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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04
LOCAL BREEITIES.

Fifteen dodgers were at the station
house last night.
Hi Henry's MiDstrels will play in
this city next Saturday night.
A disease resembling epizodic has
broken out among the horses in lower
Fairfax, and many have died from it.
During the month of January the
Fairfax Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany received 80 applications for insur-
ance.
Since Saturday evening twelve oys
ter boats have arrived from the lower
river, eleven of which were towed to
Washington.
The annual meeting of the Alexan-
dria Insurance Company to have been
held to-day was postponed until Tues
day, February 18th.
The musical entertainment for the
benefit of the poor will be held at ST..
Paul's lecture room tomorrow evening
at half past seven o'clock.
1t is said that one of the banking in
stitutions has offered to double the con-
tribution of either of the other banks of
the city for the relief of the poor.
During the month of January the
Clerk of the Corporation Court record.
ed Sc deeds and issued marriage Ii
censes-2 to white and 4 TO colored
persons.
There was but one case for trial in
the Police Court this morning-that Of
man charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses. He was held for
further examination.
w. H. Sprouse, section hand, was
run over on the Southern Railroad near
Charlottesville on Saturday and instant
" killed. He was shoveling snow from
the track when he was struck by the
train.
The meetings of the Literary Glass
ere now held on Monday instead OF
Friday nights. The subjects for con-
sideration tonight will be Physiology,
elocuiion, spelling and school govern
ment.
Farmer Hopkins" was admirably
presented at the Opera House on Sat
urday night before large audience.
The scenery was excellent and all who
took part acquitted themselves very
creditably.
It is whispered in sporting circles
that young man who came here from
one of the Virginia towns on visit last
week, and who thought himself ETY."
loss $3.50 in little game ofdraw during
one evenings play.
A large plate glass in Tackett & Mar
shall's store window was mysteriously
broken yesterday. A window in Mr.
Walter Moore's saddlery store, on
lower King street, was also broken by
some unknown person.
Judge Bradley has directed that a
mandamus be issued in the case of the
owner of a house, compelling the Dis
triet of Columbia commissioners to
supply water to the house in question.
1t was claimed by the owner that
former tenant had failed to paw the
water rent and for this reason the wafer
supply was shut off. Judge Bradley,s
DECISION is of utmost Importance to
house owners in the District.
The Thirteen Club left this city YES
terday in large sleigh to visit Mr..
Chas. Brill at Cabin John bridge. Two
city officials accompanied the club in a
sleigh drawn by two mules, but in 60
ing sthrough Washington the officials,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

DRY GooDs.-A sweeping special sale
of dry goods commences Tuesday at D..
Bendheim &Sons. 1t will be the great
est opportunity ever presented to the
Alexandria public. At the sale will be
offered bleached cottons, sheeting. ia
BILE linens, white goods, embroideries,
black goods, ladies muslin underwear,
in fact every article in their house will
be sold at unheard of prices. The usual
trumpet blasts of imitators will be
drowned by the roar oftumbling prices.
They will leave nothing undone to
make this the greatest successful effort
in all their business career. Don't fail
to read their large advertisement in to-
nights issue, as every item quoted is
great bargain. They have engaged the
entire force of sales people that they
had during the holiday rush to give you
prompt attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

PERSONALITIES. Z. +. Meredith re-
ceived at the National Hotel in Wash
ington this evening.
Miss Maud Wheat, Of this city, and
Miss Margaret Edelin, received with
Mrs. Peyton Il. Hull in Washington this
evening.
Miss Mildred Lee, who has been at
the Shoreham, in Washington, this
winter, will take apartments in Hillyer
place for the remainder of the season.
Miss Marian Herbert is visiting
friends in Baltimore.
Miss Marian Hopkins, of Maryland,
is visiting her brother, Mr.. George d
Hopkins
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis p. Nelson, of
Culpeper, have issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Mag
Gle Belle, and Mr.. William Greanor
Neal, of Richmond. The ceremony
takes place in St. Stephens Church,
Cupeper, on Thursday, the 14th.
Miss s5ybilla j. Sewali, at West End.
Falls Church, gave on Wednesday even
ing very pleasant sociable and dane;
ing party. Among those present were
Misses julia LINDSEY anu MduA RpdCa
and Messrs. Louis Shuman and William
Quinn, of Alexandria.
Mr.. ]. F. Tackett fell on slippery
sidewalk on Saturday and painfully
sprained his wrist.
Mr.. J. Il. Cation has returned from
Ohio, where he went on legal business.
Capt and Mrs. c. A. Mushbach have
returned from pleasant visit to Old
Point.
Miss Alberta V. Sisson was prevented
by sickness to-day from teaching her
division of Washington school.
Mr.. w. w. Adam is quite i'll at his
home at the corner of Pitt and Cam
eron streets, having yesterday suffered
severe hemorrhage, which left him
in an exhausted condition.
Mrs. VIM. Hogan is quite sick at her
home on south Columbus street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Hooe nave re-
turned from Florida, where they spent
the past three months.
Mr.. w. F. H. Finks, who has been
absent for some time with q surveying
party, has returned to the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04


