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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17
Hawkes., yyonderfml Glasses.

As we read Mr.. Hawkes. testimonials
from Governors, Senators, Legislators, men
of science and distinguished citizens
throughout the United States, who testified
TO having bad their eyes improved, and
sometimes restored, by the use Of his cele-
brated glasses, We realize that glass that
will reflect such brilliancy of light rs to ena-
BILE the wearer TO Sc, as in youth, and to
read by candle or other artificial light, sure
ly s to be desired by ell spectacle wearers.
al! eyes fitted and fit guaranteed by L.:
Stabler & Co, Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

PoL1oR REPoRT.-Last night was cool
and rainy with four dodgers and one prison
or al thu station house.
The only case before the Mayor this morn.
log was that of Henry Thomas, colored, ar
rested ny officer Davis, charged with steal
ing SIPS from Capt. Enoch Davis. He was
held for further examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

CONFIRMATION SERVICES Bishop Whit
tie, of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
concluded his official visitation In TINS city
last night when, at Grace Church, ne preach
ed and confirmed class of twenty-five. "A
.arge congregation was present ana tne
Bishops eloquent discourse was attentiveiy
listened to by most interested congrega'
ion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

sgl'' =,
o.e NEErING.-The members of the
Ban ,a,ia Bar met this morning at the Of
A-1slDgG' + Beach, esq, to take suitable &C
,as o. = 3oaard to the death OF Judge Charles
t'a l ~ 80 MIR. Beach was called to the
h. ga Mr. A. w. Armstrong acted as
ci''f a.r Nessrs F. L. Smith, j. X. NJ.
;.:Fe .nsnd J. w. Holt were appointed
Aof.9 1ti. as ~ prepare suitable resolutions.
caiaDli.,ooo the following which were
luz sua'33imously adopted; VIZ
-4'-' =, obedience to the summons of his
Nae.e s5o Hon Charles E. Stuart, the incum-
jfrsoI' ~, .i.. Office of Judge Of the Corporation
seni 81 CITY of Alcxandris, departed this life
Gsgi u ~. ins and whereas Judge Stuart was
aihe - i1b degree, possessing clear and log
.lol ~ strength OF character, q gentle and
-. i'c5' ti1,,. adding 70 the charms OF the
G'A5 lr.a MY OF a well furnished and els
Gis lid sm! the sunlight OF happy ana
~ iustu5e sud whereas ne mica various
H-.- - municipal legislative and Judicial
i9;i'.aH' Of which at times poIplexing and
Tl,., H., Ii.,h .recd with fidelity TO the State
cil. At a., b,mselt aud whereas we who were
90 n0., rim him At tao bar, and pTacticed IN
"lssS1 5ssir TO place on record lasting testi-
co.,, , bis-tuaeltv. his forbearanCe, hrs Wis
9s' = his power in debate, his learning
- -- u as Judge, his steadfastness as
i aa md tho many virtues Of his social aud
.,ercourse which beautited and adorned
s .l' he the bar Of the city of Alexandria,
h.s5 ,bo death OF Hon. Charles E. Stuart the
IN. /. ,.t tried ami fsithful son, the bar
wa 80, s5yora,e. the Judiciary learned, able
N.'.a '.r,,,,.t l. member and this community
'l- '.' Was lp the front rank of progress, de-
u" ~ prn p.rty ard Improvement, and
.,..r,ofy sii be cherished.
- ,bat We extend our heartfelt sympa-
,b'a fstlilv Of Jndgo Stuart in this hour of
~ - trssh boreaymcnt. and thai copy of
'.s. .-,.,Intiors be presented to Mrs. Stuart and
Li.b.b i'm the city papers, and tha5 copies
Ut M PICS ntot 10 the appropriate State and
- folrf. there TO remain q iss ing tribute
., IN, Insinof, O. the dccc' scd,
.r,l That iha bar OF tho city of Alexan-
md .lndg. STARTS remains to their last
..;c, olsee I'm body. and that the usual bsdgo
,,monraing DO worn for thirty days.
nj F |, Smith was appointed TO an
o,rnc. The death Of Judge Stuart and to
,.ssant The resolutions to the Corporation
Cant, Mr.. : T Beach to the U. 5. Court
NJ, Eimupd Burke 10 the Circuit Court of
Alexandria county Mr.. A. w. Armstrong
IN, Circuit Court OF the city; Mr.. J. 4.
C.lon to The courts of Fairfax, and Mr.. 5.
O + emit 10 the County Court.
Tine members decided TO meet at the office
If Mr.. Beach on the evening of the funeral,
sol from there TO attend the funeral in
Indy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

