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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15
DRY GOODS.
v God ward & LotbrOp.
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
DRY GOODS
Travelling Equi pments

Our assortment is every
thing that could be desired,
covering everything you could
possibly need for your vaca-
ton trip. We invite you to
inspect the following
Grain Leather Club Bags, 95c, SIPS,
81 As, S1.6O, $1.75, $500 and 1925.
Heavy Leather Dress Suit Cases, So. 25.
Grain Leather Gladstone Bags, SO, $3.50
So 95 and 81 so.
40.inch Iron bound Packing Trunks. 81. 35
Canvas Dress Trunks, $3.50, So, $3.50
1896 and 1928.
Canvas Dress Trunks, S195.
Canvas Dress Trunks, Sc %, s6.75, S7.25
ST. IS and $3.50.
w. & LIS Special Steamer Trunks, $4.95
$3.50, Sc, s6,45, s6.95, $3.50 and S7.95.
Heavy Canvas Telescope Cases, Csc, 75c
95c and S1.00.
Scotch Wool Steamer Rugs, So to SIS.
Shawl Straps, each 1Oc.
Shoulder Straps, each 1Oc.
Name Tags, each &c.
Drinking Cups, leather case, 45c.
Trunks marked free.
strong strap with each trunk.
Fourth floor. 10th st. building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

A QUESTION OF JuRIsDIcrIoN.-NIr.
John Critcher, jr., in a letter to the
Washington Board of Trade, claims
that Alexander Island is part of the
District of Columbia, he believing that
it was at one time an island of the Po-
tomac over which the District is given
jurisdiction by virtue of the fact that it
was to bear rule over all islands in the
river within S ten-mile area. District
Attorney Birney, of Washington says:
81 doubt some whether Mr.. Critcher
has the facts to show to the satisfac:i II
of the courts that the territory il . S
pute was at one time an island. But
we believe ample proofs exist in the
Virginia records. Mr.. Taggart will Sc
cure these and submit them to Mr..
Dickinson, of the Attorney Generals
office, who will probably prepare bill
in equity to bring the question before
the United States Supreme Court, where
it must be heard"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

EPISCOPAL CoUNCIL.-The council of
the Episcopal Church of the diocese of
Virginia, which met in Charlottesville
this morning, is notable as being the
hundredth of those actually held.
Appropriate services took place to-day
commemorative of this fact. Bishop
White presided and the opening
sermon was. delivered by Rev. w. NJ.
Clark. Among the most important mat
tiers of business will be the election OF
delegates to the next General Conven-
ton. 1t is remarkable that owing TO
the division of the old diocese, the ele-
walton of DIR. Newton to the episcopate
and the death of DR.. Nelson, new list
of clerical delegates will have to be
elected. There is only one old lay del
egate, Mr.. Joseph Bryan, of Richmond.
Three new ones of this order must also
be elected, as it is probable Mr.. Bryan
will be chosen to serve again. Revs. ID !.
SITTER, P. P. Phillips and G. E. Ball, of
this city are in attendance upon the
council,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

THE ODD FELLOWS fair, given by
Canton Alexandria, was largely attend.
ed again last night, every person pres
ent spending a pleasant evening. The
music and dancing was enjoyed by
both young and old. Among the many
attractions for tonight will be the cele-
brated Leonardo Quartette, singing
some of their new and comic songs. A
large number of visitors from Washing
ton will also be present. The articles
to be voted for are lady's gold watch,
diamond ring, breech.loading gun and
outfit, P. M. uniform, gold-headed um-
brella, I. o. O. F. Encampment pin,
and P. NJ. pin. There is also hand
some silver tea service and gentle.
mans bicycle to be ratified. Music and
dancing again tonight. Ladies admit
ted free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

