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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

mothers MEETING o. Tues
dAv, January !, til - j. anniversary Of
the "Mothers eeing of Cnris t
Church, was celebrated in manner
which indicates vigorous life and inter
est on the part of all concerned. Rev.
DIR. Suter presid I'd, assisted by Rev Mr..
Phillips. There were 80 mothers pres
ent, five OF whom have faithfully a.
tended the weekly meetings for twenty
five years. To each OF these s. uvenir
silver spoon, with the name OF old
Christ Church, and the dates 1869 1894,
engraved on it, was presented. To
ell Of the others cup and saucer or q
picture was given as happy reminder
of this honored anniversary. Few peo-
ple are aware of the existence and
fewer still Of the importance of this mis-
sion, touching, as it does, the hearts
aud homes of thousands perhaps, who,
but for it, might never know the loving
Kindness and sympathy which glow in
the breasts of Gods people toward all
who dwell on the face of the earth. Or
gained January, 1869. by that saintsd
daughter of Zion, Miss Julia Johns,
aud bequeathed by her as sacred leg
acv. when she went up higher. to Miss
Salie Stuart, Miss Ella Mills and
Miss Belle Smith, the work, with the
aid of other devoted women, has never
tagged, but steadily and surely pro-
crossed, elevating, educating aud up
lifting to nobler aspirations. Begun
with ii members, it has enrolled co.
names; the present number is lOl,
with an average attendance of 81.
DIR. Suter, in his address. spoke of the
Winged words" which had gone TO
She mothers from the lips of kind
friends bearing their messages OF peace
aud love. a written report reviewed
the work done in the past, and, which
kindled every eye withits fervor, dweit
upon the blessed results of their labor.
Il closed with these words "But we
cannot call this the record of % years
work. The true record is in Gods
keeping. the full result is known only
to him, but we are thankful that all
along the way, from the lips of the
tempted and the dying, have fallen
words that prove this work TO be OF
Cod 1t is to be regretted that larger
number of lookers-on were not present
20 find themselves in touch with what
must be one of the noblest missions #
our day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION OF CRUEL
TY TO AN1MALs.-Prospects are very
bright for forming chartered Society
for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
in Alexandria, as As Of the prominent
merchants have given their names and
hearty cooperation in this good work
AID 20 ladies' have done likewise. A
first meeting for organizing and ap-
pointing proper officers will be appoint
cd for al early date and full attend
al &c of those who have given their
ne les is desired that the society may
be started under the best direction.
Due notice of the first meeting will be
niNen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

A YOUTHFUL PARTY.-Misses Nan
ME and Bessie Jones delightfully."- en-
tertained their numerous young friends
at New Years party last evening at
the home of their parents, DIR. and
Mrs. Marshall Jones. About forty lit
tie girls were present, ranging from the
''tnree year old" to those standing
where the brook and river meet
Dancing, games, 1.-THE clover leaf" &C.,
sped the hours quickly until supper
was served. Oysters, salads. GRO
quotes, ices, Lalla Rookh and punch
were enjoyed by the youthful jewellers
with ali the gusto of maturer or cul-
tured palates. A number of beautiful
prizes were given. The two young
hostesses looked like two pretty Dres-
den figures in blue and pink, and al
ready wear gracefully the mantle OF
hospitality they SO justly inherit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

FUNERAL.-The funeral of Mrs.
Elizabeth B. Corse, wife of Gen. Mont
gomery d. Corse, took place this morn
ing from her late residence, on north
Washington street, and was very num-
erously attended, among those present
being many relatives of the deceased
FROM distance and large number of
friends from this city. The services OF
the Episcopal church were conducted
in most impressive manner by Rev.
P. P. Phillips, of st. Paul's Church, of
which church Mrs. Corse had long been
a member. The pallbearers were Col.
Arthur Herbert, Capt. Herbert Bryant,
Capt. P. B. Hooe, Capt. r. F. Knox,
DR.. X. Johns and Mr.. f. l.. Danger
field. The interment was private and
the remains were laid to rest in the
family lot in St. Paul's cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

