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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

STOLE TIcKETs.-Malachi Ballard is
q colored individual who furnishes the
motive power for printing office in
this city. yesterday some tickets were
printed for au oyster supper to be given
for the benefit of Grace Church, and
Malachi conceived the idea of doing
what the Biblical character bearing his
name accused others of doing-robbing
the Lord He pocketed about dozen
of the tickets and undertook to sell
them at their face value-25 cents
Finding no customers he offered them
At 10 cents and finally agreed to sell for
8 quarter with an extra one thrown In.
officers Knight and Lyles tookMalachi
IN custody. This morning he said the
tickets had been spoiled and he had
placed them in his pocketbook for the
purpose of taking them to some place
where there was fire in order to des-
troy them. He was fined 81 or given
20 days or the chain gang.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

sBLUE GRASS. "A fairly good sized
crowd greeted the Leffingwell Darling
Company in "Blue Grass" at the Opera
House last night. Miss Darling, as
Mary Brand, was a popular favorite
and captivsted the audience by her
clever acting. Mr.. Leflingwell is light
and easy in the comedy scenes, and
rises to the dramatic situations in good
style. Mr.. Alfred Hastings as typical
Kentucky Colonel won the favor of the
audience from the first, while Alfred
Burlace and Clara Douglas played ex-
celent darby parts. Fanny Barry
Sprague and her husband, George r.
Sprague, portrayed the Williams roles.
Miss Jessie Darling, as Lydia Brand,
and Mr.. Joseph Totten, as j. Fitz-
Clarence Jones, were also good. To-
night "The Hand of Fate, a sensational
comedy drama, will be produced. On
Saturday afternoon matinee will be
given, at which the price has been
placed at 10 cents for children and 20
cents for adults.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

SEMINARY Notes.-The Rev. Lucien
Lee Klnsolviug, missionary to Brazil,
accompanied by his wife, who is sis.
ter OF Mrs. Crawford, made hurried
visit to the Hill on Tuesday last. In
the evening of that day he gave an in
teresting address on the work in that
field to large audience assembled in
Whittle Hall. He paid high tribute
20 his associates in the mission and told
OF the opportunities opening up, if only
this work is generously supported by
the church in this country. The Rev.
j. Thompson Cole, General Secretary
of the American Church Missionary So
Gle, was present at the meeting.
The Rhetorical Society Of the Semi.
nary Students held its first meeting last
Friday night. There was large at
tendance to hear a spirited debate on
the following question: Resolved,
That the democratic party is defunct."
1t was decided in the negative.
The water supply on the Hill is still
very low, and the residents are anxi-
ously awaiting the autumnal rains.
Under the supervision of Mr.. Wilmer,
the energetic proctor, the grounds of
the Seminary are rapidly recovering
from the effects of the late storm, and
the damages to Aspinwall Hall are
nearly repaired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