THE RACE I'RAcKs.-Tbe REGULAR
monthly meeting Of the Jockey Clab
wi he held iniNew York this evening
when the application of the Virginia
Jockey Club for authority to hold it,
spring meeting, beginning March 4,
will no doubt be acted upon. This
authority will no doub5 be promptly
forthcoming, aud as soon as it isreceiy-
cd negotiations will be begun between
the Virginia and Old Dominion as to
dates.
A strong impression prevails that
the Virginia club will stand out firmly
Tor racing on consecutive days for a
week or two weeks at a time. and
that they viii be anxious to coacede
the first two weeks to the Old Domin-
ion people. The chief foundation for
this superstition is the opinion express
ed by experienced track men, that it
viii be practical impossibility to bs-
gin racing on the St. Asaph track by
March i. Nothing OF Importance has
been done to the st. Asaph track since
the fall meeting, and the nature of the
soil is such that the several heavy falls
OI SHOW duu StfOI6 iIcSl9 HdF5 IcIC pbO
track in very bad condition. No end
of work will be necessary to put it in
shape after frost begins to leave the
ground Whether the Old Dominion
people will agree to a proposition to
take the first two weeks, when the
weather is likely to be unsettled, as an
accommodates to the other club, it is
hard to say One organization is as
anxious as The other TO come to an
agreement and concessions may be
counted on from. either side. Besides
the financial loss which has been one of
the results of the war, the men whose
money is invested in either club have
awakened to ahe fact that it is high
time for them to unite in defense of
their interests against an impending
menace in the shape of the Virginia
Legislature, which meets next Decem-
Der.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

MURDER AT CULPEPER COURT
HoUsE.-During dance at Culpeper
Courthouse on Saturday night negro
named John Quarles shot and instantly
killed VIM. Bundy, one of his own col
or Bundy's head was almost blown
from his shoulders. The murder is
said to have been unprovoked: Quar-
les escaped, and is believed to be max (
ing his way in this direction. Sheriff
J. l., Jeflries, of Culpeper county, I'M
,nediately telegraphed to Captain wen,
ster, of the police force in this city, a
DESCRIPTION of the murderer, with re-
Quest that he keep sharp lookout for
him. Quarles issiightly bowlegged. Il Il
seems that during the dance two fignts
occurred, one about woman, and the
other about the money due the woman
in whose house the dance was held.
TQuarles. it is subsequently, learned
surrendered himself last night and is
now in Jail nj Culpeper..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