THE NORFOLK STEAMERS Norfolk has
had another storm, which has interferred
with the running of the steamers which ply
between that and this port. The steamer
George Leary, which left here on Monday
oiaht. went only as far as Piney Point aud
returned this morning The Jane Moseley,
which should have left Norfolk on Monday
night did not start, having been detained
there by the force of the storm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

MEErINa.-The Democratic City Com
mittea will meet in the Market Building to-
night to perfect arrangements for holding
the primary election on the 25.h. The can
didates for the various municipal Offices
have been invited to attend the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath
secured by shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price
SO cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold by E.
s. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

DEAD.-Mts. Sophia Elizabeth Preble,
widow of the late Edward Deering Preble.
died in Portland, Me-, on Sunday. She was
a daughter of the late Nathaulei MATES oi
this CITY. and sister OF Mr.. d. 3, Wattes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

FISH Since yesterday the receipts of fish
at Fishown have been light. Herring sold
at from IS to S. so per thousand and shad
at from SIS to $50 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

TINS LATE JUDGE STUART.-The death of
Judge C f. Stuart, which occurred in this
civ Yesterday, has produced regret through.
cni the State as we'll as in other portions OF
thu country where he was known and es.
tened. as will be seen from the following
extracts from our exchanges:
Judge Stuart was the most prominent
7oupg mar of his age in the Old Dominion.
lie was three times Judge Of the Corpora
ton Court, three times member of the
House Of Delegates aud twice elected Speak
erofthe General Assembly, and the young
est Speaker to over preside over that body.
Jldge uart was not only highly esteemed
IL the community in which ne lived, but was
beloved nv al who knew him. Washington
critic.
Judge Stuart was young gentleman of
tgh character, fine culture and ability was
hfs lorc time most useful member OF the
Virginia Legislature, aud for TWO terms WAS
Speaker Of the House. He was solid dem.
ogat aud most effective worker in the
DEMOCRATIC party Of his State. His death in
ne bloom of early manhood is deeply la
msnted Lmctburg Adraace.
Yesterday the old Commonwealth sus-
liued another loss in the death Of Judge
Charles + Stuart, of Alexandria. Though
comparatively a young man, Judge Stuart
had filed nearly every Office within the gif!
oihis native city, and in each he measured
iaIly up to The requirements of the occasion
As Speaker OF the House OF Delegates he dis
played remarkable aptitude as presiding
0GCer, and there was every prospect that
more distinguished houors were in store for
hin bed his life been spared. The city OF
Alexandria will mourn him as one of her
ncs public spirited and promising citizens.
baltimore San.
Few men have been as popular as Judge
Stuart 10 mis- community. He ba dbeen
chosen alderman, city attorney, delegate to
the general assembly, and twice corporation
Ialge The town mourns his death with
nasl Cted sorrow. Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

SHILoH's CATARRH REMEDY-a positive
cure for Caterrh, Diphtheria and Canker-
Mouth. Sold by E. S. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

CoLIIsIoN.-A collision occurred about
10 O'Clock this morning on the A. & F. rail
road, just north of Quantlco, between TWO
extra freight trains, the northbonnd being g
fruit train. The engines were somewhat
damaged and two cars were wrecked
blocking the track in such manner as to
prevent the passage of other trains. Ine
mails from the South were consequently
delayed in their arrival here. NO one was
hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17
ParasoIs and
Sun Umbrellas,
Merchant aiIoring.

