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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04
~ GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEX
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Dec. Ali a. m.-The rail-
way and miscellaneous stock market WIS
very irregular during the first hour of bust
ness. Sugar was heavy at the opening, break
ing Is to S2a4 on large sales. Later there
was sharp rise to 64A. At II o'clock tn
market was steadier in tone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

BREAD AND MEAT.-The prices of
flour have declined so much in the
past year or two that the grades Of fine
and super6ne are no longer made at
many OF the mills. Extra is now the
lowest grade quoted in the market, all
under that grade being run into mill
feed. Good extra flour is now quoted
at 81 25as2 so per barrel, while fancy
family brands sell at from So 10 to So 60
d barrel. Corn meal is quoted at 4Sa52
per bushel. Notwithstanding the de-
cline in all breadstuffs, the prices Of
fresh meats, as sold in the market, are
the same as they have been for years
past,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

andria will be greatly rejoiced to hear
Of his success.
The friends of Mr.. W. E. Fendall are
urging him to announce himself as a
candidate for Corporation Attorney.
Mr.. Thomas Perry, whose name has
been mentioned in connection with the
mayorality, says he has no intention of
being candidate for that Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

ARLINGTON CATTLE MARKET. Dec. g.
At the Arlington stock yards yesterday some
80 cattle were offered and sold as follows:
Best 4a4Ac, good 3!aa3a4c, medium 3Aa
3lsc and common 2laa3c per ID. Some
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

Thieves entered the Hoboken post
office early yesterday evening and stole
81. 500 worth of postage stamps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

WEATHER PRosARrLrrrEs.-For this
.;'a fir tonight: but conditions favorable
rams on "Wednesday; warmer to-
q. ..,i ..anthcrly winds, becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

Strike from the Constitution of Virginia the
tenth clause of Article of the same, which is
in these words:
ARTICLE 1.
Section 10. That in all capital or criminal
prosecutions man hath the right to demand
the cause and nature OF his accusation, to be
confronted with the.accusers and witnesses,
to call for evidence in his favor, and 10 a
speedy trial by an impartial jury Of his vicin-
age, without whose unanimous consent be
cannot be found guilty, nor can he be COM
p-lled to give evidence against himself that
no man can be deprived OF his liberty, except
by the law of the land or the Judgment Of his
peers" and in lieu thereof insert the follow.
ing:
section 10. That in all criminal or capital
prosecutions man hath the right to demand
the cause and nature Of his accusation, to be
confronted with his accusers and witnesses
to the call of evidence in mis- favor, and to a
speedy trial by an impartial jury of his vicin-
age, without whose unanimous consent he
cannot be found guilty, but the General AS.
sembly may, by law, provide for the trial
otherwise than by a Jury, of a man accused Of
a criminal offence not punishable by death or
confinement in the penitentiary nor can he
be compelled to give evidence against him,
self; that no man be deprived of his liberty
except by the law OF the land or the judgment
of his peers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

