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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24
LOCAL BREYITIES.
The City Council will meet to-nig


Ladies, read Chapman's advertise
ment this week.
Willie, the son of Mr.. John Bartlett,
is seriously i'll with pneumonia.
James Fitzgerald, coachman, COM
mitted suicide in Washington yester-
day.
Tlonas D. Singleton, a furniture
dealer in Washington, made an assign
ment yesterday.
The new electric car which arrived
from Philadelphia yesterday is being
unshipped at the local depot.
But few white people apply at the
free lunch rooms for soup and bread,
but the rooms are we'll patronized by
colOred people.
A musical and literary entertainment
will be held tonight at Trinity Church,
beginning at S o'clock. A fine pro-
gramme is expected.
A bear which escaped from the Der
nard Chase Company which performed
here last week has been seen in the
cemeteries near this city.
The cold weather and frost burst
gas and water pipes foot un-
derground, and every plumber in the
city is working night and day.
Electric cars have been engaged to-
day in transporting lumber and other
material to New Alexandria, where the
Deis company is building their factory.
John F. Swartley, of Colman, Pa,
was found dead in the Mount Vernon
Hotel, on Pennsylvania avenue, Wash
ington, yesterday, with the gas turned
on.
Numerous petitions were circulated
to-day for signatures requesting Coun-
Gil to grant the use of certain streets of
this city to the Mount Vernon Electric
Railway Company.
The will of the late VIM. Triplett,
the colored barber, was admitted to
probate yesterday in the Corporation
Court. The widow reported the value
OF the estate at $780,
The Senate District committee is con-
sdering the plans of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company for carrying
its tracks into the city of Washington
on an elevated road.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Robb took
place this evening from her late home
on Lee street. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Father Cutler and the
remains were placed in the vault in st.
Mary's cemetery for future burial.
The funeral of Frank bowman, who
fatally shot himselfin Washington on
Saturday last, took place in Warrenton
yesterday afternoon, the service being
held in the Episcopal church. 1t Is the
universal belief there that his death
was purely accidental and due to care
less handling of the satchel containing
the weapon.
He was cured in two days. Mr..
Frank Bennett, 523 n. Fremont Ave-,
Baltimore, Md, writes II woke up on
last Friday morning with very had
cold, on Tuesday | commenced using
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup and to-day l
an free from sore throat and cold. 1
think DR., Bulls Cough Syrup is the
remedy for coughs and colds.
A compromise District of Columbia
liquor license bill has been agreed upon
by the House District committee. While
it recognizes the principle of high Ii
cense, it does not carry the principle to
an extreme, but makes $500 the ex-
IRENE contribution which a licensed
bar-room shall need to make toward
the public taxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

LII is reported that the rope mas
chosen coadjutator for the Archdio
cese of st. Louis and named Mgr
O'Connell, rector of the American Col
lege in Rome, as the man.
For fear of arrest J. w. Hyams. who
victimized the press the whole coun-
try by his origin of the alleged Bakers
vile, n. c., lynching riot, has decamp-
ed from Johnson City, Tenn, leaving
his hotel In the lurch.
Gov. Altgeld, of Illinois, left Spring.
field this morning for Asheville, N. c.,
where he will remain until he has re-
covered from the nervous ailment which
has confined him to his home since he
was inaugurated two weeks ago,
The Casino building, at st, Angus
tine, Florida, adjoining the Hotel
Alcazar. was badly Quilted by fir
early this morning, TIE loss will
probably reactl 100000. The Ca
sino covers an area Of goo by 800
feet. It's walls were of solid concrete.
The fire was caused by servant pull
ing down gas fixture while attempt
ing to light 1t.
A sleigh with party of six, return
ing home to Passaic City, N, j., was
struck by an Erie locomotive at street
crossing In rassaic half an hour after
midnight last night. Mamie Ryan, %
years old, was killed, Maggie Splain, 81
years old, so badly injured that she
died ~ few hours later, Mrs, Thomas
o'Brien, the divorced wife of a saloon
keeper ON West street, New York, and
John Moore, (colored) driver of the
sleigh, were fatally injured, and the
others were also hurt. The locomotive
struck the sleigh squarely, completely
demolishiug it, and killed the two
horses. The occupants were thrown
IN all directions.
All tho prisoners, seven in number, confined
in the county Jail in Texarkana, on the Ark.
ausas side, escaped Sunday night by cutting a
hole in the floor and then tunncling for dis
rance Of IL feet to brick wall, which they
succeeded in cutting through.
Fire to-day destroyed elevator B. one of the
largest in Indianapolis, Ind, owned by Fred
P. Rush & Co. 1t is estimated that $4,000
bushels Of wheat. corn and oats were destroy
ed, about 120,0 bushels being wheat. The
total loss will foot up $15OOO0,
Rev. Father Culleton, who TOR the past five
years has had charge OF the Roman Catholic
church, at Raywick, KY, has renowned tie
faith and Is now excommunicated. On Wed
nesday last Father Culleton was married t
his cousin, Miss Annis Culleton.
The preliminary ballot for y, S. Senator
was taken, in tho West Virginia Legislator.
to-day. The tAsal in both houses was: Faux
per So Camden SO; Eikins 81; Maxwell 81
Hill (populist)2.
Margaret Foster. school teacher of Al
toona, Pa, who has been suffering from blood
poisoning due to criminal operation, dice
in Bellevue Hospital New York, this morn
ing.
Yesterday afternoon, at Guthrie, Ind.
Luke Dickard followed his wife into harbe
shop and shot and killed her, Jealousy wa
the cause
Andy Bowen, has signed to fight Mike
DAILY, in New Orleans, March eth. The con
ditions arc 1873 pounds and $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
Foreign News.

