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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-21
Rock Island Cbaneas-

G. G. Parsons, agent for the Rock Is
land at Fairbury. Neb.. has been re-
leased from the service Of the company.
C. T Catlin, the present agent at
scandia kan, viii be transferred to
Fairbury and r. W. Wiles, at present
agent at Morganville. KAN win take
charge Of the Office at Scandia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-21
ARID LANDS-IRRTGATTON.
Favorable Report on the Carey Act
Amendment.

Amendment.
Washington April 21.-The house
committee on irrigation Of arid lands
has authorized favorable report on
a bill amendatory of the Carey act. The
amendments provide that where the
greater part Of legal subdivision is
desert in character, the whole shall be
so considered.
In order to be entitled to desert lands
the states and territories must cause
to be irrigated and occupied not less
than twenty acres in each 100. Such
tracts must be cultivated by actual
settlers within ten years from the date
of segregation.
Desert lands are defined as such
as win not produce the ordinary agri-
cultural crops without artificial irri-
CATION.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-21

The new Santa Fe hospital was for
mally inspected by the board of trus-
tees this afternoon. The board will not
announce the result OF its inspection in
detail for some time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-21
Baron Hirsch Dead.

Vienna. April 21-Baron Hirsch died
this morning of heart disease at his
estate near KomOrn- He was noted for
his great philanthropic projects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-21

Paris. April 21.-Leon Say, the dis
tinguished political economist died at
2:30 this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-21

Ancient Order Of Pyramids w'l give
one of their socials Wednesday evening
April %. Come and have a good time
Admission 10 cents 7O4 and 706 Kan-
sas avenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
COMMON COUNCIL.

At a regular meeting of the Common Coun.
Gil Of the city of Alexandria, Va, held
January 14th. 1896, there were present:
Hubert SnowdeD, esq, President, and
Messrs Burke. Thompson, Strider, Latham,
Klaus, Harrison, Cation, White, Fannon and
McCuen.
An ordinance to amend and re.ordain sec .
lions and IT, of chapter 3, of the laws Of
the city of Alexandria of 1874, as amended
by an ordinance approve February -, 1891,
reported with amendment by the Committee
on Streets was read three times and passed by
the following vote:
Ayes, Messrs. Burke, Thompson, Latham,
Klaus, Harrison, Cation, White. Fannon and
Mr.. President-9. Noes, none.
Copies of the recorded action of the super
| visors of Alexandria county upon the PROPOSE
ton of the City Council to erect an engine
house on part of the Courthouse lot were re.
ceived and referred to the Committee on Pub
lie Property.
The petition of d. Bryant for permission to
erect frame building on the southeast cor.
ner of Duke and Union streets for the storage
of lump plaster was granted.
An act to amend and re enact an act en-.
titled "An act to reduce the price of gas, was
road and laid over.
Tho Board Of Aldermen were invited to
meet this board in joint session for the pur-
pose of electing school trustees, and the in
vitation was accepted, the joint convention
assembled and elected the following trustees
3. P. Aitcheson, First ward j. B. Chap.
man. Second ward; ]. T. Harrison, Third
ward, and F. L. Smith. Fourth ward.
The joint convention then dissolved.
A petition from j. II. Fisher, Manager OF
of tho Western Union Telegraph Company,
for the return of portion of the license tax
paid by the company for the year 1896
was referred to the Committee on Finance.
An ordinance to secure the repair of streets
and alleys was read and referred to the Com.
mittee on Streets.
Tho following were received from the
Board Of Aldermen and their action con-
Cured in: Two bills for repairs at the jail
also resolution calling the attention of the
Mayor and Health Officer to the number OF
cases of scarlet fever in the city and request
ing them to take the necessary action to pre-
vent its spreading
The conference committees report upon
tho Police Commissioners recommendation
was tsk gen up, and motion making it the
special order for the next regular meeting OF
Council and inviting the Board of Aldermen
to meet this board in joint session for the pur.
pose o! discussing the subject was adopted.
The board then adjourned.
Teste: JNO. T. JOHNSON. Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

