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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14
DRY GOODS.
WHAT SHALL WE BUY


This absorbing question be readily answered in part
BY visit establishment and inspection of the varied
stock of useful and attractive articles which exhibit
In our department of goods for the furnishing and beau
vnq of the home we than usually well equipped.
For the more expensive class of gifts we mention scovered
elder down Quilts sillcovered down Pillows, satncovefed
down Quilts and Pillows chenille velour and damask Liable
and Stand Covers Towels for Towels for decoration
Tray Covers Dressing Table Scars Doles Napkins liable
Linens soft eecy Blankets from the moderate priced and use
full the fine products of the California and Minnesota looms
Good Comforts from 75c each Rugs in all sizes
and qualities Fur Rugs wool and fur Carriage Robes Art
Squares and Carpets.
Dainty little Fur Robes for the little lined silk and
sanes and covered either with selected goat angora
sheep skins, in prices from So to S.
A large line of Travelling Bags from the cheapest to the
really handsome club and Gladstone eatencd goods Prices
range from soc to So and ST. Umbrellas from sI.25 So
The neverfalng demand for Handkerchefs finds supply
fully up requirements many choice goods from the
useful hestitced SC the really choice embrod
ries ranging price from 25c SI25 each Nice handker
chiefs in fancy boxes Silk Handkerchlets All classes OF
gentlenens handkerchies
largest variety we have had stock Tecks Pus Four
nIands Ascots &C.; also fancy and plain SuSpende and
all kinds of Shirts and Underwear.
Pocket Books Card Cases. Ladies and Gentlemens Kid
Cloves urtopped Cloves and lined undessed Kid Gloves
The celebrated Centemeri Glove at New York prices.
Cloaks and Fur NIus many varieties and at low prices
This season we have added full line of Fancy Screens
Wood Screens in cherry oak and white enamel with drapees
suitable japanese Folding Screens paper and cloth prices
ranging from 75c to SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

SENT ON FOR CoURr-Lewis Jack
son. one of the colored men suspected
oil firing the shot through Sefer Blouse's
s4loon window on Monday night, was
arragned before Mayor Strauss this
morning, and sent on for court. The
circumstances connected with this mys
FERROUS shot were published Yesterday.
Much complaint is made by people liv-
ing in the ncighborhood of the disorder
which. il is said. is chronic Whereabouts,
so much so that some are seriously
contemplating moving to more sedatc
localities. Numbers, both white and
black. are be seen daily and nightly
lettering about that section, and who,
when not disorderly, engage in butioon-
TX and ribaldry which is IN annoyance
to sober-minded people. 1t is alleged
that the scenes which have for
wears been enacted in the neighbour
hood of the Washington and Ohio Rail-
road have been transferred to upper
King street. If this is correct, prompt
measures should be taken to purify the
atmosphere Immediately, as upper
King street is naturally choice local
ity Tor dwellings, and being near the
depots would be preferred by people
who desire to live here and work IN
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At 4 regular mcctin. of the Board of Alder
men held December 18th. 1892, there were
present:
VIM. II. Marbury, esq President. and
McssrS. Lindsey, Burke. Hinkcn, Bryant and
Lcadbeater.
In response to a resolution of Council pass
ed October 25th. 1892, i'll regard 10 the prob
able cost of having the gas lambs lighted at
the intersections ut which there are no cleo
tric lights Ia, Committee on Light reported
that it would cost about $12 per lamp per
anuum, independent of lighting and keeping
lsmps in order.
An ordinance granting the right Of way TO
the Richmond and Danville Railroad Com
pany i'll certain streets i'll the city of Alexan-
dra, Va, was read three times and passed by
% vote OF ayes q. noes none.
The President appointed Mr.. Hinkcn on
the Committee on General Laws in place of
Mr. J. 5. L. Thompson who is unable 10 serve
by being unavoidably absent from the city.
4 resolution was adopted that when Coun-
Gil adiourns tonight it be to meet on the sec
ond Tuesday in January 1893.
The following were received from the Com
m)n Council and their action concurrcd i'll;
viz An ordinance 10 provide for the crca-
ton of the office and the election of a city
engineer. to define his duties and powers and
10 abolish the office of City Surveyor; also
the communication from Miss S. Stuart ask
ing an appropriation of 81 600 for tho COM
pletion of the Infrmary building; also the
report of the Finance Committee in the mat
ter of w. p. Graves VS.. il. Strauss. Mayor;
also the resolution appropriating six hundred
dollars to the fire department for the purchase
of new plugs and placing same in proper ord
err and for work done and material furnished
,I,.,n
communication from the Haskin Wood Vul-
canizing Company asking to be relieved of
the ground rent OH the Pioneer Mills from
August Sd to October 10Th, 1892.
The action of this board in granting the
right of way to the r. & ID. r. r. Co. in GER
tain streets in the city, was on-concurred in
by the Common Council, and the action of
the Common Council in referring the matter
to the Committee on Streets was concurred in.
The board then adjourned.
Tcstc NJ. p. VINCENT, Clerk.
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and tie United States had once given
notice that If there was not a proper
roadway there the government would
discontinue the the use Of gas at the
light house
Mr.. Reed thought an amendment
would adjust the matter.
Mr.. Mushbach moved to refer the
whole matter TO the committee
on streets. He said the bill
was not in shape in which
Councilmen could vote intelli-
gently upon it. He was not prepared to
vote himself for he did not know what
he would he voting for. He had, in
order to oblige some gentlemen, voted
for a $1,000 sewer about which he knew
but little at the time.
Mr.. Uhler: That has no bottom.
Mr.. Mushbach: Yes, it is built on
mud. He and Mr.. Kraft had looked
at the work before it was covered up
and they had seen that two squares
were laid on the mud and dctritus that
had accumulated in the marsh. and the
remainder of the way was laid on two
inch plank. He had never intended TO
vote The construction of such a sewer
and hereafter he wanted to see exactly
what a measure meant before he voted
for it.
As only IL members were present
and y would be. needed to pass the
ordinance.
Mr.. Reed said he would send after
Mr.. Strider, so as TO secure two-thirdS
attendance
1t was, however, agreed after Mr. S.
arrived to refer the ordinance and
when measure had been prepared ac-
ceptable to the committee then to call
Il meeting of the board to consider it.
The board then adjourned till the
second Tuesday in January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14
COMMON COUNCIL.

