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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

SUDDEN DEATHs.-A young colored
woman named Alice Johnson was in
the station house this morning charged
with assaultipg colored man with a
stone. Her father, David Roy, an
elderly man, who has been he'd
carrier in this city for some time, had
appeared also in order to pay whatever
fiue should be assessed. The old man
was about to enter the south door in
Market alley in order to reach the
court room when he fell in what was
supposed to be q fit. He was picked
up and taken inside on the first floor OF
the station house, it being supposed be
would soon revive, but the pallor OF
death set in immediately, and in a few
minutes time he had ceased to breath.
His daughter, who was in an upper
room, became frantic when the sad
things were brought to her, and when
conducted into the dock the Mayor
dismissed the charge which had been
brought against her. The body of her
father was subsequently removed to
Mr.. Demaine'a undertaking establish
ment. Roy had been sufferer from
heart disease for some time, and it is
supposed the haste he used in proceed
ing to the station house precipitated
his death. 1t is thought an inquest
will be held over the remains to night
by the Coroner provided such course
should be deemed necessary.
Henry Wilkerson, colored, died sud-
denly at his home on Franklin street,
between Lee and Fairfax, this morning.
He had been to a neighboring store and
soon after reaching home fell to the
floor and died in few minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

THE INFIRMARY.-The following do
nations TO the Alexandria Infirmsry
have been thankfully received: Milk,
Mrs NJ. j. Carin and Mr.. Hootf Daily,
Mrs. Darling and Mr.. Judson Baker;
Medicines, Messrs. Reid and Carnic,
Dss. Brown, purvis, Klipstein, Howard,
and Slaughter; ice cream, Mr.. Shuman
weekly; meat, Mr.. Oscar Baegett; car
pet and lounge, a friend; cake and
fruit, Mrs X. U. Taylor; painting for
Chidren's Ward, a friend; old linen, a
friend; doilies, Miss Mamie Davis and
Mrs. c. II. Summeryille, Haymarkei;
pointing up and plastering wall in
Children's Ward, Mr.. Worth Hulfisb;
repairing inlirmary clocks, Messrs. Ac-
ton x Co; S25, Fern Leaf Social Club
per Times; repairing locks and instru-
ments, Mr.. Ayers; books, papers and
magazines, Mrs. NJ. ]. Carlin, MIS-.
BIookes Rev. F. Y. Mccarthy, Miss Bet
lie Keys, Miss Weadop, Mrs. Snowden,
Miss Greeuough, Miss Grace Padgett,
Mrs Burke, Miss Marbury, Mrs. Hes
selus Smith, GAZETTE and Times
daily, Southern Uwchmaa weekly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE.-There
was another wei. attended meeting of
the Business Mems League last night
and the proceedings were of an earnest
nature.
Messrs. R. W. Arnold, Morgan H.
Beach, c. G. Lennon, John Ahern &
Co.. Warfeld & Hall, R. G. Acton &
Co, L. Shuman, E. L. Allen and J. K.
NJ. Norton had their names added to
the roll.
Mr.. w. B. Smoot, of the committee
which visited Richmond to protest
against the passage of the insurance
bin which had been introduced in the
Legislature, reported that the commit
tee had reached the city too late, the
bill having already been passed and
signed by the Governor. He said,
however, that Senator Mushbach had
prepared q bill repeating it, which
would probably come up today. Mr..
Mushbach was confident it would pass.
Mr.. ]. c. Smoot, of the banquet
committee, reported that everything
was moving satisfactorily and that the
banquet would be prepared on the
evening specified.
Mr.. Thos. Waters, of the committee
appointed to draft an insurance bill
embodyiug the wishes Of the league.
reported progress. 1t was stated that
meeting of the committee would be
held as soon as possible in order that
the bill could be finished and sent to
the Legislative.
Attention was called to the fact that
the Southern Foundry and Machine
Company of Fredericksburg were con-
templating-removipg their plant, and
after some discussion it WAS decided
that the secretary telegraph to those
parties and invite their attention to AL
exandra as a suitable place to come.
A committee consisting of Messrs. M.
B. Harlow, Charles King and W. B.
Smoot, was also appointed to take
charge of the matter and if necessary
to 20 10 Fredericksburg and have u
personal interview with the represent
atives of the company.
1t was ordered that the President
lease the two rooms in the rear of the
one now used by the league, in order
that they may have use of the entire
second floor.
Some discussion followed in regard
to the approaching banquet and the
tax bill now before the Legislature, af-
ter which the meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

