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Evening star., 1896-06-24

WA\TED-RECRUITS FOR Us MARINE CORPS:
abe-lodied unmarried men. If good character and
temperate habits. between the ages OF 81 and 80
year.; to be not less than 5 feet inches and not
over 9 feet In height, aad able to speak, read
ana write the English Language: recruits must be
citizens or lave legally declared their intention
70 become citizens. Apply to Commanding officer,
Marine barracks Headquarters, Marine Corps or
Marine Barracks, Navy Yard. Washington, ID. z.
uIy15tcjesUinca
Evening star., 1896-06-24
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE OR RENT-NoTTINGHAM DISTRICT
Prince Georges county, Md, 2 miles from Croome
station. Pope's Creek line, B. & +. X. r.. prop
erty consisting of $50 acres, known as Waveriy
Farm. model dwelling. 10 rooms, standing on
elevated ground, and commanding fine view Of
the Patu1cnt river valley, with farm and out
buildings all in good repair. Vegetable and flower
gardens under cultivation; good orchard; good
water supply. Fields now being worked In crops
by tenants. For further particulars apply to or
address PHIL W. CHEW, 512 +, st. NV, Wash
ington. ID. c. je30s, w&s,3t
FOR SALE-TO CLOSE AN ESTATE-
IL acres Of desirable land near Balls Y Roads
lying either side of the Washington and Falls
Church electric railroad and fronting on the pike
Address +. G. CAN'T, Trustee
je1U-2aw4w Annapolis, Nd.
FOR RENT-LARGE CoMMODIOUS COUNTRY
summer resort furnished; on high bluff, Potomac
river. for July. August and Sept; boating. hath
ing and bass fishing; spacious groves, stapling
ice house and all necessary buildings; express
office AMI r q; in sight. Apply at once to W.
Z. J.. Failing Waters, W. Va. je2O-4ts
Evening star., 1896-06-24
LOST AND FOUND.

Los. ST.CEIsrIFICATE OF ONE SHARE OE,
stock, No To- of the Norwood Heights Innrov.
E,ut 'plipahE- j H. N je2i- -1awits
L'Sr-A WATLH CHARM COMPOSED OF GOLD
medals of Washington and Lincoln mounted bet
crystals Reward paid il returned TO owner
j. T. LOOMS 1924 + ST. NV u.
LeST-TUESDAY EVENING BET. $50 AND
O'Clock, on 9Th ST. grip going north blue silk
umbrella with Dresden knob Reward Ii returned
To Star office. Its
LGSf-A GOLD WATCH CHAIN on r AVE
bet I1th and Iith sts A liberal rer,rd
~ teturhtSi 10 Inv lin ST. NV. It,
ItSr-JtiNE %, On 18th ST BETWEEN WAL
iict pi: ce and Thomas Circle. blue enamel pn
with pearls and diamonds. Return to 1910 Wal.
lach p'ste and rete i've reward. IL.
SO REWARD. STOIEy-FYOM COO II ST NV
Monday night one green Sterling bicycle No. ~.
model 20: 2G-inch fra de: rams horn bar: Palm.
er Tires Garford T saddle; gear, rs. Above reward
VIII he paid for recovery of wheel and arrest
and CONVICTION of thief, or $40 for return of
bicycle SiLPH-WINTON CYCLE AGENCY 600
T ST NV. je24-tf
LtST-i-AST WEEK. A SMALL FEMALE PIT;
dog; answers TO name of Trilby. Reward IL re-
turned to 1416 NV jesc-3t.
LoST-sMALL oPF.N-FACE SILVER WATCH
and pin attached, going from 3l12 " hy n 32d
and VI sts to Georgetown market Reward if
teturltH 10 oil- y ST. je22-3t'
Evening star., 1896-06-24

FOR SALE Two OF THE FINEST DWELLINGS
In Columbian College subdivision cor 18TH rnd
Binney sts.; IL rooms each; magnfnrentiy IN
islsed: Will be sold cheap and on good terms
Apply to owner. CHAS. c. DUNCANsoN, ath ara
ID sts aw. mys-42ts
FOR sALE-s3O5 O5o WILL BUY coon GROOM
tuick: bath; 10 good location nv Rent. SO 30.
Address HOME Star ONCE. jel9
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-18
SPEECH AT LEXINGTON.