Alexandria Market. December 4.
The wholesale markets are still firm with
gradual improvements in leading values
Flour is selling more freely at current prices.
Wheat is in better demand at the recent sd-
vance sales run from SO for fair samples to
So for choice longberry. Corn is easy at 46
to AT on cars in bulk. Rye SO to 55. Oats
SO to 80, latter for white. Butter, Eggs
Irish Potatoes, other Produce and Provisions
are steady. Millfeed and Hay are quiet.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 4-Flour firm. Wheat
inactive and higher; No 2 red spot and Nov
6O%a61; Jan 61Sa62; May 64Ass65 i;
steamer No 2 red 57&la5S; southern wheat
by sample 6Oa62; do on grade 5Slba611b
Corn quiet mixed spot 0lha50at 4 year 501h
a5O9. Jan 501ha505s steamer mixed 1850
49a. southern white 46s51; do yellow 46
a51L Oats strong; No 2 white Western
371ba3S; No 2 mixed do 341ha35. Rye in
active; No 2 So Hsy-high grades active !;
low grades dull and lower-good to choice
timothy $12 so to $13 90. Coffee quiet; No
7 1878. Sugar quiet; graduated AIS.
Other articles unchanged.
NEW YORK, dec. 4.-rlOur-oIaue 2nu
Western quiet and firm; Southern dull and
firm; common to fair extra 81 1Oa3 %
good to choice do So 1Oa3 so. Rye Flour
inactive and steady; superfne " ooaS 90;
Wheat-No 2 red advanced ga sc; active and
steady; Dec 6O2.a61. Rye nominal; West
ern 51s5S. Corn-No 2 quiet and irregular I;
Dec 54lha547s. Oats-No 2 quiet and firm
or State 371ba41h; Western 34s411h Dec
341s; Jan 35 bid. Pork dull and steady;
mess S13 so TO $14 90; extra prime nomi-
| nal. Lard quiet and nominal.
CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Wheat-Dec 56la (;
May 81 July 81 1aa619s. Corn-Dec 4711s;
Jan 471ssa474t, May 49;tl Oats-Dec 291l ;
Jan 30 May 329sa32a4. Pork-Jan $12 O5
NAV S12 40. Lard-Jan Sc 95; May ST 15.
Ribs-Jan Sc 90; May Sc 221a.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Dec. 81
Swiue.-There has been marked falling off
in the receipts since last week. There is
fair demand reported in all the yards and an
| Improvement in values of some % to 4Oc per
100 lbs gross is noted. Good to prime West
ern hogs $4. 80a5; nearby hogs-those from
Pennsylvanis, Maryland and Virginia-$4.5O
a475 per 100 lbs gross. Roughs $3a3 10
per 100 lbs gross.
| GutSp duu ILdLuuS.-1uGlO ID q h6aVAoh eshu
a fair demand reported, with an advance OF
1saAe Sheep sell at 1 1aa29sc per Id. Lambs
21ba35 Sc per ID.
Ualves.-There is only fair trade for
veals at 3a5Ac per lb. Grassers $3a5 per
head.
New YORK CATTLE MARKET Dec. s.
Beeves-market active throughout; good cat
tie steady others 15c higher; poor to prime
native steers So. 55a5. is, oxen 50 1Oa4.25,
bulls S2a2.40, dry COWS SIP per 100
lbs. No exports to-day. calvesEmar ssi &C.
poor to prime veals $5a7.S0 per 100 lbs,
grassers S2a2 so per 100 lbs, Western calves
$3a3.50 per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs
market firm and 1ssAlc higher; poor to prime
sheep $150a3 per 100 lbs; common to
prime lambs $3a4. % per 100 lbs. Hogs
market firm; inferior to choice $4.60a5
per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04
10000
XMAS PRESENTS.

The wise ones who are making early &C.
lections of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS say
Kaufmann's Combination Stores are the head
quarters.
The STOCK is the largest and PRICES the.
least The special offers for the next four
weeks will be HOLIDAY PRESENTS for
everybody for 1Oc, 25c and SOC. You can
buy articles for your Husbands, for your
Wives, for your Daughters, for your Soma,
your Sisters, your Uncles, your Aunta and
get them for less than oNEHALF what you
will have to pay in any other store in the
city, at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

BALTIMORE, Dec 4.-virginia century
591sa59sss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04
Toys Held for Future Delivery.

We will store any purchase made from now
on and deliver at any time you may specify
afford you an opportunity to made selections
while the stock is complete, and will enable
you to avoid the rush that comes with the
late holiday trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

dhamberlain's Eye end Skin Ointment
Z Isa certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
Granulated Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
Is cents per box. For sale by druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her CastOria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoris.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she hsd Children, she gave them Castoris
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

IN rises tomorrow at 7:21 and sets
AZ go High water LOS q. m. and
= D. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
" Woodward & LothrOp.
10th, 1lth and F Sts., N. ".
GRAND HOLIDAY OPENING
TOYS, DOLLS, And GAMES
BEGINS TO-DAY.

A wonderland of the newest
play things for the little folks,
embracing everything you have
seen and many novelties
brought out this season. A
visit to this department will in
terest all ages-will afford
children object lessons that
cannot fail to be instructive.
Discount to Sunday-schools
and charitable institutions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04
KAUFNANN'S COMBINATION STORES

NEW ALMONDS, Walnuts, Pecans, FL
~ berts and Brazil Nuts, received to-day
by ]. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

N07i0E.
There will be special meeting of SA-
REPTA LODGE, NO. 46, /. o. o. F., TO.
NIGHT for the purpose of arranging for the
funeral OF Brother William T. Walker, of
Harmony Lodge, No. 5, of Washington.
Potomac Lodge is cordially invited to attend.
Funeral tomorrow afternoon, at 8 o'clock,
from the residence OF Mr.. F. J. Trayers on
north Fairfax street 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04
DRY GOODS
DRY GOODS.

