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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS A
large crowd gathered to witness the
Christmas entertainment Trinity NJ.
E. Church last night whic- -as moro
than usually interesting. Ur y Mr..
Baggett's untiring efforts the pulpit was
very artistically arranged, representing
! Brownie bridge built OF red brick I'M
! der which and beyond was visible
pretty nook such as Brownies are sup
posed to use SIS rendezvous. On each
side of the bridge was a large cedar
tree. decorated with Christmas orna-
ments. Over the alcove were hung
Christmas bells with the letters, Merry
Xmas" The exercises opened with
the song, "Meek and Lowly," by the
school, followed with prayer by MIR.
Stokely. The music was all well rem
dered, especially duet by Mrs. Petit
and Miss Maggie O'Neal. Most of the
exercises were by the little folks and
they all did we'll. Preparing for
Santa Claus was particularly pleas
ing. While the tots were sing
ing about and looking for old
Sanity the heads of several Brownies
were seen above the parapet of the
bridge and when he made his appear
ance under the arch the Brownies be-
gan pelting him With snowballs. When
the snow balls ceased flying in the air
Sanity had a talk with the children,
during which little three-year-old
chap by the name of Roberts called
out from the audience, "Hello, Santa
Clausw A large number of presents
had been provided for regular at
tendance. special services, &c. Miss
Annie Hancock received purse for her
faithfulness as organist. and several
other gifts from the Sunday school and
friends. After distributing the usual
candy and apples and pretty booklets
to the little ones the exercises closed
with song by the school, 'Happy
New Year to YOU"
The usual interesting Christmas cele-
bration of the Chapel Sunday school
was held in the Second Presbyterian
Church last night. A number of Christ
mas carols was sung by the scholars,
after which the usual tokens were dis
tributed. Mr.. John J. Jameson, super
of the school, delivered an
address to the children
during the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

OPERA HoUe In the English must
cal comedy success, "Our Flat" which
will be produced here Tuesday night,
ths fun is incessant and produces one
censinaous roar of laughter. 1t is full
of delightful bits of character acting.
Beautiful Marie Dantes plays the part of
Iargery Sylvester with such exquisite
refinement and intelligence as to win
for b<r emphatic endorsement from all
who have seen her in this role.
The Omaha Bee says of Jay, Bluff
ii Co., Che farce comedy to be presented
here tomorrow night: Jay, Bluff d
sgo, had splendid house last evening
and the company was fully in keeping
with the good reports we have heard
sof them. Everybody made the most OF
their opportunities and worked togeth-
or in such way that the performance
was just one big laugh from start to
GajSh -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

PERsoNAL.-Capt F. Beattie is quite
sick at his home in Fairfax county.
Mrs. N. S. Greenaway is in the city,
summoned to the bedside of her sister,
ss W. I. King, who is dangerously
fredericksburg Star.
Mr.. Thomas Murray, now of R'ch-
uaond, is on visit to his old home IN
this city.
Mr.. John n. Moore, bookkeeper for
Ms4 Joe. Broders, is seriously i'll at his
Af8ne in Fairfax county.
4 Miss Carrie Hunter last night very
asmingly entertained number OF her
friends at card party given at the resi-
dence of her father, Maj r. W. Hunter,
on Prince street. The prizes were won
by Miss Mamie French and MIR. r. Z.
Fuller, and the consolation prize by
Mics Lucy Lee.
Mr.. Ernest Plaskett and Miss Mag
gle Triee, of Lorton, Fairfax county,
wore quietly married at the parsonage
OF Marvin III. E Church South, Wash
ingson, yesterday afternoon by Rev.
Mr.. Locke. Last night they were the
GUESTS of the formers brother, MIR. w.
g. Plaskett, of north Payne street,
where q reception was rendered them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v oodVard & Lothrop,
10th, llth and F Sts., N. "
CLOSED NEW YEAY's DAY.
Clearing Sale.

