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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

D, BENDHEIM & Sons inaugurate
Monday. great unloading sale. Their
buyers this season bought toe heavily.
$4,000 worth of choice new wash
goods, white goods, swisses, embroid.
cries, laces, cottons, sheeting, ladies'
shirt waists. gents furnishings, &c,
must be sold and quickly, too, rather
than violate the policy, which is that
no piece of goods shall see two seasons
on their shelves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. June 16.-The granger stocks
were decidedly stronger and as rule sold at
or near the best figures of the week. South
ern Railway common and preferred were all
in demand at a slightly higher range. At II
o'clock the market VIII le dull was firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15
Isaac Biichbprgg
NE. Cor. King & Royal Sts.
Excursion to the Sea Shore.

Commencing Friday, juno ID, the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company will sell for the
10 90 and IL 90 a. m. trains during June
July and August, special fve-day excursion
tickets to Cape May, Atlantic City and Sea
Isle City at the rate of So for the round trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

BALTIMORE, June 15.-Flour quiet Wheat
weak; No ? red spot and June 76As1 6as
July 77a7T1s; Aug 7Ss7S1s; Sept 1854
79a4; steamer No 2 red 734.s731a south,
ern wheat by sample 76a7S; do on grade 70
AZ. Corn weak mixed spot and june 52ss
52la; July 52a,a53; southern white corn
S2l5a6Sh do yellow 5aa54; Oats quiet !;
No white Western 371ba39; No 2 mixed do do
341h asked. Rye very quiet; No 2 65a67 /:
Hay-.low grade steady; choice strong; good
to choice timothy $13 90 to SO so. Coffee
dull at 16. Other articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

Alexandria Market, June 70.
Few changes can be noted in to-day's mar
ket. Flour holds firm, the milleIs being I'M
able to get old Wheat to grind and stocks be-
ing light. Wheat still comes in very slowly
aud would bring figures above quotations if
suitable for Flour. Corr in sympathy with
the decline (Which We think is speculative)
in Northern markets is neglected to-day and
may be quoted OIL cent from yesterdays
prices. Other Produce is unchanged. The
The beautiful rains of the last few days and
the warm sun of to-day Is ripening the Wheat
rapidly. Harvest will commence generally
merit week. A fair yield is anticipated in
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:95 and sets
d High water 2:O5 a. m. and
l1l n N.
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Alexandria Market. juno is.

BALTIMORE. June 15.-virginia IS, new,
74as bid do century 619sa62.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
..,.ion fair; slight changes in temperature
1utherly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

CHICAGO. June 15.-Wheat-July 76ha
761s; Sept 77!1ss77as. Corn-July 5Oasa
SOY; Sept sos; May 42a.. Oats-Juiy
29as; Sept Sa4a29 May 321a. Pork-July
SD 40; Sept SIP 70. Lard-July Sc 55a
6 57h; Sept Sc Is. Ribs-Sept Sc At y.
The Wheat market opened at decline of Ia
ia cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15
By olNeal & Limit, Auct, ners.

TN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WILL OF
4 Robert Dyer, deceased, sale of PER-
SONAL PROPERTY will take place at mis-
late residence on the road leading from the
Columbia pike, in Arlington District, Ae1sn.
dria county, Va, to Ballston, and 8 short dis
lance from said pike, on
FRIDAY, the 28th day of June, 1895,
at 10 o'clock m.
The property consists OF HOUSEHOLD
AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, Chest Of
Carpenters Tools aud other miscellaneous
articles, such as Jack Screws, Window Frames,
Lumber, etc, Extension Table, Glassware
Booking Chairs, Bureau, Hair Mattresses,
Pillows, Wardrobe, Blankets, Quilts, Bed
Spreads, Clock, Centre Table, Parlor Curtains,
and Mirror. This sale offers rare opportun-
ity to housekeepers for supply of necessary
articles, useful in all families.
je15 is A. Fl YOUNG Executor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

NEW YORK, June 15.-Flour-state and
western quiet and steady. Wheat-No red
opened weak and declined 13sa17sc; fairly
active; July 10 11.16a79a.. Corn-No 2
dull and weaker; July 535aa541a. Oats
No weaker and moderately active; Western
33a42; July 313aa32; Sept 31a4a321s.
Beef quiet and steady; $13 1884 so; ex.
ira prime nominal. Lard quiet and steady
steam rendered $6 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

