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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting of the Board of Alder
men held April 1lth, 1893, there were
present:
VIM. II. Marbury, esq, President. and
Mcssrs. Burke, Hinken, Goodrich, Bryant
and Leadbeater
The recommendation of the Committee on
Light for two new benches at the gas works
at Il cost of about $4,000 complete was adopt
ed by vote Of ayes, 6; noes. none.
The petition asking permission to connect
penny Hip with the other cemeteries by a
foot roadway was referred to the Committee
on Public Property.
The request of j. s. Blackburn, with the
consent of adjoining property owners, for
erecting frame building in the rear of his
dwelling house, No. 212 north Washington
street, was granted.
The Committee on Streets reported that it
would cost $50 to put in new pump and
clean out the well on tho corner of Washing.
ton and Gibbon streets, and recommended
that the work be done and the report was
adopted.
The following were received from Common
Council and their action concurrcd in; viz
The report of the Finance Committee upon
petition Of VIM. Ii. Smith, city jailor; also the
notification from his Honor, the Mayor, OF
INC appointment vi DdullSr 1. 1OuuS W lHc
police force also the order for the repair OF
the pump at the corner of Lee and Jefferson
streets also the resolution for conveying to
Emanuel Webb deed releasing all of the
city's right title and interest in certain lot
of ground on Payne street between Wolfe and
Wilkes street upon the payment Of $50; also
the communication from X. Kemper, Superin-
tendent of Public Schools, asking that the city
supplement his salary received from the State
by at least 5000 payable monthly also the
request of Edward Dunn for tho removal of a
house on the southeast corner of Henry and
Cameron streets to lot on Henry between
Cameron and King streets also the commu-
nication from Messrs. Suter and Wheat, with
accompanying map, asking that the grades
between Princess, Oronoco and West streets
and the corporation line on the west be legal.
lied, and that permission be given to make
the roadway on Princess and OronOco streets
66 feet between building lines also the petit
ton for setting back the fences on Franklin
street in the 4th ward.
The report of the Finance Committee upon
the act making making additional appropria-
tions out of the revenues of the city for the
fiscal year ending May 31st, 1893, was adopt
ed by q vote Of ayes, g. noes, none
This Board then adjourned.
Tcstc: NJ, P. VINCENT, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

to sell to the houses. Since then the
gas works had been enlarged, and he
thought it strange that one-half of the
lamps formerly in use could not be
lighted now.
DR.. Jones-"The private demand has
increased"
The chair-"But the capacity of the
works has also been increased"
DR. Jones-"No; we have still only
five retorts."
The chair-"I am very much disap-
pointed, and l give notice that l will
call the matter up again at the next
meeting.
The petition of City Sergeant Smith
to be paid 81, $50 for fuel furnished the
Jail was referred to the joint committees
of finance and general laws-at the re-
quest of the former committee.
An ordinance appropriating -, $50 in
addition to the annual appropriation
already expended for the support of
the chain gang, cleaning and repairing
streets, supplies to outdoor poor, ex-
penses of courts and Jail, board of health
and public property, was passed.
The board then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12
LOCAL BREIII,IES.

DR.. Purvis, who is attending Miss
Laura Robinson, whose illness was
mentioned Yesterday, reports that she
is better to-day.
The Chapter of Hope, of st. Paul''s
Church, will give an entertainment in
the lecture room of the church on Fri
day night for charitable purpose.
At the meeting of Alexandria Coun-
Gil Royal Arcanum last night, five
new members were initiated, and two
applications for membership were re-
ceived.
The Board of Excise Commissioners
have approved the applications for
liquor licenses of W. C. Hammersley, P.
F. Hall, T. Schwab, A. II. Travers and
the Washington Brewing Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12
DRY GOODS.
A RECENT VISIT TO THE NEW YORK
IA marLrnt made to accommodate the laron

