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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. W. Fl. F. Lee and her son, Mr..
Robert Lee, are staying with Mrs. Bel
jamin Nash, in Richmond.
Isaac H. Faulkner, aged seventy
nine, and VIM. L. Evans, aged fifty.
five, died at Winchester yesterday.
Mrs. Catharine E. A. Mayo, widow
of DR.. Philip Mayo, died in Richmond
yesterday aged SO years. She was the
mother of sixteen children, only one o.
whom, Miss Martha Mayo, survives her
Miss Susan B. Anthony spoke in the
Academy of Music at Culpeper Thurs
day night in the interest of woman's
suffrage, to an audience of five hun
dred people, composed of both ladies
and gentlemen. She was accorded
quite an ovation.
In Danville on Thursday the jury in
the case of Thomas ]. Penn, indicted
for criminal assault on colored girl,
rendered verdict of not guilty. This
is the case in which the Common
wealth's witness, the girl, her sister
and her mother, mysterioasly disap'
peared several months ago.
The Virginia School Book Question
is the title of a pamphlet just from the
press. 1t contains the replies of Gov
crnor O'Ferrall and Attorney General
Scott to the charges made by the Nor
folk Pilot that the public school book
list for 1894 was adopted by the Board
of Education with Indecent and un-
seemly haste"
At this weeks term of the Loudoun
County Court an order was issued for
recording the rights of way of the Al
exandria, Loudoun and Hampshire
railroad, now the Southern Railway.
through the lands of certain land own.
ers in Loudoun whose lands are used
for railway purposes. These rights OF
way were granted just prior to the
war but have never been recorded.
Certain administrators, executors and
trustees accounts were confirmed and
ordered recorded.
c. NJ. Figgat, cashier of the bank OF
Lexington, at Lexington, left that town
yesterday, saying in note his ac-
count was short. Before leaving ne
made over to a trustee all his property
valued at $50, 900 in favor of the bank to
make up his shortage. In addition to this
he was bonded for $50, 900 with ten or
| more substantial men as surety. The
president and directory were in session
ali day yesterday and cannot say what
the shortage will amount to, but it is
feared it will be large, as it is believed
the shortage has been going on for
twenty years. The bank has made an
assignment of all its assets to Judge j.
K. Edmondson to secure the deposi-
tors, amounting to some ST. 900 in de-
post funds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
MILITARY AFFAIRS.

The election of Colonel Alonzo l..
Phillips as brigadier general is still the
subject of discussion, and it is claimed
in certain quarters that Colonel Phillips
had no right to allow his name to be
brought before the meeting as a can
didate without the consent of Colonel
Male. 1t is stated by those who take
this view that Colonel Phillips had
pledged himself orally to stand by Col
onel Male to the last, and that, be.
sides, he had signed petition to the
Governor requesting him to order
another election, and this request is
said to have implied that the signers
would continue to stand by Colonel
Nalle. This petition was signed by
Lieutenant.C Colonel WILDER S. Pole, of
the Second Regiment; Colonel William
Nalle, Lieutenant-Colonel Greenville
Gaines and Mayor Henry G. Burrows,
of the Third regiment, and Colonel
Henry G. Jones, Lieutenant Colonel A.
L. Phillips and Major j. 81. Derbyshire,
of the First regiment.
The origin Of the whole difficulty as
to the election of brigadier-general
may be traced back to the beginning Of
the year, and it is understood that at
the time ofthe Inauguration, Colonel
Nalle, being one of the candidates for
the position of adjutant general, was
asked to withdraw, the contest then be-
ing between himself, General Anderson
and Colonel Halves.
He was then promised that should he
comply with the request no opposition
should be raised against his election as
brigadier general. Colonel Male, how
ever, turned deaf ear to the PROPOSE.
ion, and hence the stubbon fight against
him.
1t is also insisted by some that the
same motives prevailed in the trouble
in the First regiment which terminal
cd in the recent court of inquiry. The
papers in this matter are still in the
hands of the Governor, who has the
matter under consideration, and will
no doubt render his decision in a few
days. While the nature of the opinion
of the court is not known to outsiders,
it is pretty generally understood that
the same is in favor of the officers who
applied for the investigation.-Rich-
mond Times.
A letter from Richmond says: Sol.
II. C. Jones announces that he will not
retire from the First Regiment under
fire, as some of the officers serving un-
der him desire but will remain in COM
mand and fight it out. Gen. Alonzo L.
Phillips insists that Coonel Jones told
him affew days ago be intended to re-
tire, but theoolonel declares that the
general misunderstood and misinter-
preted his remarks. The military
troubles appear to be far from settled,
and no one can predict where they will
end"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
OFFICIAL.

