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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-05
LOCAL BRETITIES.

Counterfeit fyc-dollar notes are in
circulation.
The electric car tracks have been ex-
tended to the local depot.
Mr.. Frank Hall has secured posi-
ton rs conductor on the electric rail
way.
The erection of n hotel in New Alex
andria ii is said will be commenced at
an early day.
In The Corporation Court to-day Mrs.
Willie 4. Butts qualified us guardian of
her FIVE children.
Several car loads Of machinery for
the Deis furniture factory at New Alex
andria have arrived.
The democrats of the First ward ex-
pect to hold meeting at their flag pole
on Windmill Hill on Saturday night.
Mr.. George w. Petty. foreman of the
Hydraulion engine, last night enter
tanned number of his friends at an
oyster roast.
AIr. Winfield Watkins has sold for
Mrs. James Watkins TWO acres of land
in West End to Mr.. W. II. Winston for
81. $50 cash.
Association services will be held dur
ing this wecl, at Trinity Episcopal
Church. Manassas. by Rex. 5. y. Wal
lis. Of Pohicl Church.
Nr. George Hough was yesterday as
saulteI by Il gang of negroes at the
corner of Princess and Royal streets,
who struck him with rocks, badly cut
ting him.
While worllmen were repairing the
roof of Il house on upper King street
this morning they found an old musket
which had evidently been hidden there
during the war.
The case of Howard J. Schneider,
convicted of the murder of his wife in
Washington, has been remanded tenn
porarily to the Criminal Court of the
District Of Columbia.
The y. II. S Lyccum organized
Glee Club of 80 members last night
with Mrs. ]. Brill as leader. This club
will participate in the Columbus cele-
bration on the 18th at the y. NJ. 5. i.
hall.
a Cleveland flag pole was erected at
Haymarket yesterday, and q demo-
cratic barbecue was given there to-day,
after which speeches were made by
Congressman Meredith and O'Ferrall
and by State Senator Moore and others.
The new furniture recently pur-
chased by the School Board has ar
rived. Most OF the desks will be put
up in Peabody building for the white
girls. but some OF them will be given to
the small boys in the old Academy
building.
Edgar F. Thompson has fled a bill in
Washington for divorce from Grace n.
Thompson. whom he married in this
city in November 1855, and he alleges
that his wife deserted him in May, 1890,
and he claims divorce on the ground Of
deseriion.
Master William Vernon last night
between S and o'clock saw horse
walking on the Henry street track in
front of an approaching train. He got
the horse of the track and tried to
to find the owner, but so far has been
unable to do 50.
Last night about IL o'clock = slight
fire occurred in the flour and feed ware
house OF VIM. N. Gait & Co., at the
corner Of First and D streets northwest,
Washington. which resulted in the
death Of one horse and the slight burn
inc of Two others.
Mr.. G. Z. Price will have for sale in market
tomorrow full supply OF salt water tailOrs
trout spots and founders.
Mr. }. T. Cook will have at his stall in the
market west side Of the gate tomorrow q
fine variety Of nice salt water fish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-05

POLICE REpoRT.-Last night was
clear and cool with two prisoners and
three dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF
the following cases:
a. j. Walker, of Washington, and a.
NJ. Thompson, drunk on The streets,
$3.50 each.
A carriage driver, violating police
regulations at the local depot, 81.
Several persons, arrested on the COM
plant of the health officer for throwing
garbage in the street, were fined q
each,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-05