A RECENT VISIT TO THE NEW YORK
n market, made to accommodate the large
demands on our dress goods and silk depart
ments has added to these stocks variety of
choice coloring and novelties in silks and
woolens. The leading colors for the season
are heliotropes in all shades, beginning with
the lighter shades and advancing in tone I'M
til it reaches it's elimination in the rich royal
eminence. The light wool fabrics such as
serges and henriettas, whip cords and Gre
pons, are used in combination with the yarie-
ty of soft Silks and the shades of heliotrope
combine effectively with almost all the color
ings. Among the favorites are the delicate
greens in silks and the black satins.
Equal in popularity with the heliotrope are
the resida shades and the delicate light shad-
mgs of green are pleasantly suggestive Of the
spring season now at our DOORS and are like
ly to continue in popularity as the warmer
weather advances
The silk stock has become all important
feature and we have used great care in giving
it in some choice additions. All the shadings
lin the popular glace, changeable surahs, fan
cy stripes and plaids, bengalines, SC.
Black satins, so Target y used in combina
tons this season, at ST to Sl.65.
Black and colored cloths for capes. The
popular lightweight cape has made large
demand for lightweight cloths, and we have
an extra good value in black and tan cloths
lat 81 per yard and a special value in a SO
inch clay diagonal at Sl.75.
Wash Fabrics-We open this week new
colors in crepes, novelties in printed crepes,
printed dimities and large and choice va
nety Of 36-inch printed percales, new Irish
lawns &C. First-class Merchant Tailoring a
speciality. One price.
TACKETT & MARSHALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12
Great Triumph.

Instant relief experienced and perma-
nent cure by the most speedy and greatest
remedy in the world-0tto's Cure for Throat
and Lung diseases Why will you continue
to irritate your throat and lungs with that
terrible hacking cough when E. S. Leadbeater
& Sons, sole agent, will furnish you free
sample of this great guaranteed remedys Its
success is simply wonderful, as your druggist
will tell you. Otto's Cure is now sold in
every town and village on this continent.
Samples free. Large bottles oOc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

The LOCAL ExAMINATIoNs.-The
question papers for the University OF
Virginia local examinations were re-
ceived to-day by Col. Theodore II.
Ficklin, principal of Washington school.
The examinations will commence to-
morrow morning at 9 o'clock in the
room of the ninth grade of Washington
school building, where they have here
tofore been held. Mr.. Edward F. May
berry, of the University, will act as eX-
aminer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

NEW DEPoT.-Mr. E. F. Brooks, su-
perintendent of the Washington-South-
ern Railway, has written to Mr.. NJ. B.
Harlow that he will be in the city to-
morrow and will be glad to meet him
and the other members of the citizens
committee appointed recently to en-
deavor to secure the erection here of a
new depot, in reference to that matter.
The committee will meet MIR. Brooks
and point out the need for better
depOt. &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

Coop TEMPLARs.-Golden Light
Lodge, I. o. G. T., held its regular
meeting last night, and it was most
interesting occasion, there being pres
ent almost 100 members, besides the
members of Washington Lodge, of
Washington. After the transaction of
considerable routine business the visit
ors and members of Golden Light
Lodge entered into "cox party and
spent the remainder Of the evening
very pleasantly. The entertainment
committee furnished q programme
consisting of vocal and instrumental
music, recitations, readings, etc. The
visitors left on the Ills train much
pleased with their visit. Golden Light
Lodge now numbers los members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12
RESTORED TO THE GANG.-As stated

RESTORED TO THE GANG.-As stated
IN the GAZETTE yesterday, Nat Jack
son colored, the well-known chicken
thief who had been sentenced to the
chain gang for being caught while ply
inc his vocation some nights ago, made
his escape while at work on lower
Fairfax street. lie carried his ball and
rSain with him until he reached the
fanpdry near by when he succeeded
IN freeing himself from these tell-tale
,rc,mbances. and then made his
way 10 the house OF a relative living in
the square bounded by Fayette, Payne,
Oueen and Cameron streets. Officers
Brenper and Sherwood, suspecting that
Jackson was hidden in the house,
boarded a street car between six and
seven o'clock yesterday evening and
hiding themselves from the windows
reached the local depot where they dis
embarked and double-Quickcd to the
house where they believed they would
find the refugee. The inmates saw the
officers coming and attempted to close
The door. but proved themselves too
slow, as the policemen were then SO
close that they could not be shut out:
Jackson. who was in the house, rushed
TO a lounge and pretended to be in
dreamland. in the hope he would not be
identified. and wouldn't awake until
the mppers were made so tight on his
wrists that he was compelled to open
his eyes and protest. He was soon placed
behind the bars in the station house.
This morning Mayor Strauss added to
his sentence and ordered him to be
placed on bread-and-watcr diet for a
few days. 1t is thought that a fifty six
should be adjusted to his ankles this
time by q blacksmith in order that
chickens may be allowed to roost in
safety for the next three or four months.
Vincent Wilson, another member of
the chain gang, made his escape yes;
terday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
cloudy and cool, Three prisoners and
one ledger were at the station house.
Mayor Strauss this morning disposed
of the following cases:
w. H. Standard, colored, arrested by
Officers Howson and Hayes on com.
plant of his wife, for an assault on
Rose Wood, his stepdaughter, was sent
on to the grand jury.
VIM. Pye, colored, arrested by Off
GERS Ferguson and Young on complaint
of Matte Green, also colored, for dis,
orderly conduct, was fined $3.50,
Nat Jackson, refuge from the chain
gang, arrested by Officers Bremen and
Sherwood, was placed on bread and
water diet preparatory to being return.
ed to the gang.
Henry Arnold, colored, for selling
liquor on Sunday, was fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

