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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

.rRE RACE TRACK.-Pool-seeling by
,ha money order commission scheme
m ,n continued at st. Asaph race track
this evening.
VT Il was generally expected on all sides
,baf one or two arrests would have been
made Yesterday, but none were made,
and the bookies continued to make out
,beir slips unmolested.
Commonwealth's Attorney Johnston
wv. early at the track, and remained
me entire evening watching the pro-
csedipys. Mr.. Marbury remained in
his CITY. studying the law preparatory
10 drafting an Indictment to present to
me grand Jury on Monday next, charg-
inc Llewellyn Bergan with violating
the provisions ofthe Maupin anti racing
act Mr.. Marbury believes there is no
question but that the grand jury will
Tsturn an indictment, but is not so sure
as 10 what the final outcome will be-
The race track people had everything
in readiness for an arrest. Sheriff
Palmer was present for short time,
waiting TO serve warrant should one
be sworn out. Squire Lane, the col
ored Justice, had been brought there to
issue the papers, and Attorney Brent,
counsel for the Jockey Club, was on
hand prepared to defend his clients
The plan was to waive examination
and give bail for appearance before the
grand Jury. Everybody visited for At
forney Johnston's man who purchased
the pool slip Wednesday, to appear and
swear out a warrant for the arrest of
Bergan, but he did not come. No one
save the CONFERENCE.-The Attorney
knew why.
The race track followers were enxi.
ms 10 have the arrest made and the
ordeal over.
The race track people construed the
inaction of the officials as indicating
a weakness 10 the States position.
It is generally expected that the
matter will now be allowed to go TO
the grand jury without any further in
reference II an indictment is render
ed an arrest will be made each day as
long the pool selling continues.
The Governor was seen in Richmond
last night about the movement of st.
Asaph's race track people to test the
validity of the Maupin anti-pool selling
bill. He, however, declined to discuss
the subject in any gifts bearings.
This evening there was at the st.
Asaph track crowd of about 200 per-
sons, and betting was continued on the
same plan that has been in vogue there
since Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

GAVE BoND.-Webster Lacey, who
charges Richard Burnett, Harry Sims
and Frank Hayes with robbing him on
Wednesday night, last night gave bond
for his appearance at the April term OF
the Corporation Court as witness
against the accused. 1his step was
deemed necessary from the fact that
Lacey is not native of Alexandria. He
is member Of a section gang on the
Southern Railway and is from Fauquier
county. Mr.. It. T. Brufiy, the section
master, became Lacey's bondsman.
The victim of the robbery is regarded
by those for whom he works as trust.
worthy and they have every confidence
in his averments concerning his treat
ment by Burnett and his companions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
toGAL BREVETIEs.

Gro. W. Gaines has been appointed
deputy sheriff of Fairfax county
Twenty hcu,es are being built st
Colonial Beach, in Westmoreland
county.
Mrs. Marion B. Thompson, widow OF
ROBERT Thompson, died near Vienna,
of pneumonia on Monday.
To-day, according to the calendar is
the first day of spring. The days and
nights are now of equal length.
The committee on public property
have commenced making the annual
repairs to the wharf at Fishtown.
Drs. Brown and Mcclure performed
very delicate and successful opera
ton on Mrs. Samuel A. Mankin this
morning.
Mr.. Edgar Warfeld to day received
tt legram from New Orleans stating
that Mr.. Wat Tyler Cluverius, former
ly of this city, is thought to be dying.
Mr.. john Richards Conway, native
of this city, but for many years resi-
dent of New Orleans and at one time
Mayor of that city, died at his home on
the 18th instant in the list year of his
age.
The four.masted schooner Ida Der
in, loaded with ice, which had been
ashore for several days in the lower
river, got off yesterday and arrived
here last night on her way to Washing
ton.
"Spider" Kelly and Jack America
fought eight rounds to draw at
Georgetown last night, before 100 spec
tators. Kelly fought at 118 pounds and
Jack America at l47, and though Kelly
was overbalanced as to pounds and
inches he was better conditioned than
his foe.
The Columbia Fire Company at their
meeting last night accepted all invita-
ton to attend services at the NJ. p.
Church on Sunday night next, on
which occasion Rev. F. r. Benson will
deliver an address to the fremen. The
Hydraulion and Relief companies will
meet tonight.
In the Corporation Court to-day in
the case of Scott, commissioner, vs..
Weir and Saunders vs.. Clagett, re-
moved from the Circuit Court of Prince
William county, the report of the com.
missioner of sale was confirmed and
leave was granted purchaser to antici-
pate deferred payments.
At Christ Church last night, at the
services conducted under the auspices
of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Rev.
DR.. Clampitt. of Baltimore. delivered
most interesting sermon. He took for
his text "And row is the day of saliva
tion," and said that if many pr ople
would talk less of heaven and more of
the beauty and strength of Christian
life in this world the world would be
in better condition than it is now.
A case of diphtheria is reported on Com
merce street, west of West street The public
school teachers were notified of the fact in
order that other children of the family can be
kept at home.
The hen house of Mr.. Levi w. Hoffman,
on Franklin street. between Royal and Pitt
streets, was broken open a night or two ago
and about fifty chickens stolen.
The supper given by the ladies of the NJ. P.
Church last night at Odd Fellows hall was a
success and will be repeated to- night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

