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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08
GOODS DELIVERED IN ALRI-
dNDRLA.
Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.

emerge twenty-five minutes after mid
night. The total eclipse will continr 9
from 9:51 to 11:27 p. m.
A horse belonging to Mr.. J. M. Hill
and which was being driven by MIR.
Fred Klaus, jr., ran away on Cameron
street last night and caused some ex-
element, but no material damage was
done.
The committee on public property of
the City Council failed to hold meet,
ing last night, as no quorum appeared
The committee has before them an ap-
plication from the lessee of the fish
wharf for the use of ashes, &C., from the
gas works to be used in filing the sunk
en- places along the wharf.
There was christening party at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Richards,
on south Fairfax street, last night,
their infant daughter, Jennie Morgan,
having received the rite of the church
at the hands of Rev. Mr.. Carson. The
members of the family and few in
vited guests were present to whom re-
freshments were served.
Rev. Father Nevins, for years
superior of the Paulist House of Studies,
at the Catholic University, in Washing
ton, is now in Rome. He is there on
account of his health. He is suffering
from complication of diseases, super
induced by rheumatic govt. His leave
of absence is indefinite, and he will
probably remain in Europe for some
time.
Two old men, Benjamin Thornton
and Thomas Hutchinson, both saw
sharpeners, became involved in war
of words (the result of business rivalry
near the Market Building this morning.
Hutchinson, it was claimed, began to
get out of his coat for fight, and Off
Ger Griffin took both of them up. The
cise was heard in the Police Court q few
minutes later and the belligerents were
dismissed with reprimand and with
the suggestion that they behave them
selves in future and set better exam.
pie for the younger generation.
AT the May election in Alexandria
county all the county and district off
GERS except the county clerk will be
elected. All the present incumbents
will be candidates, and all will have
opposition. County Treasurer Will
brit will be opposed by A. D. Torrison,
Sheriff Veitch will have as an oppon-
emit, William 81. Palmer, Common
wealth's Attorney Johnson's place
will be contested for by ex-Common-
wealth Attorney Jas. E. Clements and
W. W. Douglas. R. Fl. Holmes, Com
missioner Of Revenue, will be opposed
by r. II. Young, and each of the three
members of the present board of super
visors will have an opponent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08
MEMS HOUSE COATS
AT REDUCED PRICES.

We have left few choice patterns in these
convenient house garments for breakfast and
general home ncgligee purposes. The re-
duced prices don't detract in the least from
their worth.
1926. Were $500. Tricot cloth, plain,
in black, navy, and brown.
So. Were ST and So. Tricot cloth, trim
med, black, navy, and brown.
SO. Were $40 and $3.50. Velvet, dag
onal cloth, and broadcloth.
$40. We're SIS. Fine grade velvet in
black, navy, and brown.
First floor ....... .1OO7 F ST. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

STREET IMPRoyEMENTs.-Superin-
tendent Dobie is engaged in putting
in catch basins and connecting the
sewers at the corner of Union and
Cameron streets with iron pipes. To-
day another line of old curbing was
unearthed at the southwestern inter
section of those streets.
The work of building the bulk-head
at the foot of Queen street will be COM
menced By Superintendent Dobie on
Monday. Most of the material to be
used in this work has been hauled to
the ground. The stone was taken from
the old canal basins.
The work of repaving Union street
is being rapidly pushed to completion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

CoLogED METHoD1sTs.-At yester,
days session of the Washington Con-
ference, colored, in Richmond, the fea-
ture of the day was the reading OF
statistical reports by the elders from
their respective districts. The follow
ing is the report from the Alexandria
district: Members, 3,4s3; probationers,
3S7; converts, $40; accessions, sci; ex,
Guided, As; deaths, 95; churches, S47;
parsonages, y, valued at $l05, 915 and
$3.50, respectively, with debt of
SIG GA. Sunday schools, So; pupils,
3171; officers and teachers, 3s5; Ep.
worth Leagues, II; members, 55S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

POLICE CoURT.-Justice Thompson
prcsidinq.-The following cases were
disposed of this morning:
Daniel Girtz, cololed. arrested by
Officer Belts charged with assauiting
Alice Peyton, colored. had bis case
postponed until seven o'clock to.nlg9t.
A man arrested by Officer Grifhu
charged with abusive language toward
an acquaintance, was dismissed with 8
reprimand. -,
less driving, was dismissed last night.
Night Report.-Last night was rainy
and mild. One prisoner and twelve
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

