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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

BALL.-The members of the Potomac
Association, the new literary, social and
athletic club recently started in this
city, with headquarters at the Brad
dock House, will inaugurate the start
ing of the club by giving grand ball in
the Braddock House on the evening of
Easter Monday, which falls on the 9th
of April. Invitations have been issued
to their numerous friends, and it is ex-
pected that there will be large gather
ing, as the club is getting to be quite
popular with the young men ofthe city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
CsyRca SERVICES, &C.. Ro-Moaaow

CavRcH SERVICES, &C., Ro-MOaRow
Christ ChHeh.-Ssrvioas at II a. IN.
aud 7:30 p. IN. by Rev. Bergman Grees.
s.. Pagl's Chmeh.-Cemmunion at
q m: services at II Il. IA. and 1880 p.
"a by Rev. P. P. Phillips.
Grace Church, a. IN. communion:
e.SOa. IN. Sunday school; IL q. IA. morn
inv service aid communion; g D. HI.
Mission school; $50 p. M. evening scr
vice by Rev. c. Is. Ball.
y Narss Church.-Firss mass at Z
N. Mass al $50 and l a. IN. by Faith
or Mccarthy. Nespers at 4 p. m.
German Lutheran Ch,ach.-Sunday
school at l0a m. Service at IL a. m.
I'm Germany by Rev. G.. J. w. Lubkert.
Second Prcsbyter1an Chwch.-Sunday
school at 9:l5 a. m. Preaching at II a.
m and 80 p. M. by Rev. T. H. Rice, jr.
BnDiist Chmch.-Preashing at II q.
N and 80 D. m. by Rev. J. II. Butler.
Trinity Meth. Epis. Ch,vch.-Preach-
inc at liza. M by Mrs. Amy Weech
and 80 p. N. by Mr.. S. Stokeley.
Arth. Eois. Church Soath.-9:15 a. m.
Sunday school; preaching at II a. m.
and $50 p. m by Rev. ]. L. Williams.
Village Chapel.-9 a. IN. class meet
Nc preaching st II a. m. and 7:30 p.
II BY Rev. d. H. Kern; $50 p. m.
sunday school. Rev. Mr.. Kern will
preach at Del Ray at 4 p. m.
Meth. Prot Chwch.-9:l5 a. m. Sun
day school; preaching at IL a. m. and
7:SO p. m. by Rev. F. I. Benson. Flow
or Garden p. M. Christian Endoav-
ors topic service I P. N.
Free Methodist Grtrch-Lee street,
near Wilkes. Preaching at II a. m.
and at 7.45 p m. by Rev. Mr. Henry:
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
r,oms at p. m. Service of prayer and
Praise with short address.
Aims House service at 3 p. m.
Roberts Chapel, NJ. e. Church (colore0
Preaching at IL a. IN. and at 7.50 p. m.
By Rev. William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
All last winter Mr.. Geo. A. Mills, of

All last winter Mr.. Geo. A. Mills, of
Lebanon, Conn.,, was badly afflicted
with rheumatism. At times it was 80
severe that he could not stand up
straight, but was drawn over on one
side. II tried different remedies with
out receiving relief" he says, "un-
til about six months ago | bought. q
bottle Cnamberlain's Pain Balm. AT
ter using it for three days my rheuma-
tism was gone and has not returned
since. For sale at so cents per bottle
by l.. StabIer g. Co., druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

: DEATH OF A CoNDucroR.-Captain
n s9 W, Wilkersop, a well-known
suu popular conductor on the South
ssn Railway, died yesterday evening OF
SCtopSy at his home on Duke street.
v,tapt' Wilkerson had many friends in
tals city VINO will regret to hear of his
qqeaIn, The deceased came here from
iiSaIc,nourg nine years ago. He was a
.sa;.a!nl employee and enjoyed the con
ssatnce ana esteem Of all who knew
Inn S,@' His funeral will take place at
eai'paSt twelve O'Clock tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

W., A. & F. c. RA1LwAY.-A mort
gage on the Washington, Arlington
aud Falls Church Railway was record
ed in the clerks office of the County
Court to-day for 100000, which
amount of bonds it is said will soon be
issued. 1t is the purpose of the officers
Of the road as soon as the Dor d5 are
issued to commence the work of ex-
tending the road from Arlington to
Falls Church. This road will be f
great convenience to the people Of
Alexandria and Fairfax counties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

