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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
TELEGRAPHIC BREVlTIES

John Cessna, the distinguished states
man and legislator, expired at his home
in Bedford, Pa, last night.
There have been some fabulously
rich gold and silver strikes made re-
Gently in the Batopilas, Mex, mining
district.
David Waulkerman, chief engineer
of the Allegheny County, Pa, Light
Company, was instantly killed by an
electric shock this morning.
Fire last night destroyed the Star
Wooden Mills, at Wabash, Ind. Loss
$4,000. Two hundred workmen are
thre out of employmen mt.
Two of the three men who robbed
an Illinois Central express car at Mac
field bridge, Illinois, on the morning of
November 18th, have been arrested.
1t is now said that Judge David G..
Dohohue, of Adams county, Pa, who
died over month ago, was murdered
with strychnine placed in bottle of
whisky.
a. B. Treadwell was sentenced yes
terday to five years hard labor in the
penitentiary for attempting to break
into the postoflice at Emporia, Kansas,
last summer.
The Florida Supreme Court has de-
cided that pugilistic contests are legel
in that State, and the Corbett- Mitchell
fight will surely take place at Jackson
vile on January % next.
After half a century's separation and
an unceasing search for many years
David and William Burner, on Tues
day, found their only sister in the Lucas
county, Ohio, aims house.
Chas Brown, of Goshen, n Y, ran away
on what was to have been his wedding day,
yesterday, because he was too proud to get
married in a shabby suit.
Last night fire started in William II. Frear's
extensive dry goods establishment in Troy
n. Y, and destroyed most of the building and
contents. Loss about S15O,OO0.
The thermometer at Lyndonville, Vt, reg
istered 40 degrees below zero at o'clock
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
FIFTY THIRD CONGRESS.
SENATE.

NTsAN&AlI
Vice President Stevenson, having re-
turned from his trip to Augusta, Ga,
presided over the Senate to-day.
Several petitions, including one from
':tailors union, in favor of the gov
eminent ownership OR control of the
telegraph system, were presented.
Mr.. Vance, from the committee on
privileges and elections, reported back
f.vorably the House bill to repeal the
federal election laws, and it was placed
on the calendar.
Notice of a minority report was given
by Mr.. Chandler, who gave the names
of the dissenting members of the COM
mittee as Messrs. Hoar, Mitchell, Hig-
gins and Chandler.
Senate joint resolution relieving the
employees of the record and pension Of
fee, who were injured in the Ford's
Theatre disaster, from the operation Of
the law restricting the amount of sick
leave and pay, was passed.
1t was ordered that when the Senate
adjourn to-day the adjournment shall
be till Monday next.
House bill for the additional Justice
for the Supreme Court for the Terri
tory of Oklahoma was passed.
Mr.. VOORHEES, introduced bill for
the coinage of silver dollars, the retire
ment of small denominations of gold
and paper, and for other purposes; and
it was referred to the committee on
finance 1t directs the coinage into
silver dollars of standard weight and
fnencss, of the seignorage, or profit
from the coinage Of silver bullion under
The act of February, 1878, and July,
1890.
The silver dollars are to be full legal
tender and no less than 100000 a
month are to be coined and covered in
to the Treasury. When all the seign-
orage or profit has thus been coined,
the Secretary of the Treasury shall
purchase silver bullion to the amount
of not less than 100000 a month
All paper circulating notes of the gov
eminent and of national banks of less
denominations than $40 are to be can
celled, and notes oflarger denomination
to be substituted. The $3.50 and IS
gold pieces are also to be withdrawn
from circulation and commission
of five is to be appointed to an inter-
national conference with a view to
secure internationally fixed relative
value between gold and silver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Goods
AT LOW PRICES.

The hard times and scarcity of money have
induced manufacturers to make reductions
that we have not been slow. in taking adj
vantage Of Our buyer has returned from
New York with many bargains. A dollar
buys more 10 day thin ever 1t is impossible
in this limited space to mention bat icwof
our novelties, so we invite you TO come and
see what attractive goods we have. Note Tie.
following: A beautiful line of Clocks. most ap-
proved make, IA finer line never shown in
Alexandria,. Haviland China, new shape,
new decorations new Fancy Dresden, Ban
Guet, Boudoir and Piano Lamps Five o'clock
Tea Kettles and Stands; Jewett's Chatting
Dishes (you must see these; Royal Rubian,
Bonnie. Indian Glass and many other fancy
wares. Besides the cheapest line of Vases,
Mugs, Cups Sauceis. Toy Tea Sets, Bisque
Figures, Plate Sets Wine Sets, Turkey Dishes,
etc. Ruy your China and Glass from
Crockery House. They can offer you better
talueS than combination store, ana know
more about line they devote their entire at
tention to than outsiders have an opportunity
to do.
STORE OPEN AT NIGHT UNTIL TEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