SCHOOL BoARD.-At the monthly
meeting of the City School Board held
last night there were present Messrs.
Nankin, Thompson, Aitcheson, Chap
man, Harrison. Carne, Sweeney. VIM
cent and the Superintendent. In the
absence of the chairman Mr.. Sweeney
was called to the chair.
A number of bills were ordered to be
The Superintendent reported that
he had received letter from
fri, nj of Miss Knoxville in
references to her css,, to which
he had replied stating that after the
matter had been discussed by the menu
hers of the board it was his opinion
that if she saw fit to carry out the sug-
eestion of making statement to the
board or placing the matter in the
hands of a committee she might Go so
at the next meeting of the board. He
had stated in his reply, however, that
he was convinced. that her usefulness
as q teacher had been 8, much i'm
paired that it was best for her not to
resume the duties of teacher
A letter from Miss Knoxville was
then read protesting her innocence of
wrong doing and requesting that she
might be permitted to appear before
committee of the board and mako
statement and if necessary produce
witnesses.
A general debate followed, during
which some favored letting the whole
matter rest az it now stood, while
others favored complying with the re-
quest Of Miss Knoxville.
Mr.. Vincent offered a resolution that
no nonresident shall be eligible for the
position of teacher, and that any one
now holding position as teacher who
j. a nonresident shall be dismissed
from such position on March 3lst, 1895
The resolution was amended so as to
read June 30th and then adopted.
During the debate it was stated
that in addition to Miss Knoxville, who
was resident of Washington, one of
the teachers of Lee School was resi-
dent of Fairfax county and one OF the
teachers in Hallowell School lived in
Washington.
The letter of Miss Knoxville still be-
ing before the board Enacted upon,
pending discussion on the same a mo-
lion to adjourn was made and carried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

SERIOUSLY INsURED.-During diff
Guilty in the northeastern section of the
city last night between Den Girtz and
Alice Peyton, both colored, the latter
was kicked on the left side by the
former and seriously injured, SO
much SO that she was unable to appear
against him this morning. Girtz will
be held to await the result of the w0m-
ans injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

WARRANT DISMISSED. Raymond
Smith, driver of the Hydraulion hose
wagon, was in the Police Court last
night on the charge of careless driving.
On Wednesday evening, it will be re.
membered, the accused was driving the
wagon which struck and broke the leg
ola colored boy named Pierson while a
fire was in progress near the intersec-
ton of King and Henry streets. A
number of witnesses were examined
and nearly all the evidence was to the
same effect-that the occurrence was
accidental and that Smith endeayored
to stop his horse and avert the COL
lision. He was therefore released,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

MOUNT VERNON RAILWAY.-Ihe
officials of the Mount Vernon Railway
are making arrangements for the ac-
commodation of the increased passenger
traffic on that road which will set in in
few weeks. During the past winter
the rolling stock has been overhauled
and placed in the best condition and
every preparation made to meet the
growing demands upon the road. The
Driving Park division, which has been
in operation for some time, has proved
Il great convenience to those whose
business or inclinations call them to
that neighborhood, while those living
any where in the vicinity find it the
desderatum long hoped for. 1t is con-
Fl lently asserted by those in positions
20 know that the Washington extern
sion will be completed in time to take
excursion parties from the capital city
to Mount Vernon. The fare from
Washington to Mount Vernon, includ-
ing admission to the grounds, has been
fixed at the same rate as that charged
by the boat. The company, however,
for the benefit of persons living in
Alexandria or along the line of the
road, will still sell family tickets at the
rate of ten cents each way when pur-
chased in packages of fifty. Superin-
tendent Holden has also made arrange
;nents by which round-trip tickets to
Riverside Park and Mount Vernon will
be sold on Sundays during the spring
and summer at materially reduced
rates. See advertisement elsewhere:
The company have revised the milk
rate schedule and now charge lac per
gallon from any point along the line TO
Washington by rail, and l9c to this city,
All special rates have been Withdrawn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

NATIONAL UNIoN.-The regular
monthly meeting of Alexandria Coun.
Gil. No. 665, National Union, was held
last night at their hall, on south Fair
fix street. There was good attend
ance and q large amount of business
transacted. The reports of the differ.
ent stsndipg committees show that q
great deal of interest is being manifested
ia that organization. One new member
was elected and two names were pro-
posed for membership.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

