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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-26

t'Af~N ~ = - jill liz
in a spontaneous sympathy, tact and a
charm of manner, together with a knowl-
edge of what to say and how to say it. A
brilliant eonversationalist is not always a
good entertainer. One of the most charm
ing women of Boston's literary coterie has
little to say, but the winning domesticity,
the -generousness and healthy vim pervad-
ing the atmosphere wherever she may be
in the modern Athens.
Everybody is made to feel pleasant, and,
unlike similar gatherings in commerce
riden cities. no straining after effect is
tolerated.
The little bouillon sets for Individual
use are particularly pretty gifts for an
invalid. An oval platter of fine china
with the trailing sprays of Wild honey
suckle holds the cup with its double han
dies and cover, a salt dish and pepper box
and a rack for dry toast and waters.
Everything is of china, and the decoration
is. of course, to match.
White is to be very much worn this sea-
son, and race and yachting gowns are
made Of white alpaca and serge, Short
white capes of silk lace or chiffon will be
a desirable possession at the fashionable
summer resorts, and the only permissible
black cape is deliberately trimmed with
white.
The old-fashioned funnel-shaped paper
lamp shade has been revived, but instead
of the miniature snow scene or summer
landscape. the beauties of which used to
distract our attention from our school
books, there is now the ubiquitous HoI-
land scene or windmill n dyke.
Egg scissors have come. They take of
the top of the breakfast soft-boiled esq
with neatness and dispatch. making the
rest OF the edible easy OF access with
the small egg spoon
Grape fruit pulp mixed with shaved
Ice and served in punch glasses IS an
excellent course for a spring luncheon
where wine Is not offered.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-26

Aftofney.
Freebooter Riordan moved the report
be received and printed in fall in the min-
utes. Adopted.
From a. j. Manning. storekeeper, re-
QUESTION for supplies for the Panitentiary.
was received and referred to the Com.
mittee on Penitentiarys
From Frederick FrAmbach. Jr,
To the Honorahlel the Director and Mem
hsrs Of the Board Of Chosen Frseholders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04
COR. KING AND ROYAL SITS.
LOCAL BREYITIES.

Mr.. w. II. Smoot, an old and esteem
ed citizen of Occoquan, died recently.
The q. S. Court meets on Monday,
hut no business will be transacted be-
fore Tuesday.
Misses Herbert and Wattles will to.
night give their dancing class fancy
dress party at Odd Fellows Hall.
Mrs. Samuel Zones last night pre-
sented her husband with twins, both
boys, one of which, however, died
shortly after birth.
Mrs. Lucinda Lloyd has sold to Mrs.
Cora L. Chesser house and lot on the
west side of Fairfax street, between
Wolfe and Wilkes.
A fight is said to have occurred in a
south Alfred street saloon Thursday
night. The police are ferreting out the
principals and witnesses.
1t is reported that Mr.. Frank L. En-
twisle, who was defeated for fireman OF
the Columbia Company at the last
meeting. will be a candidate for the
Board of Fire Wardens.
During the high wind yesterday
evening an old frame dwelling on Roy
al street, near Wilkes, was blown
down. 1t was recently occupied by
colored people. The bouse was built
10 1852 by Mr.. Currap, the father Of
John Curran, who was implicated in
the killing of Policeman Arnold.
The statement published this morning
that Jeff. Phillips, who was pardoned
rom the Richmond penitentiary on
New Years, went to Washington last
evening to join his family, who have
removed there from this city, was in.
correct. It is reported yG.ss phillips
reached here to-day and went on to
Washington.
A. J. Morris, member of the chain
gang, has made his escape. 1t viii be
relief to the committee if he is never
captured, as he has been annoying the
people of this city for several years by
petty thievery and begging. He is
half witted and it is said came here
| from Fredericksburg. He is generally
known as Happy jack
Cornelius Myers. colored, was found
drunk during the early part of last
night on north Lee street. He was un.
able to walk and would doubtless have
frozen to death had he remained gu,
all night 1t required the united efforts
of Officers Ferguson and Deane ard q
colored man who was coDscripted into
the service, to carry him to the station
house. This morning be was fiued So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04
ArrDMprED sU1c1DE.-Lee HUI