To BE SENT OUT OF TowN.-A good
subject for the whipping post was
ushered into the dock in the Police
Court this morning in the shape of q
muscular Scotchman, about 40 years of
age, who calls himself Stephen K. Hill. This
individual has been giving trouble in this
city since the early part of last fall when he
came here and boosted that Alexandria
would have to take care of him this winter.
He soon got on the chain gang, but nc bad
been off but few hours when he was re.
arrested and sent back for some misdemeanor.
After serving about half of his term he was
released last Saturday by the Mayor with the
understanding that no would go to work on
one of the fishing shores He rcappeared in
this city last night very drunk and was fall
ing about in doorwsys when Officers Ferguson
and Atkinson found him. They had to pick
him up bodily and convey him to the station
house. This morning he was ordeiel to be
placed on bread and water for As hours after
which he will be sent sufficient distance
from the city to give him very long WALL
back. Years ago, when the late Hugh
Latham was Mayor of Alexandria, three in
dividuals, trsmps, landed here one morning
and concluded they would roost in this city
during the winter at the public expense. In
passing down Royal street they deliberate, y
took pair of boots which wero hanging in
front of hr. George Simpsons store. They
made no attempt to escape and of course
were captured. Unfortunately the 'cobbing"
law was in operation at tho time, and the
Mayor ordered each to receive thirty blows.
They were taken to the Jail and the punish
ment inflicted. The first subject upon getting
his quota made break for the front door and
asked Warden Bernard Cline the shortest and
most direct way out ofthe city. He was told to
follow the railroad track. When he reached
the canal basin the second had gotten his dose
of Alexandria justice aud he implolingly put
the same question to the warden. The
second had reacnsd Portner's brewery when
the third rushed to the door AID showed an
equal desire to be shown an air line out of
town. He was to d to follow his two compsn-
ions, who we're still in sight. They were never
seen here again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

DIED DURING THE NIGHT-n{r. Lit
Teton Page. well-known resident of
the First ward, was found dead in bis
bed at his residence, on south Pitt
street. at an. early hour this morning.
The deceased came home last night
from the Midland depot, where ne had
been employed, apparently as well as
ever. He ate his supper, and talReo
and interchanged pleasantries VIII
his family until he retired. This morn
ing when Mrs. Page summoned him &c
breakfast she received no response
and after repeating the call went to MS
room, where she was terribly shocked
to find him cold aud stiff in death:
Neighbors were quickly summoned
and they did all they could to soothe
the anguish of the wife and children
who had been so suddenly plunged in
to sorrow. 1t is supposed Mr.. Pages
death was due to heart trouble. dc
was quiet and industrious citizen
and was much respected and esteemed
by all who knew him, ana Justly, too
as he was one of the types of mar
whose lots, though cast in the humble
paths of life, patiently and quietly full
fill their destiny without mixing witt
radical aeitators or those who are
wont to foment dissatisfaction ant
strife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

MARRIED IN WAsHINGToN.-Miss
Helen Gertrude Richardson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. s. Richardson, and
Mr.. Charles L. Billiard of Bowling
Green, Va, were married to-day at
the residence of the BRIDES parents, No.
1885 N street northwest Washington.
The maid of honor was Miss Lena Rich
ardson, sister of the bride. The two
bridesmaids were Miss Maude Edelin,,
of this city, and Miss Sarah Billiard, OF
Virginia, sister of the groom. The
four ushers were: Mr.. G. T. Richard
son, MIR. Baird, Mr.. Thomas Balyntine,
and Mr.. Vance from Chester, Pa. The
best man was Mr.. Richard Moncure,
of Virginia. The bridal party and q
number of visitors from Virginia and
! Mary land, who went over for the wed.
ding, were entertained at dinner last
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Billiard left i'm.
| mediately after the ceremony for a des.
| tination known only to themselves, and
will be at home after February Is al
Lawn Hotel, Bowling Green, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

MEETING AT THE READING ROOM
At meeting of young men held in the
Railroad Reading Room last night the
Young Mems Brotherhood was dis
banded and temporary organization
preparatory to forming branch of the
r. r. Y. M. G.. A. was formed. Mr..
VIM. Campbell was elected chairman,
with Wilmer L. Griffin as secretary.
After considerable talk and the appoint
ment of committees, communication
was ordered to be sent to the national
secretary of the R. R. Y. NJ. G. A. in re-
gard to the organization of an associa-
ton of that order. 1t was also decided
to meet on next Tuesday night at 7:30
o'clock to further consider the plans.
All young men are urged to be present
at this meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

