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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08
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which lasted but few minutes, how
ever.
At the monthly meeting of the Co.
Iumbia Fire Company last night Mr..
W. X. Griffith was elected secretary in
place of Mr.. Horace Swain, resigned.
The usual routine business was trans
acted.
Messrs. O,Neal & Lunt have present
ed to Messrs. A. w. Armstrong and
Leonard Marbury handsomely framed
picture of Mount Vernon which the
latter gentlemen will hang upon the
wall of their Office.
The Alexandra Light Infantry at
their meeting last night declined an in
vitation to attend the Corcoran Cadets
fair in Washington. The company also
made arrangements for securing over
coats from the State.
The funeral of Mrs. Thomas W..
Swami took place this evening from her
late home in the county and was well
attended. The services were conducted
by Rev. 8. A. Wallis, and the remains
were inferred in the family lot at Pres
ton, in the county.
The Young Peoples Union of the
Second Presbyterian Church held a
meeting last night and discussed the
propriety of amending the bylaws so
ss to reduce the number of members of
the committees and also to make the
committees more effective.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to George H..
Burke and Mary A. Dove, both of Fair.
fax county; Charles E. Rockford and
Serina A. Lewis, of Northumberland
county, and to Rudolph Worthington,
of Arlington, and Minnie Gray, of Lou.
doun county.
Mr.. John Gilroy while at work to-
day rebuilding the houses on Union
street which were partially demolished
recently by being run into by loco
motive, was painfully hurt by a portion
of a wall falling on his arm. He was
taken to his home where he received
attention, but was soon able to be out
again.
Passengers from Colonial Beach report appl.
and cherry trees there In full bloom, brancht
of which were brought to this city last night
as an evidence of an unsual sight at this SEES.
son of the year. They also report outdoor
flowers in bloom from which bouquets were
made, and that no signs of frost hsve b en-
seen this season in that immediae locality
presumably from the fact that the water is
moro salty than known to be for many years
4 letter from Washington says: "The
sporting fraternity hereabouts are looking
forward to the coming fstic contest between
Jimmy Lynch, of New York, and Jack Daley,
of Wilmington, Del, to take place at Dan
Henrys Theatre, on Friday, November 18th.
Ale1andria is gag old city"
Company B, Fourth Battalion, and Com.
pany A, Sixth Battalion, of the District of
Columbia National Guard, will be disbauded
because of an old dispute among officers of the
former and non-attendance of drills in the
latter organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

PERsoNAL.-Mr. ]. Clinton smoot, his
mother, sisters and son, who have been
spending some weeks at the Atlanta
Exposition, returned home yesterday.
Mr.. Samuel Fl. Lunt has gone to
Minnesota to bring home his sister,
Miss Mary Lunt, who has been visiting
friends there for some months.
A letter from Marshall says: Col.
Mosby has continued to improve, and
on Wednesday evening went to War
renton to make visit to his daughter,
Mrs. Campbell. He will go from there to
Bedford to spend few days with his
mother and brother, before returning
to his home, in San Francisco. He has
lost some weight, and is considerably
weakened by his recent illness, but
hopes to recuperate more rapidly when
he can resume his active habits of liv-
inc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

WoRKINGMEN's CLUB.-All those
who are interested in the Working
mems Club, or Public Reading Rooms,
at No. King street, will be glad to
learn the great success attending the
opening of the rooms last night. Fro m
5 until $50 p. m. many ladies called o
inspect the rooms, and all express, d
themselves as much pleased with the
comfort and taste displayed in furnish
ing them. At 7 p. m. only men were
admitted, and the attendance YVES q,
large from that time until they closed
that those in charge of the work feel
their labors have not been in vain.
The brotherhood extend their thanks
to all those who have so kindly aided
them. A hearty welcome awaits all
who come. If they come once the
brotherhood feel sure they will come
again and bring their friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

