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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05
LOCAL RREYITIES.

The April term of the County Court
adjourned yesterday evening.
Messrs. Geo. Ayres and Jas. McCau-
ley yesterday killed thirty-one snipe
below this city.
The cat rifle nuisance is now at its
height ard should be abated before
some reckless boy shoots and kills
some innocent person.
At the meeting of the Hydraulion
Fire Company last night routine bust
ness only was transacted and one APP
plication for membership was received.
The annual meeting of the AleXan-
dria Perpetual Building Fund Associa
ton, to have been, held last night, ad
journed for want OF quorum to Fri
day, April IA.
Mrs. Mary L. Mckenzie, wife of the
late Alexander Mckenzie, of Fairfax
county, died in Washington on Mon
day. Her remains were brought to
this city to-day for interment.
Applications for license for the sale
of liquor are being submitted to tie
Board of Excise Commissioners. 1t is
desirable that all be in before next
Monday in order that the court can
consider them with expedition.
a little girl was born Monday night
aboard the Norfolk and Washington
steamer Norfolk OF Ter trip up. The
mother was en- route from the South to
New York. The new arrival was ex-
temporaneously christened Norfolk.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Douglass S.
Macllall and Lucy II. Chichester, of
Fairfax county; Peter Green and Nan
ME West, both of Culpeperi Frederick
D. Freeman and Lucy NJ. Stannard,
of Richmond, and to Edward NJ.
Holmes and Mary S. Anderson, both of
Rappahannock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

I. o. O. F.-The Grand Lodge of Odj
Fellows of Virginia, will hold its fifty
sixth annual session in Norfolk, com
mencing at 10 o'clock on next Tuesday
morning, April 18th. About 200 dele
gates will be in attendance, represent
ing all the lodges in the State. Con-
siderable interest is being manifested
throughout the fraternity on account 81
many important measures that vii! be
introduced during the session. To &C
commodate delegates from this section
the Norfolk Steamboat Company will
sell round trip tickets at $780,. d. r.
Stansbury, Grand master, will preside
and make his final report. The posi-
ton which he has filled SO acceptably
to the order for the past year will ex-
pire at the close of this Grand Lodge.
P. NJ. Bradshaw, of Potomac Lodge,
w. D. Zimmerman, of Sarepta Lodge;
W. e. Latham, of Marley EncampmeLt
and others from this city, will be in az
tendance. An invitation will be
extended to the Grand Lodge to hold
its next annual session, in 1894, in this
city. 1t has been IS years since they
met here, at which time the Hon. A.
r. Courtney, Of Richmond, was the
Grand Master.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

DIED FROM THE DosE.-As anticipat-
ed yesterday, Mrs. Annie Lampher
who swallowed two ounces of lauda-
mum yesterday while suffering from the
effects of the grip, died between four
snd five o'clock yesterday evening, prs.
Smith and Quaekenbush, who attended
her. being unable to coHnteract the Ell
fects of the drug or to rouse her from
the deadly comatose condition in which
they had found her when summoned.
The deceased was about fortysfve years
old, and before marriage was Miss
Javins, of Fairfax county. Her hus-
baud is a non-commiss!oned officer on
o naval vessel, which, it Is said. is at
Norfolk. She left little nine-year-oid
daughter. Coroner Purvis summoned
the following jury of inquest last night:
James McCueu, Richard Rowland,
Charles Pullman, B. B. Penn, Joseph
Chauncey and George Washington.
After hearing all the evidence that
could be educed, the jury rendered a
verdict that the deceased died from an
overdose of laudanum at her own
hands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

PERs oNAL.-The marriage of Miss
Esther Pitts, daughter of Robert I.
Pitts, esq, ofthis city, and Mr.. James K.
Orr, of Union City, Pa, will take place
this evening ats o'clock at the residence
of the brides parents on Duke street.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Orr
will leave for an extended tour through
the north.
Among those who called on Mrs Cleveland
by appointment yesterday were number of
ladies of this city. 1t is understood that the
reception of yesterday will be the last Mrs.
Cleveland viii hold this spring.
Miss Rena Hopkins, of Richmond, is visit
Ing Miss House, on Duke street.
Messrs. L. W. Spear and G. w. Fisher yes
terday evening with a gentleman from Boston
drove over the route around the Theological
Seminary along which it is proposed TO build
an electric railway.
Mrs. Ewing last night gave delightful lit
tie party to the pupils of her school and their
friends at her residence on Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

