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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
LOCAL BRETITIES.

The ferry steamer City of Washing
ton went to the shipyard to-day for re-
pairs.
Ifthe ice in the river does not pre-.
vent, the ferry steamer Columbia will
resume her trips tomorrow.
On Saturday Occoquan bay was al
most entirely free of ice, but a thin
skim formed again on Saturday night.
If the condition of the river will per-
nit the steamer Tygert is expected to
leave Baltimore for this city next Sat
urday.
Pres'ey Diggs, well-lnowp oolored
citizen, to-day received telegram an
nouncing that his eldest son James had
been drowned in North Carolina.
The meeting of the stockholders OF
the Alexandria Insurance Company to
have been held to-day was postponed
till Wednesday for want of a quorum.
The roof of small frame house on
upper Duke street, near the Stone
bridge. caught fire saturday night. The
building was saved by the neighbors
tearing the burning roof of.
Rev. Kinloch Nelson, Of the Theo,
logical Seminary, preached in st. Paul's
Church yesterday, and Rev. Mr. Val
liant, Of the Maryland Conference,
preached at the NJ. p Church.
Mr.. II. S. Stabler, of Baltimore, has
in his possession miniature portrait OF
George Washington, believed by him
to have been painted by John Ramage
Capt. y. Bryant, of this city, has sim'
liar portrait of Washington.
The Washington Southern road last night
ran special train to accommodate passen
gers who were to take the local trains which
were late.
Mrs. John Baggott will soon creot a brick
residence on the north side of Duke stree
between Pitt and st. Asaph, where frame
house now stands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

PEEsoNAL.-Captain James Quinton
and Mrs. Kate Reed were married at
St. Mary 5 parsonage yesterday evening
by Rev. Father Cutler.
Rev. DR.. James T. Leftwich, former
IL of this city, but who for the last four
teen years has been pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, an
nounccd yesterday 20 his congregation
his resignation of the pastoral office on
account of i'll health The church has
determined to raise q fund of $4,000,
the interest on which shall be given 10
DR.. Lcftwich during life, after which
the interest is to be applied to repairs
upon the church. DR.. Leftwich has
not decided rs to the course he will pur-
sue in the future.
Among the speakers TO be present to-
morrow night at the banquet and re-
union of the Knights Of Honor at then
hall, on Columbus street, will be Robt
L. Prentis, Grand Dictator, Rev. II. NJ
Hope, Grand Chaplain, and j. r. Lam
kin, Supreme Representative. An en-
ioyable time isanticipated. This lodge
is rapidly increasing its membership.
General Manager Green, of the K. &
D. K. r., passed through this city to-
day for y trip over the Midland road.
lie was in his private car which was
drawn by one of the big compound To-
comotives recently purchased by the
company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

New ALEXANDRIA is again becom-
ing busy. numbers of workmen being
employed there daily in various capaci-
ties The new furniture factory of the
Deis company is being pushed rapidly,
the frame work being all in position,
and in a week or two it will have been
far advanced toward completion. The
addition 10 the power house is being
prosecuted rapidly also. All day the
freight train of The electric road is
engaged in transporting lumber, iron
and other building material to the city
across the creek" The woodenware
factory is only awaiting the completion
OF the spur track to their building that
it may receive lumber in order to start
up again. The carriage way from the
southern end of the bridge is in course
of construction. about 200 feet of the
plauking having already been laid, and,
should the weather permit, in few
dnys' time wagons will be able to use
the new bridge in going to and coming
from New Alexandria; so that, with the
opening of spring. brick, lumber and
other wagons, in fact all sorts of We.
hicles will be heard rumbling over this
new highway TO lower Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