THE SOUTHERN SHoPs.-A letter from
Washington to the Richmond Dispatch
says: Information from over the river
is to the effect that the Southern rail
way authorities are maturing plans for
prodigious and most extensive improve
ments near Alexandria. They are said
to have purchased a tract Of land
on the line of Hunting creek,
in Fairfax county, eighty-four acres in
area, on which great manufacturing
township will loom up in the near fu-
ture. 1t will be somewhat similar to
Altoona, Pa, where the Pennsylvania
railroad has Its mammoth shops. The
Southern company is still reaching out,
and am reliably informed that before
many days elapse it will take in"
another trunk line, which will form a
very important link in its monster
traffic system. This addition to the
lines of the company makes the erection
of great shops at Alexandria an abso-
lutte neces ity. A foundry, car and
machine shops, and round houses of the
most modern type, splendidly equip
ped, will be built there, as we'll as
sheds, storehouses, dwellings for work
men, and in fact all the accessories OF a
manufacturing town. 1t is, l am told,
the purpose of the Southern company
to build in addition to freight and pas
senger cars, and other rolling stock,
their own engines of a certain type, as
the Pennsylvania railroad>now does at
Altoona; and what is agreeable news
for Richmond, the new plant will not
interfere with the shops at Manchester,
which will continue to be operated as
they are at present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

COMMITTEE MEETING.-The commit.
tee on streets met last night and trans
acted considerable business. The COM
mittee decided to report favorably on
the application of the Washington
Southern Railway Company for pol
mission to double track Fayette street,
without fencing the tracks. III q
committee will recommend that the
company be required to pave and lay
sidewalks on the street and also to
sewer that street. The committee will
also recommend that the manure and
sweepings from around the Market
building be sold; also that the north
side of Wolfe street between Lee and
Union be curbed and guttered and that
$500 worth of new curbing be pur.
chased by the city.
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OFFICE CLosED.-The Postal Tele-
graph and Cable Company closed their
doors in this city last night and de-
clined to receive any more messages
The company have discharged their
employees and say it is their intention
to abolish the Alexandra Office. This
action, the company claims, has been
rendered necessary by the City Council
imposing a license tax of $3.50 on tele-
graph companies, the Postal Company
asserting that their business in this city
does not warrant the payment of such
q sum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

ALEXANDRIA During
the month OF October eighteen patients
were admitted to the Infrmary, 10
males and 6 females, IA white and a
colored; 10 dismissed recovered, l i'm
proved, Z still under treatment. There
were no deaths.
The following donations were receiv-
ed: Furnishing parlor and dining
rooms, by Mrs. K. U. Taylor and
friends; ice cream weekly, Mr.. Shu-
man; Ministering Children's League Of
West End, pillow cases, etc.; medi-
cines, DIR. Purvis; Mrs. Scott IA former
patiently, oysters; Mrs. R. N. Ballengtr r,
underwear; books, papers, etc., Mrs.
Marbury, Episcopal High School, Mrs.
Hesslius Smith, Miss Minnie Eldridge,
Miss M. Smith, Mrs. Johns, Mrs. G. r.
Hill, Mrs. Carlin, Mr.. Brooks, Miss
Hattie Weldon, Mrs. E. II. O'Brien;
milk daily, Mr.. Hooff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

UNION MIss1oN.-Mr. B. E. BEDDING,
superintendent of the Alexandra Union
Mission, will leave the city tomorrow
for two weeks stay at his old home
in Cecil county, Maryland. The Mis-
sion meetings in his absence will be
conducted by number of competent
leaders, among whom are Mr.. Alexan-
der Murray, of this city, Miss Kimball
of Washington, Miss Inch, daughter OF
Capt. Inch, o. s. N. and others. The
friends Of the Mission and all others
are earnestly requested TO be present
at these meetings and assist the visit
ing friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

