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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11
LOCAL BREVITIES.

One of the Hydraulion engine horses
is sick.
The date for holding the union Sun
day school excursion has been fixed for
July 2.
A north bound passenger train on the
Southern Railway broke down near
Burkes to-day and was delayed for
some time.
A game of ball was played this even-
ing at the High School between the
team from that school and that from
the McCabe School in Richmond.
In the Corporation Court to-day Mr..
Julius Pelton was appointed Justice
of the Peace for the Third ward in the
place of Mr.. W. n. May, resigned.
The executive committee of the Alex
andria Light Infantry will next Mon
day consider the advisability of giving
an excursion to Diver View early in
June.
A number of young people from this
city are expected to attend the minstrel
performance to be given at the Episco-
pal High School by the students of that
school on Monday night next.
The lot of ground on Washington
street, between Oronoco and Pendle-
ton, offered for sale to-day by Mr.. NJ.
B. Harlow, trustee, was bought in ty
Mr.. ]. p. Normoyle for $3.50.
At the meeting last night OF Mount
Vernon Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
degrees were conferred upon eight can
didates-one from Leesburg, four from
Clifton and three from this city.
Messrs. NJ. B. Harlow & Co., real es.
tate agents, have sold to Mrs. Margaret
Head, for the owner, the frame house
with lot on tho north side Of Cameron
street, between Patrick and Henry, for
81, 200.
Rev. Prof. William Allen Johnson,
of Berkeley Divinity School, Middle
town, Conn, will preach to morrow
morning at GRACE CHURCH. The full
Easter music will be repeated at the
morning and evening services.
People from the opposite aide of the
river in this city to-day say that for the
past few weeks a large bald eagle has
been seen flying in the Fort Foote
Deighborhnod with a steel-trap and
chain fastened to one of It's legs
The Alexandria German Club will
on Monday night next at McBurney's
Hall be rendered q commitment. :, !,
dance by their lady friends in return
for the many and pleasant DANCES the
German Club has given during the
season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11


During the winter of 1893, 7. M.
Martin, of Long Reach, W. Va, con-
traoted severe cold which left him
with 8 cough. Ia speaking of how he
cured it he says: II used several kinds
of cough syrup but found no relief Until
I bought o bottle of Chamberlaip's
Cough Remedy, which relieved me al.
most instantly, and ia q short time
brought about complete cure" When
troubled with a cough or cold use this
remedy and you will not find it neces-
sary to try several kinds before you get
.ciiei. Il mas been in the market for
over twenty years and constantly grown
in favor and popularity. For sale at
25 and so cents per bottle by L Stabler
& Co., Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

BUTTERB1GGIN's FARM, a musical
comedy, will be presented at the Opera
House tonight for the benefit OF the
Railroad Reading Rooms and Alexan-
dria Iuirmary. The young ladies and
gentlemen of this city and vicinity who
are arranging for this entertainment
have left nothing undone to make it a
success, and it is certain that large
audience will be present. One who
has seen the rehearsal says: "There
will be good deal in it, many familiar
voices and matters that are SO nat
ural. Love runs all through it, and
in the many complications that arise
over the three Priggins girls each man
acts well his part. The stage mana
ger, a rising young barrister of this
city, will see to that. Pudson, Silas
Pudson. will be worth coming miles to
either see or hear, and Hiram Diggs in
this will be every inch of Hiram of the
original, to say nothing of Piggny,
or of the half.score other young ladies
and young gentlemen who take part in
this entertainment, which will be
worth the price of admission and
mOre.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

ioLICs CoURr.-The following cases
were disposed Of by Mayor Thompson
yesterday evening:
John Smith, colored, arrested nv
Officer Hall on suspicion of stealing
cigars from Messrs. Charles King &
Son, had his case continued until this
morning when he was dismissed for
Wa t of evidence.
Henry Jones. Westinghouse, ar
rested by Officer Young for begging on
the street, was ordered to leave the
CITY.
Eta Cave, colored, arrested by
ohceT Roberts for stealing bracelet,
was fined IS or given 20 days in the
work house.
The following cases were disposed of
this morning:
Moses Comfort, colored, arrested by
Officer Belts for stealing clothing from
Thomas Lightfoot, colored, was fued
50 or given 90 days on the chain gang.
Thomas Bryant, colored, arrested by
Officer Deane for breaking a pane of
glass with baseball, was fined S. or
given 20 days on the chain gang.
Thomas Johnson, colored, arrested
by Officer Lyles for keeping an un-
licensed dog, was fined 81.
Night Report. night was cloudy
and cold. Two prisoners and five
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11
D. Bendheiinn & Sons,
SIG KING STREET.