Tur WEATHER AND THE RIVER
,r5e river. which the latter part of last
,reak exhibited some signs Of opening,
aImost assumed its former appearance
yesterday. the floating ice having be-
come hacked thick and fast, SO much
so that powerful tug boats moved
,broueh the frozen fields with no little
ditfic1lty. On Friday the channel Of
The river for some distance was compar-
lively clear of ice, but the lower tenn
ner,tire which set in at night, and
icbjch has since continued, reproduced
,br frjzid scenes of a week or ten days
400. with the exception, however, in
sir.d OF a solid crystal sheet from
sbore TO shore, the ice had been churn-
"a Inv the boats into myriad chunks
aud the chilling winds had blown them
INTO 4 huge mass which rendered navi-
,,ation TO sailing vessels as impractical
5lc os ever. Now and then a tug boat
would venture into the stream and by
the use of its power forge slowly
tbrouqh the congested field or probably
.(rjiId its way into gorge. But apart
from the Norfolk steamers and the
transfer barge commerce on the river
Ind 10 be abandoned. The tug Vulcan
broke her plow while pounding into a
,,orge and had to be locked at the foot
If Dukc street for repairs. To-day the
osnect is about unchanged, the Norfolk
hoats continuing to make trips and the
transfer barge, amid much grinding
and pounding, manages to make occa-
sional runs between this city and Shep-
herds The weather yesterday, espe-
cially as the day declined, became de
cidedly winterish, and the cherries
river presenting rugged mass Of ice
as far as the eye could reach, was more
suggestive of a scene in Sitka than i'll
the sight OF the national capital. The
wind was from the southeast and was
rs cold as though waited from field of
icebcrgs. Between S and 9 O'Clock
snow began falling thick and fast, and
pedestrians in their hurry TO reach
more congenial quarters than the open
streets grew very skeptical in ground
HOG meteorology. About one O'Clock
rain began 10 fall, and this morning the
street we're cncased III ice and people
felt their way cautiously, many taking
the middle of the streets, fearing to
risl, their limbs on the CLASSY pave
ments. Later. the rain continuing, the
streets became sloppy and the aspect
out-0f.doors dismal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

journal, Mr.. Kilgore raising the point
that there was no quorum present. AZ
ter a swift glance around the chamber.
the Speaker recognized the correctness
of the point and directed the clerk 10
call the roll.
But it being understood that ar i'm
portant measure might be called up to-
day members began to arrive rapidly
and at the conclusion of the roll call
219 members had responded to their
names. Before the clerk could begin
the reading of the journal Mr.. Kilgore
was on his feet with motion that when
the House adjourn to-day it be to meet
on Wednesday next; which motion he
desired to supplement with motion
for recess until 5 o'clock. The first
motion was recognized, but before re-
ceiving the second, the Speaker recog-
nized Mr.. McAIillin to move to suspend
the rules and approve the journal.
Mr.. Kilgore protested that upon his
motion to adjourn over he had the
floor and was entitled to make his sup
Elementary motion.
After long debate the Speaker de-
cded that Mr.. Kilgore having made a
motion of high privilege-to adjourn to
a day certain-was not entitled to make
one of lesser privilege-for recess
He then recognized a motion of Mr..
McNIillin to suspend the rules and ap-
prove the journal.
Mr.. Kilgore appealed from the deci-
sion and Mr.. Hatch promptly moved to
lay the appeal on the table. The ap-
peal was tabled.
Then Mr.. Kilgore's motion for an ad-
journment until Wednesday was voted
down and the Speaker stated the pend
ing question to be on the motion to sus-
pend the rules and approve the jour
nal, and directed the clerk to read that
document.
Mr.. Kilgore insisted on its reading in
eXtenso.
And so the filibustering went on.
Although Mr.. Kilgore's opposition APP
peared to be directed especially against
the anti-option bill, this measure was
of secondary Importance. Its primary
object was the bankruptcy bill, which it
is understood will be called up to-day
when business is allowed to proceed.
The republicans who sustained him in
his methods were, for the most part,
influenced by another consideration.
They feared the calling up of q war
claims bill involving about 100000.
The fight therefore has resolved itself
into triangular one.
The journal was at last approved and
the House proceeded to business But
filibustering was at once resumed, the
object of the attack being war claim
bill. Mr.. Burrows is leading the flibus-
terers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

