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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-13
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all Kinds Of Book and 2b Printing

SUCH As
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-13

IS PREPARED TO D AT THE SHORTEST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-13

Steamers for New York EVERY TUESDAY
and FRIDAY. Freight received daily.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
Georgetown Notes.

John Williams, cold hungry and wet, en-
tered the station last night and asked to be
sent to the worShouse in the morning. John
bids fair to become as famous as Dickens
Dutchman, as he spends more than one-half
OF his life on the farm, and only comes out to
stay for week or SO, and then begs to be
sent back John has partner, 'Jimmy"
Dean, who always precedes or follows him.
"Jimmy'' went down about month ago,
hence the Loneliness of John.
picked up by the police drunk on the streets,
and, after sleeping off the effects Of the
liquor asked TO be sent to the wOrkhouse.
The boat Beulah arrived to-day with 1900
bushels Of wheat consigned TO q. T., Dunlop.
The price Of wheat is somewhat iirmer and the
market shows an upward tendency whca
being quoted at 81. l2CdS1. 10; corn is scarce
and the price rules at 53c
Captain Cathell, superintendent OF the
Georgetown Gas Company, who has been Ill
for some time, is reported much better.
There is a large accumulation Of leaves on
the Georgetown streets, which are becoming a
nuisance.
Temperature and condition of water at a.
m.-Cireat Falls-Temperature SO; condition,
%; receiving reservoir. temperature, 81; con-
dition at north connection, 81; condition at
south connection, 10; distributing reservoir,
temperature, 81; condition at intluent gate
house, SO; condition at eiueut gate-hOuse, 30.
President Leetch, Of the Gas Company, said
this morning that he was in hopes OF having
the gas turned on in Prospect street this even
ing. This will be good news TO the residents
of that street, who have been deprived of gas
for the past month, pending the improve
ments
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
Skin Deep Unhappiness.


Somebody told me story which is
current in England and which hits OIL
this particular characteristic of the ma
ton. One heavy dragoon and mighty
swell had invited brother officer To
dino with him at his club. They sat
down to dinner of sixteen courses and
for the first half hour neither spoke. Then
the host discovered pretty little actress
tripping across the street under the club
window.
IIa," said he, "Therc goes Miss Jig
gcr-what's her doocid name Pr
The other pondcred deeply, and in
the course of the following half hour
the dinner progressed steadily Then
the guest, struggling under boom OF
recollection, said: .....
Judliins."
An hour passed and not word was
uttered. Finally, after the coffee was
finished, a light broke upon the face OF
the host and he said:
Demmit, her doocid name was Jud-
kins. after all"
Half an hour later they shook hands
and parted without word.
The curious part of il all is that the
Englshmans unhappiness is all on the
surface. Underneath his dignificd and
monstrously solemn exterior he appar-
emily possesses heart of abiding cheer
fulnCSs.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
15c Spot Cash.

We are not in the habit of
boring our trade about extra
inducements bought for spot
cash, but this week we have a
wonderful offering in the
shape of Mems Half Hose,
bought direct from a NewYork
importer for spot cash. 243
dozen, assorted, constitute the
lot. They include hair line
stripe, pin stripe, solid colors,
fast black, fancy stripe; split
feet i'll Balbriggan, Isle
Thread; super stout all wool
extra weight Merino, &C.;
every pair guaranteed full
regular made, and not worth
less than CSC up to soc. You
have the choice from the ell
tire lot for
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

