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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

THE LEXINGTON BANK FAILURE
The defalcation of G. NJ. Figgatt, CASH
Ter of the Bank of Lexington, as far as
ascertained, aggregates Sl55,O00. Rob-
ert G. Goodwin, assistant cashier and
brother-in-law of Cashier G. M. Fig
gait, was arrested, charged with hav-
ing known for some time that Cashier
Figgatt was !'kiting" the accounts.
He promptly gave bail. President
Campbell, of the bank. says the surety
bonds for Cashier Figgatt will yield,
ne thinks, about PCS, 900, which, if real
ICED, will give depositors say 85 cents
on the dollar. A mass meeting was
held in Lexington yesterday and reso-
lutions adopted asking Governor OFFER
rail- to use every means at his COM
mand to have those responsible for the
bank collapse punished. The directors
of the Rockbridge Savings Bank met
yesterday and changed the same into
a bank of deposit. They also decided
to carry on a general banking bust
ness. The name was changed to the
Bank of Rockbridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

The German Reichstag and the upper
branch of the U. S. Congress, and proba'
bly, the lower also, are in favor of an in.
terpational agreement for bimetallic
currency. There is no doubt of the
fact that that is the only way to have
such coinage. and if the other European
governments will join Germany, the
matter will be speedily and satisfac-
torily settled without any more ado,
and it never will be otherwise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

THE municipal authorities of Fort
Erie, Canada, have petitioned the Do.
miuion Parliament to enact laws that
will prevent American workmen from
coming into that town and competing
with the natives for employment. And
vet there are i'll informed people in this
country who say there should be a
high tariff in order to save American
workmen from the competition of the
pauper labor of England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The Uni
formed Rank, Knights of Pythias, held
meeting at Staunton last night to
form two regiments for Virginia. Yes
terday the Staunton lodge entertained
the visiting knights, including Major
General James B. Carnaham, of In
dianapolis, commandments. In
the State are five hundred knights, To-
Gated in Norfolk, Suffolk, Berkeley,
Hampton, Newport News, Fredericks-
burg, Alexandra, Leesburg, Richmond,
Danyille, Roanoke, Staunton and Cliff
ton Forge. 4. J. Turner, of Norfolk,
is the colonel commanding the pres:
emit regiment in Virginia. The TWEEN
ty-seventh annual convention of the
Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias,
meets in Stanton to night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Senator Jones's free silver bill has
the right of way in the Senate and will
be passed to vote.
The overdue steamship City of Au-
gustine, from Jacksonville, Fla, for
New York, arrived at Bermuda yestel-
day short ofcoal.
Fifteen-year-old Lillian McMfuallen
saved two children from drowning in
Peconic Bay New York, yesterday,
| aHd lost her own life.
The insurgents have surrounded
Lima, Peru. The government troops
are engaged in throwing up earth
works and barbados for the defense of
the capital.
A dispatch from Paris gives an in
terview with ex-Mayor Gilroy, who
emphatically denies that any indict-
ment has been found or any charge
made against him.
Among the arrivals in Washington
last evening was Count de Castellane,
young French nobleman, who is 60
ing to shortly wed Anna, daughter OF
the late Jay Gould.
Bishop McQuaid, of Rochester, has
been reprimanded by the Pope, through
Cardinal Ledochowski, for the attack
made from the pulpit of his cathedral
on Archbishop Ireland.
The bill to equalize the pay of Mexi-
can veterans, passed by the House yes
terday, will benefit about 1900 PEN
sioners, by increasing their pensions
10 an aggregate of 81 5000
Senate and House conferees were I'M
able to agree yesterday upon the item
for $500, 900 for survey and prelimi-
nary work of cable between the
United States and the Hawaiian ISL
ands.
Graves Hotel, at Summer Havana, a
resort on the coast twenty miles south
of St. Augustine, Fla, was burned Sum-
day night. Col. Mott Taylor, of New
York city, and his party of FIVE ladies
and four gentlemen lost nearly all
their wardrobes.
Yesterday the majority of the Rose
berry government on proposal to ap-
ply the closure fell to eight, the lowest
point yet reached during the present
session. The Amendment to the adj
dress in reply to the Queens speech
proposed by Mr.. Chamberlain, LIBERAL
uniouist, finding fault with the govern
ment for postponing the resolution
against the lords till after trivial mat
tiers were dealt with, was defeated by
majority of14. The figures show that
the Parnelites continue to vote against
the government.
John P6eging, Washington tailor,
in 1893 made gowns for Mrs. Black
burn, widow of Gov. Blackburn, her
sister, and Miss Madaline Pollard.
When her gown was completed Mrs.
Blackburn paid for 1t. The other
ladies, dissatisfied with their dresses,
refused to take them, whereupon Mr..
Pfeging sent for the dress of Mrs.
Blackburn, and refused to return it
uuless all three dresses were paid for,
whereppon he was arrested OH the
charge of larceny, but the case was a
mol pros. P6eging then brought suit
against Mrs. Black burn, claiming $500
damages for false arrest and imprison-
ment. Counsel for P6eging contended
that the purchase of the three dresses
was one contract. The trial will be
concluded tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