Arb YOU LOOKING D)R
CLQAKy?
We are almost daily receiving additions
to our cloak stock, and we have engagements
with several leading manufacturers that will
keep our supply we'll assorted for the balance
of the season.
In buying cloak from us you may be as
sured that you will secure a garment relia-
bic in every way. No old goods kept on
hand
Commencing with December LIST next we
will be in shape to exhibit our holiday at
fractions and we invite your frequent visits
us. One price.
IACKB[T { MARSHALL.
GROCERIES, DRY GOODS.
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|. SCHV ARR & SON.
SIS KING STREET.

@-All Goods delivered free, daily, to
West End, Now Alexandria, Del Bay, and st
Elmo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Wheat-Dec 561a (;
May 81 July 611ha615a. Corn-Dec 474s;
Jan 471sa474a May 49a4. Oats-Dec 29f. ;
Jan 30 May 325sa32a.. Pork-Jan $12 O5 ;
NAV S12 40 Lard-Jan Sc 95; May ST 15.
Ribs-Jan Sc 90; May Sc 221a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04
PROCLAMATION.

IA
BPursuant to an act of the Gener Il Assembly
of Virginia. entitled IAN act to provide for the
submission to the people of the proposed
amendment to the tenth clause of Article /, of
the Constitution Of Virginia, in relation to the
mode of trial in criminal or capital prosecu-
tions," approved February 10, 1894, the said
proposed amendment was duly submitted to
the people at the election held on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in November,
1894, and the result duly aseertained by the
Board of State Canvassers on the fourth Mon
day in November, 1894, and the same certi-
fed to me by the Secretary of the Common
wealth.
Now, therefore, l. Charles T. O'Ferrall, GOV.
ernor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, as
directed by said act do hereby make procla-
nation of the result, 80 ascertained and ce1ti-
fled, as follows: Number of votes cast for
said proposed amendment. one hundred
and eight Thousand eight hundred and
eighty five (10S,SS5); against said proposed
ann ndment, twenty-four thousand three hum
dred and forty-one ga, 341).
A majority of said votes having been cast for
the ratification of said amendment 1 annex a
copy of the same to this proclamation, as re-
quired by said act.
Given under my hand and
the great seal of the Commoa 4
wealth, at the city of kich-
(--o--- mond, The first day of Decem.
GREAT SEAL Der, in the year of our Lord,
l-~~ one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-four. and of the
Commonwealth the one hum
dred and nineteenth.
By the Governor: CHAS. T. OFERRALL.
J. T. LAwLEss, Secretary of The Common
wealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04
TO HORSE OWNERS

TO HORSE OWNERS.
For putting horse in fine healthy con.
dition try Dr.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
Kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. 70
cents per package. For sale BY
L. srABLER & Co., Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04
AMENDMENT.

AMENDMENT
Strike from the Constitution of Virginia the
tenth clause of Article of the same, which is
in these words:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-04

BY the Governor: CHAS. I. UFERRALL.
J. T. LAwLEss, Secretary of The Common
wealth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-24
THE FARM QUESTION STILL OPEN.
The Homework Tract Would Esceed Tue
Amount Available.

The Superintendent and Board OF III
rectors of the Penitentiary met the Gov
erpor in conference at the Executive Man
sion last night to consider further the
purchase OF a penitentiary farm. The
pending question was the ACCESSIBILITY OF
securing the Homewood tract, on HOG
Island, near jamestown.
The law vests the power TO purchase III
the Superintendent whose action, now
ever TO be conclusive must BE- approved
nv the Board and the Governor. Superlh-
tendent LYNN was not prepared % re-
commend the purchase of Homework, pc
cause he doubted il the appropriation
made by the Legislature was sufficient 20
lease. stock, and carry on farm OF that
magnitude. The farm could nave oeeh
leased for three years with option OF pur-
chase.
The ~uperintendent the Board. and the
Governor are all impressed with the won-
derful richness and great value of Home
wood. and would consider the State as
exceedingly fortunate II she could acquire
so fertile and beautifully located pro-
perty.
The Governor said last night that 80
far as he knew. Homewood is the finest
piece of agricultural land in Virginia,
and he spoke enthusiastically of the good
work Mr.. Barney Is doing In improving
his James-river properties. for he owns
two other farms, each almost as large
as Homewood, which contains 5000 acres.
So the penitentiary-farm question Is still
oneu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-24
PICKETT CAMP LAST NIGHT.
New Members Elected-The Cottage at tho
Soldiers Home.

