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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04

ENDORSING THE GovERNoR.-Gov.
OFerrali has received communica.
ton from the Citizens League of Alex
sndria, containing the following, which
explains itself:
.At the last meeting of the Citizens'
League, of Alexand county, the follow
, ing resolution relative to Governor
O'Ferrall was unanimously passed:
Resolved. That the action recently
taken by Hon. Charles L. O'Ferrall,
Governor of the State of Virginia, to
preserve law and order and suppress
illegal practices in this county, by the
appointment of an assistant Common
wealth's attorney and special detec-
tives, uninfuenced by local surround
logs, is heartily endorsed by this league
and by all law-abiding citizens of this
county, and they pledge their support
in carrying out the reforms inaugural
ed by our Executive.
Resolved, further. That the secretary
be directed to forward copy of this
resolution to the Governor.-Richmond
Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04

Poss AND HENRY, the two young
men of this city who were arrested here
on Friday night charged with assault
ing and robbiug Mr.. Alexander McClin-
took, near Edsall's station, on tie
Southern Railway, were brought be-
fore justice of the peace at Faint x
Courthouse yesterday. The accuse d
were discharged n.the warrant issued
by Justice Kerby and rearrested on u
new one which had been prepared by
Mr.. james M. Love, Commemorative
Attorney, and formally recommitted to
Jail for the action of the grand jury at
the next term of the court. Mr.. Nc
Clintock was present and fully identi.
fed his assailants. He has employed
Mr.. Walton Moore to assist the prose-
cution when the case shall come before
the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04

THE MEMORIAL BRIDGE.-Friends of
the memorial bridge across the Po-
tomac are active. Yesterday in the
Senate, Senators Frye Of Maine and
Daniel, of Virginia, introduced bills pro-
vding for the construction of such
bridge. The bills authorize the Secre-
tary of War to have constructed
bridge from the most convenient point
of the naval observatory grounds, to an
equally convenient point in the Airing
ton estate. The bill provides that the
cost OF the bridge shall not exceed
100000. 1t is to be used exclusively
for foot passengers and vehicles, and
all tramways are prohibited, whether
propelled by steam, electric, cable,
horse or other power. 1t was at once
referred to the proper committee. and
its passage will be urged. Its friends
are anxious that it shall not fail, as it
did last year; hence its early introduce
ton.
AS heretofore stated Secretary of War
Lamont in his annual report just SUBJ
mitted to Congress, urged the construc-
ton of such a bridge and gives excel.
lent reasons for so doing. These were
published in the GAZETTE last week.
The quartermaster general is more
outspoken than Secretary Lamont. He
urges the bridge in this language: The
present intolerable condition of the
approaches to this historical spot,
which forms part of one of the most
beautiful parks in the country, and
where so many of the nations heroes
are buried. should be remedied at the
earliest practical date, so as to render
it more accessible to the people of the
city of Washington and to the thou
sands of visitors to the National Capital
from all parts of the country. The
construction of bridge over the Poto-
mac, at or about the terminus of New
York avenue, near Observatory Hill,
will not only furnish short and direct
route to the cemetery and park, but
also be a means of direct and rapid
communication between the capital and
the important a military post at Fort
Myer, which adjoins the cemetery on
the north. The value from military
point of view of a bridge at this place
is apparent"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04

DROWNED FROM AN OYSTER Boat
Capt. Alfred Sammers, of Bloxom, Ac-
comac county, yesterday reported to
M. L. Price, oyster inspector of Dis
trict Thirteen, that on Saturday even
ing last Charles Miller, hand on Capt.
Sammer's schooner Escort, of Oman
cock, fell overheard and was drowned.
The schooner was at the time about
half way between Swan Point aud
Cedar Point, in the Potomac river.
The most strenuous efforts were made
to save him, but in vain. Miller was a
German, about nineteen years of age,
medium build, add was shipped to
Captain Sammers by Bremen & WEIGH,
of Baltimore. His body has not been
recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04

