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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

AND NOW the strike of the structural
iron workers in New York has been de
clared off, the strikers, after losing what
they could i'll spare, going back to
work on tho same terms they were re-
ceiving when they struck. They lost
their wages when they were idle, but
their walking delegates, who ordered
the strike, drew their full pay all the
time. Itreally seems as if strikers and
their braips go out at the same time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Miss Margaret Bayley was married
in Staunton yesterday to s. P. Noting
ham, jr.
The democratic members of the leg
islature will hold a joint caucus to-
night to nominate State officers.
The oyster cruiser Chesapeake re-
ports that yesterday morning, off York
Spit Light, she encountered a school OF
very large whales.
The large factory and drying house
of the Southerlin- Mead Tobacco Com
pany, at Danville, was Quilted by fire
yesterday evening. Loss $4,000.
At its quarterly meeting in Rich
mond yesterday, the Woman's Christ
ian Temperance Union adopted resolu-
tions denounciDg the New WomaD's
Bitle.n
]. T. Trout, receiving teller of the
First National Bank of Roanoke, and
Miss Helen Mcclure Imboden, daugh-
ter of the late General ]. D. Imboden,
were married in that city yesterday.
Mrs. Myrtle Elkins, of Caroline, and
Mr.. W. S. Hansford, Of King George,
were married on Tuesday by Rev. Mr..
Eubank, of the Baptist Church, at "The
Mount" the home of the brides uncle,
Mr.. L. B. Conway.
On Friday afternoon last Mrs. Bette
Norris, wife of Mr.. Jos. L. Norris, OF
Lsesburg, was unfortunate enough to
break one of the smaller bones. in her
right arm by being thrown from her
carriage while out driving.
Rev. DR.. Socrates Henkel, of New
Market, has rendered his resignation as
pastor of Emanuel and Mt. Zion Evan
gel;cal Lutheran churches, TO take eff
feet January LIST, 1896. He sewers his
connection because of failing health.
A telegram received in Richmond
yesterday announced the sudden death,
in the City of Mexico, of Mr.. James G.
Hill, jr., second son OF General Jam. s
G. Hill, railroad commissioner Of Vir-
ginia. Mr.. Hill was thirty-three years
Of age.
Robt. Strother, colored boy fourteen
years old, who lived with his grand
mother at Casanova, is now in the Jail
in Warrenton charged with attempting
to wreck q train at Casanova on the
5th of September and again on the 9th
of November.
The only case heard in the Court Of
Appeals at Richmond yesterday was
that of Muuford's trustee vs.. McVeigh's
administrator, which was argued by B.
B. Munford and Judge W. r. Staples
for appellant and John M. Johnson for
appellee, and continued until to-day.
Senator Hill, of New York, arrived
at Fortress Monroe yesterday from the
northwest. Upon being advised Of
Judge Peckham's nomination to the
United States Supreme bench, he i'm
mediately replied: 1.-THE nomination is
an excellent one and will be confirm
ed"
The Staunton Spectator newspaper,
published for seventy-two years, was
sold at auction yesterday, Col. &. s.
Turk, an attorney, being the purchaser.
It is not known that Col. Turk will run
a paper. Richard Mauzy has been editor
and proprietor of the Spectator for
thirty-fve years.
P. N. Powell, the head of the grocery
house of P. N. Powell & Son, Of Staun-
ton, died yesterday of blood poisoning,
superinduced by kidney disease. He
had beea sick only five days. MIR.
Powell was the Oldest merchant in
Stsunton. He was born in Prince Will
liam comfy in 1925.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

IT WAS impossible for the Governor
to ignore the existence of two race
tracks in Alexandra county, as they
are within a few miles of each other,
hut why he touches so gingerly upon
Que, and vents the full force of his in
diguation upon the other, and why he
says winter racing has been, aud is, con
Quoted on the latter and not on the
former, few are able to tell now, though
many may be able to do so here
sitter; and that he recommends the re-
peal of the charter of one, and not that
of the other, though he is forced TO &C.
knowledge that the tracks differ in no
material respect, certainly gives the
censorious ground for unfavorable spec
ulatiop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

ONLY A month ago, Gov. O'Ferrall
said no case of lynching had occurred
in Virginia during his administration OF
the States affairs; but in his message to
the legislature yesterday, he said: "With
pain and modification bring to your
attention the frequent taking of human
life without due process OF law within
the borders of our State" So far as re,
membered, nobody was lyDched in Vir.
ginia between the dates of the two gu.
bernatorial utterauces referred to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

THE GOVERNORS support of the
existing election law, with a slight
amendment providing that all the bal
lots be uniform, should be seconded by
the legislature. That law, as most un'
prejudiced people who have voted under
it must concede, preserves order at the
polls, destroys the use ofmoney at cleo
tons, and secures TO the illiterate voter
if not too foolish to ask assistance in
the preparation Of his ballot, o free
vote and fair count. The law is good
for the State, aud therefore for The
democratic party. 1t should not he
amended except in the one particular
wisely recommended by the Governor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
How to Prevent Group.