FRAUDULENT APPLICANTs.-The ex
ira large number of applicants for aid
from the Corporation has made it nee
essay for Overseer Of the Poor Shock o
procure help in ascertaining who is
worthy Of assistance. The names Of
several would-be beneficiaries have
been placed in the hands of the police,
ard while some have been found
worthy of charity, others have been
proven to be frauds. In one instance q
man who it is alleged had sold one hun
dred dollars worth of hogs during the
fall, wanted an order from the overseer
for groceries. He was, of course, re-
fused. While care should be taken to
relieve the wants ofactual sufferers and
those who have an undeniable right to
help from the city during the bleak
weather now upon US, equal care
should be exercised in wedding out the
frauds from the worthy 1t is said that
some years ago man who had several
fine porkers in pens used to procure
orders from the corporation for grocer
les and take out the amount allowed in
corn meal with which he fatteued his
hops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

the Jail belonging to the corporation
where sheds could be erected and dur
ing inclemeut weather members of the
chain gang could be employed in break
ing stone taken from the old canal locks,
The same to be used in the repair OF
streets. Under existing circumstances
whenever it rains the members of the
gang pass their time in Jail, toasting
their sh;ns, smoking and sleeping.
Besides, the Auditors exhibit shows
that under the prevailing regime the
chain gang is an expensive institution,
and Mr.. Davis desires the members to
give some quid pro quo for the sum ex,
pended in their maintenance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

Works WELL.-Alderman L. NJ.
Davis, of the Tnird ward, who at the
last meeting OF Council introduced a
resolution looking to the providing OF
,yort for members of the chain gang,
wh;le in Washington yesterday had the
onnortunisy of witnessing the practical
DppIl of similar plan which has been
adopted in that city he there saw
num ,,e1s of men convicted of mis-
dem dem anors at work under shelter break
sn eu : one bricks. &C., TO be used in
street str. improvements. As has been
stoted MI. Davis's plan is icc the ciiy
70 obtain possession of certain lois near
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02
DRY GOODS.

C5RBAI Rush
Both stores crowded with
eager buyers. Why? The
reason is apparent. We have
the largest assortment, the
greatest collection of holiday
goods ever brought to Alexan-
dria and at the very lowest
prices we have departed
from and forgotten values and
profits. 1t is your trade we
want we mean and intend to
supply Alexandrians, or at
least a good majority of them,
with holiday goods. Our name
shall be a household name on
Xmas day. There is neither
time nor space to enumerate
the articles to be found in both
OF our extensive establish
ments, but we can repeat that
there can be found the choicest
assortment of holiday special
ties, and we invite your inves-
tigation to substantiate our
claim we beg and request
you not to defer your pur-
chases until the last moment,
but make your selection now
while both stocks are brim full
of suggestions we have a
corps of efficient and polite
salespeople. They will assist
you in making your selections.
Come all come early The
two big stores-n. e. and S. e.
corners King and Royal SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

HYDRAULIoN FIRE CoNPANY.-The
.6Sth annual meeting of the Hydrau!'on
s. F. f. Co. was held last night with
Rev. r. l.. Carne in the chair; Chas. +.
Neale secretary. The minutes OF the
last meeting were read and approved
One new name was proposed Tor
membership and considerable routine
business transacted. The company
subsequently, went into an election for
officers to serve for the ensuing year
which resulted as follows President.
M. &. Harlow; lst Y. p, f. NJ. Hill;
2nd V. P, l.. c. Barley; 3rd V. p, II.
A. Downham: secretary, Chas. +. Neaie;
treasurer, z. F. Downham, lin place
of George w Dix; recorder, VIM.
Wildt: foreman, George w. Petty; Asst
foreman, Herbert Price; commander of
hose. WIN. HRmphries; pipemen, Chas.
Humphries. Robt. Arnold, Edward
Starnel. Chas. Smith, Ernest Langley
and Fred Klaus: firemen, VIM. Kell and
Wm. Cogan. No nominations were
made for engineer or driver. Charges
were preferred against MIR. Thomas
Dix. the driver, and committee, con
sisting of Messrs. Harry Downham, Il
Gronau. VIM. Tatsapaugh, Louis -
Barley and Ed. Starnell, was appointed
TO investigate the same. The meeting
was very largely attended. Rev. Father
Carpe made some remarks to the COM
panv during which he said it was a
pleasure for him to preside over COM
pauy of which he had been member
for so years, and that he would con,
tinue to be with them every annual
meeting as long as he lived He closed
nv relating some of his experiences at
fires, after which the meeting ad-
iourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