F1sH.-Since yesterday $1,000 her
ring and 200 shad have been received
at Fishtown. Herring sold at $5a7
per thousand and shad at $12al5 per
hundred. About $4,000 of the herring
which arrived to-day were sent here
from Washington, as there was no sale
for them there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

WORK SToPpED.-Capt. H. Bryant,
chairman of the committee on etrests,
to-day telegraphed tae superintendent
&C tne Washington-Southern Railway
Company requesting him to have the
work of paving north Henry street
stopped till the question of grades could
be settled. The grade being adopted
by the railway company if carried Out
would throw the water from the rail
way tracks onto the sidewalks to the
injury of property, and this Capt.
hrYant wishes to avoid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

ANOTHER CoNTR1BUTIoN.-H Henry
Arnold, colored, who was arrested yes
terday for selling liquor on Sunday,
and whose case was continued until to-
day, was fined $40 by Mayor Strauss
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

APPLICATION WITHDRAwN.-The
caucus of Virginia representatives hay
ing recommended Mr.. Levi for Q. S.
marshal of the Western district Of Vir-
ginia. Capt. William H. Fowle, who
had filed his application with the Pres
ident, has now withdrawn it. The
captain says he did not know that his
name was going before the caucus at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12
JEFF PHILLIPS IN CoURT.-Shortly

JEFF PHILLIPS IN CoURT.-Shortly
after three o'clock this afternoon Jeffer-
son Phillips, who killed George S.
Smith on the night of July 22nd, 1891,
was brought in the Corporation Court
room in charge of Deputy w. II. Price.
A moderate crowd filled the space
without the bar. Phillips, who has
now been in jail about twenty-one
months, seems to have undergone no
marked physical change since he last
appeared in court (about a year and a
quarter ago., and retains his ford
complexion. He wore a brown over
coat, blue sack coat and vest and light
spring pants. The traces of anxiety,
superinduced by the ordeal through
which he passed in awaiting the deci-
sion of the Court of Appeals, are never
theless apparent upon close inspection,
and at times he showed nervousness.
Upon being placed in the dock he cast
his eyes around the room, recognized
one or two acquaintance, crossed one
leg and then the other and finally
lapsed into repose. Phillips was repre-
sented by Messrs. Edmund Burke and
S. G.. Brent, and tho prosecution by
Commonwealth's Attorney l.. Marbury.
1t was uncomfortably cold in the court
room, there being no fire in the stove,
but the force Of habit caused several to
take seats close to it. About twenty
minutes past three the court was called
to order, when Judge Norton inquired
of the Commonwealth Attorney if he
was ready to proceed with the trial of
Phillips and was answered in the af-
frmative. The same question having
been put to the counsel for the defense,
Mr.. Brent stated that he was not ready,
having had, he said, no time to consult
with his associate, Mr.. Burke. The
court then fixed Wednesday next
for the trial, and ordered that
forty men be summoned to appear
at the Court House at that time. The
defense entered an exception on the
ground that the time for them to pre-
pare would be too limited. The court
asked what day would be more suitable
for the defense, but counsel would name
no day, and the order as made was al
lowed to stand. Phillips was later re-
turned to Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

