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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

OK MURDER BENT.-A colored indi-
vidual named Adam Jefferson bought a
pistol last night, placed cartridge in
each chamber, took several drinks OF
Vinegar Hill" whisky and started on
the war path by knocking at the door
Ola house where 4 colored man named
Samuel Bell was staying, called him
out and said he intended killing him
and all hands. Bell pulled his boots
on and proceeded to the street ostensi-
bly, for the purpose Of pacilying his
hostile caller, and placing one arm
around the neck of the belige,en t pre-
tended to be in the act of pouring
oil on the troubled waters. In
an instant, however, he had
his hand in Jeflerson's pistol pocket
and after Il struggle captured the
weapon and made its owner prisoner.
Holding on to him with one hand and
with the pistol in the other, threaten
ing to shoot his captive if he attempted
to escape, he marched his murderous
charge to the station house, where he
was locked up. This morning he was
placed in the dock and, under the
whitening eye of Mayor Strauss, pre-
tended total oblivion to last nights en-
counter with Bell, though his mind was
clear as to the purchase of the pistol
and the whisky. He was fined $40 for
CARRYING concealed weapons and $40
and costs for assault, making q total Of
S34 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03
DRY GOODS.
v OOdWard & LothrOD.
10Th, llth and F Sts,, N. W.
RemnantsaIe To-Day.

Our remnants differ from the ordinary run
of store remnants, in that they are not al
lowed 10 remain unsold long enough to become
undesirable They are not the last an.I1s Of
things that are posse, but mostl,;; what is left
of seasonahlc merchan".,, sc
We reda'- the prices solely to prevent them
"'c-umulating and clogging the stock. The
goods are not damaged, but being short
Myths, very large or very small sizes,
broken lines" ''odd lots &C., they come I'M
der the head of Remnants and everything
of that character is given 4 price that will sell
it Immediately Whenever goods are imper-
feet, soilcd, Clipped, or otherwise damaged we
tell You so.
There never was time perhaps, when a
little money on your part would 80 so far in
buying as now Dress Goods, (black and col
orcd) merit more than ordinary attention
Many useful lengths OF this seasons best fab,
RIGS will be on salc-and they were never
marked so low Cloak and Suit Departments
are keeping abreast with them, In fact, the
the same order of things exist throughout the
entire house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

an incompetent juryman. The
thirdi exception was to the intro
duction of certain evidence. I. NJ. Kell,
one of the witnesses, testified that on
the night Of the shooting he passed the
FL Dorado, a drinking saloon in this
city, and the prisoner was talking to 8
man named Harrison. The two men
were engaged in earnest conversation
and gesticulating wildly. kell as he
passed remarked, "You men look dam
gerous," and as he reached the curbing
to cross to the other side Of the street
Harrison said, ''Yes, you will find me a
- dangerous man This evidence
was introduced by the prosecution i'll
an attempt TO prove previous comfy
ance or plot to murder before the shoot
ing was done. The Court of Appeals
in its opinion decided that the introduce
tion of such evidence was improper and
should not have been used at the trial.
There were other exceptions noticed by
the higher court, but the three above
were those on which TIE decision of the
lower court was reversed. Nothing
further will be done in the case till the
mandate of the Court of Appeals is re-
ceived in this city, and, as stated yes
terday, the mandate will not be receiv-
ed till the latter part of the month. 1t
is generally understood that the new
trial viii be set for the April term. The
statement in Washington paper this
morning "that Phillips attorneys will
ask for the removal of the trial to an
other county, or the selection of jury
from another county" is unfounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

TIE RIvER.-More clear water was
seen in the river to-day than at any
time since the freeze before Christmas
and the ice is rapidly breaking up and
drifting along with the tide, The tugs
employed by the government to break
up the ice blockade are still at work,
some of them in the Washington and
Georgetown harbors while the Others
run up and down the river passing this
city, AS soon as a gorge forms the
tugs open a track through it so the
floating ice can run of.
The steamer Norfolk arrived here
this morning from Norfolk on time,
having had no difficulty in making her
way through the floating ice.
1This morning the ferry steamer Co
lumbia towed a pile-driver here from
Washington and then returned to that
city. AS yet it has not been decided
when the ferry steamers will resume
their trips.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