SOCIAL GATHERING.-A pleasant
time was spent Monday evening at the
home of Miss Edith Nails. on south
Patrick street. Different games we've
played and all present spent an enjoy
able evening. Among those present
were Misses Bette Schaffer, Pearl Hoff-
man, Mamie Thornton, Annie Chaun.
cev, Annie Rawlinson, Emma Grimes,
Lucy Burnam, Nettie Owens, Rosie
Roland. and Messrs NJ. Angelo, Whitby,
w. Griffin. H. Dyer, w. Foss, Fl. Raw
linson, and G. Roland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02
DRY GOODS.
GREAT SALE OF HANDKERCHIEFs
GLOVES, LEATHER GOODS,
TOYS, &C.
LADIES' HANDKERcHIEFs.
NO. 316 KING STREET.

so dozen Fancy Bordered Hemstitched
Hsndkerchiefs, worth 10c at Sc.
rs dozen Fancy Bordered White Embroid-
cred and plain white Hemstitched Hsndker-
chiefs, worth 121ac at SC.
25 dozen Fine Embroidered White Hand
kerchiefs, scolloped edges, worth zoe at Toe.
Is dozen China Silk Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs, worth 15c at 10c.
10 dozen Silk Chiffon Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs, worth 25c at 12lbc.
25 dozen White Hemstitched Union Linen
Handkerchief with initials worth zoe at
12lbc.
20 dozen Linen Initial Handkerchief, six
in pretty box for 81.
10 dozen Linen Embroidered Handkcr-
chiefs worth SOC at 25c.
dozen Silk Embroidered Chiffon Ham,
kerchiefs worth SOC at 25c
GENTS HANDKERCHIEFs.
% dozen Plain White and Fancy Bordered
Handkerchiefs, worth 10c at sc.
30 dozen Fancy Bordered Hemstitched
Handkerchief, Union Linen. worth 25c at
12bc.
Is dozen Linen Initial Handkerchiefs,
worth 40c at 25c.
% dozen Initial Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, worth 25c at 121bc.
10 dozen Hemsttched China Silk Hand
kerchiefs, worth soc at 29c.
10 dozen China Silk Initial Handkerchief.
worth 75c at 49c.
10 dozen China Silk Initial Handkerchief,
worth S1.25 at SOC.
10 dozen Pure Linen Handkercbiefs, worth
25c at 121sc
5 dozen Cream Silk Muffiers, worth 75c at
SOC.
5 dozen Cream Silk Muflers, worth 81 %
at 69c
KID GLOVES.
Ladies S-button length White Chamois
Gloves worth $125 at 79c.
Ladies 4-button Black and Tan Kid Gloves.
worth 81 at SOC.
Ladi,s SHOOK Foster Kid Gloves, worth
S1.25 at 79c
Misses Kid Gloves at 69c.
Gents Fur Top Gloves at 69c.
LEATHER GOODS.
Ladies' Fine Card Cases and Pocket Books,
over 10 different styles, some worth SOC and
75c, at 25c.
Leather Pocket Books at SC and 1Oc, worth
15c and 25c.
GENTS NECKWEAR.
5O dozen Gents Fine Silk and Satin Scarfs
and fourth. Hands, worth SOC at 25c.
5ss-A HANDSOME BOX given with every
SOC purchase in Handkerchief or Gloves.
TOY DEPARTMENT.
Our Toy Department is meeting with won
derful success. We are being complimented
by everyone o., our GRAND DISPLAY and
BEA uTIFUL ASSORTMENT, AMI our
PRICES are especially mentioned by great
numbers OF our patrons as being muchmore rea-
sonable than in Washington. We have been
crowded the whole week, notwithstanding
the inclement weather Make your selections
early in the week, You can buy with much
more satisfaction.
Sale opens MONDAY MORNING.
@-SEE OUR HAND BILL FOR PRICE
LIST ON TOYS.
mo M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02
our day