Mr.. JOHN WISE says he wants the
republicans to break the solid South
at the next Presidential election. And
vet it was only year or two before
the people of Richmond chose General
Joe Johnston instead of him for their
representative in Congress that this
slme, Identical Mr.. Wise, said South
ern republicans were apostates for the
price of the apostacy." How can
apostates break the solid South?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19
BALANCE OF WINTER MILLINERY
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.

AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
Some very choice things remain, including
Pattern Hats and Evening Bonnets. Untrim-
med Hats and Fancy Feathers at Practically
Your Own Prices.
Black Ostrich Tips, Three in "a Bunch.
Beautiful Quality, Large and Flufy-75cr
81, and slips. Regular yslues-S1. so, 81,
and $3.50.
New Spring Roses and Folisge-the Newcst
Shades. Several Styles. 25ca Bunch E,g-
ular Value, 75c.
End floor. 2nd annex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. Feb. 1911 a. m.-The ac-
ton of the Senate yesterday practically agree
ing to pass free silver coinage bill caused
slight hesitancy at the Stock Exchange this
morning. but before the expiration Of the first
hour of business the whole market wss on
the advance again. The Improvement was
due TO the belief that tie bond syndicate will
have no trouble in dsposing of the new gov
eminent bonds when issued to the public.
Private cables this morning state that the
new loan is Big per cent. premium in London.
The improvement in prices ranged from u 10
1As per cent. At II O'clock the market was
firm.
Alexandria Market, February 10.
The wholesale commercial markets are still
quiet, but q much frmer tone is reported.
Flour is moving in larger volume at cu1el
prices. Wheat is wanted range Sc to SO,
latter for longberry. Corn is steady at AZ to
40. Bye is active at So to %. Oats are
stronger, 80 to 371a for mixed and choice
changes in Country Produce, Groceries or
Provisions Millfeed and Hay are selling az
an advance. Straw is in slow demand.
BALTIMORE. Feb. 18.-Flour dull aud IN.
changed. Wheat steady; No 9 red spot and
Feb 56aaa57; March 57a574 /; May 5sI,s
5eas; steamer No2 red 539sa53a southern
wheat by sample 56a58; do on grade 54A4a
57A. Corn steady; mixed spot, Feb and
Mar 46Aa463s; May 4s bid steamer MIXED
46Rs bid; southern white and yellow corn 48
a49' Oats-mixed easy white steady; No 3
white Western 351aa36lh; No 2 miIed do
33lha34. Rye dull; No 2 56a57. HSy
steady and firm; good to choice timothy
$13 so to S14 90. Provisions unchar ged.
Coffee firm; No z 1915. Sugar frmer; granu-
lated 81 O8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

To SHOW low far this government
has strayed from the path marked for il
by its Father" it is only necessary to
mention the fact that the Secretary 81 Ct
State yesterday made a demand on
Congress for the United States share Of
last years excuse in attempting to
suppress the slave and rum trades in
Africa, the remaining portion being
divided among eighteen other govern
mtgnts. The amount is small, but the
agreement to pay it secuted Washing
CONS wise advice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

In CONSEQUENCE of an attempt
of strikers to blow up the large
glass works at Martens Ferry, Ohio,
with dynamite, and murder the non
union men employed therein, the pro-
prietor of those works has announced
his intention of ceasing his efforts to
operate there any longer, and of closing
them permanently. Many innocent
people will, therefore, have their meat
and bread taken away from them dur
ing the remainder of this terrible win
ter. But such consideration has no
weight with the violent striker. An
injury to all is Of no concern to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19
Excursion Tickets to the BIardi Gras
Festivities II

