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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-19
SATTEENS

In India, Brocaded, Perspiration Proof French
Mourning, Silcot and Satin Gloria Cloth, Wool
Chalies, French Muslins, Irish Lawns, Organ
dies, India Crepes, twenty novelties in Import
ed and Domestic Dress Ginghams.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-19
NEW GOODS.

New styles are what the public want. We
are here with our Great Stores TO meet and
supply that want at the lowest possible cost to
our patrons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
LOCAL BREIITIES.

The meeting held last night to form
q Sunday School Union was adjourned
till Monday night next.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum
will tonight continue the mock trial
begun last week. The Lyceum will
give an exhibition of stereoptican views
next Tuesday night.
Mr.. NJ German this morning built o
fire over the water pipe leading to his
property on King street, and in answer
to inquiries said that he had thawed
out his pipes that way in 1856 and
would do il again.
When the term of service of the tugs
now engaged in keeping the channel of
the river free of ice, expires, it is pre-
posed to give big dinner aboard the
Samson and issue invitations to the
captains of the fleet, masters of the Po-
tomac steamers, harbor police, District
commissioners and the press.
Mr.. j. F. Cook will have for sale in
market tomorrow fine lot of trout,
smelts, white fish, haddock and fresh
cod.
The Baltimore committee representing the
Richmond and Danville underlying bond
holders will take steps to protect their inter-
ests under emergencies. The committee will
call on all the bondholders, including those
on whose holdings fixed charges have been
paid, to cooperate for protection.
James Diggs, son of Beverly Dggs, colored,
of this city, whose drowning in North Carroll
ma was mentioned yesterday, was Oh his way
home and accidentally stepped overheard from
tug in Abemarle Sound
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

GAMBLERS BREAK THE IcE.-The
enterprise of the parties who run the
gambling dens on the Virginia side of
the river was shown yesterday when
they hired one the largest of the tugs
employed by the District to clean out
the harbor of ice to break Il good sized
channel from the Aqueduct bridge to
their resort, so that their patrons might
be accommodated. Tugs are regular
ly employed by these proprietors to
transport those who are anxious to Try
their luck. Yesterday morning the
Aqueduct bridge was thronged with
people watching the tugs at work, and
it was the opinion Of many spectators
that this ice was being broken at the
expense of the government. After the
channel had been cleared and was free
of floating ice the passenger tugs re-
sumed their regular tt.irG &c the gaanI.:,
bling places, and despite the cold
weather they went up every time pref
ty we'll crowded. During the last cold
spell when the river was hard frozen
and the ice too thick to break, q good
many of the patrons of these places
managed to secure seats at the gaming
tables by walking up the towpath to
the Independent Ice Company's store
house and walking across on the ice.
IL '0Slington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, D.
SEN ATE

Mr. Vest presented petition for the
passage of the House bill relating to
the appointment of architects for the
erection of government buildings fol
the government.
The Senate then proceeded to the
consideration of unobjected House bills
on the calendar.
The bill for the relief ofthe assignees
or legal representatives of John Roach,
deceased, to pay them balance due on
the U. S. ship Dolphin (SS,165) was
passed.
Mr.. Blackburn moved to consider the
New York and New Jersey railroad
bridge bill, but the motion was defeat
ed-yeas %, nays 81.
The Senate then resumed considera-
ton of the bill compelling common car
riers to equip their cars with automatic
couplers and continuous brakes and
their locomotives with driving wheel
brakes.
Mr.. Hunton said that he was not able
10 give his assent to the bill, knowing
its very seductive title. He believed
that men who had devoted their lives
to the building and management of rail-
roads would conduct their business bet
=. prtGfian it could be conducted by Con-
gress. by the interstate commerce COM
mission, or by the national convention
of each of the two great parties.
HOUSE.
The reading of the journal having
been completed, the Speaker stated
that without objection it would stand
approved.
MIR. Reed-in an innocent tone
put the inquiry to the chair as to the
correctness Of the journal. According
to that instrument the House had ac-
complished nothing yesterday.
The Speaker (smiling) replied that
the journal was correct and it was
thereupon approved.
There were number of House bills,
with Senate amendments, upon the
Speakers table and their appropriate
disposition consumed good deal of
time, Among those in which the Sen
ate amendments were concurred in was
that relating to contracts Of Common
carriers (by water) and TO ascertain OBJ
duties and rights in connect
ton with the carriage of property.
This is what IS known as the Harter
bill ar lading bill.
Mr.. Bacon, from the committee on
banking and currency, reported a res
olGtion calling on the Secretary of the
Treasury for information as to the
names of banks, banking associations,
&C., which have communicated with
him asking for the repeal of the Sher-
man silver law. Adopted.
Routine business having been dis
posed of, the House proceeded to the
consideration of the legislative appro-
lriation bill,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-NIr, Maurice
Vandevanter, a well-known farmer Of
Fairfax, attempted to commit suicide
by hanging in his barn near the Court.
house last night. Yandevanter had
been acting strangely for the past few
days and man had been employed 10
keep a watch on him. Lat night the
man missed Vandevanter and going to
the barn found him hanging by the
neck to one of the rafters. He was at
once cut down and resuscitated and
this morning was taken to Jail and
placed therein for safekeeping. Van
dervanter is about 40 years old and has
wife and several children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