ATTEMPTED SUIcIDE.-Lee Hum
phrey, a former resident of this city,
but who has for some time been living
at Shepherds on the opposite side of
the river, while in a fit of dependency
early last night swallowed four ounces OF
laudanum. Word was sent to Union.
town for physician aud several were
requested to attend the would be-sui-
eide, but they all with one accord be-
gan to make excuses. 1t was too far
for one to travel, another didn't under,
stand the case and, doubtless, like
the shirkers of old, one had married a
wife. The true reason was, it was too
cold for them. at this juncture Capt
Fair, of the transfer tug Beaverton,
came to the rescue, and with his crew
ministered to Humphrey. "Dr." James
wilkins took hold of the case in pro-
fessional way aud by the use of homely
remedies soon placed his patient out Of
danger. Humphrey didn't seem to ap
preciate the good Offices of his friends
as ne was disgruntled at being brought
from eternitS's brink over which he
lis still DESTROYS of plunging. He says he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04
@ GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEx
ANDRLh.
W oodward & Lothrop
10th, nth & F SITS, n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. C.

PERsoNAL.-Mr. J. r. N. Curtin, of
the Baptist Sunday School, handsomely
entertained the members of his class Of
young men last night at his home on
north Columbus street. After discus
sion of the work for the year Mrs.
Curtin invited them to the dining room
where a feast had been spread which
was highly enjoyed by all present
At her handsome residence on south
Waahinston street, Mrs. M. A. Wood,
with her married daughters, Mrs. ].
Clinton Smoot and Mrs. George r. Hill,
received their many friends last night
from to II o'clock, introducing Mrs.
Robert S. Jones (nee Miss McCay,
lately of Philcdelphia). Miss Cora
Smoot was also of the receiving party
Ms. Woods grandchildren and their
friends, after the reception, "tripped
the light fantastic" informally until the
"wee sma' hours The company was
large and brilliant; the contrast between
the crisp winter air outside and the
genial warmth and glow within was
striking and enjoyable. The halls and
parlors of the mansion were beautifully
decorated with palms, potted and cut
flowers for the occasion.
The Valley Chess Club held their
annual tournlnent this week at Mr.. J..
S. Blackburn's house. The custody of
the silver cup fell to Mr.. J. S. Black
burn, be having won six games and lost
two. Mr.. Willis stood second, winning
five games and losing three. The other
memhers-Messrs. Allen, Mcdonald
and Thomson-were close competitors,
and the games were we'll contested, one
game lasting eight hours.
The Director of the Corcoran School
of Art and Mrs. Andrews have issued
invitations to the students OF the Cor
coran School of Art for reception at
their home on Scott circle, in Washing
ton, on Thursday, the 9th, from to 6.
Prof. aud Mrs. Andrews will be assisted
by Mr.. Robert Binckley and Miss Lii
liam Cook.
Miss Cornelia Boykin last night gave
box party at the Academy of Music,
Baltimore, in honor of her guest, Miss
Daingerfeld, OF this city.
Miss Mary Smith, of Warrenton, will
spend the winter in Washington.
Mr.. William Steuernagel is quite sick
at the Exchange.
Little 4 ia Garrett continues serious.
ly ill at her home on north Washington
street.
Congressman Meredith and family
move from Manassas to Washington
| next week for the winter. They will
occupy rooms Mt the Riggs House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The publishers of the GAZETTE have de.
termined to reduce its price, the Daily from
SIX to FIVE aud the Tri.weekly from -Four
to THREE DOLLARS PER ANNUM, this rate to
go into effect on The first of next January
The object of this will be to bring the GAZETTE
within the reach of all, placing the Daily
edition at the small sum Of Ten CENTS PER
WEEK. As it is, the paper is regarded as the
sine q'ea no,, of most households in Alexandria
and the surrounding country and this reduc-
ton, it is believed. will eventually render it
equally indispensable in others. In the year
to come, as in the past, every exertion will be
used to make the GAZETTE attractive, and to
fill it with all the current news.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

