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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

ANNIVERSARY ADDREss.-About one
hundred members of the Junior Order
of American Mechanics attended the
Baptist Church last night to listen to
an anniversary address from Rev. ]. h.
Butler. The speaker attacked the
race courses in Alexandria county and
spoke of the investigation of gambling
by recent grand jury of the county,
denounced the jury, and said that he
was in favor of beginning proceedings
to impeach some of the present officials
of the county. Mr.. Butler also de-
nouuced the policy business as alleged
to be conducted in this city and severe
ly animadverted on all species of gam
ling. He then took issue with Hon.
E. E. Meredith whom he charged with
voting money for the support of Catho-
lie institutions, and said Mr.. Meredith
had been requested not to cast his vote
for such cause, but the next appro-
priation doubled the amount and gave
TO the Catholic schools twice as much as
to all the Protestant institutions com
bined. Mr.. Meredith, he had been
told. would be held responsible the
next time he came before the public for
reelection. Mr.. Butler upheld the
principles of the order of American
Mechanics and complimented them
upon being an American institution
and wished them success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

RACE TRACKS ARRAIGNED.-Rev
Charles w. Bald yin, of Wesley Chapel
Episcopal Church, Washington, in re.
ferring to the race track. Sc , in Alex
andria county said: "Those places
across the river from Washington make
thieves of servants aud defaulters Of
our clerks that they may have money
t. play the races"
Rev. Frank Sewell, pastor of the
New Church Chapel, yesterday morn
ing in abiding to these Alexandria
county ins.itu ions was severe in bis
denunciations ofthe proceedings across
the river from Washington.
In reference TO the reported condi.
ton OF affairs in the county Judge Nor
ton says if the Washington people who
are talking so much about the wicked
ness of Alexandria county will secure
the evidence against the lawbreakers
and evidoers, be will himself 60
before the county court and. without any
compensation, prosecute the offenders, and do
all his power to have them punished il
they were guilty Not only thatr but Judge
Chichester will summon special grand jury
to iudict the people against whom the evil
dence is brought, and speedy trial will be
gu .rantced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

10. O. F. FA1R.-The second week
of the Odd Follows fair and festival
under the auspices of Canton AleXan.
dria, 1. o. o. F., at Odd Fellows Hall
begins to night. The members are
very much encouraged at the success
met with, and promise those who a.
tend during this week a good time;
Music and dancing will be continued
nightly.
The following is the vote at the close
of the fair last night:
Ladies' Gold Watch-Miss Blanche Davis
5; Miss Irene Simpson 1.
Diamond Ring-Miss Ada Renzette 3; Miss
Laura Mullen 1.
Gun-P E. Cliff 10; w. NJ. Brissey II.
Pm. Uniform. T. Watkins 16; J
Butcher 3; George W. Johnson 20.
Gold Headed Umbrella-Frank 81. Harp
er 2; G. F. Waring 5; E. 81. Hammond 1
E. G.. Meade 2.
LOOT. Encampment Pin-P. NJ. Brad,
shaw s; George W. Bontz 1 Geo. Finch l:
PM. Pine. w. O'Meara 1; w. NJ. Da'
Wis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20
%GooDs DELIVERED IN ALE1
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.

at the local depot recently and assault
ed Officer Davis at the station house.
He was fined s35. The Mayor told
MIR. Travers if any more prisoners
were allowed to escape he would feel
it his duty to remove him from his po-
sition.
In fight early yesterday morning
between some men and the employees
OF Barnum's circus, which was leaving
Washington, Charles Lear, of Wash
lngton, was shot in the mouth and is
now in hospital. The gang got
aboard the circus train at Washington
and started rumpus with the train
hands. AT Rock creek the crowd be-
came so disorderly that they had to be
put of. That started another fight, IL
which stones and clubs figured, and the
conductor shot Lear.
a meeting Of ladies will be held tomorrow
evening at the residence of Miss Kate Stua
70 consider plan for erecting monument K
the mother Of General Lee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20
In the Silk Department
Popular Cotton Dress StufS
At l25 cts. the Yard.