,. BUSINESS STILL DuLL.-The tran
SS uy which has prevailed In the CITY
s ,s the week continues, the police
''g!OFung last night as having been
6a0 with no complaints from any
I paH There was but one case in the
t to,lce Court this morning, that OF a
Iaa ,up named James White, who had
i SoH several nights at the station
r ~, and who had refused to leave the
Usy' be was brought before the Mayor
tb iU sent him TO tne chain gang Tor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

NoaARGED WITH HARBoRING A
JscISoK.-Mary Hammond and Mamie
,bis As n, both colored, were arrested
Fsnnaito morning l charged with harboring
ID o s;aI thornton, the IA ,year.old color;
bnrssal ST.! who has been missing from her
yesI: IN Washington for the past two
Shs nS' , The girl could not be found
thar :; The officers entered, although
Tia his Is ample proof that she was in
House day or two ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

THE MARKET to-day was again only
fairly attended by country people and
many benches in the area were vacant
The butchers and hucksters, however,
had bountiful supplies. Poultry was
scarce aud higher, but eggs sold at from
12s14 cents dozen. Other prices re-
main about unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
List ofunclaimed Letters.

The following is list of the letters re
naming in the Alexandria, Va, postofiice
March ID.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised.
Advertised letters not called for within two
weeks will BIO sent to the dead letter office.
Bailey, John F Hoback, w
Bailey, John Jenkins, John II B
Baker, N Jackson, Martha
Brooke hrs Mary King VIC
Galloway. W G Madolyn Miss Belle
Carter. NJ ] Maxwell, James
Cornell, William n Murdoch. Miss Marion
Cookrile & Co Parker, John
Fisher Mrs CIR Rice. Jos s
Gill, Mrs A Shunds, Mrs Agnes
Gorpinnel, Herrn Sitwell, Mr.
Hartman, CIV
&C. CARLIN. PM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

PROLIFIC SHEEP.-Dr. George. II.
Chewing, Of this city, has on his farm
in Fauquier, flock of sheep which
number 2S ewes. Twenty have LANDED
this year and have now 40 living lambs.
There are s ewes to lamb yet. Doctor
Chewing expects to raise so lambs
from the flock. This beats the flock of
our friend, Mr.. J. P. Taliaferro, of Essex.
-ErederickSbur1 Lance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. Mar 14.-The railway list
ran off fractionally at tho start owing to the
receipt of lower prices from London, but sub
sequently improved slightly. The trading in
the railway group, however, was without
feature. Speculation at IL o'clock was firm
FOR tobacco and distilling and quiet for the
general market.
BALTIMORE. Mar 14.-virginia 81 new,
72ha73A do. Century Gla61t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

I have sold my stock of CLOTHING,
GENTS FURNISHINGS, &C, to Z. Leo
Field who will continue tho clothing bust
ness at my old stand. Thanking my friends
and the general public for their liberal pa
tronage they have given me during my long
business career in their midst, / most earn.
estly solicit continuance Of the same to my
successor. knowing they will receive fair
and honest treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
HENRY STRAUSS.

1 have bought the STOCK AND GOOD
WILL of Henry Strauss, Clothier and Gents
Furnisher, No. 304 King street, and will con.
tinue the same at the old stand earnestly
solicit share of the public patronage, promis-
ing courteous treatment and fair dealing
to all. i. lee FIELD.
mar14 Nv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

NOTICE-To the lady who sent little
IN boy on the $50 local train to Washing
ton on MONDAY EVENING, December 23,
1895, with a message to her mother asking
her to return al once from Washington, aud
who pointed'to her mother through the win
dow, and to the gentleman who was on the
platform between the rear car and the next
car from the rear car on the Monday cveni..,g
December %, $40 local trait. 20 n ashington,
when !ittio vie ...le boy was kicked by rail-
road official from that platform, at Or about
the north Colross WALL They, or either of
them, viii please communicate with Alexan-
der c. Dean, No. 226 N. Patrick street. Alex
andria, Virginia, and greatly oblige The un-
dersigned. ALEXANDER G. DEAN.
mari %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

BY ": very pleasant hop was given
Pjes.au"e members of the Independent
.GI's Club to its large circle of
ill.,. "'~ht Tt L-~ 49, 1---7
BY tSa'''s. u.s.,. =. ...s .o,n uec,oeu
3 & me members of the club to give a
al TIA aG d ball on Friday, March g
be Siva nraaddock House. A prize viii
sen sIea Tor the beat costumed lady and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
ELMWOOD NURSERIES.
WE OFFER A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT
OF FIRST CLASS WHOLE-ROOT
HOME GROWN TEES.