The COLD WEATHER.-Ina accordance
with the prediction of the Weather Bu-
reau yesterday morning, the tempera-
ture took decided drop by dark, at
which time the fierce northwest wind
was bowling dismally through the de
nuded trees and causing swinging signs
to perform double somersaults. The
noise OF rafting sash was kept up all
night, while tbs electric lights swayed
and caused doleful shadows to dance
on houses and fences. The wind came
in terrific flaws, as though bent on pros
trating trees, fences, chimneys or any
thing else in its path. No particular
damage, however, was done, though
occasionally q brick would roll across a
roof from loose chimney or a shingle
would sail away. This morning the
mercury in the thermometer was down
to l2o and the river was frozen to the
channel banks On both sides. The in.
dications are that extremely colder
weather will prevail tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

RELIEF COMPANY MEETING The
annual meeting of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company was held last nigh!
with Vice President VIM. Melchior in
the cbsir.
The reports of the various officers
were received and accepted.
The recorders report showed total
of Sc runs for the truck during the past
year.
One application for membership was
made.
The reports ofthe various committees
were received and accepted.
Mr.. John Trimyer was appointed an
additional member of the committee
appointed two months ago to look into
the matter of a parade on February
22nd next, and the general committee
on this matter was rendered the use OF
the Truck Company's parlors for the
first meeting.
The election of officers resulted as
follows:
President, Park Aguew; LIST Vice
President, VIM. Melchior; 2nd Vice
President, John Trimyer; Treasurer,
L. Ruben; Secretary, Chas, Pickiu; Re-
cord ,r, A. w. Melchior; Foreman. Il.
NJ. Latham; 1st Assistant Foreman, w.
T. Rogers; End Assistant Foreman,
Samuel Payne.
A vote of thanks was rendered
Driver Clapdore for the excellent con-
dition in which he has kept the house
aud apparatus.
A committee of three-Messrs. La
than, VIM. Melchoir and VIM. Rogers
was appointed to wait on the Fire
Wardeus and lay the matter of fire
ropes before them, and also in regard
to the action of some of the police at
fires, and as to the adoption of some
rules governing the use of water and
and the use of the extinguishers at fires.
The treasurer's report was presented,
audited and adopted.
After the transaction of some minor
business, the meeting adjourned.
The meeting was largely attended,
and much interest was manifested in
the proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04
Muslin Underwear
FOR WoMEN. MISSES, & child.

FOh WOME~, MlSSCC, N SdllLD
Rem.
The stock, direct from the factories, is fully
equal TO the best of home work. The mate
rails, the finish and the strength of sll The
garments, arc right, even in the lowest grades
The prices are remarkably low, in many in
stances less than the materials alone would
cost.
This sale includes, besides wonderfully
complete lines of Womens, Misses and Child
ren's Underwear, everything desirable in In
fants Goods Aprons and Corsets also many
novelties in French handmade Lingerie
Silk Negigees, Bridal Sets in Silk and Main
sock, Breakfast Sacques, Boudoir Gowna,
Silk Petticoats &c.
The few garments named below are the
medium and lower priced goods. and are
merely suggestive of stock of Underwear
that is intlinsically the best we have ever
Offered.
Womcn's Muslin Gown, Hubbard yoke of
four clusters OF tucks and Hamburg inserting;
Hamburg around neck and sleeves, soc.
Women's Muslin Gown; Empire style, pulled
yoke; Hamburg around collar and Oh sleeves;
pearl buttons, 75c.
Women's Muslin Gown; square neck in
front; lapels of but.onhole embroidery; Point
de Paris inserting and lace across front; wide
lace around neck and sleeves, S1.00.
Women's Cambria Gown; lapels of cmbroid-
cry; embroidery and inserting across front;
wide embroidery around neck and on sleeves;
neatly finished with feather edge, $1.O0.
Womens Muslin Gown; full length; Hub
bard yoke of largo and small clustered tucks;
cambria rufile around neck and sleeves, 3Sc
Childrcn's Bingham Dress; striped or
checked; ruflle over shoulders; neck and
sleeves finished with Iuffle, SOC.
Women's Cambria Corset Cover; low neck;
yoke of beading and tucks; Hamburg around
neck, 25c
Women's Muslin Drawers; Hamburg ruffle
and wide inserting; tucks above, SOC.
"P. N" Corsets; fine cortil; medium waist
two side steels, bias wsistband suitable for
stout women; white, gray and black; all sizes:
regular price, 81. Now 69c
Second floor. 10th st. building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