The annual report OF the National Associa-
ton for the Relief of Colored Women and
Children has been submitted to the District
Commissioners. The officers OF the institu-
ton complain OF the unsanitary condition OF
the premises In their vicinity, especially the
open sewer and slaughterhouses They state
also that the present appropriation is not sufll-
cient TO defray the actual living expenses Of
the inmates, and for next year they ask for
$4,000 II has not been considered part OF
the object OF the institution to care for chill
dtenIndsr = years OF age. Preparation has
been inadc for n nursery to care for found
! ,ljpgs under the 81 200 appropriation made by
John O'Mnlley has protested against the
action of the District authorities in placing a
police patrol boa In front OF his store, No.
$500 street northwest.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
states that it has put down plank crossing
over their tracks at Boundary street and that
safety gates have been ordered.
Gilbert Thompson has protested against the
assessment made Of lot 90 and 81, square 209,
situated on the south sidesof Q street, near
Fifteenth street. lie also made some serious
destinations against the methods of assessing
property, especially in this case. He said
II claim that the assessment of the improve
ments should be declared void as here re-
quested from the fact that the original record
III the file book is questionable in this, that 1t
shows that tue first entry Of $500 each has
been erased and - 900 each written In pencil
with no note by the same, stating or indicat-
ing by whom it was done, why 1t was done,
or when 1t was done.
at appears to me that your plea that appeal
was not made IN the prescribed time by the
| L. ola phaf
surancc is there TO any one, even after satisfy
ing themselves with the knowledge or amount
OF their assessment that the same may not
be changed during the last hour or moment
of the time allowed for appeal?
That the $4,000 or more tax
payers are to act as proof readers
or to appeal during the time allowed Is pre-
posterous, and especially II II be an uncertain
matter, even at the last moment. The princi-
pie that an appeal, II not made at the proper
time, Is forever barred, prcsunes that oppor-
tunty for appeal Is provided, and also that at
the moment your back is turned 1t will not
be changed
Charles Early asked that the improvement
of Corcoran street, between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth streets, be included IN next years
estimates
b. II. Warner wants the alley in square lls
opened.
T. A. FOLSOM OF 7Ol Seventh street south
east complains that his premises are Hooded
after every hard rain. He asks that steps be
taken to relieve him from this Inconvenience,
Eugene Herman, manager OF kernan's
Washington Iheater has pcttiOned for the
improvement Of the street aud gutter In front
of the theatcr
VI. j. Peabody and others have called the
attention of the Commissioners to the bad con
ditiOn OF q street between Eleventh aud
Thirteenth streets southeast, and the crossings
In the vicinity OF the Cranch School building.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
A Strange Trick to Play,

Once, in Cairo. ut the opera house
(which his highncss the Khcdivc kindly
placed mt my disposaD an event occurred
which, if luck had not been with me,
might have cut short my career. a
wcll-known English officer had arranged
TO think out a pan of attack, on the
basis of the experiment | had performed
with Gen. Gourl1o. in Warsaw. We
started and | took him over the route
that he had in his mind, which finally
led to the upper boxes. There we paused,
but l felt that it was my subjects in
tention for me to drop from the side OF
the box as if in the act of storming n
redoubt. r...
Being blindfoldcd, had no. idea of the
distance had to drop: but acting upon
the impression conveyed to me by my
companion, L took the leap. A confused
murmur smote my ears as / made the
spring and it seemed an age before
reached the ground, but when did reach
it was forcibly reminded of the fact.
lay on the floor for n few moments par
TALLY stunned, with a painful feeling in
the region of my back, which had struck
one of the folding seats in my fall.
Nothing, however, was broken, but for
weeks after / felt exceedingly sore and
uncomfortable 1t is only fair to the
officer to say that he did not for a mo-
mcnt believe I would take the leap,
which he had thought of, to use his own
words, simply as puzzler," and that he
at once came to my assistance when
fell.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15

The Browns captured their third victory
over New York In the worlds series yesterday,
but 1t came too late to avail them anything,
as New York has already won the champion
ship. Score, IA to IL.
The Ivy City races could not take place yes.
terday on account oil rain, and We're postponed
until Monday.
The winners at Nashville races yesterday
were Lithert, Parish, Dock Wick, Allahoine
and Lottie Wall.
At the horse show. which Is 20 be held in
New York November 5 to IL, $4,000 will be
given as prizes. There are about 400 entries.
Cartwright, Of Nashville, Tenn, is one OF
the most successful boUkmakers OF the sea.
son, having won over 100000,
The allwOrd's championship cup will be
presented TO the New York Club tonight by
President Won der Abe, OF the Browns, at thu
Grand Opera-House In 81. Louis. Both teams
will uisband Sunday night,
ONeill's home run hit, with two men on
bases, won yesterdays game at st. Louis.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
CITY NEWS PARAGRAPHS.