There was a short stop at Lexington,
also, where there was at least 1000
people.
In his short speech at Lexington, Mr..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Yesterdays cold wave in New York
and New England was the coolest for
many years. At various points last
night the mercury again dropped to 400
below zero.
At 2 o'clock last night the safe 10 the
bank at Richards, small place in Mis-
souri,. was blown open and about 5000
secured. A number of citizens were
awakened by the terrific explosion, but
before they could get to the scene the
robbers had disappeared.
Champion Castle. No. 8, &. of E., have So
cnred the assistance of a number of talented
ladies and gentlemen from Washington to
take prominent parts in the programme to be
rendered at Sarepta Hall tonight American
Commandery of Washington, headed by their
drum corps. will pa rade in this city this even
ing before the entertainment which promises
to be success in every particular.
Mr. Charles F. Mayer, late President of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
will be retired from the presidency of the
Consolidation Coal Company at the annual
m eting OF the stockholders to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
LOCAL BREEITIES.

There will be meeting of the Y. NJ.
S. L, tonight.
The recent cold snap has greatly in
terfered with the early fisheries.
Christian Endeavor conservation SER
vices were held last night at the NJ. P.
Church.
ST. Paul's Church Chapter of Mercy
will meet tomorrow morning at ten
o'clock instead of II, as usual.
W. P. Graves has sold to VIM. Cole
man house and lot on the west side
of st. Asaph street. between Gibbon
and Franklin, for $475.
The funeral of Mrs. ]. II. Burgess,
who died in Lynchburg on Sunday,
took place from the Southern Metho-
dist Church this morning.
Ash Wednesday services will be held
at Grace Church tomorrow at 10 a. 10.
and 80 p. M. Rev. Mr.. Griffith will
conduct the evening service.
Thieves last light made raid on
Mr.. Benjamin Baggett's hen house, on
upper King street, and stole five fine
fowls. The thieves were seen and shot
at, but escaped.
A very Pleasant Leap Year dance
was given last night by party of
young ladies to their gentlemen friends
at McBurney's Hail. All present spent
an enjoyable evening.
The Clerk of the Corporation Court
has received copy of the new law
under which the superintendent of the
penitentisry will hereafter send for
prisoners. Heretofore they have been
taken to Richmond by sergeants aud
sherifs.
All the electric lights in the city went
out about half-past eleven o'clock last
night and did not burn again until five
this morning. 1t seems that in erect
ing poles for the Home Telephone
Company some of the electric lights
were displaced and the wires disar-
ranged.
The birthday party given for the benefit of
the German Lutheran Church, at Odd Eel
lows Hall, was decided success. The pro-
gramme, consisting of music, singing and
Rotations, was we'll rendered, and received
much praise by all who attended. Among
the features of the evening was selection by
the Mandolin Club, a selection by the Leon
adr Qua; tette, vocal solo by Miss Effie Tyler,
euphonum solo by Mr.. Il. c. Nails, vocal solo
by Miss Blanche Rotchford, piano duet by
n, ssrs. F. and L. Bohraus trombone duct by
Messrs G. Myers and a. C. Nails baritone
solo by Mr.. II. Swartz, piano solo Miss Z.
Myrer, aud a recitation by Mr.. John f. Dun
ningtoa.
Grant Smith, the colored man who struck
John johnson, colored, on the head with
baseball bat at the Virginia Blues Club house
i'll Alexandria county. on Saturday morning
last, aud so severely injured him that he died
in the Emergency Hospital, Washington,
few hours after, waa taken to the county yes
terday before Justice Lane, who committed
him to jail to await the action of the grand
jury.
The Veterans of Thomas P. Davis Post of
the g. A. T., are making great preparations
for the bean roast, which is to take place on
Monday night next in honor of the birthday
of General George Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