The best values to offer at that price. The
following represents as goodly gathering of
Cottons, both in quality and beauty, as 1913
cents ever bought:
PRINCES DUCKS, handsome printings
on navy, bluet, black, and white grounds; also
plain black, navy, white, and tan. Per yard
121hc.
ROYAL PIQUE, in plain navy, white, and
n;-slso navy and white stripes and dots and
a variety Of pretty printings on white ground.
Per yard 12iec.
JACONET DUCHESS LAWNS white
ground, with printed stripes of blue, pink:
lavender, green, and yellow; also pretty scroll
and serpentine designs. Per yard 1910.
PRINTED DINfITY, in handsome figure
effects and dainty tinted stripes alternating
with white. Per yard 1876.
CRINKLED PLISSE, small printed designs
on white and tinted crepon grounds. Per yard
121bc
SEA ISLAND ZEPHYRS among the finest
and choicest domestic fabrics, in handsome
assortment of checks and narrow stripes
dark and light effects. Per yard 121ac.
PRINTED PERCALES, one yard WIDE in
an almost endless assortment of stripes, checks,
and figures. Fast colors. Per yard 12iac.
SEERSUCKERS, the original crinkly kind
so much in vogue few years ago. They are
in great demand again and come prettier than
ever. Per yard 12kc.
BATES SEERsUCKER GINGHAMS. in
all the pretty aud staple styles that nobody
tires OF, and many new designs. Per I'D. l2ihc.
SATINES, in checks, stripes, and figures.
medium and dark paintings. All this seasons
production. Per yard 12lac.
First foor............. .....l0th-st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

ALEXANDRIA UNION MIssIoN.-Ser-
vices were held at the Jail yesterday
under the auspices of the Union Mission.
At least thirty visitors from the differ
ent churches were present to assist in
the work. The meeting was opened
with prayer Ivy Mr.. R. E. Redding, the
missionary of the board. Then all
joined in singing gospel song.
Then Mr.. Redding read scripture les
son taken from Luke iv, 16 to 20, at
ter which he gave very interesting
talk which seemed to affect the prison
ers very much, for when an opportunity
was given nine Of them requested
prayer. After another prayer and song
the meeting was closed, to be held
again next Sunday at $50 o'clock p. m.
The meeting at the First Presbyte-
rian Church, on south Fairfax street,
will be conducted tonight by members
of the NJ. E. Church South. All are In
yited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-
sidinq.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning
A white man. arrested by Officer DAVIS Tor
drunken and disorderly conduct, forfel'ed 20
collateral.
Berthe Day, colored arrested by Officers
Young and Iicer charged with stealing 81
from a white man was fined $50 or given
four months in the workhouSe.
white man, arrested by Officers AIRING
ton and Howson charged was assault, was
dismissed, the warrant having been with
drawn.
Edward Dudley, colored, arrested by 9th
GERS Beach and Sherwood, charged with as
saulting Joseph Harris, colored, was fined 30
William Clark and Nettie Harris, colored
arrested by officers Arlington and Howsoh
charged with fighting, were fined sou each.
Peter Lewis. colored, arrested by Ofhcers
Jones and Hayes charged with as9aultine
Elizabeth Fair, colored, was fined 81.
Two men, arrested by Officers Jones and
HAYES, one charged with diSorderly conduct
and the other with shooting in the street, were
fined 81 each.
Isaac johnson. colored, arrested by Officers
Griffin and Grady on suspicion OF setting IKE
10 8 house. was dismissed for want of evidence
Martha Stokes, colored, charged with abu
zive language toward Lille West. colored, was
dismissed and the plaintiff fined sou
Night Report Last night was clear ant
cool. One prisoner was at the station mouse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

MAY LOSE HIS RANK.-It is said in
marine circles to-day that Admiral
Gaines, of the Potomac totilla, Will In
all probability loose his pennant which
has so proudly aoated from the "Amer-
icus," the flag ship of the squadron,
as, on yesterday, it was learned the
Yacht Sutton" which has long been a
competitor for first place in the heet,
distanced the "Americus," and Captain
Fair, it is understood, will assert his
claim to the admiral's colors. On the
other hand it is claimed by the admiral
and his crew that they were unpre-
pared for the contest and still maintain
the superiority oftheir yacht.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION
AS heretofore stated the Mt: Vernon
Chapter of the Daughters of the Keyo,
luton held its annual meeting for the
election of officers for the ensuing year
at the nome of Mrs. Samuel B. Davis,
on Wednesday, May 10th. The follow
ing officers were elected: Miss Eliza .
Washington, regent; Mrs. Mamie Mason
Davis, vice regent; Hiss S. r. He'zel,
registrar; Mrs. Nellie Selden Uhler,
treasurer; Mrs. Eleanor W. Howard
recording secretary; Mrs. Julian Tay-
Ior. corresponding secretary, Miss Re-
becca C. Powell. historian. This chap.
ter was organized May 10, 1898; it
numbers thirty-three members, and il
in prosperous aud fourishirg condi
ton. Its members are deeply interested
in all subjects of historic research con
pected with the colonial and revolu
tionarv period in Virginia, and ii:
social and business meetings are ex
tremely pleasant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