CAMERON STREET.-People doing
business east of Lee street are complain
ing of the action of the city authorities
in delaying the repaving of Cameron
street from Fairfax to Lee. This work
was ordered about year ago, and the
merchants, lumber and coal dealers and
all others interested were in hopes the
street would have been repaved before
cold weather set in. At present parts
of it are unsightly, cobblestones being
out of place, making ruts and holes.
One resident of the square appealed to
the Mayor this morning for permission
to fill up some of the gaps at his own
expense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

ASSAULT ON A CHILD.-Shortly after
nine O'Clock last night q little white
gill named BERTHE Kuhn, daughter of
Mr.. Richard Kuhn, was on her way
down King street, having attended the
Mission services in that neighborhood.
When in front of Schuler's alley y
colored boy named James Peters, be-
tween IL and IL years of age, sprang
out of the alley and grabbed at her.
The child jumped back and screamed
aud then ran, the negro following her.
Mr.. Taylor Rudd, who was on the
oppos,t side of the street, ran after the
negro and took him in charge. The
boy delird that be had attempted to
take hold of the child and said he had
been gent by man of his own color
named Wash. Jackson for meat for
dog. and asked to be allowed to leave
it at Jackson's shop. This favor was
granted, but upon arriving at the shop
Jackson took Peters from Mr.. Rudd and
said be would be responsible for his APP
pearance in the Police Court when
wanted. Mr.. Rudd proceeded to the
station house aud lodged complaint
against Peters for accosting the little
girl and against Jackson for aiding the
prisoner to escape. Officers Jones and
Wilkinson went in search of Peters,
but jackson had shown himself ire
spopsible by allowing him to escape,
and he was arrested. Peters was not
found until this morning. The evidence
in the Police Court this morning was
substantially as given above. The boy
in his defense said he had been sent
after the meat in hurry, and in run
ming from the alley had unintentionally
frightened the little girl, who was pass
ing at the time. The latter's nervous
system was greatly shocked by her eX
perience, and this morning the effects
of her scare were still apparent. She
was excited and awake nearly all
night. Peters was fined $17, or given
90 das S in Jail. Jackson was fined S.
for the part he took in the affair. The
sensational account of the occurrence
published in Washington paper to the
effect that preachers daughter had
been criminally assaulted in the streets
of Alexandria is erroneous. The fact,
however, that this is the third time
within as many weeks that young girls
have, it is claimed, been accosted by
negroes from alleys and other places
naturally causes some evaporation,
and had the accused this morning been
a little older and more responsible it
would have gone much harder with him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08
DRY GOODS.
PheloneaaI Values


$40 pairs different grades to selecl
from, from the lowest quality cotton tt
the finest Atwood California. We buy
direct from the mills. You therefort
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
these bargains and SAVE FULLY
ONE-FOURTH OF THE PRICE.
The leader of the leaders is the one
we are going to run for s4.99.
This is a strictly all pure selected
wool, full l 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 thu
different values we have to offer bu'
must speak of them collectively.
We wager, however, if you HAYES
Blanket to buy, you wont leave GU,
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, 1895-11-08

MATRIMoNIAL.-The marriage Of
Mr.. Montrose w. Houck, formerly of
this city, to Miss Lydia E. Phyfe, in
New York on Wednesday. has been
announced in the GAZETTE. The wed,
ding took place in the Fourth Presby-
terrain Church, and was an interesting
occasion. The Misses Margaret and
Annie Barckley acted as flower girls:
The bridesmaids were the Misses Mabel
Lindley, Margaret Love, Ethelwyn
Brewer and Julia Houck, sister of Il 9
bridegroom. Miss Olive Phyfe, sister
of the bride, was maid of honor. The
dress of the bride was of ivory white
satin, with duchess lace and chiffon
trimmings, with full court train. Her
tulle veil was surmounted by wreath
of orange blossoms, and she carried a
bouquet of lilies of the valley. A re-
eeption was given at the home of the
BRIDES parents. The parents Of the
groom, MIR. and Mrs. Alonzo Houck, Of
this CITY. were present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08


NIMRoDs ON THE CHAsE.-Three
gentlemen of this city and one from
Washington left here this morning for
Fairfax county on a cunning expedi-
ton. The quartette were attired in
shooting jackets which were stuffed
with cartridges, cigars, &C., until their
garments resembled cork jacket life
preservers. The car was about half
full ~ of dogs belonging to the party.
The quarternion were very enthusiast.
TIC over their prospects of success, and,
1t is said, have engaged several ex-
press wagons to await them at the
depot tomorrow night for the purpose
OF bringing the fruits of the chase to
their homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08
THE BEAUTIFUL new LACES.

