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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

THE WEATHER AND THE RIVER
The temperature, which had consider
ably moderated yesterday, again be-
came colder last night and the mercury
dropped to Ii in exposed places. 1t
rose during the day, however, TO 80 in
the shade and in the sun there was II
slight thaw
There is no change in the condition
of the river and only the railroad trans
fer tug and barge continue to make
trips between this city and Shepherds,
and these are made with difficulty.
Preparations are being made in Wash
ington for breaking the ice blockade as
soon as thaw sets in and the govern
ment authorities will be asked to use
the tug Triton to assist the river boats
in this direction One Of the hands en-
ployed on the tug Templar, which, with
the Harlow, recently arrived at Balti-
more, returned to this city to-day, and
says that those tugs left Baltimore yes
terday for the bay to tow q schooner to
that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

NOT HIS SUIT.-Mr. L. Shuman,
who, it was stated yesterday, had lost
his suit against the metropolitan Life
Insurance Company, says it was not his
suit. The action originated in Il claim
of $500 Oh the life Of his son, the policy
having been taken out by Eph. Adams
on the young mans life without
the cognizance of young Shuman's faith
er. Mr.. Shuman refused to sign the
necessary papers in order that Adams
claim might be paid, and the claim Of
Mr. Adams having been refused. both
these gentlemen subsequently waived
all claim to the money, and agreed to
let Father Cutler, through his attorney,
Mr.. S. Brent, bring suit to recover it,
for the benefit of st. Mary's Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

All were soon seated and the feast
was discussed with on evident relish.
There was an abundance OF everything,
and in the greatest variety, the walt
crs were attentive and fitted around
with such alacrity that all were attend
ed. and everything progressed to the
entire satisfaction of both guests and
host. This company ate and reclted
war "reminiscences for about an hour,
the query, where were we thirty
wears ago." where will we be thirty
years hence p being propounded
over and over. Some remembered
their whereabouts three decades ago,
but to the question, "Where would they
be thirty years hence 2" none seemed
disposed TO draw horoscopes. But the
banquet went on, stories were told ana
the best of cheer prevailed. To an 90,
servant person the little band Afforded
food for thought. There could be seen
gathered at the tables remnant OF the
bone and sinew of old Alexandria,
part of a gallant number who in 1861
left homes and all near and dear to
fight Ter principles they had learned to
hold sacted-States rights and kindred
issues: Our mother State had been
invaded No other apology for their
course is needed. Numbers. however,
of the old Seventeenth exist only IN our
memories. How many cougenial souls,
who would have been SO much at home
at last nights festivities no longer hear
the tattoo or the bugle call, gallant
men who died amid the clash of war
Across the street from the scene of the
banquet the intrepid Jackson, regard
less of numbers, had fought to the death
in defending his house (his castle) from
ruthless soldiery and while the Seven
teenth was forging its way to Manassas
jackson was welteripg in his own
blood. But, those are bygopes; let US
return to the hall of festivity. The
edibles having full justice done them,
and the liquors and cigars circulated,
Commander Smoot, who acted as toast
master, proposed 'Robert E: Lee, which
was responded TO by John N, Johnson
esq. The response was one of that gen.
tleman's happiest efforts. and he was
loudly applauded. His tribute to the
great soldier, the humble but famous
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