LONDON, Jan. 24-To-day,'s advices
give ground for confidence of the en-
tire fidelity of the native Egyptian
army, cooperating with the British
army, to the British cause, and it is be-
lieved that any attempt at Instruction
would be promptly crushed, but the
hostility of the Khedive towards the
English shows no signs of abating. In
reply to threat that a complete change
of regime might be necessary in the
event of resistance, the Khedive re-
piled that he only yielded to force.
PARIS, Jan. 24-The sensation in
France over the action of the British in
Egypt is increasing. The course taken
by England is looked upon as proving
the determination Of Great Britain to
persist in the occupation of Egypt. The
newspapers unanimously call upon the
government to vindicate the rights of
France.
PARIS, Jan. 24.-Cardinal Joseph Al
fred Foulon, archbishop of Lyons, is
dead.
VIENNA, Jan. 24.-Thc marriage of
Archduchess Margaret Sophie and
Duke Albrecht of Wurtemberg was sol
emnized to-day in the Church of the
Hofrath. The archbishop of Vienna
officiated. The wedding was one of
great brilliancy, being attended by
Emperor Francis Joseph, several arch
dukes and archduchesses, the king and
queen of Wurtemberg, and other mem
bers of the royal family of Wurtemberg.
ROME, Jan. 24.-The congregation of
the propaganda fide is considering the
question of the elevation of the bishop
ric of Dallas, Texas, into an archbish-
opric.
LONDON, Jan. 24.-The bodies Of two
seamen, quantity of ships filings and
q number of life boats have been wash
cd ashore at Papa Westra, an Island
of the Orkney group, off the coast of
Scotland. The wreckage indicates that
the Norwegian steamer Inc has found
cred, and it is supposed that all on
board of her were drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

LICENSES REvoK ED.-ln the Corpo-
ration Court to-day in the cases ofsev-
eral parties indicted for selling liquor
on Sunday, Judge Norton entered orders
lining Louis Brill $50, and revoking his
license; Charles Fleischman SO, and
revoking his license; VIM. Javins SO,
and reyoking his licence. Sefer Blouse,
indicted for selling liquor without a
license, was fined 500 and given so
days in jail 1t is reported that some
of those whose licenses have been re-
volled will remove to Washington and
90 into business there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

DEATH OF a STEAMBOAT MAN
Capt. Thomas Ross, IT,. who had been
at different times during the past twelve
wears first officer of the steamers w. w,
Corcoran and Charles Manchester, died
at his home, lie Droit Park, Washing
ton, yesterday. He had been suffering
from typhoid pneumonia for several
days, having contracted n severe cold
while cunning near Marshall Hall. The
deceased was 81 years old, and was Il
son of Capt Thomas Ross, ofthe steam
or Wakefield, and lived in this city sew
eral years, being at one time in charge
of the transfer tug Beaverton, lie
married Miss Ida Wood, daughter of
the late Douglass Wood. The deceased
was popular with the travelling public
among whom he was well-known,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