THE PooR.-The cold wave which
has struck this section has increased
the number of applications for help
from the city. The requests are main
ly for fuel, but Mr.. Harrison, who has
contracted to furnish the city with
wood has sent none here so far. APP
plications for provisions are also being
made, and in cases known to be deserv-
ing the wants are supplied. As has
been the mode of procedure for some
years, the Overseer of the Outdoor Poor
turns the applications over to the
policemen for investigation: and they
enter the houses of the suppliants,
make the proper examinations and re.
port. AS is the case every winter, con-
siderable fraud is attempted and doubt
less in some instances practiced. A
day or two ago family asked city aid
and the usual examination was made
into the case. On the first floor moth
ing could be found in the way of eat
ables or fuel. The order was about to be
issued when by an accident it was
learned that the applicants had three
barrels of flour up stairs. Another
family in the Third ward made touch
ing appeal and an officer entered the
house and explored the premises. He
found the paterfamilias to be pension
er, and at the time he was enjoying the
radiation from hot stove. Wood and
coal were in the cellar and barrel Of
-four behind the kitchen door. In flu
ture the officers, when suspicious OF
applicants, will reconnoitre up stairs
and in cellars, and where attempts
at fraud are discovered the names OF
the parties will be published.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

INsTALLATIoN.-At a meeting last
night of Alexandria Council, No. 665,
National Union, held at Good Temp
lars Hall, south Fairfax street, large
crowd was in attendance. After the
usual routine business was transacted
Council Deputy John II. Bruce installed
the following officers which were elect
ed at o previous meeting to serve for
the ensuing year: President, NJ. F.
Hobson; Vice President, NJ. R. Norris;
tx President, Jas. McCuen, jr; Speak
er, ]. H. Bartlett; Recording Secretary
W. p. Henshaw; Financial Secretary
S. P. Jackson; Treasurer, James Nc
Guen, jr.; Usher, Jas. r. Pickin; Ser.
geant-at-Arms. J. d. Brown; Doorkeep.
err, Joseph H Bryne; Cha plain, John FL
Bruce; Trustees, NJ. r. Norris, James
McCuen, jr., and John T. Rafferty,
The meeting was very interesting
one and the addresses of Messrs. Nc
Cuen and Bruce under the good of the
order were very pointed and showed
the outlook for the National Union
for the coming year to be very encour
aging. There were three applications
made for membership.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

We pleased with the results of the holiday trade and
thank for their liberal patronage We have
few goods left and perhaps some have received money
vest in membranes offer the following inducements
33B per reduction all baskets. few nice scrap
baskets, work baskets and glove boxes remain stock
1873 per reduction fancy pin cushions, Brownie
pen wipers and Napoeons.
IS per cent reduction brass lenders brass androns
brass fire SETS down pillows covered with silk uncovered down
pillows dressing table and bedroom scar japanese brass
trays silk drapery scarfs.
20 Per Cent. Reduction on all Cloaks. Capes
Fur Mufsand Boas
To close out lot of consigned Rugs, large Sizes We
authorized to make the following reductions:
per cent discount on the S12e9 large Smyrna Rugs
IS per cent discount the $3.50 large Smyrna Rugs
20 per discount all Screens.
These prices only good until January 2nd 1896. After
this any goods remaining stock will be packed away to get
the store in shape for regular business
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

TIE MARKET to-day was attended
by but few country people and they
had but little produce. The benches
of the hucksters and butchers, however,
were well supplied. Prices for poultry
were rather high, turkeys selling atfrom
10 to Is cents pound. Ducks and
chickens sold at from 60 to so cents a
pair; butter 25a35 pound and eggs
% cents dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

