Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-09-22

M SchiSS Cut.cu a tuouieI oolio' *
feet long ard IL feet diameter. having
| three furnaces, vii supply the power. Ihe
boiler Ia enveloped In magnolia covering,
/ and Il is tested to so pounde working pres
sure The eide wheels are 10 feet diameter
and u feet face, with "a buckets. In the
hold uf the boat are accommodations for the
crew. refreshment bar and freroom. The
main deck, like that Of the boat the Column
bia will replace has double wagon way,
| hsnked on each side by saloons for ladies
and gentlemen, and the engine-room be-
tween che wagon-ways The saloons have
sests finished In cherry. and pure white
walls. The saloons on the upper deck have
been finished with taste. Cherry pilssters
between the windows, which are on weights,
and the gilt and pink moldings serve to give
cheerful aspect. Outside blinds Unnatural
white pine render comfort from the sun.
The stationary seats are finished In birch
and cherry. and give all the accomm odstion
needed for 400 passengers. Two staterooms
will furnish necessary privacy for families or
sick persons. From the captains stateroom
on this deck, stairway leads to the hurri-
cane deck, at either break of which are Or
cular pilot-houses. The saloons are lighted
by bracket lamps OF handsome design end
heated throughout by steam. Two metal
lie ifeboats and the regulation supply Of
life-preservers are on hand. The walking
beam Is covered with skylight. doing the
double of protecting 1t from weather aud
minimizing danger. The Columbia will be
put On the line about the time OF the open
log OF the new ferry house.
FAIRFAX DEMOCRATs.-At a mass meet
ing OF the democratic voters Of Fairfax Coun-
EaIa ba q
number we're present, aud the following del
egates and alternstes we're selected to attend
the convention to be held on the 8h OF Ooto-
her to nominate candidate for the State
Senate from this District:
Delegates-A. c. Landstreet, W. g. Moore, 3.
W. Gailsrd A. G. Hutchinson, ]. NJ. Follin, B.
J.. Harrison, Alfred Leigh, B. Simpson, P. P.
Thomas F. g. Mayhew. George Fl. Burke, John
T. Fairfax, j. D. Brush, G. K. Pickett, Georg,
AuId, B. y; Donohoo, B. ". Moore. B. Kenyon H
G. Smith, w. 8. Smoot. At large. James NJ. Love.
Alternstes-Dr. N. B. hewitt, Robert Wiley, A.
J. Bsllenger, H. F. Bixler, William Besle, 8. A,
Wrenn, Edward Harrison L. G. Lynn, George P.
Wright, 3. B. Buckley, M. d. Hall, Ira W. Adams,
P. M. Edmonds, N. Weir, Thomas Terrett, DR..
W. P. Moncure J. r. Powell, W. 81. Bowman, w.
s. Taylor and B. Johnson.
& resolution was unanimously adopted
instrucing the delegates to vote fer Cap ain
CsouIS6 q H1uSuUhCu OuUEt "eIC
made by Hon. r W. Moore, Capt Mush-
bach. B. F. McVe!gh, epq, and R G. Trip
lstt, esq the nominee for the House Of Del
egates from Fairfax county.
RBCaAB1rE FAIR.-Tbe following is the
standing vote at the close of the fair for the
benefit of Virginia Tent of Rechabt-s up to
last night:
u1o
May Jsvius, 8; Miss Abbie Brewer, 2; Miss Mary
Hepburn, s.
Lsdy's Diamond Ring-Mrs. Lydia Murray, 8;
Miss Annie Brill, 2.
Rochabite Pin-Fred Walker 10; J. F. Reed, /
Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Pin-W F. Lyles,
Fircman'a Pin-F. L. Entwislo, 3; B. M. Lsth-
am. George W. Petty, q Capt Webster, 1.
Odd Fellows Ring-Ed ward Mea1e, 8 l.. NICK.
Divine, 3 George T. Prics, 1 K. T. Cook, g.
Telegraph Operators Pio-H #. Floyd, W.
B. Callshsn, /; Charles F. Thompson, 3 H.
Fisher 8; II. G. Utllouan, 1 :; s Foltz, 1 Richsrd
Purcell John Duncan, a.
Tbs fair was largely attended last night,
numbers from Washington and elsewhere
oeog present. Tomorrow rieht there will
be drill by members OF Eagle Tent of
Washington.
EMUsEM ENTs TON Sawyer" the four act
coined, GI8ma will be presented st the Opera
House tonight. The Chicago Herald says: III
You have the blues, feel bsG anywhere, and want
something to arouse your circulation, go and SEQ
Will Z. Burton and his excellent company Of
comedians in the great farcica comedy tom Saw
| yer" now playing to big business. Caro- Will
leave your soul like cat going under harm after
| rat"
Whom BARLEY Csmbelps "Whte Slave WAS
brought out at Harris Bijon theatre IN Washing
Tor last light that house contained what was pro-
1 Its n ha
persons from this city being in the audience Ths
| comedy clement and the opponents of plantation
life are in much the ssme old hands, although
Milt Bsrlow's face out of minstre sy seoms peca
| liar The entire csst won frequent and hesrty
applause, The utual matinees are scheduled for
the week, together with the regular performances
DSATHs.-D;. Alban s. Payne, former
we'll known physician o! Markham, Eau
quler county, died on Saturday night last ar
the aeyInm 81 Sssunton, where he was taken
few weeks since.
Mr.. Wallace Phillips wellknown and
prominent citizen Of upper FsUquier county,
died Mt his home near Pleasant Vale on
Sunday last
CHURCH RBPAIBs.--The repairs to toe
Fsss Baptist Cnuech Sunday School rooms
have been completed at s coat OF about $500,
and those rooms are DOS fitted up very
handsomely. On Sunday last about g 100
was raised by the congregation for the pro-
posed repairs to the church, which repairs
will he begun at an early day. Since Sun
las this amount has been further increased
THE GRoCERs The Gsocers' Association
met last night and elected Mr.. w. E. Fem
da' collector and attorney for the assccia.
e.
! the position. Snme OF the members submit
tee their delinquent lists which were read
and afforded much amusement to all pre-
sent.
| NJ OTlCE-l regretfully announce to the pubic
~ OF Alexandria and vicinity my resignation of
the highly appreciated situation as manager of the
dancing academy for Prof. Kapan, on account of
business engagements Respectfully yours.
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