WEDDING.-Mr. Harry Hammond, 8
well-known young business man o.
this city, and Miss Eta Cats, daueh'
ter of Mr.. R. D. Cats, of West End
were married in the Baptist Church at
ten o'clock this morning in the presence
of large number of their friends, Rev.
]. II. Butler, assisted by Rev. F. T.
Benson officiating. Mrs. Raines pre-.
sided at the organ. The ushers were
Messrs. Alvin Powell, Thomas Brown
Wade Brown and Samuel Cats. The
bride wore q handsome travelling suit
and carried beautiful bouquet of bride
roses. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Hammond left for trip to New
York and Niagara.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting of the Board OF Alder
men of Alexandria, Va, held January IA
1896, there were present:
VIM. 81. Marbury, esq, President ant
Messrs. Havener, Burke, Ballenger, Hinken
Davis, Smoot and Sweeney.
An ordinance to amend and re enact an ac
entitled "An act to reduce the price of gas
approved May 18th, 1895, was presented by
Mr.. Hinken, from the Committee on Light
was read second and third times and passed
by the following vote:
Ayes, Messrs Havener, Burke, Bsllenger
Hinken, Davis, smcot and Mr.. President
Noes, mono.
Mr. Smoot offered the following resolution
Resolved That the attention of the Mayor
and Health Officer of the city be called to the
number of cases of scarlet fever that is now
in tho city, and request that they take such
steps as are necessary to prevent its further
spread.
The resolution was adopted by the follow
ing vote:
Ayes, Measrs. Havener, Burke, Ballenger,
Hinken, Davis, Smoot and Mr.. President-7.
Noes, none.
Mr. Burke presented bill of NJ A. Hanra.
and also one from Thomas Hoy for $3.50
lOl ~ lOth WSlO 1O-
ferred to the Committee on Public Property.
The board then proceeded to the chamber
of the Common Council for the purpose of
participating in the election Of four school
trustees
The following were received from the Com.
mon Council and their action concurred in
An ordinance to secure the repair Of streets
and alleys; petition from J. Il. Fisher,
Manager Of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, praying for the refunding of the
$50 advance made in the last assessment
also petition from Hebert Bryant asking
permission to erect frame building on his
property on the southeast corner of Duke and
Union streets also communication from the
Board of Supervisors Of Alexandria county,
relative to the Courthouse and Jail properties !;
and an ordinance to amend and re-ordain Sec
tions 8 and II, of chapter 5, OF the laws of the
city of Alexandria Of 1874 as amended by an
ordinance approved February ID, 1891,
The board then adjourned.
Teste: Z. E. KNIGHT, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. K. A.
Norton presiding.-Thew will OF the C1as.
l.. Powell was admitted to probate.
The deceased left his property to his
two daughters, Miss Rebecca c. Pow
ell and Mrs. S. S. Hepbron.
c. R. Hooff, A. H. Smyth and T. w.
/ White were appointed appraisers of the
estate of G. L. Powell.
A certified copy of the will of S. NJ.
Hamilton, of Baltimore, was admitted
to record
Frank and Steel VS.. Friedlander;
case reiDstated.
Administration upon the estate OF
Robert A. Cline was granted to his
widow, Sarah Cline (the will wbeh he
left being revoked by his marriage).
Administration q. b. n. of Roberta
Cline was granted to J. R. Cation.
J.. B. Holmes vs. Clark and Cox; mo.
ton 10 abate attachment overruled.
W. H. Smith was appointed curator
of the estate of J. w. Shackelford.
]. Dreifus VS.. Southern Railway
Company; defendant appeared by at
torney and pleaded not guilty.
Judge Norton in his charge to the
grand Jury referred to the fact that there
are but few criminal cases for trial at
this term and congratulated the city
authorities upon the good order and
peace kept in the community. He also
alluded to the curb which has recently
been put upon selling liquor on Sun
day, and said this state of things bad
been brought about by the exertions OF
the Mayor and the officers under his
charge. He further said that the courts
had had facts laid before it concerning
the infractions of the Sunday law, and
to morrow the names of the accused
and the witnesses would be given to the
Jury. He concluded by saying the
Mayor had done his duty and he hoped
the grand jury would do theirs.
The grand jury with Mr.. G. L: Simp-
son as foreman returned the following
indictments
Martha Parker, for larceny; Abra-
ham Berwanger, for selling liquor by
sample without a license.
VIM. Geary, for larceny from the
person; Peter Kits, for burglary.
Talcas Tate, for petit larceny; Annie
Hughes, for keeping house of Ill
fame.
The grand jury was then adjourned
till tomorrow, to which time court ad-
journed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