FIRE Plug IN WEST END.-The i'm
provements in West End have hereto
fore been mentioned in the GAZETTE.
During the past year more houses have
been erected in that vicinity than for g
long time past and the work is still 60
ing on. The residents are now coDsid-
ering the question of protection against
fire and it is said number of property
owners will enter into an arrangement
with the Alexandria Water Company
for the placing of a fire plug there. 1t
is said that with a fre-plug and thou
sand feet of hose any ordinary fire in
the village could be extinguished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
The Senate discussed for more than

The Senate discussed for more than
an hour the resolution to appoint a
committee to investigate the old Ford's
Theatre accident with view to deter
mining the responsibility of the govern
ment. The resolution was agreed to.
HOUSE.
a bill reported by Mr. Dockery from
the joint commission to investigate the
executive departments and to improve
the method of accounting in the Post
office Department was passed. 1t abol-
ishes the postal note, reduces the fees
to agree with the fees charged by the
different express companies, reduces
the fees paid to third and fourth class
postmasters to three cents for the is
suance of money orders, directs that
reports from money-order offices be
sent directly to the Sixth Auditor, in
stead of to the Postoifice Department,
extends the privilege of issuing money
orders to small offices now allowed only
to issue postal notes, and provides
means of paying for lost money orders.
Mr.. Catchings brought an order from
the committee on rules setting aside
the time after the second morning hour
beginning to-day and continuing each
day thereafter until concluded, for con-
silering bills admitting Arizona and
New Mexico to statehood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The steamer Samuel ]. Pentz, just
repaired at Baltimore, passed up the
river this morning.
Alexandria Council of the National
Union will meet tonight TO elect Off
C rs for the coming year.
The meet ting OF the stockholders of
the Charlottesville and Rapidan 4. r.
Co. TO have been held in this city to-day
w:s postponed, subject 10 the call of
the president.
The merchants are complaining of
the number of citizens who are making
purchases in Washington. They say
the same goods can be bought in Alex
andria at as low prices.
The naval bureau of ordnance will
have competitive test of machine
guns at the Indian Head proving sta
ton this week, with view to adopting
one of the types for service on war
ships.
The schooner Ellen Tobin, which was
sunk at Georgetown during one of the
severe storms last fall, has been raised
and will be towed to this city and haul
ed out on the ways at the shipyard for
repairs.
The committee on general laws of
the City Council held meeting last
night and discussed several matters be-
fore them which are calculated to ad-
vance the interests of the city, but no
final action was taken.
The Baltimore and Ohio tug Major
Beaverton, after repairs at the ship
yard of the Maryland Steel Company,
Baltimore, left for this city yesterday.
She received q new boiler and pilot
house and had her engine overhauled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
FELL DEAD on THE SrREET.-Wil

FELL DEAD ON THE STREET.-Wil-
liam Fisher, an Austrian, aged about
sixty years, was found dead at eleven
o'clock yesterday morning at the cor
ner of Thirteen-and-a-half street and
Ohio avenue, northwest, Washington
The body was taken to the morgue.
The cause Of death was evidently heart
trouble, from which, it appears, he had
been sufferer for long time. Fisher
was regarded as an eccentric character
in this city, where he had made his
home for a number Of years. He was
a machinist by occupation, but Of late
years has not had steady employment,
preferring to tinker away at odd jobs
and work on several patents which he
had under way. The designs of these
patents he guarded jealousy, never
permitting any one to enter his work
shop, located in the old City Hotel
building. He left his home in this city
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, and
evidently went direct to Washington,
dying, as described, shortly after his
arrival there. His remains will proba-
bly, be inferred in Washington as he
has no relatives here to claim them.
Later-Major Moore, Superintendent
Of the Washington police, telegraphed
TO Captain Webster, Chief of Police of
this city, stating the facts attending the
demise of Fisher, and asking instruc-
tons as to the disposition Of the body.
Lieut.. James Smith, upon the receipt of
Major Moore's telegram, proceeded to
the room in the old City Hotel, which
had been for some twelve months past
occupied by Fisher and found numer-
Gus mechanical tools, lathes, patterns,
&c, but nothing of commercial value.
Lieut. Smith telegraphed Major Moore
that Fisher had no relatives or intimate
friends in this city and that he had no
property of value here, and there was
no one in the city authorized TO re-
ceive his remains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