We are showing our fall importations of
novelties, consisting in part of Dresden and
Persian Chifonettes, Embroidered Mousselipe
de Sole in new effeets, and 45-inch Chiffon in
black, white, aud c,lors, Toe and $1.0O the
yard-spangle, Pearl, and Iridescent Jet
Allovers, with hands to match. Black and
Ecru Brodiere Anglais, venise, and Bourbon
Nets for Jokes and sleeves, $1.25 to ST the
yard-Brussels Metz SO to ~ inches wide,
45c to 81 90 the yard Also superb line of
Duchess, Real Point, Baruge, yenisc, Point
Lierre, Point Gaze, Point Applique, Point
Flandres, Brussels, Chantilly, and yalen-
ciennes Laces, in all useful widths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

BAPTIST DELEGATEs.--At the regu-
lar business meeting OF the 1st Baptist
Church last night the following named
gentleman were appointed delegates to
the general association which meets in
Petersburg on the 14th inst: R P. W.
Garrett, Jno. I. Nails, Russell Wilkin-
SOD, Nathaniel Boush, and Rev. J. h.
Rut1ar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

DEATH OF MR.. HARRY WEBSTER
Mr.. Harry Webster. a well known and
popular young gentleman of this city,
died at his residence on south Lee
street this morning. The deceased mad
been sufferer from consumption for q
long time. He was nephew of Capt
James F. Webster. He leaves wife
and two children,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

K. OF P.-Mechanics Lodge, No. 8,
K. of P, held its regular weekly meet
ing at Pythian Hall, on north Pitt
street, last night. After the routine
business the lodge was entertained
with the following programmes: AID,
dress, P. G. Richard Rowland; reading,
VIM. Watkins; song. P. G.. Strider; ad-
dress, P. G. Barnett; reading, P. c.
Bontz and Chas. Kell; address, Chas.
Hancock; recitation, G. R. Herbert;
reading, P. c. Evard. A very interest
ing programme will be prepared for
the next meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

SCHOOL BoARD.-At the mo ,thly
meeting of the City School Board last
night all the members were present eA-
cept the Chairman and Mr.. Strauss.
apt. Bryant presided.
Mr.. Vincent reported that the school
louses had been kept in order, and
that some little work had been done
since the last meeting.
The Superintendent reported in favor
of complying with Miss Broadus's re-
quest for wall maps, and maps were or
dered to be furnished for her school
and for such other schools as the Sup
eriutendent thought necessary.
Several bills for supplies, repairs, etc.,
were ordered to be paid.
The Superintendent recommended a
change in the second section of
the fifteenth bylaw, making .S5 in
stead of so as the percentage to be at
tanned by teachers in their examina-
tious for an increase of salary under
that section.
The Superintendent stated that .S5
was the percentage fixed by the State,
and that the salaries of but one of the
present teachers would be affected by
the change; the recommendation was
adopted.
The Superintendent reported that
though he had been informed to the
contrary, he bad ascertained that forty
children, who had secured permits,
were waiting entrance into the various
divisions of Hallowell School; he sug-
gested that some provision be made for
them, but did not see how the Board
at present could afford to open another
school, and he was not yet prepared to
recommend the opening of an addi-
tional school.
The Superintendent reported that
during the past month ne had visited
all the schools and found them in good
condition. The Superintendent stated
that various newspapers had recently
criticised "Barnes's History of the
United States" which was now in use in
some of the schools, he said that when he
recommended the history he knew OF
nothing Objectionable in it, but on close
examination he had found to the con-
trary, and instanced its statement that
John Brown had been tried end hung
for treason, instead OF murder; its &C
count of the battle of Manassas, &c.
He recommended the discontinuance
of the use of the book in the Alexan-
dria schools, and his recommendation
was adopted.
Mr.. Carne offered the following,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That hereafter the board
will adopt no book for the schools
until each member shall have had the
opportunity to examine the same for at
least one week.
The clerk was directed to issue
second permit to Chester Scott, who
had been withdrawn from school.
The request of Miss Markell for the
loan of some old desks was granted.
A communication from G. l.. Pickin
in reference to the use in the school
buildings of the Meyrose fire extin-
guisher, was referred to the committee
on school houses and furniture.
Col. F. l.. Smith was re elected chair
man and Mr.. Hubert Snowden clerk Of
the board for the ensuing year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