LIGHTS ON BUILDING MATERIAL
Some complaint having been made re-
Gently against workmen who leave ma
terial in the streets in the night without
placing lights on the same, a summons
was yesterday issued requiring con
tractor to appear before the Mayor
and show cause why he should not be
fined for his delinquency. In the ex-
animation OF the case it was shown that
he had endeavored to comply with the
law, but the light had in some way
been extinguished. He was dismissed
upon promising to conform with the
law in future. Those who fail to place
lights on such distractions are liable
to fine of s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
JUNIOR ORDER OF MEcHAN1cs-R.,la

JUNIOR ORDER OF MECHANICS Belle
Haven Council, Junior Order of Unile |!
American Mechanics, al their meeting
last night perfected the final arrange
ments for the parade and f1ag-raising
on the go. An interesting programme
has been prepared and it will be an
nouuced tomorrow. From present in
dications the affair in every detail will
be an interesting one. The three
councils of the order 10 this city, three
from Washington and the Clifton and
Occoquan councils, with representa-
tives from other portions of the State
will assemble at the hall on north
Columbus street during the early part
of the afternoon, whence they will
march to Peabody Hall. on King street,
where the ceremonies attending the
fiag-raising will take place. The march
will then be resumed and HaloW ell
SCHOOL will be visited and flag flung
to the breeze from that building. The
orgsn ltions will then march to the
Opera House, where well-selected
programme, consisting of recitations
and vocal and instrumental music, will
be rendered. The festivities will close
with lunch, which will be prepared
by the lady friends of the ord er.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

MASQUERADE PARTY.-The Has
Been Club gave very pleasant party
at the residence of Mrs. Amos Fisher,
on Prince street, last night. Among
those who participated were the follow
ing: Miss NJ. Petit, night; Miss Sadie
Field, twilight; Mrs. Ruth Field, Aunt
Cloe; Miss Madge Graham, country
lass; Miss Clara Fisher, Topsy; Miss
Kate Fisher, ghost; Miss Lille Fisher,
Rad Riding Hood; Miss Ella Fisher,
hostess; Miss Annie Woodward, death;
Miss Dutfey, snow; Miss Mary Moore,
Quakeress; Miss Lucy Graves, Japan
ese; Miss Ruth Prettymau, folly; Miss
Addie Lyles, Lady of Cork; Messrs. w.
H. Melchoir, clown; ]. B. Field, Quaker
lady; L. P. Woodward, devil; II. Braw-
ner, policeman; Ed. Pettitt, baby; Harry
Fisher, Goth century girl; Tom Fisher,
frog; Elmer Davis, Col. II. NJ. G.; w.
A. Moore, Uncle Sam; w. l.. Kemp,
Rip Van Wrinkle; Will Graves, Indian;
Will Pollard, athlete, and Frank Stay
maker, Sultan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

Police CoURT.-The following cases
We're disposed of by Mayor Thompson
this morning:
\ builder, charged with allowing
material to lie in the street in the night
without light, was dismissed with a
reprimand.
Two men, charged with fighting one
night last week, had their case contin-
ued uniil Thursday night.
A man who had been arrested at the
Instance of his family for disorderiy
conduct was dismissed last night, the
charge having been withdrawn.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
aud cold. Ten dodgers were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

The MAUpIN BILL.-A telegram
from Richmond says: 1t is said that
the Maupin act will be reported favor
ably. Friends of the bill, however,
are little uneasy on account of the
committees delay. They fear that it
will reach the Senate at such a late
date it will not get through that
body, and if it does will be amend
ed and have to 60 back to the House.
Another dispatch says: "It is learned
that bill will be presented to the COM
mittee as a substitute for the Maupin
bill that permits pool selling and the
fight will be renewed in the Senate
against the Maupin bill with renewed
vigor. 1t is said that Senator Little, of
Fredericksburg, is the author of the
substitute BILL"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

