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drive from the stretch they could not
make him stretch his neck.
The fourth race, handicap of mile
and an eighth. looked to be a very open
affair. The imported Australian mare
Marcelle made her initial appearance in
America, and SO hard had she been toute
that she closed in the books a slight ia
vorite over Sir Reel. going to the post at
to l. She acquitted herself well
enough for quarter of the journey,
but as nearly every horse passed her
in the last half she showed herself to be
poor class. After being INDUCED with a
lead by Don Fulano she was passed by the
latter. the good thing in the race as was
supposed, Mr.. Williams and his friends
having backed him so heavily as to reduce
the odds against him from 10 to to /.
The Don after showing the boldest of
fents and looking all over winner quit
badly at the eighth, giving way to Santiago
and Sir Reel, the son of Grinstead and
Clara, but winning easily and doing credit
to his full sister, tie much lamented Santa
Ana.
There was little Joker in the steeple-
chase, who was lost in the midst after
going round once and showing in front of
the stand, and up to the time of the de-
parture of the large crowds of spectators
he had not been seen or heard Of.
San Jose was deservedly made a IA
vorlte at odds on the most heavily played
horse of the day. The talent had Jared
badly in the first four races and wound UP
with a determination to recoup themselves
for their losses. going for San Jose to
the extent of their last dollar. The book
makers consequently for the first day dur
Ing the races went home smiling.
The Beverwyck stables representative
made gallant effort to win out his sup
porters' money, but he could not make up
the ground which he lost in swerving after
taking the water jump and had to be con-
tent with second place from Tom Williams
late purchase, Return, who started at long
odds and ran practically friendless.
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shaPs office in Michigan, arrived in this
city yesterday. having in charge SIX Chi.
nese recently ordered deported by thu
Federal courts in that State.
The Chinese were smuggled into Michi-
gan from Can ada and much difficulty was
experienced In securing the necessary tes-
timony to secure their conviction. The
were turned over to the Federal authori.
ties here,
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Chinese for Deportation.

Thomas w. CressweiI, j. A. johnson
and George Blanchard. all oil whom are
connected with the United States Mar
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medwitF
chloth him
gthsf from San
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Ihe postage stamp longest in use and
still used is the cd of New South Wales.
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Goodtar Woneas VIM d.
Santiago owone neasDyh
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Goo wone easily
Last
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Good start Won easily Winner by Fairplay tic
easily length Qnartrstaf and Raindrop who had
the journey.
90 FOURTH RACE-One and an eighth miles; handicap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

The Fairfax County Court meets on
Monday.
A dredge is at work deepening King
street dock.
Senator Hunton was at the Census
Office yesterday in the interest of Mr..
J. C. Creighton, of this city.
The tug Harlow, recently rebuilt, to-
day went to Washington to undergo
inspection by government inspectors.
Messrs. Knight < Haslett are at work
converting the first floor of the Mayors
Office into an annex to the station
house.
Mr.. w. H. Phillips has sold to Mrs.
Annie NJ. Pelton a house and lot on the
east side of Washington street, between
Wolfe and Wilkes.
4 marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Alonzo S.
Mutersbough, of Fairfax county, and
Elmira L. Mason, OF Newport News.
Mr.. Robert H. Meade, an old Mexi-
can soldier, who draws service pen
sion, had the misfortune to lose all his
pension papers on the street yesterday
evening.
The entertainment pl omised by Man.
ager Henry at his theatre this evening
will doubtless attract large audience,
as it is understood some scientific spar
ring will be witnessed.
A. six-year-old child of Mr.. Henry
Pullman had its hair burned from its
head and was otherwise badly burned
by d match being applied to her hair
by playmate day or two since.
Mrs. Susan While, mother of Mr.. F.
E. While, of this city, died at her home
near Canal Dover, o., last night. Mr..
While and his son, Mr.. Al. While, left
here this morning to attend the funeral.
James Moody. young cab driver
living in Alexandria county, had his
right leg broken yesterday morning in
Washington. A trunk which was on
the seat with Moody slipped off. throw
ing him 10 the ground, where passing
carriage ran over his leg.
Captain Fiebeger has recommended
that 81 ,010 be added to the District
estimates to cover the cost of repairing
and concreting the carriageway of the
Aqueduct bridge. Its piers will be
strengthened and made strong enough
rot only for heavy wagons, but to bear
railway train.
Objection was made yesterday before
the District commissioners by ]. 0.
Wilson, representing the Columbia
University, to the proposed erection of
theatre by John w. Albaugh, of Bal
timore, on the north side of II street,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets, Washington.
Mr.. j. Dreifus on Wednesday night
found a number of hens, tied together,
ia the alley back of his residence in
the upper part of the city. They had
evidently been stolen and left there by
The thief, who was probably scared off.
Mr.. Dreifus sent the chickens to the
station house, where they are now
awaiting their owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