Cart. William Fisher was last night
elected commander OF the Logan Rifles.
Walter Bell, colored, raised n row on
Avenue car No. q last night aud fourlshed a
revolver. He was arrested by Officer Clements.
Judge Chichester of the Alexandria
County Court, Yesterday decided that III
settlers on the Arlington estate, nearly all
colored, could not vote, not being residents Of
the State, county and district in which they
reside.
AT meeting of the board OF managers of
the Associated Charities last night, the report
of the secretary showed that the number OF
calls ut the central Office since the last meeting
were 975, OF which 729 were white and 2i6 COY
ored.
Mrs. John T. Pickett, daughter OF the
late Robert Kevworth and reict of John I.
Pickett, formerly L. s. Consul at Vera Cruz,
died suddenly yesterday morning OF paralysis
of the heart. Mrs Pickett was well known
in this city. The funeral will take place at
3 p. M. tomorrow, from st. Paul's Episcopal
Church, Twenty-third street.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
APPETITE OF GIRLS.
Domestics who Brighten Their Employ
ers by Their Consumption of Food.
pIIodeIu1g1 yjUs.

Philadelphia Times
Talk about the appetite Of girls
said portly matron ut n domestic aid
agency, with smile. Whatever may
be the matter with that of our native
born girls there is certainly no fault TO
be found with the digestion of the for
eign-born help hiring out in private fam
lilies. Why. it's often been wonder TO
me what ravenous appetitos good many
of these girls develop. Now, there was u
scvcntcen-ycar-old English girl, small
but plump creature, who went 10 work
in family of two on Center street,
near Lincoln Park. She was good girl
quick, neat and conscientious, but after
fortnight the lady came to me and told
me she couldn't keep Nellie any longer:
she'd ruin them: she ate too much. a. /.
Would you believe 1t, sir, that small
girl ate three 9Ncinds oiIslrloin bccistcilli
ut one breakfast. A couple OF pounds
of rare roast beef together with bread
potatoes and pie enough to feed a starv-
ing family for q week was II regular
thing with her. The first two or three
days it amused that young married
couple to whom she had hired out. They
used to sit and watch her operations at
the table with bullying eyes. They
thought she had been starving and had
to fill out again. But mott was the
same every day. They had to give it
up. That girl was actually bankrupt
ing them.
The grocer's and butchers bills at
the end of the week were as high as
they would have been for n boarding
house. Then there was another glrl, II
German. She was an old maid of thirty
five or Whereabouts She was thin as II
rail and so pale she looked as if she had
consumption. But the way she punished
the catablcs! My Salics And with that
she never gained any flesh. She was II
good servant, efficient, faithful and cX-
cccdingly methodical. But she came to
me every week for a new place. Nobody
could afford to keep hcr-thut's the fact.
And, generally speaking, my experience
of many years with these forcign-born
hired girls is that they glory in an enor-
nous appetite and enjoy their meals
immensely. Some people think they just
do il on purpose TO bust the family.
But no; it's natural with them" -Phila-
delphia Times.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15

New arrivals arc here IN the elegant Imported
Long Garments Handsome styles In such pop
nrsidsd ana striped cia,hs. The berlin RagIans
and Circulars. the Killarney the Connmeara;
the London Newmarket. ana Others equally new
and Fashionable. Finished ~ only the French
can do D. u may be- IN the Shape of the back,
the hang u the skirt. the sleeve. the reyers;. II
may b. but touch here or there, little bruid-
ing. . frog, or something else equally insiRnit'
cant IN itself vetali tending 10 produce In the
Whale graceful and artistic effect not other
Thcre 4 no mistake about II. the long garment
will rule this wiutcr-cspccaly with the bost
dgussers. Beautiful variety and Wide range OF
prices from which 10 select. SIS 10 $50. AZ tho
higher prices We bought only one or two OF n
style. % make them exclusive
In the semlalons garments we show, among
other shapes the Modicska and 'Lanetry" The
materials are Plush plain and fancy Beavers,
and other desirable cloths.
seal Plush garments IN abundance. We desire
20 have 70 known that these Plnshes Were ~
for the Washington climate, and ladies who
have objected 10 them heretofore on account
q wclshi need have no hesitation ~ eg !a9
~ Pushes than are usually put into ready made
garments, and u T. with feeling Of pride we
ask your critical examination OF tho quality,
finish. style, shape, lining and workmanship OF
7 Seal Plush sacques, at $40 s22.5o, s25 and
Seal Plush Jackets, various dressy shapes, SIS,
Seal Plush Moileskas, Langtrys aud Newman.
kets, Sis, $50, s22.oO, $50, $3.50, $50 TO
500
Third hoOr).
SUITS,
Ladies' Atwood Suits. stylishly made, as low
a. $40. Black Cashmere Suits for s16NAll.
Wool Henrietta Cloth Suits, black and colors,
SIS.
LADIES' TEA GOWNS. WRAPPERS, &C.
Opening of the latest styles and Novelties"
In Ladies' Tea Gowns Wrappers, House Jackets,
BlOuscs, Dressing sacques, Jerseys, SC. The
most attractive feature Of these garments Is the
"smockwork." which is very pretty, and has be-
come quite craze.
We shall place on sale Tomorrow very hand
and Newmarkets In exclusive styles, not to be
found elsewhere.
BOYS SUITS AND ovERCoATS.
stocked up TO the fullest capacity with every
thing that Is good. Overcoats in Faced Cloths,
Beaver Cloths, Cheviots. Chnchillas, &c. This
is a growing department, and well worth your
attention.
Crhird foor)
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
I" STORE NEWS"
WOODWARD & LO7HROP.