FIRE COMPANY MEETING.-A special
meeting was held last night of the Re-
lief Hook and Ladder Company, at
which the constitution and bylaws
were revised. The duties of the fore
man and all the other officers were
clearly defined and new badge was
adopted. The secretary was directed
to furnish to the clerk of the Corpora
ton Court q list of the active members
of the company who are exempt from
Jury service. At the meeting mex t
month committees on property and ap
plications for membership will be ap-
pointed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11
COLOSSAL SILK SALE.

At 29c, White japanese Wash Silks, worth
SOC, 29c.
At 29c, Shepherd Check Tafeta Silks,
worth SOC, at 29c
At 29c. a large line of Figured Changeable
Silks for lining, worth soc, at 29c.
At 49c, new spring style in Warp Printed
Silk, novelty effects, collection of styles, the
most varied and largest ever shown by u.s.,
worth 75c, at 49c.
At 79c, Rich Fancy Taffeta Silks in latest
spring designs, in three and four color comb
nations. choice and exclusive styles only,
positively good value at 81. only 79c.
At CSC. Magnificent Quality Brocaded Ro-
man Stripe Taffetas, glace and print warp eff
fects, including all the new Dresden and Per-
sian color blending, worth $3.50, at CSC.
At Acc, 27-inch BIZ OK Habutai Silk, Ly ons
dye, worth 75c, at 49c.
At &c. Best snd finest quality Black Bro
cade Taffeta Silks in most unique designs, a
grade that no one can duplicate under $50,
at 69c
At 79c, Superb 24-inch Black Figured Satin
Duchess, guaranteed pure silk, extra heavy
pliable and high lustre, especially adapted for
skirts and dresses, positive value S1.25, spe.
cial price 79c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

FUEL FOR THE Enthusiastically an
extract was published from the de-
cislon of the Court of Appeals in the
case OF Price, auditor, vs.. Smith, SER
geant. A full copy of the opinion has
been received; that of it relating to
mandamus proceeding is as was pub.
lished. AS to the claim, the court says /:
"The question is whether or not there
is any authority of law requiring the
city of Alexandria to furnish the jailor
with the fuel used in its Jail. The
only compensation allowed by law to
the jailor for the performance of duties
prescribed in section 92S is found in
section 1852 of the code. These sta.
tutes clearly prescribe the duties of the
jailor, and with equal clearness pro-
vide what his compensation shall be
for discharging those duties, and no.
where do we find authority for holding
that it is the duty of the city to furnish
the fuel necessary to cook for the pris-
oners or to keep them warm;
on the contrary, it is express
ly provided that the jailor shall
furnish euery prisoner aOith aohole
some and sufficient food, and haze his
apartments aUarm aUhen 1t is proper, and
the only compensation is provided, as
already stated, by section 1892.
"If the Legislature had intended 10
provide that the jailor should be fur
nished with the fuel to keep the Jail
warm it would have said so in plain
and explicit language, for in other in
stances when it was intended to fur
nish prisoners with comforts or atten-
tons not required of the jailor it is ex-
pressly so declared. The jailor might
ask the court to pay for light, servants,
hire or food with as much propriety as
he can demand payment for the fuel
used in warming the Jail.
"The account, payment of which is
demanded of the city of Alexandria, is
for fuel used in the Jail from
April 10, 1892, to May 10, 1898.
The record does not show what pro-
portion Of the prisoners, if any. in Jail
during that time, were committed for
violation of city ordinances. There
could have been no charge upon the
city for the support of any prisoners ex-
cept such as were there for violation of
its ordinances, and as to them the jailor
could only receive such compensation
as it provided by law.
sit follows that it was an error in the
Corporation Court to award the man.
damus prayed for. and its judgment
must therefore be set aside, and this
court will enter an order dismissing the
natition -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