Apple, 3 & 3 years, 5 to 7 feet, 15c each,
SITS per dozen, $40 per hundred.
Apple, 2 & 8 years, to feet, 12c each,
81 % per dozen, SO per hundred.
Peach, 1 year, to 6 feet, 15c each, $1.75
per dozen, $40 per hundred.
Peach, ! year, 8 to feet 12c each, SIPS
per dozen. ST per hundred
Pears, std. to 7 feet, 35c each, 81 per
dozen; 4 to feet, Csc e.ch.
Plums and Apricots, a to 6 feet. 35c each,
So. so per dozen; 3 to 4 feet 25c each.
Grapes, 2 years, from 10c to SOC each, and
from SD to 10 per hundred.
Also Ounces, Currants, Gooseberries, Rasp-
berries, Blackberries Strawberries, etc. Ever
greena. Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Pc.
land China Pigs, Q months old, eligible to
registry, $6 each, $40 per pair; also few
young boars. Bronze Turkey, fekin Duck,
and Plymouth Rock Eggs to hatch in season.
We have no agents but deal directly with
planters. Write for descriptive price catalogue.
]. B, WATKINS & BRO,
Hallsboro, Chesterfield County, Va.
TAMIL tu&f 2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
WANTS.

YXTANTED-AN AGENT in every sectisn
w to canvass; So to So day mado. cells
at sight; also MAN to sell staple goods to
dealers, best line $75 month. Salary or
large commission made, experience unneces-
sary. CLIFTON SOAP & MANUFACTURE.
ING CO., Cincinnati, O. oct26 1aw1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

Attention is directed to the advertisement
of ] B. Watkins s. Bro, cultivators of fruit
ornamental trees, vines, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
MEETINGS..
SSoCKHOLDERs' MEETING.

y
The stockholders of the GRANGE CAMP
ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
will, in pursuance to their bylaws, meet on
their Fair Grounds at Alexander Island. Va,
on the SECOND WEDNESDAY OF APRIL,
(Sth) at 1896, at - M, for the purpose Of
electing officers for the ensuing year, and
hearing reports of officers and directors By
order of I. B. JONES, President.
ALEX. J. WEDDERBURN, Secretary.
mar13 1awtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILHIEs.-For this
section fair and warmer Tonight and Sund ~ /;
variable winds becoming eastcrly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

NEW YORK. Mar 14-Flour-sta and
Western dull, easy ard unchanged. Wheat
No 2 red moderately active, advancing 1aa
CSC; steady; Mar 711s. Corn-No 2 dull
and steady; May 35esa35s5. Oats-No 2
quiet and steady; May %; Western 251ha
20. Pork steady; mess $40 00a10 so. Lard
nuiet and nominal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
NJ v DRESS FABRICS.

Our stock of Dress Goods by far the best have
shown at this of the year. Embracing large variety
in the late WOOL silk and wool and mohar fabrics
prices ranging from CSC to s1.5o per yard
In colored Dress Goods have choice styles $780, soc
and 75c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

BALTIMORE, Mar. 14.-Flour dull. Wheat
dull; No red spot and Mar 721aa72S; May
693sa69al July 69lb asked southern wheat
by sample 74s75; do on grade 7O1ha731a.
Corn steady mixed spot, Mar and April 1875
a341A; May 341sa34as; July 35@i asked /;
steamer mixed 329,s327s; southern white
corn 341ba35. Oats steady; No white
Western 26Aa27: No 2 mi1ed do 25 bid.
Rye steady; No 9 43a44 for nearby. and
46s47 for Western. Hav quiet; good to
choice timothy SIC 90 bid Sugar strong;
GRADUATED So 20. Other articles unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

CHIcAso. Mar. 14-Wheat-May 627ss
63A; July 637sa635s. Corn-May 29a. !;
July 3O% Sept 30. Oats-May 20Aa20ss !;
July 2O5s; Sept 81. Pork-May 50 10;
July So 80. Lard-May SIS 42lh; July
SIS SIG bid. Ribs-Msy So 90; July
So 321b. Wheat opened frmer than it clos
ed yesterday because of an unexpectedly
steadier tone at Liverpool. Corn opened firm
with Wheat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
GIRLS CLOTHING FOR SPRING.

Girls Mixed Cloth Blouse Suits, S4.75 to
$500.
Girls Navy Blue Flannel Dresses, Eton ef-
feet, $475 to $6.62.
Girls Navy Blue Jackets, spring weight,
$3.50.
Girls Fancy Novelty Cloth Jackets, spring
weight, $500.
Girls Fancy Mixed Cloth Refers, $500
Girls Navy and Red Refers, double breast
ed, 1918.
Girls Navy Blue Flannel Refers, S1.25.
Girls Lawn Guimpes, Toe.
Third floor, ..... 49,. 10th st. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
MEDICINAL.

