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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

PERSONAL The members of the Lit.
6ie Euchre Club were entertained by
mr. MRS. D. J. Howell yesterday evening
nnose present were Mrs. L. G. Barley,
Mrs. 8. G: Brent. Mrs. Robt. ". French,
Mrs. Q. w. Ashby, Miss Emily Gibson,
MISS Phil. Wattles, Mrs. D. ]. Howell,
Miss Ida Wattles. The prize was won
| by Mrs. S. G. Brent.
Mr.. Robert E. Lee, of Fairfax coun-
ty,, has been spending short time in
Baltimore.
Mrs; Henry Grafton Dulany, of Oak
ley, Fauquier county, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Harry S. B 1t, in Balti-
more.
Mr.. George Evans is visiting his
brother, Section Director E. A. Evans,
OF the local weather station in Rich.
mond,
Announcement has been made to
friends here of the engagement of Miss
Nancy Montague, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs: NJ. 8. Montague, of Krebs, I. r.,
to Mr.. William Beverly Corse, of the
United States Geological Survey, son
OF the late Gen. Corse, of Alexandra,
Va. The wedding will take place the
last of January in St. Louis, where the
relatives of Mrs. Montague formerly
Miss Annie Kennon, of this citv) all
reside, after which the young couple
will go to Europe.-&. Louis Globe.
Democrat.
Miss Mary Tebbs has gone to Louisa
to spend her holiday.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee stopped last night
at Ocala, Fla, on his way to Havana,
and was rendered a reception by the
citizens at the Ocals House.
Rev. Father Ennis, of Georgetown
College, will preach at the o'clock
mass at St. Mary's Church tomorrow.
Mr.. Chss. II. Rogers left to day to
visit friends in Basic City.
MIR. D. ]. Howell has gone to Charles.
town, W. Va, to spend the holidays.
Mrs. r w. Wheat and family hav,
returned from Middleburg where they
spent the summer and fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

Observation-Disclosures is the south.
ern holiday and its observance IN tnis
city tomorrow will be as general as IL
has been in years pastor even more
So Tue banks and ali the public; o.
fees will be closed; no courts Will 90 90
held; the railroads, factories, &C., WIN
give as many of their employees as pos
sioie holiday; the postofice, telegraph
aud telephone Offices will keep SUNDAY
hours; the market will close early IN II,
the day and but few of the stores Will
De open The day will be given over ,I
TO merrymaking and it is hoped an
may enjoy the holiday to their heart
Content.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

The CHURCHEs.-To. morrow, Christ.
mas day, the anniversary of the birth OF
tue Saviour, will be observed IN seVerai
Of the churches of the city and appro-
pirate services will be held. The music
to be rendered will be exceptionally
fne and the programme heretofore
published will be carried out. Ser
qlees will be held as follows: st. Mary's
at 8 sud 10 a. M, Christ Church at II q.
m, St. Paups at II a. M, Grace Church
$3.50 and ] a. M, Lutheran Churcn at u
il q. m. aud chiidrens' services at
,. NJ, NJ. z. Church South at q. m ,
Trinity Church at 6 q. ~, NJ. I.
Church at a. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

CHRISTMAS EvE.-The streets pre-.
sented lively appearance to-day, and
the merchants were kept busy selling
Christmas goods. Numbers of country
people were in town and increased the
crowd of shoppers. Everybody seemed
to be in good humor, and the bracing
temperature added to the activity O.
every one on the streets. The city
market, too. presented a busy appear
ance. 1t was we'll stocked with every
thing to make up Christmas dinner,
and the display of evergreens was beau
tiful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