New Members Elected-The Cottage At the
Soldiers Home.
At the regular weekly meeting OF
Pickett Camp last night. Commander
Northen presiding. steps were taken to-
wards getting sick and destitute COM
rade into the Soldiers Home.
Two applications for membership were
received. and referred to the proper COM
mittee.
Richard s. Crouch. Of Company II,
Ninth Virginia Cavalry; A. G. Wrenn, OF
the Second Kentucky Cavalry. Morgan
command; Josiah Ryland, Company II,
Ninth Virginia Cavalry. and B. f. Eek
lers, Company A. Twelfth Virginia In
fantry, were elected active members OF
the camp.
Commander Northen and Past-Com-
mander Jennings were appointed COM
mittee to have the Pickett Monument and
section In Hollywood kept In order. On
motion, the rules were suspended, and
T. P. Campbell, Of Company d. Fourth
Virginia Infantry, and Patrick II. Smith,
OF Company d. Fifty-third Virginia In
fantry were elected active members Of the
camp. and initiated. Mr.. Campbell
entertained the camp with a
short and pithy address. Colonel
T. p. Pollard, Of Lee Camp. being pres
ent, was called on, and made d stirring
and cheering talk.
The commander reported that work on
the cottage being erected at the Sol Hers
Home by the camp was progressing
rapidly.
The camp will attend Union Station
tabernacle In body tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-24
THE OLD-MARKET MEETING.
There Was Large Crowd, y Small Fight
and Much General Interest.

BY far the largest, the most interest
ing, and in many respects the most re-
markable Democratic meeting of the pres
ent campaign was the grand rally at Old
Market Hall last night Of the Old-Market
Democratic and Social Club. The features
Of the meeting were a tremendous and
unruly crowd, fight Just in front Of the
speakers stand. and prolonged cheers
and yels which caused President Tnon
to lay down the Yavel and leave the hall
before all the candidates had been af-
forded an opportunity to present their
respective claims
The room was packed 70 the doors.
President c. c. Thon called the body 10
order. and beside him sat Vice-President
B. F. BEDFORD and Secretary Marshall
f.. Ramos. The Regimental Band dis
coursed delightful music, and nebulous
waves foated from the cigars that were
being distributed through the assemblage.
Nearly all the candidates were on hand
and made speeches. The Chair first called
upon asplrants for councilmanic honors.
Among those who addressed the multi
tude of voters were the following: Messrs.
]. s. Moore, John NJ. King. James I.
Neale, Sol. NJ. Bloomberg, John Il. Epps.
w. II. Mullen, Albert Witte. George b.
Davis, Thomas Il. Murphy. Samuel NJ.
Page n. B. Grooms, J. C. Dickerson,
Richard NJ. Taylor. d. c. Richardson.
II. NJ. Smith. Jr., Colonel Tazewell Ell
lett, w. p Smith, Norvell Ryland. A. w.
Archer, Maxwell T. Clarke, Charles III.
Phillips, F.. w. Chamberlsyne. J. c.
smith, Charles II. Epps, Richard e. Fray
ser, Marshall E. Ramos. Jack Johnston,
James p. Wood. John T. Hughes. X. f..
Frayser, p. p. Winston, s. Blair Mosby.
and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-24
Woman's Christian Association.

A meeting OF the Wonhn's Christian
Association was held yesterday at noon.
The annual reports OF all the standing
committees were read and handed in 10
the corresponding secretary Mrs. Trayers'
to be incorporated in her report for the
annual meeting to BE- held on the 10th
Of May.
A most satisfactory report was made OF
the work at the lunch-rooms during the
Moody meeting. A sufficient amount was
realized to enable the board 10 cancel
their entire indebtedness on their houses
purchased three years ago, so they begin
the new year free Of debt. An unanimous
vote of thanks was given the ever-gen-
erous public, who had assisted 50 liber-
ally in their recent work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-24
CLEANED At THE COURTHOUSE.
New Trial Denied Hopkins-Fight About
Garnishee.