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with special care, in German. Eng
glish, Scotch and American makes,
and will guarantee every suit made
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from US as to quality, price and fit,
and would earnestly and respect
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and get posted, and we will guar
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

CORPORATION CoURT-The Corporation
Court, Judge j. s. Digs, temporarily pre-.
siding, met this morning and without trans
acting any business OF general interest, on
motion of Mr.. A. W. Armstrong adjourned
till court in course, in respect to the mem.
DRY of Judge Charles E. Stuart. Mr.. Arm
strong stated that at a future day resolu
tions in respect to the memory of Judge
Stuart would he presented to the court.
The only cases disposed of were the fol-
lowing:
Written va. Alexandra Gentleman's
Diving Associations plea fled at former
day of the term stricken out and judgment
for plaintiff.
Com. vs.. Lewis Magruder, recently con
vioted of felony and sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary mol pros. entered in other indict'
ments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17
he :! in behalf of the cause of foreign mis-.
siou" at which DR.. D. J. Shopoff, of Bulgs-
ria, l. expected to deliver an address.

WAsHINGToN's NEAREST LIVING RELA-
TIyE-rhe nearest living relative of Gen.
George Washington is Captain George
Washington Ball of Alexandria. This gen
tleman is a grandnephew of the first Presi-
dent. and has an interesting family who
would prove decided acquisition to the
centennial ball. Capt. Balls wife was Mary
Randolph. grandniece of John Randolph
of Roanoke. ard cousin OF President Har.
rison. They iave three daughters-Mary
Randolph. Landon. and Mamie Fairfax
and two sons, Mason Ball, Paynaster, and
Randolph Ball. Surgeon q. 8. N. Miss
Lsndon Ball 10 the beauty of the family and
both the gentlemen in their naval uniforms
make fine appearance. The father, Cap.
tain George w. Ball. owns great many
herlooms, both of the Washington and Ball
families, including tables, portraits, etc. 1t
will be mistake to ignore the claims of
this particular branch of Washington's kins.
people, az they are really the nearest to him
by blood. 1t will be remembered that
Washneton's mother was Mary Ball.-NY.
Sun
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

CASE CONTINUED Gross, the ne.
gro who murdered an old colored woman
NANCY Lee) near Bayly's Cross Roads in
January last and buried her body in ma
nure pile, was arraigned for trial in the Fair
fax county court Yesterday, and through his
counsel, Messrs Thomas and Sangster, en-
tered plea of not guilty and elected to
have his case tried in the circuit court OF
that county. which convenes on the second
Monday in June. Cross was brought into
court heavily ironed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17
LOCAL MATTERS

81. section rain, warmer weather, easterly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

VJRGINIANs AT THE CENTENNIAL.-Ad
jutant General Mcdonald has Issued an or.
der accepting the offer of the following com.
panies to take part in the military exercises
at the centeupia! celebration in New York
or the 30h inst. Company G, First regi-
ment; companies and E. Second regiment;
companies F and K. Third regiment com.
panes A, B, D. E and F, Fourth regiment;
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues; Bate
ries A and B, First battalion of artillery and
troop A, First battalion OF cavalry. Col.
II. G.. Hudgins, of the Fourth regiment Is
assigned to the command of these troops
during their stay in New York The Rich
mord troops and company K of the Third
regiment vii! be joined in this city by the
Alexandria Light Infantry (Co. F, Third
reemeni) and will proceed by the Penpayl-
vania railroad to New York. The other
troops will go by the most convenient lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

THE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD met to-day
aud confirmed the appointment of Dr.. j. w.
Bancroft to fill the vacancy caused ny the
death of Mr.. w. W. Palmer, of Arlington
district. The levy for school purposes was
fixed at % cents on the 800 for Arlington
district; As for Washington and 0 for JET
ferson. The teacher of the school over
Johngton's store was notified to close that
school till another room could be secured.
This action is the result of ball having re-
Gently been held in the building at which
much disorder prevailed. The board de-
cided to hereafter observe as school holidays
all legal holidays.
to order an election for school purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