Il record impossible unless deserved.
GUARANTRE.-Ru,chcx money ,kfanGed
should Browns IRON BIrTERs, taken as
directed, fail to benefit any person suffering
with Dyspepsia, Malaria, Chills and Fever,
Kidney and Liver Troubles, Biliousncss. Female
Infrmities Impure Blood Weakness, Nervous
Troubles. Chronic Headache, or Neuralgia.
BROWN CHEMICAL Co., Baltimore, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

Infants 4 Little Children's Clothing,
Also Piquo and Cloth Refers, Cashmere and
Novelty Cloth Long Coats, and all the latest
imported novelties in Little Folks Outfttings.
Second floor 10th st building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, 18th and ? Sts., N. W.
EASTER CARDS, BOOKLETS, AND NOV
ELTIES-FIRST FLOOR.
BOYS CLOTHING FOR SPRING.

A Special Lot of Boys All-woo Suits, we'll
made perfect fitting, new spring styles.
Choice, 81. tho Suit.
Boys Half-laundcrcd Cambria Shirt Waists.
Choice 25c each
Boys Gold-medal Flannel S,ilor Suits, ex-
ira pants with each Suit. Warranted fast
blue, to 10 years. Complete, S1.59.
Boys Spring Rcefers, buttoncd up to throat,
well made, fas. color. 8 to s years. Each
$3.50.
Boys All.wool Serge and Flannel Sailor
Suits, wide braid around collar, embroidered
front. Extra pants with each suit. Com.
plete, 1918.
Boys All-wool Serge Refers, great variety.
Al sizes. Each 1915 to $500.
so Half-wool Junior Suits, stylishly cut,
prettily trimmed with buckle and braid, to
6 years $1.OO and 81 % the Suit.
Third floor. 1Oth-st. building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14

Alexandria Market, March II.
The market for grain is dull, but the offer
ings continue light. The speculation market
is 1a2c off, but spot prices here are unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-14
IN BLACK DRESS.

Fancy mohair at prices &c., 49, ST. and s1o5
Fancy wool and mohair prices &c. 49, ST. $125
and $3.50.
Fancy crepon weaves prices s. to $3.50.
Henrettas at SOC Especial value French make CSC 5c
French serges at 25c 46nch 43c boh special vaues SOC
CSC and 75c
Silk Stock all the designs in printed wash Persian eff
ects for waists Many separate waist patterns that will have
duplicates Special values in black silks 24nch Japan
csc brocades at 75c Brocaded sgran rich effects 75c
Extra value wider and heavier goods ST. Extra value in
black tafetas and Armure silk We offer special 24inch
satin ducher worth 81 at $3.50 Wash silks at csc.
Our range of Wash Fabrics embraces large and choice line
of foreign dmties grass linens plain and fancy silk mixed
linens domestic dmy aconets linen effects lawns per-
calls, ducks cheviots etc.
We receiving spring stock of Millinery the Pur-
cell store and will give due notice OF our opening
pGsOur new Mating first opening, extra valueeaSa1
Milford chronicle., 1896-05-01
smyrna.s Hosiery Min.

The Hosiery Mill has not been running
for some two weeks in consequence Of
Mr. Luesher, one of the proprietors leav.
ing 10 take a position in the city. and on
Friday the Board Of Trade, the owners OF
the machinery, engine, boiler, etc. sold
the plant TO Counselman & Co., for 5000
Mr.. Bitter. one of the former operators,
IS associated with Jacob B. Counselman
in the new business, which will start up
III few days. The business depression
that commenced with SO was very severe
with hosiery as well as other grades OF
manufacture. but there is a brighter out
look for business in the near future, and
this mill being placed on a better basis.
has promise of better results in the near
future. The new firm has the best wishes
OF the community. The business may
be extended to a wider range Of work.
Smyrna Times.
Milford chronicle., 1896-05-01
MILTON.