PROTESTING RAILROAD PATRONS
Pursuant TO call meeting was held
last night at the Board of Trade rooms
bv the patrons of the Washington
Southern railroad and other citizens TO
protest against the irregularity with
which the trains are now run between
this city and Washington and other in
conveniences to which they are subject
ed. and to take such action as might be
necessary to regulate matters.
The meeting was well attended and
all present seemed to take much inter
est. Several animated discussions. oc-
Cured. and it was evidently the senti-
ment that the people of this city were
not properly treated by the railroad
company.
Tie meeting was called to order by
Mr.. Eustice C, DePutron, who stated
its object and said that owing to the
poor railroad service which had existed
for some time he and other patrons OF
the road had concluded that some ac-
ton should be taken to remedy the evil.
He then read paper, which had been
numerously signed, and which had been
forwarded to the railroad officials, COM
planning OF the irregularity with which
the trains were run OF the INSURGENCY
of the number of cars to accommodate
the passengers of the cars not being
properly heated of the wilful disregard
Of the rights and comforts ofpassengers,
and of the disregard paid to the com,
plants by the passengers to the local
officers Of the road. He said that no
notice had been taken of the paper and
now the meeting should take action IN
the matter. He then read letter from
Mr., f, A. Reed, president of the Board
of Trade, granting tbs meeting the use
of the rooms, and also read a copy of a
letter which he had forwarded to Cen
eral Manager Pugh, of the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad, whose office is in Philadel-
phia, inviting him to be present at the
meeting, or to send a representative,
but had received 40 response te the IN
vitation.
Mayor Strauss was then made chair
man of the meeting and Mr.. I. ii.
Netherland secretary.
Mayor Strauss on taking the chair
said that Mr.. DePutron clearly stated
the object of TIE meeting, and he was
ready to entertain any motion which
might be made.
Mr. E. NJ. Birrell said that he had
forwarded to Supt. Hutchinson nu-
merously signed petition for better ia,
cilities and accommodations and had
received the following reply:
P.,W. & B. r. R. Co, MD. DRY.
OFFICE OF TIE SUPERINTENDENT,
WILMINGTON, Bel. Jar. 10, 1873.
Mr.. EIrin NJ BirreH 40. $40 5. FdaJd1
street, Alerandrid, Ia.
Dear Sir: am in receipt OF your favor oil
the 18th instant with petition enclosed Ow-
ing TO the extremely cold weather the steam
| heat arrangements OF our cars haze been bad
" frozen up frequently as well rs the brakes
aud couplings, thus causing very considerable
delay in shifting, which IS the cause of delay
| in the short runs between Alezandria ana
| Washington. The delay to No. 400, north
bound frcm Quantico, is caused by the south
! bound train No. % being late. which has
been very unusual occurrence until this
cold weather commenced. am eRdeavorins
now to arrange these trains 81 thaE when
train Nc. :2s3 is late YOU will have . train TO
come north on the time of No. 400 on time,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20
SATURDAY,
the Ian dov of Fnbruarv 1902

the 14th day of February. 1898,
in front Of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building, in the city of Alexandria.
Virginia offer for sale at public auction, TWO
LOTS OF GROUND on the west side of Hen.
ry street, between Cameron and King streets,
in said city as follows
No. 1. Beginning on Henry street 80 feet
, inches south of Cameron street, and run
n;H:g 18th and fronting on Henry street 10
feot 7 iii,el.es, more or less. and running vest
wardly in depth 81 feet, more or less.
No. =. Beginning on Henry street % feet
0 inches, more or less, south of Cameron
street; thence south and fronting on Henry
street 10 feet inches, more or less, and run.
ming westwardly in depth 81 feot, moro oil
less.
Terms of Sale ope,third Of the purchase
money IN cash on the day of sale, and the res
idue in two equal payments at six and twelve
months from the day Of sale the deferred
payments to bear interest at per cent from
the day of sale, and to he secured by the
bonds of the purchaser, with approved per
sonal security, and the retention of the title
until the purchase money is paid in full. Con
vcyancing at the cost of the purchaser.
JAMES ~. CATION,
spccial Commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