PERSONAL The Richmond CORE
spOndent of the Petersburg appeal says:
Mr.. Nicol, of Prince William county,
who was some twelve years ago a ter
ror to the readjusters in the House, is
already drifting back into the position
of leadership he formerly occupied in
that body. He is one of the clearest
thinkers and most astute debaters in
the House. In fact, he is one of the
best all-round men who ever sat in
that body. Some of the members talk
of making him circuit judge in the
event that Judge Keith is promoted to
the court of appeals.
Mr.. G.. X. Pickett, of Fairfax county,
was in the city to-day. He says his
eldest daughter is still seriouslyi i'll with
diphtheria, but that his two sons are
recovering from that disease. Mr.
Pickett is the recipient of large num-
Der OF letters of coincidence from his
host of friends in this section who sym
pathize with him in the recent sad loss
of one of his daughters
Miss Minnie O'Meara is confined to
her home on south Royal street with
the grip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-
siding.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
George Brown, colored, for drunkness
and disorderly conduct, was fined $3.50.
Philip Sanders. colored, charged with
stealing coal from the Virginia Midland
Railway depot, wac fined s..
Jos. Churchill, colored, charged with
fighting, was fined $3.50.
A white man who had been picked
UP drunk on the street, Was fined $3.50.
Thomas Jefferson, charged with steal
ing s. from Michael Laupheimer, was
dismissed for the want of evidence.
Two colored men arrested for fight
ing at ball last night, we're fined 80
and $3.50 respectively.
Tour troraps urhn had been arrested
as suspicious characters, were escorted
out of the city.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and raining. About dozen dodgers
several prisoners were at the station
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

WHAT CAUSED IT.-It having been
stated at the last meeting of the City
Council that assessment of property
during the past twenty years had been
considerably decreased, Major George
Dutley, Commissioner of the Revenue,
in a note to this office, explains how
this change has been brought about.
The value of property in the LIST and
% wards, the major says, has materially
deteriorated since 1874, while that in
the 4th shows an increase in value. He
states that for all this the city's assess
ment is $4,000 in excess of that of the
State. In proof of his assertion he
mentions the fact that certain property
on the river front which was at one
time assessed $4,000 sold recently for
one-half that amount, and that the
Braddock House, which had been as
sessed at S45, 900, brought only $4,000
when sold about year ago. Besides,
the Commissioner says, there is proper
ty in various parts ofthe city exempted
from taxation, the aggregate value OF
which is $l22, $50, viz: 1st ward, Sl2, $50;
ID ward, $4,000 Sd ward, $4,000, and
4th ward, S7,100.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

RECEIVER APPoINTED.-The unused
Washington and Arlington Electric
Railway is now undergoing the same
experience which befell the Alexandria
and Washington Railway twenty years
ago. Both the District and the Vir-
ginia courts have taken jurisdiction of
the claims of creditors of the road, and
each appointed a receiver. Mr.. Archi-
bald Greenless, OF the firm of Agnew &
Co., holds both receiverships. The
road will probably be sold early next
spring for the benefit of bondholders
and other creditors. 1t is certain that
the road will not be put in operation
during the present winter, but it is I'M
uerstood now that as soon as the time
for constructing the line from the river
to the Washington depot is extended the
Washington and Arlington Company
will be sold out, and work renewed
and the cars started again by a new
railway corporation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