COUNTY NEws.-The Bryan and
Sewall Club of Alexandria county held
an enthusiastic meeting last night at
Ballston. Complete arrangements were
made for mass meeting to be held on
Wednesday night, October Dist. Be
sides the other speakers Hon. E. +
Meredith has been invited to address
the meeting.
The travel between Washington,
Ballston and Falls Church on the cleo
trio cars has increased so much of late
that an extra car has been put on.
Several of the persons who received
contracts for building graveled roads in
the county have commenced their work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The police have donned their winter
hats.
The Alexandria Hebrew Pleasure
Clubs opening ball takes place on We'd
nesday, October 21st.
Two young women had an alterca-
ton in a yard in the First ward this
morning, which caused some gossip.
John Henry Craig, well-known
colored man Of this city, died at his
home on Duke street this morning.
The services at tho railroad reading
rooms last night were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Marstella, and were we'll at
tended.
The iifteen-months-old daughter of
Officer Atkinson fell down a flight Of
stairs at its homo this morning and was
quite badly hurt.
Thomas Davis, colored, in oldeD
times the head waiter at the City Ho-
tel, died at mis- home on Pendleton
street last night.
At meeting of Osceola Tribe of Red
Men last night Mr.. NJ. Genzberger, for
merly of this city, but now of Montana,
made an interesting address.
The Kings Daughters and Sons OF
the Methodist Protestant Church gave
yellow tea at the residence Of Mrs.
Deeton, on north St. Asaph street last
night.
At the meeting last night of the Pro-
hibitiOn Club it was reported that sew.
eral accessions had been made as the
result of Mr.. Leyering's speech Mon
day light.
10 Washington on Wednesday Mr..
Douglas Stuart, of this city, was ap.
pointed auxiliary receiver of the Fidel-
ity Building and Loan Association in
place of the late q. Hatley Norton.
Rev. Alexander Truatt, colored, the
new pastor of the Alfred street Baptist
Church, will take charge of that church
I Sunday, and on the following Sum
day he will be installed with appropri-
ate ceremonies.
Messrs Merepitb, Lipscomb, Bib and
Anderson will speak for the democrats
at Fairfax on Monday, Senator Blair,
of n. H, and Capt. McCaull for the
republicans, and Messrs, Brent and Wa
tiers for the boilers.
The polo game scheduled to be play.
ed yesterday afternoon between the
Fort Mver and Warrenton teams was
postponed because of the absence of
some of the players in the first team.
The date for the game has been lefe
open.
The Confederate Veterans Associa-
ton of Washington last night took pos
session OF its new hall at the southeast
corner of Eleventh and Il streets.
Quite large number of members were
present, and there was speech-making
by some of the most prominent. The
ladies of the Southern Relief Associa-
ton accompanied them.
George Metks, the little son of Il e
late George Meeks, was painfully cut
on the head this morning by ladder
/ falling upon him. He was going from
his home on south Patrick street to his
grandmother's home on upper Duke
street and while passing along the lat
ter street a ladder which was being
raised by some men fell and struck him.
A slight fire occurred at the residence
of Mr.. Z. S. Leadbeater, on south Pitt
street, this morning. Some scraps OF
paper and other iniammable material
had accumulated in fireplace. and
some one living in the house is sup.
posed to have thoughtlessly thrown a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16
IMPROVEMENTS hereto

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS As hereto
stated the County Supervisors at
.eir meeting in this city on Tuesday
o.rned the bids aud awarded contracts
improving certain roads in the
,4ntv. These roads are to be worked
once and the following contracts
We been made ]. F. Hayner, for fur
ming - cubit yards of broken stone
be used on the hill between J. NJ.
ark S house and Fruits Branch, at
per yard.
Collins and Gardner, for 500 cubic
,arls of gravel on the road between
8alstou and. Rosslyn at IS cents per
,sri
T. j. Roberts, for. 100 yards of gravel
p he Columbia Pike at so cents per
,ard aud 80 cents for broken stone.
ribbet Allen, for 400 yards of gravel
ne Fort Nyer road at So cents per
bic yard and 100 yards on the Globe
uli ut 80 cents per yard.
i : and : B. Corbett, for grading
700 wards of the Globe road at 10 cents
per cubic yard.
The Consumers Brewing Company
was authorized to remove the hill on
canal street, Rosslyn, near their brew
cry.
superintendent of Roads Walker was
authorized to advertise for proposals for
..adiug the hill: near John Clark's gate.
The County Supervisor was directed
20 have set back to the proper line all
noes which encrouch on the roadway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