An INCORRECT RUMoR.-A rumor
which was circulated in this city last
night to the effect that Poss and Henry,
who escaped from the Fairfax Jail
Wednesday night, had been captured
near Warrenton Junction, was without
foundation. The fugitives are still at
large The Fairfax authorities have
telegraphed all over the surrounding
country and diligent search is being
made for the convicts. Gov. O'Ferrall
has offered a reward of 500 each for
the capture of the highwaymen and SIS
for the capture of the burglar
Wheaton, and has advised Wash
iDgton police headquarters to that eff
feet. The Fairfax Herald gives the fol-
loving account of the escape of the
prisoners: "Our town was thrown
into a state of excitement yes
terday morning by the announce
ment that four prisoners had escaped
from jail about half past two o'clock
Wednesday night. 1t is quite evident
that they had the cooperation of per-
sons from the outside. 1t is said that
IOT SeNeId. uiSulS SGIduSS NculCtco AdFO
been seen to enter the village, and on
the night in question about the time of
the escape, two vehicles drove rapidly
out of the villagein the direction of Al
exsndria, the inmates of which were
laughing and talking iu great good
humor. According to the statements
of the prisoners who remained, the cell
was unlocked by the prisoner Wheat
Ell. who is doubtless an expert in that
line, by means of a strong wire. AT
ter getting out of the cage they easily
dug hole through the brick wall, on
the west side, and escaped, the other
prisoners, according to their state
ments, being prevented from giving
the alarm by threats of being killed
with a razor. As soon as the fact was
discovered, the sheriff telegraphed in
every direction the news of the escape"
A message from Fairfax, received at
this Office at 4 o'clock this evening,
stated that no tidings had been received
there OF the fugitives up to that hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

Business has been quiet during the week.
the bad weather interfering with trade. Tie
receipts of grain continue light and the cold
weather and high winds have delayed the
opening of the fishing season. Monetary mat.
tiers are quiet. in New York yesterday mon
ey on call was easy at BAD per cent, last loan
at per cent, and closed at 31ha4 per cent.
Primo mercantile paper Sac per cent. In
Baltimore rates are unchanged. Local shares
are quiet with no changes of interest to mem
tion.
NEW YoRg. Mar 20.-The stock market
this morning was quiet and weak. London
houses were again sellers, the attitude OF
france in Egyptian matters causing some un.
easiness among holders of securities. Local
operators were also bearish 10 man, but they
were cautious in their sales and parted with
only small amouots. Still the decline was
general and ranged from Il to per cent. AT
j o'clock the market was strong for tobacco
and steady at the decline for other issues.
BALTIMORE, Mar. 2O.-virpinia 2s, new,
1915 asked do. Century 61a61ih.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

NATIONAL UNIoN.-There was well
attended meeting of Alexandria Coun-
Gil, No. Cos, National Union, held at
Good Templars' hall last night. Two APP
plications for membership were received
and referred to the proper committee.
After the transaction of some other
business Mr.. John T. Rafferty, addressed
the council in practical speech, setting
forth in a plain and forcible manner
the benefits derived by members of the
National Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