PERSONAL---VERY.. Father Carne, Of
Richmond, is in the city on short va
cation. He is in excellent health and
expects to remain here till Wednesday
next.
Rev. F. T. Benson, who has been ap-
pointed to the NJ. P. Church in this
city, is well known here and was assist
ant to Rev. Mr.. Middleton when the
latter was stationed here and was too
sick to attend to his ministerial duties.
A delegation of members of the city
bar went TO Washington to-day and
with Representative Meredith present
ed to Attorney General Olney the APP
plication of Mr.. G. c. Carlin, of this
city, to be Assistant Z. S. District At
torney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. R. Orr have re-
turned to their home in this city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

THE INF1RMARY.-The following ia
the quarterly report Of Mrs. Frank
King, secretary, for the Children's
Ward of the Alexandria Infirmary for
the months Of January, February and
March, 1885,
Subscription Fund: Christ Church,
$4.S4; 2nd Presbyterian Church, 81
NJ. P. Church, Sl,75; NJ. =. Church
South, 81. Total, Sl6.59.
Private subscription, through Mrs.
Carter, 63 cents: return fund, $4.35 /;
1st Presbyterian Church, S2S.2Gi Mrs.
George r. Hill. so; Christ Church
Boys League. 50; George French, 10
cents; Mrs. Carter's Sewing Society,
SIPS. Total, S495S.
Furnishing Fund Made by sale OF
comforts. Miss May Greene, 4.25,
Total received, S70.42.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

T RESPECTFULLY announce myself
i candidate for the office of CLERK OF
THE MARKET, subject to the action Of the
democratic primary election. II elected l
promise to devote my time and duty TO that
office Respectfully
ap12 TINS LAMBERT D. LYLES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

A CARD-I most respectfully announce
N myself as candidate for the position Of
INSPECTOR AND MEASURER OF LUM-
Der, and ask the support of my fellow citi-
zens subject to the decision of the democratic
primary election. r. d, RODGERS.
ap12 tpes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12
CANDIDATES

I RESPECTFULLY announce myself as
l. candidate for reelection to the office of
MEASURER OF LUMBER, subject to the de-
cision OF the democratic primary election. Re-
spcctfully, JAMES l.. ADAMS.
AMI = the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12
CITY COUNCIL

The business transacted by the City
Council at It's regular semi-monthly
meeting last night was devoid of special
interest and attracted but few specta-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

The Fire Wardens to-day purchased
horse from Messrs. Matthew & Kell
for the Columbia hose wagon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12
Ladies' and Children'S Knitted In
derWear,

derWear.
A full line of Ladies' and Chlldren's Mcdi-
um Weight Underwear American Hosiery
Co. make-Nests, Pants, and Drawers.
60c to $1.20.
Other makes Ladies' Medium Weight Vests
and pants,
25, 37i and SOC.
Ladies' Gauze Vests, DC
Ladies Swiss Rihhed Lisle Thread Vests.
30, 65, "a, Sac and 81.
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Wool and Cotton Mix
ed Vests.
soc to S1.40.
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Cotton Vests.
25, 80 and SOC.
ladies Ribbed Cotton Vests, low neck and
no sleeves.
12!, 20, 25 and aac.
Ladies' Balbriggap Pants, full length Reg
uar soc quality,
aac, for 81,
Children's Angola Cotton Vests and Draw
| ers.
soc, 3 for 81.
(f1rSt Hoor.. second annex.)
81
Spring Hosiery.
Ladies' Michael Angelo aud Rembrandt
Ribbed Lisle Hose.
soc pair.
Ladies' Eichelieu Ribbed and Plain Black
| Isle Hose, double heels and toes.
35c pairs for 81.
Infants Socks. silk, isle, cotton and sum-
| mer cashmere,
2dc to 81 pair.
A line of Childreu's Silk, Lisle and Cotton
Hose.
34c to 81 pair,
-:O:-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:29; sun sets
f.3l High water 5:O2 a. N. and
% y. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

New ! Op|k and
P IiiyStty les

On exhibition at our store. True it
is this is perhaps very broad as
SertiOn to make, but we are warrant
ed in making it. We feel confident
that no such an assortment Of Dress
Fabrics has ever been brought TO
this market. We recently spent two
weeks in New York selecting the
choicest fabrics that could be found,
and Va succeeded in securing all
the newest weaVes, cOlOrings and
styles. We have bought literally;
hence we are prepared to show you
a stock which for variety is unSur-
passed in any market. We have
surpassed all previous efforts.
We wish to specially call your
attention to our stock of the very
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-12