POLICE CoURr.--The following cases
we're disposed of this morning:
alexander Dean. arrested by Officer
Young charged with drunken and dis
orderly conduct and with cruelty to his
amilv, had his case continued.
W u. Chichester, arrested by Officer
Davis on similar charges, had his case
continued.
Malachi Ballard, colored, arrested by
Officers Knight and Lyles charged with
stealing tickets from a printing Off o
and Offering them for sale, was fined 81.
Harry Sims, arrested by Officers
Knight aud Lyles charged with steal
ne Il keg of lager bee from Louis Vein
CART, Was dismissed.
John Williams, colored, arrested by
officer Ferguson charged with assault
ing p. {. Hansbrough, had his case con-
tiuued.
Thomas Fountain, colored, charged
with cruel treatment to his family, was
dismissed.
Roy Alexander, colored, charged
with stealing an axe from VIM. Travers,
was dismissed.
Moy Kee, charged with Withholding
collars and cuffs belonging to custom
er, was fined 81 and made restore the
articles.
Night Report-Last night was clear
and cool. Five prisoners and seven
lodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Oct. 16.-
There has been firmer advance in prices
during the week, but the offerings of grain
continue light We quote: Flour 50 25a
/ 80 for fine to patent roller; Wheat 60a
IS; Corn 29a3l Rye 30a33 Oats 19a21 /;
Butter 15a2oc; Eggs 14a15.
SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET. Oct 10
Refined Sugars-Cut loaf 4 S3c per pound
Standard powdered Abe per h., Cubes
4.45c per ID; graduated 4.20c per Id fine
graduated 4.20c per ID; Ccnfectioners' A
40Sc per ID; Crystal A 4 zoe per ID; Col
umbia a 3.96c per lh Yellows 3.22a3 Coo
per ID. The market was strong with good
demand.
CoFFEE-The market fer spot Rio closed
firmer for the week, with quotations on the
basis of lie per ID for No. I, and 1Olac
per ID for No. s. Mild Coiiees were steady
at the following quotations Santos bal &c
per Ii, Maracaibo 16laa19l1c Java 23a26c,
fancy do. 29a30c, Mocha 23a 23lac per lb.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET Oct 10
Beef Cattle The offerings at the yards this
week were ample for the demand and their
quality was fully up to that Of last week 5
cattle. some Of the tops being little better.
The market was in activity about like that
of last week Most dealers thought values
were a shade easier than they were thcn-lac
off. Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged
as follows:
Best. ........................ Sd % so
Generally rated first quality. 3 10 3 80
Medium or good fair quality. 90 a 20
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Observation-Disclosures. IS co
OF the Cattle received 2555 came from yir.
ginia
Sheep and Lambs The market was slow.
There has been quite heavy run--nearly
1900 head more than last wcek-and figures
are small fraction, say &C easier than on
Monday, and range at 1laa3c per ID for sheep,
and 2iaa4c per ID for lambs, and few extra
shade higher. the quality being not quite as
good as the offerings then.
Hogs.-The market closed strong and fully
up to the values ruling on Monday: viz:
Far Western 50. 90a4 per 100 lbs, and others
50 6Oa3. 50 Ter 100 lis gross.
Fresh Cows.-There is a light run and a
fair trade for cows at 81 5a50 per head.
Caives-Irade iG allow and but few coed
veals on the market. Prices are the same as
On Monday-3a5 l2c per h.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Oct. 10
nary TO good cattle sold slowly at a decline of
1Oc; common to choice cattle So Sos. 30,
sales being largely at $4 25a4.75, prime to
fancy cattle S5a5 %, and stockers and feed
ers $275a3 50. Hogs-Trade in hogs was
fairly good coarse, heavy TO prime light hogs i
sold at $3a3 52lo with sales largely at ," ~
ss 40: the market closed steady, with choice
hogs at $40. Sheep -Tra1e in sheep! Was
fairly active at generally unchanged prices !;
sales we're on ? hasis o. $l.f5a3 20 tor m
ferior 10 prime sheep. Westerns selling enie'
atS2 5 Oa3. with a few at 81. 10 i..nbs sold
at 81. 75a4 90, largely OF 80 - 25a4.25.
New YORK CATTLE MARErr. Oct. 10
Beeyes-no trading; beef oaS7ac per ID.
Calves-litts doing; feeling barely steady :;
quotations nomi aal. Sheep and Lambs
market very dull at easier prices: sheep 81 = )
as. % per 100 lbs; lambs $ia4 . per 100
lbs. Hogs market firm at So 75a4. 10 per
100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16
Amanda

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. Amanda
Cruppev, wife of Mr.. John 7. Crupper,
died suddenly at her home in West
End at half past ten o'clock last
night. She had suffered from hemor-
rhage of the lungs shortly before she
died. The deceasei was in the I'D
Year of her age. She was much esteem
ed by her large circle of acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE.-THE dis
lnct democratic committee and the
chalrmen of the various county commit
lees will meet at Mr.. Leonard Mar
bury office, in this city, tomorrow for
conference concerning the canvass.
State Chairman Ellyson and Mr.. J. +.
hlxey will also be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