AN ORDINANCE to permit the Real Estate and
Improvement Company of Baltimore city
to close a part of Strand street between
Duke and Wolfe streets, upon certain cou-
ditions.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Alex
andria as follows, to wit:
Sec. That the Real Estate and Improve
ment Company f Baltimore city be and it is
hereby author nd AID empowered to close
Strand street, east of Union street. between
the north line of Wolfe street, and point 81
feet inches, more or less north of Wolfe
street. Provided, however, and upon this
express condition, that the said Real Estate
and Improvement Company of Baltimore city
shall forthwith open and pave or maosdamise
ana dedicate and forever keep open, as pub
lie highway, q street or alley, at least 20 feet
wide, running from Strand street to Union
street, the said street alley to BIO laid out as
follows, to wit: Beginning at point on the
east side of Union street, 81 feet Z inches,
more or loss, north of Wolfe street, and run
ming thence north on Union street 20 feet;
thence east parallel to Wolfe street to the west
side of Strand street; thence south on Strand
street 20 feet; and thence west parallel to
Wolfe street in straight line to the begin
ming.
Sec. 2. That if che sid Real Estate and
Improvement Company of Baltimore city
shall at any time close up, or obstruct the free
use of said street or alley to be laid out from
Strand street to Union street, as hereinbefsre
provided, as public highway, then this ordi-
nance shall be void and of no effect otherwise
to remain In full force and effect.
Sec. 3: This ordinance shall be in force
from and after its passage.
Passed Common Council Feb. -. 1895.
HUBERT SNOWDEN, President.
Passed Board of Aldermen Feb. II, 1895.
W. H. MARBURY. President,
Approved Feb. 16, 1895.
HENRY STRAUSS, Mayor.
Teste: JNo. T. JOHNSON. Clerk c. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
FAIRFAXNOTES.

The public schools here have been
closed during the past week in conse-
uuence of the inability of the scholars
to attend.
The recent blizzard rendered the
roads impossible for several days.
Visitors who happened to be in the vii
lage at the time were unable to return
to their homes.
This severe weather will have the
effect of killing off a great many birds
and rabbits, The ground being cover
ed with snow it is impossible for them
to find anything to eat, and thousands
will starve to death.-Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
FROM WASHINGTON.
TCorrespondenco Of the Aoxandris Gazette.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.
The second days session of the Con-
vocation of White Ribboners at the
Metropolitan M. E. Church was open
ed with discussion on what are the
special needs of the W. G. t. U. in the
national capital and how may these
needs be met?n The principal speakers
We're Mrs. La Fetra and Miss Weight
man, of this city, and Mrs. Mary Has.
lup, president of the Maryland branch.
The devotional hour was conducted by
Mrs. j. Fowler Whiting, national
evangelist.
Third Vice President Baldwin, of the
Southern railway company, who repre-
sents that organization in its dealings
with the committee appointed by the
dissatisfied employees to secure q new
schedule of wages, said at noon to-day
that he had heard nothing from the
committee. 1t is reported that the
committee has decided to reject the
wage schedule offered by the company
Major Halleck of New York, an eX-
Union soldier, who defended some Con-
t.derate prisoners in his charge while
IN their way to the Old Capitol prison
here, has, through the influence of his
Southern friends, been appointed to a
place in one of the departments here.
Secretary Carlisle said to-day he had
no idea Congress would do any thing
with the financial question, and that
ne really thought the government could
get along now without more aid until
the revenues equaled or exceeded the
expenditures; but that if it got in straits
again he wouldn't hesitate to make an.
other gold loan.
Among the hundred clerks recently
discharged from the census bureau in
this city is Mrs. Lucy D. Pollock of
King George county, Virginia, though
the strongest kind of influence was ex-
erted to have her retained
In the House to-day Mr.. Meredith
tried to have passed bill to pay John
J. Shipman of Fairfax county, Virginia,
SIT 400 for stone for lock on the Big
Sandy river, the amount awarded by
the court of claims, but Mr.. Sayers OBJ
iected.
The following changes were made in
he fourth class postotfices in Virginia
;o-day: Loco, Sussex county, "A. WIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