There was shower of rain about u
o'clock last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

CONFEDERATE ETERANs.-The MEM
" bers of 3. E. Camp, Confederate Veter.
ans, are notified to meet at the residence OF
our late comrade. James T. Luckett, IL
south Patrick street, TOMORROW Sunday
MORNING, at 7:S0 o'clock, for the purpose
of escorting his remains to the Southern Bail.
way station. Comrades will appear in uni.
form. By order of the Commander.
EDGAR WAKEFIELD,
Ii So hdjutant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15
Trimmed Hats Reduced.

lllilillltu udtS ltOuuUCu,
We Offer the Remaining 81 Elegant Trim
med Summer Hats at IS, 81, and So each.
We're SO, $40, snd up to $3.50.
Some are Equisite Pattern Hats; most of
them were made by hand from fancy straw
braids; trimmings are of the newest and most
fashionable kinds, and every hat is perfect
(Sfillinery Parlors......2d fioor.....2d annex
Reduced Prices Oh Girls Wash Dresses.
Pretty checks, stripes, and plaids; stylishly
made; full sleeves; very full skirt; braid trim
ings. Special Reduced Price 8Sc each
Girls Wash Dresses, made of this seasons
choicest imported fabrics, tastefully trimmed
with embroideries and ribbons All that
we're above $3.50 are now $3.50. Some
we're as high as $500.
Girls Wash Dresses, made in this seasons
most desirable styles; dainty, choice, and
pretty fabrics; a vast variety of colorings and
trimmings. All that were more than $5 90
and up to and including ST so are now SIS.
These goods are fresh, crisp, and desirable,
and they are genuine bargains.
Third floor. ........ ........11 tn st building)
We've Boys Sailor Suits for SOC.
PANTS, BLOUSE LANYARD AND
WHISTLE.
They are washable, and you'll admit they're
pretty Better ones for CSC. If you want
your boy to wear something really exquisite
buy him one Of our
ENGLISH G4LATEA SAILORS.
Here is the only place you'll find them.
They are fast color. Sizes to ID years
So, 1925, 1915, $685. and $475 each.
Third floor, 49,. :. .........10th st. buildingJ
HammockS, Sporting Goods & Toys,
Fourth floor......... 10th st. building)
Tomorrow Is Children'S Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

INTOXICATED AIR.-Dr. leagues Medi-
Nl Gated Air for the cure of Catarrh, Asth-
ma and all Pulmonary Diseases, has no
equal for sick and nervous headache. For
sale by WAKEFIELD & HALL, sole agents,
corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15
e. agrazks.;;,. @99%s,.,
s16 KING STREET.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Two strangers applied for lodging
at the station house last night.
Several sparring contests will be held
at Henry's Theatre on Tuesday even
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

TUSr RESOLVED a LOT OF SWEET
u ORR & CO.'S celebrated OVERALLS
and JACKETS; warranted not to rip.
q CT .yNAKFR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

OLIVE OIL. Lea & PERKINS, Sauce, CAM
W ned Salmon and Holsters. fresh, Just re-
ceiyed by J. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

A PRETTY assortment of SUMMER
N DUCK, in plain colors, just received at
A. C. SLAYMAKER'S,
Surraeeor ~ Ar,os D c'---,-t"-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

A CASE OF SEAMLESS HALF-nuon,
n splendid value, pairs ior 25c., just re-
ceived by A. c. SLAYMAKER, successor to
Amos Slaymaker
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

TINE PREMIER EGG.CUP is the latest
i You should see it, and you cannot get it
anywhere else in Alexandria, and nowhere
sold in the country any cheaper.
E. ]. MILLER s. CO.,
Importers and Jobbers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

A LABAsTER STARCH for Collars and
N Cuffs, DC package, received to-day by
10 MILRORN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

GOLD DUST SOAP POWDER, equal in
W weight to eight &c packages, for sale st
o5c nv J. C.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

ELOUR-A carload, 125 barrels choice
4 Flour, bought before the sdvance for
sale low by JIG. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

VUsT REcEIvED Ten Crates FLORIDA
wP WooLLs & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