AGAIN THE mighty force of irresisti-
ble prices strikes the 'keynoten to
new season of astonishing buying
chances. Growing and expanding with
the new season, d. Bendheim q sons
opens up another grand and mammoth
..feast,' of incompatible values. There
are countless buying glories of interest
and hosts of attractions in every az;
partment. There's newness, and worth,
and beauty, and freshness in every
offering. There's economy and thrift
and measureless money saving in every
PRICE. al kinds of goods, huge assort-
ments of every requisite, every wear
able, every serviceable, seasonable artl-
Gle the world knows of. 60 there Mon
day and see the wonders for yourself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

;, fERsoNAL.- Mrs. Irene Baumgard :
y ys' Is very sick at her home on south
slystte street.
AF. Leedom Fugette and sister, are
s srs at Rock HILL" RappahsnnocS
H. Mr. T.. I. c. Pitcher. of Fauquier was in
o,s alss Laura Lyles last night very
is .s entertained number of her
, ,s!uS at q birthday party given at the
I, Sisn OF her father, Mr.. Christopher
-i W Oh upper Prince street.
A., f515 5S. J. :. Harlow, Ross Elliott
tS sa Ernest Nlilburn last night attended
d.. G o? given by the Washington Ca
~ l. IN that city.
soma na. J: Harvey Henshaw, who for
ssn IS .lne has been seriously i'll, is now
WSia ay recovering.
t,s sr's, Elizabeth Shinn continues ex-
n h. Ill at her home on Duke street.
b,o, i, Nsekall Bruin is visiting his
Sm' Mr.. w. c. Bruin, on Pitt street.
Tin ,Iong those who expect to take the
0RP...o A,sheville, N. c., with Governor
sc oi'sll, who goes there for his health,
"" l.. I. Barley, of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

AN ALLEGED SwINDLER.-About six
weeks ago man registered at the
Fleischmann Hotel as Otto Blum, and
before he left neglected to pay his
board bill and swindled the proprietor
out of 81. He afterwards obtained q
suit of clothes from Mr.. Friedlander, of
the Star Clothing Company, and later
succeeded in getting IS from Mr.. John
Lully through false representation.
Fearing Alexandria would soon be too
hot for him, he made his way to Wash
ington, where he met Mr.. Fred. Miller,
personal friend of Mr.. Fleischmann,
and swindled him out of$25. a man
calling himself Otto Augustus Board,
was arrested by the Washington police
yesterday morning as he was endeayor.
Ing to have q bogus check cashed at
the Columbia National Bank. 1t was
believed that he was Blum, but Lieut..
Smith. who went to Washington after
him. failed to i iaaeSt;fy him:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

To ADvERTIsERs.-The circulation
of the GAZETTE now thoroughly covers
this city. This paper is read by every.
one, for it is a well-known fact that
those who do not subscribe regularly
borrow it from their neighbors. The
GAZETTE goes into the household and
is read by the family. The same can
be said of the surrounding country, the
people of which do their purchasing in
this city; so an advertisement in the
GAZETTE secures the best returns to
the merchant or advertiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

REVERSED THE COURT BELow.-Iu
the the Court of Appeals in Washing
ton, yesterday, Judge McComas, acting
associate justice of the Supreme Court
of the District, handed down an opinion
r .versipg the decision of the court be-
i,w in the case of Louisa Morris, ap-
pellant, against Milton NJ. Wheat and
Sophia A. Parker, administrative. The
suit relates to real estate sold by the
late Geo. o. Dixon, and the Court of
Appeals holds that a deed made in the
course of the conveyance by John A.
Dixon, brother and representative OF
Geo. o. Dixon. esteps the plaintiff from
pursuing her suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