DEATH or LINDEN KENT, ESQ.-Lln-
den Kent, esq. prominent lawyer of
Washington. died about six O'Clock
last evening ut his residence, No, LII
Rhode Island avenue. of heart disease.
Until last Friday Mr. Kent had been III
his usual health On Friday he became
iii. took to his bed and grew rapidly
worse until his death. Mr.. Kent was
about torty-tive years of ace and was
borne in Louisa county. When mere
BOY he ran away from school and joined
the Confederate army. deserved dur
Ing the greater part OF the war, was
taken prisoner ut Sailors Creek. ana
spent six months in i Federal prison.
After his release and the close OF the
war Mr.. Kent attended the Uniyer-
sitv OF Virginia. where he graduated IN
:aw. He was chosen the orator OF his
class and showed there the ability that
distinguished him in after life. lie be
Gan practicug law in this city some
time in 1871. and while here displayed
marked ability. II Will be remember
ed that in lS75a colored man named
Jackson was hanged in the Jail OF this
c;.y !or killing his wife, and that Mr.;
Kent was his counsel He conducted
The defense with marked ability, and
though there was nothing apparently
that The murderer could set up Is 4
plea for cXtenuating circumstance, Mr..
Kent pursued line of defence which
WAS nj the time regarded by older law
,-ers ~ ingenious and original, and
aos.tive indication of his later proml-
nence in the law About seventeen
years AGO he moved TO Washingtonand
NJ once became one Of the most promi
rent members Of the District bar. lie
conducted q great many important
t.asrs before the Navy Department and
committees OF Congress. He was coun-
sci in the ProteuS investigation. the
case of Captain Seltridge and other
noted cases. He was also counsel for
Prof. Enmons in his somewhat sensa-
iona! divorce suit. He was up to the
time of his death the local counsel OF
the Richmond and Danyille Railroad.
He was man of fine appearance, an
eloquent speaker and a lawyer Of pro
aonnced ability. He was also very
prominent in Washington social circles.
He was n member of the board of gov
ernors of the Metropolitan Club and of
the Country Club, and was exceedingly
popular among his many acquaint-
ances. Mr.. Kent leaves Il widow, but
$40 children. His wife was formerly 4
Bliss Montgomery, of New Orleans, and
is a sister-in-law of Senator Gibson, Of
Louisiana. Mr., Kent was as well
known in Alexandria as he was in
Washington. He was the ideal type of
She Virginia gentleman, and the proper
regard he ever manifested for the rights
and feelings of all made him hosts of
friends. The sudden announcement OF
his death. as might have been expected,
has caused sincere sorrow to ali ms
many acouaintanceS here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-05

COUNTY DEMoCRATs.-Waiker school
house. in the county, was crowded last
night by enthusiastic democrats in re-
Spouse to call of the county chairman
for q mass meeting. An organization
was perfected by the election OF a. 7.
Douglas chairman and j. L. Clements
2ec-e,ary. Congressman Z. E. Mere
9th, Capt. Geo. \. Mushbach and ex-
state Senator Walton Moore were adj
vertised to speak, but word was re-
celved from Messrs. Meredith and
Musnbach that it was impossible for
them to be present. so the field was left
open 10 Mr.. Moore, and well did he fill
the hill, speaking for over two hours
lie gave Il complete resume of the DO.
liticai questions of the day. touched
upon the financial and tariff questions
and closed with a complete explanation
and eloquent condemnation of the
Force bill, saying it was che greatest de-
sire of the republican party to pass this
tyrannical law, which meant death to
political liberty and to the democratic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-05

The WATER CoMPANY.-Mr. B.
Wheat, president OF the Alexandria
Water Company. by the authority of
the directors of that company, has en-
gagged Mr.. d. j. Howell to make plans,
&c, for changing the course of the OBJ
iectionable stream which enters the
water companys race. Messrs. Wheat
and Howell went over the ground this
evening and the plains they agree upon
will al once be carried out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-05

RETURNED.-Mr Eusiace c. Dept
iron, whose absence from the city since
Monday coupled with suicidal threat
enings on his part, occasioned much
comment, returned to-day. Mr. De
PutLon denies the published statements
and current rumors of his having fled
from his creditors or abandoned his
wife. He says he is somewhat iinanci-
ally embarrassed and left the city on
Monday to make some monetary ar
engagements with friends in Washing
ton; that he had no idea of remaining
away longer than Yesterday; that ali
rumors Of his abandoning his wife are
false. and that as soon as he learned
his absence was adversely commented
upon he Mt once returned and will
make satisfactory arrangements with
MS creditors. He says he called on the
Commissioner Of Pensions to-day and
informed him OF the facts AS above stat
ed and will at once return TO his duties
in Washington. Mr.. DePutron when
seen this afternoon, was at his fathers
residence in company with his wife,
and expressed himself as gratiiied at
the consideration shown by The Ga
zETrE in the mention Of his absence
from home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-05

FIRE COMPANY MEETING-Tne reg
uiar monthly meeting of the Hydran-
lion s. F. e. Co. was held last night
with Vice President Il. L. Gronau in
the chair. Walter Gobell was elected
secretary pro tenn. The resignation, as
a member, OF II. A. Downham, the sec
rotary of the company, was read and
accepted and vote of thanks was ten
dered him for his efficient services.
Two new members were elected.
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DRY GOODS.
An Outline Of New Fall Stock.