As Friday is a holiday, we have chosen to
clean up all the remnants-odds and ends,
&c, prior to stock. taking.
While thi, clearing sale includes HAND.
KERCHIEFS, APRONS, HOSIERY, TOW
ELS, BOOKS, and other things smirched,
crushed, or dusty from handling or doing
duty as Christmas decorations, it also includes
short ends, odd sizes, broken lots, &c, of
DRESS GOODS, SILKS. RIBBONS, UNDER
WEAR, CORSETS, WRAPS, CLOTHING,
and the like. All remnants are being sold at
specially low prizes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

A dwelling and business house in
Bradford, Pa, was burned this morn
ing and Mrs. Mary Hendricks was
cremated.
One fireman was killed and three
we're injured by the breaking of a lad
der at fire in Philadelphia early this
morning.
An explosion occurred at the Monitor
coal mine, six miles from West Bay
City, Mich, to-day. One man was kill
ed and three others were seriously in
jured.
The Bank of Sully, Iowa, was robbed
this morning of $27 in pennies by burg
lars who were scared off before they
could open the safe in which was lock-
ed $4,000.
The Bruna Ice Cream Company, Of
Salem, n. j., the oldest and most ex-
tensive ice cream factory and creamery
in south Jersey, to-day went into the
hands of a receiver.
John Kennedy was arrested at Kan
sas City, this morning, charged with be-
ing the leader of the gang of bandits
who held up and robbed Chicago and
Alton train in Blue Cut, on the night of
December %.
An assignment was made yesterday
by the TYLER Foundry and Machinery
Company, at Tyler, Tex. This is one
of the largest concerns of its kind in
the State. The assets and liabilities
are not known.
Believing that he had been command
ed to propiliate the inhabitants of the
spirit world, aged Isaac II. Douglass, OF
Winsted, Conn.,, yesterday morning at
tempted to offer up his thirty-year-old
son as burnt sacrifice.
A young woman, stranger, reg.
istered at the Pennsylvania Hotel
in Pittsburg last night as Esther Will
cox, of Bethesda, Ohio. This morning
her dead body was found in her room
with the gas turned on full force.
Congressman C. M. Woodman, o.
Chicago, was taken i'll on the train last
night, en- route from Washington to
Chicago. He could not remember hi:
name. A physician pronounced Mr.
Woodman's ailment to be an epilepttt
6t.
The Baltimore and Ohio shops il
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, were to-day closed
down indefinitely on peremptory tele
grams from Baltimore. Five hundred
men are thrown out of employment
entailing loss to the city of $4,000 s
month.
Harry Ridgeley and John C. Griffith
both colored, and each about 80 year
of age, shut themselves up in room
over stable in Baltimore last nigh
and turned on full flow of gas. The.
we're found dead from asphy xiation to
day in each others arms.
| Miss Ella Collin, daughter of Pete
Collin, tailor, of New York, yester
day became queen of the Cannibal Isl
| snds of Illika, of the New Hebride
group, by her marriage with Col. Joh
F. Hobbs, who enjoys supreme rule @
the barbaric South Sea islands.
County Treasurer A. ]. Jernigan shortl
after reaching his Office in Austin, Tex hi
morning shot himself through the body an
will die. He states that he let colore
porter about the county courthouse hav
$500 for the county fund, to put into
scheme to dig for Me1'can gold, supposed t
be buried i'll the vicinity of Austin. TIL
scheme was exposed few days ago.
At Providence yesterday Mrs Eleanor /
Lister was married for the sixth time an
1, four of her former husbands acted as usher
at the wedding. A fifth one sent his regrets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
G. NJ ADAMS.
All King street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
A Challenge With 500.

The Ex.Priest will lecture tonight in
Odd Fellows Hall to MEN ONLY Far
from disappearing, he invites priests to be
present, and will give 500 il they refute
his assertions. Truth in this case is shocking
enough! No need of Misrepresentation. Fair
play and an open field is all desired, and he
asks Intelligent Catholics and Protestants to
be present. Calling McNamara vile names
will not disprove his statements. Be gentle
men and como to night and learn. Admis.
sion % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

NEW YEARS orrow, New
Years Day, will be observed as par
tial holiday. The banks and public
offices will be closed and the postoffice
will keep Sunday hours. Business here
will 60 90 about as usual, though some
of the stores will be closed after tt o
morning hours. A few people will
keep "open house," and some Alexan-
drians will attend receptions in Wash
inpton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

CHURCH SERVICES. -To.morrow SER
vices will be held at Grace Church at
10 q. m.; at st. Paul's at 7:45 a. M; at
St. Mary's at 6 and q. M; Lutheran
at IL 8. M. Tonight services will be
held at the M, E. Church South ut $50
to continue until midnight. At Trinity
from $50 TO midnight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
Damaged Books.