DIRECTORS BLEcTED.-At the meet
ing of stockholders of the Lanston
Mono-type Machine Co., held in this
city yesterday evening, the following
directors were elected: Maj. Jno. W.
Johnson, j. Maury Dove, w. 81. Hoeke,
George Gibson, Commodore c. D. Sigs.
bee, w. c. Duvall, Sol. Haas, B. +.
Cole, NJ. J. Wine, Tolbert Lanston and
James Elyerson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives
the best satisfaction of any cough medi-
cine l handle, and as seller leads all
other preparations in this market. 1
recommend it because it is the best
medicine l ever handled for coughs,
colds and croup.-[A. W. Baldridge,
Millersville, Ill. For sale by L. Stabler
& "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08
DRY aoon,s.
VoodVard& LothFop.
10th. 18th and F sts., N. W.
In Mems Store
WE HAVE ON DISPLAY OUR NEW LINE
In Mems Store
WE HAVE ON DISPLAY OUR NEW LINE
Scotch Madras, Cheyiots and Panama
ShirtingS,

From which we will make to
measure Mems and Youths
Stifbosomed or Negligee
Shirts for Business or Outing
Wear-Pajamas or Sleeping
Subsidies Shirt Waists
and Tennis Shirts. We will
also sell the shirtings by the
yard in any length desired.
Choice assortment of patterns
in stripes, checks, plaids and
plain colors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08
% Dozen COrSetS

Made of White Coutil, with Satin Stripes. ex-
ira length two side steels heavily boned.
Sizes 20 to %, 69c. Regularly $1.OO.
Second floor. annex to 10th-st bldg.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

WEATHER PRoBABnITIEs.-For this
section threatening weather and light show
ers followed by generally fair Saturday !;
winds shifting to westerly and colder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow at 6:12; and sets
AS High water $40 a. m. and
$40 ). m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08
"a Word to the wise is Sufficient

1 suffered terribly from roaring in my head
during an attack of catarrh, and became very
deaf used Ely's Cream Balm and in three
weeks could hear as well as ever.-A. E. New.
man Grazing, Mich.
One Of my children had very bad dis
charge from the nose. Physicians prescribed
without benefit. After using Ely's Cream
Balm short time the disease was cured.-O
A. Cary, Corning, N. Y.
Price of Cream Balm is fifty cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08
Work for Handy Fingers

DURING THE LENTEN SEASON.
Art Needework is the great LenteD diver
sion. 1t offers the opportunity to while away
many an hour pleasurably and proftably.
Our art rooms are full Of suggestions.
First floor first annex.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08
BANK STATEMENTS.
BANh SIaIEUIEI.NI
[651.l
DEPOT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
First National Bank,
AT ALExANDRIA. IN THE STATE OF vIR-
GINA,
At the close of business, March 5, 1895.


AT ALEXANDRIA. IN THE STATE OF VIR-
| GINA,
At the close of business, March 5, 1895.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, S472,469 55
! Oyerdrafts, secured and unse-
cured, 1856 90
US. bonds to secure circula-
ton, 4 per cents $4,000 90
Stocks, scurilies. ETC., 25,7OO 90
| Banking house, furniture and
fixtures, 10000 90
Due from National Banks (not
reserve agents), 1866 30
Due from State banks aud bankers, 361S II
Due from approved reserve
agents, 41,03S IS
Checks and other cash items, 5,033 50
Notes of other National Banks, 1,4OO 90
Fractional paper currency,
nicKels and cents. 412 SO
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN
specie 29, $50 90
Legal tender notes. 14,s7O 90
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer, 8 per cent of Cir -
culation, 2,25O w
Due from q. s. Treasurer other
than per cent. redemption
fund, 1,43O w
Total. s674,os 10
LIABILITIES.
CAPITAL stock paid in. 100000 90
Surplus fund, 10000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid, 52,O95 %
National bank notes outstand-
ing, $1,000 OO
Due to other National banks, 1888 %
Due to State banks and bankers, 1858 20
Due to approved reserve agents
Subject to check, 511 ~
check. 42o,231 60
Demand certificates of deposit, 3,O3S SO
Certified checks 1913 81
Total, 1914, oss 10
State of Virginia, city of Alexandria
l, Charles R. Hoof Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
CHAs. R. HOOFF, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
9Th day of March, 1895.
W.T.. LAMBERT, Notary Public.
Correct-attest:
HENRY STRAUSS,
NOBLE LINDSEY, Directors.
Jos. BRoDERs 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08
India Silk Waists