Nor MURDER, BUT AssAULT.-The
grand jury III baltimore yesterday dis
missed the charge of murder against
Mate George w Davis, of the tug Tenn
plar, of this city, for causing the death
of John r. Hall, colored, on January
30th, and presented Davis for simple
assault only. As before stated, Hall, it
is charged, attempted to board the tug
to come across the harbor, when Davis
refused to allow him aboard, and Hall
persisting, Davis struck him, Hall,
who was intoxicated, then fell over
board and was drowned. The coro-
ner's jury at the inquest upon the body
found that Hall came to his death from
being drowned, and that Davis WAS
guilty of fracturing deceaseds skull,
thus primarily being the cause of his
death. Mrs. Davis has gone to Baiti=
more and, it is said, will secure hail for
her husbands release in the sum of
$500. Mr. Davis is expected to return
to his home in this city this evening,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

THE New MOUNT VERNON BRIDGE.
In both Houses of Congress yesterday
Il bill was introduced to overcome the
objections to the Washington, Alexan-
dria and Monnt Vernon Electric Rail
way bill recently introduced. Objec-
tiona to the former bill were based
mainly upon the provision which a.
lowed the construction of q bridge from
the Arlington estate across the river be-
tween the Long and Aqueduct bridges.
The new bill authorizes the construc=
ton of bridge across the Potomac op-
posite Observatory Hill. Maj. Davis
had also interposed an objection to al
lowing the road to cross the reclaimed
area of the Potomac without speoiiica-
ton of the width to be used or pay
ment to the government for its land.
The new bill authorizes the company
to construct and lay down a double
track railway, with the necessary de-
vices for operating the same by electri-
cal, cable, compressed air, or other
power except steam, to be approved by
the Commissioners of the District of
Columbia, for carrying passengers,
parcels, milk, and truck by the fol-
lowing route Across the lower
portion of the Arlington reserva-
ton, in the State of Virginia, to point
on said river opposite 0bserva
tory Hill, where said company is here
by authorized to construct and main
tain an iron bridge across said river on
such plans as the Secretary ofWar NAV
approve; and from thence across the
extreme upper corner of the reclaimed
flats to . point where New York ave-
nue. extended crosses the lower portion
OF Observatory Hill; then along New
York avenue to Cstreet; along Cstreet
to Virginia avenue; along Virginia
avenue to 3 street along Il street to
Fifteenth street, and along Fifteenth
street to the south side of Pepnsvl-
vania avenue, opposite the Hotel Ran
dali. Also from said bridge along New
York avenue to Seventeeth street. and
along Seventeenth street 10 the south
side of Pennsylvania avenue opposite
the War Department The bridge is to
be of iron with Q carriageway and foot
way on the side.of the tracks, maintain
ed in good order and free to the puplic.
Construction shall be commenced with
in one year after the passage of the act,
and the bridge shall be completed in
three years; Other companies are au-
thorized to use the tracks and bridge
upon payment Of just compensation.
Col. Hsins thinks the cost ofthe bridge,
according TO government requirements.
will be about $4,000. The officers of
the company say that as they will con-
struct bridge at their own cost and
IN conformity with the recommendation
OF the government officers they can see
no reason why Congress should not
pass the bill at once
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