UMBRELLAS for Ladies' and Gentlemen
u Good quality at low prices, st
A. G. SLAYMAKERS,
Successor to A. B. Slaymsker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

INAILDKEN'S HOSE AND HALF-Hesh
~ blacks and tans, dropstteh in black, OF
A. C. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

A FEW PIECES OF COTTON DRESS
n GOODS, latest styles, reduced from 121A
to 1Oc to close out, at -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

a nanusOME ASSORTMENT OF' Peg
n Gales for Shirt Waists new and pretty
pattern at A. U. SLh 14aAGn 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-06-15

@H,L and see the new AMERICAN SEW
ING MACHINE, No. s, latest improved.
low price, al -,.r,1,,
The Washington times., 1895-01-27
UNION VETERAN LEGION.

Encampment No. 50, Union Veteran Legion,
meets every monday evening promptly at 7.SO
O'Clock at its hall, on the south side Of Penn
sylvania avenue, near Ninth street. and rs the
national eneampment did it the honor to
elect its colonel, James Tanner, general OF
the order, it is proposed not only that ''69''
shall be the banner eneampmert OF Washing
ton, but that it viii do all in its power to
stimulate other encampments to make this
the banner year of the order.
At every meeting during the year paper
will be read, songs sung by a proposed glee
club, or some other entertainment furnished
those present. Those who have not been
regular in their attendance are urged to be-
come so, and the comrades Of '-23'' and Ill
as well as comrades from out Of town, ara
invited 10 visit it fraternally.
Veterans of the late war who are eligible
are assured that membership in the order is
well worth their time and money. The ex-
peEse is 81 for muster fee and So per year
thereafter for dues.
Active service at the front is absolutely es-
sential for membership. Those eligible are
soldiers. sailors and marines of the Union
Army, Navy, and Marine Corps during the
war OF the rebellion who volunteered for a
term of three years and were honOrablv dis
charged for any cause, after a service Of et
least two continuous years, or were az any
time discharged by reason Of wounds re-
eeived in line Of duty; provided the enlist
ment was previous % July I. 1868; also those
who volunteered for a term of two years
prior to July %, 1851. and served their full
term OF enlistment, unless discharged for
wounds received in the line of duty; but no
drafted person, no substitute. nor any one
who has ever borne arms against the United
States is eligible.
The Washington times., 1895-01-27
ROYAL ARcANuM.

KisInet Council, No 1886, r. A., held its
second meeting in 1895 at Capital Bank
building with a large attendance OF members.
Although instituted Dec ember IL. 1894. with
twenty-seven members. there were five ap-
plications presented, and one initiation from
application handed IN by a member on sec
ond meeting OF this council.
At the institution of the counei a beauti-
ful gaYel was presented by Oriental Council,
also set OF screws for degree work. The
council has also purchased a beautiful set OF
jewels.
D. S. r. E. L. Grier. assisted by members
OF other councils. installed the following OFF,
GERS: Regent, DIR. John w. Church; vice re-
gent, Frank r. whitney: orator, W. y. Ian
caster; past regent, Thomas N. Hayes; Sec
retary, Charles f. Dawson; collector, Thomas
J. Gates; treasurer. Leon Marceron: guide.
Hugh G. Brinkley; chaplain, Winfield Burn;
warden, Thomas Cocan: sentry, Jacob NJ.
Shepherd; trustees, William Boteler, James
Afford and Charles WinbuID. After the in
stalIation very interesting programme was
rendered.
The next meeting of the council viii be
held February 6.
Officers of National Council, No. 52T, were
duly installed rs follows at Scottish Rite
Hall by Deputy Supreme Regent Joseph
Noble: Regent s. s. Gardner; vice regent.
Alexander Abraham; orator, Franklin W..
Hart: past regent, n. s. Faucet; secretary,
H W. Smith; collector. J. ". Harsha; treas
urer. n. C. Martin; chaplain. A C. Day;
guide. B. T. Franklin; warden. Charles f.
F. G. Collins, L G. Jaequette, and G. 81.
Rrown
The Washington times., 1895-01-27
GOLDEN CROSS.