We are putting the store
and stock in trim for a big
business this fall. The recent
large purchases made by us
in the wholesale market at
considerably less than ruling
prices have been received,
and all previous good values
are eclipsed by them, they
being beyond doubt the best
bargains ever under our roof.
Especially may We refer 10 the silks bought at
the recent Annual Trade sale In New York; the
"odd lots" 81 blankets picked up nj almost auc
iion priccs, and Dress Goods, Cloths Plannols
etc., bought exceedingly advautagcously, Civ
Ing be- the opportunity 10 serve you bettor than
ever before.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
ORTIZ STEMS CAREER.
Criminal Doines Of the Forgsf who No
Gently Appeared NJ baltimore.

Criminal DoInes of the Forger Who No
Gently Appeared at Baitinsre.
Orth Stein, who. under the name ~
Walter A. McNuliy, lately vicilmitcd q
number Of unsuspeciing Balumofcans. is
one of the clevercst rogues known 20
police annals. lie is twenty seven years
old and comes Of prominent ludiaua
family. He was the namcsnko and
nephew of the late Godlovc Ortiz q
distinguished member " Congress, and
afterward Minister TO Venezuela, aud his
father, who died Of n broken heart,
caused by his sons crimes, was wealthy
citizen Of Lafayette.
Young Stein was unusually bright and
preCocious from his childhood, and, rc.
cciving college education, developed
talent as writer. While yet in his
youth he wrote meritorious verse for
leading periodicals aud was considered a
veritable genius. lie grew hayward,
however, and, leaving home, he drifled
to Kansas City, where he took service
with the Times. There he made bril-.
liant reputation as q reporter, but his
newspaper career was interrupted by
murder. He quarreled with q theatrical
manager over vaudeville actress and
shot him in the back, killing him. He
was convicted Of voluntary manslaughtcr
and sentenced to twenty-ono years i'm.
prisonment, but on second trial, secured
through the influence Of powerful friends
and by the expenditure of thousands in
his behalf, he was acquitted.
Then he returned home and started q
weekly paper. literary gem in It's way,
but the life was too prosy, and after de-
frauding his mother out of the remnant
of her fortune. he went out into the world
again. He turned up at St. Louis during
the Missouri Pacific strike few years
ago, and while working for the Globe.
Democrat as reporter, forged General
Manager Hoxei's name to large check.
He fled to San Francisco, where he pro-
cured money on n bogus draft on the New
York Herald. Next he figured rs prin-
cipal in a murderous airray at Ell Paso,
Texas, for which he was Jailed for few
months.
He subsequently appeared in the roll
of forger at Pittsburg and was fresh from
Jail when he made his advent at Bal IT,
more II is due to his influential rela-
tons that he has not heretofore landed
in the penitentary. His versatility In
sures him newspaper employment wher-
ever he goes, but his penchant for
women and wine operates against his
steady devotion to honest pursuits.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
Took In the widow and the Cash.

About two weeks ago young man, named
Patrick Sheridan, entered the saloon kept by a
Mrs. Malone, and by some psychological nys-
terry made deep impression on hrs. Malone,
who is sixty years old. The meeting resulted
IN marriage. Pat didn't have dollar, so
his bride logged him out In style and sent him
around TO secure signatures 10 her application
for a renewal OF liquor license. The names
were obtained, and Pa, was given 800 70 dc
post with the Commissioners with the appli'
cation. That was last Wednesday, aud since
then Pat has been non est. Mis-. Sheridan has
asked the police to assist her In finding her
mltsIng husband.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
INC nIding Acndomy Opened.

