davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11
LOCAL BREIITIES.

Oysters are scarce and getting scarcer.
No business was transacted in the
Corporation Court to-day.
The sale of whisky in pound blocks,
it is said, has been resumed on Vine
gar Hill.
A number of ", NJ genilemen of this
city will give a hop at McBurney's
Hall tomorrow night
Mr.. Frank Phillips walked to this
city from Fort Washington to-day,
crossing the river near the fort.
Large numbers of hydrants froze last
night, and to-day the plumbers were
kept busy mending burst water pipes
Rev. Robert Bruce, rector of the col
ored Episcopal chapel here, has resign
ed his charge and joined the \. NJ. e.
Zion connection.
Eleanor T., infant daughter of Rev
Thompson Cole and granddaughter Of
the late c. f. Lee, ST.. of this city, died
in Washington this morning.
Frank Jackson, the colored boy who
III SOii4C tllIiC ldSI HIS DceH SuiCilhs :
with lockjaw, the result of jumping
on nail, is recovering and is believed
to be out Of danger.
The intense cold has interfered with
all kinds Of out-of-door work, and yes
terday the carpenters on the new
building for the furniture factory al
New Alexandria, were compelled to
suspend operations.
The insurance adjusters who met here
yesterday to settle the losses resulting
from the burning of the Deis furniture
factory at New Alexandria last month
had not concluded their work at four
o'clock this evening.
The stockholders of the Capital Trust Co
met in this city this evening to elect directors
The shoe factory will resume operations to-
morrow, after the holiday shut down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

ANOTHER STREET RAILwAY.-As
will be seen by the proceedings else
where, Mr.. Mushbach introduced in the
Common Council last night a bill grant
ing the privilege to construct street
railway on such streets in the city as
are not now actually occupied by other
companies to l.. w. Spear and others,
the parties to pay the city for the first
FIVE years $500 a year, and for the next
FIVE years $3.50 year, and for the next
twenty Yeas II, 900 year, aud to en-
ter into bond of &c. 0G for the faithful
performance of the terms Of the bill. II
is the intention of the new company to
extend the road to Arlington where 1T
will connect with the Washington and
Arlington Railroad, and as socn as Con-
gress shall have granted permission for
the building of 4 railroad over the piers
of the Aqueduct bridge. or for the
building Of another bridge over the
river, an electric road between :his city
aud Washington will be the result. Mr..
Spear, who is at the head of the new
company, is wcll-lnown to our people,
having until recently been connected
with the Vi GShlngton, Alexandra ana
Mount Vernon Railroad. He says the
capital necessary for the construction
of the new road can easily be raised,
and that rs soon as the requisite legis-
lation shall have been secured the road
will be built in short time in order to
accommodate the summer travel. II
hns often of late been said that the
building Of an electric road between
Alexandria and the capital city is in
evitable, and the enterprise of Mr..
Spear and his associates is now about
TO fill the much felt want. Mr. Spear
also says that ii is his intention to give
good street car service to this
city by building practically belt line
which will probably be extended to
the Seminary, via West End. Mr.. Spar
Is associated with gentlemen who, it is
sad: will engage extensively in build
ing IN this city and developing this sec,
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

CoNcERT,-The concert to be given
at the Lyceum Hall tomorrow night is
already an assured success. Some of
the best talent of this city and Wash
ington have been engaged, and the en-
tertainment is expected to be one ofthe
best of its class ever given in this city.
The programme, which is composed of
musical and dramatic selections, will
be rendered by experienced people,
among whom are the Washington Con-
cert Company, Mr.. Frank Reside, Tay-
lor Bros, Miss Mollie Wright and 9th
ers, of Washington, and Messrs. James
". Burroughs, W. Lyon Hoy, E. II.
Hamilton and others, of this city. Ten
pieces of the Marine Band have been en-
gagged for the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

PETITION FOR HoRsEs.-Nessrs. Louis
Brill, president, and Edgar Warfeld,
secretary, of the Board of Fire Wardens,
transmitted to the City Council last
night, through the president of the Com.
mon Council, the request of the board
that Council procure horses for the pur-
pose of drawing the hose carriages OF
the Hydraulion and Columbia compa-
MES to fires. The petition seems to
meet with favor, and it was referred to
the committees ON finance and general
laws, as was requested by the Fire
Wardens, who will soon meet that COM
mittee and confer on the subject. 1t is
proposed to Go away with the present
hose carriages and purchase hose Wa
CONS for the companies.
The request of the Fire Wardens to
pass new laws for the government OF
the fire department in place of the old
ones, now in force, was also appropri,
ately referred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

