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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

FIRE.-An alarm of fire was sound.
ed shortly before eight o'clock last
night, caused by fire having been dis.
covered in Mr.. Thomas Marks's house,
on the east side of Patrick street, near
the corner of Queen. 1t origi.
mated from stovepipe hole, against
which a chair containing pill
low had been placed. The heat from
stove in lower room had set
fire to the pillow and it had in turn ig-
nited articles of clothing in the room.
Officer Keith Davis ran into the room
and soon extinguished the flames.
The fire department was quick in its
response, but its services were not
needed. A fire on the 4th of last July
occurred in the house adjoining
the scene of last nights fire. Mrs.
Marks believes that the fire was of in
cendiary origin and was started
for the purpose of robbery. She
also says her gold watch and her
daughters ring were stolen during the
excitement following the fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

Gov. O'FERRALL AND THE RACE
TRAcKs.-From Richmond it is learned
that Governor O'Ferrall has fully de-
termiped what recommendations he
will make in his message to the legisla-
ture concerning race tracks and espe-
cially those in this county. 1t is stated
that he will insist that rigid law be
passed preventing pool selling and
foreign books, which are considered the
principal, gambling features on race
tracks. Then he will recommend that
on no track shall racing be allowed for
longer time than thirty consecutive
days and then not more than twice a
year and that the law be framed to pre-
vent winter racing. He wishes the law
framed so as not to interfere with trials
of speed at county fairs, but so far as
possible to prevent gambling. Should
the Governors recommendations be
adopted, and it is said that he has every
assurance that they will be, the two
tracks in this county will be struck
hard blow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

OFFICIAL VIsIT.-District Deputy
Grand Master K. Kemper, of Alexan-
dria- Washington Lodge, accompanied
Messrs. John ii. Fisher and F. E. An.
derson last night made an official visit
to Manasseh Lodge, No. 1872, at Manas.
sas. After the reception of the Dis.
trict Dputy Grand Master by the lodge
and suitable address by Mr.. Kemper
and some remarks by Messrs. F. E. An.
derson and J. B. T. Thornton, the
lodge closed and the members and Wis
itors repaired to the Goodwin House,
where a delightful repast was discussed
for about three hours. The affair was
most enjoyable in every respect. The
District Deputy Grand Master, by re-
quest, presided at the banquet, and in
response to calls short and spirited ad-
dresses were made by Messrs. Geo. G.
Round, A. W. Sinclair, ]. B. T. Thorn.
ton, F. 2. Anderson, l.. A. Larkin and
DR.. Iden, Mr.. Kemper delivering the
closing speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09
DRY GOODS.
Phenomenal Values
m
BLANK E''Iy!

$40 pairs different grades to select
from, from the lowest quality cotton to
the finest all-wool California. We buy
direct from the mills. You therefore
do not pay the middle mans profit.
Their extraordinary value will be-
come apparent to you Immediately.
These blankets will be sold at the
special sale prices only for few days.
Do not fail to avail yourselves of
these bargains and SAVE FULLY
oNE.FOURTH OF THE PRICE.
The leader of the leaders is the one
we are going to run for $4.99.
This is strictly all pure selected
wool, full 1 IA size, and weighs 6 lbs.
The blanket is cheap at S..
The next one in order is $500, all
wool, 1914 size, regular S. value.
The one at $2.49 is wonder. You
paid 81 for no better last year.
We won't attempt to describe the
different values We have to offer but
must speak of them collectively.
We wager, however, if you have a
Blanket to buy, you wont leave our
store before making purchase, that is
if you consult your own interest.
We have been receiving our
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