CHURCH SERVICES, &c, TOMORROW
Christ ChWrch.-Services at II a. IN.
and 100 p IN by Rev. Bergman Green.
81. PaUPs Church.-Services at IL a.
m. and p. m. by Rev. ?. p. Phillips.
Grace Ch1rch.-7 a. m. Holy Com
munion; $3.50 q. m. Sunday school; II a.
m. morning service; 3 p. m. Mission
school, 7:30 p. In. evening service by
Rev. c. E. Bali.
81. Mary's Church.-First mass at Z
a. m. Mass at $50 and II a. N. by Rev.
Father Bowler. Vespers at p. m.
German Lutheran Chmch.-Sunday
school at 10 a. m. Service at II a. III.
90 English) by Rev. G. A. Lubkert.
Second Presbyterian Church.-Sunday
school at 9:15 a. IN. Preaching at II a.
m. and 7:30 p. IN. by Rev. L. H. Rice.
Communion after morning service.
Primitive Baptist Church.-Preaching
at j a. m. by Elder A. B. Francis.
Baptist Church.-Preaching at II a.
m. and 7:30 p. N. by Rev. j. II. Butler.
Trinity Meth. Epis. Church. Preach
ing at ! / a. IN. and 7:30 p. m. by Rev.
w. H. McAllister.
Meth. Epis. Church SoNth.-9:l5 a. m.
Sunday school; preaching at II a. m.
and 7:30 p. m. by Rev. j. t. Williams.
Village Gtapel.-9 a. m. class meet
ing; preaching at IL a. m. and 7:30 p,
N. by Rev. ID. H. Kern $50 p. m.
Sunday school. Rev. Mr.. Kern will
preach at Del Ray at p. IN.
Meth. Prot. Church.-9:15 q. m. Sun
day school; preaching at II a. m.
and 7:30 p. m. by Rev. f. t. Benson.
Flower Garden 3 p. M. Christian En-
deavors topic service 7 p. m.
Free Methodist Church-Lee street,
near Wilkes.-Preaching at IL a. m.
and at 7:45 p. m. by Rev. d.. j. Santmier.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
rooms at 4 p. m. Service of prayer and
praise with a short address.
Aims House service at $50 p. m.
Roberts Chapel, NJ e. Church (colored)
Preaching at II a. IN. and at Sp. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

FABIo RoMANI.-To-night brings to
the Opera House a play that has won
the praise of the press and the applause
of thousands of people. The Ven
detta'' is beautiful story as written by
Marie Corelli and the play does full
justice to the novel. One of the leading
attractions is the dancing of the famous
serpentine and stereopticon dances be-.
tween the acts by Miss Grace Hunter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

POLICE CoURT.-The following cas- s
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
last night:
A white man charged with using it,
decent language, was fined So.
Hsrrie Davis, colored, charged with
indecent conduct, was fined IS.
Randolph Thompson, colored, arrest
ed on suspicion OF having assaulted
John Breen, was dismissed for want of
evidence.
The case of man, charged with con.
Quoting business without a license, was
dismissed, he having procured the
same.
A man, charged with the same Of
tense, was dismissed, he having signi-
fed his intention of procuring Ii
cense to-day.
Another mau, charged with similar
ofense, was dismissed for want of evi,
dence.
Cornelius Meyers, colored, arrested
by Officers Deane and Ferguson Tor
drunken and disorderly conduct, wa:
fined IS this morning.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cold. One prisoner and twenty.
three dodgers were at the station
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

ga-To sUBsCRIBERs-Ihe announce.
ment of the reduction of the subscription
price of the GAZETTE, of both its Daily and
Tri,weelIy Editions, is followed by reques.
of prompt payment by subscribers. Overdue
accounts must be settled at once and the SER
vices 10 of those in arrears viii be dscon
tinued after the first of the year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

The arrangements for the aDnual in.
stallation of officers and the banquet of
the Royal Arcanum, which will take
place on Tuesday, January IA, are now
nearly completed. The Arcanum has
over three hundred members il Alex
andria, and they are all expected to be
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

B. Y. P. 1.-THE Baptist Young
Peoples Union, at their meeting last
night, elected the following officers to
serve for the ensuing term: President.
Jared Hayden vice-president, Melvin
Pitts; recording secretary, Norman
Williamson; corresponding secretary,
Aubrey Shumsn; treasurer, Samuel
Garrett; pianist, Miss Mamie William
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-04

Memorial services on the death OF
Mrs. Sarah L. Hawxhurst were held
on Tuesday evening by Pioneer Lodge,
No. 1, I. o. G. T., of Falls Church, Of
! which she was member.