THE SIN SMITH SISTERS gave one Of
their superb concerts at the Opera
House Saturday night. The audience
was not large, butappreciative. roundly
encoring several of the numbers on the
programme. The singing of Misses
Gertrude and Grace was most worthy
of praise, and the recitations of Miss
Marguerite, especially her limitations of
children, were excellent The singing
throughout was simply fine in every de-
tail, while that by the whole six sisters
is harmony itself, and there is good
sense enough at the head of the family
to only sing popular pieces, with no at
tempt at classical discord. Manager
Hill announces that he has made re-
turn engagement with this company
and that they will appear here late in
the present season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

ROYAL STREET SEwER.-rhis much
needed Improvement, as has often been
stated, has been hailed with delight by
the residents of the entire southwestern
section of the city. but though the sewer
has been built there is other work to be
done before the beneficial effects of the
Improvement can DO experienced in
their entirety, the main one being the
filling up of the gully or valley which
exists to the west Of the sewer. This
now contains considerable water, or ice,
and if allowed to remain until warm
weather sets in it will have become Us
much of a nuisance as the original tan
yard drain, as it will necessarily become
the receptacle of filth and other disease
breeding germs Then, too, some grad
ing is needed from Wilkes to Franklin
street to make the two squares pre-
sentable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

SERMON TO YOUNG MEN.-At the
First Baptist Church last night Rev. j.
H. Butler began series of sermons to
young men. In his opening remarks
Mr. Butler said that in delivering this
series of talks it was his object to bene-
fit the young men morally and spirit
ually for the present and the hereafter.
The speaker then named several of the
more conspicuous temptations which
beset the path of young men and show
ed how to "shun youthful lusts which
war against the SOUL The reverend
gentleman was listened to attentively
and his remarks were regarded Us apt
and decidedly in season in our day and
generation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

MONEY SToLEN.-NIiss Mills, who
lives on lower Prince street, appeared
Mt the station house this morning in a
highly excited condition and reported
that her brother. Joseph Mills, had
stolen 500 from the house and gone off.
The police subsequently learned that
Mills had stolen 800, the lifelong say
ings of his brother Ernest, and had
boarded freight train last night and
gone south. Ernest Mills was asked
concerning the robbery, but was very
though he admitted
that some money had been stolen from
his house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

JACKSON CITY RAIDED.-Constable
Walter Beach. with his brother, made a
raid on the games at Jackson City yes
terday afternoon and captured Peter
Hall, his paraphernalia and $63 in
money There was big crowd pres
ent from Alexandria and Washington,
and when the constable entered there
was wild and precipitate break made
for the doors and windows. Hall was
taken before Justice Trout and bailed
for his appearance before the next grand
jury. To-day Judge Chichester direct
ed Constable Beach to burn the gam
bling paraphernalia which he had cap
tured. 1t consists of keno outfit, crap
table and hazard table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

IEsTERDAf.=rhe weather yesterday
morning promised to be fair and crisp,
but late in the evening the sky became
overcast and toward sundown it became
cold and cherries. Most people pre-
ierred warm rooms to the bleak streets,
and toward night but few persons were
on the streets until the church bells
began to ring. Fair congregations filled
the different places of worship, but al
the close Of the services the attendants
had to face a snowfall on their way
home; During the day numbers patron
lied the electric railway, some going to
New Alexandria others to the DYKE
and Little Hunting creek,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

A NEW BRIDGE BILL-Mr. Alexan
der d. Anderson, the general counsel
of the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Electric Railway Com
pany, said in Washington last night,
that a new bill would to-day be intro
duced in both the Senate and House,
adopting the bridge site recommended
by the War Department; namely, from
the end Of New York avenue at OBJ
servatory Hill, directly across to Arl-
ington also adopting substantially the
the style of bridge recommended by
Lieut.. Col. P. C. Hams in his report
to the Senate NIay q, 1856. This bill
is substitute for the one introduced
on January 16 providing for a railway
across the reclaimed flats just above
the tidal reservoirs and a bridge from
that point. Both of the changes have
met the approval of the railway com
rpnV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