DIvoRcE.-Tt is reported in Washing
ton that Barlow L. Walker, q real estate
dealer of that city, will in day or two
enter suit against William E. Shafer, a
druggist, also of that city, for $25, 600
damages, on the ground of the aliena-
ton of the affections of his wife,
Genevieve Walker.
In the meantime, however, two suits
are now pending in the courts of Wash
ing filed by Mrs. Walker against her
husband, one for divorce and the other
for $31, 600. The grounds for divorce
are dissipation, cruelty and general
neglect. Mr.. Walker is now living with
a sister at st. Asaph Junction, Alex
andria county, while his wife resides in
tho same house on E street with Shaffer
and Mrs. Shaffer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Mr.. Charles E. Hoyer, agent in this
city for the Postal Telegraph Cable
Company, was before the Mayor last
night on the charge of conducting bust
ness without q license. The warrant
charged the company with conducting
business unlicensed since the first Oh
last June. The agent asked a postpone.
ment of the case until Tuesday next at
10 o'clock, in order that he could have
time to procure counsel and prepare q
defense. His request was granted.
The company has not closed its office
in this city, as was stated yesterday,
nor has it discharged its employees, al
though dispatches for commercial pur-
poses have been refused. The mes
sages now being transmitted are solely
for testing purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

ONE FROM KING GEoRGE.-In pass
ing the other day one of the old ante
bellum mansions situated on the Po-
t,mac, the doors of which are
now closed, and whose owner,
long since dead. was noted for
his generous hospitality and rare wines,
the following incident was called to
nag mind: "a dear friend from the
mountains paid him visit. Driving up
one evening and finding his host absent,
be seated himself in one of the porticos.
looking out on the lovely river. As
the sun descended the mosquitoes
charged him by solid columns. He
called to the dining-room servant, who
was setting the table for supper !:
George, now does your master man
age to live with these mosquitoes 2
The darkey replied: Law, Mass
John, when evening comes old massa
is 30 tossicated he don't give d-n for
de skeeters, and when morning comes
de skeeters so tossicated dey don't
give d-n for old massa."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

MARINE AccIDENT.-During dense
fog off Sswell's Point, in Chesapeake
Bay, the Norfolk and Washington line
steamer Newport News on her way to
this port yesterday evening ran down
and sunk the tug Kate, Capt. Caleb
Hodges, belonging to Capt. John Trohy,
of Norfolk. The crew of the steamer
Louise, which was near the scene of the
accidenl, heard the two vessels crash
together, and the cries of the men in
distress, but the fog was so heavy that
they were unable to render assistance.
When they returned at the scene of the
disaster they found the bodies of the
cook and fireman floating near the
sunken tug. The remainder of the crew
of the tug were rescued by the steamer,
which proceeded to this port. The
bow of the Newport News showed the
marks of the collision when she arrived
here this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

WANTED THE PARTrCULARs.-On
Thursday night, after the colored boy
James Peters accosted Berthe Kuhns, a
little girl, on upper King street, one of
the Washington papers became imbued
with the notion that there was a mon
key and parrot scene 10 this city, and
that lawlessness was on the rampage.
The police station telephone rang flu
furiously and the alarm was answered
by one of the officers. The query
ibid the Alexandria Light Infantry
get out 10 time to prevent the lynch
ing?" and the request "Send all par
iiculars," quickly followed. The city
probably was never more quiet than on
Thursday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

1 JR. o. q. a. MA very enthusiastic
meeting was held by Alexandra Coun-
j Gil, Jr. o. u. A. NJ, on last Thursday
| evening in Odd Fellows Hall. Dele
cations from Belle Haven and Jackson
Councils OF this city we're present. in
addition to about 60 members Of Alex
andria Council. The degrees of the
order were conferred upon two appH-
cants, sitter which the usual routine
was completed. One applicant was re-
ceived by card and again welcomed to
the fraternal circle of the Jr. o. o. A.
M. After the initiation remarks we're
made by the visiting members as well
as from the home council, which we're
very appropriate and were listened ID
with undivided attention. The coun-
Gil decided to have a thanksgiving re-
union meeting on the evening of the
2Sth inst, in which general talk will
be had, consisting mainly of acknowi-
edgements of the many blessings receiv-
ed as an organization, and for the
many favora bestowed upon our
great country. There will he
no limitations on that evening.
The council has heretofore observed this
day in similar appropriate ways, and
much good has resulted therefrom, and
the approaching occasion is looked fol-
ward to with much interest. The
council also decided to commemorate
the birth of "Tbe Father OF bis Country
in same appropriate manner. and have
appointed committee to make the
necessary arrangements for public de-
monstration. The Junior Order United
American Mechanics is patriotic or
ganization, believing amongst other
things that patriotism and love of
country should be instilled into the
hearts of children, and that with the
sacred words of Mother, Home and
Heaven" our children should be taught
that out flag is the symbol of all that
makes ''home" for US.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09
IC.a2,s @das@,v
s1e KING STREET.
PocKErBooK sNATcHERs.-While q