ACCIDENT TO AN ALEXANDRIAN.-
Mr.. Charles Kersey, of this city, en-
g'neer in the Barbour & Ross building,
lorner 18th and q streets, Washing
'on, was the victim OF an accident
while at work there yesterday. Mr..
Kersey was engaged under the elevator
making some repairs at the time, when
the parties operating it, unaware OF the
fact that he was there, lowered it on
him. He was knocked down and both
sides of his upper jaw were broken. He
was extricated from his perilous posi-
ton ss soon as possible and taken to
the Emergency Hospital and later
brought to his home here, where he
was attended by DR.. Jones. To-day
Dir. Kersey is resting comfortably, his
injuries not being ofa serious nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

ENFORCE THE VAGRANT ACT.-NoE
,bot mild weather is in season the
number of loiters on the streets in the
.hape of colored boys anu girls with
bass, buckets and baskets has increased.
Hundreds of this class are old enough
n betake themselves to honest employ
ment instead of roaming through the
~;fv or loafing around corner stores. \
lar,r percentage of these people infest
very southern city. They contribute
,o,hing toward defraying the expense
Neither State or corporation, spend all
they make on their own luSts and when
sickness or death overtake them they
Lscomo burdens on the public purse.
sIcyandria has her full quota Of this
,.iaas most of whom have bcen school
81 At the city's cost, and after having
been reared almost at public expense
have evolved into Migrants. Inc code
nroyides for enforcing vagrant
act by the sending ofsuch dslinquents
IA the work house, but this institution Is
generally full. and then, too, there are
always enough there to perform the
necessary work about the premises. 1t Is
thought therefore, that an ordinance OF
some sort should be enacted TO meet the
SPECIAL requirements of the cases refer
red to above, under which these strag-
,elers In the march oflife could be pick
{. ed M aud made 10 perform work OF
some sort FOX the benefit of the city
whose proteges they are and will be Ut
Ill thew die. They could all procure
employment either in the city or the
country, but they prefer 10 live in idle
ness ~ leeches on the body polite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

PROPERTY SALES, BUILDINGS, &c
Capt. p. B. Hooe, trustee for Mrs. G. G.
Beckham, has sold Mrs. Laura P. Mil
hollen a house and lot on the west side
of Columbus street, between Prince and
King, for So, 500, -
Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow has sold to Mrs.
Mary L. Guy lot on the south side of
Cameron street, between Alfred ard
Patrick, Oh which she will at once COM
mence the erection of a brick dwelling.
Mr.. Vim. Blake, of Washington, who
recently purchased a lot on the north
side of Cameron street, between Alfred
and Patrick, will soon begin the cree
ton there of q handsome residence.
Mr.. ]. C. Smoot has torn down
number Of old frame houses on south
Washington street, opposite Washing
ton school building, and will erect in
their place seven neat two-story brick
houses.
Mr.. VIM. Smith is erecting hand
some modern style house on south
Washington street.
SIr. L. H. Warder has begun the cree
ton of handsome residence at the
southwest corner Of Columbus and
Queen streets, for Mrs. W. H. Muir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
clear and cool. There were no prison
ers nor dodgers at the station house.
Mayor Strauss had but one case be-
fore him this morning-that of a color
ed youth named John Shepherd, who
had been guilty of disorderly conduct
in and around a shop kept by Charles
Reyes, also colored. He was fned IS
or given 80 days on the chain gang.
Jas. Cunningham of the sloop Mag
nolia which arrived here from Macho-
doc creek yesterday, reported at the
station house to-day that while under
the influence of liquor last night he was
robbed of from $35 to $40 in money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05
A Horrible Railroad Accident

Is u daily chronicle in our papers: also the
death of some dear friend, who has died with
Consumption. whereas. if he or she had taken
Otto's Cure for Throat and Lung diseases in
time. life would have been rendered happier
and perhaps saved Heed the warning! If
you have cough or any affection of the
Throat and Lungs call at E. S. Leadbeater q
Sons, sole agents, and get trial bottle free.
Large size soc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05
OPERA HorsR-The San Francisco