To PREVENT It's SPREAD.-The
City Council last night passed a resolu-
ton directing the Mayor and Health
Officer to take steps to prevent the
further spread of scarlet fever in this
city. There is 40 epidemic Of this dis
ease in Alexandria, although about hal Il
a dozen cases exist, and the patients
are reported to be rapidly convalescing
While sporadic cases exist now, it is
the purpose of the authorities to pre-.
vent, if possible, its further spread, and
all good citizens will recognize the i'm
portance of yieing in efforts towal9
staying the march of this dreaded
malady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

COUNTY AFFAIRs.-A committee OF
the Citizens League of Alexandra
county will go to Richmond on Friday,
to appear before the committee having
charge of the racing bills now before
the legislature, and also to urge the pas.
sage of bills framed by the league for q
revision of the excise law of county,
the Improvement of the public roads,
and removal of the county court house
to some point within the county. The
committee is composed of Messrs. S. S.
Burdette, A. A. Lipscomb, w. w.
Douglass and Frank Lyon. The COM
mittee assert that outside of those di.
rectly interested in the race taacks,
the citizens of the county are totally
opposed to racing, accompanied by
pool selling or any form of gambling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

CHARrERs.-Judge Norton to-day
granted charter to the Potomac Fruit
Company, the objects of which are to
buy and sell land, erect buildings and
to carry on a nursery, fruit growing,
canning and trucking business. The
capital stock is to be S25, 900, and the
principal Office is to be in this city with
J. W. May as agent. Mr.. Nat Chap
man, of Washington, is president, and
Mr.. 81. A. Hungerford, of Fort Foote,
Md, vice president.
Judge Norton also granted charter
to the National Baseball Club of Wash.
ington. The capital stock is to be
$40, 1000, and Mr.. ]. R. Cation is agent in
this city. The officers are G. w. Wag-
ner, president; Edwin Sutherland, vice
president, and ]. E. Wagner, secretary
and treasurer-all of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
OFFICIAL.
TNo THE PUBLIC.

In pursuance of resolution passed by the
City Council Janusry IA, 1896, immediate
steps will be taken to ward off what might
possibly prove an epidemic of scarlet fever in
Alexandria. So far as known the GASES are
sporadic now. but all good people must realize
the importance of combining the disease as
much as possible and to use every endeavor to
eliminate it from our midst. In order to &C.
complish this call on all we'll Disposed peo-
pie in whose households this disease may ap-
pear to see that we'll children are kept from
schools and other gatherings, and also oat Of
neighbors' and other houses until all danger of
transmitting the disease is passed, and that
wherever the disease exists that as much pub
licity as possible be given of the fact In the
meantime DR.. Miller, Health Officer, and my
self will formulate plans which We trust will
eliminate the much.dreaded disease, and
doubtless the measures will be of nature
seemingly arbitrary and radical, but which
must eventually be approved by all when the
safety of the community is considered.
jan To- L. q. THOMPSON, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

FUNERAL.-The funeral of the late
Mrs. Catharine G. Uhler took place this
morning from the residence of her son,
Mr.. A. G. Uhler, and was very largely
attended, many of her relatives from q
distance being present. The services
were conducted by Revs. j. T. Williams
and r. 81. Rice. In his remarks Rev
MIR. Williams paid a beautiful and just
tribute to the memory of the deceased.
The interment was at Ivy Hill Gene
terry and the pallbearers were Messrs.
A. G. Uhler, l.. E. Uhler, Geo. Uhler,
Geo. S. French, VIM. M. Uhler and
Lloyd Uhler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

DEATH OF DANIEL P. McKEEvER.-
Daniel P. McKeever, assistant superin.
tendent OF the P. & w. branch of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, died at Asht
vile, N. c., yesterday. Mr.. McKeever
had been twenty i've years in the SER
vice of the company, firstas a telegraph
operator, from which he rose to his re-
sponsible position, and since 1885 be
had lived in Washington. He leaves q
wife and three children, as well as
many friends in railroad circles to
mourn his demise. The deceased had
many friends and acquaintance in this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