Some of the Books have the cover scratch
ed; some are finger marked; some are bit
battered. while others are of style Of bind
ing that has met with general favor. In every
csse tho reading matter is complete and as
good as ever. We have made very decided
7 ice reductions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABMITIEs.-For this
section fair until Friday noon; threatening
weather and rain Fridayheyening or night;
slight changes in temperature winds shifting
to easterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
HOLIDAY SALE
AT
CHAP MAN s,
424 KING STREET.
Unusually Attractive, Extraordinary
Large Stock and Many
Specialties.
AMONG THEM MAY BE FOUND:

1854 Chenille Table Covers. beautiful de-
signs, excellent quality. Regulation price on
these goodsis 81 So Special price for this
sale SLIPS.
1Opairs only exquisite design in Lace Cur
tains. Worth So so For this sale $159.
Is pairs only exquisite designs in Lace Cur
tains Worth 81 SO. For this sale SOC.
1000 yards Beautiful Outing Cloth. For
this sale 91hc.
pieces Atwood Novelty Dress Goods,
rough effects. For this sale Soc.
piece Black Henrietta Silk Warp. Worth
S1.0O. For this sale 75c.
10 and 25c PIaids. For this sale 121bc.
500 yards Black Saline, full yard wide.
Worth 25c. For this sale 15c.
1000 yards Fine Unbleached Cotton. For
this sale &c.
1000 yards Heavy Unbleached Cotton. For
this sale &c.
1900 yards Extra Heavy Unbleached Cot
ton. For this sale &c.
1000 yards Go ID Canton Flannel. For
this sale &c.
pairs All-xool California Blankets (11-4,
alghtly soiled, at $3.50
Good Quality Cotton Blankets, at soc, Toe
and $1.00.
25 dozen Boys Bicycle Stockings. Regular
25c goods. For thfs sale 1890.
10 dozen Ladies' Shirts. Worth 25c. For
this sale 2Oc
10 dozen Ladies' Shirts. Worth zoe. For
this sale 16c.
Mems Astralian Wool Shirts AMI Drawers.
Worth 81 so and $175. For this sale $1.25.
S9itz Condee and Natural Wool Shirts and
Drawers. For this sale 81. 90.
1 lot Scarlet Shirts and Drawers, mostly
small sizes. Worth S1.0O. For this sale SOC.
Extra Heavy Mixed Shirts and Drawers.
For this sale 25c.
25 dozen Mems Half Hose. Usual price
1Oc. For this sale sc.
100 dozen Half Hose. Usual price 121Ac.
For sale Sc.
Special Values in
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk and Gloria Um.
brelas, selected for the Holiday Trade.
Ladies' and Misses and Chldren's Under
wear, Hosiery, Gloves, SC.
Many Specialties in the above
TOYS, TOYS, TOYS
In endless profusion. Everything to please
the little as we'll as the big folks and to mako
Xmas happy memory.
Rs-We will be glad to welcome all who
feel an interest 10 buying seasonable goods al
sight prices.
CHAPMAN,
424 King Street Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
Mems Department.

Odds and ends and broken lots in Neck
wear, Underwear, House Coats &c., left from
the Christmas selling, reduced to quick NOV
ing prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
Alexandria Market. December 81.

There are still no changes to note in grain
quotations and the receipts are extremely
light Country Produce continues quiet with
light offerings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

BALTIMORE, Dec 31.-Flour firm and I'M
changed Wheat steady; spot 9314s93
May 90a90A Southern wheat by sample 50
ass; do or grade 99laa931b. Corn castor /;
spot 2sAa2elh; year and Jan 27lha2!Ps
Feb 27a4a277s: Mar 29As2Sas steamer
mixed 26hs25a.a southern white corn 23A
a28A; do yellow 234.a2SA Oats steady +;
No Q white 25a26; No mixed do 21a22.
Bye steady; No 2 nearby 411aa42; No .
Western 43Aa431h. Hay quiet; choice
timothy S13 5Oa14 90. Coffee steady at
1O1. for No 7. Other articles unchanged.
CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-wheat-Dec 1893. ;
May sos; July 79Aa791a. Corn-Jan
.225s May 25la; July 1858. oats-May
1895 Pork-Jan 81 90; May 81 so. Lard
Jan SO 80: May SO 971sa4 90. Ribs
Jan So rs; May SIS 95 bid Wheat opened
lower this morning than it closed yesterday
bat the feeling was steady at the decline'
Corn opened easy with wheat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

sALE OF LOT ENJoINED.-
Eton Yesterday Mr., Richard
of this city filed suit
.ei o., James H., Albert F.,
Mcdowell and District
A. Wilson, to prevent
IA property. The bill sets
July %, 1896, the First
So of this city secured a
lst John w. Brown, the
81 "a the McDowells for
\ nd costs, on account of
Andsor says the Nc
IS 81 self Endorsed. The
I@ ID al assignment OF
Sc A the bank, and on q
|2Elg - re seeking to have
IS! d Windsor's prop
'|1 4 uare bounded by
S. S$A streets, Washing.
Injunction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
Boys Department.