4 Lovers CHRIsTMAs.-The holiday of
=. ,,Cbris.iau world is again on us, and
a..o,ber year, freighted with sunshine
'5J.hs]ow. has almost rolled on its har.
'.r way into the boundless realms
:.nsce and ere many shall awake to-
.o,row The notes of the glad song.
. %s or Earth. Good Will to Men, :
IL usher in the blessed Christmas
w., wa Preparations for this grand festi-
rsI have been going on for the past
r -, or Two, and to-day the final ar
,,nremeats have kept many busy. The
msrset to day and Royal street from
KIM : TO The City Hall was lined with
rreen-Christmas trees, cedar and all
s5s ota,g INNINGS from the forest be-
;1gin pro'usion and finding many buy
~: Tue hucksters, butchers and
country people bad tempting displays
n articles with which 70 stock the
T,rs,mss larder. Of course, while
ioy is IN store for many, the sea-
.og imparts but little of it to
3 large percentage of the human race
The thousands who fight the wolf
,bronen all seasons and whose conflicts
sre especially trying in bleak winter.
Those VINO will awake tomorrow with
glowiag CRATES and super abundance of
everything this world affords should
no, lose sight of the fact that others are
shiyering around sickly fires with but
tbs scant necessaries of life. OF our
super abuudance les us impart to our
less fortunate fellow creatures and
thereby bring JOY to some at least to
whom Christmas Is generally sad sea
son. The example Of the sages who
came as giff-bearers to the infant Christ
should be universally followed. All
should remember the INJUNCTION, "Let
everything be done decently and in
rider. May there be no abuse of
leayens blessings in ''meat or drink"
,ut lie. all enjoy the season innocently
nd according to the manner in which
he Lord has blest US.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

: LITTLE TRIxIE," a musical comedy,
lI as. which scored one of the hits OF
A. season, Will be seen at the Opera
b ssn' tuesday evening. The play mas
ns~ rewritten since last seen here, tne
psc D." material introduced giving an as,
srs s' q. o. novelty to the piece. There
d,sn'e several strong situations 10 the
srs MA and the manner in which they
The r S,.S arouse strong enthusiasm.
Robh;u''a, Irish coincidence, May Smlth
andina, assumes several characters
Otbsrr Introduces several songs and dances.
.specislG,iesn members of the company present
''eS Oh an entertaining character
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

BOARD OF ALDERMEN.-After three
attempts, meeting of the Board OF
Aldermen was held last night. There
wese present: w. II. Marbury, ESQ.,,
President. and Messrs. Havener, BAL
ienger Burke, and Smoot. The SEES
Sion was short one. No new business
Was introduced, and after concurrlng;
~ the action of the Common Councii
tesarding the proposition of the gov
stnment to lay q private sever on pI.
asaph street and several other matters
non; rom the lower board the Aldermen ao'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

THE ST. AsAPH STREET SEWER
Deputy Collector Vincent visited the
Treasury Department to-day in regard
to the proposed sewer from the custom
house building to King street. He ex-
planned to the authorities the action OF
the City Council in rejecting the gov
ernment's petition, and he was in
structed to make report on the condi-
ton of the sewer now used by the Gus
tom house. 1t is thought it is the IL
tention to repair the old sewer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
Unusually Attractive, Extraordinary
Large Stock and Many
Specialties.
AMONG THEM MAY BE FOUND:

25 81 Chenille Table Covers. beautiful de-
signs excellent quality. Regulation price on
these goods is So. so. Special price for this
sale $125.
10 pairs only exquisite design in Lace Cur
taiDs Worth 50 so For this sale S1.69.
Is pairs only exquisite designs in Lace Cur
tains Worth $3.50. For this sale 99c.
1000 yards Beautiful Outing Cloth. For
this sale Slac.
pieces Atwood Novelty Dress Goods,
rough effects. For this sale SOC.
J. piece Black Henrietta Silk Warp. Worth
$1OO For this sale 75c.
10 and 25c Plaids. For this sale 121hc.
500 yards Black satine full yard wide.
Worth 25c. For this sale &C.
1000 yards Fine Unbleached Cotton. For
this sale &c.
1000 yards Heavy Unbeached Cotton. For
this sale Sc.
1900 yards Extra Heavy Unblcached Cot.
ton. For this sale DC.
1000 yards Coed Canton Flannel. For
this sale DC.
pairs Atwood California Blankes did
slightly soiled, at $3.50.
Good Quality Cotton Blankets. at soc, 75c
and 81 90
% dozen Boys Bicycle Stockings Regular
25c goods. For thfs sale 121ac.
10 dozen Ladies' Shirts Worth 25c. For
this sale 2Oc.
10 dozen Ladies' Shirts Worth Zoe. For
this sale 15c.
Mems Astralian Wool Shirts AMI Drawers
Worth 81. so and $1.75. For this sals $1.25.
SSitz Condee and Natural Wool Shirts and
Drawers. For this sale $1.OO.
1 lot Scarlet Shirts and Drawers, mostly
small sizes. Worth 81 90. For this sale SOC.
Extra Heavy Mixed Shirts and Drawers
For this sale Csc
25 dozen Mems half Hose Usual price
1Oc For this sale &C.
100 dozen Half Hose Usual price 1880.
For sale Sc.
Special Values in
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Sill anG T o,IsiA : -
od;es, and Misses and Children's UNDER
Manv Specialties in the above.
TOYS, TOYS, TOYS
a,sss nrofusion. Everything to please
IN little as we'll as the big folks and to make
Xmas happy memory.
ES-We will be glad to welcome all who
feel an interest ia buying seasonable goods al
sight prices.
CHAPMAN,
424 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