RAILROAD CoNsoLIDATIoN.-A dispatch
from Birmingham, Ala says: at was learn,
ed on good authority yesterday that the Hi,
nois Central and the Southern Railway own.
ers. at recent conference decided that Their
mutual interests necessitated the purchase by
them of the New Orleans and Northeastern
Railroad, two hundred miles long, from Me-
ridian to New Orleans, in order to give the
Southern line into Now Orleans, and to shut
out the Mobile and Ohio, strong rival of the
Illinois Central from that city.
"The Mobile and Ohio has, by traffic
agreement with the New Orleans and North
eastern, taken the bulk of the traffic between
New Orleans and the Northwest from the
Illinois Central The owners of the New
Orleans road are the Granger syndicat, in
Europe, which, is is said, refused to sell it with
out selling the Alabama and Vicksburg, and
vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific roads,
three hundred miles in length, all three being
part of the old Queen and Crescent system,
the remainder of which the Southern now
controls.
"a joint purchase, it is said, has been prac.
tica,ly consumma:cd, the Illinois Central to
opsra the roads from Meridian to Sh1eve.
port, and the Southern to operate the New
Orleans line, the earnings of all to be pooled.
This gives the Southern a continuous line
from Washington to New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04
DRY GOODS.
Phen0nenaI Values
BBIAly A DISl

$40 pairs different grades to select
from, from the lowest quality cotton to
the finest all-wool California. We buy
direct from the mills. You therefore
do not pay the middle mans profit.
Their extraordinary value will be-
come apparent to you Immediately.
These blankets will be sold at the
special sale prices only for a few days.
Do not fail to avail yourselves of
these bargains and SAVE FULLY
ONE-FOURTH OF THE PRICE.
The leader of the leaders is the one
we are going to run for s4.99.
This is a strictly all pure selected
wool, full l IA size, and weighs 6 lbs.
The blanket is cheap at IS.
The next one in order is $500, all
wool, 1O4 size, regular S. value.
The one at $249 is q wonder. You
paid 81 for no better last year.
We won't attempt to describe the
different values we have to offer but
must speak of them collectively.
We wager, however, if you have q
Blanket to buy, you wont leave our
store before making purchase, that is
if you consult your own interest.
We have been receiving our
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04
FIFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.
SENATE.


Immediately after the reading of the
journal of yesterday Mr.. Mitchell
presented the claim of Henry A. Du-
pont to be admitted as Senator from
the State of Delaware under an election
by the legislature on the ninth of May,
1895, together with evidence in support
of the claim; and the matter was
referred to the committee on privileges
and elections, after the reading of a
certificate signed by the speaker of the
Delaware House of Representatives,
attested by the clerk of the House.
On motion of Mr.. Gray the privilege of
the floor was extended to Mr.. Dupont
pending the examination and decision
of his claim to seat in the Senate.
Mr.. Chandler presented petitions
from various counties in Alabama
alleging the commission of election
frauds and asking that Congress shall
secure to that State republican form
of government and they were referred
to the committee on privileges and
elections.
Mr.. Sherman presented q petition
from citizens of Ohio for recognition of
the independence of Cuba. Like petit
tons were presented from Florida by
Mr.. Call.
Mr.. Squire in introducing a. bill to
provide Notifications and other coast
defences, alluded ssrcastically to
the patriotic speeches to be delivered
to the Senate in favor of Cuban indie
pendence and other such subjects "as
if we were able" he had, "to carry a
chip on our shoulders" the fact being,
he added, that of the % coast cities OF
the United States, only one of them,
New York, had any adequate defense,
and even New York had only one
tenth of the means of defense that she
ought to have.
Mr. Hoar offered resolution to sup
port the President in the most vigorous
action he may deem fit to take for
the protection and security of
American citizens in Turkey and to OBJ
tain redress for injuries committed
upon such citizens there.
The resolution offered yesterday by
Mr.. Allen for the recognition of the
Cuban revolutionists was taken up,
and Mr.. Allen addressed the Senate in
support of it.
The Senate proceeded to executive
business and shortly thereafter adj
journed.
HOUSE.
The House was not in session TODAY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04
CHILDREN'S TOYS.

Tool Chests, 1Oc to $500.
Trumpets and Horns, SC to S3 so.
Children's Rockers, rattan, oak, and carpet
seats Soc TO $500.
Laundry and Wash Sets, Csc, Acc, and csc.
Fine Dressed Dolls, flowing hair, 25c.
Game of Ring Toss, 25c.
Woolly Sheep 25c to $500
Solid Hard Wood Writing Desks, with black
board. 81 90
Galloping Horses, 81 90.
Rattan Doll Carriages, neatly upholstered,
closing parasol, 95c.
Buckboards, shaved spoke wheels, iron
axles, heavy iron tires, So. 90.
Velocipedes, adjustable seat. all Sizes iron
tires, S1,95 to 1915; rubber tires, $3.75 to
S675.
The Handy Wagon, tricycle. AMI wagon
combined, 1895.
Shoofies, neatly upholstered, Csc.
Whistle Drum, 25c. Other drums in all
sizes.
Wood Carts iron tires, 25c and SOC.
Wooden Mule Car, reversible seats SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04

ANOTHER SUIT.-Mathew Hobson
and Columbia A. Hobson, his wife,
entered suit in Washington, yesterday,
against the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company, claiming $4,000
damages. The declaration sets forth
that on May II, 1895, Mrs. Columbia
A Hobson embarked on the defendants
cars in Washington for Alexandria,
and was leaving the cars ct this city
when her dress was caught by dan
gerous obstacle which the agent of the
company had placed upon the car, and
she was thrown with great force from
the car step to the station platform.
The cap Of her left knee was broken
aud her ribs strained so that she is still
confined to her room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04
LOCAL BREYITIES.