Took AN OVERDOSE OF THE DRUG
Mr.. John D. Purcell, a well-known
young gentleman of this city, took an
overdose of a drug he had been using
this morning at his home Oh upper
Prince street. Drs. Gibson and 0'Brien
were summoned and by the prompt
use of the proper means soon Brought
him out of danger. Mr.. Purcell has
beeD indisposed for some time, and it
is supposed that at a time when his
sufferings were acute he was prompted
to the act, whether with suicidal intent
or not is not stated by the family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
this morning:
Peter WaDzer, colored, arrested by
Officer Howson for interfering with an
officer, was fined SIS.
Daniel Sims, colored, arrested by Of
icer Lyles for fighting and carrying
concealed weapons, was fined $25.
Dennis Carter, colored, arrested by
Officer Davis for fighting, was dis
missed.
Randolph Butler, colored, arrested by
Officers TIGER and Sherwood for as
saulting and beating Tom Blackburn,
colored, was fined IS.
Three young men, charged with dis.
orderly conduct, were dismissed with a
reprimand.
Alice Johnson, colored, charged with
assault, was dismissed.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cool. Four prisoners and fourteen
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

New YoRK Feb. 11.-Flour-state and
Western quiet, steady and unchanged. Rye
Flour steady and quiet; superfne 81 4Oa
2 95. Whoat-No 2 red opened firm and
advanced 1sc; steady and moderately active;
Mar 741ha74a. Bye nominal. Corn--No 2
quiet; 4assc lower; Feb 1858. Oats-No
2 dull and steady; Feb 251s; May 259s
State 261ha29 Western 25lha28. Pork dull
and easy mess $40 75a11 20. Lard quiet
and stesdy; steam rendered So 30.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

THE CARROLL INSTITUTE MIN
sTRELs, who will appear at the New
Opera House on Friday evening, are
we'll spoken of by the Washington
press, in which city they recently gave
G performance. The Post of that city
in speaking of recent performance
says: Among those occupying boxes
were numerous distinguished diplo-
mats. 1t was altogether an audience
of the notable and cultured people of
Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

ROBINSON ENDoRsED.-One of vbe
largest republican meetings held in this
city for number of years was held at
Shiloh Baptist Church hall last night.
Speeches were made by DR.. G. B. Pur-
Wis, Prof. ]. w. Coles and Adj. W. G.
Payne. Then Magnus L. Robinson ap-
peared and announced himself a can.
didate for delegate to the ma ional
convention and was greeted with ap'
plause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

BALTIMORE Feb. 11.-Flour quiet Wheat
dull; No 2 red spot and Feb 73As74 /;
May 73s73A; southern wheat by sample rs
1914 do on grade 72a75. Corn easy mixed
spot and Feb 33a331s; Mar 33asa331s April
34a34A; Nay 35Asa35Aa steamer mixed
31Aa3lHs; southern white corn 33s34
Oats strong; No 2 white Western %; No 2
miIed do 26. Bye frmer; No 2 44a45 for
nearby. and 46s47 for Western. Hay steady
good to choice timothy SIG 90 asked. Coffee
quiet at 1914. Other articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

Our people are growing more and
more in the habit of looking to l..
Stabler & Co., druggists, for the latest
and best of everything in the drug
line. They sell Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, famous for its cures of bad
colds, Group and whooping cough.
When in need of such a medicine give
this remedy q trial and you will be
more than pleased with the result. :,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

DEATH OF A CHILD.-Gabriel Jones,
the two-year-old son of DR.. and Mrs.
7. Marshall Jones, died last night after
short illness. Gabriel was bright
aud interesting child and it will be re-
membered took the prize mt the baby
show at the Grange Camp Exhibition
about q year ago. pr. and Mrs. Jones
have the sincere sympathy of host of
friends in their bereavement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

CORPORATION CouRT.-Judge J. K. AL.
Norton presiding.-Jas. ]. McNally
qualified to practice law in this court.
Underwood ys. Hellmap; injunction
to restrain plaintiff from selling oil in
this city; injunction granted and bond
fixed at $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