INVOLVED IN 4 SUIT.-The partners
in a Westmoreland county land syndi-
cate have fallen out, and three of them,
Charles c. NJ. Loefiler, Erwin c. Baum
grass and Henry J. Kintz, have sued
their associates, Richard r. Beall, VIII
liam F. Bmford, James c. Sprig, and
John Critcher, all weil-known business
men OF Washington and this city. The
papers in the suit, which assert fraud,
were filed by Attorney John Lyon in
Washington yesterday. According to
them the syndicate was formed in No
vember, 1891, and purchased 5000 acres
of land in Westmoreland county, near
the Potomac, and between Bonum's
creek and Wicomico creek. 1t was
agreed in writing that Judge John
Critchcr, who was formerly circuit
Judge, and purchased much Of the land
in small parcels, was to receive one
fifth of the profits, and the other six
gentlemen each two-fifteenths. The
whole tract was sold TO Mr. Dos Passos
at an advance of several thousand dol
lars by Messrs. Beall, Burford, Sprig,
and Critchcr, it is asserted, and al
though Messrs. Locfiler, Baumgrass,
and Kintz were partners by written
agreement, and had contributed toward
the expenses of the syndicate, they
were told, "You are not in this deal, :"
and were refused any part Of the pro-
ceeds or any information. Therefore.
the last named gentlemen have asked
the equity court to step in and see that
they get their share.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

THE PRILLIPs CAsE.-As stated in
Yesterdays GAZETTE the Court
of Appeals ; in Richmond revers-
ed the Judgment of the Corpora
ton Court of this city in the
case of Jefferson Phillips, convicted
and sentenced to be hanged for the
killing of George S. Smith, and grant
ed the prisoner a new trial. Judge
Hinton delivered the opinion and
Judge Lacy diSsented, The case was
taken to the Court of Appeals upon
twenty-one bills of exception. The
least important Of these, however, were
not treated by this tribunal, while those
of merit were considered and dealt
with at length, In this controversy no
new points in law were brought out,
but the allray and the trial and the
general interest manifested IN the ultl-
mate result have attracted much atten-
ton. The three main exceptions onwhich
the case was reversed are as follows;
When the case came up for trial III the
court one of the venire was questioned
as to whether he had formed ar opin.
ion, and in reply stated that he had
only done so from newspaper accounts
and rumors, and that it was merely a
hypothetical opinion. He was therenpon
empanelled as a juror. After the case
was heard it was found out that his
opinion had not been mere hypothet-
ical one, but was an opinion which re-
quired the introduction OF evidence 10
4xmoye or change. He was, therefore,
il the opinion ofthe Court Of Appeals,
an incompetent juryman. In the sec
Qnd exception the case was in some de-
gree similar, hut IN this seeand case 1t
vas proven after the trial that the jury
man had expressed an opinion
which showed animus against the
prisoner, and he, therefore, was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

TUG BOAT RACE.-For some time
past there has been considerable rivalry
between the tug Samson, which is now
engaged in breaking the ice in the river,
and the government tug Triton, in use
at the navy yard. Yesterday afternoon
the affair CHANGED to be settled by q
race in which the Triton came out ahead
in run from Fort Washington to
Washington, but the crew of the Sam
son ayerred that the thing was not done
fairly, and so the matter stands. Capt.
Howard Much, who was on the Triton
at the time Of the race, criticised the
method employed by the tug fleet in
breaking the ice blockade, saying that
they had simply "monkeyed with the
ice problem and had moved in each 9th
er's tracks, with the foremost using the
channel made by the Norfolk boats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Feb. 2.-Cattlc
market higher: best native S5.T5a6.1O,
Others 3.5Cat.S5. cows S1.75a4 per 100 lbs.
Hogs-markct closed higher; rough and COM
mon 81 60a7T0, packers and mixed S1.loa
7.S5. prime heavy and butchers weights
$SaS. 40 and light SI.60a1 So skips and
pigs $G60a760 per 100 lbs. Sheep-market
weak; natives $3T5a5.15, Westerns S5a
5.25 per 100 h. Lambs S4a5.15 per 100
his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