HELPING THE NEEDY PooR.-The
members of the ladies' relief associa-
ton have been in Paft's Hall nearly all
day receiving and dispensing the neces
saries of life to the many INDECENT peo-
pie in the city who find themselves at
this inclement season with neither en-
ployment nor the wherewithal or
which to subsist. The committees to
inquire into cases of alleged restitution
have been performing their mission in
an earnest and praiseworthy manner,
and they have unearthed several cases
of persons IN actual want where COM
Functions have kept them from max
ing their condition known. OF couse,
prompt relief was afforded such, The
distribution is made from q wagon,
which has been kept running to and
fro all day. The good people of the
city are still sending all sorts of articles
to the committee for distribution, and
numbers of hearts have been made
glad by having the wolf temporarily
at least, repulsed from their doors. The
ladies in charge of the relief fund re-
pOIU Uudg luC GOlliIDutIOHS ~ AiOhS.
amount to over $500, fully 5000 in gro
ceries, large quantities of new and
second hand clothing and boxes
of shoes and rubbers. At the
meeting of Andrew Jackson Lodge
of Masons last night it was determined
to open a lunch house on the north
side of King street, one door from Fair
fax, where food can be procured by Che
deserving. The place will be opened
by Sunday, if not by tomorrow. The
plan of distribution will be by tickets,
which are to be placed in the hands Of
the pastors of the different churches
and ladies' relief association. Tickets
viii also be sold at a nominal price to
perso' who may desire, themselves, to
give them away. All Masohs in the
pity will eo:eperate in this commenda-
bic movement and contributions from
the citizens generally are solicited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

FEET AMPUTATED.-A colored boy
named Hal. Brooks, aged y years, was
sent from Delaplane to the Iniirmary
in this city day or so ago suffering
with blood poisoning, resulting from
frost-bittcn feet. To-day the boys feet
were amputated by Drs. Quackenbush
and Ashby, but his condition from blood
poisoning is so serious that it is feared
there are but slight hopes of saving his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

ATTEMPT TO EXTEND THEIR TRACKS
This morning the officers of the Alex
andria and Mount Vernon Electric
Railway Company, with force of one
hundred and fifty men, strung ties from
the terminus of their tracks at the local
depot on Fayette street west to Payne
street, south to King, and westward up
that street, and began the work of tear
ing up those thoroughfares preparatory
to extending their tracks over the route
which they acquired the right to use
from the City Council over year ago,
but which privilege they forfeited on
the 1st instant by failing to lay the
track on these streets within the pre-
scribed time. They had opened por-
tons of the street and had dug some
holes for the poles, when Mayor Strauss
having been informed Of the procedure
put quietus to the work by ordering
its cessation on the ground that the
company had forfeited its right to a
track on the proposed route by failure
to build the same by the lst of January,
as was stipulated in the ordinance.
The Mayor also stationed q squad of
policemen In the neighborhood with in
structions to arrest any one who under
takes to violate his order. He also
deputed Mr.. Geo. A. Mushbach to look
after the city's interest in the absence
of Corporation Attorney Brent. twill
be remembered that Mr.. Luther w.
Spear and others associated with him
have applied to the City Council to lay
tracks in the streets now desired by the
Mount Vernon Company, and Mr.. 5.
being at present out of the city, it is
claimed by his friends that this move
was inaugurated to hedge him and his
confreres and handicap them in the
building of an opposition road. 1t now
remains for Council to say whether the
time shall be extended in which the
Mount Vernon road has the right to
use the streets, or whether the new
company represented by Mr.. Spear
shall be given the privilege of building
theirs. Strange upheavals occasionally
occur. Who would have supposed
few years ago there would be a dispute
as to who should be allowed to build
an electric railway in what were then
the confines of Alexandria?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

POLICE REPoRT.-I.ast night was
clear and cold with two prisoners and
four dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of
the following cases
Turner Soloman, colored, for cruelty
beating a horse, was fined So.
Isaac Jackson, colored, for an assault
on Sarah Levi, also colored, last fall,
was fined s.. Johnson returned to the
city yesterday having been absent since
the assault.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20
DRY GOODS.

Preparatory to our regular spring opening of fabrics
value and style to goods that will command much higher
prices as the season advances.
We have quite line of figured thin abrics goods that sold
freely all during the past and 15c They are
now offered at Ioc.
line of choice styles in Dress Ginghams the low price
of 1oc-a saving of fully 20 per cent goods.
All our imported Ginghams formerly from 20 to &c at
Some choice patterns in French Organizes fine French
Crepon Cling CHAINS and fine Printed Cords formerly ,7I 40
and 5oc all at the uniform price of CSC.
Fast Black Organizes stripes and cords former prices II
and IS, at 12Hc
Large assortment of figured striped and plain Outings for
mer prices 12H and sc, at 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 fhe garments remaining especially in light goods
are our best styles which will be sold at about thirds of
former pices.
To clear the remainder OF Wood and Japanese Screens
mander of the stock.
In the Merchant Tailoring Department are some very de
srabe suits-former prices SIS $40 SIS S2 Three
desirable patterns, SIS goods SIS. One SIS
overcoat at $40
We close at P. m. Saturdays excepted
ONE PRICE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