PoLI0E CoURT.-The following cases
We're We're disposed of by Mayor Thompson
THIS morning:
Thomas O'Connedy and VIM. Nc
u'aw, arrested by Officer Deane for dis
orderly conduct and for trespassing
Gppon the property of the Southern
hallway, were fined $3.50 each or given
Oh days 10 Jail.
James Gordon, arrested as suspic-
.oaS character, was dismissed with the
understanding that he must leave the
S'ty Immediately.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
ana cold until about one o'clock
"nea it became clear. Two prisoners
ana ana nine dodgers were at the station
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

DRUM CORPS MEET1NG.-The Third
Virginia Regiment Drum Corps reg
ular meeting last night was lnrg :
ly a.tenced, business of importance
being transacted. The money due
the corps from the State has been
received and all old outstanding az
counts were settled. New flies, &C.,
were ordered for the members. This
corps is said to be in very good con-
dition, having membership of twenty
two
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

RATHER PREMATURE.-The Mayor
to day received letter from Cincin-
natl banking firm which desires to
make bids on the 100000 street i'm
provement bonds which they have been
informed will soon be issued by this
city. The firm requests the Mayor to
fill out 8 blank, which they Enclosed,
giving all the data in connection with
the bonds and to return it as soon as
possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

CHARTER.-Judge Norton granted a
charter to-day to the Emerson farch-
ment Bag and Paper Company, the OBJ.
jects of which are to manufacture, ouy
and sell parchment paper bags, paper Sao
&c. The capital stock'.is to be so,ooV
and Mr.. J. r. Cation is to be the agent
in this city. T. o. Hills. of Washing
ton, is president, and a. @. Emerson,
of this city, secretary and treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
the 9TH day of April, 1896.
TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue of a certain deed of trust bearing
date on the 18th day of April, 1895, and re.
corded in hber t, No 5, folio 95, of the land
records of Fairfax county, Virginia, executed
by Fred w. Morrison and wife, to mo, and be-
ing thereunto required by the beneficiary in
the said trust I will, at - o'clock m on
SATURDAY,
the 18th day of April, 1896,
sell al public auction, for cash, on the prem.
Uses. LOT No. 8, in block No. 40. in the sub
division of the TOWNSHIP of New Alexandria
in the county of Fairfax, State of Virginia, Us
per survey and plat of said subdivision, re
corded in liber N, No. 5, folio 25a, of the
land records of Fairfax county. Virginia. Con-
veyancing at the expense Of tho purchaser.
MARIO Is JAMES &. CATION, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

To BE REMOVED TO JAIL.-Micbael
Thomas, the would.be wife murderer
and suicide, will be removed from the
Infrmary to the Jail tomorrow. DR..
Purvis, who has been attending him,
says the wounds in his throat are heal
ing rapidly, aud that by tomorrow he
can be removed without any risk or in-
convenience. Mrs. Thomas's condition
continues to improve, and it is believed
she will soon be out Of danger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

PERsoNAL.-Messrs. Richard Gibson,
C. 2. c. Timberman- and Harry Callan
have returned from Richmond, where
they went to attend the pharmaceuti-
cal examination.
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
Georee Warfeld and Miss Nellie Hnd-
SON. which will take place in the Metho-
dist Church South on Tuesday, March
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
AUCTION SALES.
TRUSTEE'S SALE.

By virtue of q certain deed of trust, bear
ing date on the 18th day of April, 1895, and
recorded in liber T, No. 5, folio so, of the
land records of Fairfax county, Virginia
executed by Nellie l.. Hines and husband, TO
me, and being thereunto required by the
beneficiary in the said trust, l will, at -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

SPRING MILLINERy.-Messrs. Tack
Ell q Marshall in their advertisement.
eaii attention to their millinery depart
neht. They have made the former
,,utcel' millinery store an annex to
slelr establishment, and will present
charming Easter novelties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
At the Purcell stand, 42O King street.
SPRING OPENING Or NEV STYLES,
March %, "a and rs.

The openings at the Purcell store have always been an
attractive event to the ladies of this vicinity and our aim is to
make this an exceptionally successful one
With welseected stock of Persian and fancy novelties,
large and handsome stock of pattern hats new styles in
straw hats fancy brads flowers ribbons laces etc. we
daily invite your inspection and will take pleasure in receiving
orders for Easter hats and bonnets assuring most careful
attention to work. style and material We have engaged the
force employed by Mr. Purcell last season. which we as
to be guarantee of presenting the stylish and at
tractive work shown in this market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
HENRY STRAUSS.