COUNTY SUPERvISORS.-The county
supervisors met TO day and large
number of citizens of the county were
present at the meeting.
A number of accounts were audited.
Treasury Wibirt submitted his month
ly financial statement which was order
ell to be fled.
The question of putting in force o
county dog tax law was discussed at
length in which number of citizens,
both white and colored, took part. A
number of the speakers opposed dog
tax. Finally action on resolution
fixing the tax at so cents on male dogs
aud 81 on female dogs was postponed
till next Friday.
The written opinion of Acting Com
monwealth's Attorney Marbury, which
had been requested, on the considera-
ton of the account of Fl. 81. Young,
County Clerk, which account had been
questioned by the Citizens League, was
read and ordered to be filed, together
with Mr.. Young's account, which was
allowed. Mr.. Marbury held that the
Supervisors could make the allowance
for extra labor performed by Mr. Young
and the Supervisors to-day adopted
resolution endorsing and commencing
Mr.. Young's zeal and efficient manage
ment of the Clerks Office.
After recess the question of opening
Frazier avenue, proposed public road
in Jefferson district, connecting Mount
Vernon Avenue with the Mount Yer
non Railroad, was discussed.
The following was adopted: Resolved that
Mr.. Duncan be authorized to open Frazier
avenue when in his judgment the condition
of the district road funds and the needs OF the
other public roads will permit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

FUNERAL.-The funeral of Mrs. Jane
Thomas took place this evening from
her late residence on south Fairfax
street and was attended by many
friends of the family of the deceased.
The services were conducted by Rev5.
|. I. Williams and P. P. Phillips and
Athe pallbearers werel Messrs. Edgss
SMarfeld, S. c. Boush, Geo. <McBurneyiI
AE. ]. Da 'aon, r. 81. Havener and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11
Vegetarians say
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. Feb. 11.-Stocks were weak
and lower this morning under heavy sales to
reslize profits. The greatest pressure to soil
was in the industrials and Baltimore and Ohio.
The last named dropped five to 80. Specula
ton at IL o'clock was steady at the recovery
noted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABIITIEs.-For this
section fair and col :er tonight; Wednesday
fair; northwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

ATAMEETING OF the Directors Of tho
n ALEXANDRIA INSURANCE COM
PANY held February 9Th, 1880, q DiEl-
DEND OF 4 PER CENT.O $ per sha5s
was declared, payable on ana after FEBRu:
AIRY 18th, 1886.
feb10 ct GEO. WISE Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

BALTIMORE. Feb. 11.-virginis Century
61a61$s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

General RoaGiaster J. A. Dodson. of the
khera Railway, and Superintendent Lum,
idge and restles, will remove their offices
n Washington to Atlanta as soon IS the
8hsfers can b made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11
Girls Winter Clothing

Is very low priced now that the end of
the season is drawing near.
Stylish Navy Blue Boucle Cloth
Jackets, Franklin 'front.' Now.....S425
Kersey Cloth Jackets, navy and
black, double breasted. Now......$5.O 90
Navy, Black, and Mixed Cloth
Jackets, some double breasted,
others franklin front Now....$7. so
Mixed and Plain Cloth Gretchens.
......."Po.OO
Navy and Black Boucle Cloth
Jackets, velvet piping, flare collar,
double breasted. Now................$7. 80
Norfolk Suits, stylish mixed
cloths, full wide skirt. Now.........$1.9 90
Mixed and Plain Cloth Dresses,
extra full. Now"...... ............."."S1.95
India Linon Guimpes, tuck yoke. .25c
Same in size 10 and ~ years, each SEE
Third floor, ........llth st. building,)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11
By O'Neal & Lunt, Auctionoers.
EOR SALE-VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
IL IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

T. IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA,
ist. ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND with
the BRICK DWELLING thereon, on the
west side of Columbus street, between King
and Prince streets, which was the residence
of the late B. F. Price at the time of his
death.
2nd TWO TENEM ENT5 AND LOTS OF
GROUND, each house frame, on the north
side of Wolfe street. between Pitt and st
Asaph streets.
FRAME TRNEMENTS thereon on the west
side of Pitt street, between Wolfe and Duke
streets, and which will be sold in two separate
parcels if desired.
By virtue Of the power conferred upon me
by the heirs at law of B. F. Price, late of the
city of Alexandria, in the State Of Virginia,
deceased will offer for sale, at public auc-
tion at the Royal street entrance to the Mar
ket Building, in the said city, on
SATURDAY,
the 7th day of March, 1896,
at ~ M, ALL THE REAL ESTATE within
said city of Alexandria, Va, of which said B.
F. Price, died seized, to wit and described as
above.
Terms of Sale: One.third (1s) of the pur-
chase money in cash, and the residue in two
equal payments at and ID months from the
day of sale, and the deferred payments to
bear interest from the day of sale and to be
secured by deed of trust on the property
A diagram showing metes and bounds of
the property, can be seen by calling on the
subscriber.
ISAAC EICHBERG,
Trustee.
And on SATURDAY, the 7th day of March,
I will proceed to sell at public auction TEN
(1O) SHARES OF STOCK of the Alexandra
Insurance Company ofwhich B. F. Price decd
possessed.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
ISAAC ETCHBERG,
Administrator OF the late B. F. Price, de-
deceased. feh12 cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11

Our stock taking and have selected many art-
tces close out before the regular spring trade sets in
large line of Gnghams, Lawns Jaconets and Organdes
were IL re and 15c for this sale &c.
A large line of full yard-wde Percals choice patterns
but good 1oc; for this sale SC.
Some striped Muslns suitable for curtains formerly 1oc
now sc.
Extra values in Check Nansoos &C. &c. Ioc 12c upto
These are fine imported goods.
choice line of Dress Shirts pique and fancy linen fronts
regular SIPS value; for this sale 75c.
of full regular fast black Half Hose Hemsdor dye
for this sale 1oc
Special values in Half Hose, regular a5c goods for
this sale nc, or $3.50 dozen, fast black and tan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-11
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A musical and literary entertainment
will be held at Trinity M. E. Church
tomorrow night.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-07-11
100 MINERS PERISH
BURIED BY A CAVE.IN IN A
PENNSYLVANIA SHAFT,
Almost No Hope That Any Of tho Victims
Escaped Nearly Instant Dcath--The
Collapse Accompanied by u Terrific
shock-The Mine Long In Danger

wILkEsBARRE, Pa, June 80. While
ninety miners were at work In the
Red Ash vein Of the Twin shaft at
Pittston about 3 o'clock yesterday
morning, the roof cavcd In and II is
believed all of the men perished.
About forty OF the imprisoned men
were English-spcaking miners, the
others foreigners.
Thirty Polandcrs and Huns were en-
tomocd, and it is thought the tctal
number OF bodies in the mine will
reach 100.
The men were at work propping up
the roof when the fall occurred. The
alarm was Immediately given by the
ringing Of the fire bells. and rescuers
were put TO work without delay. At
o'clock yesterday afternoon the first
bodies were found in the slope some
distance from the place where th @
men had been working. More than
two-thirds of the victims were mar.
ried men. Among them were Acting
Mayor Langan, who was inside super
iutendent of the mine, and ]. II. Ly.
mott, "a ward councilman.
A conference of prominent mine
superintendents from all over the
Wyoming valley was held last night
und the situation in the mine was dis
cusscd. The conclusion was reached
that to prevent further loss of life the
work of rescue must proceed with
care. IL is also the una animous belief
OF the superintendents that the mine
Is now "a tomb and that IL will be some
days before the rescuers reach the
bodies
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-07-11

A correspondent says that Australia
is paradise for tramps. They COM
prise about one-Quarter of the popula-
tion, and spend their life travelling
from one little colony or station. as It
is called, to another. The name sun
dover is applied to them for the reason
that the suns setting is a signal for
their coming. The stations being so
far apart-twenty or thirty miles. OF
even more-the people have not the
heart to send them adrift to the bush
to go hungry for the night, and they
are recognized as necessary evil. The
well-to-do farmers have usually n
travellers hut" and regular rations
are served out To these wayfarers, n
pound of the inevitable mutton. a pan
nikin or dipper of -four, the water bag
reflled and bunk for the night.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-07-11