rERsoNAL.-Mr. Robert Wen zei is
quite sick with la grippe.
Mrs. John McCuen, upon whom a
surgical operation was performed few
days ago, is improving.
Miss Rebecca Fisher was taken sud
denly i'll on King street to-day and was
taken into the residence Of Mr.. William
Murray, where she received medical
attention.
Mr.. Z. c. Hume of Galveston, Texas,
president of the Texas bar, and who
during the war was the Mosby of the
Peninsular, is in attendance upon the
L. S. Supreme Court. He is the guest
of his relative, Mr.. Frank Hume, near
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
D. BendheiiIll,
THE GREAT PRICE CUTTER.
316 KING STREET.

39c Dolls, kid body, bisque faces, curly
hair, 23c.
25c Jointed Dolls, bisquc faces, 15c.
15c Wax Dolls, large size, DC.
15c Jointed Dressed Dolls, bisque faces, &c.
CSC Lare Kid Body Dolls, curly hair, 49c.
$1.25 Jointed Dolls, extra size, curly hair,
CSC.
$1.25 Kid Body Dolls natural hair, show
ing teeth, 9Sc.
SOC Handsome Dressed Dolls, movable
body, 23c.
csc large Dressed Dolls, boys and girls, 49c.
$50 imported Dressed Dolls, as fine as
silk, 9Sc
81 Dressed Dolls, natural hair large size,
$3.50.
39c Iron Freight Trains, 23c.
75c Iron Drays, Phactons Express Wagons,
49c.
Toe Iron Toys, with chimes, Acc.
$1.25 Iron Passenger Trains, Engines, &c,
Csc
S1.25 Iron Truck, double team, Csc.
Soc Tin Trains, 3 coaches and tender, DC.
19c Assorted Tin Wagons, Phaetons, &c,
10c.
75c Fire Engines, Ace
69c Cast-iron Stoves, 49c.
25c Tin Stoves, 15c.
39c Tin Kitchens, 23c.
19c Tin Kitchen Sets, 10c.
SOC Complete Wooden Parlor Suits, DC.
75c Parlor Suits, 49c.
$1.75 Fine Upholstered Parlor Suits, 81. 10.
15c Iron Banks, with lock and key, SC.
SOC Iron Banks, security safe deposit, 23c.
zoe China Tea Sets, 14c
29c China Tea Sets, % pieces, DE
75c China Tea Sets, p large pieces, 49c.
S125 Decorated China Tea Sets, S9c.
SOC Britannia Tea Sets 23c.
75c Britannia Tea Sets, 49c.
SOC Iron Scales 19c.
39c Mechanical Trestles, Alligators, Flies,
&c, DC.
75c large Magic Lanterns, 49c.
S1.25 Magic Lanterns, s slides and box,
CSC.
soc large Black Hair Dogs, 25c.
75c Wool Crying Sheep, 49c
S1.25 large Hair Horses with Cart, 9Sc.
S125 Hair Horses Csc.
10c endless variety Of Horns, sc.
81 Brass BugleS, 75c.
39c the New Organ Top, 23c.
$1.25 Games, Race Courses, Chancery,
Kings and Queens, &C., %.
49c Games, Fish Ponds, Spiral, Menageries,
&c, DC.
zoe Games, Authors, Cards of Fate, Old
Maids, &c, Zoe.
19c Heavy Back Picture Books. Toe.
Zoe large variety of Books, &c.
$1.25 Firemen's Suits, complete Csc.
Toe Soldier Suits, 49c.
SOC Christmas Tree Ornaments. 25ca dozen.
Toe Upright Pianos, s keys, 49c.
39c McGintys Ladder, 23c.
39c Ferris Wheel Puzzle, 23c.
S1.25 Gunboats, Csc.
SOC Reed Doll Carriages, 23c.
81 Carriages, upholstered with parasols,
79c.
39c Wood Painted Chairs, DE
81 large Express Wagons, 73c.
So Buckboards, $349c.
S1.25 Iron Wheel Barrows, SOC.
39c Blackboards, DC.
39c Drop Leaf and Extension Tables, 23c
69c Good size Trunks. 49c
81 80 large Saratoga Trunks, Csc.
39c Chetiioneers, 23c.
81 Shoefies 69c
$1.5O Hobbies, with long names, S1.19.
2Oc Doll Swings, Zoe.
50 Trcycles, 1898.
EI~NO TOYS EXCHANGED.
In our various departments, such as Blank
cts, Wraps, Dress Goods. Damasks, Linens
&c, our prices are lower than the lowest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