At a regular meeting of the Common Coun-
ell of the city of Alexandria, Va, held De
ccmber 18th, 1892 there were present:
Hubert Snowdcn, esq, President, and
Mcssrs. Aitcheson, Fisher, Kraft, Jones. Bal
lenger, Mushbach, Harrison, Davis, Stridcr
Uhlcr, and Smoot.
In the matter of w. P. Graves the Finance
Committee reported that the Auditor be au
thorizcd TO draw his warrant in favor of W.
p. Graves for $21S5S in settlement of his
claim against the schooner Strann, Capt. Mar
shall, which report was adopted by the follow
ing vote Aycs-Sfcssrs. AitcheSon, Fisher,
Kraft, Ballenger, Harrison, Davis. Uhlcr,
Smoot and Mr.. President-9. Noes-nonc.
Mr.. Mushbach at his request was excused
from voting.
An ordinance to provide for the creation
of the office OF. and the election of City En-
gineer to define his duties and powers and 10
abolish the office OF City Surveyor was. re-
fcrrcd to the Committee on General Laws
Mr. Davis gave notice that he would ut the
next meeting of Council introduce bills pro-
viding for 20 inch sewer on Henry street
from Cameron 10 Orcnoco. east and west side,
and for grading Queen, Princess, and 0ronoco
streets, from Henry to West.
A communication from Miss s. Stuart. Pres
ident of the Circle of Kings Daughters of AL
cxandria and vicinity and others, asking
Council to appropriate 81 900 to complete an
| addition to the 1ntiruary, was referred to the
Finance Committee.
resolution appropriating 5000 for the
Fire Department to purchase fire plugs and
material used in placing the same and for
work already done, and material furnished
by the Alexandria Water Company, laid over
at last meeting, was taken from the table and
passed by the following vote: Ayes-Mcssrs.
Aitchcson, Fisher, Kraft, Jones, Ballenger,
Mushhach, Harrison, Davis, Uhcr, Smoot and
Mr.. Presidential. Nocs-nonc.
The following were received from the Board
Of Aldermen and their action concurrcd in,
viz:
4 resolution that when Council adjourns
tonight it be to meet on the second Tuesday
in January '93 also the report of the Com
mttee on Light in reference to the cost of
placing gas lamps at the intersection of streets
where there are ne electric lights.
An ordinance granting the right Of way 10
the Il. & d. Z. f. Co. in certain streets, in the
city of Alexandria, was received from the
Board of Aldermen, their action non con-
Cured in, and the ordinance referred to the
Committee Oh Streets.
An order to ne Committee on Light to place
gas lamps o. certain cross streets, was laid
over.
A communication from the IIaskin Wood
Vulcanizing CO., asking to be relieved of a
ground rent, amounting to $21O.9o on the
Pioneer Mills, was referred to the Committee
OH Finance.
The board then adjourned.
Tcstc: JNO. T. JOHNSON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