FAIRFAx NoTEs.-I understand that the
Manassas owners lave sold the copper mine
near Bull Run, in this county, to firm from
New York, who will at once proceed 10 de-
velop the same. The ore will be hauled to
Manassas, but if it produces sufficiently to
justify the expenditure an ore smeltcr will be
erected at the mine.
The fourth annual meeting of Mari Camp
will be held at Fairfax Court House on Mon
day, April a0th, for the purpose of electing
officers, ard to ascertain how many will at.
tend the laying of the corner stone of the
monument to Jefferson Davis at the city OF
Richmond on June 30.-Herdd4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11
,,r,m SERVICES, sss., TOMORROW

o-rpG1 Slses Fea2o; eS0', AS11dusON
% cbweh.-Ssrviees at IT L"
~ paw Bergman Green. q nn.lu
;! nv. .srvices at $50 p. m. by Bishop
Ns y p,.l. C9.areh.-Confirmation SER
~ al II a. NJ. by Bishop Newton
y ''Scs 3 at 80 p. "a. by Rev. P. P
F1 .l.s Cl,sel.-7 q. m. morning pray.
' an a M. sunday school: il a. M.
e. . n, and sermon by Rev. Prof.
G g Johnson, of Berkeley Divinity
w.. v: NJ SnddIetown, Conn; 3 p. m.
T.yYr school; $50 p. n. evening
. a BY Rev. c. g. Ball.
s = vs,-s Chweh.-First mass at
:. Mass 1850 and II a. m. by Faith
> P p, Vespers at 4 p. m.
u G D. Lmhcran ChEeh.-Sunday
mol Al $50 a. IN. Preparation for
I'm s'rnnpion 1880 a. N. and service Tin
G Es-l at II a NJ. by Rev. W. G. II.
iN s,,nf pre.bgtai@, Chwsh.-sunday
,.sool st9.l5a. N. Preaching at II a.
~. . snd $50 pm. by Rev. T. H. Rice, jr.
- P S CbmM.-Prssehing at II q.
- and 80 p. nj. by Rev. ]. 81. Butler.
= Trinity Meth. Epis. Chureh.-Preaeh-
NJ # ii =. IN. and 7;s0 p. m. by Rev.
NJ. McDougle.
y lltI. Epis. Church sosth.-s:1s a. m.
Sunday school; preaching at II a. N.
al $50 p. IN. by Rev. j. T. Williams.
j.alaqe Gqpei.-s a. m. class meet
nj, preaching at II a. m. and 7:30 p.
NJ $50 p. m. Sunday school. Preach
mo at Del Ray at 4 p. m.
With Prot. Chmch.-9:15 a. IN. Sun
d,v school: services at II a. m. and
-;op. N. by Rev. F. 7. Benson. Flower
GARDEN p. IN. Christian Endeavors
ppic service p. m.
F-es Methodist Clursh-Lee street,
mar Wilke5.-Preaehing at II q. m.
sad at 7:4s p. IN. by Rev. Mr.. Henry.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
,, ms n 4 p. m. Service of prayer and
raise with short address.
Aims House service at 8 p. IA.
EoJs-.s C'iopsl, AZ 3. Church (eolored)
Preaching at II a. m. and at $50 p. m.
iy Rev. William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

DISMISSED. Smith, colo,ed emf
nloyee at Messrs. Gas. Ki4g & Sons store on
north Lee street, who was arrested yesterday
morning in the store under suspicious cif-
cnmstances, it being believed he was about to
steal cigars, was released by the Mayor this
mSrnine. there being no positive evidence
that he was guilty of the charge. Smith
Claimed he was hllilg orders at the time AN, and
was among other things an order for pipes,
and II was shown they were one tune stored
a abere he was searching. Cigars have from
time to time been stolen from the store ana 9a
Smith was suspected of being the thief. he
was represented by NJ. Eugene Taylor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

PosTPoNED.-.The hearing of the mo-
ton which was to have been made be-
fore Judge Nicol on Monday to dis
solve the Injunction restraining the W.,
A. & Mt. V. Ry. Co. from running its
liue through the property of Mr.. Frank
Hume, near this city, has been post
poned till Friday next, when the mo-
ton will be heard and argued at Ma
nassas. On the same day and place
the motion to dissolve the injunction
granted on the application of the W.,
A. & F. G. Ry. Co. restraining the W.,
A. & Mt V. Ry. Co. from interfering
with the tracks used By both compa-
MES at Rosslyn will also be heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

ST. PAUL's VEsTRY.-At a meeting
of the vestry of st. Paul's Church, elect
ed Easter Monday, for organization,
Mai. George Johnston and ]. Wallace
Hooff were elected wardens, Maj. Jno.
w. Green, register, and Jno. r: thinner,
man, treasurer. Col. L. Wilbur REID
was elected delegate and Capt. Robert
F Knox aitesGate. Mai. Jno. w.
Green was elected chairRaal Of the
committee to provide for the entertain.
ment of the diocesan council, to meet
in this city on Wednesday, May 10th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