ELECTRIC CAR DAMAGED.-While car
No. ,, on the electric railway, was on
its way to this city last night from Mt.
Vernon. and when near the dyke, =
bolt broke, which threw the car from
the rails and badly damaged its trucks
and the electrical apparatus. No one
was hurt. Assistance was at once sent
TO the disabled car and it was soon got
ten to the power house at New Alex
andria, where it will be repaired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

OPERA HoUsE.-The Atlanta Consti-
tuition says of Tit-for-Tat, the comedy
to be presented here Monday night /:
ga more laughable, complicated, and
witty little play we have never wit
messed. The dialogue is crisp and the
situations unique-the acting was per-
feet. Mr.. Clarke's facial expressions
spoke volumes, and his burst Of jeal-
ousy melting away into absolute cow
ardice and fear provoked the heartiest
applause and laughter. He is q master
of mock tragedy, as we'll as of the most
laughable comedy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

MARR1AGE.-Mr. Jared Hayden and
Miss Mary Roberta Nermillion were
married at the residence of the bride
No. $40 King street, last night at $50
o'clock, by Rev. j. II. Butler, of the
Baptist Church. Many friends of the
bride and groom gathered to witness
the ceremony. Among them Mr.. Peter
Smith of Utica, n. Y; Mr.. Patrick
Croning, Of St. Louis, No., and Miss
Essie Newton, of Leesburg. The pres
ents were numerous and included silver
ware and other useful articles. Re-
freshments were served and very en-
joyable evening was spent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

PERsoNAL.-Judge Robt. W. Hughes,
oflhe United States Court, is ill at his
home in Norfolk.
Rev. Father Tearney has gone to
Richmond for week or Ten days He
is stopping at the episcopal residence
in that city.
The condition of Mr.. S. NJ. Dent con-
tinues unchanged.
Mr.. w. n. McVeigh has returned
flom a visit to Richmond.
Mr.. NJ. Glennan, of the Norfolk Jir'-
6inian, was in the city last night and
attended the installation of officers and
banquet of the Royal Arcanum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

FIRE.-A fire in the row of frame
houses on the south SIDE of Wolfe
street, between Lee and Union, about
= o'clock this afternoon considerably
startled that neighborhood, and for a
time it looked as though large con-
fiagration was imminent. There are
four houses in the row, two stories and
half high, all under one roof. The
first on the west is owned and occu-
pied by SIR VIM. Lloyd, the second is
owned by Mr.. L. Genzberger and is
occupied by Mr.. John Robey, the third
by Mr.. b. \. Manllin and occupied by
Mr.. Peter Francis, and the fourth by
Mr.. Emanuel Francis and occupied by
Mr. Walter Dyer The fire was acct
dental and started in the kitchen of
the first house where Mr.. Lloyd had
been endeavoring to thaw out frozen
water pipe. The fire was quickly dis
covered and an alarm sounded which
soon brought the fire depart
ment to the scene. The fire
proved stubborn, but by good manage
ment was finally gotten under control,
not, however, until the rear portions of
all four houses and considerable por-
ton OF their roofs had been burned.
The liremen had to work under difficult
ties owing to the cold weather, and
many of them were covered with ice
The loss is from 500 to 81 900, which is
covered by insurance. During the pro-
grcss of the fire brick fell from one of
the chimncys aud struck Mr.. Charles
Howard on the head, making serious
cut. He was attended by DR.. Jones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was
clear and cold with six prisoners and
six dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of
the following cases
VIM. Dudley, colored, drunk on the
street, $3.50.
Bernard Harrison, Talcas Tate, Thos.
Terrell and Toots Olden, all colored,
for refusing to work on the chain gang,
were returned to the gang.
Geo. McCaffery, vagrant, was or
dered to leave the city.
Jas. Bennett, w. S. Railroad boss,
for an assault on Henry Davis, a section
hand, was fined 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11
LOCAL NEWS.
EVENING. JAN. II. 1893.

sun rises to-norrow at 7:lS sun sets
40. High water 800 a. IN. and
$50 .. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11
CI0AKS.