MAIL CHANGEs.-Changes in star
mail schedules have been made in Vir-
GINA as follows: Middleburg to The
Plains-Leave Middleburg daily except
sunday at $50 q. M, arrive at The
Pains by 1915 a. NJ; leave The Plains
daily except Sunday at II a. m., arrive
at Middleburg by 1875 p. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

K. OF G. E. MEET1Na.-The regular
weekly meeting of Champion Castle,
No. 5, Knights of Golden Eagle, was
held last night at Golden Eagle Hall'
(Sarepts Hall building). The Officers
Tor the ensuing SIX months were NOM
mated. They will be elected next
meeting night. After considerable bust
ness had been transacted the castle adj
iourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

WRIT OF RRaoR.-Mr. J. R. Cation,
counsel for the W., A. & Mt. Y. Ry.
Co., went to Richmond yesterday and
secured from the Court OF Appeals q
writ of error in the case of Quail ys. the
W., A. s. Mt. Ry. Co. In the Corpora
ton Court of this city a few weeks
since the jury in this case awarded
young Quail upwards of $4,000 for in
iurieS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS IN HIGH
GRADE HANDKERCHEIFS
AT ALMOST GIvE.AWAY PRICES.

AT ALMOST GIvE-AWAY PRICES.
Mems and Ladies Linen Handkerchiefs
from the retired firm of Hilton, Hughes & Co..
New York, surpasses all other attempts OF
offering. The greatest bargains in Pnre Lin
en- Handkerchief in our experience of 20
any goods from the largest, greatest and most
honorable business house in the world. The
writer of this advertisement was connect, d
with this firm in 1856 and he speaks from
experience. Visit our store and see the bar.
gains in this department. Our sales in the
past week made a big hole in the 400 dozen
and all purchasers complimented US on our
daring magnitude.
Ladies All Pure Linen Hand embroidered
Handkerchief, the sweetest conception OF
every thing great Hilton, Hughes & Co.'s
price 81 50 Our nrice SOC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

Auction SALE.-A great Itslian marble
and alsbaster collection of works of art, cor,
aisting of fine ststuary from the models 4
the most prominent artists of Florence, also
a great assortment of Roman, Grecisn, Etrus
can. Venetian, Pompeii, and Herculanenm
Vases. Fruit Stands, Jsweiry Cases, Mosalcs
&c are being offered for sale at HaaeIty
store, 715 King street. The goods VIII !.
sold at auction by Messrs. O'Nesi' Lunt &
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

MADE HIM BURN THEM.-Some car
pets, curtains, etc., which had been in
use in house where scarlet fever re.
Gently existed, we're given to colored
man named Shepherd to-day, and he
started down Fairfax street this after
noon for the purpose of selling them.
Lieutenant Smith upon learning what
the darkey was doing sent Officer
Dame after him, and he compelled
him to burn the infected articles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
a Very Popular Calendar.

Among the calendars that best suits US is
that issued by N. W. Aver & Son. the News
paper Advertising Agents Of phl Ia lei
The figures on it are large enough TO be read
across q room, and its handsome appearance
makes it worthy of a place in the best fur
nisbed office or library On receipt of 25
cents the publishers will send it to any ad.
dress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
MEMS SCARFs.

Let's see what we have in this line for
Christmas. Mems Imperial scarfs in the cor
rect shape. Worn in New York. Chicago and
Washington, and we are the only merchant
in this city showing up beautiful array of
the brightest delicate, and durable colors for
the Christmas trade We haze met with de.
cided success with this novelty.
Mems Fourth hand Scarfs about rs dozen.
to look over in every color, shade, and width.
Price soc. Purchased for the Christmas
business
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

NEW VICE PREsIDENT.-The direct
ors of the Southern Railway Company
held meeting in New York yesterday
and elected Frank S. Cannon third vice
president and general manager. He
will take charge January /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
LOST.