RUNAwAY.--A horse attached to a
dog cart driven by Mr., James Cox was
frightened by gravel train on north
Fayette street between twelve and one
o'clock to-day and ran away. When
near Colross the horse collided with q
telegraph pole and threw the cart and
occupants into a ditch. The vehicle
was demolished and one of the occu-
pants received considerable injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

YIN. s. 1.-The sale of tickets for
the play to be given by the Y. NJ. 8. L.
Dramatic Club next Thursday night
promises large crowd. Mr.. 7. F..
Mccarthy will appear that night in &C.
centric comedy, taking the character
of "Uncle Billy Toby" The manage
ment of the stage on that plight will be
under the direction of Mr.. John F.
Dunnington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

NEW SroRE.-The M. SCHUYLER Beef
Company will have for sale at their
new store on King street tomorrow
full supply of all kinds of fine fresh
meats. sailed meats, sausage, &c. Also
ine variety of vegetables, &c. The
public is invited to examine the new
store and stock of goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

WEATHER PRoBAsILrr1Es.-For this
section threatening weather and shaw
ers, probably clearing during Saturday;
easterly winds, shifting to northerly;
slightly cooler Saturday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

THE FAIRFAX COUNTY VorE.-The
official vote in Fairfax county was as
f,llows: Senate, Geo. a. Mushbach
(dem.), 766; o. E. Hine rep }, 2; msjor-
ity, 764. House, Jos. E. Willard
(dem.). TAT; James Seldom Condor
(rep.), IS; majority, 694.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

THE RAoEs-The races at st. Asaph
to-day resulted as follows:
First race, mile.-Siberia wor,
Solomon second, Lakewood third.
Time 1.22.
Second race, mile-Bolivar won,
Philadelphia second, Hippona third.
Time LOO.
Third race, 81 furlongs -Cadiz won,
Little Ralph second, Grassmere third.
Time LA.
Fourth race, mile-Blizzard won,
Frank d second, Washer third. Time
e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Thompson pre-
siding.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
James Peters, colored, charged with
assaulting Berthe Kuhps, was fined SIT,
or given 80 days in Jail.
Wash. Jackson, colored, charged
with aiding Peters to escape, was fined
SIS.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
with rain. Five dodgers were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow at 700; and ssts
500 High water 1921 q. m. and
1858 D. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LDtIrop.
10th, 18th and F Sts.. N. W.
Everything is Here.

Everything that is new, that
is seasonable, and everything
that comnends itself to proper
taste and judgment.
We get promptly and regu-
larly the very latest colors.
conceptions, combinations, and
creations of the cleverest ar
lists of fashions in the old and
new worlds.
This is a great, comprehen-
sive stock, combining high
quality with reasonable prices,
and all thoughtful persons ap-
preciate it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08

An increase of pension has been
granted to Thomas Lucas, of this city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-08
Ladies' and Children's
CLOAKS

in the last two weeks. We do no.
speak egotistically, but we assure you
you have never had the opportunity
examining larger or more complete
assortment. We will speak of them il
detail, q 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 ii
interesting as we'll as profitable to you.