The big four-masted schooner, Arthur
McArdel, of which Capt. VIM. H. Mcgee
is captain and part owner,is in his brothers.
command, Capt. Theo. Mcgee, bound to
Georgia. Capt. TheO. has had consldera-
bic experience on the coast, land will no doubt
bring her safely home again. Capt. VIII
is home with his family
Clement F Hart. after six months of re-
modelling and building outbui!dings for
Dr.. David E. Wolfe, has leftfor Whining
ton where he is engaged in Enoch Moore's
shipyard.
The schooner, Lydia and Mary, took
from our dock last week for Job Smith and
Nathan Williams FIVE hundred fine hickory
butts of superior quality. The largest cargo
of hickory ever cut here. 1t is sold to Phil
adelphia parties.
Capt Carey Palmer, who was so I'M
fortunate as to fall down the fire room on
a large tug in Philadelphia some weeks
ago and received injuries that might have
proved fatal, has at last got out and will
leave for his work again next Monday.
B. Frank Gray and wife, and Captain
Henry P. Burton aud daughter, Jennie,
arrived last week from a very pleasant trip
to Philadelphia on the palace steamer Fred
erica and report the grandest excursion of
their lives, and say without doubt that
thisis the most delightful and desirable way
to 60 to Philadelphia Both gentlemen
brought lot of horses with them
I. Mustard Left his home for Marion Sta
ton. north of Philadelphia, last week where
he is engaged at house carpentering. Mrs.
Jennie Atkins with Miss Alena, her daugh-
ter. returned from their protracted visit to
Philadelphia and Wilmington last Thurs
day evening - George Sharp left town to
work on the annex at RehObOth last week.
- Mrs Abberteen Wirn returned to LeWeS
last week after several days stay at John
II B Mustard'S Esq who is still confined
to his bed, and there seems TO be no change
for the better Our friend is bearing up
under his terrible affection with christian
tortitude without murmpr Capt. John
Fowler spent some time with his family
here this Week.-Harry Manship, brother
to Chas Manship. who died so suddenly,
came home to his family sick last week
but is better Mrs. Della Mcgee has re.
turned from her New York trip Geo. H.
Hall and VIM. Supple, of Milford, were in
town last Monday 6. w. A.
Milford chronicle., 1896-05-01
JUDGE HousroN,s cAREER.


John Wallace Houston, 50 years old
was born at Concord, Sussex county
May 4th, 1914. The family is of Scotch
descent and the original ancestors emf
grated to New York, which city has &
street named after them His grand
father, Robert Houston, was one of the
commissioners to locate the county seat
of Sussex county, and died OF yellow
fever in Philadelphia in 1891. John
Houston, his father, was a merchant OF
| Concord, and owned vessels engaged in
the coastiug trade and in trade with Bal
timore. He married Elizabeth, daughter
of Cornelius Wiltbank, whose ancestors
were among the original settlers of
Lewes.
Judge Houston received a preparatory
education in the county schools and
subsequently attended Newark Academy,
where he was prepared Tor college. He
entered Yale in 1890 aud was graduated
in 1884, aud was the Oldest Yale repre-.
sentative in Delaware. He read law with
Hon. John M. Clayton for three years
aud was admitted to the bar of Dover,
where he practiced for two years. Then
he moved to Georgetown, and soon ac-
quired lucrative practice.
In IS4I, at the age of Fl years, he was
appointed Secretary of State by Gov
Cooper, and served four years In 1874
he was nominated by the Wings of Della
ware as their candidate for Representa-
tive in Congress and was elected by a
large majority. He was reelected in
1916 and Ill IS4S, serving his three terms
with signal ability and credit to the State.
After his retirement from Congress, in
1851, he again devoted himself exclu-
sively to the practice of his profession.
On May 4th. 1855, Judge Honston re-
ceived his Judicial appointment as asso.
ciate justice of the superior court resident
in Kent county, where he had mean
while removed. which position he filled
with great ability aud conspicuous fdel.
ity. He succeeded Judge Harrington as
the official reporter of the court, and four
volumes of his reports have already been
issued.
Judge Houston never married. He was
always genial and companiouable, aud |
ever since his boyhood was a close stu
dent. He was learned in the law aud |
throughout his judicial career commanded |
the unbOunded respect and confidence |
of the entire bar of the State. He was
an intimate friend and associate of Hon. |
John NJ Clayton, the great Wing leader |
Of this State During the war he was an
uncompromising Union man, aud III 1861 ]
was elected by the Legislature delegate /
TO the Peace Congress which met in
III the local affairs Of the
State he always evinced a close interest,
and in 1873 he prepared aud read before
The Historical Society of Delaware an ex-
haustive paper on the boundary lines
between Delaware and the adjoining
States He enjoyed to the highest degree
The confidence and esteem ofthe people
Of Delaware.
On January 18th, 1898, the General
Assembly passed a resolution 10 retire
Chief Justice Comegys and Judge Hous.
-un upon an annual salary of S2 900
year, and both resigned. The Chief JUS.
ice died short time after. Since his
retirement Judge Houston had been in
feeble health aud had lived with his
nephew i'll Georgetown.