Geop TEMRLARs.-At the regular
meeting Of Talisman Lodge, I, O, G. T.,
last night, the Grand Chief Templar,
Major j. ", Newton. of Stanton, and
the Grand Counsellor, Mr.. w. H. Hatch,
OF Arlington. visited the lodge in their
official capacities. After the transact
ton of considerable routine business
the recently elected officers were ap.
prorr;steW installed by Maj. Newton,
and later in the evening Refreshments
Tere served by the ladies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

PERsoNAL.-Grand Master of Odd
Fellows, D. r. Stansbury, of this city,
on Saturday paid an official visit to
Loudoun Lodge. No. %, at Leesburg.
Senator Hunton was in the city to-
day.
Mr.. s. G. Brent last night entertain
Cd q number of his friends at a theatre
party and subsequently at q supper
given at Chamberlin's in Washington.
Mr.. ]. II. Greene continues seriously
ill at his home on upper King street,
and is being offended by Drs. O'Brien
and Jones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

R. d. LEE CAMP.-The regular
monthly meeting of the camp was held
last night, Commander w. A. Smoot
presiding.
The application of Mr.. Thomas NJ.
Houchins, Co. A, 10Th Virginia Infant
~, for membership was referred to a
committee.
y communication from Mrs. E. d.
Hotchkiss, president of the Memorial
Bazaar, Richmond, Va, which will be
held under the auspices of the Ladies'
Hollywood Memorial Association-Ju-
nior Hollywood, the lakewood and the
Hebrew Memorial observation-disclosures
ming April 11th, 1898, for the benefit of
the monument now being raised to the
private soldier and sailor of the Con-
federacy," was read and referred to the
ladies' auxiliary of this city, as request
ed by these organizations.
The committee on the late banquet
made their report and were discharged
The committee on collection for Pres
ident Davis's monument reported pro-
gress.
Mr.. Charles F. Adam, through the
Adjutant, presented to the Camp pho
tograph of the Battle of the Crater,
taken from the famous painting of the
Richmond artist, John A. Elder, now
the property of Gen. VIM. Malone.
The thanks of the Camp were rendered
Mr.. Adam.
Past Commander P. 3. Hooe an
nounced the death of S. MaSruder Dent
and in feeling manner spoke in the
highest terms of the character OF the
dead comrade, and moved that a COM
mittee of three be appointed to draft
appropriate resolutions to be spread
upon the minutes and sent to the fami-
ly of the deceased The Commander
appointed Comrades Hooe, Knox and
Perry us the committee.
At the next meeting of the Camp
Comrade A. F. Cox will relate his per-
sonal "reminiscences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

The reason why the sales of DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup continually in
crease and its popularity extends, is to
be found in the fact that its oldest
friends are the most appreciative of its
excellence. They stick to the old, re-
liable remedy because they have often
times experienced its worth in the cure
of cough, cold, and inflammation of the
bronchia and lungs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

D1r. Z. Thornton, 126 Holiday St.
Jersey City, n. j., in speaking of Sal
walton Oil, the great household specific
for sprains, burns, cuts, ETC., sums up
his admiration for this valuable rem
edy in few words by declaring it to
be 'the standard remedy" 1t kills
pain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

Preparatory to our regular spring opening of fabrics
offer at great bargains many very desirable goods equal
value and style to goods that will command much higher
prices as the season advances
We have quite line of figured thin abrs goods that sold
freely all during the past at and 1c They are
offered at
line of choice styles in Dress Gnglams the low price
of 1oc-a saving of fully 20 per cent. on new goods
All imported Gnghams formerly from to CSC, at s.
Some choice patterns in French Organizes, fine French
Crepon Ginghams and fine Printed Cords formerly s7 40
and SOC, all at the uniform price of 25c.
Fast Black Organizes stripes and cords former prices II
and IS, at l21lc.
Large assortment of figured striped and plain Outings for
mer prices I21 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 to close all our Cloaks
Many of the garments remaining, especially light goods
best Styles which will be sold at about twothrls of
former ptices
To clear the remainder OF Wood and japanese Screens
will from give discount of per cent on the re
mainder of the stock
In the Merchant Tailoring Department some very de-
sirable sutsormer prices So5 $50 s2S S24 Three
desirable overcoat patterns SIS goods $2 One SIS
overcoat at $50.
We close at P m Saturdays excepted.
ONE PRICE
MARSHALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