THE PooR.-Most of the groceries
and provisions donated by the citizens
for the benefit OF the poor have been
distributed by the ladies' relief COM
mittee, who are now winding up their
work. They have on hand some cloth
lug and money which they will distrib
ute judiciously among those who are
ascertained to be worthy Of assistance.
Ii the ladies are notified OF any worthy
persons VINO are in need they will take
steps to assist them. They still ask
for donations of money and orders on
stores for groceries from any who are
charitably inclined. They hope TO be
able to close their rooms on King street
this evening, but will continue from
their homes to assist the needy. The
matter of forming permanent relief
committee has not yet taken definite
shape. The following additional con-
tributions have been received since the
last report
Mrs. Rachel Whalen, 8 loaves of
bread; Lady of Fairfax county, 2 bags
potatoes; Friend, tea and coffee; Mrs.
Haulson, 25 lbs. bread; VIM. Steur-
nagel, l Dbl. bread and coffee; Ernest
Deahl, l sack flour; G. r. Davis, bbls.
flour; Mrs. George McBurney, rice aud
meal; G. H. Ramey & Son, % lbs. meat;
Alexandria Steam Bakery, 81 lbs
bread; Mr.. Wallace, groceries; Mrs: W,
w. Sherwood, sugar; Mr. NJ: r. O'Sul-
livan, groceries; Mrs. c. F. Pierce,
bread; Jas. F. Carlin, bb. flour; Mrs.
V. A. Bull. butter, meat and groceries;
Potomac Shoe Company, 4 prs. shoes;
Mrs. A. McBurney. clothing; Friend,
stockings, leggings, etc; Mrs. Strauss,
clothing; I. Schwarz, 6 coats; Mrs.
Letermap, Mr.. Jas. Whitbeck, Mrs. W.
w. Sherwood, Mrs. Julian w. Burke
aud Friend, clothing, Misses Mary and
Hannah Lunt, s.; Cash, $3.50; Friend,
81; Friend, SIS; Friend, 10; Friend, 81;
Judge Norton, 10; Cogan & Son. 81;
Mrs. ]. Taylor, 81; Christ Church Circle
of Kings Daughters, So; Friend, gro
csries; Letter Carriers and Clerks from
City Postoffice, 2 bbls. -four; Mrs. Col
quhoun, 81; Miss Emsie Bradley, 50;
d. w. Aitcheson, IA ton of coal.
The contribution of SO from the
Daughters of Israel received on Satur-
day was made through Mrs. Bern
heimer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

A STRAY HORSE AND BUGGY.-Early
Yesterday morning John Shepherd, col
ored, who lives near the Episcopal The
illogical Seminary, found horse and
buggy standing on his premises. The
horse had recently been clipped and
the buggy had no top. Shepherd fed the
horse and came to this city and re-
ported the matter to Capt. Webster.
The finder said ne was afraid to bring
the fix to this city, saying the owner
might have been murdered, and had he
been found with the horse and buggy
he would have been suspected OF being
either the principal or an accomplish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY. unknown
thief attempted to enter the residence
of J. M. Buckner, 306 north Patrick
street, last night by pryiDg open the
back window blinds. The thief was
frightened off after cutting himself On
a broken pane of glass, leaving can
die in the room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

FuNERAL.-The funeral of MIS-.
Rosanna ]. Smith took place this morn
ing at IL o'clock from the residence OF
Mr.. Frank War6eld, 203 north Colums
bus street. The services were conduct;
ed by Rev. T. e. Carson and the pail
bearers were Messrs. Jno. Milstead (.
Levi Hurdle, Edgar War6eld, A. A.
War6eld, ]. c. Milburn and W. Hull
fish. The interment was in st. Paul's
cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

STEAMBOAT NoTEs.-It is the design
of Mr.. Williams, the president OF the
Weems Company, to improve the SER
vice on the Potomac river. His pres
emf intention is 10 have in the spring
two trips ell the way from Baltimore
TO Washington each week and return.
In addition two round trips will be
made between Baltimore and the low
er Potomac, up, possibly, as far as
I,eopardtowp. thus giving four boats
each way between the lower Potomac
and Baltimore. These trips Will be
,mada bv the different steamers OF the
line as they may be most available and
not confined to the boats just par
chased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

WEDDING. Miss Ada Harrison,
of New Orleans, and Mr.. William II.
Buffers, of Hub, n. c., were married
Saturday afternoon at ST. Paul's church
parsonage by Rev. P. P. Phillips.
There were present the father of the
groom and Mrs. Perkins and Miss Ed
wards, sisters of the bride, with whom
the party had been stopping in this
city. Mr.. and Mrs. Buffers went to
Washington Saturday night and left
yesterday for New York, going thence
to New Orleans and afterward, via
Florida, to Hub, n. c., where the
young couple will make their home.
Mr.. Buffers was formerly of Luding-
ton, Mich, where he has extensive
lumber interests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04
DRY GOODS.
81 I5n.lzs.a. K Son,
NO. BIG KING STREET.
A SWEEPING SPECIAL SALE.
THE SIGNALS HAVE BEEN SOUNDED
AND OUR GREAT SALE IS on.