DEATH OF Mrs. AsHRY.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Gregory Ashby, wife Of Col.
Turner Ashby, in ante bellum days post
master of this city, died last night from
progressive paralysis OF the throat.
The deceased was the daughter of The
late William Gregory, so well known
to all our older citizens, and was a lad.
OF a gentle and quiet spirit, whom TO
know was to esteem. She passed
through life with helping hand ex-
tended to those she found battling with
the mistortunes of life and carried
with her the Sunshine of JOY into
every company she entered. While
those to whom she was allied by ties
deeper than those of friendship will
miss her most, her large and extensive
acquaintance who had ever held her in
deserved esteem, will realize her de-
cease with sincere sorrow. Col. Ashby.
who is now On octogcnarian, and whose
locks have long since been silvered by
the hand of Time, has the sincere SYM
pathy ofhis many friends and acquaint-
ances in this crushing sorrow, as have
the other members of his house
upon which the sable mantle now
hangs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

ABscoNDED.--A detective arrived
here yesterday in quest ola young man,
the son of Il prominent merchant Of
Danville, Va, who abscondcd from
home few days since, taking with him
large sum of money belonging to his
father 1t is known that he was ac-
companied as far as this city by wom-
an, one of the demi monde, and though
their domicile has not been located
here, yet female acquaintance of the
woman has been ascertained TO be in
the city, and as she may be a party cog
infant TO the embeZzlemcut, an inter
esting denouement is looked for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

SUIT For DIvoRCE.-Mrs. Mary L..
Dillingham; yesterday applied to the
Washington divorce court for q release
from her husband, Lieut.. Albert c. Dill
l.ngham. of the L. :. Navy. Both par
ties to Il e suit are well-known in this
CITY. where Mrs. d. now resides.
The bill for divorce was filed by Mrs.
Dillingham; lawyer, Mr.. X. Ross Per-
~ but the papers were kept from the
inspection OF any one but the attorneys
Interested. Lieut. Dillingham; is aboard
snip. He stirtcd six months ago on a
cruise with the training ship Ports
mouth. 10 which he was assigned, and
which is now i'll port in New York
harbor.
Friends of the family say that their
y2aration had been agreed upon more
tia,n a year ago by the husband and
wife. and that they had lived apart by
mutual consent they believed that
TN, bill for divorce had been planned
for when the staluary time necessary
10 sue ON the ground of dcsertion,
which Is two years, had expired. but
that the charge Of desertion concealed
something Sravcr behind it,
\ Washington paper says:
The scandal has been much in evil
ltuce in the past. In 1880 Lieut.. Dill
iiu.hmm kept house with his family
al 2024 \ street northwest, in the most
fashionable section. Since he gave up
The house, and the strained relations
between the couple became a matter OF
general comment, neither the Lieuten-
aut nor Mrs. Dillingham; has moved SO
much in Society as before these paration.
Lieut. Dillingham; has been in the
navy since the war, although he is not
50 old rs that term of service would
mpy, having began his career when
Young. Heis member OF the Metropol
tan and the Army and Navy Clubs.
Mrs. Dillingham;, who WAS Miss Min
mic Davis. daughter of Gen John Davis
who resides in this city, is handsome
and highly cultured lady. who has al
ways been popular in society. They
have one son, who is about seventeen
years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The Board of Directors of the First
National Bank at its meeting to-day
donated 500 to the Alexandria lniirm-
airy.
The steamer Wakefield has returned
from Baltimore where she went ior re-
pairs after The recent accident to her
steam chimney.
Gen. Washington died ninety-threee
years ago to-day. His death occurred
at Mount Vernon, on Saturday, the
14th Of December, 1899.
The employees of Portner's brewe Y
have been notified by the police to be
on the lookout for dog which has
been acting suspiciously and which it Is
feared has gone mad.
A dog caused some excitement among
people on King street near Washington
this morning. 1t was subsequently
learned that the animal was not suffer
ing from hydrophoba.
An ordinance to create the office of
City Engineer and to abolish the office
Of City Surveyor was introduced in the
City Council last night and was refer
red to the committee on general laws.
A petition from the trustees of the
Alexandria Iniirmary asking for an APP
preparation of $1,000 to complete the
Infirmary building was referred to the
finance committee of the City Council
last night.
A dispatch from Prescott, Ariz., says:
"a gold brick, valued mt 50 500, was re-
Gently shipped East through the Bank
of Arizona. 1t came from the Virginia
Mining Companys Yarnell mill and
mine" This is the company which
owned the old Tiger Mine and in which
number of persons i'll this city and Vi
entity are interested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