Y OST-On Wednesday evening on , me
sIsctric cars or on the street a circular
-e1SS eIe. BRILLIANT PIN. The finder
eli bs suitably rewarded by leaving it tat at me
Washington street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

The M. Schiller Beef Company have
attheir store on upper King street q
large supply of home slaughtered meat
also quantities of all kinds OF poultry
and vegetables at low prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
USEFUL HOLIDAY GIFTS.

Wcolen Underwear for men. ladies and
children, Pocket Books, suspende s. Shirts.
Collars, Cuffs, Hosiery, Silk Handkerchiefs,
Corsets Hair Brushes, Perfumery &c. Ad.
ditional sa!esmen to receive the grand rush
December p, %, % end 21. Thi2 is our
last advertisement before Christmas and we
nope all humanity, ibfants, boys, girls, men
and ladies' will menorize it and rush for the
ingtfGaii spot-411 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Established 1876.
Christmas Reductions

Our low prices for the finest grades of
goods is what Alexandrians are IN search Of
We have marked all the NEW CHRISTMAS
GOODS at extremely low or give-away prices
Our magnanimous consideration for some shall
low pocketbooks has been appreciated, and
don't think we could have selected out a
moro appropriate opportunity.
TOYS. TOYS. TOYS.
Evey toy in our fine collection is of this
seasons construction, made this season We
purchased them this season and we shall sell
all of them this Christmas. Drums Tricycles,
Doll Carriages, S.eighs, Wagons, Hobby
Horses, Iron Wagons, Buckboards, Arks,
Games, Magic Lanterns, Blocks, Trunks,
Guns, Pianos, Ships Parlor Suits, and almost
a carload of New Toys opened December 16,
1896. Many goods in this purchase and ow-
ing to the lateness of the closing trade before
Christmas we shall sell for about one third
their worth, 2 cases of Dolls almost at your
own price. All 1Oc and 15c Dolls &c. I'll
25c Dolls 1Oc All SOC Dolls zoe. all 75c
Dolls 40c All 81 Dolls Soc
GLOVES.
In this branch of our business every year
we try to excel the receding shadow that
lies buried in the dust of forgetfulness
Christmas Gloves, Ladies' Gloves, Mems
Gloves, Children's Gloves, Warm Gloves
Gloves for everybody-and everybody wants
warm, dressy and Durable Gloves. PERKINS,
Kid Gloves, known nearly all over the world,
price 81 .5O. A thoughtful Christmas gift
from the gentler sex to the sterner and fnan.
cial formation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

A FULL supply of Choice Layer and
II Loose Raisins, Citron, Cleaned Cu;rants
Seeded and Seedless Raisins just received by
7 O. MIIRTIRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
LOCAL MATTERS.

vr.THEs PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
.,-- Air tonight; Friday partly cloudy
is,' .S1r no, 50 cold Friday northerly winds,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24

banquet LAMPS.--An entirely new
ID line of Lamps and Sill Shades Just re-
ceived, and ST low prices st
EI.MILLER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
Rv oNeal, Lunt s. Strauss, Auctloners'
HOLIDAY ART SALE

~ arsot italian Marble and Alabaster col.
,,otien Of worKs of art. consisting =.
tT' statuary from the models OF 'h1 1,0 n' a
nno artists of Florence, Italy; Aiso
roat assortment of Roman Grecian EIr1sc saS
gTenst;an. Pompeii, and Herculsneum Ease csses
C'rS Receivers, Fruit Stands. Jeweiry eSsvs
Dar~ Weights, Mossics with many more o.
t t suitable to adorn parlor5, halls ho'afi0S
chaT SeEsRI srS;; STORE 10 King Street,
haa la THURSDAY, December - 14. Ia
commen Ladies and lovers OF fne art ,, are
s Especially invited to examine this e0 i
@ .:S.; IMPORTED BAY BUM, in L pin pin
u md in half-pint bottles or In sn' auAHA
-, vantod. For sale y .rrp SONS.
A C land value psirs for &ocr ssy to
~ sP n% C. SLAYMAkEh' suees''''' -
1%Ss : Minimum Clinical ss4 sssnasas
Hyafon'E Z. 8 LE ADBEAl =. : !.
we MATS Extra Fine Old e Gov .ad for
I = I MN COFFEE, lust receiVeu ~'N "
-: - M a s5c, freshly roasted, q Z MILBUBN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
PICTURE BOOKS,