SHOOTING INTHE STREET
ten and eleven o'clock Saturday ,I n,s nj
the neighborhood of east Wilkes
streets was alarmed by two pistol shots,
and later q man went to the station
house and swore out a warrant againsi
the occupant of house in the vicinity
charging him with the offense- FROM
the testimony this morning it appear
ed that the complainant in the case
had gone to the house for the purpose
of seeing friend and had been denied
admission. The plaintiff returned anu
a quarrel ensued, during winch tne
householder procured pistoi WHICH, tic
he claimed. went offaccidentally. The
complainant then, it was alleged
threw a rock at the house, when the
accused fired into the ground to scare
him of. The Mayor fined them $
each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

CoLoRED FIREMEN.-There is no
new phase in the issue now going on
in regard to the employment of color
ed firemen on the Midland Railway.
There was regular meeting of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
in this city yesterday, but if the sub
sect was brought up no one seems dis
posed to talk Oft outside. Mr.. w. II.
Baldwin, jr.. third vice president OF the
Southern Railroad, in an interview re-
Gently said: TT is the custom 10 en-
ploy colored fireipen on the road, as is
done on all roads running South.
Some OF them employ none but colored
men rs firemen and brakemen. They
make very good hands. We don't
pav them as much as we do white men,
because they are not eligible for promo
ton to the place of engineer. Every
white fireman who remains on the
road will sooner or later become
an engineer. We pay the whiet
fremen so per cent. of the wages
of an engineer. The colored man gets
slightly more than 40 per cent. No
wholesale displacement of white fire
men and replacement by colored labor
is contemplated. The road will be- run
lust az it has been so far under this
management. Where we have an op.
portunity to employ skilled colored
tiremen without discharging any of the
white firemen, or when no white men
apply for the position, we shall do SO"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

STOLE TwENTY-oNE DOLLARS
BERTHE Day, a well-known young color
ed woman, was before the Mayor this
morning charged with stealing 81
from white man who had been in her
company Saturday night. The oman
was in a barroom when arrested by
Officers Young and TIGER. She at first
denied the charge, but subsequently,
admitted she had the money but SAID
her former companion had given it to
her to keep for him. Nineteen dollars
were found on her person. She was
fined 800, or given four months in the
work house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


We have just placed on our counters the
goods purchased at the auction sale of the
stock Of B. S. Jaffray & Co. The long stand
ing Of this house as the finest importers in
the trade make their goods particularly de-
|sirable. We bought only their best lots and
give only a slight idea in this notice. The
goods must be examined to be appreciate feeeeiiaa ted
lot fine 3-yard satin damask cloths at co. worth co.
lot 4yard long satin damask cloths at worth
Few 3H yard sets with "a napkins to match $780, not
much over half value
lot III yard long Turkey red cloths worth IS our price
lot yard long do imported cloths worth Is our
price 25.
case fine crochet quilts, IS quality price 75c
very finest crochet quilts Marsees patterns regular
IS quality, price IS.
lot fine imported nainsoos regular SIC quality our price
cents.
lot finest Swiss mul regular soc goods our price 25c
lots imported check nansooks, regular I2H and 15c
goods, our price and SC.
Finer check nansooks rs, 80 and 371Ic qualities
prices ~ Il, 1914 and
Fine Scotch ppes and imported Scotch novelties at almost
half prices.
lot fine dotted Swiss at zoe, cheap at 35.
Our lace purchase actual value about ST. 800 actual
yards 1905, embracing fine torchons antique Valencences
sixteenth century Valencience Maltese point desp point
d'Paris, a large range of orentas &C.
Fuller particulars in future advertisement
Prices on all Laces than one-half the orr
ginal price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