The passenger department of tho Pennsyl.
yania railroad announce the sale of excursion
tickets from Washington to New Orleans on
account of the Msrdi Gras Festivities, Febru.
airy 22nd to 18th, inclusive, good returning
within fifteen days from date of issue via
QIantico, at the rate of$27.5O. Tickets will
also be sold via Pittsburg and Cincinnati with
same limit, at the rate of $2990 for the
FFoHnd trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

Ii ALL the tramps who pass through
here ION their way, as they say, to New
ports News, ever reach their alleged
destination. that town will soon have
large population.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

REV DIR. JOHN LAFFERTY, of this
State, not only looks after the souls
and minds of men, but their bodies
also. After long investigation he has
discovered that the most strengthen
ing part of wheat, both for brain and
Drawn, is taken out Of it by the present
system of flour making, and has invent
ed process of grinding wheat by
which that strength is retained. He
explains the whole matter in neat
little pamphlet, entitled the History OF
a Wheat Kernal, which can be obtain
ell free of charge by applying to the
Christian 4drocate Office, Richmond.
His flour is made at Lafferty's Mills,
Crozet, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19
Court of Appeals Yesterday.

COURT of Appeals Hesterday.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany ys. Snead's administrator. Writ
Of error refused.
Wilson against Carpenter. Argued
and submitted.
American Manganese Go. against
Virginia Manganese Co. Argued and
continued. :
The court will adjourn for the term
on the 2fst. :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

John Whitehead, city editor of the
Norfolk Nrginian, has used Quratol
and says he cannot recommend it too
highly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

Pnestley's silk-and-wool Mousseine, 40
inches wide, Csc.
40 inches wide, 75c.
40 inches wide, $1.OO.
silk-and-wool Clairette, 40 inches wide, ST.
Silk-and-wool Tamise, 80 inches wide, Use
40 inches wide, $10O.
Lupn's Cancels Hair Grenadine, Al inches
wide. $1.OO.
"A inches wide $125.
Lupin's Carmelite Yelling for dresses, rs
inches wide, 81 90.
First foor.."..annex to 10th-st building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

WANTED A RIDE-A tramp calling him.
self Sam Steptoe, and claiming Lynchburg as
h 5 home, broke the seal of a soutbbound
freight car on the Southern Railway, at
B irke's station, near Alexandria Sunday
night and stole ride as far as this city.
When it was discovered that the seal of the
car door was broken an examination was
made, and the tramp was found in almost
lifeless condition. BE WIS taken from the
car at the Union station and carried to the
roundhouse, where he remained for five hours
by hot fire before be sufficiently recov r d to
give an account of himself. He stated that
he only wanted q free ride to his native
home and family" The railroad authorizes
released him and the last seen Of him he was
measuring the ties between Charlottesville
and the Hill City-Charlottesuile Chronicle,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

The Southern Maga=ine for February has
been received from its publishers in Louis
vile. Its contents are: The River Boa +,
English Wood Notes, A Woman of Thirty,
Charlotte, California Peasants and Peasant
Children, The Death of the First Born, Stu.
dent Life at Vanderbilt University, The New
Woman, The Empress Carlotta's Fan,
Mothers Note Book stanhopes Unfinished
Collection, The Bachelor Maid in Art, The
Autocrat, and some poetry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19
TUESDAY EVENING, FEB. 10. 1886.
TUE MEN ENGAGED in the recent un-

THE MEN engaged in the recent un-
successful strike in Brooklyn are now
applying for reinstatement. To peo-
pie with common sense and living IN
civilized, intelligent and law abiding
communities, this seems passing strange
These men not only quit work 10 BODY
and left their employers without heip,
but burnt, and broke up, and destroyed
the latter's property, and beat the men
who. in need of meat and bread, had
taken the places they had abandoned
That they should now ask favors OF
those they have so recently and 80
grievously injured evinces, not gall, but
an entire inability on their part to un-
derstand the feelings natural not only
to civilized, but even to brute life, for q
beast will resent an injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19
Women's Capes

FOR PRESENT AND EARLY SPRING
WEAR.
Black Cloth Capes, Double Style, Satin
Faced, Full Tailor-made, $500 Each. Regu-
larly, $3.50.
Extra Fine Kersey Capes-Browns. Modes,
Tans, and Grays-Full Tailor made. ST 20
Each. Regularly, $40.
Third floor. ........ ..........11th st. building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

Excursion Tickets Between Washing
ton and Baltimore.
The Pennsylvania railroad will sell on Feb
ruary 23rd and Path, round trip tickets be-
tween Washington and Baltimore at the rate
of 81 .25, good returning ON al Train, untli
Monday, the 25th, inclusive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

TRY OUR SOC TEA. Best In town.
i II. C. WALLACE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19
DIED.