PERsoNAL.-The engagement OF III 5
Leila Sinclair Montague to Mr.. Basil
3. Gordon is announced. The inai.
riage will take place at the residence OF
the bride in Baltimore, about the mid
die of February. Mr.. Gordon is well
known in this city, where he has
manv friends. A few years ago he was
chairman Of the State democratic COM
mittee and conducted q successful cam
paign at the headquarters in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Stanton. OF west
End, aud Mr. and Mrs. John McCuen, oil
east Prince street, entertained num-
Der of their friends at their respective
homes last evening.
Mr.. Rodney Matthews, who Tor some
time past has been connected in bust
ness with his brother, Mr.. j. Matthews,
of this city, has returned to his old
home at Hillsboro Loudoun county.
While in this city Mr.. Matthews made
many friends.
Misses sallie H. Ellington and Mae
f. Tuthill, of Milford, Del, are visit
lug Miss Estella r. Cline, on south
Fairfax street.
Mr.. VIM. Capron, of New Britain,
Conn.,, is visiting his aunt. Mrs. j. V.
Davis.
Capt. r. H. Remington, the popular
conductor of the Southern Railway Co,
residing at No. 1915 Duke street, has
Just killed 40 pound turkey, raised by
himself, and will entertain host of his
friends at dinner tomorrow.
DR.. L. Andrew Wakeham, who has
been in charge of w. It. Smiths drug
store has given up that position and
will open store of his own in Feb
ruary.
Miss Fitzbugh, of Loudoun county,
who has been visiting Miss Sallie V.
Daingerfeld, has returned home.
Miss Reeves, of Lynchburg, is visit
ing the Misses Herbert, on north
Washington street.
Among the out-of-town guests at the
Monday german in Baltimore was Mr.
r. F. Knox, jr., of this city.
Miss Vending, Of Washington, has
returned to her home in that city after
a pleasant stay with friends here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

STOLEN qoEs.-A night or two ago
Alderman NJ. Davis found of box OF
rubber shoes in the yard adjoining Odd
Fellows Hall, on north Columbus
street. The box bad evidently been
stolen from freight car, taken where
found, broken open and a part of it.
contents carried OFF,. The words "and
Sons were on the remaining part of the
lid of the box, but it is not known to
what firm in this city the shoes were
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

FAILED no APPEAR. A colole |
woman named Maria Taylor few
days ago swore out warrant against
her husband, John Taylor, charging
him with assaulting and beating her.
The husband could not be found at the
time, he having gone to Washington;
He came here, however, last night, aud
was arrested by Officers Smith and
Beach. The woman failed to appear
this morning. The accused asked that
he be allowed to give his version of the
difference between him and his wife.
He said he went home night or so ago
unexpectedly and upon knocking at the
door saw strange man run from the
house. He also averred that his wife
has sold several hogs belonging to him
and pocketed the proceeds. 1t is said
she is addicted to the free use of whi.-
ky, and this morning, apprehensive
that the truth would be brought out in
the trial, made it convenient to stay
away. If found she will be fined for
contempt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

consigned, nor will it be until the rail-
road company can examine into the
matter. 1t is said thieves from this city
occasionally board incoming freight
trains at st. Asaph Junction and throw
goods off near this city where they are
picked up by confederates. The police
have the matter in charge and will
doubtless discover the guilty ones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

The INTERCHANGEABLE Council
committee to investigate certain charges
and rumors against the members OF the
police force will meet in the Mayors
office tomorrow evening at 2:30 o'clock
to hear such testimony as may be pre-
sented. No one has been summoned
to appear as witness, but the members
of the force, it is understood, will all be
present. The impression prevails that
the outcome Of the investigation will be
nothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

THE RIVER BoATs.-The ice on the
river between this city and Washing
.on was so heavy to-day that one of
the ferry steamers, the Belle Haven,
after making a few trips, was with
drawn from the line. The ice had
somewhat damaged her paddle boxes,
and this evening men were put to work
ironing her wheels and bows. 1t was
the intention of the managers of the
company to put the Arrowsmith on the
ferry route, but this plan has been
changed, and until further notice only
one boat will run. The Columbia will
therefore make trips leaving this city st
7:30, $50 and 1880 a. m. and 1:90, $3.50
and $50 p. m, and Washington at $50
and 1890 a. M. and 1880, go, 4:90 and
6:50p. NJ.
The steamer Sue has been withdrawn
from the Baltimore line for the season.
The Philadelphia steamer did not
make her trip this week on account of
ice in the Chesapeake and Delaware
canal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

FATHER PRoBABILIrIEs.-For this
&c II -, fair probab followed by light snow
'fhu,,,l V warmer; winds becoming scutt-
csstcriy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

sun rises tomorrow at 1928 ; and sets
& 81. High water 1925 a. ID. and
1.:16 D. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. KIM.
Norton presiding.-Jos. Broders vs..
J. D. Lannon, ct al, report of commits
siOner confirmed and final decree.
Jas. Duncan vs.. ]. II. Wilkinson's
administrator. final decree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02
DRY GOODS.

SEMI-ANNUAL SALE
OF MEMS AND BOYS UNLAUNDERED
DRESS AND NIGHT SHIRTS BEGINS To-
DAY. DRESSING GOWNS AND SMOKING
JACKETS AT REDUCED PRICES.
First floor .........1 1907 F st. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02
LOCAL. INTELLIGENCE.