A BIG METEoR.-A meteor on Tues
day night produced panic across the
northern part of Georgia. The flash
was accompanied by a loud rumbling
noise and houses trembled as though
shaken by al earthquake. Those who
saw the brilliant illumination and felt
the swaying of the buildings, without
witnessing the flight of the rocket, sup
posed that either terrific explosion
had occurred or that it was an earth
quake with volcanic eruption. Joel
Chandler Harris, who observed it, says
that it appeared to be travelling at the
rate CT ninety miles minute, as near
as he could Judge. 1t is reported that
fragments of an aeorilite were found
Wednesday morning in Hall county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

GOVERNOR OFERRALL and Attorney
General Scott have issued cards to the
people of Virginia, in which they prove,
as was confidently expected, that the
charges of the Pilot, Norfolk newspa-
per, that they were parties to unjust
discrimination against the children of
their State, in the matter of school
books, are utterly and entirely without
foundation in fact, and, indeed, that
there has been no such discrimination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

CIVIL SERVICE RULES AMENDED
The President has amended the civil
service rules so as to provide thatin case
vacancy occurs in any department
of the postal service which requires
filling Immediately and this cannot be
done by certifcation from the eligible
registers, such vacancy may be filed By
temporary appointment outside the
civil service until 2 regular appoint
ment can be made according to the
rules. Such temporary appointment
in no case shall continue longer than
ninety days, and no person shall serve
longer than the ninety days in any one
year under such temporary appoint
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
Royalty Under Il, .:=:.a,Ither...

MADRID, Feb. 16.-The King of
Spain is suffering from an attack OF
rheumatism.
BERLIN, Feb. 16.-The Emperor is
i'll with cold and confined to his room.
He was unable to receive deputation
which was to call upon him to-day.
BERLIN, Feb. 16.-The Kaiser's all
ment has developed into Influenza,
which is likely to keep him in his room
for several days.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 16.-Doctor
Popoff, who is attending the Care
witch, Grand Duke George, reports
that his patient has contracted cold
which has resulted in his splitting blood
aud renders his condition alarming.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

THE members of the Turner Ashby
Camp of ex-Confederates very naturally
put themselves on record as opposed
to taxing the people of the South to
adorn and beau!ify the spot on which
the gallant few Of their country's de-
lenders, starving,and worn out in body
aud mind, surrendered to an over
whelming force. Why every other ex
Confederate camp should not do like
wise is passing strange to those whose
b arts were in the lost cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

RECEIVED HIS CoMMIssIoN.-What-
ever some people may say in regard to
the election of brigadier-general, the
fact remains that General Alonzo Phil
lips has taken possession of that office.
Yesterday afternoon he called at the
Office of the Adjutant-G General, passed
his examination and received his COM
mission. He has offered positions on
his staff to several prominent citizens
of Richmond, who now have the mat
ter under Observation-Disclosures
Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
Prominent oficials Indicted.

New YORK, Feb. 16.-The special
grand jury for investigating municipal
corruption created sensation yester-
day afternoon by bringing in indict-
ments against Thomas F. Gilroy, for
merly Mayor of the city, Thomas F.
McAvoy, VIM. w. Mclaughlin, and
Alexander S. Williams, police inspec-
tors. Two police captains were also
indicted, but their names were kept
secret. The Indictment against Mr..
Gilroy was based on an allegation of
official misconduct at the time that he
was commissioner of public works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

MOVED NEARER s8oRE.-Oficers of
the steamer Menantic, which arrived at
Baltimore yesterday, report the Gulf
Stream one hundred miles to the west
ward of its usual course, and within fif-
teen miles of the capes. This is some
thing unusual. The Menantic found
drift ice floating around in patches at
sea. fifty miles from the coast. On Feb.
ruary II, in latitude $3.50, and longi-
tude 500, the ship passed through a
quantity of wreckage, consisting of
masts, part of deck, a chest and a
number of barrels. Round about the
water was covered with oil. The Me-
mantle had bad weather from February
z to IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
court of Appeals Yesterday,

Porterfeld against Commonwealth.
Writ of error and supersedeas awarded
to judgment rendered by the Hust-
ings Court of Bedford on the 18th OF
December, 1894.
Williamson against Commonwealth.
Writ of error and snpersedeas awarded
to a judgment of the Corporation
Court OF Danville at December term,
1894.
Easley against Valley Mutual Asso-
citation. Argued and submitted.
Efinger against Kenney. Continued
to March term.
Wilson against Carpenter. Argued
and continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
DRY GOODS.
V God ward & LOtlrOD
10th, 18th and F SIS, n. ".
BOYS, CLOTHING.