ArpOINTMENTs.-Mr. H. 5. Cooper OF
the Winston-Salem, \. c., street rail
way, has been appointed superintend-
ent of the Washington, Alexandria Il
DIT. Vernon Electric Railway Company
and is expected here in few days to
assume the duties ofhis Office. The ap-
pointment was made at the request of
Superintendent F. A. Reed, who will
be promoted in the company's service
and will hereafter give his attention to
its business affairs and not to its me-
chanical operations.
The appointment of Col. A. D. An
dersou, of Washington. as general coun-
sci of The company was noted yester-
day. Col. Anderson will look after the
company's interests in Washington and
shc bill now before Congress for per-
EMISSION to bridge the river and enter
that city and will have general super
vision of the company's legal affairs.
Mr.. J. r. Cation will continue as the
compaDy's counsel in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

PUBLIC MEETING.-A large public
meeting of colored citizens was held at
Odd Fellows Hall, on south Columbus
street last night, for the purpose of TAX
ing steps to relieve the wants of the
poor. Norman B. Pinn was elected
chairman, and J. T. Holmes secretary.
The chairman stated the object Of the
meeting and said the committee OF
white ladies had helped very many
colored people and were still helping
them, and that but for the very many
cases of relief afforded by the white cit
liens as individuals and committees the
sufferings of numbers of colored per-
sons would have been beyond measure,
vet it was proper that steps be taken
by the colored people themselves to
supplement the efforts of their white
friends and join hands with them in
needing the cry, not of race, but of hu-
manity. A collection amounting to
Sl6.25 was taken and several barrels OF
flour, fish, much sugar, coffee, tea
clothing, ETC., was pledged. A poor
relief committee was appointed with
Emma Credit as president to solicit,
plan for, and distribute needed articles.
The dining room of Odd Fellows Hall
was offered and accepted as deposi-
tory. A resolution expressing appre-
citation and gratitude for the Christian
charity of the white committee of
ladies was adopted by rising vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24
FRnzEN TO DEArH.-

FROZEN TO DEATH,-Two negro
dredgers arrived at Norfolk from Tan
gler Island yesterday by way of Cape
Charles, and report that they walked
thirty-four miles on the ice from
where their dredge was frozen up
in order to reach Cane Charles.
They also say that there were twenty in the
party Oghite and coIored mem that left the
drcdges with them, and seven Of them drop
ped on the ice and were. they suppose, frozen
to death Two of the latter were white men,
drummers, who had gone out to the dredges
to scll goods. They say that the people on
Tangier Island are starving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24
THE SoFrENING IcE.-A dispatch
from NNnphinmtnn SAYS

THE SoFTENING IcE.-A dispatch
from Washington says:
The ice in the Potomac must be softeninS
in the warm wcathcr, but as yet an un5rOkcn
field of snow lies above the unchanged ice as
far as the eye can reach above or below the
Long bridge The Navy Department has
loaned the United States steamer riton 10
the District authorities, with the suggestion
that all the strength Of the Triton would be
insufficient to break the ice now in the harbor
of Washington, and that the only proper way
10 set the ice afloat would be for heavy
steamer to start in the clear water beiow the
See aud open channel through the lightest
ice first. aud then up TO Washington, giving 4
way through which the ice broken in the
channel can run OF 70 the bay. Yesterday
afternoon some preliminary tests in breaking
the ice with a species of dynamite were made
and they will be renewed to-day. 1t is not
unlikely that steamers will be engaged III
Baltimore to come up through the ice TO
Washington. There is ut present no danger
OF flood but day or two of warm rain
would make freshct most likely event.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

9couLT4TIoS OF JUPITER AND THE
M6oN-The planet Jupiter was occult
ed by the moon last night. The occul-
tation was witnessed by many persons
and was really beautiful sight. For
some time the planet seemed to rest
gracefully on the1right limb Of the cres-
gent, snd then it slowly sank behind it,
but reappeared again. The moon was
also in conjunction with the planet
Mars, the satellite and the two planets
being grouped in the same part of the
heavens. The sky was clear and the
movements ofthe heavenly bodies could
be well observed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