TIE ADVENT OF LENr.-To-morrow,
Ash Wednesday, ushers in the lenten sea-.
son. The day is the first of the forty days
last In oiden times the fast was of thirty
SIX days duration, that is, it extended over
SIX weeks from the first Sunday in lent to
L~rter Day. onitting Sundays. Thirty-six
eayS sre aaout tenth of a year, and SO those
listing We're considered as giving 1.-THE OF
their Ives to Christ. Later, Ash Wednesday
and the three following days were added to
the fast, In the office of the Catholic Church
Ion bsh Wednesday occurs the solemn service
which gives the day its name. The priest
nut ssnes OF the forehead OF the faithful,
n5iug, Il LStin. Remember, man, that thou
ar dust, and shalt ratprn TO dust. Original.
$ ashes were placed only on the foreheads OF
pl'e!ie PsSiterts. but gradually the ceremony
va extended 20 all. Services will BE- held in
me churches in this city as mentioned yes
ie!day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
DRY GOODS.
v oOdVard & LotlTop.
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. ".
Cotton and Linen Dress Washable
Fabrics.

Rejane Dimities, 80 inches wide lie the
yard.
Royal Cremyl Laces, 80 inches wide, lie
the yard.
Drap Baronno Lawns 30 inches wide 15c
the yard
Jaconet Duchesse Lawns, 80 inches wide,
12lsc the yard.
La Belle Crepons 80 inches 1870 the
yard
Gismonda Silks, 80 inches wide, 12lsc the
yard.
Imperial Jaoonet Lawns, 40 inches wide
121hc the yard.
Silk Ginghams, with more silk than cotton,
% inches wide, 45c tho yard.
Persian Ginghams, 80 inches wide, SOC the
yard.
D. s. ]. Anderson's Ginghams, 80 inches
wide, 35c and soc the yard.
Melusina Printed Organdies, so inches
wide 25c the yard.
Partisan nipples, 30 inches vide, 20c the
yard,
Imperial Orsandies, very fine and sheer, 40
inches wide, lie the yard.
Silk Ginghams, finest cotton aud best quail
ty of silk, % inches vide, 69c the yard.
Batiste Lawns, SO to 40 inches wide, lie
the yard.
Irish Printed Dimities, 80 inches wide, CSC
the yard.
Koechlin's Organizes, 80 inches wide,
371hc the yard.
Gazincs, cotton and linen, 81 inches widc
Csc the yard
Linen Batistes, 50 inches wide, 81 90 and
$1.5O the yard.
Percales, 36 inches wide, 12hc the yard.
First floor. .10thst buiding)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

POULTRY SHow.-The National
Poultry and Pigeon Show in Washinl-
ton closes to day, and has resulted in
widely increased interest in this de-
partment of rural industry. In the
spacious hall at Center Market the
collection of poultry and pigeons afford
ed most attractive sight, and all the
varieties of fowls were handsomely rep
resented. Alexandria county, Va, was
the leader in the "games," and Hamp-
ton Farm, this county, won many
prizes. among them the beautiful silver
cup offered by New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

THE QUARTERLY CONFERENCE of
the NJ. E. Church will be held at Falls Church
on Saturday next at 2 p. m. Rev. S. P. Ship.
man, presiding elder of the district, will be
present and preside The last quarterly meet
ing of the year before the annual conference
will be held Sunday morning at IL o'clock,
when communion services will take place.
and at p. m, love feast will be held. At
night the monthly union services under the
auspices OF the Christian Endeavor Society
will be he held in N. E. Church South and
Rev. S. P. Shipmsn will preach the sermon
on the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
New ColOFed Wooden Dress Stufs.