EVENING. JAN. .. 1885.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-02

d LAkKEls, bestrFalue for the money, al
ID AMOS B. SLAYMAKER,S.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25

eruIneuG 10 aC-
count for the massacre Of English and
American missionaries by mobs at Ku-
Chang and other points. He has been
given full authority to demand that
China shall give her local officials the
order necessary to insure tho presence Of
the American and British consuls at the
inquiry at Ku-Chaug into the recent
massacre Of missionaries, and backed as
he is by tho ever ready armies Of Great
Britain there is little doubt that he
will get what he asks for.
If there is n thing that Sir Nicho-
las is particularly noted for it is his in
variable success in getting whatever he
demands for his government. He ranks
very high i'll the diplomatic service of
his country and was knighted for his
marked efficiency in looking after Great
Britain's enormous interests III the
Flowcry Kingdom.
Sir Nicholas ID SO years Of age, and
his first appointment III the diplomatic
service was that of attache to the 1ega
ton in Berlin. From 1888 to 1886 he
was secretary to the Picking legation
and at the end Of this period was trans
ferred to Washington, where he served
his country as secretary Of legation for
three years. From 1888 to 1892 he was
British agent and consul general to
Bulgaria. he was then promoted to his
present high Office in China, an Office
which yields him the comfortable sal
airy Of $27, 500 a year, while the Hon.
Charles DENLY, who does the same
work for the United States in China,
has to worry along OH but ST., 900 a year.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
i KENTUCKY 4 DOUBTFUL STATE !

TIME PECULIAR POLITICAL con-
J. DITIONS that exist in Kentucky
have led many people to believe that the
State is a doubtful one aud that the Re-
publicans have a chance to carry it this
fall. For this reason there is great in
terest, both at home and abroad, in accu-
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parts of the State. The Weekly Courier
Journal is nov covering this field perfect
lv, and is publishing the news without
bias or prejudice. A close reader of the
Weekly Courier-Journal should be able
to forecast in advance what will be the
outcome Of the State election next Nov
ember. In addition to giving all the po-
litical news and all the ncws of every
kind, the Weekly Courior-Jonrnal is Of
fering to its subscribers $4,000 in cash
presents for guesses rs TO the exact vote
and closest to the exact vote that will be
received by the Democratic, Republican
aud Popuhst candidates for Governor of
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tanning full details of the cash present
plan Will be sent free to any address.
Write to COURIER-JOURNAL COMPA
| NIX. Louisvjtle. XIV.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25

-
itics, "and," as he naively remarks, II
am not done with tho world yet" Ha
was born in Philadelphia June 80.
1919, and despite his English name is
Of Irish descent. His ancestors were
Quakers who settled i'll Mount Pleasant,
n. j., in 1884. He was educated in pri-
vate academies, and at the Friends
Boarding house in Burlington, N. j.
aud at the early age Of II began writ
ing for Philadelphia newspapers. He
received his diploma as a doctor Of med
icine in 1889 at the University of Penn.
~sylvania, and in l842 was admitted to-
the bar. He served in the New Jersey
legislature in 1863 and 1864, and was
amember of the Fifty-second and Fifty
third congresses. He has been q very
prolific writer of both prose and poetry,
and says he has written under enough;
aliases to stock a burglar. Probably his
best known production is the song Ben
Bolt" which won wide popularity years
ago and again attracted attention re-
Gently because it was SO conspicuous in:
Du Maurier's novel "Trilby."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25

JAMES E. CAMPBELL After the war he
studied law and practiced his profession
in Butler county with such success that
In 1876 he wac nominated as prosecut-
ing attorney of the county by the DEM
ocrats. He was elected and served four
years. He was then elected TO the
Forty-eighth, F%orty-ninth and Fiftieth
congresses, winning the last contest by
the mario margin Of two votes.
In 1889 he was nominated for gov
ernor by the Democrats, and the excit-
ing campaign was watched with interest
by the entire country. He displayed
marked talent as a political manager
and after a hard fight was elected. In
1891 he was renominated and had for
an opponent Major William Mckinley.
The campaign was n Of the most OK
citing contests Of recent years and re
suited in McKinley's election. Mr.
Campbell is knight Templar, a Knight
Of Pythias, a prominent Elk and ii
member Of the Grand Army Of the Re
public. He attends the Presbyterian
church, is liberal toward charitable Ell
terprises and is considered a very good
lawyer.