INsrALLATIoN.-At a regular meet
ing last night, in their hall, Refuge
Council, Sons OF Jonadab, installed the
following officers w. c., w. Il. Burn
ham Treasurer, J. b. Arnold Patri-
arch, Edgar Thompson ; r, S, B. T.
Foley +. s., c. NJ. Hancock w. e.,
p. b. Bowie; A. g., WeStley Davis, All
the officers made addresses pledging
themselves TO be true to their pledge
and TO diligently renew their battle
against the giant evil, intemperance.
This council is doing noble work and
should meet with every encourage
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

The WEATHER AND THE RIVER
Comparatively mild weather, which has
prevailed since Sunday, continues and
to-day even in the shade the mercury
has been above the freezing point. The
warm rays ofthe sun are causing some of
the ice and snow in the city to melt
and the streets are in very sloppy
condition.
There is no change in the condition
of the river and so far as known the ice
still extends to its mouth. The trans
fer tug and barge are making daily trips
TO Shepherds, but none of the other
steamers have made attempts to run,
though it is said the Norfolk boats will
be sent out tomorrow, if the condition
of the ice will permit. The mild wealth
er of the past two days is beginning to
have softening effect on the ice but it
is very hard and thick yet, This morn
ing numbers of persons from Maryland,
as far down as River View, crossed the
river and took the electric cars for this
city, and on Friday horse was driven
across from that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

PRRsoNAL.-Among the strangers
in the city to-day was Congressman W.
c. p. Breckenridge, of Kentucky,
Admiral Gillis, U, S. n, is visiting
friends in this city,
Mrs, NJ. e. Cornwell, Keeper of the
Aims House, is quito sick at that in
stitution.
Mrs. Win. Fleming Is quite Ill at her
residence on upper King street.
Miss Mary +. Baker, one of Alexan-
dria's most popular young ladies, left
this morning for Philadelphia where
she will spend several weeks with
friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24
Congress-,

In the Senate yesterday, the Chero-
kee Outlet bill was considered, and q
number of amendments offered, but the
bill finally went over without action.
The New York and New Jersey Bridge
bill then came up, hut flihpstering tao
tics prevented its consideration. The
House then, in committee of the whole,
proceeded to the consideration OF the
Sundry Civil Appropriation bill land had
gotten about half way through when
an adjournment was had.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

A CIVIL SERVICE 0FFIoE.-rostmas-
ter Agnew to-day received official notice
that the Alexandria postoffice has been
placed within the classified civil service
by Presidential order and that the
commissioners will at an early date
complete the classification and arrange
for the holding of examinations of per-
sons desiring TO enter the service here:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

LEcrURE.-The Philadelphia Times
says of Mr.. Percy NJ. Reese's illustrated
lecture to be delivered ct the opera
House Thursday night: "'The lecture
was interesting throughout and the
speaker was followed with the closest
attention as he gave short sketch Of
each OF the great structures of the an
eient city"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

OVER THE AoUEDUcT BRIDGE.-In
a communication to Senator Mcmillan
9lr. George W. King has suggested
Shat as the piers of the AQueduct
Bridge extend from six to eight feeble
yond the present structure an elevated
road may be built on them to be used
by the street railways without detri-
nent to the foot and Vehicle traffic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24
DIED.

On Monday. January 23rd, 1899, q, 1890
afternoon. ASHBY MILLER. only child of
&. W. and Annie A. Coleman. aged two years
and four months,
Sorrow and saanoss reign through the house,
Aud We move with a soft gentle tread
There's void in our hearts that can never
be filled,
Oh. whisper it-Ashby is dead.
BYHIs AeNY EvvIE.
Funeral services fro1a his parents residence
1918 King street. Wednesday, at II o'clock
OH Sunday, January Goth, at u o'clock
~, Mrs. MAGGIE WISE, wife Of J. R. Wise,
aged 80 years. The funeral Will take place
from st. Mays Church to,morrow (wednes-
day. morning at 10 O'clock. High mass.
Friends of the family are invited to attend.
The funeral OF Mrs. MARY NICHOLSON
will take place Tomorrow Wednesday, at 3
o'clock from her late residence, No. All south
St. Asaph street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