The RAcEs.-There was compare
lively small attendance at the St.
Asaph races this evening and only
nine bookmakers did business.
TIE races resulted as follows
First race, 6l fullonss Darkness
won, Mirage second, West Park third.
Time l:24l.
Second race; ] mile.-Svengali won,
Torello second, Dutch Girl third. Time
.514.
Third race, furlongs.-Tancred wor,
Annie T. second, Flash third. Time
1.103
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20
Are You Ever Annoyed

By buzzing or roaring sound, in your head
Have you difficulty in hearing distinctly
Are you troubled with continual dropping
of mucus. irratiting the throat and causing
, ~ to cough? Is your breath imp easantly
affected and accompanied with bad taste? Is
your hearing less acute? If SO, you have ca
tarrh and should at once procure bottle OF
Ely's Cream Palm, the b,st known remedy
The Balm will give instant relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

PERsoNAL.-Misses Marietta Mimi
g9rode and Kate Critcher of this city,
ID Helen Smith. and Ella Trimble, OF
Washington. will sail for Europe by
the steamer Werkendam on July 4.
They intend to study for some weeks
at Ecouen, France, and then to join
Prof. Andrews for tour of Germany
and the Rhine, sailing for home from
Southampton on September Is.
The engagement is announced OF
Miss Mary Beverly Chichester, daugh
ter of Capt. Arthur NJ. Chichester Of
Loudoun county. to Mr.. Wilcox Jen,
kins, son of Mr.. Joseph Jenkins of Bal
timore. and now of Wilmington, n. c.
The marriage will most likely take
place in the autumn.
Mr.. B. We'll and farnily left here to
day for Europe to visit their relatives
in Germany.
Mr.. H. f. Lackey, of Clifton, Fairfax
county, successfully passed his mental
and physical examinations at Annap-
oils on Saturday, and was admitted as
a naval cadet.
Mrs. Pauline Durant, of Boston, is
visiting relatives in this city.
Mrs. Frank Daily and her son are
visiting relatives in Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20
TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Bids are invited for the grading of Fraser
avenue in Jefferson district, Alexandria coun-
ty, Virginia. Profles showing the work to
be done may be seen at the Office of the
County Clerk in Alexandria, Va, on an6
after May Bird, 1895, where specifications
may be obtained Bids will be received un-
til noon, MAY 24TB. Bids must be enclosed
in sealed envelopes and addressed to the Su-
pervisors of Alexandria county, Virginia The
right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
FRANK HUME, Chairman.
May 1st, 1895.
copy-teste: H. H. YOUNG, Clerk.
my2 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

EPISCOPAL DEPUTIEs.-At the last
Episcopal Council of the Diocese of
Virginia, which was held last week in
Charlottesville, Revs. Carl E. Gram
mer, of the Theological Seminary near
his city, Hartley Carmichael, D., D. and
J.K. Mason, D. D., of Richmond, and G.
w. Nelson, of Warrenton, were elected
as clerical deputies to the General
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

Convention. The lay delegates are
Maj r. Taylor Scott, Attorney-Gener-
al of Virginia; Messrs. Joseph Bryan,
L NJ. Backford, of the Episcopal High
School, and Prof. Garnett, of the Uni
versity of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

In New York to-day, Judge In
graham in Supreme Court chambers
denied the motion of Police Inspector
VIM. w. McLaughlin's consul for delay
and has ordered that the trial go or.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

vsATHtR PROBABILITIES this
s.c-ioa threatening weather. but probably
without rain to.d,y AMI tonight: fair Tucs.
dav; slightly cooler tonight; northerly
winds becoming easteriy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20
In NIenoriam.

In loving remembrance of my beloved
father, WILLIAM H. AVERY, who died two
years ago to-day. May 10Th, S}3. May his
soul rest in peace.
BY HIS DAucHrER, WILLIE MAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20
LOCAL MATTERS.

-rn rises tomorrow at AS aud sets
Up High water 5:l2 a. m. and
600 IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20
PROPOSALS.