THE RACES There was good attendan CO
at St. Asaph to-day and fifteen bookmakers
DID business. The races resulted as follows:
= First race, 8 furlongs-Fredericks won.
Reynara second, Some More third. Time,
Second race, one-half mile-Mural won,
eharma second, Creosote third, Time, .511s.
a Jockey known as "Duchy" was thrown
IN the third race and badly hurt.
Judge Bartlett, of Brooklyn, on Monday
granted an attachment for 81 ,203 against the
Virginia Jockey Club in favor of Hugh D
Mcintyre, of Brooklyn, who was secretary of
the club until recently. The amount repre-
sents So, 800 for services as secretary and for
overseeing the race track at st. Asaph be-
tween July 1, 1894. and May 4, 1895, and
VI BOB on an assignt claim of the New jersey
Jockey Club for 1,6US chairs and other arti-
cles sold to the frst-named club in October.
1894, at Brooklyn. The attachment was
served on the Western Union Company in
Newl York to hold any money in its hands be.
longing to the club.
When Mr.. ]. NJ Hill was asked to-day
about Mr.. McIntyre's suit he said no papers
had been served on him, and that if they
were he would give bond and the club would
contest the claim. He said he was surprised
to hear of Mr.. McIntyre's suit against the
club
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15
suit with the attorney concerning the

~--S 'ASAA Wv ~tpOi Ivy NOHSCi LILLE tllO
matter.
The boards having convened in joint
convention to proceed with the election
of q City Engineer,
The report of the examiners certify
ing that Mr. e. G. Dunn was qualified
for the position was read. No men
ton of Me,srs. Corse and Watkins, the
other candidates examined, was made
in the report.
Mr.. McCuen asked if no statement of
the relative standing Of candidates was
to ha made.
Mr.. Cation thought this report should
STOW the names of all the applicants
and their per ceDtage in the examins-
ton. This would be held by many as
an attempt to force single candidate
upon the Council. For himself he ex-
pected to vote for Mr.. Dunn, but he
was not willing 10 see the precedent
set.
Mr.. Burke explained that only one
candidate passed the examination, and
that the report was just what the ordi-
nance required to be made.
Mr.. Cation moved to postpone the
election until the next meeting.
Mr.. Snowden called the attention of
Council to the fact that last November
he had opposed the civil service clause
of The ordinance. Now the very men =
bers who favored the section said it
was farce. He believed such exan,i-
nations amounted to nothing. The
committee had, however, made the ex-
act kind of report that the Council had
told them to make.
Mr.. Evans said this report in the
shape in which it was made gave the
community chance to say that there
had been trick to force one man upon
Council. He did not think this should
be permitted.
Mr.. Snowden stated that trick was
impossible. All these gentlemen were
honorable men and had no other
knowledge of the candidates than that
which they acquired at the examination.
1t was very plain that the other candi-
dates had not passed the examination,
and that the examiners had determin-
ed to make no mention of this fact.
Mr. Sweeney had told Council when
the question of civil service was up how
it would result and the result has justi-
fed him. He had expected 10 vote for
Mr.. Dunn, but was sure that this coms
munity would not be content with d
report which gave no information as to
the relative standing of the candidates.
Mr.. Snowden was sure that the inior-
nation on the subject could readily be
obtained. The commission had from
the kindest feelings towards all parties
confined their report to what the law
required them to do, and there was
only one course to be pursued and that
was to ballot tonight for the candidate
as provided by the ordinance.
Mr.. Fannon and MIR. McCuen said
that they had intended to vote for Mr..
Dunn, but under the circumstances
they would not vote at all.
The Chair replied that members had
that privilege provided Council saw fit
to grant it.
On motion the chair cast the ballot
for Mr.. Dunn as City Engineer and he
was declared elected.
Vacances were filed in the Board of
Trustees of the Alexandria Infirmary.
The convention dissolved and the
board adjourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

Y. NJ. S. LA large number of
members were in attendance at the
meeting ofthe Young Mems Sodality
Lyceum last night. The musical and
literary programme contained many
fine numbers, each being admirably
rendered. These entertaining meet
ings, which are held twice q month,
are progressing rapidly towards the
cultivation of the musical and literary
talent in the Lyceum. The members
will endeavor to produce a fine play
soon with cast that will reflect credit
upon the talent in this organiza-
ton. The Lyceum has also organized
a baseball club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

THE CONCERT and drama rendered
at Sarepta Hall last night was attended
by an appreciative audience all of
whom enjoyed the performance. The
drama, "The Turquoise Set," was well
rendered, as was also the musical part
of the programme. Miss Anita Cluss
rendered several harp solos in admiral
STYLE. Miss Daisy B. Harrison's recita-
tions and statue posing were good and
Miss Clara Flint sang delightfully."-.
The Mandolin Club took prominent
part in the entertainment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