The ARIEL SExTETrE.-This famed
organization, composed of six sisters
who have sung together since child
hood, will give one Of their delightful
concerts at the Opera House tomorrow
night. Miss Gertrude Smith is charm
ing soprano, with voice of matches
harmony, sweetness, and purity. The
voices of all the members of the troupe
are well trained and very sweet, and
blend in the sweetest harmony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

The week has been quiet one generally.
The ice in the river and the had condition of
the roads still interfere with trade, but the
merchants expect an increase i'll business at
an early day. Monetary affairs are also quiet
with no change in rates. In New York yes
tcrday money on call was easy, ranging from
Il to ., last loan at ., and closing offered at
3 Prime mercantile paper 4ta6. In Balti-
n,clc money ruled easy at 4a4! per cent. for
call loans In view of a reorganization of the
Richmond Terminal system shares in thai
system advanced Other lees! shares are
quiet. We quoto Va. Mid. Us JOG! do. IS
1O1a102! c. +. * Y. V. Gs A 90ia92 do. B
S5a90; do. C 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

NEW York, February 3.-The dc~,tclop.
mcnta Of last evening concerning the reor-
ganization Of the Richmond Terminal made
stocks tie centre of interest this morning.
All were higher than last evening and Rich
mond and West Point rose to u, a gain of
one por cent, from last night, but later lost
the greater part Of its gain. The one strong
point in the list was c. s. o. which advanced
pcr cent. to 24l on unusually large trading
and held most OF tho advance. The general
market was very quiet and affected by an ad-
ditiOnal engagement of 81 100000 gold for
export tomorrow presenting no feature with
Il dropping tendency. Al II o'clock the mar
ket was fairly active and heavy at the lowest
prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

PERsoNAL.-Mr. L. w. Spear is in
the city busily engaged in arranging
his plans for the construction of his
electric railway line.
Rev W. A. Barr of Rocky Mount, and Miss
Ida Stringfellow, daughter of Rev. Frank
Stringfellow of Martinsville, We're married in
the last named place on "Wednesday.
Rev. Job Turner. OF Stanton, Missionary
to the deaf mutes in the southern States un-
der the auspices of the Episcopal Church, was
in this city to-day. He is the last of the
faculty of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Insti-
tute of Stanton appointed by Gov. Campbell
in 1879
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03
ANNUAL CLEARING SALE
Great Values in Dry Goods.

Preparatory to our regular spring opening of fabrics
offer great bargains many very desirable goods equal
value and style to goods that will command much higher
prices the season advances
Wehave quite line of figured thin fabcs goods that sold
freely all during the past and 15c They are
now offered at
line of choice styles in Dress Gnghams the low price
of Ioc-a saving of fully 20 per cent. goods.
All our imported ghams formerly from CSC, at IS
Some choice patterns in French Organizes, fine French
Crepon Ginghams and fine Printed Cords formerly 37 40
and 5oc all at the uniform price of sc.
Fast Black Organizes stripes and cords former prices II
and IS, at I2Hc.
Large assortment of figured striped and plain Outings for
mer prices I2l and &c. at loc per yard.
Bargains in Remnants of Dress Goods
Special values in Dress Goods White Goods and Embrod-
cries
We will make great sacrifices to close all Coaks
Many of the garments remaining especially light goods
best Styles which will be sold at about twohrds of
former pices.
To clear the remainder OF Wood and Japanese Screens
will from give discount of per the
mainder of the stock.
In the Merchant Tailoring Department some very de-
srabe suitsformer prices S25 $40 SIS S24 Three
desirable patterns SIS goods SIS. One SIS
overcoat at $40.
We close at p. m, Saturdays excepted
ONE PRICE.
TACKE1vE &MARSHALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

New YORK CATTLE MARKET Feb. .
Beeyes-no trade feeling firm. Calvcs-mar-
ket steady veals S7a9, grasscrs S2.55a290
per 100 lbs Sheep and Lambs-market dull /;
sheep S4a6, lambs S6a6S5 per 100 lbs.
Hogs-market firm at S7.6OaS.1O per 100
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

Sheep and Lan.bs-There is a fair trade for
what few good sheep and lambs there are.
Sheep 3a5c. and a few extra at Ole per lb
gross. lambs 4!a6c per ID gross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