SOME READING THAT WILL PROVE
INTERESTING TO YOUNG MOTHERS. HOW
TO GUARD AGAINST THE DISEASE.
Group is a terror to young mothers
and to post them concerning the cause.
first symptoms and treatment is the
object of this item. The origin of Group
is common cold. Children who are
subject to it take cold very easily and
Group is almost sure to follow. The
first symptom is hoarseness; this is soon.
followed by a peculiar rough cough,
which is easily recognized aud will
never be forgotten by one Who has
heard it. The time to act is when the
child first becomes hoarse. If Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is freely given
all tendency to Group will soon disap-
pear. Even after the croupy cough
has developed it will prevent the
attack. There is no danger in giving
this remedy for it contains nothing
injurious. For sale by L. Stabler & Co.
Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

DR.. John Lafayette Read died at
Warrenton Sunday. When an infant
several weeks old the Marquis de La
f.yette passed through the town of
Jefersonton, Culpeper county. where
The father of DIR. Read lived. He re-
ouested Lafayette to name the child.
he took it in his arms and asked the
name of the father. On being told it
was John, he said: 81 name the child
John Lafayette Read
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
apparent.

ELoPMENT.-Frances l.. Higeinson,
wife of the famous Boston banker, and
a social favorite, has forsaken her home
and family, leaving no word behind
her. She had been gone over two
weeks. There is also missing from the
same social set Mr.. James Wheatland
Smith yuung lawyer. Mrs. Higgin.
son is within a few months of forty
years of age, and the mother of four
children. Her husband is about ten
years her senior. Smith is only twenty.
six years of age. The two have been
friends in society for some months past,
and the young mans devotion to the
matron has caused considerable com.
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

ELECTION OF OFF1CERs.-The Grand
Lodge of Masons of Virginia last night
elected J. P. Fitzgerald, Grand Master;
A. r. Courtney, Deputy Grand Master;
R. T. W. Duke Grand Senior Warden;
George w. Wright, Grand Junior War
dep, and Frederick w. Peasants,
Grand Treasurer; George W. Caring
ton, grand secretary; 81. o. KerDe,
grand senior deacon; E. N. Eubank,
grand Junior deacon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
A Determined Faster.

TOLEDO, o, Dec. civilian J. Muir
ray, father of a leading physician here,
died last evening after fasting for forty
seven days. Mr.. Murray, who was
four score years, determined seven
weeks ago not to eat any more. He
stoutly persisted in his determination
aud ali efforts to give him food were in
vain. He became greatly emaciated
towards the last, but did not suffer any
pain and his end was quite peaceful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

IT IS understood that the New Jerse.
race horse people are to aid Governor
O'Ferrall to the extent of their power
in his effort to break up the race track
at Alexander's Island, their object being
to obtain for the new track they art
to establish in Maryland, the Washing
ton patronage that the Alexander's
Island track now receives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
Severe Storm in england.

LONDON, Dec. ga terrific gale
prevailed throughout England and Oft
the coasts this morning. Outward
bound vessels were driven back to the
ports from which they had sailed and
other sailings were postponed until tt Q
weather should become more favorable.
Many accidents occurred in London
through falling chimueys, masonry,
signs, shutters, etc. The telegraph
wires in the north of England are all
Frustrated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
The Alaska Boundary Dispute.