OPERA H0UsR.-The San Francisco
Alta says of Miss Ada Gray, who will
appear here Friday night in East
Lynne Miss Gray is handsome, Of
the stately order of beauty, with mag
nifcent eyes, expressive countenancc,
symmetrical arms, good carriage and
pleasant voice. Where intensity is re-
quired, she responded in such man
ner as to win the appreciation OF L Q
audience, and an enthusiastic call b :
fore the curtain. Miss Gray hasa grand
voice and superb physique, aud her
costumes are particularly elegant"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

A CHURCH C0NsECIATED.-Olivet
Church, near FrancOnia station, FAR
fax county, was consecrated yesterday
by Bishop White. There was large;
congregation present, including several
persons from this city. The sentence
of conservation was read by Rev. ;. A.
Wallis. the rector of the church. The
service for the day WAC read by Rex. II.
Sutrr, of this city, and the conservation
sermon was delivered by Rev. Carl
Grmnmer. OF the Theological Seminary,
near this city, md was an eloquent ad-
dress. Rev. DR.. Packard, of the Semi
narv, and Rev. Moses Hoge Hunter, OF
Washington, d. c., were also present.
The first church of this name was built
some years prior to the war on the Bush
Hill place on tract Of land donated
for that purpose by Mrs. Virginia Scott.
This building was torn down by the
federal soldiers and the materials car
ried to a fort near this city aud a thea
tire erected for their amusement. Alter
the war the congregation erected log
structure which waa enlarged and i'm
proved and occupied till about three
years ago. when extensive repairs be-
Ing needed. it was determined to build
Il new church ct the present location.
The ground was generously donated by
the late Hou. WV Boyce, aud through
The cxertions of the congregation, the
Iiberaiity of the Episcopal churches in
this city aud kind friends in other sec
tions of the country, a building has been
erected that would be credit to q
much larger community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05
ICoMMUNICATED
Casualty on the High C's.

City committee control candidates
chances. Can di6a!es carrying certiti-
Gates, countersigned chairman city
campaign committee" can claim con-
gressional compensation. &c Congress
mans clincher.) Citizens coveting COM
Portable cells, coops, crates, &C., can
condescendingly call, chin convincing
ly, courleously, confidingly-clearly
citing causes, circumstances, capahility,
constraining claimant. Correspondence
cremated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05
Good Roads.

The object of this communication is to call
the attention of those OF our citizens who use
the Shutters Hill road as a pleasure drive, to
its present condition. 1t has, in some places,
been almost impossible, and to be a good road
for the simmer. it should now be put in order.
IL those interested in the matter would leave
a contribution for repairs At the Alexandria
Gazette office. it will be paid over to RESPONSE
BILE parties for the purpose. Direct to
mh2S st GOOD ROADS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

The STEAMER THOMAS CoLLYER.-
The steamer Thomas Collyer, which for
many years before the late war was one
of the steamers which carried passen-
gers from this city to Washington, is
now in Florida and runs between Fer
nandina and Brunswick, making trips
on Cumberland sound. She has been
rebuilt and is now known US the steam
err Brunswick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

A COLD OF unusual severity developed into
Il difficulty decidedly catarrhal in all its char.
actcristics, threatening a return of my Old
chronic malady, catarrh. One bottle OF Ely S
Cream Balm completely eradicated every
symptom of that painful and prevailing dis
ordcr.-E. W. Warner, Rochester n. y.
WHEN began using Ely's Cream Balm my
catarrh was so had had headache the whole
time and discharged large amount of filthy
matter. That has alm4St entirGly disappeared
and have not had headache SINCE. II.
Sommers Stephney, Conn. MID
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