FIRE.-There Wefo aeveral things 60
ing Oh in Alexandria last night-an in
dignation meeting was in progress at
PATS Hall, a theatrical performance at
the Opera House and banquet ct Mr..
Louis Brill's restaVant--when, as an
auxiliary toward bringing more people
from their homes, an alarm of fire was
sounded about s o'clock, and in few
seconds considerable commotion was
produced in the streets as the steam
engines. belchimg forth lame and
smoke and trailing fire in their wake,
dawn by galloping horses, tore into
Cameron street. The cause of it all
was a slight blaze in the Hotel Fleisch-
mann. on the north side of Cameron
street, between Royal and Fairfax
For time the proprietor, Mr. Charles
FIeischmann, endeavored to l;4ep the
firemen out, pyefeTring 10 take the risk
from the fire than the inevitable
damaging of everything by water.
The ''boys," however. got in and es-
tinguished the flames. hut, us the host
had feared, the furniture, interior dec
orations, &c, were damaged to the ex-
tent of several hundred dollars, The
loss on the building will reach about
$500. The latter is insured in COM
panies having agencies IN this city.
Mr.. Fieischmann carried no insurance
on the contents of the house. The fire
was caused by a defective fue and
broke out in the attic shortly after q
fire had been started Ga the floor be-
meath. During the time the hotel was
conducted by the Cooney Bros. fire
originated in the same room and from
the same cause. The building is own
ed by Afr. ]. G. Slater, of Washington.
PERsoNAL.-Mr g. NJ, Dent, who
has been seriously i'll at the residence
of Capt. Mushbach for the past two
weeks, was yesterday we'll enough to
be taken to his home in carriage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20
SATURDAY.

in front of the Royal street entrance to
the Market Building, sell for cash the
following described real estate, 10
wit: All that frame tencment and
lot of ground on the north side OF Cameron
street between IaEricli and Henry streets, in
the cit,. or Alexandria, State Of Virginia.
bounded and described as follows, viz BE-
ginning on the north side of Cameron street
AZ feet 10 inches, more or leas, west of Pat
rick street and al the west wall Of the brick
house standing or the ground conveyed by
William Slankin and Others to Eliza Swans
bury, and running thence west with Cameron
street IS feet 8 inphes 10 the east line of the
house standing upon the ground conveyed BY
the same parties to James +. Carlin then
north parallel TO Patrick street % feet D
inches then east parallel to Cameron street
the length of the first line, and then by q
straight line to the beginning. Together with
all rights and appurtenanc;.a TO the said lot OF
ground belonging,
Conyevaraingat The cost OF the purchaser.
LEWIS NICK. RELL,
HARRISON KIRK, jr, Trustees
FRANK WAKEFIELD, }
ian20 IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20
AUCTION SALES.

pY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
ID Corporation Court Of the city of Alexan-
dria, Virginia. rendered on the 2Sth day of
December, 1892, in the chancery cause Of
Thomas Fairfax against Ethelhert Fairfax
and Others, the undersigned, appointed spc-
cial commissioner for the purpose, will at II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

TIME UNDERSIGNED trustees of the
a Alexandria Perpetual Building Fund AS
ISOLATION on the order of the Board of Direc-
tor of said association. and by virtue ola decd
of trust bearing date October 18th, 1850. and
recorded in deed book No, -. page 800 Of
the land records of Alexandria city. Virginia,
executed by lohn f. Guy and Mary L., his
wift, 20 the trustees OF said association, will
~ | y o'cloct m on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