We have just completed our annual inven-
tory. By our broad business methods, selling
the very best merchandise obtainabe at the
lowest possible prices We will whisper I'VE
have been successful" Cur stock taking has
interfcrred greatly with the results of our
January business, therefore VIC must crowd
two months business into the shortest month
of tho year. We inauguratc our new year
with Ringing Sale that will re-echo from
ear to ear. A grand clearing of merchandise
begins this week which will be the greatest
opportunity ever presented to the Alexandria
public Twill be monument to our honse
The usual trumpet blasts of Imitators will be
drowned by the roar of Tumbling Prices. No
loads of old goods to retard our progress. Our
pace is too fast to suffer obstruction. We
shall leave nothing undone to make this the
greatest successful effort in all our business
career.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

SA1E.-Capt. r. F. Knox on Satur-
day sold for Mr.. X. Kemper, trustee,
all that lot of land with brick dwell
ing and other necessary outbrildings
thereon, situated in West End, Fairfax
county, near the lower gate of the Lit
tie River turnpike road, and contain
ing one acre and thirty poles, more or
less, to Mrs. Frances P. Smoot, for
Z. coz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

ANOTHER FIRE IN WEST END.-The
roof of St. Johns Chapel, near the toll
gate in West End, was discovered to be
on fire yesterday. The flames were ex-
tinguished, however, before they had
gotten beyond control. The fireis sup
posed to have originated from the fue.
The damage was slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

fearing their turnout would attract ad-
verse criticism, drove through the back
streets of that city, letting their COM
panions make better impression as
they drove up the avenue with their
fine team.
1t is said that all the hands at the
furniture factory at New Alexandria
have been laid off indefinitely, as it is
not now known when active operations
at the factory, which have been sus-
pended for some time, will be resumed.
For some time a few hands have been
employed in the factory finishing up
orders, but on Saturday these, too, were
discharged, and now no one is at work
there. The plant, as will be seen by
an advertisement elsewhere, is to be
sold under deed Of trust, toget her
with the Mount Vernon Hotel property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

Mr.. WEDDERBURN's OFFICE.-The
following paragraph appears in the az,
ricultural appropriation bill, reported
to the House on Friday:
"And the sum of five thousand dol
lars is hereby appropriated Ito be inn
mediately available) to continue the in-
vestigation and reports, of popular
character, heretofore made by Alexan-
der ]. Wedderburn, special agent of the
Department of Agriculture, of which
sum the said special agent shall receive
two hundred dollars per month, and
the remainder shall be available to pay
the necessary expenditures of colleci-
ing. collating, printing, and circulating
said information, which information
shall be reported by the said agent to
the Secretary OF Agriculture, and by
him submitted to Congress in special
report not later than March 1st, 1896
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04
DRY GOODS,
PARTISAN CoRsETS,

Representing all the Latest Novelties in Satin,
Silk, Flowered and Striped sateen, Delicate
Coutil and Striped Batiste.
The materials and patterns were selected by
our Mrs. Evans in Paris last summer and the
Corsets made according to her ideas of meas
uremcnts, and styles.
Great care was taken to have all the details
perfect, and especial attention was given to
the fit and shape.
Corset parlor............2d floor, 10th-st. bldg)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04
Been to Cooking
School.

The young mistress does ev-
erything according to the prin-
ciples of culinary science as
taught by her instructor. The
first rule of culinary science
she learned at the cooking
school is that of using good
groceries in preparing any and
all dishes. That's common
sense, and the common expe-
renee of sensible people in
Alexandra has demonstrated
that the surest way to have not
only good but the best greece
ries all the time is to order all
food supplies from the always
reliable and leading grocery in
town. Whatever the article,
mine is the best; whatever the
price, mine is the lowest that
a good thing can be sold for J;
and besides mine is the largest
and most carefully selected
stock to choose from.
RAMSAY
COR. KING AND ST. ASAPH SITS. |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

THE WEATHER Saturday night be
came much colder-more so than ut
any time this winter-the mercury i'll
the thermometer being at zero. Ice
nearly two inches thick formed on the
river from shore to shore as far down
as Matthias Point-sixty miles. The
Norfolk steamer on her way up made q
path through it, and later the Wake
field made still wider channel way;
Yesterday the weather was "still and
cold" to use common expression, and
about three o'clock in the afternoon
there was spit of snow and another at
four o'clock this morning. The heavens
remained cloudy all day and through
out most of last night, but to-day clear,
cool weather has prevailed, with a
northwest wind. The churches yester-
day had good congregations at both the
morning and night services. 1t being
the first Sunday in the month com.
munion services were held at most OF
the places of worship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
fion generally fair, colder, northwestel-
ly winds, cold wave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04

I'm rises tomorrow at 6:56 aad sets
5 Oh High water 3:22 a. m. and
400 p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04
In Bridal TrOuSSeauX
WOmen's Colored Skirts