Javanaise, or Silk Striped Challis in Orient
al and other artistic all-over and Dresden
printit gs-new and odd effects, 80 inches
wide, 65c the yard.
French Challis, Handsome Dresden and
and Persian effects, 80 inches wide, 371hc the
yard.
Shepherd Checks, 45 inches wide, 75c the
yard.
Tailor suitiugs, manufactured in Germany
and Scotland, 45 inches wide, S1.0o to 50
the yard.
Grenadines and Crepons, silk and wool,
nearly all silk; dress pattern lengths only,
$3.50 and $3.50 the yard.
First floor 10th st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. KIM.
Norton presiding.-Continuation of yes
terday's proceedings.-Com. VS.. Aaron
Jackson, colored, indicted for having
caused the death of his young baby by
beating it with strap; jury and YER
dict of not guilty and prisoner dis
charged.
Com. vs.. Annie Hughes, indicted for
keeping disorderly house; case con-
tinued till the April term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

Personal. Mr.. W. II. Steuernagel,
who has been under medical treatment
at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Balti-
more, for the past few weeks, is expec'-
ed home this evening or tomorrow
greatly improved in health.
Rev. W. II. McAllister will conclude
his pastoral relations with Trinity M.
E. Church when the annual conference
meets next month. 1t is said that he
will be succeeded by Rev. Mr.. Nc
Dougal, of the Kansas conference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

BALTIMORE, Feb. 1s.-Flour dull and
unchanged Wheat dull AID firm : No 2 red
spot and Feb 1915 bid; May 725a7 22i;
southern wheat by sample 1876; do Oh
grade 7l1ha74k. Corn steady; mixed So t
and Feb 33A April 34a34A4; May 80
a35A; steamer mixed 32a3214; southern
white corn 33s34. Oats steady; 40 white
Western % a2Sia No 2 miIed do 2612a21.
Rye steady No 2 44s45 for nearby. AMI Ala
as for Western. Hay steady. ther articles
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

SUPPER.-As before stated in the GA
ZETTE the Christ Church Circle of Kings
Daughters will have supper this even
log in the Sunday School room of
Christ Church from 6 to IL o'clock.
The circle wish to increase their fund
for work among the suffering and
needy in our midst, and outside our
town and State. Come and help us; we
will insure you good supper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

THE MINISTRIES To-NIGHT.-The
Guy Bros. Minstrels will be at the New
Opera House tonight. This popular
company is much stronger and better
then ever, several new features having
been added to their programme since
their last appearance here. This COM
psny made favorable impression last
January, a year ago, when they played
here to crowded house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

The WEATHER was very cold last
night the mercury dropping to 80.
Much ice formed on both sides of the
river. but not enough to interfere with
navigation. This morning the temper
azure rose and at 10 O'Clock the Their
mpmeter registered 2S'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

The name of Mr.. c. Lee Moore, a
clerk in the Office of the auditor of pub
lie accounts, is being mentioned for tn ,
position of insurance commissioner in
the event the pending bill becomes q
law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

At Farmville yesterday, in the Prince
Edward county court, the re.trials of
the Lunenburg prisoners, charged with
the murder OF Mrs. Pollard, were set
for the March term of the court. A
motion was made to proceed with the
trial of Marable at this term, but it was
denied
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

NEW YORK. Feb. s-Flour-state and
Western dull, steady and unchanged. Wheat
NO rel advanced 1ss14c; dull and steady (;
May II 9-16a717s Corn-No 2 quiet ard
easier May SO 1.16S364 Osts-No dull
and steady; May 25laa253s; Western 26a
29h Pork steady and quiet; mess $40 so
s1O75 Lard quiet steam rendered s. 771h
asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
MONETARY AND C0MMERrIAL
ELMWOOD NURSERIES