The Washington Riding Academy opened
last night for the season, The entertainment
began with a parade around the ring by 25
ladies and gentlemen, led by Lieut. Llndholm,
Aiterward came some equestrian sports the
tournament contest being won by Richard
Wallach, the "Chasse de Rose by Gus Brown,
the high jump for ladies by Mrs Col, Bates
and the high jump for gentlemen by Robert
Wallach.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15

The Vestibuled Limited, leaving Washing
Ton at 1855 a. III. daily, arrives Chicago next
morning at 1O:40, Every car in the train is
vestibuled, including baggage cars, coaches
dining cars and Pullman sleeping cars. The
coaches are heated By steam drawn from the
locomotive. No extra fare Is exacted from
passengers upon this train. For tickets and
sleepiug-car space call a. u. & o. ticket Offices
619 aud 1851 Pennsylvania avenue, or at depot,
conner New Jersey avenue and q street.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15

Mr.. i. &. Davis, the popular dry goods mer-
chant at 7l9 Market Space, is in daily receipt
OF new aud desirable dress fabrics. His hand
some designs in ladies' dress materials are IN
usually attractive this season. His stock Of
housekeeping goods, such as Table Damasks,
Towels Napkins, etc. must be seen aud their
prices noted TO be appreciated. Many other
desirable and seasonable goods in his line, but
space fOrblds mention.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15


November has been fixed upon by the
managers of the Virginia Exposition at
Richmond as Alexandria aud Fredericksburg
Day, aud In order TO enable the residents Of
this section TO visit the exposition on this oc-
casion at u nominal cost the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets
from Washington at rate 81 $265, and from
Alexandria at 500. These tickets will be
good only on the train which leaves Washing.
ton at 600 and Alexandria at 6:l9 a. IN No.
yembGr !, and will be good to return on any
regular train until and Including November q
1t Is 10 DO hoped that our citizens will avail
themselves OF this excellent opportunity to
visit tue exposition, which is now In full blast
aud well worth the trip. visitor 10 an eX-
position of this Kind not only derives a great
deal Of pleasure therefrom, but also obtains a
great deal Of valuable information that will be
useful 10 him Ia after life. Says QUO VINO has
been there; go aud see; you won't regret it,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
SC PEI PAIR.

The sizes are splendid, as
they run regular-9, 81, 10,
IoH and II.
Ladies, it will pay you to
buy a supply for your hus-
band, son or brother, as they
are cheaper than scanned do
nestle hose, that sell for more
money than we are offering
this elegant line of imported
70 o wear for. Remember,
every pair goes at
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
Briggs Convicted of Murder.

The jury in the case of William Briggs, on
trial for the murder Of Edward Jones, in the
Criminal Court yesterday, after being out two
hours and a.half, returned with a verdict of
guilty as indicted. After the jury had been
polled they were thanked by the Judge and
discharged till Monday.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
hob Downing to he Married.

The Atlanta Constitution announces the
approaching marriage Of the tragcdian, Robert
Downing, and the leading lady of the COM
pany, Eugenic Blair, which will take place at
Minneapolis on Thanksgiving Day.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
Tho Motion Doeket.

In the Criminal Court this morning Judge
Montgomery announced that the motion
docket would not hereafter be taken up on
Saturdays until | o'clock p, IN,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15

Now is the time TO be on the lookout to find a
reliable store where you can buy your Heating
or Cooking Stoves House furnishings, Carpets.
etc There Is not a better establishment In the
CITY than Rudden's double store, $50 and O32
on the installment plan; weekly or monthly
payments.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15
MARRIED

MAcFARLAND-DOUG LAss.--on October 81,
1883, by the Rev. W A Bartlett, ID. D.. Henry
u. f. Macfarland 10 Mary Lyon Douglass
daughter Of John w. DOug lass.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15

BArT1sMs tomorrow night in Second Baptist
Church, Il. Hez Sven, pastor.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15

You MAY PAY $40 for a suit and ours at So
TO order will compare favorably.
EIsEMAN Bros. 9TH and +,
Manufacturing Clothiers and Tallors.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15

Theater-g oers should call and get a stew OF
oysters at GEORGE kOzEL's, 1897 14th street, be-
fore going home.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-10-15

Ask for IL, Schlitz's Milwaukee Lager Beer.
For sale by all leading houses.