Royal ARcANUM.-At regular
meeting of Alexandria Council. Royal
.trcanum, held last night, the following
officers were elected Past Regent, h.
W. Arnold Regent, Geo UhIer; Vice
Regent, d. II. Appich; Orator, c. w.
lIillan Secretary, Jas. f. Alexander
Treasurer. Thos Moss; Collector, 2. H..
sullivan; Chaplain, J. X. p. Lash !;
Guide, Fred. Schneider; Warden, d..
Ruben sentry. J. 7. Sweeney Repre-
sentative to Grand Council, r. w. Ar
mold alternate. II. X. Field. Trustees,
J. J. Jameson, a. G.. Uhler and +. +.
Downham. \ committee on banquet,
TO be given the Pad Tuesday in Janu-
airy. was appointed, rs was also com
mittee to ascertain the cost of endow-
ing ward or cot in the Alexandria In
Urinary -Four applications for mem
bcrShip were received. The Council Is
in most llourishing condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

ORDINANCE REFERRED.-As will be
seen, an ordinance granting the right of
way to the Richmond and Danville
Railroad Company to extend their
Union street track from the foot of
Franklin street TO South street, or
Hunting creek shore, in order to con-
meet with the Washington, Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Railroad, was pre-
sented to Council last night. The Al.
dermen passed the ordinance unanim-
ously but it hung in the Common Coun-
ell and was referred to The committee
on streets. As the railway company is
anxious to build the extension as soon
as possible, and as the next regular
meeting of Council will be on the %
Tuesday in January, it is said meet
inc will be called for tomorrow night
10 consider the report of the committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

PREPARING For CHR!sTMAs.-Thc
King street merchants have filled their
windows with seasonable goods. The
contectioners and toy dealers, of course,
attract the attention Of the younger
generation most, and all the day long
and part of the night the young OF both
races male and female, can be seen
huddled in groups and treading on
each others toes while studying the
mechanism of the thousand and one
contrivanccs for their amusement. Our
merchants have fine stocks of such
things from supplciacks to steamboats,
and locomotives, while the confection-
ers are stocking their windows with all
the new and many of the old wrinkles
in the way of peppermint candy bask-
cts and walking sticks, sugar ROSTERS,
cats. dogs. horses and, in short, repre-
sensations Of most of the lower order OF
creation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14
DRY GOODS.

.0PPoRTUNITY is a good g,
Y thing, and no sensible
person, not even the small
boy,ever misses a good chance.
There are opportunities eX-
isting now for people to Sc
cure bargains, and the chance
may not present itself agar
for a long time. All we ask is
that you will call and compare
our goods and prices befor
buying. We claim that o.
goods are the finest and mos
varied ever shown in this city
and we challenge competition
in both quality and price.
We wish to especia " cali
your attention to our Dress
Goods stock, which comprises
all the newest WeaVcS 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
(1) case, 5000 yards, of assert
ed Aprons and Dress Cling
hams at 61lc, regular Ioc
goods.
The season of the year is
now upon US when housekeep-
ers who anticipate beautifying
their homes with an appro-
pirate floor covering are ask
ing themselves where to find
the variety of styles and pat
terms of Carpeting, etc, at the
right prices. We can answer
by inviting you to our Carpet
Department, where you will
find we have surpassed all for
mer efforts, and can safely say
we can suit the most fastidious.
ISAAC EICHBERG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

l HAVE been great sufferer from catarl h
for over ten years had it very bad, could
hardly breathe Some nights | could not
sleep and had In walk the floor. | purchased
Elys Cream Balm and am using it freely, 1t
is working Il cure surely. ! have advised
several friends to use it, aud with happy re-
suits iii every case. 1t is the medicine above
all Others for catarrh, and it is worth its
weight in gold l thank God l have found Il
remedy can use with safety and that does
all that is claimed for it. 1t is curing my
dcafness.-B. w. Spcrry, Hartford, Conn.
dol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