WE OFFER A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT
OF FIRST CLASS WHOLE-ROOT
HOME G2CWN TREES.
Apple, 2 & 3 years, 5 to feet. 15c each,
S1.75 per dozen, SO per hundred.
Apple, 2 & 3 years, 4 to 3 feet, 12c each,
81 % per dozen. IS per hundred.
Peach, year 5 to 6 feet, 15c each, S1.75
per dozen. $40 per hundred.
Peach, year, 3 to . feet, &c each, S1.25
per dozen, 81 per hundred
Pears. std 5 to 7 feet, Soc each, Sd per
dozen; to 5 feet 25c e,ch.
Plums and Apricots 4 to 6 feet, Doc each,
So. so per dozen; 3 to 4 feet 25c each.
Grapes. years, from 10c to SOC each, sud
from So to 10 per hundred.
Also Quince,, Cnrrants, Gooseberries, Rasp-
berries, BIackberries, Strawberries, etc. Ever
greens, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Pc.
land China Pigs. = months old, eligible 10
registry, SO each, SO per pair; also 3 few
Young boars Bronze Turkey, Pekin Duck,
and Plymouth Rock Eggs to hatch in season.
We have no agents but deal directly with
planters. Write for descriptive price catalogue.
J. 3. WATKINS & BIO,
Hailsboro, Chesterfield County, Va.
iap21 tuEf I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

In the Maryland House OF Delegates yeste''
day a message was received from the Coy,
ernor returning, without his approval, the Dill
to regulate the catching of fish In the Poto-
mac river which was to go into effect upon
the passage of similar bills BY the Legislatures
of Virginia aud West Virginia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

CHICAGO, Feb. 17.-Wheat-May 65Ssa
651h July 65ssa65A. Corn-May 30; July
81. Oat5-Iay 2tls; July 2144. Pork
May SO 10; July SO 20. Lard May
So 60; Jtly S5 721a. Ribs May SO p y
July So 35a5 37lh. Wheat opened dull and
firm. Corn opened shade easier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb. 18th, 1895
T) THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
L ALEXANDRIA INSURANCE COM
PAYING, the undersigned, committee
appointed at the stockholders meeting of the
Alexandria Insurance Company held Febru-
sry 10Th, 1896. have to report that We have
examined the statements and books of the
Secretary and Treasurer, and the bonds and
securities of the company which we find coz
rect. Respectfully,
WORTH HULF1SH,
J. D. 81. LUNT. Committee.
- fsb1S st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
sect fair and warmer, possibly followed by
..ow tlurres Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

Attention is directed to the advertisement
of J. B. Watkins 81 Bro, cultivators of fruit,
ornamental trees, vines, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18
NJ GOODS DBLIHERBD IN ALE1
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. w,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
Alexandria Market, February 10

AIeIdHUTId IHdThcO' CUIusiTJ Ie''
Tho market continues quiet with light
transactions, owing to limited receipts of
grain There are no changes to note in quo
tations. Country Produce is firm, the cold
weather stiffening prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

NgEMeEes OF THE YOUNG MEMS
N SODALITY LYCEUM are requested to
attend the meeting at their hall on Duke
street. TONIGHT at 8 O'Clock Members
wishing invitations for the celebration Friday
night can procure them from the Secretary.
VIM. L. HOY,
II Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

T HAVE received through Harry H simp.
i son, GA south Alfred street, Agent fur
the Life Insurance Company OF Richm lad.
Va, FIVE HUNDRED D0LL.BS N full
payment of Policy No. 10.9J5 insured upon
the life Of my son. Charlie q. Crump.
ANN CRUMP, His Mother
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
j. holders of the CROSS MANUFACTURE
ING COMPANY will be held at 10Y King
street, Alexandria. Va, on MONDAY sF-
TERNoON, March End, 1896, at 3 p M. for
the purpose of electing Board of Directors
for the ensuing year, and the transaction OF
such business as may lawfully come before it
JOSEPH B. FORKER,
feb1S I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-18

BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-12
Politics and Religion.

New York, June 12.--At the state con-
ference OF the African Methodist Epis-
copal church at Yonkers. yesterday. con-
siderable discussion took place in re-
gard to political affairs at St Louis and
particularly in reference to the action
against the colored delegates in that
city. A resolution was introduced de-
claring I'm favor of sending a party Of
ministers TO st. Louis TO urge the NOM
ination of William Mckinley. There
was warm opposition to this, however.
1t was finally decided 20 endorse tho
nominee of the st. Louis convention,
whoever he might be.