No HALF HoLIDAY.-The last Legis-
lature passed law making it optional
with the banks of the State to give half
holiday on Saturday; j. e., to close at
u o'clock. The law requires notes
falling due on Saturday to be paid by
noon on those days or so to protest.
1t is understood that the banks Of this
city will not take advantage of the law,
holding that banks are for the COZ
venience OF the public, and that it might
be very inconvenient for many persons,
both within and without the city, to lie
compelled to finish their banking busi-
ness by noon on Saturdays or be
compelled to suffer the penalty of hav-
ing their notes protested, wheD a few
hours longer time might have given
them an opportunity to pay them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

THE SOUTHERN TRAINs.-After Mon
day the Southern Railway Company
will withdraw its New York and Flori-
ds Short Line limited trains between
New York and St. Augustine. The
last south-bound train of the service
will leave New York on Monday, and
the last north. bound train will leave
St. Augustine on Wednesday. The
double daily passenger service between
New York, Washington, Savannah,
Jacksonville and Tampa will be main
famed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

ACCIDENT TO A LINEMAN.-William
Kelley, lineman in the employ of the
Mount Vernon Railroad Company, fell
from the top of a telegraph pole yester-
day at 1870 o'clock and broke his left
arm, seriously bruised his right leg, and
cut cash in his forehead. He was
stringing wire some rods south of the
Long bridge, and supported his weight
by throwing his right leg over the cross
arm, leaving the left to dangle loosely.
In reaching to grasp the wire he lost
his balance and fell thirty feet. The
ground was soft, otherwise it is believ-
ed the fail would have caused death
He was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital, Washington, where his wounds
were dressed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11

CORPORATION CoURT.-The April
term of the Corporation Court will
commence on Monday, but no grand
Jury will be summoned for this term.
At this term the liquor licenses must
be taken out for the year. AS hereto
fore stated the State license for the
sale of liquor has been increased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11
MatehleSs Black Goods Stock.
MATCHLEss UNDERPRICEs.

MhICdLESS OHDEhE hlScAo.
At 19c Black Figured Mohair sicilians,
worth 35c, st 19c.
At 39c, Rich Heavy Black Sicilians, silk
finish in plaid and figured, worth SOC, at 39c.
At Acc, jacquard Novelties, heavy satin
finish, beautiful designs, worth 75c at 49c
At 29c, All Wool French Serges, worth
45c, at 29c.
At Csc. 4U-inch Black Henrietta, extra
heavy quality, worth 4Oc, at 25c.
At SOC, All wool. hard twisted Storm
Serges, worth SOC, at 39c.
At 59c, 46-inch v hipcord Serge, worth II,
at SOC.
A full line of the celebrated "GOLD MET.
AL" brand of Black Goods, every yard guar
anteed as stamped upon them. TIE line en-
braces the latest novelties in fancy weaves
ranging in price from CSC to $1.75 per yard,
also complete line of plain Henriettas at
very low figures.
MIGHTY OUTPoURING OF COLoRED
DRESS GOODS VALUES
At121hc, Double Width Pin Check Che.
viots, in all colors, worth 19c. at 1870.
At 121hc Double Width Changeable Dress
Goods, in fifteen different standings, worth
19c, at 121bc.
At121hc, Double Width New Dress Plaids,
silk finish, worth 19c, at 121hc.
At 19c, Fancy Changeable Jaquards, worth
25c, at 19c.
At 25c 4O.inch Silk Mixed Fancy suiting,
worth 4Oc, at 25c.
at 39c, SO inch All Wool Shepherd Checks,
worth 60c. at 39c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-11
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
BENDHEIMS'
new SPRING STuFfS.
new SPRING PRICES.

Our shelves snd counters bear witness to
the fact that We have made the most COM
plete preparations for the new spring trade,
and at prices thai need no useless talk to af.
firm their cheapness. Proper price making is
an art within itself, and the values that have
been and are now being placed upon the new
spring goods prove ms 10 b, adopts at the bust.
ness of low price ,rliiag