TyHE- REGULAR CoNCLAyE OF OLD
L DOMINION COMMANDERY, NO. IL,
<. T.. will be held in their asylum ON FRI.
DAY, January 20, 1893, 1893, at u o'clock
n. NJ. A full attendance is requested. Work
Red Cross By order of the E. E.
ian19 % K. KEMPER, Recorder.
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sun rises Tomorrow at 40 sun sets
$50. High water 10:l3 q. IN. and
1923 u. I'm.
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Special Commissioner

certify that bond has been executed by
the special commissioner above named, with
approved security, rs required By the decree
in the ahayc named cause.
JOHN S REACH.
Clerk Corporation Court, Alexandria city
ian2O Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

though in order to do so it will cause us to
run a train deadhead from Washington to
Quautico and also to bring back the engine
and cre'g that now runs to Quantico OH No
%, deadhead from Quantico TO Washington
give You this detail 50 as to show you how
much We are endeavorins to rectify this con-
dilion of affairs. With regard to the short
runs, am endeayoring to heat the lay-oyer
ears 4; alexandria so as not 10 cause so much
delay, and nope TO get them on time again.
We will watch this matter daily until We do so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

Oysters.
Lynnhavcn Bays on half shell. Fried.
/: Cold Dishes.
[: Roast Beef. Corncd Beef, Turkey, Ham,
F.: Chicken. Tongue.
Saads-Chickcn Potato.
E.lishcs Worcestershire Sauce, Spanish:
Olives. Celery. Cold Shaw, Chow
Chow. Mixed Pickles.
Frui.4-OrangeS, Bananas, Apples,
Malaga Grapes.
Tea. Coffee.
Whisky Punch. Yard Wide, German
Disturbance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-20

CL0AKS,

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 ''e
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 we'll to
cali 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 $3.50 and
SI4 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 Biicl|prg,.
KING AND ROYAL SITS
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]. B. HUrcuIysos, Superintendent.

Mr. Herbert Ramey then gave his
experience on late trains and cold cars
and said the reasons for such were not
all as stated in Mr.. Hutchinson's letter.
Others also thought that the reasons
for the delays were not as stated in the
lie ter.
Mr. George McBurney said that he,
too, had written to Mr.. Hutchinson in
regard to the matter and had received
the following letter:
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p. w. x B. Il. L. Co. MD. DIV,
OrFICE OF TIE SUPERINTENDENT.

WILMlSGToS, Del Jan. ID, 1898.
Mfr. G. McBMaey. crrc Of Mr.. J. ". Powers,
No 915 Louisiana 1ceaue, ". ". Washing
ton, d. c.
Dear Sir: am in receipt of your favor of
the 1lth instant and the petition referred to
has been received. will take pleasure in
giving the matter immediate attention and
endeayor to rectify the difficulties referred to-.
Your, truly
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Sebruar, ais fi9 Die &ommiiidre Der
franj0iii9en Ibtbetlung Der Weltans,
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fran56iil9en 9anbelSieftion, gleidiam
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fur3en 3ett, Die CUR &usfiibrung unb
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in Der Motb. Sn 3tpan3is Tasen bate
er bte Statue, beren Gilb mir brin9er,
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ODER 1onftise 8equemlidfsiten. Sn
Gnbetradt Der ~lausererr 8etie musten
an Der 2otpmotipe oeridtebene Berbelie<
runSen por9enommeit perben urb Dor
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muroe. @benfalls mar Elm ,leueS
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tlns berielben ieiner .3ett nur nit
@a9s. unb Stearinlidtern geidab.
Da Sic 9ofomotipe nur &aum fit 1900
9allonen Waiier bat, 10 fonnte iie anf
Der 0eiie obne @ufentbalt tur 80 Meie
len 5uriidfegen. SIRE Sabrgef9mtns
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TT Der Stuiloe. Nls Sibrer auf Der
Sabrt mad Der @eltauSftelungSltabt
btente 9err q. g. 9erbert, Der Dor 35
Sabren rSobn 8na4 re9icrte. Der
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80 Sabren in 9orbentomn seltorben.
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giebt es feline 3eitung.