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. Sit has been
learned that the Canadian government
has let c contract for the carrying Of
the mails from Juneau, Alaska, to
Forty Mile creek, which is 10 the ter
ritory claimed by the United States,
but which Canada claims. This move
is taken as an indication of Canada's
determination to possess the disputed
territory. The mail service will begin
December Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

MANY people who compare Colonel
Wexford Corbin's views on the present
fnancial situation, as printed in anoth
er column, with those of President
Cleveland, as announced in his recent
message to Congress, will be disposed
to give their approval to the former,
rrther than to the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

When the democrats give up the pa
tronage of the Senate they do so for az
least ten years. Under the most favor-
able circumstances they cannot GET a
majority in the Senate inside that time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

Good advice: Never leave home on
a Journey without bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera aud Diarrhoea
Remedy. For sale by L. Stabler &
Co., druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

THOUGH the tariff on steel rails Ii
1854 and the freight $150 ton, the
American manufacturers have put such
price on theirs that whole cargoes
are being imported. There may be
sense in thus driving trade away FROM
their own country, but, if so, it is not
annarent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

If you are anxious to find the most reliable
hood purifier, read in Ayers Almanac the
testimonials of those who have been cured of
sach terrible diseases as catarrh, rheumatism,
and s"ro'uIa, by the use of A er's sarsaparilla
Then govern yourself accordingly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
DIED.

At the residence of her parents, No. 622
south Patrick street, in the 18th year of her
age. EMMA v. HASLETT.
"Suffer little children to come unto me "
Funeral notice hereafter. IWsshingtou
and Philadelphia papers please copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

The Southern Planter for December
has been received from its publishers
in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
Prize Fight Arranged.

New YORK, Dec.5.-Peter Maher and Rob-
ert Fitzsimmons were matched this morning
to fight to a flush near Ell Paso. Texas, be-
tween February IL ard 15 for $4,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05

Fire started in Allegan, Mich, SHORTLY
before midnight which threatened the de.
struction of large portion of the business
section of that city before it was under con-
Irol. The estimated loss is 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
DIRK GOODS.
v oodVard & LOthrOp.
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. ".
XMAS CARDS AND BooKLETs-FIRsT
FLOOR-NEAR RIBBONS.
DIRK GOODS.
For the Holidays,
Art Pottery and Decorative Goods
COMPRISING IN PAR

COMPRISING IN PART
Royal Vienna, Sevres, Doulton, Crown Derby,
Dresden, Cut Glass Ware, Royal Worcester,
Porcelain Msntel Sets and Clocks. Dutch Blue
Delft Ware, Benares Brass Ware, Vienna
Bronzes, Bonbon Baskets, Tea Goddess Ii
queur Sets, Decanters, Fancy Pieces for Cab
inets, Onyx Cabinets and Pedestals, Fancy
Decorated Screens, One.of.a-kiud Pieces in
Art Furniture, Inlaid India, Turkish, Damas
Gus, Yokohama, Moorish and Empire Ia
bourettes, Cigarette Tables, Divans, and ODD
and quaint designs in India goods OF various
kinds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
Books for Xmas.

Our Book Store in basement, contains via;
We believe to be the choicest collection of
Books ever shown in this city, consequently
we are enabled to show every kind of book
suitable for Christmas present. from the
least expensive to the most elaborate editions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
A Macintosh Makes a Most USefH
and Acceptable Xmas Present.

By reason of g manufacturers overstockci
we are enabled to offer lot of Mems SIackin
t,shes, in siz SO to A, at
$3.50 EACH.
Navy blue and black-sewed, stripped, and
cemented seams-box coat shspes--velvet col
lar. Our regular $40 grade.
Mems store......First floor. 1007 ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
BOYS Combination Suits

Jacket and Two Pairs of Trousers
AT 1888 THE SUIT.
Made up to sell for $500. Strictly all
wool, and the most of them with double seat
and knees. Warranted silk se#ed all through
Lots of pockets Good patterns. The best suit
value wa have offered this season. A sensi-
bla Xmas Gift for the Boy.
Third floor. .......-....10th st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-12-05
The Nearly Half Acre Bazaar Filled
with Toys

Shows great gathering of curious and in
genious and pretty things for the holiday
season. Four elevators at your service. A
hearty welcome. Polite attention. Bring
the little folks Opening continued to-day
Third floor. ..........~.1st and I'd annexes
-:0:-
p1rGoods purchased now for the
holidays will be delivered at any time
desired.
The morning times., 1895-10-17
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