We have reduced prices on our cloak
stock so as to make them very interesting to
those who have failed to supply themselves
with winter wrap. We have about a doz-
en- nice garments left ranging in prices from
| SIG to $40, all of which were bought at re-
duced figures after the first of December.
and as we will sell them now at reduction
from marked prices Of 81 to S. EACH they
will be found specially attractive bargains.
We also make equally large reductions on
all other garments, as we want to make a
clean sweep Of the cloak stock, and will do
so if bargain prices can secure this end. Spe-
cial prices on all Furs and NLuffs.
Our stock of Blankets and Comforts is unu
sually good and prices attractive
First-class Merchant Tailoring speciality.
ONE PRICE
TACK RITZ M A RSHA ATT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

WEATHER PRoBAB1LtTIEs.-For this
section increasing cloudiness and rain
or snow Thursday, warmer Thursday
morning, southeasterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

Number of Shares in operation, 1885.
Number of Loans, 536.
Number of Shares cancelled, 1913.
Dividend declared this year per share, 1926.
Value of each share in good standing, $40.25.
Respectfully submitted.
ISAAC EICHBERG, President.
JUSTUS SCHNEIDER Secretary.
ALEXANDRIA, Va January g. 1898.
To the Board Of Directors and Stockholders Of
The German Co-Operdtire Building association
No. 5. Of Alexandria,, Va.
Gentlemen: We the undersigned beg leave
to report that we have examined the books of
the Secretary of this association and find them
to agree with the annexed statement.
Respectfully yours,
JOSEPH KAUFMANN,
GEO w. FISHER, Trustees.
WORTH HULFISH,
City of Alexandria, to-rit;
On this 10th day Of January, 1898, before
me the subscriber, Notary Public for the
city Of Alexandria and the State of Virginia,
the German Cooperative Building Association,
personally appeared Isaac Eichbcrg, the Presi-
dent, and Justus Schneider, the Secretary of
No. 3, of Alexandria, Va, and made oath
that the annexed statement, TO which their
names are signed, is true to their best knowl-
edge and belief.
Given under my hand the day and year
aforesaid.
ALRERT STUART, n. P.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

NIQ THE GERMAN BUILDING AND
l. LOAN ASSOCIATION.
Gentlemen-As one of the stockholders in
this company, l would ask if, after having
paid my dues into That company for seven
years and four months, does your secretary
have the right 70 decoy and receive my shares
for nine months $40, then forcing me to
draw out the amount OF two shares, and then
say the interest belongs to your company and
not To me? Now, gentlemen, contend, l
am entitled to six dollars dividend. Should
your answer be favorable, will give you the
particulars. [1tzl II. E. HOLT, ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

and it being feared that he had been
frozen, the chair appointed Messrs.
Mushbach and Fisher to make strict
search throughout the building and see
if Mr.. X. could anywhere be found.
The gentlemen named declined to act
on account Of the cold and the messen-
ger was sent on the Grand. In q short
time thereafter Mr.. Kraft returned to
the Council chamber and announced
that the Aldermen had adjourned and
then Council adjourned. The members
then started for their homes, but GER
tainly for some time few of them reach
ed the next corner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

City of Alexandria, "a, to nit:
On this day, the 10th of January, 1898,
before ne. the subscriber Notary Public for
the city of Alexandria, Va, and the State OF
Virginia, personally appeared Isaac Eichberg,
the President, and Justus Schneider Secrc-
tary of the German Cooperative Building
Association. No. 4, of Alexandria, Va an,!
made oath that the annexed statement to
which their names are signed, is true to their
best knowledge and belief.
Given under my hand the day and year
aforesaid,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

There was no special demand for ice
cream or soda water to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11
v OOdVard & LOthrOD.
10Th, 18th and F StS,, N. W.
TOWEL WEAVING.
GNGHAMs FOR SPRING AND SUM

GINGHAMS FOR SPRING AND SUM-
MER OF '93.
No sooner are the holidays over than we
begin on tho spring fairies. The cotton
gowns, unlike the wooden, can be selected,
made up and hung away without receiving
any harm Then, too, there is a sense OF re-
lief at having the cotton dresses made and
ready for wear early. You can also secure
the best patterns and styles now.
Fine Zephyr Ginghams in checks plaids
and stripes, 30 inches wide regular Doc
quality.
19c yard.
Scotch Ginghams, 80 inches wide.
25c yard.
Anderson's Scotch Zephyr Ginghams, 80
inches wide.
35c yard.
Dotted Swiss Mousseline, light and dainty
striped effects, 30 inches wide.
3Oc yard.
First floor, 10th-st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11
ALBERT STUART. n. p.