Elgin's Best is the best Butter made
Price 35 cents per pound.
New Buckwheat and Pure Pork
Sausage Meat. Try them.
Sweet Florida Oranges.
Extra Fine Malaga Grapes, large
clusters.
Cape Cod Cranberries.
One barrel New York Cider.
One barrel Pittsburg Kraut.
Cucumber ickles; also Sweet Pickles.
Fine Home. canned Peaches, only q
few left B. H. JENKINS,
je2 Cor. Duke and Fairfax streets,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

A New RAILROAD CoMPANY.-A
meeting ofthe subscribers and those in
terested in new railroad, was held in
Culpeper on Tuesday night. The name
selected was the Culpeper, Rappahan-
mock, and Madison Railroad Company.
The capital stock is to be not less than
100000 and par value ofshares $50. A
charter was adopted and directed to be
sent to the Legislature for early
passage.
1t is expected to be an electric line,
running from Culpeper through the
counties named. The board Of direct
ors are w. P. Hill, S. R. Smith, ]. A.
Brooke and David Carne, of Culpeper !;
j. B. Miller and Charles Green, of Rap
pahannock, and James Hay, of Madi-
son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

CoNCERT.-The concert to be given
at the Opera House tonight under the
auspices of Cecilia Guild of Christ
Church promises to be most pleasant
affair. A list of those who will take
part has been published and embraces
the finest musical talent in this city and
Washington. A large audience will be
,,racapt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-
siding.-The following case was dis
posed Of this morning:
A colored man, charged with fight
ing, was fined s..
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cold. Two prisoners and eleven
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

AppoINTMENT.-Judge Chichester
has appointed Mr. Egbert Thompson
supervisor of Mt. Vernon district, Fair
fax county, to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Mr.. Walter Walton.
Mr.. Thompson once before filled the po-
sition and it is said made most excel
lent supervisor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

CONTRACT AwARDED.-The commit
tee on public property of the City Coun-
Gil have awarded the contract for the
conversion of the old Sun engine house
into an annex of the station house to
Messrs. Knight & Haslett. The
amount to be paid for the work is $685..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

ROYAL ARCANUM.-At the meeting
on Tuesday night of Alexandria Coun-
Gil, Royal Arcanum, an appropriation
of $l2O was made to continue the en-
dowment of the Arcanum ward at the
Alexandria Infrmary. In addition to
the officers named in yesterdays
GAZETTE Mr.. Th0s. Moss was elected
treasurer and Mr.. j. E.~Aiexander Sec
retarY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
DRY GOODS.
Bar rain Sale.

On Wednesday morning at
8 o'clock we shall inaugurate
the greatest bargain sale it
has ever been your good for
tune to attend. We want
your trade and prices shall be
the attraction. Our buyer,
Mr.. Louis Eichberg, having
Just returned from New York,
has secured for the READY CASH
some marvellous bargains here
tofore unheard of. We wish
to add that all goods of this
great bargain sale having been
bought at a great sacrifice and
for cash, we are compelled to
sell them upon like terms
without favor or preference.
100 doz. Ladies' Hemstitched Initial
Handkerchief, all letters at sc apiece or Is
for 25c; regular price 15c.
One lot Al Chenille Table Covers, magni-
fiCent designs. choice combinations at 49c !;
manufacturers price 50 per dozen.
One lot Cd ditto at CSC, sold everywhere
at S1.50.
100 pair Chenille Portiers, 31a yards long
by IA yards wide, with heavy dado top and
bottom, all colors and patterns, you would
ordinarily consider them cheap at So, our
price for this sale only 1899.
112 pairs Lace Curtains 3l5 yards long, ex-
ira heavy and fine, to be given away at this
sale for S2.49. This is an exceptional value,
and we wish to call your special attention to
them we have frequently paid $3.50 by the
dozen pairs for no better goods. But they are
the balance of manufacturers product Of
this peculiar quality. We bought them at
our own price and we will sell them at your
own price.
IA doz. 10-4 Marseilles Spreads at 99c we
will not dwell on the extraordinary value of
these mere glance will convince you that
they are less than one-half price, if you do
not conscentiously agree with US, we will
make you present of one, We have no
fears, however, as we know we are quite safe
in making this liberal proposition.
25 pieces All Wool Dress Goods, 40 inches
wide, paids and stripes, all this seasons goods,
never before offered at less than 75c. and 81 !;
our price 39c.
40 pieces ditto one-half wool, regular 371a
and doc values at 2Oc.
IL pieces "a inch. All Wool Plaids, worth
81 they are yours at 49c.
so inch Black Broadcloth cheap at 81, 59c.
80 inch Black Broadcloth, cheap at $1.25,
79c
so inch Black Broadcloth, cheap at $1.5O,
99c
CHILDREN's COATS AT LESS THAN
HALE PRICE.
We closed the entire line of samples of q
New York Manufacturer at SOC on the dollar.
and we offer the entire lot of 125 garments,
at surprisingly low figures. All new and
fresh goods.
One lot, S2.49 sold at Sc; another lot,
S299 sold at $3.50, and another lot at $3.49
sold at 81.
We could enumerate hundreds of other ar
ticles at given away prices if space would per-
nit. However, call at our store and be con-
WINGED that this is the greatest BARGAIN
SALE you ever heard of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