Trinity Commandry held an unusually in
teresting and largely attended meetings Iast
Tuesday a: Golden Cross Hall on Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast. Miss Susie Langley,
the present noble commander, presided, with
the regular corps Of officers in full attend
anee.
The Initiation of Mrs. Mary J. Treynor was
beautifully and impressively conducted by the
new officers without the use OF the rituals
The committee on the good OF the Order,
consisting OF Sir Knights Louis B. Ray. Sack
EFT DUryee and Lady Gibson made their first
report of the present term to the command
erT. In their report on the celebration of the
second anniversary they favored an open
meeting on the 26th of February, ar which
they viii present programme consisting Of
some of the best local talent. Sister CON-
nanderies of the jurisdiction are cordially in
vited. as well rs friends OF Trinity, who ara
not members OF the order.
After the regular business the following
took part in the discussion under good OF
the order" y. G. Susie Langley, P G. P.
DIR. George ". n. Custus. P. G.. @. John L.
Ehle. Knights Sackett Duryee, William j.
hay. Harry Phillips, and others. The COM
mandery then adjourned TO meet ths second
Tuesday in February.
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G. A r.

st regular eneampment Of Potomac Post,
No. IS. held at their hall, No. 514 Ninth street
northeast, Monday evening, Installing Officer
J. NJ Cults formally installed r. h. Morgan,
commander; W. ]. Weiss, senior vice COM
mander; ". B. Noerr, junior vice commander
William G. Himrod, surgeon; H A. Zundt,
chaplain; s. C. Robb, officer Of the day; W.
L. Sehmallhof, quartermaster; Don c. Came
ron. adjutant.
A short programme followed.
Owing to death in the family OF President
elect Mrs. Hamilton the officers Of the PotO-
LAC W. r. c., No. 2, were not installed as an
nouneed. Following are the relief corps Of
fcers:
President. Mrs. Hamilton; senior vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Edgar; junior vice president, Mrs.
Lee; chaplain, Mrs. NOerr; guard, Mrs. Har-
ris; treasurer, Mrs. Thompson, and secretary,
Mrs. Cheshire.
The Washington times., 1895-01-27
THE GOLDEN CROSS.

The officers of the subordinate command
cries of the United Order OF the Golden
Cross have been installed by the grand officers
as follows:
Goodwill Commandery No. 21-N. @, Walter
E. Allen; V. n. c., Mrs Margaret G. Lamb;
W. P, Miss Adelaide Payne; y. X. R., Edward
Steer: F. h. r., Benjamin F., Moore; T..
Waldo G.. Perry; ". H.. John w. Musson; W.
l. g.. Mrs. Mary E. Goss, and P. n. c., Nell
son Conover.
st. Johns Commandery. No. s2-N. c.. Bella
W. Beebe; V. n. c., Miss Gertrude r. Bartlett:
W. P, Mrs Mary h. Norman; n. K R., Will
liam Z. Graham; F. K. R., Edwin G. Bartlett:
T.. Mrs. Emma Mekim; w. H., E. r. Barbour;
W. l. c., Mrs. NJ. Ida Graham; W. O. g.,
John N. Ehle, and P. N. c.. Thomas N.
Downing.
Halcyon Commandery, No. 12s-N. c., A.
Fl. Stamp; v n. c.. Mrs. Ella G. Meston; ".
P, Mrs. Rosina NJ. Humphrey; N K. r.,
John c. Swift; +. K. R., Robert D. Meston;
T.. James S. Sharp; W. H, Thomas Hum
phrey; W. /. G.. James w. Loveiess; W. o.
e., George 81. Cline, and P. N. c., L. G. Ma
gruder.
Meridian Commandery, No. 17S-N. c..
E. G. Johnston; V. n. G., Mrs. Elizabeth S.
Dolan; W. P. Edwin F.. Huggins; n. K. r.,
Samuel W Maddox. sr.; F. X. r., Henry f.
Bart: treasurer, r. &. Walker; ". H., Fred j.
Sohm; W. / G.. Miss Lauretta Henrick; w.
o. e., Mrs. Sarah E. Maddox, and p. n, c.,
N. W. Wilkerson.
Capital Commander, No. s2s-N. c., F. Q.
Worley; V. n. c., Miss Lillian J. Burrough;
w. P, Jerome B. Diver; n. K r., Frank E.
Newton; F. K r., Mrs. NJ. III. Holton; T.,
Mrs Martha j. Peabody; ". r., HoYt A.
Hoiton; W. l. c., Miss Willie NJ. Kilgore; W.
o. G., NJ Macalee, and P. n. c., DR.. II. L.
Sinner.
National Commandery. No. 346-N. c.,
Clarence I. Gessford; V. n. c.. Mrs. Annie E.
Allen; W. P. Miss Lulu Weaver; n. K r.,
Leslie R. Trembly; F. Mr., Joseph j.
Bailey; t., Richard ii. Yates; W. H., ].
Bright Handy; w. l. G., John j. Murphy,
and P. n. c., Mrs. Belle II. Carter.
Columbia Commandery, No. 374-N. c.,
Mrs. Anna 4. Harvey; Y. n. O., Mrs. Celes-
tia E. Sullivan; W. P, Edwin J. Hopkins;
n. Il. B.. Robert e. Harvey; z. K. r.. Will
liam @. Cole; T.. DR.. J. A. Dickinson; W. H.,
DR.. William f. Bradley; W. I. G., Miss Kate
Bakersmith; W. o. G., Z. Q. Gunson; 2. N.
c., Mrs. Mary V. Rouzer.
Anacostia Commandery, No. 423-N. o.,
Mrs. Mary /. Simonds; v. N. c.. Mrs. e. l..
Cation; w. P, Mrs. Carrie NJ. King; n. K R.,
james Fl. Dony; Z. K. r., Daniel G. Smith
son; IT,, Mrs. Julia A. Dony; W. H.. A. r.. Suit;
W. I. g., Mrs. J. V. Shields; w. o. G., Stephen
Simonds; P. N. O., George j. Thomas.
Mount Vernon Commandery, No. 440-N.
c., Marion F. Holderman; V. n. C., Miss
OteIia L. Frank; W. P, Miss Florence Lugen-
beel; n. K. R., N. L. VenaDlei L. K. r., David
The Washington times., 1895-01-27