With full, large sleeves, full front, and finish
ed with ribbon straps. SIS.
Third floor go. :. ..... 10th st. building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08
The Popular Black CrepOn Skirt

Is devoid of trimming and is the proper thing
for home and street wear or swell reception.
One has only to be possessor of couple or
more waists, and an apparently extensive
wardrobe is accomplished with one skirt. $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-03-08

There was quite heavy fall of rain
last night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
LEWES.

LEwEs, Jan. l2.--.IefIerson Ford of
Dover, has bought the furniture, good
will and fixtures of the Rodney House
and leased the property for term of
years of the present proprietor, Frank
Burton. He will take possession on
Thursday next. 18th inst.
The late easterly wind has driven in a
very full tide, covering the most of the
marshes along the shore. No damage is
George SOLVER of Wilmington, assistant
engineer of Fenwick Island light ship,
and Miss Mary w. Marshall daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Marshall, were
quietly married ut the residence of the
brides parents on Thursday afternoon at
1.30 o'clock, by the Rev. DR.. Morris. They
went 10 Wilmington for 4 brief visit on
the 1.50 train the same day
LEwEs, Jan. l5.-The funeral of H. o.
Amundsen was held in the Presbyterian
Church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
lnterment was made in the cemetery adj
joining the church. His age was 81 years.
He was a native of Norway, having
been sea captain in his earlier
years. He came TO Lewes about IS years
ago as the agent of the well-known firm
of l.. Westergaard & Co., ship brokers, of
Philadelphia, and has resided here since.
He was a member of Jefferson Lodge, No.
Is, Masons, of this town and a member of
General Warren Lodge, No. 126, |. o. o.
p, of Philadelphia. The. Masors per.
formed their ceremonies at the grave.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor of Washington. ID. c.,
held services it st. Peters Episcopal
Church on Sunday last. The church is
now LOOKING for rector
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
NEWARK.

NEWARK, Jan. l6.-The Rev. George NJ.
Bond, rector of this parish, preached his
farewell sermon to his people last Sunday.
He preached from the text | Cor Ill, II (:
"For other foundation can no may lay
than what is laid, which is Jesus Christ"
In the Commute sermon but slight men
ton was made of his passionate here and Of
his devastating. Mr. Bonds ministry
here for the last 10 years has done much
toward the building up Of the parish, and
his departure is a matter of regret both to
members of his congregation and to the
community. at large. reception will be
rendered him in the parish house this
evening. He leaves for Dover, his new
field Of work, Saturday, and breaches his
first sermon there on the following Sunday.
An amusing sight yesterday morning
was the parade OF the Il. A. b. las they
call themsclves) before the Delaware Col
lese cadets as they were formed in line
waiting for orders to march on Dover and
there participate in the inaugural parade.
This secret organization, composed OF
Delaware College students not in the cadet
corps. carrying long handle brooms and
marching with military precision. were
brought to an ''order" in front of Lieuten-
ant Frier and presented brooms in such a
manner as to make the cadets themselves
blush with envy. 1t was the intention of
bhC Shpbhlh vi hhio bllEhdNt
to form body guard for the cadets ON
their way to the train, but the sudden ap-
pearance of DR.. Raub, quickly dispersed
the gallant band and "mamma'S little
soldier boys" went on their way unmo-
Tested and without a guard down the long
avenue of Gins to the railroad station.
The property of the late William Dean,
in and around this town was sold at pub
lie auction last week by james Hossineer,
executor. The creditors, John and Daniel
Slack, Mrs. Mullen, James Roberts, Miss
Annie Hossnger and James Hossinger
bought in property valued at about Sl1, 900.
The entire sale amounted to $4,000.
Personal:-Alan Calvert of Philadelphia,
visited friends in town this week.-Mr.
and Mrs. Koller of Philadelphia, are
stopping with DR.. and Mrs. Wolf.-H. II.
Curtis of the Philadelphia Press is in town.
Among the Newarker's who attended
the Inauguration at Dover yesterday were
J. w. Brown, John Pilling H. U. Curtis,
W. G. Curtis and DR.. Henry.-Miss Mira
Miller OF Philadelphia, is visiting DR..
Miller,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
ELETON.