\ number of A1exandrians will go to
!" ashlnston tonight to hear the polit-
1Cal debate between Messrs. Stilson
autchins ana Henry Z. Davis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16
D. BeDdheiiIn & Sons.
and London. Corn opened higher in sym.
pathy with Wheat

New YORK Oct. 6-Flour-State aid
Western firm and unchanged. Wheat-No 2
opened active, excited and &c higher; Dec
777sq79. Corn-No . moderately acti, o
and iirmer Dec 32a323s. Oats-No 2 qui .
and firmcri; May 25asi state 22a30: Vests
ern 20a30. Pork steady new mess SIS = a
9 90. Lard quiet and firm steam rendcrC d
"a 65.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

RICHMOND MARKET. Oct. 16. The market
has been more active during the week and
prices have again advanced, though the offer
ings of grain continue light. We quote
Flour So 25a4 90 for fine to patent family
brands: Wheat G5a73: Corn 32a34; Rye
35a3S Oats 20a23.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16
DRY GOODS.
L,Biith|bergy&SvI|
Triumphant Price Leaders.

Small prices are the beacon
lights of business. They at
tract all and any. That's why
our prices are particularly
small, and we do not forget to
associate honest value with
them:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

lighted match into it. Part of the man.
tlepiece was burned before the fire was
extinguished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

Come and see our great collection of Clolk
and Capes and notice how We lead in style
quality and price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

Winter Underwear for men. women and
children in all the prevailing styles and
prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

YOUNG PEOPLES UNIoN.-The regu-
lar monthly meeting Of the Young Peo-
ple's Union Of the Second Presbyterian
Church was held in the lecture room Of
the church last night. The annual re.
ports, which showed the good work be-
ing done by the various committees,
were received, after which the retiring
president, Mr.. w. II. Melchior made
his annual report. In his address he
thanked the various committees and all
the members of the Union for their
able support in the past year. Two
new names were added to the roll,
The following resolutions were unan-
imously adopted:
Be it UNANIMOUSLY resolved by the Young
Peoples Union of the Presbyterians Of Alex
andria:
LIST. That in view of the call now pend
ing from the Central Church, Atlanta Ga,
we, the young people of the Second Presby.
terrain Church, do most earnestly request that
our pastor, Rev. T. H. Rice, ir., continue mis-
able mnistrations in our midst
End. That the Union and all the other
b ancnes of work in the church have been
more thoroughly and efficiently organized
under his guidance and supervision III IN ever
before. aud under another SO lson OF the same
guidance, W til Gods blessing the prospect is
very bright for most frui full winters work
3ri. Thai should our pastor accept the
above call, and our pu pit be declared vacant,
even for 4 very short tme these bright pros
poets would be ser ousy marred. We there
fore prayerfully aud earnestly urge his com.
pliahce with our request
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year President. Mr..
VIM. Campbell; vice president, Mr.. F.
L. Slaymaker; secretary, Mr.. w. a.
Moore, jr; treasurer, MIR. H. E. Dem
crest; chairman of the religious COM
mitee, Mr.. w. II. Melchior; chairman
of membership committee, Miss Atha
Swain; chairman of social committee,
Mrs. f. B. Kemp; chairman OF music
committee, Miss Anna A. Moore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

Teazel Plush in all the dainty and delicate
colors at 12lhc Charming material for dress
ing sacques, lounging robes and tea gowns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

Our CARPET, Oilcloth, Bug, Mating, Por
there's, Lace Curtain departments arc being
continuously filled with the richest colorings
and choicest designs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER TROBABILITIEs.-For this
So lUl. fair weather; light westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

In Notions and Dressmakera Supplies we
can give you anything you ask for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

Business has slightly improved as the sea
son advances, and there has been some ac-
tivity in the grain market on account of the
rise in prices. but the offerings continue light.
In New York yesterday money on call was
firm at 4s7 per cent last loan ., closed 4a5
per cent. Prime mercantile paper nominally
at SAG per cent. In Baltimore money was
steady during most of the period, with 6 per
cent the prevailing rate for bank accommo-
dations, but, except to commercial customers,
time loans were somewhat difficult to place
Call loans were quoted at 6 per cent at the
close. Local shares wero quiet with little
doing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