Of sateen, Mohair, Tafeta Silk, Moirc Silk,
Morecn and B,illantine
The following will undoubtedly be the
most popular:
Duplex Flounce"Iskirts in various grades
of sateen, Mohair, Tafreta, and Moire.
"Parasol Jupons' Skirts in sateen, Moreen,
and Tafieta, embellished with combination
corded garniture. A striking effect.
la Belle Parisienne" Skirts in fine Satcen,
Brilliantine and Moreen. These obviate the
necessity of any kind ofdrcss stitfening.
Skirts in Evening Tints up to S25. These
include the choicest productions of foreign
designers
AS A. SPECIAL ATTRACTION
We will offer on this occasion lot of "Hailo-
ween' Skirts of fast black sateen, with wide
ruffle, at
SOC Each.
Second .1Oth-st building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04
A GOOD TIME TO BLY,


Domestic stufs, such as sheetings and
bleached muslins, were never lower than at
present. The very best makes of sheetings
can now be procured at prices as low as infe-
rior goods formerly cost. There has also
been material reduction in many leading
brands Of bleached muslins, cambrics, etc.
Our first instalment of New SPRING PER
Gales is now open. The styles are very at
tractive
We still continue our bargain sale Of Win
ter Dress Stufs, and the remarkable values
have made them ready sellers. Nearly three
months yet for the use of winter wrap and
this is rare opportunity to obtain one at a
nominal cost
Special attention is called to our line of
ready-made sheets and pillow cases. Excel
lent values The cost for finishing is just
trihe.
nessONE PRCEM
TACkE|'| { MARSHALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-04
French Handmade Lingerie,

Now arranged for the examination of those
who delight in fine, artistic goods. These
were also selected by our Mrs Evans in Paris
and the assortments, complete in every detail,
include Petticoats, Drawers Chemises. Neg
liges. Breakfast sacques, Tea Gowns, Loung-
ing Gowns, Neglige sacques Robes de Mutt,
Robes de Chambrc, &c, made of the Finest
Mulls, Nainsooks, Silks and Flannels, with
trimmings of Fluffy Laces, Exquisite En-.
broidcries, Hand Trcks, Ribbons, &C.
In Bridal TrOuSseauX
We are showing some extreme novelties, new
styles, new shapes, choice CONNECTIONS wrought
entirely by hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-19
THAT GUNBOAT.

1t appears that the Spanish gunboat,
Conde de Veradito, threw some cannon
ballsat a steamer of Cape Maysi.
The captain of the Spaniarl reports
that the steamer he fired on
flew the English flag, but
there appears little room to doubt that
she was the Alliance as all the other
details Of his report correspond with
those of Captain Crossman, the skipper
of the saucy little American steamer
who had no idea of heaving-to at
the suggestion OF handful Of Spanish
slot. The Spanish commander allows
that he didn't intend to hit the un-
known steamer, but only to make her
heave-to, which indicates that his
bumptiousness is OF the calm. and com
placent kind.
The best thing the Spanish govern
ment can do is 10 detach the captain OF
the Conde de Vcridito, aud order him
back to Madrid immediately, for a dis
ciplining aud little kindergarten in
struction in international law.
lie evidently is not fit TO command a
cruiser engaged in the delicate duty II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-19
BUTTER AND CHEESE.

The farmers of the country exported
during the seven months ending Janu-
ary 81, 1893, 5,067, 1888 pounds of butter
and 43, 750, 345 pounds of cheese. During
the corresponding months of 1894,
after Democratic Congress had
been hard at work opening the
markets of the world to our
farmers, we exported of butter, 2,s63, ,s26
pounds. and of cheese. 80, 236, 356 pounds
"a falling of over the corresponding
period of 1893. of 2,3O3,95 pounds of
butter and 4,513, $50 pounds of cheese.
There is no question about the "wall
of protection" being "down," and the
farmer can figure for himself just about
how much he has profited thereby.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-19

THE New England Mugwump press is
now engaged in pointing out that New
England cuts only small figure in
affairs of the nation, and that the West
and South are to rule irrespective Of
what this corner of the country wants.
In view of the fact that New England
has deposited S1s,O00,O00 in the West
and South and has only got $500, 900 of it
back we are inclined to believe that New
England will still undertake to maintain
some Of her influence in lieu of worth
less mortgages aud will quite likely be
successful.