ELKToN, MD., Jan. 0.-Mrs. Charles
Anderson of Fair Hill died Monday, in the
Goth year of her age, of paralysis.
b. NJ. Wells. agent of the Adams Ex-
press Co. at Elkton, has purchased the
residence near the Elkton station for 81, 200.
Mrs. Sarah Lewis died this morning, Of
pneumonia, in the seth year of her age.
ELKTON, ND, Jan. 11.-William 5. Evans
has been appointed by the County Com
missioners as counsel for the board for one
year from January, 1895
The committee. composed of DIR. John
II. lamar, John Gilpin and S q. Rowland,
appointed by William Ridgely Griffith,
president and chairman of the committee
of the Maryland Society Sons of the Revo-
luton, have been given full power to raise
funds by subscription from citizens of
Cecil county to aid in the erection of q
suitable memorial upon the battlefield of
Long Island, N. G.,to mark the spot where
Maryland's 400 saved the American army
The committee have appointed an auxili-
AIRY committee in each district of the
county, composed of from two to three
members.
Ohio Reynolds has sold his farm of 81
acres, situated near the State line to Mrs.
Howard Wendle of Chester county. Penn
sylvania, for $1,000.
The Rev. Dr. Charles w. Biddle, who
for several years past has been pastor of
Cambridge, Mass, has resigned his charge
and was presented few evenings ago
with check for 81, 900 by the members of
his congregation. MIR. Biddle is a native
of Cecil county, son of the late John
Biddle and brother of Misses Mary and
Martha Biddle of this town.
ELKToN, MD, Jan. l3-Alfrcd Filter, q
Philadelphia broker, brother to ex-Mayor
Edwin Filter, was arrested as he left the
noon train ut Elkton, Saturday, by Officer
Boulden ON Il warrant sworn out by Benia-
min Davenport, q stoncmason of CheSa.
pcake City Filter has cottage at Town
Point, on the llk river, and was on his
way there when taken i'll charge by the
officer. lie vas taken before Justice of the
Peace Peter IL. Cleaver, and waived q
hearing. He was held in $500 bail for his
appearance ut the March term of court.
The warrant charges Filter with assault
with intent to kill. Davenport states that
while in the BNyard House at Chesapeake
City, on Tuesday last, Filter assaulted him
and drew u revolver. Filter acknowledged
drawing the revolver, but said it was
empty.
Willie George Sparks, traclS.walker on
the Philadelphia, Wilmington &c Balti-
more railroad, was on duty Friday night,
he found near Elk Neck crossing the
mangled corpse OF an unknown white man
on the nortn-houud track. The head was
severed from the body and the legs were
cut off. Nothing about the clothing could
throw any light upon his identity, and, as
no one is reported missing from the neigh
borhood, it is supposed that the man was
stealing u ride on q freight train when he
missed his footing and fell beneath the
cars, as the body has every appearance of
having been run over with the entire train.
The man was well-built and was probably
from 80 to 50 years of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17


CLAYMoNT, Jan. lO.-lrank Pierce. son
of Joseph NJ. Pierce, is suffering with ty-
phoid fever and is extremely ill,
Eben n. Baldwin visited Port Deposit
and Havre lie Grace, yesterday.
new county bridge is being erected
over the north branch of Naaman's creek
at the Mammals Creek road. The Edge
Moor Bridge Co., made the bridge, and in
hauling the material yesterday, one of the
men was run over by the wagon. He was
seriously hurt aud taken by train to Will
mington,
Tie Addicks button has appeared. and
is considered a fairly good likeness of the
Senatorial aspirant.
Frank Graft has moved his family to
Claymont.
The Rev. ]. H. Chesey is somewhat in
disposed.
There seems to be an epidemic of colds,
attended with slight sore throat. 1t is
believed by many that this trouble is
caused by the vapur arising from the melt
ing snow.
Miss Edith Johnson, one of the fair
bellies of Cleveland, o., recently paid Clay
mont visit. She has returned to Cleve-
land, accompanied by her sister, Miss
Maud Johnson, who had been guest of
her aunt, Mrs. II. b. Cobb, for several
months. .. ."
Kaiser, the large dog of Mrs. ]. c. Wilson,
was killed by train a few days ago.