DIED.
At his home in Washington this Tuesday
morning, after short illness, MAYO "
JANNEY, in the 65th year Of his ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19
Continued To-day and Tomorrow
Mems Colored Shirts.

Shirts with white bodies, bosoms in the
neatest of black and blue stripes, and one paii
of detached link cuffs at 81. 90.
Solid ,Percale Shirts, equal to the custom.
made in fit, finish, and appearance. Pin
stripes, pin checks, broken stripes, AMI fg-
ured designs. One Shirt two collars, che
pair link cutfs-$1.50
First foor........ .........1O07 F st. building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-19

Mrs.,Cochran died in Middleburg on
Sunday at al advanced age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-18

and reaus and studies until he is absolute ly soaked in the period. His knowledge of history, of tho people, tho architecture, tho laws and tho customs of other days is remarkable and his enthusiasm while he Is at work most interesting.
 In Sardou's plays tho dialogues nro tho very last thing done, and to him evidently tho least important, for many men can write good dialogue who hayo not the worry least skill in constructing n play. The actual writing of "Gismonda" occu- pied but three months It was begun last Juno and finished in September and was written at his country place, Marly-le-Roi.
 No wonder SarIiOu is wealthy. Fanny Davenport alono haSpaid him in ten years over $75, 900 in royalties. On "Gismon- da" tho advance money, which proceeded tho delivery of tho manuscript, was Sl0,- 900, twice what he had for any of his oth- CT plays
 Since 1885, when Fanny Davenport pro duced Fedora" she has paid out $l50, 900 in staging Sarlou's plays, When this Is added to tho $75, GOO she has paid in royalties, and it is considered that Miss Davenport is rcputcd to be worth $500, 900, some idea of tho popularity of Sardou can be computed
 Miss Davonport's relations with Sardou arc most cordial. They havo had long correspondences, and the American actress has made many suggestions that the Frenchman has accepted. Tho title oi "Gismonda" Is hers, for example. Sartlou originally called it The Duchess of Ath, ens," and Bernhardt liked that titlo. Miss Davenport is supcrstitious. Sho had hcou worry successful with Fedora, " la ToS ca, "" Cleopatra, and she wanted to kceI to that final X. She wrote Sardou so, and he fell right in with tho superstition and changed the name for her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-18
What It Was.

Tho fair girl sat ill her boudoir at hor ebony oScretoire writing letter. She showed every sign of suppressed cmo- tiun, and her pen raced over tho paper as if 1t would win by dozen lengths Sho mutterCd to herself at times as if her anger was too much for silence, and her face was flushed as If she worc burn ing with fever At last tho letter was finished, and when sho had sealed it she slapprd it down on tho desk with such forco that the magnificent inkstand of brun2o and silver fell to tho floor with a crash, shivrrrd into hundred frag- ments
 Tho girls mother ill tho room below heard tho noise and ran frightened into the hall.
 "Oh, Imogene, she called in breath less eagerness, what was that?"
 Nothing. mamma, replied the girl. going to the door. But 1 heard terrific crash, the mother insisted. Didn't you break something?"
 "Yes, mamma. It was only my en- gagement with Mir. Hackenberry, and the fair Imogene returned to her escre- toiro and stuck a stamp on the fatal let ter.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-18
CUBA.

Cuban secession from Spain seems to be a certain thing in the near future, and there Is much reason to think secession may sucoeed.-New York Advertiser.
 Cuba stahds with arms akimbo and looks at Spain very much with tho same sort of expression that Ireland wears to England when homo rulo Is mentioned.- Boston Transcript
 It is an anomaly which cannot continue forever that brisk and energetic Cuha should be tethered to mediGval and som. nolont Spain. Cuba will bo sure to break this transatlantic apron string somo day. Boston Globe.
 With the Spanish fleet controlling the sea 1t is idle to suppose that insurrectior can ever be successful. The largo Spanish population furnishes local garrison, the negroes are loyal to Spain. while the ma tive born Cubans arc in a minority of tho total population.-Philadelp Pross.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-18
Iookinr For Good Road..