POLICE REpoRT.-Last night was
cloudy and cool with two prisoners and
five dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed If
the following cases
Adam Jefferson, colored, charged
with carrying a concealed weapon and
also with an assault with pistol
on Samuel Bell, also colored, was fined
$50 and costs.
Chas. Williams, colored, charged with
stealing lard from warehouse, had his
case continued.
~. G. Wardell, who had been COM
mitted to Jail for threatening 10 kill his
wife and child, was released on bail TO
keep the peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

WEATHER PRoBABLITIEs.-For this
soc,jon clear this evening aud fair weatl or
saturday with sharp fall in the wealth,
oroounting 10 moderate cold wave: winds
shifting TO northwestcry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

FIGHT.-A fight occurred this evening
at the corner of Columbus and Wolfe
streets, between q number of colored
men, during which stones were thrown
and pistols drawn. The three most
disorderly men were Frank Russell,
Ben Henderson and Silas Harris. Off
Ger Davis was attracted to the scene
and arrested Henderson and Harris,
but before doing so was compelled to
knock Henderson down with his billy
The officer then summoned assistance,
marched the two men to the station
house and then went back to the scene
of the disturbance to arrest Russell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

sun rises to-xorrow at G:56; sun sets
5.0+. High water 1920 a. N. ami
In.H1 D. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

I, John S. Beach. Clerk of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, certify that
the bond required in the above cause has
been duly executed by W, II, May, commits
sioner of sale
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
By J. T. CALLAHAN, Dep. Clerk.
feb3 IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

CI0AKS.

we offer you our entire stock
at a great sacrifice.
Remember there are fully
three months of cold weather,
during which time a comforta-
bic wrap will be very agreea-
bic, and at the remarkably low
prices to which we have re-
duced them every one can at
ford to have a suitable gar
ment. Notwithstanding the
unprecedented sales we have
thus far had in this department
this season, we have yet a very
fair assortment both in styles
and sizes, and those anticipat-
ing buying would do well to
call at once before the line is
broken receive the benefit of
these great cut prices.
All our SIS garments are
now S12.
Those that were sI2.5o and
S14 are now $40, and
The $40 ones are $50.
This same uniform reduction
exists all through the line. We
need the room we want to
convert them into money and
we propose to sell them at
prices to make them move.
Now is your opportunity.
Isaac Eiiclberg,.
KING AND ROYAL SITS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03
ALEXANDRIA MARKET. FEB. 8.

The wholesale markets during the past
week have been iluctuatng and very irregu-
lar, but closed with steadier and firmer tone.
Flour though quiet is not being pressed on
the markets by dealers and sales are made
more readily at current values. Wheat re-
ccipts are still very small, range to-day from
81 to T6. Com SO to 81. Oats 80 to AZ,
both i'll car load lots. Eggs continue very
scarce at 30 to 81. There are no changes to
report in Pork Dressed Beef, Poultry, Pota-
toes, Apples or other produce Sales are at
full figures. Hay is wanted. Millfced and
Cotton Seed Meal arc active. Straw is easy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

PROPERTY SALEs.-Messrs. r. F.
Knox & Co. have sold for the estate of
VIM. ii. Muir S0X70 feet of ground on
Columbus street, between Cameron and
Queen, with the dwelling thereon, to
Mr.. Thosas Leadbeater, for $500.
The lot, 25X70, at the corner Of Co.
lumbus and Cameron streets is reserved
by the estate and it is understood a
$1,000 house will be erected thereon.
Mr. VIM. NJ. Reardon has sold for
Mrs. Catharine Lynch lot on the west
side of Lee street, between Wolfe and
Duke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

MEMS FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.
10 pairs Cotton Hose. Sizes 0 and %. Re-
duced from 35c to 25c.
Gpairs Silk and Wool Hose, black Re-
from 10 TO soc.
pairs Isle Thread Hose. striped. Sizes
10and 10!. Reduced from % TO Soc.
pairs Embroidered Half Hose. Sizes 10!
and II. Reduced from 30 to Soc; ) for 81.
First floor, first annex.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