Small lots and odds and ends in cold
weather garments-many reduced to about
half former prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

FELL IN THE STREET.-A young man
manned Henry Dorschlag fell at the
Intersection of Prince and Royal streets
between five and six o'clock yesterday
evening in what appeared to be tit.
He was placed on stretcher and taken
to the station house where he was at
tended by DR.. Purvis. 1t was at first
supposed he had been stricken with
paralysis, but when he regained
Consciousness it was learned that he
had but recently been discharged from
hospital where he had been treated
for tumor of the brain. He soon lapsed
into a semi.conscious condition, and
his eyes rolled as though death would
Coon follow. He complained inceseaut-
ny of his head, and moved his arms as if
in agony. Later he was taken to the
IA irmasSkESsxSe he received proper
10. Dorschlag is a
~ 3<Ss* bean at work at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

MAIL LOT OF CSC BOWS to sell at 15c,
q At A. @. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.


Was very satisfactory, and we desire to
turn our thanks for the liberal support given
us by our friends, and to suggest to those
who received money to invest in present ,
that it can be spent to very great adyantage%
with us between now and the New Year.
All cloaks remaining on our racks at
just exactly
One-Half Former Prices. \
All capes on our racks 335 per cent. off
former prices.
Pictures over 81 at cost and below cost.
Toilet sets and mirrors at great reductions.
Baskets at rs per cent. discount.
20 per cent off on fine French Candies,
the finest made.
~ONE PRCEBA
IACKBI'I & MARSHALL.
GROCERIES.
FANCY IMPORTED 1000 LBS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31
Black Goods Department.

Several useful lengths of plain snd fancy
weaves, all new and fresh, and of the season.
production.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-31

PERsoNAL.-Capt F. Beattie is quite
sick at his home in Fairfax county.
nr., nj . Graanouou 10 in tho oitv
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-01
At LEHNON, Pa.
Property Losses bBthe Storm Enormous,
bstt No Fatalities.

Property Losses blthe Storm Enornso Gus, !,
but No Fatalities.
LEBANON. Pa, ept. 3o.-Later reports
show that the DANCE by the storm last
night was far greser than at first sup
posed. In additiono the roundhouse of
the Lebanon and CrnwalI railroad COM
pany being demolised, that of the Corn
wall railroad met . milar fate. The losses
sustained by these TO companies will run
into the thousands. The United Brethren
Church at Annvilleyas wrecked and the
Sunnyside mills we, unroofed. A part of
the roof of the Uniti Brethren Church in
Lebanon was carrie away, as well as those
dwellings OF Josepbtrohman and F. r.
Fretiff.
At the Iron City fewery the boiler and
engine houses were,veled to the ground,
the top of the steele of the Salem Luth-
eran Church beinalso broken. The old
brick furnace at Ibanon is in ruins. 1t
is difficult to estimate the extent of the
damage.
Wilson Chrisman nd his family had q
most thrilling oscar. They had left the
house when one of te walls collapsed. fill
ing their sleeping aertments with mass
of brick and mortar.
A portion of the s,eple of the Reformed
Church at Jameston was blown away,
and the steeple of tt Sedborg church was
twisted out of shape No one was seriously
injured, as far as ca be learned.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-01
STRIKING TELEGRAPHERS
Canadian Pacific Officials Say
1t Is Only a Temporary
Inconvenience.
But the Road Is Tied Up and the
Operators Are Con ident of
Victory.