Down Quilts with superior quality Of down
and covering of most beautiful designs.
A full line of Blankets at popular prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

Silks.
Dame Fashion eye is turned towards Silks,
in consequence We have large and choice Sc
lection such as plaids, tatleta in plaids, plain
shaded, striped and figured.
A sPECIAL.-China Silk in all shades at
19c a yard.
Our Colored and Black Silk Yelvets in rich
ness and elegance is Incompatible.
We have something interesting in CASHMERE
Silks at 12lac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

NEW YORK, Oct. 1G.-The general market
was firm and higher, but the improvement
was insignificant amounting TO 1ss7s per
cent. Still confident tone prevailed owing
to the engagement this morning of SO, 3O0,-
600 gold abroad for shipment to New York.
This brings the total engagement shipped and
on the way up S59, 100000 Trading was
light throughout except in cases Of tobacco
and sugar. speculation at II O'clock WIS
quiet and firm.
BALTIMORE. Oct. 16,-ViIginia Century
bonds 611a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

Having made mention of such numerous
articles prevents our adding prices to some,
space not permitting The surprise, however
will be so much greater when you come and
see their littleness. Be sure and do it and
there will be profitable results for you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16
Dress Goods.

Dress Gooda The better you know this
department. the more you'll appreciate its va
riety and prices
Black Figured Mohair Plain Black Mohair,
Plain Black Brilliantine Black Storm and
Coating Serge Diagonal Serge, Brocades,
French Diagonal.
Broadcloth in ali the latest shades and
prices, plaids in big variety, check sutings,
a beautiful line of novelties Rough effects in
striking designs
Dress Trimmings to contrast with all Jets
from Sc up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

! he market closed firm at another advance
in Wheat and we revise quotations The re.
ceipts, however are light Rye was also
shade higher. Country Produce was firm at
quotations.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 16.-Flour firm and nm.
changed. Wheat unsettled and higher; spot
and Oct 764a76ss Dec 777aAa7S; steamer
No 2 red 12l4s72ss; Southern wheat by
sample 14a1l; Ito on grade 73aa76a.
Corn tirmer; spot and Oct 3oiaa3Oa. new
or old, Nov or Dec, 30ha30a,; Jan 31l4
a31as; steamer mixed 2Slaa2sa, southern
white corn 32a33. Oats steady 10 finn; No
2 white 26 bid; No 2 mixed do 211aa22
Rye firm; No 2 nearby 40a41 do. Western
43l2 bid. Hay firm choice timothy $13 90
bid Il
CHICAGO, Oct: 16.-whsst-Dec 711aa
lie; May 753sa761s Corn-Oct 24as /;
Dec 25ass254s May 29la. Oats-Dec 1875
May 211s. Pork-Jsn 81 90s7 90: May
SO 25. Lard-Dec 81 % Jan 81 as May
81 671a. Ribs-Jsn SO %. Wheat opened
strong and higher on advances at Liverpool
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

New YORK CATTLE MARKET. Oct. 10
Beeves-no trading; beef SaS7sc per ID.
Calves-little doing; feeling barely steady :;
0uotations nominal. Sheep and Lambs
market very dull at easier prices: sheep 81 . )
as. 25 per 100 lbs; lambs ; ia4 3 per 100
lbs. Hogs market firm at So. 75a4 10 per
100 lbs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Oct TO-
There has been firmer advance in prices
during the week, but the offerings of grain
continue light. We quote: Flour So 25a
1 80 for fine to patent roller; Wheat 60a
IS; Corn 29a5I Rye 30a33 Oats 19a21 /:
Butter 15a20c; Eggs 14a15.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

Delft Pastels, entirely new, haad.pa nted,
in white and blue frames,
$500 TO $3.50 EACH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16

Yards of piolets Fansies, or Roses in spe-
dial frames, with floral hand painted orna-
ments,
1895 AND $500 EACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-16
New Pictures.

Photograph Medalions, size 9x12, all the
popular subjects, easel back to stand or chain
to hang.
doc EACH.