Row At FALLS CHURcH.-On Satur-
day night crowd Of negroes who were
under the influence of liquor became
very disorderly at Falls Church and
undertook to run the town." Town
Sergeant Soles attempted to arrest one
OF the men, but was driven off. He
then secured assistance and after much
trouble succeeded in arresting two Of
the men and locking them up. During
the excitement several pistol shots were
fired. but DO one was hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

MISUNDERSTANDING Odd Fellows of
this city, with some visitors from the
neighboring lodges, celebrated last
night the anniversary ofSarepta Lodge.
No. 40, |. 0. Q. F, The Sarepta Lodge
met at their hall, and, with the escort
of Potomac Lodge and Of Marley En-
campment, moved to Trinity Methodist
Episcopal Church, where Rev. Mir. Nc
Allister delivered the anniversary adj
dress. The church was filled with an
interested throng. The address of Mr..
McAllister was fine effort, being APP
propriate and timely, and he kept his
audience in rapt attention during its
delivery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

TRANSFER OF MIR. SAvILLE.-As
heretofore stated it is understood the
decision of Secretary of the Treasury
Foster upon the charges against Mr..
w. o. Saville, inspector of steam YES
sci, growing out of the Wakefield ac-
cident, will be the transfer of Mr.. Sa-
vile to a clerkship. The salary of in
spector is $4,000 a year and is more
than that of clerk. There is said to
be little doubt that Captain Edwin F.
White, assistant inspector of boilers at
Baltimore, will be promoted to be in
spector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

COUNTY CoURr-Judge d. VI. CHI
chester DresiGin0.-In the matter of the
application of r. A. Phillips for new
road from the Aqueduct bridge to the
military road an order was entered di-
recting those opposed to the road to
appear at the March term and show
cause why the new road should not be
constructed.
A copy Of the will of the late Horace
S. Johnson was filed.
Frank Foster and John Nelson, in
dicted for gambling, through their at
torney plead guilty and were sentenced
to pay fine of 800 each and serve two
months in jail. 1t is reported that Eos
ter and Nelson have settled with their
bondsmen and gone west.
Court adjourned until tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

Preparatory to our regular spring opening of fabrics
we offer at great bargains many very desirable goods equal
value and style goods that will command much higher
prices the season advances
We have quite line of figured thin fabrics goods that sold
freely all during the past and I5 They are
now offered at 1oc
line of choice styles Dress Gnghams the low price
of Ioc-a saving of fully 20 per goods.
All our imported Gnghams formerly from 25c at 49,
Crepon Ginghams and fine Printed Cords formerly 37 40
and soc, all at the uniform price of 25c
Fast Black Organizes stripes and cords former prices II
and IS, at I2Hc.
Large assortment of figured striped and plain Outings for
mer prices 1o1a and 15c 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 out all our Cloaks
Many of the garments remaining, especially in light goods
best styles which will be sold about twothrds of
former ptices
To clear out 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-
sabe suitsformer prices SIS, $50 SIS $24 Three
desirable overcoat patterns SIS goods $o3 One SIS
overcoat at $40
We close at P. m, Saturdays excepted.
ONE PRICE.
Ygy NTvTyYTyYJy n NT nNTT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

ST. MARY's CHURcH.-Rev. Father
Cutler announced at st. Mary's Church
that the statement recently
published to the effect that the pro-
posed enlargement and Improvement of
tnat church had been abandoned for the
present was a mistake. and that the
improvements to that church "a descrip-
ton OF which has heretofore been pnb-
llshed IN the GAZETTE would be com
menced in the spring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
....tion warmer, southerly winds shifting 10
,y,..terly and rain Tuesday morning, but the
,,.qtber will clear Tuesday afternoon or even
;rg With decided fall in temperature and
.,,7l.abIy cold wave Tuesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

Sun rises to-0orrow at 6:53 /; sun sets
5.07. High water 00:00 q. N. ard
12.21 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castosas,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

Messrs. John A. Marshall & Bro. will
make special reduction in the price of
shoes for the next so days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
LOST.