New goods at special prices,
together with some Winter
Garments at about half former
prices.
Boys Combination Suits. new shipment
in dark gray checks, coat, pants, and eyta
pants. $3.50.
Boys New Combination Dress Suits OF
Black Worsted, extra pants with esch suit
$500.
Some Boys Suits, eefers. and Hats have
been marked down to little prices-about half
the original.
Atwood Refer Suits, in plain aud fancy
mixtures. Reduced from So, So, and $3.50
to 1866.
Atwood Chinchilla Refers, gray and blue.
edges piped or bound. Reduced from = 30
aud SIP to So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

Q. W. o. Hartman, Sheriff of Tyler
county, w. Va, appreciates a good
thing and does not. hesitate to say SO.
He was almost Frustrated with a cold
when he procured bottle of Chamber
lain,s Cough Remedy. He says: 1T
gave me prompt relief. I find it to be
an invaluable remedy for coughs and
colds.n For sale by L. Stabler & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

THE DEBTORS prisons in monarch:cal
England, made famous by the earlier
novelists of that country, have all
been abolished, but in the empire"
State Of free America, where brutal
murderers are imprisoned or 'telectro-
cuted," because hanging degrades the
spectators" people are imprisoned for
debt almost every day of the year, and
that teeS, t though there yet fingers a
faint idea that in the United States a
man can not be deprived of his liberty
unless by a verdict of jury of his
peers. Progress, as manifested in this
country, has many absurd and ridicu-
lous phases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

CANNOT LIVE ON PRAIsE.-Deacon
How did you like the minister"
Stranger-"Very much. have
nothing but praise to offer him."
sYes; noticed that when passed
the contribution plate in Jour iex."--
Yonkers Statesman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
SATURDAY EVENING, FEB. 16, 10 8

The Constitution provides that inc
citizens of each State shall be entitled
to all the privileges of the citizens OF
the several States. 1t also provides
that no State shall make any law that
shall abridge the privileges OF citizens
of the United States. But, all the
same, owners of stone quarries in VIZ
GINA are prohibited by the laws OF
New York from selling their product
in that State. Neither can liquor and
beer made in some of the States be sold
in others, and though oleomargarine is
such good substitute for butter that
at recent dairy fair the expert judges
were unable to distinguish it from that
article, and awarded it the butter prize,
it can not be imported from some
States into others. With States, how,
ever, as with Congress, it is now the
Constitution as it is, not as it was, and
that, too, though the changes in it have
10 been made as provided for by the
trainers of that instrument.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
DEPARTMENT.

Complete Outfit of ~ Pieces
for sS.75, consisting of 4 Day
Dresses, a Night Dresses,
Cambria Skirts, 2 Flannel
Skirts, 2 Flannel Barrow
Coats, Flannel Bands, silk
stitched, 2 Cashmere Skirts,
buttoned down front, I Worst
ed Sacque, 3 pairs Worsted
Bootees.
Second aoOr.,...... -. 10th st. building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

Mr.. WRIGHT. U. S. labor commits
sioner, who made the remarkable re-
port on the Chicago strike, to the effect
that the strikers were right has added
to his reputation by favoring govern
ment ownership of all the railroads in
the country. But if the government
snail own all the railroads, why shall
1t not, for just as good reason, own all
the steamboats,, all the telegraphs and
telephones, all the mills and factories,
ali the farms and stores, and every
thing else, and be real square-toed
paternal government. reaping all the
benefits of power and destroying the
ambition of all its subjects. Mr.. Wright
must have wheels in his head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
FANCY HATS

OF all descriptions. Blue, Red, and Tan.
Some with ear coverings. Suitable for Boys
or Girls. Reduced from 75c, Sc, and 81 90
to SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
GIRLS CLOTHING.