The finest assortment in this city. All
the latest designs. am selling these beauti-
full Books as cheap as they can be purchased in
New York or Washington.
WHITING PAPER, in Beautiful Boxes,
just the thing for present, 81 to 81 25 per
bog. Some for SO and rs cents per box.
Express Wagons Writing Desks, Baby Car.
riages, Sleighs, Shoe Flys, very cheap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-24
Toys, Games,
Picture Books.
The latest Toys manufactured. No store
in town has them. HORSES that run, Must
cal Babies, Tops that play music Monkeys, &c
Games.

store full of the latest games -Crokirsle,
Nellie BLY,, Wild West. Mansion of Ha2ri-
ness, Dominoes, Chess. Lotto, Messenger ard
Telegraph Boy, Derby Steeple Chase, Yale
and Princeton Football Donkey Party, Lost
in the Wood, Jack, the Giant Killer, sc.
BLOCKS-Steamboat Blocks A B c, Build
ing Blocks etc.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
Town Rivalry.

Interested in a trolley company ?"
asked stranger in little interior town
OF man who had been expatiating upon
its merits.
mot cents WORTH" replied the advo-
cate of the overhead wire.
Live hereP'' asked the stranger next.
mot on your life. l wouldn't live here
if you would give me the whole town."
But you're working mighty hard for
something. What is it?"
The trolley advocate looked around to
see that no one was in hearing distance,
and then drew the stranger up in the
shadow of building.
I'm tell you how it is if you'll keep
num-" he said.
The stranger promised.
m employed by rival town to get
the trolley in here. The other town has
been trying for three years to get the lead
in population, and has made up its mind
that the only hope is i'll killing off some
OF the people here. That's why I'm trying
to introduce the trolley. 7''-Chicago
Post.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-21
IN The LABOR UNIONS,
The Shingler Question Again
Agitating the Building
Trades.
Stone.Cutters Want All Work Fin.
ished in This City,. Leary's
Benefit.

The troublesome Shinglers' Union ques-
ton is again agitating the unions con-
nected with the Building Trades Council.
Some time ago the Shinglers' Union sent
delegates to the council, but representa-
ton was denied them on account of a
protest from the Carpenters unions. The
objection was that the sh:nglers should
not be considered as union, as their vo-
cation interfered with that of carpenter
ing The question was put to a vote at
mass-meeting and settled by the shinglers
being denied recognition and a resolution
to treat all members of that craft as non-
union laborers.
However, the shingIers would not down
at this bidding and on several occasions
the differences caused little friction.
Again the question has been raised
whether the Shinglers' Union shall be
recognized and Carpenters and Joiners'
unions 4S3 and 304 considered the matter
last evening. Special called meetings will
be held soon by the carpenters to decide
the vexatious question. Final action will
have TO be taken by the council.
AT the meeting of the Carpenters and
Joiners Union No. 4S3 last evening. it was
decided to hold a specially called meeting
TO consider changes in the working rules
for Recommendation to the National Con-
vention which will be held in Cleveland,
Ohio, in month or so.
The stone-cutters' unions of this City
will soon begin an agitation of the matter
of inducing contractors to have their
material shipped to San Francisco in the
rough and dressed here. At present
nearly all the stone building contractors
are having all the work done at the quar-
ries and shipping the dressed stone to this
City. The local stone cutters are opposed
to this system, and claim as they spend
their money in this City the work should
be done here.
The Coopers' Union will give an enter
tainment and ball in B'nai b rith Hall on
Saturday night for the benefit of John
Leary, one of their mem pers, who is now
a cripple for life. Leary ran a splinter
into his wrist, and blood poisoning set in,
making it necessary to amputate lis right
hand. A second operation was necessary,
and four inches of his forearm was re-
Gently removed. Leary has a wife and
four young children, and the Coopers'
Union wants to do all possible to aid the
unfortunate member.
The IIonmolders' Union met last even
ing and the picnic committee reported
that the picnic held on Sunday at Sunset
Park cleared $500 after all expenses were
paid. A vote of thanks was extended to
all who donated prizes and contributed
otherwise TO the success of the affair.