A NNUAL REPORT OF THE FINAN-
"A CIAL CONDITION OF THE GERMAN
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASS0CIA-
TION, NO. 3. OF ALEXANDRIA, VA, AT
THE CLOSE OF THE THIRD YEARS
OPERATION, ENDING DECEMBER 31ST,
1000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11
COMMON COUNCIL,

The Common Council had but TIVE
abscntees last night, and among those
present was Mr.. c. n. Moore, of the
First ward, whose long sickness had
made his seat vacant during several
months 4 number of spectators were
also present.
The Council chamber has higil cell
ing with an aperture in the top for ven
tilation, and no stove can heatit, so the
Counclmen were on cold storage.
As the clerk was sick Mr.. w. f.
Carne was elected clerk pro tenn, and
announced that he expected as compen-
sation an order Of Council in favor OF
the free library and reading rooms.
The business, which was all transact
ed without either warmth or debate,
will be found in the official proceedings.
The absence of the usual discussion in
duced the statement outside that Coun-
Gil had frozen over.
After the business on the clerk desk
had been disposed of the Aldermen
were invited TO joint meeting in the
hope that by gathering crowd in the
room it might be made warmer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-11

with oyercoats on and had a chilly re-
ception.
The chair announced, in a hoarse
voice, that the first business in order
was the election Of four trustees of the
public schools, the terms OF Messrs.
Aitcheson, Chapman, Harrison and
Smith having expired.
On motion the President ofthe Board
of Aldermen cast the unanimous
vote of the convention for the
gentlemen, who were declared re-
elected. Having performed this Of
fee the president of the Aldermen came
down FROM the icy height Of the plat
form and took seat by the stove,
where there was no danger Of freezing
to death
The chair, after his teeth had chat
tered awhile, asked if other Offices
should be filed
Mr.. McCuen, after rubbing off the ice
that had CONCEALED on his newly-mount-
ed spectacles suggested that an addi-
tional physician to the poor should be
chosen to assist DR.. Purvis. He under
stood an additional physician was
needed.
Mr.. Fisher, around whose head, as he
smoke, the frosty breath arose like
smoke, seconded the suggestion Of Mr..
McCuen and said that DR.. Purvis, the
only corporation physician now in ser
vice, had told him that it was with cX-
treme difficulty that he could give at
tention TO all the sick poor and with All
increase of sickness he could not dose.
The chilled chair asked for nomina-
tons.
Mr.. Leadbeater, dropping an icicle
from his lips, nominated DR.. S. E. Gu
lick, who, he said, had returned to IL
exandria after an absence of many
years, and wished to be chosen to the
place.
On motion, DR.. Gulick was chosen
unanimously.
Mr.. Kraft, with SILVER, asked if it
would not be in order to elect a janitor
of the Market Building.
The Chair, coughing, said that place
was vacant.
But before an election, motion to
dissolve the joint meeting was made
and adopted, and the half frozen Alder
men went out. II is said that several
ofthem attempted to talk in the corri-
dor, but the words froze in their mouths
and talk suffered an ice blockade.
There being no other business the
chair requested Mr.. Kraft to notify the
Aldermen that Council was ready to
adjourn. Mr.. Kraft left the chamber
and not returning in reasonable time,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11

Ruth W. Piper. mother Of Mrs Clara
p tsee. who committed suicide last
week. diesl the will 81 Mrs. Gee yester.
- and pctitioned the probate court to
appoint her executrix. according 90 the
terms u the Will The will was drawn
IN Holland in 1857. and after giving ESQ
- Charlotte 4. Bolee Of Chicago. left
the balance 81 her property 10 Der
mother for her life. the remainder 10
descend 20 Arthur J. Anderson. the
-hiid whom she mentioned in the note
ale left pinned % her house and which
was found there after her body was re-
covered from tie cistefn.
In 1901 the following was added 20
the will: AS my brother. Giles A. Piper.
has reformed. now change tho above
vii in the following ~ay. At the death
OF my mother all property belonging TO
her which l willcd her viii be equally
divided between Arthur J. Anderson
and my brother. Giles A Piper.
fSixficdi ~CLAEE F. Gu
Mrs. Gee left sf.0oo in personal prop
erfy aud 5000 in real estate.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11
WORK OF BOLDTHUGS
BADLY BEATEN AND ctusBEO
He Va. Attached on Bschan~a street
.na Hal - h Tzkea Hose m
che Anbai&ncc-