* AllXANDtdAN IN TSOUBLE-A
,atber clever game WIS pracliced
mon Mr.. Fret II Cole, the jeweler at
No. 100 Seventh street Washington,
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon, by
s,ylishly dress Young man who gave
nj. name rs Water L. Kidwell. The
corsidera'iou Involved was beautiful
cold ring with . rose diamond setting,
Which Mr.. C,le offered to sell the
Young man fer $l66. Kidwell after
ra,ering the wolry store was
shown several valuable lings. He
aid it was his intention to purchase
one as an engagement ring for his affi-
ancei, Miss Emma Martin, who, he
added, resided in New York city. He
was struck with the beauty of the rose
set diamond ring which Cole told him
he would sell Tor Sl66. Kidwell then
left the store saying be would return
At later hour and purchase the ring.
About o'clock-he came back and said
he was prepared to take it. He pro-
duced a small wooden box about five
inches square on which was stamped:
"R. NJ. & L. Friedlander, wholesale
and retail jewellers, 80 Maiden Lane.
New York" Turning to Mr.. Cole
Kidwell said: "Just pack the ring
snugly in that box so it will not be in
jured while being transported by ex-
press to my inteuded wife in New
York" Mir. Cole did as directed,
wrapping the ring carefully in tissue
paper, and then placed it in the box,
which has a slide top. After closing
the receptacle kidwell produced
sheet of white paper for wrapper, on
which he had marked Miss Emma Mar
tins name and address in New York.
This he showed to the jeweler as an
evidence of good faith. Kidwell then
announced that he would have to pay
for the ring with a check on the bank
Of the Washington Loan and Trust
Company. Mr. Cole, however, de-
clined to accept check from Kidwell,
As he was a stranger. During the con-
yersaton Kidwell had managed to slip
the box containing the ring into his
coat pocket, and produced another box
exactly like the first one in every
particular, even to the stamp OF
K VI. Il l.. Fricdlander. Placing the
empty box on the counter, Kidweli
Very we'll. If you will not cash the
check, Just mold the box and ring until
90 around the corner and get a friel d
OF mine to cash it for me-" With this
Kidwell started out of the door. As
quick as a flash a suspicion crossed
Jeweler Coles mind that something
was wrong. He broke open the box.
1t was empty, save few sheets OF
crumpled tissue paper. Hatless and
excited he ran out of the front door
and spied Kidwell, who was walking
brislilv down Seventh street. Cole no
Iiied policeman and Kidwell was ar
rested. When seen in his cell he said
81 it had not been for the race tracks
anu the money | lost there | would not
now be behind these bars" kidwell
lives in this city and he is married, his
wife being an Alexandrian. He was
for several years in the employ of the
Southern Railway Company as clerk.
Kidwell's family in this city are much
distressed over the occurrence, and say
it has been exaggerated by the news
papers. They also assert that of late
his mind has been absorbed by the
races which he has been attending al
most daily, and that he has not been in
his normal condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15
Special Sale Of Flowers.

An Importers Samples, purchased at an ex-
ceedingly low price. New and exquis' tely
beautiful things, very fine and of every fash
enable color, kind, and size. Sprays of Roses,
Wrcaths of Field Flowers, Margueritcs, Silk,
Satin, and Velvet Shaded Roses, with rch
foliage and rubber stems, Corn Flowers,
Chry santhemums, and various others The
prices are extraordinarily low.
25c, Soc 75c, and 81 Bunch.
(AIillinery store....2d foor.."..2d annex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15
Unusual Prices

ON HIGH GRADE SILK WAISTS
We bought them in way that allows us
to sell them for less than the cost of manu-
featuring. They have been divided into four
lots and marked as follows:
S3.49, S4.6S, So and $3.50 Each.
Every garment is fresh and new, AID the
designs, styles, and colorings arc this seasons
choicest and best. We consider this the BET t
Offering We have ever made in our Ready
made Garment Department
Third floor. ........ .........10th st buildiug.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

To PREVENT Lo1TERING Among
the papers introduced in the City Coun-
Gil last night Was an ordinance to pre-
vent loafug, &C., in front of any public
building and smoking in front of
churches while congregations are enter
ing or leaving such places. A fine of
one dollar will be imposed upon all
who violate the statute. The ordinance
was referred to the committee on gen.
eral laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