POCKETBooK SNATCHERs.-While q
well-known young lady of this city was
on her way to the local depot to take
the o'clock train for Washington this
evening and while on Cameron street
between Columbus and Alfred she was
approached by two comparatively well
dressed men who attempted to take
her pocketbook from her. The young
lady screamed and the would-be thieves
ran off and made their escape. The
lady shortly afterwards reported the
occurrence to Officer Wilkerson, whom
she met on the street, and he at once
took measures to capture the men, but
so far has failed. 1t is said the men
have been seen about this city for the
past two weeks and that this is not
their first ofen.e in this line.
Later this evening while Mrs. New
lon was on Columbus street between
Princess and Oronoco looking for q
house she, too, was approached by two
men, one of whom snatched her pocket
book containing small sum of money
and then both ran off. The police are
looking for the men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

PRINCE WILLIAM LYNcHINGs.-
Gov. O'Ferrall has written County Clerk
Nelson for statement of the lynchings
which have taken place in this county.
His reply in substance was that none
have occurred except that of Heffiin
and Dye, who were confined in the Eau
quier county Jail under sentence OF
death and being taken to the Alexan-
dria jail for safe keeping, they
were overtaken near Gainesville, in
this county, by body of men from the
county of Fauquier and lynched.-
Manassas Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

ASSAULTED THE MASTER MECHANIC
There was an exciting scene in the
machine shops of the Southern Railway
Company in this city yesterday after
noon between Master Mechanic
Thomas and Mr.. Bert Tatsapaugh, fore
man in the erecting shop. 1t seems
that while the latter was at work Mr..
Thomas approached him and took ex-
ception to the manner in which he was
proceeding. Mr.. Tatsapaugh claimed
that Mr.. Ham, one of the foremen
of the shop, had directed the work to
be done on that plan. Mr.. Thomas
questioned the assertion in manner
which caused Mr.. Tatsapaugh to think
his veracity had been impugned, and
he applied some vigorous epithels to
the Master Mechanic and started after
him. Mr.. Thomas retreated toward a
door, when Mr.. Tatsapaugh picked up
an iron bar and hurled it at him. The
missile struck the door just as Mr..
Thomas made his exit. His assailant
followed him from one shop to another
until he was finally intercepted OF
some of his fellow workmen. My.
Thomas, it is said, went to Lynchburg
last night on business, and his version
OF the affair has not been obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

"HooDoo" IN CoURT.-A "hoodoo"
story was told in Judge Cox's court, in
Washington yesterday. Harvey Wells,
an Alexandria herb doctor, was charged
with getting possession of a yoke OF
oxen belonging to Francis Smallwood,
o farmer near Anacostia.
Smallwood and his brother, typical
small farmers, testified that Wells
brother, Frank, got the oxen on pre-
tence of selling them, and they never
heard again of oxen or money.
Detective Weldon testified that Wells
told him the Sob" was cooked up at
his house and that his brother gave
him So the next day.
Wells explained the case and was
acquitted. He was doctoring Small
wood. His brother-in-law, Frank, was
at his house one night when Smallwood
called for medicine. :. :,
Medicine will never make you well, .
said Frank to Smallwood.
"That's just what Pve been think
ing" Smallwood replied much sur
prised."
Frank had two hours private talk
with Smallwood and the latter said to
witness, Frank is the smartest man
ever saw. He told me all about the
hoodoo that's making me sick, although
I never mentioned it to anybody In my
life."
Witness told Smallwood he was not
q party to trade with Frank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09