Capt. ]. F. Rodgers, U. 5. A., who
will be in charge of the fire cxtipguish-
ing exhibits at the Chicago fair, has
Been loaned b. the Friendship Fire
Company of this city for exhibition al
that fair four of the old fire buckets
which are said to have been used dur
ing the time Washington was mem
Der of that company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
- clearing weather to-day, with 4 cold
' So this evening nuch cooler, fair weather
,Ga3ne,day. probably fair Thursday. The
temperature will fall from 80 to Az degrees rec,
~ ~. -, morrow morning and the cold weather
W, " ~ ,.'ntinue during Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

FEEL it my duty to say few words in re-
gard to Ely's Cream Balm, and do so en-
tirely without solicitation. l have used it
more or less half year, and have found it to
be most admirable. have suffered from ca
tarrh of the worst kind ever since l was a
little boy and | never hoped for cure, but
Cream Balm seems TO do even that. Many of
my acquaintance have used it with excellent
results. Oscar Ostrum, 10 Warren Ave, Chi
caeO. III. fcb1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

REUNION AND BANQUET.-Belle
Haven Lodge, Knights of Honor, will
hold their reunion and banquet at their
hall, on north Columbus street, To-:
night. Every preparation has been
made and an enjoyable time is antici.
pated,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
Excursion Rates TO Mardi-Gras Car
niraI

The Richmond and Danvlle Railroad Com
pany will sell round trip tickets from Alexar-
dri on February 10th to 18th inclusive, to
Mobile, Ala. for S34, New Orleans La, for
S3865 limited to February 2Sth. For fur
Their information apply to Thomas Moss.
Ticket Agent. fcb4 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

RAPID TRANSIT NEcEssIry.-It is at las,
acknowledged by all that Electrical Roads
are necessity in Alexandria. also. bv parents
that every infant for its safety and comfort
should have 4 carriage. Some can he snn'
pliea BY n RuBRS & Sous. 49, y . ?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

COUNTY CoURT.-Judge d. NJ. CHI
chester presiding.-Com. VS.. Wayman
Brooks, indicted for gambling jury and
verdict of guilty and prisoner sentenced
to pay fine of 500 and to serve two
months in Jail.
Com. VS.. VIM. Carter, indicted for
gambling, case continued till next term.
Court adjourned for the term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

Gun rises tomorrow at 6:52; sun sets
r.6 E High water l2:45 a. II. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

REPORTED ARREsT.-A telegram was
received here to-day stating that Jos.
Mills, who, it is said, ON Sunday night
stole several hundred dollars from his
brother, Ernest Mills, and then made
oil, was arrested in Baltimore this
morning. The telegram stated that
Mills in trying to escape arrest jumped
overheard from wharf, but was fshed
out by the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

FIRE WARDENs.-At meeting ofthe
Board of Fire Wardens, held yesterday
afternoon, the contract for furnishing
two hose wagons for the department
was awarded to S F. Haywood q Co.,
of New York city, for $3.50. Mr.. II. 7.
Christie represented this firm before
the board. A representative from Rum
sey 4 Co., Seneca Falls, n. V, was also
present. Bids were also considered
from the American Fire Engine Co.,
Seneca Falls, and Gleason & Bayley.
Four hundred additional feet of hose
was also ordered. The subject ofhorses
was brought UP ior consideration but
laid over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

THE RIVER is still full of broken ice,
which drifts with the tide, but offers
little resistance to steamers, though as
yet TO vessels are able to sail through
it. The tugs employed last week by
the government to break the ice block
AIDE are still at work, and whenever q
gorge forms they at once so to work to
open it.
The ferry steamer Columbia did not
resume her trips to-day, as was expect
ed, but will do so in 8 fow days, unless
another cold snap CONCEAL the floating
masses of ice now in the river.
The steamer Arrowsmith, which has
been undergoing repairs at Baltimore,
is expected TO leave there Tomorrow
for this city,
The new shaft for the steamer Wake
field has arrived here ant will be put
in the steamer at once,
The Norfolk steamer due here this
morning did not arrive till o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss. she chung 10 Castorla,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
Furniture,
CARPETS, &C., &c.
NJ. RUBEN Il SONS,
Col KING STREET.
fah7 m

For SALE.
A FINE GROOM BRICK DWELLING on
Duke street, has lot on each side, one of
which is valuable building lot
A GOOD BRICK AND FRAME GROOM
HOUSE on Fairfax street, has deep lot and
fronts on the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railroad. >,
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AND
WHARF PROPERTY.
r + KNOX,
feb7 If PIG King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
Our Loss Your Gain.