Secretary Herbert has writtena letter
to Admiral Meade asking an explana-
ton of the Admiral's reported utter
ances in newspaper interview. 1t is
stated officially at the department that
Admiral Meade has replied, declining
to answer. Secretary Herbert yester-
day gave out an official statement of
the case of Admiral Meade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

Personalities Slaughter, of Fau
quier, is visiting Miss Cochran, on AL
fred street.
Mr.. Chas. S. Taylor and daughter
spent several days this week at Mrs. E.
5. DOWNSTAIRS, in Berryville.
MIR. Robert Portner and family have
gone from Washington to their home
IN Manassas to spend the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15
@ GOODS DELIVERED IN ALgs
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W,
WAsH1NGToN. D. C.

fered the entire property of the COM
pany at public auction at the Philadel
phia exchange. The property was
bought by bingham B. Morris op be-
half of the reorganization committee
for 100000, the amount of the bond
Indebtedness, Mr.. Morris being the
only bidder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

In accordance with the plan of re-or-
ganization, the receivers of the Penn
sylvania Steel Co.. which concern holds
all of the stock of the Maryland
Steel Company, this afternoon of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15

,1HsR PRoBABIL1riEs.-For this
citu lae l. c.-n';s weather to-day fair
....1.t ncr,i III c.oudiress Thursday;
,,t ri>.ag ,visinic; uorthwesterly
. hr- a.uit!,' S,..ftti-r-N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow at 4:52 and se's
~ Hi IN water lilo n. M. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15
SPECIAL BARGAIN SALE
NJ A1'''TINGS.

Just in season for making your summer
arrangements in regard to mattings to re-
place the carpets. We place on sale these
extraordinary values, the best ever offered.
A line of fine inserted white Japanese
mattings have been held by us and other
houses in the market as an extra bargain at
zoe. For this sale sc per yard, or S. for
40 yards
Six patternslfne China jointless mattings
Our price has been Zoe per yard, considered
an extra value. For this sale l5c a yard, or
Sc per piece 40 yards.
Five patterns superior jointless China
mattings. Prices have been Csc per yard
or So by the piece. For this sale price zoe
per yard, $3.50 a piece
Any pattern in fine cotton warp mating,
including all our fine inlaids, at $50 by the
piece.
A few pieces Of heavy Japanese jointless
mattings at SIS per piece.
Extra fine China jointless mating at from
SO to $l2 per piece.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-15
CITY COUNCIL.

Apart from the election of City En-
neer and the passage of an ordinance
L ducing the price of gas to Sl.4O per
thousand feet, there WAS but little bust.
ness of general interest transacted by
tue City Council last night.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
The Aldermen were not in a loqua-
cious humor, and through considerable
business was tranacted there was no
debate.
Mr.. Davis introduced resolution pro-
Niding for the extension of thePitt street
ever up Pendleton street to Washing.
ton and north on the latter street to
Wythe and south to Oronoco. He said
il was work which was imperative,
there having been five washouts on
Monday night in that neighborhood
which could have been avoided with
proper drainage. BE described the
geography of the locality and told of
the damage which had been done and
which was likely to be done every time
there was heavy rain. Mr.. Davis
said five residents of the locality had
signiGed their eagerness to tap the
sewer when it shall have been con-
structed.
The resolution was referred to the
committee on streets.
Mr.. Leadbeater presented commu-
nicatiou from P F. German, Tax Col
lector, asking for certain improvements
in his office in the City Hall building,
and introduced au order appropriating
S120 for the work suggested. Mr..
Leadbeater thought the collectors
suggestions were practical. At certain
times there was considerable money in
his office and there should be proper
safe guards. There should, by all
means, he thought, be counter and q
wire screen in the room.
Mr.. Burke scquiesced in the facts
stated by Mr.. Leadbeater, and the or
der was adopted.
No other business occasioned debate
and at half past niue o'clock the AL
dermen entered the chamber of the
Common Council for the purpose of
participating in the election OF a City
Engineer and upon their return adj
journed.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-17
SANFORD TlNSMITH DEAD.
Found i'll His House Early Yesterday
Morning.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.J