Y. NJ. s. 1.-The "Woven Web
will be produced Thursday night at the
Lyceum Hall by the Y. NJ. s. L. ORA
matte Club. Miss Nellie O'Brien will
take the part of Bertha Danvers" and
Miss Mamie Lyles that of Louise Fail
coner." Mr.. Daniel j. Normoyle will
he seen as "Aunt Judy Toby" Mr..
Normoyle has won quite reputation
as female impersonator and will ap-
pear at his best that night. Mr. j
Harry Rice will play the part of
"Moses.n His conception of this char.
acter is very good and will add very
much to tie entertainment. There will
be a full orchestra under the direction
of Prof. Edward Dunn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

The remarkable activity displayed
all over the store of D. Bendheim &
Sons is surely caused by something;
such crowds don't congregate unless
there are great inducements offered.
For Mondays sale they offer their Sec
ond large shipment of cloaks and capes
at such remarkably low prices, it
should crowd their cloak department
from morn till night. See their adver-
tisement, that will give you faint idea
of what they are deing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

THE RACES The following are the
entrles at st. Asaph for Monday:
First race. 81 furlongs-Jilson an
Potash ITO each; Ceremony, Cockade
ID ,rcas L., Siberia, Patti and Mohawk
10Y each.
Second race, ! mile-Misery, Hip
pona, Courtney, Glengara, Daphne
Pomona Belle, Marksman and Tubal
Cain, Jr., 122 each.
Third race. 5 furlongs-Blizzard, Fa-
gin and Grampian 100 each, Lady May
101, Gaiety 81, Leporello "a, Rodney
80
Fourth race. AZ furlongs-B ennings
and Svengali SO each, Torresdale 81,
Genesee H., Bob and Cadiz 95 each,
Treanna "a, May Pinkerton 92, Lady
Watson 81.
Fifth race, Ct furlongs-Devisee, Fid-
get, Foxglove and Frank Fuller los
each, Psyche, Geo. Hakes; Matte Chun,
Tancred aud Samaritan 102 each.
Sixth race, mile-Airplant and
Harry NJ. liz each, Lotion 107, O'Healn
and Renaissance 104 each, Valkyrie a, d
silva 80 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

acknowledgements Meredith
aud wife and Mr.. Robert Portner and
family left last Thursday evening to
spend week at the Atlanta EXPOSE
ton.
Mr.. Charles A. Schafer and Miss An
ME Peck were quietly married on We'd
nesday evening by Rev. G. E. Ball at
the residence of Mr.. Samuel Pullman,
on south Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. KIM.
Norton presiding.-The following Office
judgments have been entered:
81. w. Witcover vs.. Farmers and Me.
chanics' Insurance Company judgment
for plaintiff for $500.
s. P. Surgeon vs.. Farmers and Me-
chanics' Insurance Company judgment
for plaintiff for $500, interest and cost
L. stabler vs. M. L. King; judgment
for plaintiff for $l31.76, interest and
cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09
Ladies' and Children's
CLOAKS

in the last two weeks. We do not
speak egotistically, but we assure you
you have never had the opportunity
examining larger or more complete
assortment. We will speak of them in
detail, little later. However, in the
meantime, we invite your attention and
inspection. You will find the high
class novelties also the cheaper lines.
Come down to see US MONDAY.
You wont regret it. We will make it
interesting as we'll as profitable to you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

FELL IN THE STREEr.-A man named
George Green, who was under the in
fluence of liquor, stumbled and fell at
the intersection of Fairfax and Cameron
streets late yesterday afternoon and
cut his head seriously. Officer Fergu-
son took charge of him and brought
him to the station house where he
dressed his wounds and telephoned to
Green's residence for fix in which to
take him home. Later he was taken
in charge by friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

SETTLED THE DIFFIcULTY.-A cor
respondent of the Hong Kong Tele-
graph at Annoy, writes to that journal
that the trouble at Tongan was not an
anti Christian outbreak, but difficulty
which occurred between Catholics and
American Protestants. The trouble,
the correspondent says, was settled by
General D. Kemper, the y. S. Consul
at that port, who was called upon to
arbjtrate,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

SWITCH REMoTED.-The railroad
switch near the intersection of Royal
and Wilkes streets connecting the
Southern track with that of the cleo
trio railway was removed to-day BY
the latter company, the time during
which it was to remain by the terms OF
the injunction having expired. No
agreement for the perpetuity of the
switch could be made with property
owners in the neighborhood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