WEATHER PRoBABILITIE5.-For this
..ctjon increasing southeasterly winds, with
Rim rr today, clearing during the night; winds
sitting 10 southerly, and probably fair wealth
49, Thursday much warmer Thursday MORN
5a warmer Thursday evening.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-01-14
Correspondence.
Chataignier. La, Jan'y 10, 1893

Chataignier. La, Jan'y 10, 1893.
Editor COURIER:
Last Sunday the bell recently re.
ceived for our church by Father Clarke
our energetic and courteous young par
ish priest, was consecrated with great
solemnity. The ceremony was per-
formed by Father Dubourg of Opelou-
sas, assisted by Father Frain of Grand
Coteau who preached very highly
appreciated and instructive sermon.
The bell was most splendidly and ar
tistically dressed with it's infantile
robes and garands of flowers, this was
performed by Mrs. Dorville Latleur
and Mrs. Bartholomew Lafeur, two
Of our most intelligent and indefatigu-
able ladies in the cause of morality and
religion. Our esteemed fellow citizen
Fremont Manuel and Mrs. David Cour-
vile were the sponsors.
During high mass the choir sang
most enchantingly lead by Mrs. Dor.
vile Lafeur assisted BY her charming
sister, Miss Lille Hardy, and other
Indies whose names We have not learn
ed, whilst her other sister, Mrs. Joe Ar
aoin played the organ. The spacious
church was filled from the altar to the
door, scarcely standing room could be
had The ceremony concluded by the
benediction of the blessed sacrament
by Father Frain. P.HM.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-01-14
To our Friends and Patrons.

We wish to call the attention of the friends
and patrons of the COURIER to the necessity
of their being on the alert, I'M the matter of
judicial publications, lsherifi's sales especial
lyl, as neglect on their part TO give positive
instructions as to where they desire such
advertisement published, is apt to result in
our being deprived of the patronage that
would otherwise be given to us. The sheriff
of this parish has been making himself es-
pecially Jealous in the matter of securing
sheriff7s sales for the paper of which he is
director and stockholder, and several publiea
tions of that nature have appeared in that
paper which the parties interested would
have selected to be done in the COURIER, had
they been consulted and others have been
diverted from us at the special solicitation of
the sheriff or his deputies serving the papers
in the matter of seizures.
To those who prefer to patrenize any other
paper in this parish we have desire to in
terfere with their preferences, but our friends
who wish to favor us with their patronage
are earnestly requested to see that the proper
officers are instructed to have the publication
done in the CoURIER-and they are especially
warned against allowing themselves to be in
iuced to consent that the advertisement
should be done in some other paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-01-14
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No 5202
ESTATE OF UNITY CAMPBELL.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrator or duly qualified auo
tioneer, at the last residence of deceased
on Bayou Bnuf, in the parish of St.
Wednesday, January rs. 1898,
the following described property, to-wit
A certain plantation, being the last resi-
dence of the deceased, situated on the Bayou
B@uf, in the parish of st. Landry, about
% miles from the town of Opelousas, ON the
left ascending bank of said Bayou, having
FIVE arpents front on said Bayou by a depth
of forty arpents, bounded on the front by
said Bayou, in the rear by Bayou Cocodrie or
swamp lands, on the other side by lands of
Philip Jacobs, and on the upper side by prop
erty of Laura Stagg, wife of Louis Stagg, to-
gether with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, saving and excepting lot of
ground measuring about half an acre used AS
burial ground on the above described plan.
tation.
Several head of horned cattle; one lot of
household furniture.
Terms and Conditions-The movable prop
erty will be sold for cash the immoVable
one-fourth cash, and the balance pay
able in one, two and three years from the
day of sale, purchasers to furnish notes
therefor to the order of the administrators,
with good personal security toe the satisfac-
tion of the administrator, bearing eight per
cent yearly interest from date until paid, and
containing a stipulation for ten per cent at
torneys' fees in case of suit to enforce pay
ment, and said notes to be further secured by
special mortgage and vendors privilege, to
be granted and reserved, on ,tAe property
sold, to secure payment of the credit por-
tions of purchase price, until full and final
payment thereof.
WALTER s. SANDIFER, admir-.
Dec. IL, 1892