The holiday season has fairly set in which
causes an impetus to business in most trades
and puts more money in circulation. The
prices of grain, however, continue low and the
farmers arc respondent. There are no feat
ures to note in financial matters here. In
New York yesterday money on call was easy,
ranging from to 112, last loan at 1, and
closing offered at 1. Prime mercantile paper
3a.a4E, per cent. In Baltimore money con-
tinued easy, with moderate demand for
usual purposes of trade. Rates for call loans
were quoted at 5 per cent, and the bank dis
count rate was 6 per per cent. Virginia bonds
are active but other local shares are quiet.
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-The stock market
was weakened soon after the opening this
morning. At II 3. N. the market was ex-
tremely dull and about steady IN tone.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 15.-Yirginia consols =;
do 10-4Os =; do IS 7Oa721s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

HAD THE TABLES TURNED.-A COL
ored individual named George Brown,
somewhat under the influence ofliquor,
entered saloon in the western section
of the city last night and begged the
proprietor for drink. 1t was given to
him, but he soon wanted another and
upon being refused stretched himself
on table and went to sleep. Some
time having elapsed, the host desired
to get rid of the unwelcome guest and
endeavored to awake him. The darkey
was in the apoplectic condition which
usually follows a debauch and snored
on until some water was poured on his
face, when he was aroused. He con-
Guided he had case against the land
lord for assault and staggered to the
station house and swore out a warrant.
The Mayor this morning after hearing
the evidence in the case dismissed the
warrant and fined Brown $3.50 for
drunkenness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

SUPPLIES To THE PooR.-The COM
mittee on poor Of the City Council, Mr..
I. J. Fannon, chairman, last night
held a meeting in reference to the fur
nishing of supplies to the poor of the
city during the winter and passed an
order directing Mr.. VIM. Shock, over
seer of the outdoor poor, to issue all
orders for groceries, until further mott
fed, to the following parties First
ward, F. NJ. Adams: Second ward, G..
Z. Price; Third ward, Jas. Patterson;
Fourth ward, P. Pullman & Co. The
oyerseer was also further directed to
specify the quantity of each article he
desires the applicant to have in the
order given and to issue no order, in
which the cost of the articles therein
named shall exceed in the aggregate
the sum Of one dollar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-At regu-
lar meeting of Alexan dria Council, No.
665. National Union, held last night at
Good Templars' Hall, south Fairfax
street, the following officers were elect
ed to served for the coming year: inc.
H. Rafferty,, president; Edgar F.
Thompson, vice-president; George 7.
Pullman, speaker; James Shackeliord,
ex-president VIM. West, secretary
John H. Bartlett, financial secretary
James McCuen, jr., treasurer; Thomas
Morgan, chaplain Cary ). Mills, usher;
w. P. Henshaw, sergeant-at.arms |;
5. P. Jackson, doorkeeper; J. T. Raj
serty, NJ. r. Norris and ]. H. Byrne,
trustees. This council which has but
recently been organized in this city is
growing rapidly aud is regarded as
the most effective mode of life insurance
at q small COST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

WILL BE PUT TO WoRE.-The au-
thorities are often at q loss at this sea-
son of the year to determine what TO do
with tramps and city Migrants who are
arrested for misdemeanors for the rea-
,3on that the Jail and workbouse are
full and there is nothing for them 10
do which would be a benefit to the city.
Council, however, at its last meeting
passed an ordinance which empowers
Che Mayor and Justices OF the Peace be-
fore whom such delinquents Shall be
brought in future to put them to work
on the streets or at any other occupa-
ton by which they can be made useful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

FopSD THE FRONT Door OPEN
Two police officers while patroling
their beat in the extreme western por-
ton of the city about u o'clock last
night, discovered the paddock off the
door of a store and looking in saw a
dim light and two men inside. The
officers drew their pistols, opened the
door and called to those within. Re-
ceiving no answer, they blew their
whistles and prepared to enter and Sc
cure what they believed to be burglars.
At this iuncture the men In the store
(who turned out to be the proprietorsj
out out the light, walked to the door
and made themselves known, very
much surprised, however, at the officers
Cor making the alarm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

CASE DIsNIssED.-A Chinaman,
whose American name is Thomas JEFF
ferson, entered the store of Michael
LaupEeimer yesterday for the purpose
at looking at some stoves. Not finding
one to suit him he went out. The pre-
prietor's wife had ive-dollar bill in
her pocketbook when the chinaman
inc her money discovered that the note
was gone. She suspected her customer
of having by some means ''prestove-
toed' the bill from her pocket TO his
and had him arrested. The celestial
was taken to the station house and
searched critically. SiXty-odd dollars
were found on his person, but no five
dollar bill. Mayor Strauss this morn
discharged the accused for want Of evil
depce,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15
DRY GOODS.
Bar ggaiIl Sale.