There will be cap party tonight at
Groveton Mission, in Fairfax comfy,
below this city.
The Columbia engine was out Of ser.
vice to-day as the boiler head was leak
ing.
Capt. R. F. Knox yesterday killed q
fine wild turkey on the farm of Judge
Norton, below this city.
The temperature of early this morn.
ing was about the coolest of the season
and in addition to very heavy frost
considerable ice formed.
The Home Telephone Company is
now forming local board of managers
in this city and expect to complete an
organization in few days.
The remains of the late George Gra
him and If Mrs. Mary ]. Flood, who
died in Washington on Monday, were
brought here to-day and inferred.
Mr.. ]. W. Brown, through his at
torney, Mr.. ]. Il. Greene, to-day swore
out an attachment for debt for feef
against the horse Patti at the Island
track.
Marriage licenses were issued il
Washington yesterday to Warren CHS
lev and Alice Carter, of Westmoreland
county, and to William Smith of Fair
fax county and Maggie Murray, of Cul
pepper county.
Some of the professors and most O.
the students of the Episcopal Theologi
cal Seminary near this city went tc
Washington to-day to attend the Epis
copal Convention for setting off the
Diocese of Washington and also for the
election of a bishop for that diocese.
The District of Columbia commits.
sioners yesterday sent to Senator
Isham g. Harris, chairman of the Dis.
trict committee of the Sente. bill tc
regulate the practice of medicine and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04
Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, llth and F Sts., N. ".
READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
A large, complete and mag
ni6cent stock awaits you. Low
er prices than ever before will
please you.
THIS DAY,
Our Holiday Opening Of Toys, Dolls
AND GAMES.
AND GAMES.

A nearly half-acrc bazaar filled with Santa
Claus merchandise from home and abroad,
fiom everywhere that such things are made.
Novel and old. fashioned, intricate and simple,
marvellous and commonplace. A wonderland
of the rewest playthings for The little folks,
embracing everything you have seen and
many novelties brought out this season, and
that are exclusively ours for Washington.
Almost every invention has COUNTERPART
here. a visit to this department will interest
all ages-will afford children object lessons
that cannot fail to be instructive.
@-A Spec;a! Discount TO Sunday Schools
and Charitable Institutions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04
MANrELp1EoE sro1EN.-Yesterda

MANTELPIEcE SToLEN.-Yesterday
evening while Mr.. George Dodson was
engaged in Transforming Mr.. NJ.
Schuler's former store on upper King
street into dwelling he removed q
heavy mantelpiece. which he and Mr..
Schiller started to take down the street
On the way they stopped to rest and
entered a house near by. When they
returned for their burden they found It
had been stolen, They searched about
the neighborhood for the mantelpiece,
but without success. Later son of
Mr.. Constant Ponnet saw wagon
passing up Fayette street with the
missing article in it. A boy was holding
the mantelpiece up while man was
driving. Young Ponnet called to them
to stop, when the boy let go his hold
and the mantel dropped into the street.
The parties in the wagon then drove
rapidly away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04
Isaac Eichber 9,
NE. Cor. King & Royal Sts.
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The children of Fair, the dead Cali
fornia millionaire, have succeeded, it is
said, in buying off those who had re-
mote prospect of fabulous wealth in
the division of the Fair estate.
Sylvester S. Brown, of a New York
jewelry firm, shot and seriously injured
himself in St. Louis hotel last night.
He had lett New York with variety
actress named May Heagle whom be
was to marry, but money he expected
not reaching him the woman refused to
wed him hence his attempt at suicide.
John G. Stone, former member of
Bill Dalton's gang, now under ten
years sentence for being party to the
killing of deputy sheriff, has made a
confession at Fort Wayne, IDd., which
shows horrible series of crimes. He
recounts eleven murders he has been
engaged in. Ia some cases the victims
were buried by Stone and his compan-
ions.
Bishop A. W. Wayman, of the A.
M. E. Church, who died in Balti-
more, last Saturday, was buried To-Day.
The remains were conveyed to Bethel
Church on Saratoga street early this
morni1g under an escort of clergy.
After lying in state until noon, the
funeral services began, Bishop Gaines,
of Atlanta presiding. There was a
great crowd at the church and an i'm
mense cortege escorted the remains to
Laurel cemetery, where the interment
was made.
Two thousand Mary landers will take part
in the celebration of Maryland Day at the
Atlanta Exposition next Friday The dele
cation, consisting of civilians and militia will
leave Baltimore tonight.
harold F. McCormicklsnd his bride, who
was Miss Rockefeller, sailed fr'm New York
to-day on the Paris for Southampton. Many of
their friends were at tie pier to bid them bon
voyage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04