For pain in the chest a p ece OF
flannel dampened with Chamberlain
Pain Balm and bound on over the seat
of the pain, and another on the back
between the shoulders, will afford
prompt relief. This is especially
valuable in cases where the pain is
caused by a cold and there is ten
dency toward pneumonia. For sale by
L. Stabler & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

PERsoNAL.-The Washington CORE
spondent of the Norfolk Virginia,
says: The palm for personal beauty
and cleverness was easily awarded to
Virginia girl at the recent diplomatic
reception at the White House, said s
prominent Virginian on Monday. Mis-:
Maude Edelin,, of Alexandria, was the
Young lady mentioned, and it is said
that on the occasion named the Vir.
ginia girl was the subject of many com
pliments from the assembled guests
Miss Edelin, is a sister of Mrs. Edmund
Burke, of Alexandria"
Miss Mary V. Harlow will give q
dancing reception to her many friends
at Schuler's Hall, on Tuesday evening
January rs. =.
Mr.. Samuel Kincheloe, who held
position under the government at the
Capitol, appointed during the 59rd
Congress under the influence of Hon
E. E. Meredith and reappointed during
the 54th Congress by A. B. Hurt, ex
doorkeeper, was removed yesterday by
the republican doorkeeper, W.. J. Glenn
and republican appointed in his place
MIR. F. F. Marbury, who has been
quite sick for the past week, is able tc
be out again.
Judge Norton and Mr.. A. E Smooi
have returned from a successful hunt.
ing trip in North Carolina.
Miss Katie Sugg, of Bowling Green
Va, is visiting her friend, Miss Clara
Chewing, on south Washington street.
Mrs. S. F. Billiard, of Bowling Green
Va, is spending few days with her
cousin, Mrs. r. T. Chewing, who has
been quite sick for the past three weeks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Seventeen dodgers were at the sta.
tion house last night.
The Hydraulion Fire Company will
hold called meeting tonight.
The Hunting creek and the gravel
roads in Fairfax county, just below this
city, are being put in excellent condi-
ton.
The bill preventing courts from grant
ing charters TO insurance companies
has passed both branches of the Legis-
lature.
The steamer Belle Haven, which was
withdrawn from the ferry line after the
freeze of last week, resumed her trips
to-day.
There was but one case before the
Mayor this morning, that of Stephen
Z. Hill, a vagrant, who WAS appro-
priately disposed of.
In the list of directors of the Citizens
National Bank published yesterday the
name of Mr.. w. F. Lambert should
have been w. b. Lambert.
DR.. G. R. Dufour, of Washington,
and DR.. KGpstein, of this city, on Mon
day successfully removed a cataract
from the eye of Mr.. F. A. Coakley, re-
storing the sight.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Charles L.
Billiard, of Bowling Green, and Ellen
G. Richardson, and Edgar B. Moore
and Reulah Hardesty, of Berryville.
A pound party for the benefit OF the
poor will be given in the Second Bap-
list church, on south Washington
street, tomorrow night, under the
auspices of the Baptist Young Peo-
pies Union.
In the Senate yesterday Senator Daniel
introduced bill to pay to the heirs of Mrs
Mary Ann Randolph Custis.Lee, of Fairfax
county, $2l7,236 found by the Court Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15

Claims 20 be due for supplies of wood and
timber taken by the federal troops during the
war.
Mr.. ] T. Cox last night received telegram
from Caroline county telling him to to come
thoie at once as his son, who lives there, was
supposed to be dying. Mr.. Cox left at once
and to-day telegraphed that his sons condi-
ton had improved.
Tho ladies of St. Josephs Aid Society of
st. Nary's Church will meet at st. Mary IS
Hall 10 morrow evening to receive donations
for the poor.
The National Baseball Club, of Washington,
met here to day, but without transacting any
business adjourned till the 3Oth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-15
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v oOdVardl & LothrOp.
|
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. ".
WOMENTS WINTER CLOAKS.

We have just completed the most adj
vantageous purchase of Winter Gar
ments in our experience. On recent
visit to New York We found cloak
manufacturer oyerstocked with winter
cloths and willing to make garments
just as we said, for less that the whole
sale cost of the material, without reck-
oning trimmings or labor. We bought
the cloths and had them made in Jack
cts after our own best selling style, the
broad shield front and nobby ripple
back. These are identically the same
handsome rough cloths as used in our
$500, $3.50, and s24.O0 Jackets.
On Sale This Morning at
$500 FOR CHOICE.
Third floor. ...11th-st. building.)