John Underwood, the proprietor OF a
line of oil tank wagons in thls city, while
drunk yesterday evening, assaulted e1-
Mayor Strauss on KING street iof sonle
fancied grievance he had against HIM
Mr. Strauss, in order to avoid trouble,
went into Tancil Il Shelton's barber shop,
but Underwood folio him in there and
renewed his assault. Onlcer Atkinson nap
pcned along Just about this time, was
called in, and took Underwood in charge
On the way to the station the man at
tempted to buck and tue officer mad 10 Use
force.
The property owners along Fayette street
are obJectlng streDuously to the city COUNCIL
allowing the Washington Southern Railway
to put another track down On that street.
They claim that the use of the street by
the railway company has greatly reduced
the value OF real estate along II, ana
II is very hard to find tenant for a vacant
house there. number OF the property
owners Will appear before the city street
committee tonight TO protest against The
use of the street by the railway company
For the privilege OF occupying the s.feet
the Washington Southern Company agrees
to pave II lrom end to end with some modern
pavement.
Tue First Baptist Church, on Washington
street, was last night crowded TO the
doors ny those who had assembled o witness
the ordination Of Mr. William I. Bailey
TO the Baptist ministry. The ceremony WAS
conducted by Rev. Dr.. Butler, OF this city,
assisted by other minister's This is the
beginning of "A series of revival services
in the church, which will last several
weeks.
The ladies' OF the NJ. =. Church, South,
have organized a Church Furnishing So
ciety. whose Objects are to raise funds
TO purchase carpets and other furniture
for the new Southern Church which Is TO
be erected in the spring The l5Gtes are
already at WORK getting the funds
II is reported that a hoy named Samuel
Rogers. living in the Erancufia, Fairfax
county, ueighborhocd, was badly bitten
by a rabfd dog a few day sago.
The morning times., 1895-10-17
TAKOMA PARK NOTES.

Mai s. s. Shedd and wife returned
from Buffalo on Monday. where they were
called to attend the funeral services of
Mrs. Shedd's father.
Miss Mcdowell of Washington, was the
gres. of a.rs. Charles Heaton over Sunday.
Miss Anna Bitter has returned from
three weeks visit with friends in Virginia.
Miss Stella Bennett left for Harrisburg.
Pa, Wednesday.
Mrs. Cox. of Washington. is the guest OF
Mrs. Arthur Bache for q few days.
Miss Leta Coleman, of Washington, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. ID. A. Whitmer.
Lamps have been placed on Tulip avenue
extended.
The Brightwood Railway Company has
gladdenei the hearts OF its Takoma patrons
to the extent OF laying a platform and
crossing at its terminus here. We also note
with pleasure the Introduction of cushions
into some of the cars, and still there Is
room.
Miss Ethel Mooers entertained a few
of her friends at luncheon at her home On
Pine avenue. Tuesday. The invited guests
Bernhardt and Miss Katie Kipp, of WASH
ington; Miss Susie Davis, of Rockville;
and the Misses Mabel Finch, Carrie SUNNY,
Lulu Miller, Florence Dudley. Irene Steers,
LAURA Skinner, Elizabeth McAllister, of
Takoma-
The Ladies' Aid Society, of the Presby-
teran Church. gave very enjoyable So
ciabie Tuesday evening. After the rem
dition of a programme under the efficient
direction OF Mrs. f. Knight, beautiful
parlor lamp was presented to Mrs. Morris
II. Bien in recognition OF her long and val
uable services as organist of the church.
The morning times., 1895-10-17
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses to marry have been issued as
follows.
Samuel Gaskin and Mary Sexton.
John Scott and Alice Queen.
George Il. Stewart, OF Scabrook, Nd,
and Lulu c. Stanciilf. of Lanhams, Nd
Joseph s. King. of Montgomery county,
Md. and George E. Osborn.
Norman Willis and Emma Johnson.
George w. Bond and Cora Washington
Malvern II. Price and Edna Reed.
Samuel Shelton and Sarah Christian. E.
James Carter and Mary E. Luck, both OF
Albemare county, Va.
Samuel 4. Simmons and Lille E. Smith.
Benjamin F. Doty and jeanette Bodlne.
both of Montgomery county, Md.
James Roots and Emma Jackson.
James T. Husgins. of Pittsburg, and
Louise Harris Booth. of Philadelphia.
Herbert l.. Davis and Frances A. Graham.
George A. Provost and Maude Carter
Swormstedt.
James w Curtis and Mary E. Diggs.
]. Macol Triplett and Ida Scaton, both
of Fauquier county, Va.
william F. Webster, of Philadelphia, and
Josie C. Sullivan.
James A. Bulderson. of Wilmington, Del,
and Annie Lipphard-
Oscar P. Estes. OF Lovingston. Va, and
Mary n. Sneed OF Arlington, Va.
william T. Hunter, OF Montgomery coun-
ty. Nd. and Rosa II Powdershill. of Fau-
quier county. Va.
Edwin II. Duff and Gertrude V. Bine-
Lewis W Hickman and Laura Louise
Peyton, of PHILADELPHIA
The morning times., 1895-10-17
ouARrEnMAsrER's REPORT.
Contract System for Supply of Horses
Continues TO Give Satisfaction.