WoMAN's AUXILIARY.-The Wom-
ans Auxiliary Association OF R. E. Lee
Camp had an unusually large attend
ance at their meeting yesterday after
noon. 1t was decided to have the con-
stitution and bylaws (Which have been
recently revised) printed in book form.
1t is expected that these books will be
ready by the next meeting for distribu-
ton among the members. After the
usual routine business was transacted
the vice president, Mrs. O'Brien, read a
very interesting article, which was
highly enjoyed by an appreciative audi
ence. The reading of suitable and ap-
propriate selections will, it is hoped,
prove both interesting and instructive
to all who attend these meetings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
The Brotherhood of st. Andrew local
council of Alexandria, Va, held their
annual meeting at the parish hall of st.
PauPs Church last night. Just before
the opening of the general meeting the
executive committee, composed of two
members from each chapter, namely,
Messrs. Snead and Leete, of the Vir-
rinia Seminary; Messrs. Moore and
Ramey, of Grace; Messrs. G. c. Lead
beaten and A. Suter, of Christ; Rev.
II. f. Kloman aud Mr.. G. NJ. Howells,
of Pohick, and Messrs. Parker and
Fawcett, of St. Paul's, met and organ
lied by the election of the following
officers: President, w. w. Parker;
Vice-President, q. B. Ramey; Secretary
pro tenn, Alex. Suter; Treasurer, Wal
lace Fawcett; Chaplain, Rev. S. A.
Wallis.
The general meeting was then called
TO order and was opened with hymn
and prayer. The roll was called and
thirty two members, representing six
chapters, were reported present. The
reports of chapter work for the past
year were rendered by the secretaries
of each chapter as follows: VIM. H..
Van Week, Secretary of Grace; E. Mil
burn, of Christ; G. NJ. Howells, of Pc.
hick, and W. Fawcett, of ST. PauPs.
The reports from the officers of the
executive committee on their work for
for the past year were read by Messrs.
J. w. Herndon, secretary; Wallace
Fawcett. treasurer, and w. w. Parker,
president. The reports all showed
cause for much encouragement and
made it evident that there was much
good work going on in our midst in
quiet but effective way.
The following resolution was then
submitted by the executive committee
and adopted by the council:
Resolved, That the age limit for adj
EMISSION to the Working Mems Club
rooms shall be Is.
The question box was then opened
and the following questions were
asked:
L. How best to secure prompt and
full attendance at chapter meetings.
Answered by Rev. c. E. Ball.
2. Is merely attendance at meetings
brotherhood work? Answered by Mr..
F. J. Davidson.
3. What lisa chapter to do with men
who persist in absenting themselves
from meetings, yet who pay their dues =?
Answered by Mr. E. Miiburn.
4. What duties constitute the rule
of service particularly as regards
bringing some man to church every
week? Answered by Mr.. G. E. Moore.
5. Is it expedient,to admit as nom
bers of our brotherhood men who are
confirmed members of some other de-
nomination? Answered by Rev. 2. P.
Phillips.
6. What can the brotherhood do for
colored work? Answered by Mr. Boy
kin.
7. Why should not boy III years
old who works nine hours day be
considered working man? Answer
ed by W. II. Van Week.
z. Why cannot we retain our pres
ent secretary Mr.. J. w. Eerndon? A, :
sWered by unanimous vote that il
must be done.
The meeting was then thrown open
for general discussion of other ques-
lions OF interest aud the good of the
brotherhood which was entered into
with earnestness by quite a number,
after which it was closed with prayer
by Rev. G. E. Ball.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04

POLICE CoURr.-The following cases
were disposed of by ths Mayor last
night:
Four young men, charged with dis
orderly conduct at the Fayette street
depot on Sunday night, were fined
81 80 each.
A colored woman, charged with steal
ing a wrapper from white lady, was
dismissed upon returning the garment.
There were no cases for trial this
morning.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cold. Eleven dodgers were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04