BALTIMORE. Feb. S.-Flour dull and un-
changed. Wheat dull and easy; No . red
spot 16ialS; Dec T6ja77; Mar 79ia7S!
May SOtaSO3 steamer No 3 red 72sa72f
milling wheat by sample 75a79. Corn dull
and easy mixed spot 51sa513 Dec 51ia
a51i; Mar 50sa50s; May SLASH; steam
53a54 yellow do 52a53. Oats dull; No 2
white Western 41a42: No 2 mixed do IS
a3S3. Rye quiet; No 2 lin elevator Ga
asked Hay firm and steady; good to choice
timothy $15 80 to $40 90 Provisions quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

A small lot of Kid Butchers. Reduced from
So to $3.50 pair.
A small lot of Button Kids. plain opera toes.
Reduced from $50 to $3.50
Second floor, first annex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

NEW YORK, Feb a.-Flour dull and weak.
Wheat steady and dull. Corn dull and easier.
Fork dull and easier; mess $40 25to $50 rs.
Lard quiet and steady steam $11 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

RICHMOND MARKET, Feb. 2,-The receipts
of grain continue light and the market is
quiet while prices $40 shade off. We quote
Flour 50 50a5 90 for fine to patent family
bAnds Wheat 70a79 Corn 50a52 Rye Go
a63; Oats 35a40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03
SATURDAY.

tie 18th day of February, 1893, at II m,
in front of the premises, the following de-
scribed property; to wit:
A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND with a
THREE.S STORY BRICK STORE and Dwell
LING HOUSE thereon, formerly occupied by
r. Henry Simpson as millinery store and
dwelling, on the north side OF King street,
No. 405 to wit: Beginning at the west line
OF the property owned by w. Frank Creigh-
ton, and running thence west on King street
10 feet 81 inches thence north parallel with
Royal street 30 feet to 3-feet alley the said
alley running west to court 20 feet by 10
feet, with right of way over said alley to
the said court, and the Use of the said alley
and court in common with the owner and oc-
cupier of the property adjoining on the east.
Terms Of Sale: One-third cash, and the res
iduc in two equal payments at six and twelve
months from day of sale, with interest from
day of sale; negotiable note to be given by
the purchaser or purchasers. waving home
stead exemption, and title to be retained until
the full purchase money is paid All convey
ancing at the expense of purchaser,
w. II. MAY,
Commissioner of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

JAPANESE DEPARTMENT.
A few japanese Screens, slightly damaged
at half price.
Were o to soc.
(3rd floor, 1st annex.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03
AUCTION SAFES.
By L. f. Knox, Auctioncer.
OMMISS IONER'S SALE

By virtue of decree of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, Virginia
rendered on the Sd day of February, 1893
in the chancery cause of the Old Dominion
Building Association VS.. w. H. May, admins
traitor of the estate of +. Henry Simpson, de-
ceased, ct ais, shall, as commissioner APP
pointed thereby, proceed to sell at public auc-
ton on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

QUIT DEPARTMENT.
, Green Striped Flannel Wrappers. princess
back. Sizes Az Reduced from 81 80 TO So.
Third floor, 11th-st. building.l
CHOICE BARGAINS IN Cloak Department.,
" Fur Department, Boys Clothing Depart
ment, Chidrens Underwear Department,
Black Goods Department, Upholstery Depart
ment, Blanket Department, HouScfurnishing
Goods Department, China and Glassware De-
psrtment, and Baby Carriage Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Feb. .
The market is quiet with light receipts and
prices are hardly 50 firm. We quote: Flour
81 50a5 0Q Cor fine to patent roller: Wheat
70aTds Corn 46a48: Rye 55a5S; Oats So
ABS Butter 24a26. Eggs 25a30.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

Attention is called to the advertise
ments of property sales to take place
Tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

CoFFEE.-The market cl4sed firm at the
advance in the weels, as4c per pound at 1910
per pound for fair Rio and 18c per pound for
Ne. grade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

CITY SCHOOL BoARD.-The monthly
meeting of the City School Board was
held last night. There were present
Nessrs. Aitcheson, Carne. Chapman,
Harrison, Mankin, Strauss, Sweeny,
Thompson, Vincent and Supt. kemper.
In the absence of the chairman Mayor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-03

SUGAR AND COFFEE MAREEr, Feb. o
Refined Susars-The quotations are as fol-
lows: Standard powdered sic; cubes Sic
cut loaf 5s; graduated sc; fine graduated
8; ConfectiOners 45c Diamond A 5c:Col.
umbia A 469 cents per lib.