The following is list of the names and ad-
dresses of the noble grands and recording
secretaries of the several subordinate lodges
elected to serve the current term, which will
be found valuable for reference. The names
of the grand master and grand secretary are
also added:
Theodore Mead, grand master, No. 2O01
street northwest; William r. Hunt, grand
secretary, No. 1105 Four-and-a-half street
southwest.
Central Lodge. No. 1, N. g., W. D. Shaw,
937 G street southwest; recording secretary.
William r. Hunt, No. 1105 Four-and-a-hah
street southwest.
Washington Lodge, No. 6, N. g., James
Martin, 1904 South Capitol street southeast;
recording secretary, Henry Storey, No. 1920
South Capitol street southeast.
Eastern Lodge, No. z, N. g.. Herman
Hage. No. 2153 Pennsylvania avenue north
west; recording secretary, Samuel Z. Boyce.
No. 1911 Gales street northeast.
Harmony Lodge, No. 9. N. g., George A.
Crawford, No. sos Fourth street southeast;
recording secretary, William P. Allan, No.
$40 Sixth street southeast.
Columbia Lodge, No. 10, n. g., l.. 81.
Whitman, No. 1916 Florida avenue northeast;
recording secretary. W. III. Laporte, No. 1921
Ninth street northwest.
Phee, HOS Fifteenth street northwest, and
recording secretary, Rich Emmons, 1019
G street southeast.
Friendship Lodge, No. 10, n G., George
D. Watt, 1923 street southeast, and record
The Washington times., 1895-01-27
4 Week IN LABOR Circles
Matters of Interest to Organized
WOrkingnlen of the District.
MEETINGS FOR THIS WEEK.
MONDAY. JANUARY 2s.

MONDAY. JANUARY rs.
L. A. l644, K. OF L.. Plasterers- -Plasterers'
Hall.
L. A.. 174s, K. of L.. Carpenters-Typo-
graphical Temple.
/. T., 100. Brotherhood of Carpenters
Hall 425 Twelfth street northwest.
Carriage Makers Assembly-Bunch's Hall,
S1s Eighth street.
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters Cos
tello's Hail
TUESDAY, JANUARY %.
Federation of Labor-Plasterers' Hail.
Four-and-a-half street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue..
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY So
/. T.. No. ], Carpenters and Jciners-Ty-
biographical Temple.
Electrical Workers Union, No. &c Hall
419 Tenth street.
Horseshoers' Union-Hall 7S7 Tenth street.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 81.
District Assembly, knights of Labor
Plasterers Hall.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY !.
Eccentric Association OF Steam Engineers
Bunch's Hall. S14 Eighth street.
/. A., 1888, X. OF L.--Journeymen House
Painters Harris Hall, Seventh and ID
streets.
Carpenters oouncil-Typograph Tenn
pie
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
International Bakers and Confeetioners'
Union. No lls-Germaaia Manerchor Hall.
73S Seventh street.
Cigarma ers' Union, No. 1lO-Hall, 7S7
Seventh street.
The Washington times., 1895-01-27