1 have bought tho STOCK AND GOOD
WILL of Henry Strauss, Clother and Gents
Furnisher, No. 304 King street, and will con.
tnue the same at the old stand. / earnestly
solicit share of the public patronage, promis-
ing courteous treatment and fair dealing
TO all. K. LEE FIELD.
,por1 I w
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l have sold my stock of CLOTHING,
GENTS FURNISHINGS, &C, to r. Ice
Field who will continue tn, clothing bust
ness at my old stand. Thanking my friends
and the general public for their liberal pa
tronagc they have given me during my long
business career in their midst. most earn.
estly solicit continuance of tho same to my
successor. knowing they will receive fair
and honest treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
Health Food Exhibit

In our Housefurnishing Goods Department
for the demonstration of the famous health
foods-Granose, GranolA, and Caramel Cereal
Coffee-manufactured by the Battle Creek
Sanitarium Food Co., of Battle Creek, Mich
These foods are palatable. delicious, and are
reiished and retained by the weakest stomach
when all other foods are rejected.
FREE SAMPLES SERVED DAILY.
Fifth ocr..................11th st. building,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

JR. o. u. A. M.-Alexandria Council
No. SO, Junior Order United American
Mechanics, held its regular meeting last
night. About ninety members were pres.
ent. A delegation from Belle Haven
and ]. W. Jackson Councils, of this
city, and Liberty Council, of Washing
ton, were in attendance. After the
usual routine work, the degrees of the
order were conferred upon seven can
didates and two applications for mem.
bersbip were received. The council
now numbers 200 members, and the
members are striving to reach the 800
mark by the meeting of the State
Council.
1t was stated in the GAZETTE of Tues
day that Past State Councillor o. B.
Hopkins instituted Crescent Council, of
Falls Church, on Monday. This, how
ever, was an error. The council was
,tituted by Deputy State Councillor
James Il. Mansfield, who was also in.
strumental in organizing the council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

Young PEOPLES UNIoN.-The
Young Peoples Union of the Second
Presbyterian Church held a regular
monthly meeting in that church last
night, with large number of the mem.
bers present. The resignation of the
secretary, Mr.. Isaac B. Field, who is
now in New York, was received and
accepted, and Mr.. w. A. Moore, jr.,
was elected to fill the Office. After the
business of the evening was disposed
of, an interesting musical programme
was well rendered by Miss Edith Rotch-
ford, Miss Mary Moore, Mrs. R. Lee
Field. Mrs. Henry Field, Miss Alice
Chinn, and Messrs. Courtney Houck
and Harry r. Wheat. At the next
meeting of the union an especially at
tractive programme will be rendered d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
EIOR sALE.-A VALUABLE HOUSE and

E,OR SALE.-A VALUABLE HOUSE and
4 LOT on south Royal street, between
Prince and Duke streets form ,rly the resi-.
dence of the late Mr. Allan c. Harmon J his
p deptb of i25 feet to large lot in the rear a
which is about 80 feet wide by 80 feet deep !;
tho To- cation Of tho property makes it very
desirable for home. The 10. in the rear will
be sold separately if desired
MARIO II ,O'NEAL & LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

NEW YORK. Mar. 2O-Flour State and
Western quiet, steady and unchanged. Wheat
No 2 red dull and weak asa1hc lower !;
Mar 699sa7O. Corn-No 2 dull and steady !;
May 35lb. Oats-No dull and steady !;
State 27a29; Western 25ha29; May 24%.a
247s. Pork easy mess 50 75a1O 25. Lard
quiet and nominal steam rendered SIS as.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

BALTIMORE, Mar. 20.-Flour dull and I'M.
changed. Wheat dull; No 2 red spot ia
72H; Mar 70 asked May 6slha6sss July
6sba6Sa.; southern wheat by sample 75a
&c do on grade 71a74. Corn easy; mixed
spot and Mar 33lha335e; April 33a4a33Hs
May 34a341s; steamer mixed 32A32k
southern white corn 341ha36; do yellow
34Ra361b. Oats firm; No 2 white Western
26lha97 = No 2 mi1ed do 24ha25. Bye
quiet and steady; No 2 IA askei for near
BY. and 45a46 for Western. Hay firm good
to choice timothy SIG 90. Provisions dull.
Coffee stesdy ; No. 7 1875.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
SATURDAY,
the 18th day of April, 1896,