THE ELECTRIC RAILwAY.-The
Washington, Alexandria & Mt. Vernon
Electric Railway Company is now
engaged constructing their line between
this city and Washington as rapidly as
possible. The grading has been finish
ed as far as the w. & 0. track, where
an underground crossing is being put
in. a connection has been made near
the Long Bridge with the Washington
Southern tracks; q siding has been laid
from these tracks to the power house,
aud the work on the trestle at Four
Mile Run will be commenced to-mor-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04
OUR LINE OF DOLLS

For this holiday season is especially attractive.
1t comprises Dolls of every known kind
China Dolls, Bisque Dolls, Negro Dolls, Jap.
Dolls. Kid-body Dolls Dressed Dolls, Sleeping
Dolls, Juneau Dolls, English Rag Dolls. Tril-
by Dolls, Kiss Dolls. Paper Dolls, &c. Prices
Range from lie to $37. so Each.
A complete line of fine German Dolls, all
sizes, with full jointed body, flowing hair,
and closing eyes $3.50 to $12. so each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04
OVERHEAD w1RFs.-The Washing

OVERHEAD WIREs.-The Washing
ton. Alexa idria and Mount Vernon Railroad
Company has applied to the Commissioners of
the District of Columbia for permission to To-
cate the cEd of tt overhead trolley ON 14th
street southwest. The Commissioners how
ever, have held the application up pending
the opinion of the attorney for the District
on the question, whether, in view of the fact
that the road has not acquired title to the
slip it is to build, they have the rightto grant
the permit. 1t is understood that the attor-
ney will hold that in view of the fact that
Congress authorized the overhead wires, the
Commissioners have the authority to grant
the permit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-04
CUT THIS BARGAIN LIST OUT.

CUT THIS BARGAIN LIST OUT.
So Heavy Cloth Capes, fur trimmed, re
duced to $1.98.
So Heavy 10th Double Capes, fur trimmed
reduced to So 40.
So Seal Plush Capes, bear trimming, re
duced to SIS. 40.
SIS Black Diagonal and Cheviot Box Goats
reduced to So SO.
Sc All Wool Beaver Box Coats reduced to
81 40.
81 Black Boucle Box Jacket, reduced to
$49s.
So Children's Refers, all sizes, reduced to
$19s.
81 Outing Wrappers, heavily lined, reduc-
ed to 79c.
$1.25 Flannelettes. very wide skirts, full
sleeves, reduced to CSC.
So Chenille Portiers, dado top and bottom,
reduced to 81 SO.
81 Chenille Portiers, deep dado, wide knot.
ted fringe, reduced to $2.49.
Sc Chenille Portiers, extra large size,
heavy quality, reduced to So SO.
SOC Odd Lot Al Chenille Covers, reduced
to 23c.
soc Chenille Covers, 4 4 heavy quality, re-
duced to 43c.
81 25 Chenille Covers, Ga new designs,
reduced to soc.
S1.25 Silk Tapestry Covers, large size, re-
duced to SOC.
SIPS Lace Curtains, 49, yards long re-
duced to S9c.
So Lace Curtains. 49, yards long, and ex.
ira wide, reduced to $1.39.
CSC White Fringed Bed Spreads reduced
to Ate.
R$1 20 Marseilles Quilts, ia wide, reduc.
ed to SOC.
15c Large Size Huck Towels reduced to
1Oc.
1Sc Pure Linen Towels damask patterns,
reduced to 1870.
1sc Knotted Fringed Towels, large size,
reduced to 121bc
39c Fine Linen Towels, large size, knotted
fringe reduced to 25c.
Sd White Table Linen Sets, reduced to
1929.
$3.50 White Table Linen Sets, fancy bord-
ers, reduced to $4.99.
Toe Pure Linen Table Covers reduced to
47c.
81 White Linen Table Covers, 12.4 wide,
with fancy borders, reduced to 79c.
39c Pure Linen Napkins, reduced to 25c
per dozen.
Toe Double Width Dress Plaids, reduced
to 6%c.
15c Wool Mixed Henriettas reduced to 94c
Csc Double Width Henriettas, all colors,
reduced to tic.
25c Double Width Plaid Flannels reduced
to 100
a9c All Wool serges, black and navy, re-
ducsd to 25c.
25c Black Figured Novelties reduced to
tic.
39c All Wool Henriettas reduced to 25c.
sc Clifton Crashes reduced to 37sc.
39c China Silks, evening shades for drap.
cries, reduce to 23c.
1sc Wool Mixed White Flannel, reduced
to 1870.