On Wednesday morning at
s o'clock we shall inaugurate
the greatest bargain sale it
has ever been your good for
tune to attend. We want
your trade and prices shall be
the attraction. Our buyer,
Mr.. Louis Eichberg, having
just returned from New York,
has secured for the READY CASH
some marvellous bargains here
tofore unheard of. We wish
to add that all goods Of this
great bargain sale having been
bought at a great sacrifice and
for cash, we are compelled to
sell them upon like terms
without favor or preference.
100 doz. Ladies' Hemstitched Initial
Handkerchefs, all letters at sc apiece or 6
for 25c; regular price 15c.
One lot Al Chenille Table Covers, magni-
fcent designs, choice combinations at 49c;
manufacturers price 50 per dozen.
One lot Ga ditto at 99c, sold everywhere
at $1.5O.
100 pair Chenille Porticrs, 49, yards long
by Y, yards wide, with heavy dado top and
bottom, all coors and patterns, you would
ordinarily consider them cheap at So, our
price for this sale ONLY So 90
112 pairs Lace Curtains 3l2 yards long, ex-
ira heavy and fine, to be given away at this
sale for $2.49. This is an exceptional value,
and we wish to call your special attention ~
them; we have frequently paid $3.50 by the
dozen pairs for no better goods. But they are
the balance of manufacturers product Of
this peculiar quality. We bought them at
our own price and We will sell them at your
own price.
IA doz. 10-4 Marseilles Spreads at 99c we
will not dwell on the extraordinary value of
these a mere glance will convince you that
they are less than one-half price, if you do
not conscentiously agree with u.s. we will
mako you present OF one. We have no
fears, however, as we know We are quite safe
in making this liberal proposition.
25 pieces All Wool Dress Goods, 40 inches
wide, plaids and stripes, all this seasons goods.
never before offered at less than 75c and 81;
our price 39c.
40 pieces ditto, one-half wool, regular BIZ.
and 4Oc values at 2Oc.
IL pieces "a inch, All Wool Plaids, worth
81 they are yours at 49c.
so inch Black Broadcloth cheap 81, 59c.
so inch Black Broadcloth, cheap at SIPS,
roc.
so inch Black Broadcloth. cheap at S15O,
99c
CHILDREN's COATS AT LESS THAN
HALE PRICE.
We closed the entire line of samples off
New York Manufacturer at SOC on the dollar,
and we offer the entire lot Of 125 garments,
at surprisingly low figures. All new and
fresh goods.
One lot, S2.49 sold at Sc; another lot.
$299 sold at $3.50, and another lot at $3.49
sold at 81.
We could enumerate hundreds OF other ar
tcles at given away prices if space would per-
nit However, call at our store and be con-
WINGED that this is the greatest BARGAIN
SALE you ever heard Of.
Isaac Eiic|lbpI'g,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

"ANoNG THE BREAKERS. Those
who wish to spend a pleasant evening
can do so by visiting the Opera House
neNu Tuesday night and witnessing the
prosecution of this piece by members Of
Golden Light Lodge Of Good Templars.
The play consists of two acts and will,
last about hours. See advertisement
in another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

ANOTHER Coal THIEF CAUGHT
Special Officer Crump during the
we sma hours" oflast night came upon
a negro, who gave his name as Philip
Sanders, in the act Of steal ling coal
from the tender of locomotive in the
Virginia Midland depot. The negro
had an iron instrument resembling
chisel with him, 1t was about three
feet long and could have been welded
with terrible effect. He was fined s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

by the Washington Philharmonic Quar-
tette were heartily encored as were also
those of the male quartette. The sing
ing of Master Robert Lee Cox was also
excellent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