NEW spring jackets dl liiou-
crate prices, and some stylish
Winter Wraps at reduced
prices.
New Spring weight Refers, S1.25.
New Atwood spiiug-weight Refers, $3.75.
New all-wool spring weight Refers, trim
med with rows of narrow black and white
braid, $3.50.
Long Cloaks, in stylish mixed effect Re
duced from $15 to Sc.
Navy Blue Cheviot Jackets, handsomely
lined throughout. Reduced from S2l.Oo to
$1,000.
Navy Blue All-wool Cbeviot Jackets, with
velvet collar, full sleeves, and pearl buttons.
Reduced from SIS to $3.50.
(Third floor.......... ..........11th ST. building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
Alexandria Market, February y,

The heavy snow drifts and excessively co,
weather during the past ten days have nv
vented the delivery Of farm product, a T z.I'
road stations, and the river being closed H..
ice, We report light business in grain an!
Country Produce. The markets close VIII
b It few changes in prices and yery i'm
Flour is in good demand Wheat is ar,ira'
range 90 to SO. Corn is steady at 4 Ia *
in bulk. Rye 80 to "a Oats IS To :}s Po'9
25 to 81. Butter IS to 90 Dressed pc .s'
81, to 6. Veal calves to 6la. Produce .;
every kind is wanted. Groceries and p,e
visions are quiet. Millfced is selling Al 90
ad vance. Hay is stronger. Straw is sa
higher.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 16-Flour duh. Who,
weak; No 2 red spot and Feb 5Glos5G3'
March 56a.a57 May 5sa5sls steamer 30
9 red 53lha53ai southern wheat by sample
56a5S; do on grade 54Aq57t.. ccra easy
mixed spot and Feb 467sa47 Mar Az.
467s; May 47a4a4S; steamer mixed iGi.
bid southern white and yellow corn i.alS
Oats quiet and very steady; No . white
Western 351aa361a; No . mred do "a
341b. Bye inactive; No = 56i51 Hty
firm; good TO choice timothy Sl3 30 Ia
$14 90. Others unchanged.
CHICAGO, Feb 16--Wheat-May 53a b
53a,; July 541-s. Corn-May AZ: Juy
441o; Sept 44a4 Oats-May - Jun.
2S7s; July 27;&. Pork-May SI022lp
Lard-May Sc 62ls. Ribs-May s. BY.
BALTIMORE. Feb. 16.-virginia Gentry
591s asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

The following is list of the letters re-
naming in the Alexandria, Va, postoaic.
February 16.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter Office.
Aufenthie, J 3 Pollard S f
Butler, Mrs Petit. Mrs Wm
Brooks, Sandy Richardson, II
Corbin, Fred SIS, Mrs Annie
Champs, Miss II Swami, james
Cotton, J w Smith, Marshall
Clifton, T A Truslow, Fred II {
Folsom, Miss frankie Temple. Miss Matte
French, Mrs Susan Tansill, Simon
Goslip, John Tracy, VS.
Glen. Mrs Julia Williams Mrs i
Harris David Walker Mrs DrC
Howell, T a Williams, James
Hill, Ut Williams, Tommie
Holmes, Mrs Mary White, Miss Lucy 3
Miller, Henry Wheeler, Thos Il
Marianne, p Veitch, Miss Nellie
MISCELLANEOUS.
Foreign Elec Traction Co
Potomac Fire and Marine Insurance Co
&C. CARLIN. p. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16
feb1G 2w

GPECIAL N0TICE-THE PEOPLES GAS
y SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OF THE
CITY OF NEW Y0RK.-The annual
meeting Of the stockholders of the PEG
PIES GAS SAYINGS ASSOCIATION OF
THE CITY OF NEW YORK will DO
held at 1:SO p. m, on MONDAY,
March Attn, 1893, at the Office of the
ASSOCIATION, No. ZIG King street. Alexandria,
va, for the election Of five directors to serve
for the ensuing year and the transaction OF
any other business within the power Of the
meeting. JULIUS SCHUREPT VIZ
lop1o Nv Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

No family should feel safe without a
bottle of Quratol in the house. Ali
druggists keep it, 80 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

SPECIAL NoTICE-PEopLEs GAS saw
NJ lNGs COMPANY OF AMERICA-AN.
NGAL MEETIN9.-The annual meeting OF
the stockholders of the PEOPLES GAS saw
lNGS COMPANY OF AMERICA will be held
at l p. M, on MONDAY, March 4th. 1895,
at the Office Of the company, No. 216 King
street, Alexandria, Va, for the election Of
seven directors to serve for the ensuing year,
and the transaction of any other business
within the power of the corporation that may
be brought before the meeting.
JULIUS SCHUBERT,
1eDlG wv Spcrataru
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-16

SHREDED and BoNELEss COD FISH
~ Tor sale BY J.C. MLBURN.