We have many good things the intending
purchasers Of fall goods that only give an advertise
ent an outline of the various attractions and ask you to fill
in the complete picture by paying frequent nspec
ton.
In Dress Goods we were better equipped to meet
YOUR wants The styles are numerous the shadngs varied
and the prices most attractive.
The rage for the popular Storm Serge continues and like
y to continue during the fall and winter There is
nothing desirable stylish for street and the mod
we show full line of standings in Wool Bengalnes or Vel
ours This fabric NEW has handsome silk lusrc and the
general effect of silk dress We show the same weave
silk fabrics Besides these leading popular styles have
we show some desirable novelties in Pads Stripes Plain
Serges Whipcord Serges Broad Cloths &c.
Last season line of popular allwoo fabrics the
general value Of which Soc 571!c This fall
fortunate being able give OF very choice
dark shades in wool goods the attractive price SIZE
per yard
full line of desirable cotton and wool and all cotton dress
fabrics at popular prices.
Our Carpet stock is fully equal to the demand
Our bargain sale during the summer cleaned out all the I'M
desirable remnants &c. and this seasons goods all fresh
and new
Merchant Tailoring stock just in and fully equal any
previous seasons exhibits.
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DEATH OF a VENERABLE LADY
Mrs. Julia Harris, one Of the oldest and
most generally known residents Of tbiS
city, died last night, in the SD year Of
her age. The deceased was the widow
of Mr.. Walter Harris, another we'll
known and esteemed citizen, who
nearly half 4 century ago was keeper
OF the Aims House, and who later con-
Quoted the grocery business on upper
King street, He died shortly after the
war closed, and the subject OF this no
ticc 4 few years later, when her niece,
Mrs. Cornwell. became Keeper OF the
Aims House. associated herself with
her in The conduct Of that institution,
thus resumiug in the evening of her
life the labors and cares OF younger
DAYS. Faithful to every trust, kind
and indulgent to those whom adyer-
sity placed in her care with motherly
Kindness, and gentle patience, she full
filled her earthly destiny, and while
her own household will experience the
most poignant sorrow for her decease,
there are many others, especially
among those who have proven unequal
to the contest in the battle against
chill penury. who will long remember
the kindly offices of the now vanished
hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-05

FIRE ALAIMs.-The alarm about
1870 o'clock this morning was caused
by slight fire in the kitchen OF house
on Queen street, between Pitt and ST.
Asaph. On the way to the fire one Of
the bolts Of the Columbia engine was
broken and me engine rendered I'm
serviceable during the remainder OF the
day. a second alarm WAS sounded
about 100 o'clock this evening caused
by sight fire il the rear OF the house
occupied by Mr.. Loudoun Campbell, on
Wilkes street, near Royal. The fires
were extingpished before much damage
had been done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-05

TIE RIVER TRAVEL is now very
great and many steamers ply between
here and Cone river. Even the creeks
are not neglected. The George Law
runs from Washington to Machodoc
and MadduX creeks. The passengers
on this steamer speak in very compli-
mentary terms of the polite attention
of the officers. The Geo Law is a most
important adjunct to the farmers Of
that section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-05

DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARrERs.-Mr.
T. P. Waters, the lessee Of the old City
Hotel, has rendered the use OF the large
room on the first floor Of that building
to the city democratic committee for
headquarters during the present cam
paign. Mr. Waters mas also agreed TO
paper, fit up and furnish the room free
of cost and to make substantial con-
tribution to The committee to help de-
fray their expenses. The committee
accepted the magnauimous offer Of Mr.
Waters and will open headquarters in
the City HoteI tomorrow night.
instead of in the house square south
tonight as was at first intended.
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FGREMEN's STRIEE.-The alarm of
fire this morning brought out the de
partment, but only few members Of
the two engine companies undertook to
draw the hose carriages to the scene Of
the fire, and none would take the car
riages back to the engine houses. but
left them standing in the streets. Sub
sequently the carriages were hitched
behind wagons and taken home. The
members said they were tired of play
ing horses and had determined not to
draw the hose carriages to fires in the
future Later some of the more con-
sentative members of the companies
urged the others to continue to perform
their duties as firemen till the Fire
Wardens and City Council had decided
to act on their request to furnish them
with horses TO draw their hose car
riages. The wiser counsel prevailed
and matters are now in stdtu qH0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-05

The weather to-day has been cool
and blustery-dccidedly autumnal-and
fires, overcoats and wraps were COM
Portable The temperature was lower
than that of Monday, when there was
slight frost, but there was none this
morning,
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Now G'ry This.