Tho Minnesota good roads convention held in St. Paul adopted among others the following resolutions:
 That a state road fund be established similar to tho school fund, possibly di- verting to this fund moneys arising from the sale of lands given tho state by the general government for an internal i'm provement fund.
 That tho moneys arising from tho pro visions rUcontly enacted as an amend ment to tho state constitution relative to tho inheritance tax shall form a part of n state road fund.
 That all taxes for building roads shall be paid in money unless, ill case of town ship taxes. it shall bo otherwise ordered at tho annual town meeting.
 That all untaXed lands ill tho state should ho cumpullVd tO pay taxes that roads and other public improvements may bu made.
 That suitable law bo enacted tu in duco owners of heavy wagons to uSo Witlo tires
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-18
TMn NlnMa

Littlo Son-A boy broke through the ice today and was pulled out by his dog.
 Mothcr-Thnt shows how dangerous thin loo is.
 Littlo Son-I thought it showed how safe boy with dog is.-Good Nows.
 One of the Drawbacks.
 For the first ttme In his lifo MT. Walker had received pass from the railroad com pany, and aS it was for himself and ono he had invited his wife to go with him to the city loo miles or so away. Sho was no less pluascu with tho honor conferred than he was, and thry sat up of nights for a week studying tho pass and making n note of every linn and word upon 1t, not except ing the conditions upon which travellers uso passes It was good for 30 days, and thoy wrrc two weeks getting ready for their CVvntful Journey. At the end of that timc they wrrO all fixed and an hour bo- foro train tiluC. Mrs. Walker was 1ldget- ing about tho houso in mortal terror of getting la the station just AS the train was pulling out of 1t. Her husband was calm er, as Is the manner of mon, but he was eaSCr, and they wCrc on hand a half hour bcforC thu starting timc They got away at last, and for tho first 90 miles they were as happy a. two children on a holiday. Then as tho train flew around a sharp curve there came grinding and drag. ging. Passengers began to scream. and finally, With Rr,at crash, the whole thing | stopped, and tho car tuppled half over and | rested thcrr. For an instant, as always In such casts, there was n profound silence, and then Mrs Walker russo from tho aisle and dragged Evr husband from between the seats.
 "Oh. Henry" she screamed. i've shall be killed-we shall be killed! know we shall, and wo aro travelling on a pass and can't sue the CompanyP'
 Nobody was hurt but everybody was hysteric, and as tho good lady's vail of anguish fell upon the dusty air of the cal such a laugh wont up as almost made the l accident ludicrous. Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-18
.OF SARDOU'S METHODS.
How the Great French Author
 Writes a Play.
RIs ''PHnOsOpHIc EQUATION"

eardou's First Play Was n Colossal Fail
 ure-How Hc Obtained His First Real
 Opportunity-Hc Is Now Rich and Very
 Popular With the Managers.
 Victorien Sardou is usually spoken of as the worlds greatest playwright, though why he should be so regarded is puzzle to students of tho drama, for Arthur Wing Pinero is vastly his superior, at least from the standpoint of English speaking thea ter goers. Sardou, however, easily holds his supremacy in a certain field, into which very few of tho authors of reputa tion have so far dared to intrude. Cleo patra, La TOsca" and "Gismonda" arc fair types of the Frenchman's speciality. He seems to be at his best in that sort of work, for when he leaves it and ventures Into comedy ho usually comes down with a bang, This, of course, does not apply to Mime. Sans Gene" but then it Is gen erally thought that that Is the work of M. Morcau, and that Sardou merely polished tho piece up a bit and then put his namo on as Coauthor.
 However that may be, thore can be no question of the fact that us a construction st puro and simple. a man who will get the last atom of theatrical effect out of a good limo or strong situation, Sardou Is without peer. This explains in great measure tho popularity of his plays with most managers, for those gentlemen usual ly caro nothing for the intrinsic merit of drama. Their solioitude is naturally in tho direction of tho box office, and tho piece that is loaded down with theatrical tricks which never fail to score heavily" Is the ono that suits them best. Sardou Is consequently very popular, for ho knows how to write at tho audience. He is also worry wealthy, for despite his great reputa- tion he seldom refuses an order for a play, and he Is altogether the most interesting aguro among the writers for tho stage
 Sardou was born in 1880, and on April l, 1854, his first composition, "Tavernc aes EtudiantS," comedy in three acts,