preparatory to our regular spring opening of fabrics
we offer at 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 I5c They are
now offered at 1oc
line of choice styles in Dress Gnghams the low price
of Ioc-a saving of fully 20 per cent. goods.
All imported Gnghams formerly from 20 to 25c at r.
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 25c.
Fast Black Organizes stripes and cords former prices II
and IS, at 1o1lc.
Large assortment of figured striped and plain Outings for
mer prices 12H and 49, at Ioc per yard.
Bargains in Remnants of Dress Goods
Special values in Dress Goods White Goods and Embrod
cries
We will make great sacrifices close all our Coaks
Many of the garments remaining especially in light goods
best Styles which will be sold at about two thirds of
former ptices.
To clear the remainder OF Wood and Japanese Screens
will from give discount of 20 per cent on the re-
nainder of the stock.
In the Merchant Tailoring Department are some very de-
srabe suits-former prices s25 $50 SIS $2 Three
desirable overcoat patterns SIS goods $23. One $25
overcoat at $50.
We close at p. m. Saturdays excepted
ONE PRICE
TACK E17E &MARSHALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. January 24-The stock mar
ket was not active to-day. The trading de-
veloped 4 feyerish and unsettled temper how
ever, and considerable irrcgularity existed
right from the opening. which was at irrcgu-
lar changes extending to about per cent.
each way. The general railroad list after >
spell of weakness, rallied partially. No re: l
strength was shown in the list and at II
o'clock the market was still feverish and I'M
settled, generally at shade under the opening
figures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was
milder and cloudy till about y o'clock,
when it became clear. There were
eight dodgers and one prisoner at the
etatiop house. 80
The following case was disposed of
at the Mayors office to-day:
VIM. Haywood, youth, for assault
ing and beating his step-mother, Louisa
Haywood, was fined $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24
BALTIMORE. Jan. 24.-virginia consols :
do 10-40s :: do 3s 71a72!.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Jan. 24.-The
markets are quiet and very steady at current
values for Flcur. Grain receipts are still ex-
ceedingly small and we again note q good de-
mand for prime Wheats; sales ~ to II for
fair to choice mixed, mo lancaster is coming
to this market.) 6S TO II for other samples
Corn 53 to "a in bulk Rye % to go. Oats
80 to 43, latter for white. Butter, Eggs, Po-
tatoes produce of all kinds Pork, Poultry,
and SIillfeed are wanted at full. Hay is ac-
tive. Straw is quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

On Sunday morning ah9nt midnight Mr.
John Malone, who lives in Mineral county.
West Virginia, about ten miles from Cumber-
land, was aroused by the yclping and scratch
ing Of a dog in a lower room. He went to
the room and found an opening the door,
that alIaos, the whole chamber was in flames.
The house was burned to the ground. Most
of the inmates escaped, but Edward Mccarthy
and Luke Malone were burned to death. Mrs.
Malone is thought to he fatally burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

Twenty-four per cent, is the dividend of
the Mercantile Railway Building and Loan
Association OF Alexandria, va, at the close of
their first years business, There are no back
dues to pay, as a new series is opened each
month See their secretary, Lewis Hooif, for
PARTICULARS or drop him postal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

New York CATTLE MARKET. Jan. %
Cattlc-market dull and lower; native steers
81. 5a5.6O bulls and cows S2.25a3.SO per
100 lbs. Calves-market steady; veals S5a9,
graSserS SO. 10a3.50, Western calves $32Oa
$50 per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs-market
tirmj sheep S4.10a5.90 lambs $5.50a675
per 100 lbs. Hogs-market steady at 81 Goa
5 per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

BALTIMORE. Jan. 24.-Flour dull and I'M
changed. Wheat quiet and firm; No = red spot
7ea1S4 Jan 7Sa79t; Feb 7Sta78l; May
S1saS1s; steamer No , red "a! bid Milling
wheat by sample 7SaS1 Corn firm: mixed
spot 53!a53s Jan 52sa52s; Feb 50la509
Mar 50a50i May 51Ia5li; steamer mixed
80 bid Southern white and yellow corn by
sample 54a55. Oats firm No 2 white West
ern Hap; No , mixed do 3Sa3Si. Rye
quiet and steady; No , 63a65. Hay steady.
Provisions quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-24

WEATHER PROBABILITIES For this
section increasing cloudiness and snow,
colder Wednesday night, southerly
winds, shifting Wednesday to westerly.