out, and after some discussion ecided they
did not favor the proposition.
The next reguiat meeting of the officers
association OF The Second Regiment will be
held on Thursday evening, at which num-
Der of questions, likely to create much dis
cussion. will be brought up for considera-
ton. A lively fimsis expected and the meet
ing will, no doubt. be largely attended.
Capt. John W. Parsons, of Company A,
Sixth Battalion. has selected Private William
s. Mexican for the position OF quartermaster
sergeant of the Company, and has recon-
mended his promotion to Major Bartlett. The
position is one Of great responsibility. as it
involves the custody and care OF large
amount of government property, and requires
an active, energetic man, with business quail
iieations. TO properly perform its duties. It
is conceded that Capt. Parsons has made an
admirable selection
Company q, of the Sixth Battalion, has in
contemplation the giving of a smoker" to
The Washington times., 1895-01-27
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY.

The District Assembly held its regular
meeting last Thursday evening. Master
Workman Simmons presided and all the local
assemblies were well represented.
Ths first order of business ID district as
sembly after the opening ceremonies have
been concluded is the report of the master
workman. Brother Simmons makes this
order a special feature of the proceedings
and comes prepared at every meeting 10 en-
leriain the delegates with On interesting ad-
dress.
Last Thursday night was no exception TO
the rHle, for be had an extra large budget Of
information TO impart. While large part of
The address was only for the benefit OF the
order and lis members still there were many
matters OF interest OF public nature.
The master Workman's letter to the Dis
friet Commissioners protesting against their
recent order relating 10 street distractions
was read, also the .'siereotyped answer" as
the delegates formed it, stating that the
matter would receive their attention.
This brief reply called for few remarks as
The Washington times., 1895-01-27
THE SUNDAY TIMES PACE CONCERNING ORGANIZATIONS OF MEN,

Cranmer; T., Mrs. Virginia L. venable; W. H.,
A. Fl. Fugenbaum; w. ]. e.. Miss Clara z.
Lewis; w. o. G., DIR. B. W. Sunny, and P.
n. c., w. Fl. Main.
Potomac Commandery, No. 494-N. c.,
Fletcher s. Page;V. N. c.. Miss Lillian Il.
Yates; w. p, Miss Edith B. Ashford; ~ X. r. I;
Robert W. Burnside; F. X. R., E. s. Ashford,
T., Mrs. Alvorda Slater; w. H., John t. Nor
ris; w. l. G., W. c. Henry; w. o. G., Dennis
Barrett, and P. n. @. George ". E. Slater.
Trinity Commandery. No. 522-N. C.. Miss
Susan A. Langley;V. n. c., Mrs. Ida NJ.
Harvey; w. p. DR.. G. w. Y. Custes; n. 4 r.. I;
E. l.. Phillips; F. K. r.. F.. r. Sparks; T.,
Sackett Duryee; ". H., Herman p. Denham,
w. 1. G., Miss N. Irene Gibson, and P. n. c.,
James f. Harvey.
The Washington times., 1895-01-27
1. o. KNIGHTS OF pYTH1As.

The newly Instituted Improved Order
Knights OF Pythas and It's first organized
lodge in the District of Columbia, Is making
very encouraging progress.
In its last meeting of January Q, at BieIigk's
Hall. Ouasia Lodge. No. 1, received its
charter from the supreme lodge, and on basis
thereof William Rrakhagen. rs deputy su-
preme commander, duly Installed the officers
OF the lodge elected in the previous meeting.
Thirteen new members were admit ted on
ballot and in itiated
The names of four new candidates were
proposed. The provisary bylaws were
unanimously adopted and it was resolved to
meet every Sc cond and fourth Wednesdays Of
the month