 this
morning after devotional exercises The
minutesof yesterday were read and after cor
rection, were approved.
The report on Sunday School and Bible
Board was presented by Rev. c. W. Brooks.
Among other facts brought out in this re.
port 1t was shown that during the past year
over two thousand families in the State
were found to be destitute of the Bible.
| The subject was discussed by Reys. Mcleod,
/ Dunnaway and Mr.. Willie.
| The committee on time and place of next
meeting reported in favor of Mt. Hope
Church in Loudoun county, three and O
half miles from Farmwell station, W. & o.
r ; Rev. l. NJ. Mercer to preach the in
troductory sermon alternate, Rev. A. Il.
Lynn.
Upon molten resolution was adopted
thanking the church and community for its
entertainment.
Remarks followed from Rev NJ Mercer
expressing appre citation CT the benefit aud
pleasure conferred by this session of the as.
ISOLATION.
The Moderator, DR.. Lake, then addressed
the assemblage in some feeling remarks,
dwelling upon The specially satisfactory ses
sion now about to close. Never has there
been meeting of the association character
lied by more harmony and by better order.
He pointed hopefully forward 10 the good
results to follow 10 this associalional year.
He exborted the poorest churches to strive
to be self sustaining AID not depend too
much on relief funds. He spoke earnestly
of the brotherly love existing in the associa-
ton.
Then the assembly. rising, sang the hymn
"Blest be- The Tie that Binds" after which
Rev. Samuel NJ. Athey led in ferVent
prayer.
Rev. Mr.. Mercer announced services at
the church tonight.
The association then adjourned.
REPUBLICAN sURMIsEs.-A Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore american
writes:
THE Republican outlook In the Alexan-
dra, or Eighth Virginia district is said to be
exceedingly promising this year. Gen. Lse,
The present member, will secure the renomi-
patton without opposition, but Gen. Lee has
the i'll feeling of thousands of disappointed
officers eekeIs in his district. No man is
more hesieged by Office seekers than he,and
in but very few instances mas he been able
to provide for them. The Republican con-
venton will meet very soon to nominate,
and among the excellent material on hand
are named Col. D. A. Windsor, formerly
postmaster of Alexandria, Judge Strother,
Major o E Hine aud Hon. Lewis McKen-
ze. Both Messrs. Windsor and Mckenzie
81 III, pntA IS 10
resources, and either one would make
popular, aggressive and energetic candi-
date.
Prof. Laugston's candidacy In the Peters
burg, or Fifth, district may cause trouble
as disturbing factor. He stands no chance
for the regular nomination. Gen. Malone,
inee but, as an independent candidate,
Langston will give trouble"
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PERSONAL Misses Fannie aud Charlie
King are visiting friends at Haymarket.
The family of Mr.. James E. Alexander
has returned, after an absence of a week
or so.
Misses Katie Houck and Susie Smoot have
returned from visit to Cupeper
Miss Bessie Staples. of Scottsville, Va, liz
visiting her brother, Thos. ". Staples, of
this city, and is the guest of the Misses Stei-
ner.
Acting Superintendent and Engineer Bridges
went over the w. &. o road to-day on an inspec.
ton trip.
Mrs Jos. 8. Grimes and sister have returned
from visit to Loudoun.
MIR J. T. Cox has returned from visit to rela-
tives in Caroline county.
Mr.. c. C. Carlin has returned from visit to
Loudoun county.
Mr.. John Burloy, of Flor di, is in the city.
Messrs. P. NICK. Baldwin, C. A. Strangman, A.
H Agnew, Albert Aitcheson, Harry Aitcheson
and DR.. G. F. Diedle will leave here tomorrow
evening for a pleasure trip of ten days on Saint
Georges Island.
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY An attempt was
made last Saturday night to rob the dwell
ling of Mr. c. A. s. Hopkins, commercial
traveller for the firm of Messrs. George r.
Hill & Co of this civ who resides at Man.