FERTILE SPRINGS, Mo, July H.
When the Democratic convention (,
name a candidate for Judge of the
Kansas City court OF appeals met a,
noon Judge Halliburton, who wa,
made temporary chairman, with j. W.
Zeverly as secretary, spoke briefly
When he mentioned Bland's name
there was loud applause. The tempo
rary organization was quickly made
permanent and the formal convention
committees were dispensed with. d.
c. Allen of Liberty, on behalf oi
Judge Broaddus. announced tina,
Broaddus had withdrawn. and Wasl
Adams OF Kansas City nominated
Judge Ellison, who was declared the
nominee by acclamation just twelve
minutes after the convention Assem-
blcd.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-07-11
AN ENGLISH PAPER.
Urees the British 20 he Pair Toward
the 1;ccrs.


The Dutch stock is, we know. sturdy
and enduring-so sturdy and so endur-
ing that TO this hour the descendants
Of the Dutch who settled In New YORK
are conscious OF n shade OF difference
between them and New Englanders ana
regard that difference with certain sell
esteem. says the Spectator.
They are, they think. not only more
solid but better principled than 'he
families around them. Nevertheiess'
the extraordinary. TO us we VIII frank
~ confess unaccountable, absorpins
force of the English has given them the
controlling power In New York. as III
all America north of Mexico. and IN
spite of the vastness of modern emigra-
tions that power will probably always
remain In their hands. A new type OF
man arises. distintively American, but
1t is as vain to say that he IL not IN
all essentials English as to say that the
Saxon at home has not prevailed over
every other element In the population.
We expect to see the process repeated
In South Africa. but we can see no
reason why II should not be peaceiui
or why, when the united dominion u
formed, as 1t will be formed the diner
ent states should all enter II on eNactiy
the same conditions. Scotland does not
live under our laws nor in Germany
have Bavaria and Wurtemperg precise
ly the same position. What the BRUSH
people have To- do Is to see that ,he
history of the new people when Is ne
ing born and which is already tainted
by the presence of black race ana the
ilerceness which is generated IN the
dominant caste by black resistance
should not be further tainted ei'ner
by militarism or by pecuniary corrup-
ton. There has beer too much Nlo-
lence, sometimes Just, sometimes uh-
just, in the history of South Africa
and If the British people is TO extehu
Its sovereign protection over the whoie
region-as 1t did virtually when 1t re-
solved to forbid German troops to lano
in Delagoa bay--it must extend aiso
the Pax Britannica, the regime OF law
instead of willfulness. under which ma
tions grow serenely up to their destined
height. The Beers must be persuaded
or compelled to accept that regime Jus'
as much as the English and the natives
but they do not seem unwilling; they
have behaved during the recent occur
rences In a more than civilized manner
and II they are willing there Is no rea-
son why, within the regions given them
by treaty, they should be prematurely
or roughly deprived of their ascend
cncy. II will depart in good time, as
the ascendency of the ten-pounders
within these islands did.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-07-11
Grand Excursion To Buffalo July 9th
and 9th.

The National Educational Associa
ton will hold its next annual meeting
IN Buffalo, and the Michigan Central
1.-The Niagara Falls Route has made
rate of one fare for the round trim
plus 81. 90, association membership fee
Send stamp for Notes for Teachers
containing valuable information rcla-
live to Buffalo and Niagara Falls and
10 cents for u summer note book, fully
descriptive and profuscly illustrated
of the Summer Resorts of the North
and Bast.
City Ticket Office, Iio Adams street
o. w. RUGGLES,
Gcn'l Pass'r and Tk't Ag't
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1896-07-11
\ Fort Riley Divorce.

JUNCTION CITY. Kan, June 80 Mrs
w. w. Quinton of Syracuse. n Y,
wife OF DR.. Quinton, who has until
recently been stationed at Fort Riley
Is assistant surgeon, was granted a
iivorce here yesterday. She gets ali
mony In the sum of $500 and $500 per
annum for ten wears. For three years
DR. Quinton posed at Fort Riley as an
unmarried man, and developments in
The case caused a stir in social circles
IT the fort. They were married in
New York city, but it was, he alleges,
with the understanding that they
we're not To live together. IL is rossi-
ole that Quinton may lose his COM
mission.