CoRRECTIoN.-Int the GAZETTE's-
port of the proceedings of the Board or
Aldermen onTuesdaynight it was stated
that Mr.. Leadbeater said he had found
it convenient to tap the Fayette alley
sewer and had paid for the privilege.
This was incorrect. He said he eUould
pay for the privilege, which he will
DO at the proper time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

FINE C1DER.-Messrs. w. A. John
son & Co. have received and have for
sale at their store, at the corner of Roy
al and Cameron streets, several barrels
of New York sweet cider, which is very
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

CoRN.-The Virginia and Maryland
corn crop was an exceedingly short one
this year, and local receipts are smaller
than for many years at this season.
The river corn which is generally
equal to any grown in this country is
reported Indifferent in quality, the
berries being small and many damaged,
due to the dry summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

sun rises tomorrow at 7;24 sun sets
High water 1918 IL. n. and
124S p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

When Baby was sick, wc 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 Castorla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

HAVE been a sufferer from catarrh for 20
years | found immediate relief in the use of
Ely's Cream Balm. Siuce using it have not
suffered moment from headache, sore throat
or loss of sleep, from which l previously suf-
fered, caused by catarrh. l consider your
Balm valuable remedy.-R. q. Vassar, Sc
Warren street, New York.
Ely's Cream Balm is worth its weight in
gold as cure for catarrh Gne bottle cured
mes. A. Lowell, Franklin, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
E.,J.MilIer&Soll
IMPORTERS AND JoBBERs.

N1HIs WEEK CUR STORE WILL BEGIN
i to assume its holiday aspect, when we be-
gin our sale of Holiday Goods, in which we
will exhibit the handsomest, most varied and
choicest selection of DOLLS, 7 VS., GAMES,
Wheel Goods and Fancy Articles, useful, en-
tortaining artistic and ornamental ever be-
fore shown in Alexandria. One entire side of
our.spacious store will be exclusively devoted
to the exhibition of holiday goods. For the
convenience of those who wish to make their
holiday selections at their leisure and from an
unbroken stock, all goods purchased now will
be stored and delivered whenever it suits
their convenience
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
At DYSON'S

Consist of the prettiest as well as the most
useful articles in the trade at prices as low, if
not lower, than you can get them elsewhere.
Illustrated Books of Travel and Adventure,
Children's Xmas Books in greater variety and
number than ever, Desks, Lap Tablets, Work
Boxes, Albums, Shaving, Comb and Brush
Sets, Games, Blocks Cards, Bibles, large and
small, Hymn Books, Prayer and Hymnals.
These we want to call particular attention to,
as it is the largest and best selected line ever
offered in this city. Good goods at low
prices is our rule.
S.F. DYSON & BRO,
sos King ST. next to the Opera House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14
WEATHER PRoBABIL1TIEs.-For this

section generally fair, followed by snow fur
-!es Friday afternoon OF night: warmer Fri
day morning and attern OIL: southess:er!y
winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-14

PoLGIANoS LITTLE GIANT WATER
I'D MOTOR, the incest Christmas present
that can be had, the wonder CT the age, for
sale by A. B. SLAYNIAKER,
Sole Agent.
Alexandria, Va.