1t will cost you nothing and will surely do
you good, il you have 4 Cough, Cold, or any
trouble with the Throat, Chest or Lungs. Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to give relief.
or money will be paid back. sufferers from
La Grippe found itiGst the thing and under
lis use had 4 speedy ana perfect recovery. Try
q sample bottle at our expense AID learn for
Yourself just how good a thing it is. Trial
bottles free AT c. G. Lemons Drug Store, 604
King Street. Large size soc and 81.
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party. a motion was adopted fixing
Tuesday night next for a meeting TO or
ganize democratic campaign club. \
motion to have barbecue and pole
raising about the last of the month at
BaIlslon, was referred to the campaign
club. After thanking Mr.. Moore for
his able address the meeting adjourned.
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DRY GOODS.
v oodVard & Lotlr0p.
10th, l1th and F sts,, N. W.
OUR LATEST EDITION OF
DRESS GOODS"

Nothing short OF personal visit can con-
vey even an approximate idea OF the GREAT
DRESS GOODS STOCK which has reached
its climax of completeness. Novelties run to
extrcmcs-e1tremes of richness, extremes of
largeness in plaids and figures, and extremes
of softneSs and tinene5s.
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MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK. Oct. 5.-Tiie stock market this
morning opened strong with advances rang
ing from to per cent. The dealings in
stocks were large and well distributed but the
movements in prices later were less uniform
There was very little in the way of news to
affect prices aud the improvement was due to
continued purchases to cover shorts as we'll as
10 buving for the long account.
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MEETINGS.


A GENERAL MEETING Of THE
n STOCKHOLDERS OF THE LAND
AND RIVER IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
Of New Alexandria. Va, will be he'd at 2:30
p III. on THURSDAY. October 18Th, 1892,
at the otics Of said company in Fairfax
county, Va By order of the Board OF Di-
rec,ors. L. w. SPEAR,
sep12 I'm Secretary
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WEATHER PRoBABMITIEs.-For this
section fair. northcrly winds, colder
Thursday morning, warmer by Friday
mcrning.
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DRY GOODS.

OPPORTUNITY is a good
thing, and no sensible
person, not even the small
boy, lever misses a good chance.
There are opportunities eX-
listing now for people to Sc
cure bargains, and the chance
may not present itself again
for a long time. All we asks
that you will call and compare
our goods and prices before
buying. We claim that our
goods are the finest and most
varied ever shown in this city,
and we challenge competition
in both quality and price.
We wish to especially call
your attention to our Dress
Goods stock, which comprises
all the newest weaves and col
orings. We are exceptionally
strong in our IS and soc lines.
Our Black Goods stock is
also bountifully supplied.
In selecting our stock of
Dress Goods we have not
omitted to buy appropriate
trimmings and can supply your
wants with as large a variety
as can be found in stores in
large cities. We have also a
large variety Of wash fabrics,
one especial bargain being one
G) case, 5000 yards, of assert
ed Aprons and Dress Cling
hams at 6Hc, regular zoe
goods.
The season Of the year is
now upon US when housekee :
ers who anticipate beautifying
their homes with an appro-
pirate floor covering are ask
ing themselves where to fad
the variety of styles and pat
terms of Carpeting, etc, at the
right prices. We can answ@f
by inviting you to our Carpet
Department, where you VII
find we have surpassed al TO
mer efforts, and can safely sa;
we can suit the most fasddious.
ISAAC EICHBERG.
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PERsoHAL.-Captain Robert Lee is
spending few days at Ravensworth.
Mr. Jesse Owens formerly of this city, was
here to-day on q short visit
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

EVENING, OCT. >, 1892.
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sun rises tomorrow at G:lS; sun sets
5:42. High water 1:l3 a. m. and 1:4l
d M
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wholesale Prices in Alexandria.