For so days we will give you the pick of
our Stock at Manufacturers prices.
ANY of our 81 90 IT G Shoes 81 SO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
DRY GOODS.

v God ward 4! iI55ttlrop.
10th, llth and F Sts,, N. W.
A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF VALENTINES,
in Book Department basement
The DIR. JAEGER SANITARY UNDER
WEAR at 90 per cent. Off list prices.
A GREAT SALE OF INAUGURAL
SUPPLIES.
Chinaware Glassware, Kitchenwarc, Table
Damasks. Napkins, Towels Crashes, Cotton
Sheets, Pillow and Bolster Cases, Blankets,
Comforts, Spreads, Lace Curtains and other
Housefurnishings. Everything you can pos
sibly need is here, and in any quantity.
LACE CURTAINS
Atcorrcspondingly low prices, perfect in every
particular There are Louis XIV, Brussels
and Irish Point Effects White and Ecru, b
and yards long.
$50, 50, and 81, 80 pair.
Worth 81 to 81.
The balance of our stock of Odd Half Pairs
Chenille Curtains at $50 cach-wcre 81 to
SO pair.
Odd Half Pairs and One and Two pair Lots.
SNOWFLAKE AND SILK CURTAINS.
81 and S1.s7! for the half pairs Worth
$1.37t to S275.
Suitable for single door portieres, piano
scapGs mantel drapcries, ovcrdraperies S1.95,
1913 and S4.75 pair For the one and the
two-pzr lots. Worth s'2.15 to $3.50.
Fourth floor, 11th-st. building.)
Y men AND MUSLIN PILLOW CASES
IL ANDPILL0W SHAMS.
Hand-embroidered and Hemstitehed, are
selling away below value.
Hand-cmbroidered and Homstitched Mus,
lin Pillow ShamS faur floral designs,
S1.75 pair.
Hand-cmbroidcred and Hemstitehed Mus
lin Pillow Slams. three patterns.
1915 pair.
II pairs Plain Pure Linen Pillow Shams,
wide hemstitching.
SsG.775 pair
Pure Linen Pillow Shams. hand -hemstitch
ed and embroidered, seven designs
1925 n pair.
Second floor, 1ith-st. buildiug)
REMARKABLE Low PRICES on
TLAs3 WARE, CHINA WARE, AND
VI kITCHENERY.
Dinner Sets, 100 pieces including Soup
Turecn-neat shapes and decorations, $S.45.
104-piece Sets Sa.95-102 pieces $40.
Toilet Sets, 10 pieces, assorted col0rs 500
GLASS WARE-Thin Blown Tumblers, soc
dozen. Tumblcs, 3 styles, Boo dozen.
Goblets Soc dozen. Heavy Hotel Ium-
bles, 55c dozen.
TIN wARE-Coficc Boilers, 1 qt to ) gals
10c to S1.S5.
Pie Plates, 35c dozen; C,Sec Mugs, Boo a
dozen.
Table knives and Forks sets of six pairs,
soc, FAC Ahd 81.
Tea Spoons, lea dozen; Table Spoons, 18c
dozen.
Fifth floor, 1lth-st. building.)
wGooDs DELIVERED IN
ALEXANDRIA.
W Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, nth & F sts., n. W,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

Y 0ST-On the train leaving Alexandria at
IL 7;05 p. IN. last Saturday, PAIR OF
OPERA GLASSES in i black leather case
The finder will be handsomely rewarded by
returning them to
fcbG 2t= J. X N, NORTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07

A full line of POTOMAC FACTORY
SHOES at
JoTrn1 n5,DcTIEI O. DDo,c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-07
A GREAT SALE OF INAUGURAL
SUPPLIES.

Odd Half Pairs and One and Two-pair Lots.
SNOWFLAKE AND SILK CURTAINS.
81 and s1.s7a for the half pairs Worth
$137t to S275.
Suitable for single door portieres, piano
scapls mantel drapcries, ovcrdraperies $1.95,
1919 and S4.75 apair. For the one and the
two-p2r lots. Worth 1915 to $3.50.
Fourth floor, 11th-st. building.)