IHC 7ln Udy VI APIIIt lOUVf
sell at public auction, for cash. on the prem
iscs, LOTS 10 an 81, in bio No. q, in the
subdivision of the TOWNSHIP uf New Alex IN
dria. in the county of Fairfax, State of -Vir
ginia, as per survey and plat Of said subdi
vision recorded in liber N. No 5. folio 254
of tho land records of Fairfax county, VII
ginia. Conveyancing at tho eXpcn;o of til,
purchaser.
mar2Ots JAMES R. CATION. Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LothTop.
10th, llth and F SITS, N. W.
EASTER CARDS, BOOKLETS, AND NOV.
ELTIES-FIRST FLOOR.
10th, 18th and F SITS. N. ".
LESSONS IN ART NEEDLEWORK

We have employed experienced teachers of
Art Needlewo,k and, until further notice, will
show new stitches commence work. or give
the necessary instruction to the completion of
any article free of charge to all purchasers of
stamped goods and embroidery materials.
First floor th.st. buiding)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

CHICAGO. Mar. 2O.-Wheat-May Gigs
CPS; July 621ha622. Corn-May 29lsa
299s; July 30lha30ss; Sept 31Ess3d%4.
Oats-May 2O1s; July 20as; Sept 2O3i
Pork-May So 10; July So 371a. Lard
81 s2b July SIS OBJ. Wheat opened easy
on large northwestern receipts. Corn opened
easy with Wheat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
TRUsTEE's SALE.

By virtue of certain deed of trust bearii 6
date April Il 9Th, 1885, and recorded in liber
T, No. s, folio SO, of the land records Of
Fairfax county, Virginia, executed by Luther
W. spear and wife, to nla, and being there
unto required by the beneficiary in the said
trust, will at ID o'clock m +, on
SATURDAY,
the 4th day of April, 1896,
sell at public auction, for cash, On. the prem
Uses, LOT No. 13, in block No. 80, in the
subdivision of the townsite of New Alexan-
dria, in the county of Fairfax, State of yir.
ginia, as per survey and plat of said subdi.
vision recorded in liber N, No. 5, folio 254,
of the land records of Fairfax county. Con-
veysncing at the expense of the purchaser
MARIO Is JAMES 3. CATO>, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20

Attention is directed to the advertisement
of ]. B. Watkins s. Bro, cultivators Of fruit,
ornamental trees, vines, etc.
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AIexa,,aria @azette.
Friday EVENING. MAR. 30. 1896.
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PEoBABHITIEs.-Fo this
..,-iop fair and colder tonight; saturday fair |;
M .hwcsieriy winds.
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RELIGIOUS BOOKS.
nnd r,s Sermnns naner covers 15c

Moody's Sermons, paper covers, 15c.
Henry Drummond's celebrated books, in
lcatherette binding: "City Withouta Church"
Programme of Christianity Pax vobis-
cum" "Baxtcr's Second Innings" The
Changed Life" "First: A Talk With Boys"
Formerly sold for 25c Doc, and 35c We
offer them at
FIVE CENTS EACH.
Easement. 11th-st buildingl
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tbo 4th 6,y of Aprjl. 1856

IuU ftH Uay OF phi, IOJO,
sell at public auetion for cash, on the prer,
Uses, Lot No. 8 in bloc; No 40 in the sub
division of tho town site of New Alexandria
in the county of Fairfax, State of Virgins, rs
per survey and plat of said subdivision r.
corded in liber N. No. 5, folio 254, of t. c
land records of Fairfax county, Virginia. Co .
veyancing at the expense of the purchase.
MARIO Is JAMES &. CATUE, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-20
TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue of certain dc d of trust bearing
date the 18th day of April. 1895, and re.
corded in liber T, No. 5, folio rs, of the lanc
records of Fairfax county, Virginia, executed
by James F. Fox and wife to me, and bcins
thereunto required by the beneficiary in tb,
said trust, will at ~ o'clock m. on