BALTIMORE. Oct. 5.-virginia cOnsols =
do 1O-4Os =: do IS "A! bid.
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III
hardening tendency. Flour is in better de-
mand. but sales are almost entirely confined
- .,.a Gil. and oho;oo ,ot,n+ I'D.
10 soou i'n','S anu 'noi0o p"''n' O'1nu''
Wheat Is tairl y active and steady, prime Is
ore very, hard indeed 70 d;snoso If rance 70.
- -,
day oo 10 ''' 'i''er ioF choicc hih'y long
berry. Corn Is quiet at oo TO Oh, former Tor
&c M chance 10 renort in Butter Potatoes
-. ,,;,Ic,ol IT,.
Unions Vi o'nci Piouucc. "iii'ceu' nay anu
Straw are stronger. Cotton Seed Meal is
higher.
RlrTrNoPE Oct 5-Flou- .foadv and nm
changed Wheat strong No red spot 15;a
75i :Oct 75Ia75l: Dec 7Sja7Ss; Nav Sc
asked steamer No . red 7OIa7O9: Southern
firm: miyed spot 52Ia523 Oct SOL bid wear
4S3oI0. lam Asa asked Southern white ac
five nj 57a5Si yellow dull at SO. Oats
firm: No white Western 3Sa38I: No =
mixed Western 36Ia37. Rye steady and firm !;
No Ga nominally. Hay steady; good to
choice timothy Si4 75aSl5 so. Provisions
steady.
76g May S1i. Corn-Dcc 45!; May AZ.
Oats-33s May 36sa36+. Pork-Oct ,! -;
ian ian ~ % S,o L dn 20 d. Jan io
'''"' w 80 '''' ~ i-'''
Wheat quiet and weak Corn dull and easier.
Pork quiet and firm at $11 90 TO SD 80.
Lard nominal at 80 a.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Oct. Cat
tlc-markct steady: good TO choice steers 81
cows Sla2.4o per 100 lbs. Hogs-marlset
s aoI l9s nd a,n! roiei,on n0
bcavy and butchers w,iybts S:;.15a5' 20
light S5.15a5 60 nor 100 lbs. Sheep-mar
ket strong: natives $3.50a5, Westerns $40
a46o per 100 lbs.
o..
~ htNsio"i M liH ~ eI VG' =
az oio S'oeh IN, cTIn 10 ~ W.
coed 3.a33c medium Babe. common 2a23c
per b. Some 600 Sheep and Lambs were on
the market, with sales as follows: Sheep pa
SIC and lambs 4ia6c per lb. Cows and calves
sold IRON sio 10 sio ecn St'te OF market
-o' ''-- mus u SUN "'-9 soou.
pop-r or .Jry.NDpI. oCr 1900
ote | VI : ~ a, -1-Ht-,. 0G1- =, -22-,
SAILED
str Dennis simmons, WILLIAMSON. y 4, by
Smoot & Co.
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NDUND AL LAklTE on the street Tues
Z day nipht RAY HORSE which the
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Bengaline Hyacienne.

A silk and wool fabric with contrast
ing colorcd silk threads running bay
adere across the face.
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QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET, Oct. A.
At Union stock yards-Some 1371 cattle were
offered and sold rs follows: Best 4aitc,
coed 3!a3ic, medium Babe. common 2a23c
per lb. Some 600 Sheep and Lambs were on
the market, with sales as follows: Sheep pa
&c and lambs 4ia6c per ID. Cows and calves
sold from SIS to !;f5 each. State of market
for all kinds OF stock was good.
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BengaIlne GIace.
Alternating cords of silk aud wool
very handsome.
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CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Oct. Cat
tlc-markct steady; good TO choice steers 50
a5.50 others 81. S5a375, Texans 81 1Oa2 60,
cows Sla240 per 100 lbs Hogs-marllet
strong; rough and common S4.90a5, 10,
good mixed and packers 515a5.35. prime
heavy and butchers weights S1.45a5 20,
light S5.15a5 60 por 100 lbs. Shecp-mar-
ket strong natives $3.50a5, Westerns $40
al 60 per 100 lbs
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PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,. OCT. ., 1892.
SAILED.
Str Dennis Simmons, Williamson. n C, by
Smoot & Co.
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VelOurs Rave.
Serge ground, with tiny stripe of
velvet mingled with hair line Of silk
III contrasting shade.