MUsICAL.-The thirty-siXth compli-
mcntary rehearsal of the Alexandria
Musical Association was given last
night 10 q large and appreciative audi
ence. The spacious hall was literally
packed. standing room even being in
demand long before the rise of the cur
tain. The lady friends of the Assocla-
ton turned out in full force and spring
dresses. and their smiling faces and en-
thusiastic applause seemed TO inspire
the musicians with such skill and spirit
chat last nights entertainment will long
he remembered as one of the best OF the
season. The Association, under the
skiliul direction of Mr.. T. d. Gambrill,
has of late made such marked progress
that it can easily rank with many ofthe
professional orchestras of the country.
II il needless TO comment on the brass
or string renditions, which were well
selected and admirably executed. The
special features Of the evening were OF
a high order and were heartily appre-
ciated. The vocal solos OF Miss Doro-
Thy Byrde Rogers, of Washington, III
Bacio'' and Good Bye" rendered in a
fall, rich soprano, at once placed the
lady among Alexandria'E favorites, and
called forth repeated encoree. The cor
net solo of Prof Will Grosskurth, the
Three Star" polka, was highly appre-
ciated and received an encore. Prof.
Grosskurth is without doubt the best
cornetist heard III this city for a long
time, his triple-tongueing being grand.
The vocal quartette, Misses Lulie and
Sarah Rathbone and Messrs. S. f. Field
and G. P. Evans, rendered in excellent
style "The Merry Madrigal." The en-
tertainment was decided success in
every particular. The next rehearsal
will be the last of the season,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

OFFICERS ELECTED.-The annual
meeting Of the Moryen Land and I'm
provement Company was held in this
city yesterday, when Mr.. w. DaneI =
hover was reelected president, S. Il.
Lunt secretary and F. w. Lambert
treasurer, together with the old board
of directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

PoroMAc SHOE CoMPANY.-The an
nual meeting of the stockholders of tie
Potomac Shoe Company was held yes.
terday evening at which Mr.. G. r. Hill
was reelected president, and Messrs.
j. NJ. Johnson, 2. Aitchesop. \. Lind
say, G.. r. Hill and ]. c. Smoot, direct
ors. The report of the president was
presented which showed the affairs Of
the company to be in a satisfactory and
encouraging condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

FOREST Fra large fire occurred
last night in the Franconia neighbor-
hood, destroying a large quantity of
standing timber and some fencing on
the places of Mr.. Grandson Javins and
Mrs. Mark Young. 1t is supposed to
have originated from q spark from a
locomotive on the Washington South
ern Railway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

RELEASED on BAIL. George Cant,
who severely cut George McCuen in
fight on Monday night, was yesterday
evening released on bail in the sum of
$500, Mr.. James McWilliams, his en-
ployer, becoming his bondsman. Nc
Cuen is rapidly recovering from the ef-
ftcts of the wound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YoRg. April 5-The stock market
was decidedly weaker after the opening this
morning. owing to heavy selling movement
in American sugar refining. which carried
tie stock down TO 1045, decline of II from
last night. Speculation subsequently became
firmer.
BALTIMORE. April 5.-Firginh consols =;
do 1O-4Os =; do IS 69ia70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

FALL OF A MISUNDERSTANDING the
prevalence of the high wind about two
O'Clock this morning the keystone over
one of the third story windows of the
former residence of the late VIM. n.
Brown, on north Fairfax street, fell to
the pavement. The block of stone
weighed tiftytwo pounds. Fortunately
no one was on the pavement at the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

The markets are frmer to-day and in some
lines prices are shade higher. Flour is still
in liberal receipt and the demand is fair AT
current figures, Milling Wheats are scarce
and wanted, but common are dull and hard
to sell; range 63 to rs, latter for choice Ian
caster. Corn 81 to 80. Rye Sc to 60. Oats
80 to 40 for mixed and white. Eggs, Butter
and other produce sell readily. Coffee, Sugar,
Bacon, Lard and provisions generally are
steady. Pork, Lambs, Poultry aud Beef are
e4sic-. Fresh fish are declining. Millfced,
Hay and Cotton Seed Meal are weaker. Straw
i, quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

MAD DoG.-Mr. G. Kicherer, the
butcher, who lives near Penny Hill
burying ground, was yesterday start
led on discovering that one of his three
dogs was suffering from hydrophobia.
He stood OH no sentiment or predilec-
ton toward the canine creature and
procuring a gun soon dispatched the
triO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05
Portrait Department.