Last evening Al , o'clock cali vas
eat - Police headquarters from the
enrner a Hall and south Division
SIRE - fof ths zmbalznee. and shortly
after The smbulzncs left a seeond oss-
s4xs was receissi stating that q man
had bssa knoeked DIVA IN that vicinity.
sobbsd and badly injured Detectives
Bmifh and barr sers II once de-
tailed - investigate the matter. The
ambulance xaa directed % the
eorner q Hall and buchanan
rfrssts. where the drivers found George
Horehsr lying IA the street with .
wound over his night eye and grosning
from pains Ia his chest. Horcher - a
laborsr employed on the Hall street i'm
proxemsnt. and toid the smbulanee Off
cers that hs vas Fctnroiug "a his home
on 81. Charles street ~ the way Of
Buchanan when he uns accosted by
three unknoHn nan. II was 30 dark az
that point % get good siee
AZ fhe strangers and be husiied
along toxards home. :. They asked
him Tor n.ol.ey with which % get soilie-
fkin4 - eat add be refused One man
graSbed him bF the arm and the other
Two walked up 10 hlui. repeating The re
quest One q them struck him over the
eve and another Landed heavy blow on
his chest. knocking him down They
went through his pockets and took what
change be had. which was a little more
THAI 4 dollar. The robbers maue their
escape toward the south yards, leav-
inx iiorcheg lying IN the street he
cried for help. and small boy was at
tracted a. the scene. who gave the alarm.
Horcher Was suffering from henorrhage
from the mouth. probably caused by the
biDW on his chest. lie was taken o. his
home IN the ambulance. The detectives
skir1ished IN the neighborhood of the
robbery. but could get no trace OF the
thug lat nighf. The officers think tbs
highwaymen we're railroad hobos. who
make their headquarters at the south
ysnis. bat the residents we're very much
excited. thinking they we're a contin
gent n thugs and pickpockets drawn
here by tho races.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-11
OUR BOYS SAFETY.
A Splendid Machine That IL Offered Free
for Sixty Herald Subscribers.

The Young America els Long Dis
lance Safety - made Of steel and wood
80 combined as to secure the lightest
and strongest machine. The frame and
wheels are made from the best quality
second growth hickory. which is selected
instead u steel for these parts because
IL combines great strength and tough
ness with lightness-
IN all-steel machine made heavy
CROUCH 10 withstand the hard usage TO
which IL isl subjected is so heavy as to be
a serious draw back to it's universal use
by young people. Again. the steel ma
chimes without the greatest care being
taken TO keep them clean and dry. soon
become rusted and therefore easily
broken; whereas machine made Of
steel and wood win not suffer from ex-
posure any more than carriage
A hickory framed and wheeled safety
IL not only more durable and lighter.
but IL IL much more elastic, and the loss
of the vibration and rigidity found in
the all-steel machines makes these steel
and hickory machines moro comfortable
for riding than any other machine made.
The cushioned seat Is suspended on our
patented spiral spring. adjustable 20
va ying heights and weights. and this.
In combination with the hickory frame.
makes tho easiest possible riding ma
chine. The sprocket wheel chain isper-
fectly adjusted, 80 as 20 utilize the full
amount OF power expended. and is made
80 strong a. TO be practically unbreak-
able. The patented head. found only
on this machine. II triumph OF Amer.
can ingenuity. and makes the wood and
steel conjunction perfectly strong and
firm For these parts only the best
Imported weldleS steel tubing is used
The rubber cushion tire IL secured 10
the wheel rim in such amanner that 10 Il
guaranteed not b become detached OF
looeo. The wheel bearings are a bras
collar 20 eielicaiely adjusted 30 the steel
shaft "a 10 reduce the friction 20 a
minimum, and render the usual bal
bearings superfiuous. The principle
uron which they are made is the same
"a IL used IN constructing heavy ma
chinery. where the greatest amount a
work must be secured from the least ex
pendstnrs' u power. The eniirc machine
- finished with heavy cat a. glossy
black enamel. making a hnely finished
solid surface. which, when iightened uT
BY its delicate stripping and nickeied
heal frame. makes q most beautiful ma
chine. which Tor tasty appearance n
vel a. positive durability and general
wearing qualities IL absolutely uncxcel.
le,l. n eqaaied. by any machine offered
The quality - materials uee.i and the
workmanship are fully guaranteed in
every particular. Read Tx HzRsrD'.
add. g. earn how D. get a machine fire.
Boyer. 50 Canal street. has a clearing
sale % shoes. Great bargains. See them
'Phone Destenthaler Cor your fish 10
day.