Sanford, October 16.-The dead body
of Joseph N. Clough was found in his
kitchen at about o'clock this morning.
The barking Of his dog attracted his
fathers attention and when the old gen.
tleman went to let the animal out he
discovered the dead body Of his son ly-
ing on the floor with his head in close
proximity to the stove. He called DR..
Braglon, who performed an examination,
finding that the man had died from a
stroke OF apoplexy, but as no one was
present when death occurred, it was con-
sidered best to summon Coroner Charles
f. Moulton of Sanford who, on viewing
the remains, and hearing the decision of
the physician, rendered "a verdict in &C.
cordance Herewith.
JosephEN. Clough.swas born in Maiden,
Mass, November IA, 1S4S. He had been
O resident of Springvale for 43 years. He
was q tinsmith by trade and had been
working. for Prescott Emery. He left the
house at 615 this morning and started
for Sanford, but it is supposed that be-
ing taken Ill on the way, turned back.
He was seen by several persons just be-
fore he entered the house. Joel Kicker
was the last person to see him alive.
His wife died five years ago and since
then be has lived alone in the rear of his
father house. Funeral Friday.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-17
THE ALASKA SEALS.
Gov. sheakley Says They Must Have More
Protection.

Washington, October 16.--James Sbeak-
ley, governor of Alaska, in his annual
report to the Secretary of the interior.
says that the claims of the Canadians
and the British that the excessive kill
ing of seal on land is the cause of the
depletion is disproved by the statistics.
He says that on the rookeries now there
are many malo seals, where females are
scarce. The diminutjon is due directly,
he asserts to the killing at sea, where no
discrimination can, be made as to the sex
of the seal. He says that better protec-
tion must be granted them than is afford
ed by the Paris tribunal, and that the
sohooners have not been able to make
the usual catches this season, thescatoh
of the Brisish vessels being not over 200
per vessel
Upon the subject-of the Alaskan boun..
Diary the governor says: The people OF
Alaska over the whole country expect
and believe that the government OF the
United States will defend and maintain
our right to all the territory included
within the boundary line fixed and agreed
upon by treaty made between Great Brit
ain and Russia in 1926, and acquiesced in
for nearly three-quarters of century
without question or dispute.
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-17
saEw DuRRANTI is IRRITABLE.
The Intense strsin of the Long Trial is
Telling.

San Francisco, October Is 16--Attorney
Deuprey. the leading counsel for Durrant
lis still confined to his bed with rheuma-
tisln. In the meantime, Theodore
Durrant remains in his cell, never
leaving it for. the customary exercising in
the corridors. It is said that he is be-
coming exceedingly irritable. Since he
finished his testimony in Judge Murphy's
court the defendant has lost considerable
vivacity, and, instead of being careless
and Indifferent, he is serious and
troubled.
Attorney Dickinson, for Durrant, re-
marked that he thought the defense
would be able to put in the rest OF its
testimony in two days or less. Then the
prosecution VIII put in its witnesses in
rebuttal District Attorney Barnes says
he will handle them rapidly, hut Dickin-
son is preparing Ito cross-questlon wit
nesses at length, and on that account it
need create no surprise if another week
is devoted to the work of taking
testimony.
Although Captain of Detectives Lees is
busily engaged in the trial of Durrant for
the murder of Blanche Lamont, he is nos
overlooking the Minnie Williams case,
but is still gathering evidence to be used
when the trial OF that case is begun.
MANY think that in the event the prisoner
is convicted of the killing of Blanche La
mont, he will not be put on trial for the
murder of Minnie Williams. Captain
Lees and the District Attorney have
made up their minds, however, to press
both cases. just how soon the second
trial will begin has not been determined,
as date for the hearing has not been
The Portland daily press., 1895-10-17
A HUMAN FlEND
Set Fire to Blast and Tried to K:n the
Workmen.

Boston, October 16.-Carmino Bertalto,
an Italian, was held today in the
Brighton District court, charged with at
tempted murder Bertalto was one OF a
gang of Italians, employed on the Com
monwealth avenue extension, who struck
recently because Of the removal of fore
man. New men were employed, and it is
alleged that Monday afternoon Bartelto
was seen to light slow match of blast,
near which fifteen men were working,
and then run away. The man who saw
the act succeeded in warning all the men
who got away in season not to be injured
by the explosion of half pound of dyna-
mite in the blast, enough to have killed
or manned them all.