MONTREAL, ONT, Sept. 30.-There are
no startling develol IL or-.- in connection
with the strike. Nearly all incoming pas
senger trains have been more or less de-
layed to-day, but the railway officials
claim they are replacing the strikers and
expect to have everything running
smoothly by tomorrow.
The company's claim, however, is en-
phatically contradicted by Chief Pierson
and other members of the strike commit
tee. Pierson tonight said the situation
remains practically unchanged. He had
received advices from many points, which
showed that the men were standing to
their colors.
As to the prospect of the trainmen and
engineers joining the strike. Pierson said
he could not state anything definite at
present. but the matter was being dis
cussed by various meetings of railroad
men.
The railway officials state that many
operators are applying for work and that
inconvenience was about all there was to
the situation.
AT Quebec there is virtually no change
in the situation. Passenger trains are ar
irving and leaving on time, but no freights
are moving. Local Superintendent Hall
is of the opinion that the strike will De
settled in week.
At Ottawa the situation in regard to the
strike is unchanged. No movement has
been taken by the engineers and trainmen
to indicate that they will join them. One
or two freight trains are moving, but at
Penn broke and other points west two OF
three freight trains are sidetracked.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-01
A REA1Y ENDORSEMENT,
"The Calls Manly and Inde-
pendent Stand for the Party
Heartily Commended.
Rousing Meeting of the Thirty.Sev.
enth District Repub ican
Club.

There was an overflow meeting of the
Republicans of the Thirty-seventh AS
sembly- District held at 1910 Market street
last night.
In calling the meeting to order Chair
man Mccarthy congratulated the Repub-
lican party for the manly and independ-
ent stand it had taken during the trying
ordeal through which its leaders and
managers had gone through, and in this
connection, he said, too much praise
could not be gwen to THE CALL for the
stand it had taken to keep the party in
TACT.
No sooner had the name OF The CALL
been mentioned than sudden and spon-
taneous burst of applause came from every
quarter OF the hall. An impetuous chorus
of voices moved q vote OF thanks to that
paper and its proprietor, G. M. Shortridge.
This was carried with a whoop that made
the ling ring.
tor, addressed the club at considerable
Republican party.
James Kindney followed with long
address on the issues of the campaign.
The arrival of E. l. Wolfe, the nominee
for State Senator, and w. E. Dean, the
nominee for Auditor, sent the club into an
uproar of cheering and waving of hats.
A motion was made and carried indors-
ing these two gentlemen for the offices for
which they have been nominated, as also
that of Edward Eigeltinger, the nominee
for Supervisor of the Twelfth Ward.
Messrs. Wolf and Dean both addressed
the club
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-01

representing the Republican party OF this
State, stand by the regular legal organiza-
ton in San Francisco. We need more
men like John D. Spreckels to take an IN
terest in public affairs, and if Mr. Ruet
and those whom he represents are loyal
and true Republicans they will submit to
the decision of this committee, Whatever
it may be-
E. A. Won Schmidt of Alameda made an
earnest speech counselling harmony. he
urged upon all parties represented TO SUD-
nit to the decision of the State commlttee.
He also called attention to the tact that
the organization that James Alya watt
represented had Loyalty acquiesced In the
decision of the National Committee and
was supporting Thomas B. OBrien Tor
Congressman in the Fourth District. lie
urged also upon Mr.. Ruef that whatever
the decision of the committee might be he
and his friends should submit to 1t and
stop the contest at once.
That was the duty of ali Republicans,
he said. They should not carry their
quarrels beyond the party councils. 1t
would be gratifying to all Republicans to
know that both parties to the controversy
assured the committee that the contest
was purely local one, and that each side
should vie with each other in supporting
the National ticket.
Dudley of San Diego presented the sub.
stitute which appears at the head OF this
article, and the substitute was adopted
with but one dissenting vote, that OF Mr.
Reuf. 1t may be seen that it expresse:
the same sentiment as that in Mr.. Rea's
resolution, but in different words.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-01
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
1tco Yachts aud ,uildings Of EUer
Descrtpti,s Wrecked.

Ttco Yachts aud .uildings Of Euery
DescrSptia Wrecked.
CHARLESTON, c., Sept. 3o.-A
special to the New and Courier from
Beaufort says:
Without premonion of the Weather
Bureau Beaufort vas suddenly visited
yesterday by almos as fearful and de-
structive cyclone that of August, 1888.
1t came in all its furn bout noon. At about
half-past o'clock tk wind shifted from
the southeast to soth, and by 2 o'clock
abated sufficiently or the people to cata-
logue the disaster.
At Scnepper's doclthe steam tug Wey-
mouth was wrecked. The yachts Osprey
and Julia were sunk but have since been
recovered. The haidsome residence OF
the late George Watrhouse was terribly
wrecked. The residences OF the Messrs.
Wallace were badly damaged. The roofs
of numerous houses we're blown of. The
clubhouse. formerly The property of Tom
Elliott, now owned b. Commodore Boards
ley is s sad spectacle. The roof and raft
ers were carried ayay and landed 500
yards distant where they were intermin-