7 OST-On the train leaving Alexandria at
IL 7:05 p. M. last Saturday, PAIR OF
OPERA GLASSES in black leather case.
The finder will be handsomely rewarded by
returning them to
feb6 2ts J.. K. NJ. NORTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

EvoR RENT OR sALE-A CoMFoRTA,
j! BILE DWELLING on King street con-
tanning all modern improvements and in o
nice. neighborhood. Inquire at No. 100
north Royal street. Rent reasonable to good
tenant
feb6 ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

Excursion Rates to Mardi-Gras Car
nival.
The Richmond and Danyilio 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
$1,000 limited to February 2Sth. For fur
Their information apply to Thomas Moss,
Ticket Agent. feb4 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
PRINTED SILKS.


Floral and geometrical figures, both very
small, are alike popular, and tinted grounds
rather than the black Of last season.
OHGNE EFFECTS prcdominate. and again
appear in harmony with figures, flowers, ON
hrc stripes and plaids on light and dark
grounds.
l. ERSIAN STRIPES are next in line of
favor with many others. Among the latter
We find the
Il WILLS, which have established their own
reputation and will meet with a hearty well
come.
OHINE BRocADEs-Iridcsccnt colored
effects, also come in for 4 share of the honors.
30, "a, and 27-inch 75c to S125.
First floor, under skylight.)
PRINTED WOODS.
u AyANAISE-crcam ground with golden
and white satin stripes, printed in the richest
art designs imaginablc-bod and modest.
floral and gcomctrical
30-nch, Soc.
Il RENCH CHALLIS in stripes, figures,
spots, and June flower garden array of ics-
SONS, buds, and lcaiiness.
-:O:-
PRINTED COTTONS
OATINE ROUBAIX-Satine ground, with
scrpentne stripes. The seasons new color
ings printed in pretty floral designs.
30-inch, Bic.
V FLOUR DE LYoN-groundwork of the
newest coloN with iridcscent silk stripes
in charming contrast. You'll think these the
new silk and wool novelties they so striking
" resemble
/ LUMETTIs CI.OTH-white, cream, and
tincted grounds, printed in delicate lines and
~ 8o-inch, 80, 81. and soc
EERLEss FRENCH oRGANDIEs-
Freres Koechlins, and printed in as neat and
delicate patterns as we ever saw in such goods,
32-ineh, SIDE
First floor, 1Oth-st. bailding)
@aooDs DEL1yERED IN
ALEXANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. W,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
=------- ----------"=
EINE LAYER FIGS for sale by
Z &c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

THREE FRESH COWS for sale; one full
L blooded jersey, the Others half-bred,
very gentle and good Mixers all young.
Inquire at 429 King street. Also q fine full
blood JERSEY BULL 20 months old.
fnb6 3t=
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
LOCAL NEWS.

MONDAY EVENING, FEB. 8, 1893.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

M ASONlC-A called communication of
~ ANDREW JACKSON LODGE. NO.
1aO. A. F. y A. NJ, will be held TONIGHT
at $50 o'clock. Work-Third Degree
By order of the Worshipful Master
1t JsE. ALEXANDER. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

Il RENCH CHALLIS in stripes, figures,
spots, and June flower garden array of bios
sons buds and lcaiiness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06
PRINTED WOODS.

u AyANAISE-crcam ground with golden
and white satin stripes, printed in the richest
art designs imaginabc-bold and modest,
floral and gcomctrical,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

CONFEDERATE VETERANS.-The regu-
" lar monthly meeting of the E. E. Lee
Camp, Confederate Veterans, will be held
THIS EVENING at $50 o'clock.
1t EDGAR WAKEFIELD. Adiutant.
NJ ECTARINE PUNCH. the most delight
~ full of all drinks at the soda fountain
for sale by LUNT & ALLEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-02-06

Floral and geometrical figures, both very
small, are alike popular, and tinted grounds
rather than the black of last season.