CITY TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE AND
" STEAM FIRE ENGINEROOM SEAL
ED PROPOSALS will be received until
ing new counter and ironr ailing, desks, etc, for
the Office occupied by the Collector of City
Taxes also for painting the same and the
walls, etc, of the same room.
PROPOSALS will also be received until
same time for painting and furnishing the
necessary material for the new wood work
about to be done at the Columbia Engine
House. Apply to
E.S. LEADBEATER.
Chairman of Committee on Public Property.
my1S I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20

FIREs.-Ahout O'Clock yesterday
morning Officers Arlington and How
son discovered that the side of q frame
house on the west side of Fairfax
street. between Princess and Oronoco,
was burning. Some one had placed a
large basket against the house and
ignited it. The officers had a tedious
experience in awakening Sarah Levi,
colored, who lived in the house and
eventually the door was kicked in.
There was no way of escaping from the
house but by the upper story window,
and the woman was compelled to swing
olt. The fire department. soon arrived
AID extinguished the flames. The
damage is slight. The house belongs to
Mr.. john Lally. Yesterday colored
man named Isaac Johnson, who for
merly lived with Sarah Levi, was ar
rested on suspicion OF setting fire to
the house, but at the examination there
was no e7iderce against him, and he
was dismissed. An investigation is to
be had as to why the Hydraulion en-
CINE went to the fire without turning in
an alarm.
A car loaded with baled cotton, on
the Washington Southern Railway,
caught fire about u o'clock last night
on the track about two squares outside
the city's limits. and Car and contents
were almost to ally destroyed. The
fire is believed 10 have been caused by
the lamp of Car inspector. The
Columbia engine brought stream to
play upon the blaze and extinguished
it. The damages 10 the Cur are about
81 900 and TO the cotton about $500.
Another Car loaded with cotton caught
fire, but WAS extinguished. This morn
ing cotton was scat cred for half anil
about the scene OF the fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-20
Sold only in Bottles.
READ THIS

Chemist and Professor Of Chemistry
and Toxicology, Medical
College of Virginia.
LABORATORY OF STATE AssAYER AND CHEM
IsT,
Richmond, Va, May 2, 1895.
Mr.. C. T. Browl, Richmond, "a:
Dear Sir Il have Analysed the Tvoli Hof-
brau Beer, manufactured by the Robert Port
ner Brewing Company, of Alexandria, Va,
and find that it is pure and, in all respects, of
excellent quality. 1t is unexceptonable as a
beverage, and l recommend it especially for
medicinal use.
VIM. 81. TAYLOR, NJ. D.,
State Assayer and Chemist.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-12-05
DETHRoNING THE SULTAN.

Powers Will Demand His Person When
They Step In.
Boston, Nov. 30.-The following re-
liable letter from an American resident
Of Constantinople was received here:
'The most pressing question, next to
that of the safety of the people who
survive, is the provision of aid for the
families of those who have been
slaughtered. Aid must come on great
scale or thousands will die The powers
will have control in some way before
the money comes in, SO that relief work
on large scale will be possible. The
position here is critical in the
extreme. The sultan is fighting
for his life, and is not yet convinced
that he is going to be punished for his
crimes. When the powers are ready
to move on him, he may order any wild
act Of revenge in the way of general
massacre in order to go out in cloud
Of smoke and glory. The powers are
acting in the greatest secrecy, that he
may not have time to do this. When
the fleets are ready to come in they will
put themselves in communication with
the porte and demand the surrender of
the sultaI's person, and think that the
porte will dethrone him. But it will be
an anxious time until this is accom-
plished.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-12-05
Mr.. eENEDIcT's OPINION.
e.eveland's Friend Thinks He WIN Not
BE q Candidate

s.eveland's Friend Thinks He WIN Not
Be . Candidate.
NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-A local paper
says: It is announced by E. G. Bene-
dict, trusted and intimate friend Of
President Cleveland, that he will not
under any circumstances accept another
term of the presidency. Mr.. Benedict
has so long enjoyed the confidence Of
Mr.. Cleveland, and is SO close in his re-
lations with him that this statement
has a semi official complexion. Mr..
Benedict said: II am certain Mr..
Cleveland would decline another nom-
inatien if it were offered him. am
positive that he does not want to serve
third term. am equally positive
that he could not be persuaded, under
any circumstances, to accept the nomi-
nation If it should be rendered to him. :"
Intends to Make World Tour.
II have heard him say that he in
tended to make tour Of the world, at
the expiration of his second term. That
he wanted to see more of the world
than he had seen, and that he had his
travelling companion already picked
out; at least that he had asked per-
sonal friend Of his to accompany him
on the tour" In making this state
ment for publication Mr.. Benedict has
SO far departed from his previous
reticence with regard to Mr.. Cleveland's
affairs that it has special significance.