Inc Preshytery met at $50 o'clock this
l'fnng and was opened with devotional
exercises ed by Rev A. B. Darlington. The
laOes OF yesterday were read and ap-
Eoved. The printed minutes of the fall
meeting end Of he called meeting Feb. 14sh,
NV vera read and approved.
communication from the faculty OF Lin.
ylIa CONVERSELY, Oxiord, Pa, though Rev
fAues /. Smith, stated clerk OF the Synod of
Virginia, was directed to be answered by
u! stated clerk of the Presbytery. thanking
.ae faculty for their Offer TO educate ten
!Oung colored men TO be recommended by
we ifeshytefies of the Synod of Virginia.
aaa the churches of the Presbytery were di
'sued TO complete the histories of their or
saIzat'on, aud forward the same at their
g ~ T convenience 10 Rev. ]. A. Waddell,
- me chairman Of the Synod's histori-
cal Committee
= communication for Rev Edward Esls,,
49, " MAS reported iothe following committee:
n a. =, fltz'r, A. B Carrington, John Irvine
sla Wa Dinwiddje.
- a. D. VaJungton, from the committee on
i1 =. church, reported the payment
TUG committee Of the debt on the build
-, ,ts aud Its dedication to the worship of God,
, sa' ue BOW holds services there regularly,
in inv u 'Hnt The little to the property now rests
, - 'ue Southern Presbyterian Church. This
charged. ~ ''"" Wv ''''''''' "'7
fo memorlals were adopted il regard to the
Tpt aH - !, brethren, Ray. A. NJ. Hershey and
'eV. Robt. s. Bell.
p. An Interesting sermon was preached by
4'e 5y Walter II. iiobestscn
night at o'clock a meeting will bs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

PERsoNAL.-Rev. VIM. Dinwiddie will
preach at the First Presbyterian Church to.
morrow night.
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
Morris Lippman, of Philadelphia, and Miss
Ida Echberg. daughter of Isaac Eichberg,
esq, of this city, which is to take place at
the synagogue here on the 30th.
Among those In attendance upon the ses-
sion of the Presbytery of the Chesapeake
is DR.. W. W. Williamson, formerly of this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

THE OPERA HoUsE.-Mr. John Wild and
his own company will appear at the Opera
House to- morrow night In themualcei come
dy Running Wild. ThesNew York Sun
saws: Running Wild is not much of pro-
duction in itself but 1t affords number OF
opportunities which Mr.. Wild and the viva.
cious members Of his company made good
use of The are some really good points
about the play, the principal aim OF which
is to elicit continued bursts OF merrlment
It also contains some good specialties and
pleasing music.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-17

TEg PREsBYTERY OF CHESAPEAKE met in
The First Presbyterian Church last night.
and after sermon by tho retir-
INK Med iator. the Rev. Vim S. White,
va constituted with prayer. There were
Present slX ministers and nine ruling elders
Rev. Walter II. Robertson. of Warrenton,
was elected Moderator Reva. VIM. Din.
T!ddie, D, d., and ]. l. Vance we're elected
temporary clerks On motion, it Yves re.
solved that thu hours of Preshytery ne from
yoO = m, to | p M, from p. M, to 5p. M,
from SPIN, to $50 M and that on Wednes
Gay night at S p m., Foreign Missions
De 'he order of the day, the programme to
consist Of report from the Presbytery's
Committee on missions and an address from
Asv' A J Shopoti, late missionary to Bul.
sAF,s The meeting was closed with prayer
Oy Rev A. B. Darlington.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-18
ATABERhAcLeiN ASHES,
The Famous BROOKLYN Tabernacle
I}urued,