\ DESERTED MARKET-The rainy
and dismal weather had q depressing
effect in and around the Market House
this morning. The country market was
almost deserted by both sellers and
buyers. 4 few punches of fish hung
limp ard dripping from one or two
stalls. On the outside of the enclosure
a solitary bull calf, which bleated in
ccssantly, was about the only thing to
remind one that market was being
held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

11th-st. buiding-Druggists sundries,
Jcwelry Leather Goods, Fans. Stationery,
Dress Trimmings. Buttons. Notions, Soaps,
Optical Goods, Cutlery. and Silver Ware.
First anncx-Mens Furnishings.
Second anncx-LaceS, Vcilings, Embroide-
ries, Ladies Nccliwcar, Knitted Underwear,
and Hosiery.
11th-st. annex-Ribbons, Silks, yelvcts,
Innings and Gloves.
1Oth-st building Colorcd Dress Goods and
Handkcrchiefs.
Annex to 10th-st. building-Black Dress
Goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14
False ECONOMY

Is practiced by people who buy inferior
articles of food because cheaper than
standard goods. Infants are entitled to
the best food obtainable. 1t is fact
that the Gail Borden Eagle" Brand
Condensed Milk is the best infant food.
Your grocer and druggist keep it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

POLICE REPoET-Last night was
rainy and cool until about half-past two
O'Clock. Three prisoners and one loGg-
er wele at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of
the following cases
Lewis Jackson, colored, arrested by
Officer Bremen, on suspicion of break
inc a pane of glass in Sefer Blouse's sa-
loon, was held.
a white man, arrested by Officer
VIM. Webster, for being drunk and dis
orderly. was dismissed.
Two white men, both of whom were
charged with assault, were fined, re-
spectivcly $3.50 and 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

AUTOMATIC CIGAR STAND.-One of
the devices of merchant on the Strand
is an automatic cigar stand. The con-
trivance consists OF case made on the
nickcl-in-the-slot plan. When the coin
is deposited the buyer presses lever
and cigar is released
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

MORE CARs.-It is said that another
car for the street service of the electric
railway will arrive here next week, aud
that another fine forty-foot passenger
car for the Mount Vernon division will
also he here within few days, also q
car TO be used for the transportation of
produce from the lower country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

SUIT FOR DAMAGEs-Howard n.
Lindsey, u citizen of Maryland, enter
ed suit in Washington yesterday
against the Producers Dairy Company,
a Virginia corporation doing business
in Washington, claiming $1,000 dam
ages. He sets out that the company
caused his arrest on the charge of steal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

A HEAVY FoG.-A thick fog hung
over the river this morning which rem
dered navigation difficult and danger
Gus. Around the wharvcs but little
animation was noticeable except when
the steamboats, landed their passengers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

NEW FLAG STAFF.-Work on the
new iron flag staff ut the National GEM
etcry is being prosecuted and it is ex-
pectcd the work will be finished i'll
about two weeks. This will prove both
durable and fine ornament to the
ra,nntprN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14
SECOND FLOOR.

t1th-st. buildng-Linens, White Goods
Cottons Domestics Dress Goods, Ready-made
Bed-wear. FlanneIs, and Blankets.
First annex-Shoes Second annex-Alilli-
merry. 8
1Oth-st. building-Scwing Machines, Mus
lin Underwear, Aprons. and Infants Goods.
Annex to 10th-st. building-Corscts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-12-14

A BLIND BEGGAR.-A blind colored
man with placard or his breast an
nouncing his afiliction, and tin cup in
his hand in which he receives the
niekels Of the compassionate. is one
of the fixtures on King street
While no one can pass such an object
of misfortune without experiencing sin
cerc commisscration for his afflicted
fellow being, yet the question why
such unfortunates prefer to roam about
in rags in cold, checrless weather in
stead OF living in warm cheerful insti-
tutions prepared by good people for
such cases, remains to be answered