New Trial Denied Hopkins-Fight About
. Garnisliee.
The County Court, Judge Wickham pre-
siding. was in session for only a shor
while yesterday morning. The Judge an
nounced hts decision refusing to gran
the motion for new trial. in the cas-
of Morris Hopkins. convicted of tina muir
der of Mr.. Henry s. Parsons. The &C
cUsed will probably be sentenced thi
week.
Walter White and George Harris, con
fined for the non-payment Of fines, wer
discharged from the county Jail by orde
OF Judge Wickham. c. McCarty, In
dicted for a misdemeanor, was dismisse,
on the payment Of costs.
A lively fight occurred In the courtyard
yesterday afternoon between Constabl
Samuel and Mr.. John X. Leahman.
bollermaker. IL appears that the consta
BILE had served a garnishee on a friend o
Leahman's Saturday, and the boilermake
took umbrage thereat. He; called upoi
the officer. and at once began to poun'
him. Only two or three ticks passe,
before the pugilists were separated b,
Sheriff Solomon, who placed them bot
under arrest. They were taken befor
Justice Lewis. The constable was dis
charged. and Mr.. Leahman was bailed II
the sum Of $3.50 for his appearance be
fore the grand Jury, with Mr.. Phil. She's
as his security.
A little negro boy. with a lot OF picturel
In paper. excited the suspicion OF Q DO
liceman Sunday afternoon. When Ques
toned the boy said he found them In {
trunk back OF the Exposition Grounds
The county authorities were notified, an,
Justice Lewis sent out and found an ole
trunk. the lock Of which had been broker
on. There was a lot OF qld-fashionet
clothing In tho trunk. several old daguer
reotypes. . picture Of Mr.. John Lauer'i
house. and a little hook. with some &C
counts bearing the name o. Robert 3
Branch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-24
DEATH OF DR.. WILLIAM BROWN.
The Former Editor Of the Central Pres"y
terlnn Passes Away in Florida.

Tn. Former Editor Of the Central Presby'
terrain Passes Away In Florida.
Rev. Dr.. william Brown. for many
wears a resident OF Richmond. ana ed''o'
of the Central Presbyterian. died al ~.
,or,s In Florida, Sunday morning al
o'clock. .,a~s
mr. BROWN was born In Rockorms.
county eighty-two years ago, ana Wa
many wears a pastor In Augusta eou"sy
He came to Richmond In lsov anu 49,.
Ell Rev. Drs. NJ ID. Hoge ana 1. ~" 80.
In the editorial management Oh 'ue ,,,o,
trail Presbyterian. He continued no 'har
~ this paper until few years as IN an
no removed to Florida ana se..'su sed
orange plantation which ne Ia" pun
not long before. d,rector
~ Trn,on Theological Seminary shu
=. ,,.r, regular I'm his attendance on .he
,,aa,,ngs Of the board. His thoroueu Ia
Lila r,tv with the Church cons'ituuo','
ia his wide and accurate Information o''
an .,hiects pertaining to the fresoy ".
o. CHURCH made him most eihcien'
,,,har ~ ALI of the Church courts ~
ad,,or of the Central presbyterian u,
yras considered an authority on al 49,
',,ast,ons and he made of the paper 9"ie
su,de in all ecclesiastical matters -,
During the war DR.. Brown sooS ad
a,,,,a interest In the services rendereu
nv chaplains In the army, ana oelne !, =
nsrsonal friend OF General stonewall
Jackson. he frequently went among TN ~
Soldiers on the front For eighteen years
during his residence in this e'ty ~ n.
made his home with Rev Dr' nos
aarnsr Firth and Main streets. and both
he and his wife were greatly beloved oS
all with whom they came In contact
shortly after his removal to FLORIDA ne
became totally blind. but continued -
serge n small church to which he had az
tsched himself I'm the capacity OF pas
tor. He had been in failing health TOT
some months and his death when was
the result Of general breaking down
of the system. was not unexpec'eu w
his host OF friends here, many or whom
had been advised of his condition. tie
will he buried In Florida.