CONCERT concert given last
night at the Opera House under the
auspices of Cecilia Guild of Christ
Church, wss fairly we'll attended and
heartily enjoyed by all present The
inclemency of the weather prevented
many from attending and all such miss
ed real musical treat. The selections
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:25; sun sets
49, High water l:09 a m. and
! 10 y. H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Dec. 10
There is but little doing in the grain market
which is dull and heavy, Corn being lower.
We quote: Flour 81 00a4 % for fine to
patent roller; Wheat 60a62; Corn 40a43:
Rye 45a47; Oats 32a35; Eggs 21a22; But
ter 1920,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET Dec. IL
Refined Sugars-Thc quotations are as fol-
lows: Standard powdered 47sc; cubes 49sc;
cut loaf 3 5-16c; granulated 41sc; fine
graduated 43sc; Confcctioncrs' A 4ibc; Dia-
mond A 412c; Columbia A 4 5-16 cents
per ID. The market was fairly active hut
steady.
CoFFEE.-The market closed firm, with
a gain of Is to 1.c in the week, with the quo
tations as follows: 1Slsc per pound for
No. 7 grade of Rio. Mild cofees were very
firmly held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

The wholesale markets though quiet are
firm. Flour is moving slowly at current
prices. Wheat eascd up on the reported in
crease of the already very large visible sup
ply, but we note fair demand for choice
milling samples; sales 50, 60, 81, CD and g.
Corn is stronger at 46 to AZ for old white,
Al to as for new; much Of the new is arriv-
ing in poor condition. Rye 45 to 40. Oats
"a to 81 on cars. Butter, Eggs, Pork, all
kinds of Produce and Provisions sell readily.
Cotton Seed Meal, Millfecd. Hay and Straw
are without change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Dec 14-Cat-
tle-the market is steady Christmas steers
SIS. 75a6. 80, common to extra steers So. 25a
6. stockers and feeders S2.25a3.75, COWS and
bulls 81. 25a3. 25, calves 50 25a6 per 100 lbs.
Hogs--market frmer; heavy S4.S5a5. 80,
common to choice mixed 81 S5a5.30. choice
assorted S5.3Oa5 35, light S4.40a5.25. pigs
S425a515 per 1OOlbs. Sheep-narket weak;
common to choice S1a3; Is per 100 lbs.
Lambs S2.75a4.T5 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

WEATHER PROBABILITIES this
section generally fair; slightly warmer Satur-
day morning southerlv winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

RICHMOND MARKET, Dac 15.-The market
is quiet and inactive, the offerings being but
fair and sales light. Prices remain about the
same as those of last week. We quote: Flour
50 OOa4 % for fine to patent family brands;
Wheat 60a65 Corn 42a44 Rye 5Oa55: Oats
33a3T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15
316 KING STREET.
LOST.
MEETINGS.

T1HE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
Il ALEXANDRIA, VA.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dee. II, 1893.
The annual election for Directors of this
bank will be held at the Banking House on
TUESDAY, January 9th, 1894, between the
hours of - and 1 o'clock.
CHAS. r. HOOFF,
decl1 TT Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-15

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Dec. ID
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
lows:
Best 10000. 90 10
Generally rated first quality. 4.37 ~
Medium or good fair quality. 3 $50
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows.."..... ................. by
OF the Cattle received 1860 came from Vir-
ginia.
Beef Cattle-The market this week has
been fair. The number is some 400 head I'M
der that of last week. The quality averages
better than the offerings of last week, some
very superior Christmas cattle from Virginia
being among them, sold to one of home butch
ers on private terms, but understood to be a
considerable advance over our highest quo
tation.
Mich Cows.-The market is very dull, but
few extra selling at our top figure. Quota
tions at S25a50 per head.
Veal Calves-Trade is exceedingly dull and
values 75c to 81 lower. Quotations at 4a5a,c
per Id.
Sheep and Lambs-The sheep market has
been very dull, and prices throughout are
fully lac lower than those ruling the latter
part of last week. The quality generally is
fair. The receipts are only so head less than
last weeks numbers. Sheep sold at 2isa33. C
per ID gross. Lambs are quoted at 3a4ttc
per lb gross.
Swine.-Hogs are easier, prices ranging a
full lac lower than early in the week. Light
hogs as well as the heavy ones range along at
the same figures. Quotations are as follows
So. 25a5. IS per 100 lbs gross and few e1-
ira at the latter price; roughs $4a4.5O per
100 lbs gross.
New YORK CATTLE MARKET. Dec. IL
Bceves-no trading; feeling steady Calves
market steady for grassers; veals weak and
steady; veais 5aS1ac per lb, grassers 81. a2l2c