The only permanent cure for chronic Ca
tarrh is to thoroughly expel the poison from
the system by the faithful and persistent use
of Ayers sarsaparilla. This wonderful reme-
dy proves successful when all other treat
ment has failed to relieve the sufferer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

TIE PosToFF1cE.-The auditor for
the Postoffice Department has just
completed his report for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1895, and has submit
ted it to the Postmaster General. The
report contains table, giving the gross
receipts, total expenses and net reve-
nues of every presidential Office in the
country. In Alexandra the gross re-
ceipts wers $1S.s04.75; expenses SO,
356. oil; net So, 44874.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

SUICIDE ON A STEAMEE.-W. III. Col
ler, q we'll dressed man, apparently Of
some means, who came recently from
San Francisco, shot and killed himself
about o'clock yesterday evening in a
ststeroom on board the steamer Nor
folk. lust before it left Washington for
Norfolk. He was the handler of the
output of sawmills. From papers in his
possession it appears that he had spent
some time in Norfolk during the past
summer; also that he was member of
the Islam Temple, of the Mystic Shrine,
aud of Ukiah Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons, of California. The suicides
connections are believed to reside in
Michigan, as there was evidence that
he had on several occasions sent the
sum of 800 to Mrs. Hattie Collier, of
Fife Lake, in that State. and there was
also an Identification check, by which
some presumably insurance concern in
Michigan was to be notified in case any
thing happened to him. There was also
some evidence to show that he had
lived in Lansing, Mich. The man was
about forty years of age. he had, it is
said, recently been on spree. AS
soon as Collier boarded the boat and
entered the state room which was as
signed to him, he threw off his Prince
Albert coat, placed light smoking cap
on his head, then stretched himself out
ON his bunk and sent bullet into his
heart. The shot was heard by the
porters who were hurrying about the
boat, and the door of the statercom,
which was locked, was broken open.
The body was removed from the boat
by the police, at the request of the
coroner, to an undsrtaker's. where an
inquest may be held. The Masons will
take charge of the body and of the
mans effects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

SPoRTs.-The annual athletic sports
came off at the Episcopal High School,
near this city, to-day and were largely
attended, many persons from this city,
Washington and surrounding country
being present. The contests were all
good and exceedingly spirited Music
by the Marine band enlivened the oe.
casion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09
DRY GOODS.
Dga2snsAs.u,,@g2su,
NO. s1s KING STREET.
Continuation of Our
Great Cloak Sale.
PLUSH CAPE WONDERS.


Stylish seal plush capes,
handsomely lined, trimmed
with fur edging, worth So, at
1898.
Choice plush capes, trimmed
with seal, very full sweep the
price has been So; this sales
marvellous price is S..
Finest English seal plush
capes, 80 inches long, very
wide sweep, trimmed either
with jet, bear or Thibet I; worth
Sig; for this sale $1o.e8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

HEATHER PRoBABMITIEs.-For this
se,tion threatening weather and rain will
continue tonight and tomorrow In III lug
brt it MAJ be fair Sunday evening; soatheriy
winds shifting to northerly and colder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

A CARD.-I respectfully inform the pub
~ lie that was placed in charge of the
Methodist Protestant Cemetery two months
ago. Of course, no one else has any authority
to do work therein or to collect money for
the same. This notice has been rendered
necessary from the fact that Mr.. E. Webb,
during my absence yesterday, performed
s,me labor and collected the money for it.
Respectfully,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 7:Ol and sets
Sol. High water 1:20 8. m. and
! 10 %. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

NN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1885,
" at 10 o'clock m, in front Of the Market
Building, on Royal street, Alexandris, Va.
the undersigned will offer for sale at pubic
auction, for cash, FOUR SHARES FTHE
CAPITAL STOCK OF THE SPRING LAKE
PARK COMPANY, two shares standing on
the books in the name OF A. L. Johnson, one
share in the name of J. J. Decker and one
share in the name of Elizabeth T. Smytbs
formally Miller.
noy9, 16, 23&3O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-09

The weather to-day has been warm
and oppressive.