The famous Brooklyn Tabernacle, of
which Rev. II. Dewitt Talmage, ID. d., Is
pastor, was on Sunday the 18th, Tor the
second time in its history, totally destroyed
by tire. AT ;l5 o'clock In the morning a
policeman discovered flames issuing from
the small windows over the main entrance,
and rushing to the nearest signal-box sent
in an alarm. The iiremen found the hre
had assumed large proportions, and ad-
ditional alarms, calling all available appar-
atus, were at once sent in. IL became
evident that the edifico was doomed to
destruction. 1t burned like IA finder box
and in an hour was heap OF ruins.
The origin OF the fire is unknown. The
sexton denies the rumor that fires had
been lighted the night before in the fur
naces and thus explodes the defective tue
theory. Edison's men were In the building
until 8 80 the day before arranging new
electric plant and it is thought that dur
ing the thunder shower which prevailed
during the night lightning had been car
ried into the building by the wires they IN
troduced and which ran around the gal
lery about on level with where the fiames
were first seen.
The loss on the church building, includ
ing the organ, which was one OF the finest
In the country, is 100000, on which there
is an insurance of 1929, 40. 1t is said TO be
covered by insurance on u number OF com
panies. The building was OF fourteenth
century gothic architecture, and was dedl
Gated February %, 1874. IL was OF brick
with stone trimmings, with "a frontage OF
$50 feet and depth of ll3 feet, to
which had recently been added an ex-
tension sixty feet wide and twelve deep.
The seating capacity was $500, and it w s
always July taxed at the sunday services.
The previous Structure, which w built
of corrugated iron, was destroyed by fire
on Sunday morning, December %, 1872.
That fire was also OF unexplained origin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-18
CHINA VS.. ENGLISH.
Probability Of an Animated Discuss
ion Between Them.

Great Britain has brought pressure to
bear upon the G. madam government for
the purpose of inducing the abandonment
of the policy of taxing Chinese on entering
the country. The present law is that every
Chnaman, on entering Canada, must pay a
tax of $50. This regulation is irritating To
the Chinese government and il is welr
known that they threatened Great Britain
for the act. Great Britain has vast inter
ests in China, and. 10 avoid suffering
vicariously for the sins of Canada, she is
endeavoring TO get the $50 tax abrogated.
Capt Clayson, commander of the coast
guard of the Chinese navy, says there is no
doubt that the Chinese government feels
very sore against both Canada and the
United States for their treatment of China
men. Whether China will take active
measures to retaliate against these coun
tries he is not at liberty to say There is
no doubt about her power. The army and
navy are better drilled and equipped than
the outside world has any idea of, and are
becoming more perfect all the time. For
eign officers are TO be found in all branches
OF the service. Her resources in money
and men are seemingly unlimited, and any
power with whom she quarreled would
have to put up with whatever treatment
she melted out TO them. England had be
come aware of this and was making siren
uous endeavors TO remove the only cause
for trouble that ever existed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-10-18
Patriarchs Militant Officers.

The Patriarchs Militant and Oddfellows
held their celebration in Detroit Oct. 9.
The prizes for canton drill were awarded
TO AMI Arbor first, Coldwater second, Bay
City third. In the sword drill contest n
II. Wilder, Grand Rapids, was given first
prize, Adrian Yates, Grand Rapids, second,
and A. Grove, Grand Rapids, third.
The following officers were e ected and
installed by the Patriarchs Militant; First
regiment A. Setterberg, Detroit, colonel;
John Watkins, ST Johns, Lieutenant col
onel. Second regiment-W. +. Wiselogal.
Muskegon, colonel Adrian Yates, Grand
Rapids, lieutenant colonel. Third regi-
ment-A Mines, Co.dwater, colonel; &. r..
Rug gles, lieutenant colonel II. A. Willett
of Detroit was elected MAJOR of the first
battalion of the First regement, and Jas.
McFarlane OF Bay City ma or of the sec
ond b Ittaion. A. A. Raven, Grand Rap
ids, is major of the first battalion OF the
Second regiment, and George Davis, Ian
sing. and George j. Kline majors of the
first and third battalions of the Third
regiment.
The Oddfellows elected A. Cruikshank
of CharievoiX, grand patriarch; +. II.
Whitney of Lansing, grand scribe II ar.
rison Soule of Ann Arbor, treasurer; Jas.
Dean of Detroit, high priest; w. w. Owen
of Muskegon, and T.. X. Root of II lainw ell,
wardens; James NJ. Crosby OF Springport,
representative to grand lodge. The de
gree of chivalrY was conferred on l.. Il.
Loyeless of Big Rapids, and James a.
Dean Of Detroit.