The annual report OF the Quartermaster
General, show ing the opera lions of the Quar-
termastcr's Department OF the Army for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1895, has
Just been made to the Secretary of War.
The report shows that the total balance
on handfrom mallappropria:ionsJ July 1, 1894,
was 81, SO Z. .504 IL; that there was
appropriated for specific puroses during
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1895,
SOL, Ar So, and that there " as deposited
and transferred to the credit of the appro-
priations other than these for 1894 90 the
So, 9S3, 1879 SO. OF W bich amorat there was
disbursed 81 1860, 104. leaving a balance
of 81 1,o23. .095...33.
The expenditures during the year for
the transportation of troops in connection
with summer encampmenis, practice
marches, etc, amounted 10 SS,36l IA. and
the sum of S20,252. 33 was expended for
the transportation of enlisted men to engage
in target practice and rifle competition.
The contract system for The supply of
horses continues to give general salts
faction and the standard has been greatly
improved since the system was adopted.
The average cost of cavalry horses for the
fiscal year was S95.44, and for artillery
horses, S146.o4. The cavalry mount OF
and all Information shows 1T TO be superior
to that In foreign armies.
The cessation of Indian wars and hos
tilities on the Rio Grande rendering 1t
unnece ssary to further ma aintain post trans
portation on field campaign basis, orders
were issued in October last, fixing new
allowance OF draft and pack animals for
the several military departments and di--
recting the sale of all surplus animals.
During the year, 7,340 white marble
beadstones were provided 10 mark the
gravestones of soldiers, sailors and marines
buried in national, post, city, and village
cemeteries, and the sum of SI9. .454.S6 was
expended in necessary repairs to road
ways to national cemeteries, which were
constructed by special authority of Con-
gross. An examination OF the records
shows that the appropriation made by Con-
gress for the establishment, maintenance
and Improvement of national cemeteries.
including pay Of superintendents, head
stones, monuments, purchase OF sites, and
construction and repair OF roadways from
their inception to June 80, 1895, amounted
in the aggregate to SS,165, ,636.41.
The morning times., 1895-10-17

The appeal of Capt. H. W. Howgate,
the former disbursing officer of the signal
service, convicted of making false vouchers,
has been argued before the District OF
Columbia court of appeals, and was, yes
terlay, taken under advisement- A de-
cision is not expected for some time. In
casesthe sentence Of the lower court should
be affirmed, the case will then go to the
Supreme Court for final determination.
The morning times., 1895-10-17
vate, by reason of a recent death in the

family of the groom.
The bride, attired in a pretty travelling
gown OF gray cloth, with hat and jacket
OF the same color. was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Kate Vinson, who wore 4 house
dress of Napoleon blue.
After dainty breakfast, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stairs left for Philadelphia, where they viii
make their future home. Among the mem
bers OF both families present We're Mrs.
Katherine VinSon, Mr.. and Mrs Stairs,
mother and father of the groom, Miss Kate
Vlnson, Mr.. John Vinson and Miss Cornelia
La Peer.
The morning times., 1895-10-17
UNDERTAKERS.
I WILLIAM LEE.
a. UNDERTAKEN.
tePennsylvania avenue northwest
First cls ss service. Phons ,3S5 1ys-6mo
DIED.

HAMILTON-On Wednesday, October
16, 1895, Paul Harvie, only child of T.
and n. Hamilton, aged eight weeks.
Northern papers please copy
FERTNER-S uddenly, on the morning
of october I6, 1855, Cornelius Fcrfner. a
member of the Veteran Volunteer Fire
mans Association, i'll the siXty-seyenth
year of his age.
Funeral from his late residence, 1876 Fl
street northeast, Friday evening, at
O'Clock Relatives and friends are re-
qucsted 10 attend. OCTET
The morning times., 1895-10-17
Secret Suit for niyorce

Amelia L. Damcnt yesterday sued Nicholas
c. Dament for divorce on the grounds OF
desertion- The papers in the case were
locked iii the safe.