We execute Crayon Portraits, SEPIAS,
WATER COLORS, PASTELS, AND PASTEL
CRAY0NS. We have employed the best
artists and guarantee all work to be entirely
satisfactory in every detail.
Samples On Exhibition.
Fourth floor ................. 10th-st building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05
CHAIR C. Con-.

BIve and Gray for April has been re-
ceived from its publishers in Philadel-
phia. Among its contents is Lees Last
Great Stand. by General Horatio G..
King; My First Campaign apd Battle,
General Beauregard, Ghiquita's Re-
vcnge. The Mound Near the Door of o
Southern Home, Appomattox, A Sew
enteen- Year-Old Texas Boy at Shiloh,
c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

AEETISG.-The annual meeting of stock
holders Of the National Cooperative Company
was held in this city last night when Mr.. a.
Longley was reelected president. A board
of directors was also elected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-F this
sertion fair until Thnrday, probably followed
Nv increased cloudincss aud easterly winds
5Iripg the day. threatening weather and
lfght Iain Thursday afternoon or night; cold
- Thursday morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

FISH Since yesterday about 10000 her
ring and 500 shad haze been received at
Fishtowa Herring sold at $6aS per thous-
and and shad at S10a20 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05
4 Good Week for Dress Goods.

The past week with has marked of the best dress
goods sales for early the for many years. and the
large sales in this department show clearly that have
ected popular fabrics Early purchasers the choicest
shades and styles in selecting while the lines still full
In plain goods Bengane and Whip Cords have proven the
best sellers the Tans Gay Resedas and lighter Greens be
ing the popular shades Most of these light wool fabrics COM
bne effectively with either satin silk and the variety of the
combination gives large choice The popular being the
changeabe silk weaves in Surahs Benganes and Crystals
Satns also selling we'll and make pretty combina
tons with lg wool materials
We have left few very desirable Dress Patterns in JAG
guard effects Illuminated Dagonas and other fancy designs
Our sales lower grade dress goods have kept pace with
the better goods and the popular bargain at s7c and the
range of desirable soc goods have been we'll cut into
We endeavor keep up with the demand of the changing
styles Dress Linngs &c. and have in stock plain and
barred Crinolnes Canvas Hair Cloth &C.
We have few samples of the popular lightweight Spring
Cape and also ghtcoored and Black Cloths suitable for
making spring wraps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

When Baby was sick. wo gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung 20 cestoEia.
When she had Children, she gave them CastoEiaI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

SIM rises to-norrow at 5:3S Sun sets
6.22 High water 1l:14 a. m. aud
80 q. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. April Cattle
market steady and quiet: top prices $3.50
a570, medium S5a5.50, others 81. 25a5 %,
Texans $2.S0a4.40, Gamers $2.40a2.90, ma
tive COWS $3a4.25 per 100 lbs. Hogs-mar-
ket closed slow and steady; common and mix
cd hogs $6a6 CO. prime heavy aud butchers
weights $665a6.F5. light $6.40a6.60 per
100 lbs. Sheep-markct active and strong !;
natives $4.50a5.T5, Westerns So. 15a5.75,
Texans $;390a4 so per 100 lbs. Lambs
S4.75a6.45 per 100 lbs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

BALTIMORE, April 5.-Flour steady and
unchanged. Wheat strong; No 2 red spot
and April 74ta74I; May 75sa75!; June 75i
a76; July 76a76I steamer No = red 90
bid milling wheat by sample 73a76. Corn
firm; mixed spot and April 49aa49i; May
47ia4S; July 4Sla4S!; steamer mixed 46 /;
white and yellow corn by sample 40. Oats
steady; No white Western 41a42; No
mixed do 37ia3S. Rye quiet; No 2 G2!.
Hay firm; good to choice timothy SIG OO
to SIC so. Provisions fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

Mr.. Samuel II. Lunt has bought of
Mr.. Geo. A. FOwle lot on Pendleton
street, near Alfred. for S>iJO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-05

NEW YORK, April 5.-Flour firm and
quiet. Wheat lirm and fairly active. Corn
dull and firm. Pork moderately active aud
weak mess SIT 80 to sis GO. Lard dull
and nominal steam $40 90.