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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

THE PARADE AND FLAG RAISING
As has been heretofore stated, the Junior
Order United American Mechanics Of
the city will celebrate the 22nd of Feb
ruary (next Saturday, by raising U. S.
flags upon the Peabody and HaIlowell
school buildings of this city, permission
having been granted them by the City
School Board, and they propose to
make this event gala one in the histo-
ry of the order. Invitations have been
sent out and favorable replies received
from numerous councils of the ordtr
out OF the city. The Washington cour-
ellis responded to the invitation ard
will send large delegation from that
city, perhaps 400 members, to partici-
pate in the ceremonies. There are three
councils of the order in this city,
namely, Alexandria, Belle Ha-
ven aud James w. Jackson, having a
total aggregate of about $50 members,
and it is expected the full strength will
be out on the day mentioned. Each
man will be provided with small butt
iug flag on speared staff. Interspersed
in the line the councils will carry their
silk banners. Before the exercises at
the schools begin there will be parade
through the principal streets of the
city. Mr.. Oscar F. Baggett will be the
chief marshal. He has chosen as his
aides the following: right aid, Mr.. Jas.
r. Mansfield; left aide. Mr.. Henry Hun
Ter, Mr.. Edward B. Byrne will rep
resent Alexandria Council as its aide,
aud Mr.. Wilbert Baggett, Belle
Haven, and Mr.. George II. Hayden
James w. Jackson Council. The Coun-
ellis and visiting delegations will form
at |. 0. 0 f. Hall, on north Columbus
street, at l o'clock. and the procession
will move at l:30 sharp down Cameron
to Fairfax, out Fairfax to King, up
King to West, out West to Prince,
down Prince to Patrick, out Patrick to
Duke, down Duke to Fairfax, out Fair
fax TO Wilkes, down Wilkes to Lee, up
Lee to Duke, up Duke to Fairfax, on.
Fairfax to Prince, up Prince toAlfred and
out Alfred to Peabody school, where the
exercises will take place, consisting OF
singing, recitations and addresses. The
general committee on flag raising re-
quests that the citizens decorate their
dwellings, especially on the line OF
march. not alone in view of the demon
s.ratiou which the councils OF the Jr. y
u NJ. will participate in, but IRON
the fact that it is an anniversary IL
which all who love their country shouie
be interested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

I'd by this sub committee, which Was
to be- presented TO the full committee.
Ha asked for the sense of the members
of the conn ittee as to postponiug the
consideration OF the bills.
Mr.. Bpykin said that he was inclined
himself to report favorably the Maupin
, bill, but thought it would be but a
courtesy due Senator Little to wait for
his return.
Senators Mason, Hay and Buchanan
were of the opinion that the considera-
ton of the bills should be postponed
until Thursday, but no longer, as the
matter had several times been delayed
already.
Senator Mushbach said that the COM
mittee should use great care in its con-
sideration of the Maupin bill. 1t was,
he said, one of the worst framed
measures that had been presented
to the General Assembly; it did not
prohibit gambling nor winter racing.
1t prohibited the blackboard and chalk, but
not tho tablet and the pencil. 1t practically
prohibited nothing and the committee, Their =
fore, should be extremely careful in its con-
sideration He did not, however, oppose its
postponement as a courtesy to the Senator
from Fredericksburg. The bill was, there
fore, postponed.
The bill framed by the subcommittee has
not yet been made public, but it is said that
its provisions are somewhat similar to those
of what is known as the Norton OF Pitcher
bill, and the impression is daily gaining
ground that this substitute measure will be
favorably reported by the committee and pass
ed by the Senate Richmond Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

TIE Poss-HENRY TRIAL.-Psop'e
cha we're at Fairfax Courthouse \ s.
' Wv, say the trial of Poss and Henry
=, ossaulting and robbing Alexander
lTTcCliptock last November, attracts
more interest than any which has been
S.ior. the Fairfax court for sometime.
The court room was densely packed
yesterday. About fifty Alexandrians
ara in attendance. But two witnesses
,rsr. on the stand-Mr. McClintock,
me victim of the assault, and ex-Mayor
strollss of this city,-who sold the pan
,aIoons which were taken FROM Mr..
WcCintock. Yesterday afternoon Capt.
Webster, of the police force, received q
telegram instructing him to arrest and
send the following persons, who are
summoned by the defense, to the court
house Nellie Bright, white, and Vir-
rinia Nelson, Thos. Bryant, Thomas
Washington, VIM. Matthew and Bar
bsra Moore, colored.
When court opened this morning
Mr.. McChntock was recalled by the
defence. In reply to question he
SAID tQal Ue lCSOSuiAOo CAO piioohSlo
as the men vino had assaulted him.
He was closely cross-examined by Mr..
Rlrke. but with little effect. He was
allowed by w. A. McClintock, who
said that about s o'clock his father
came home and reported that he had
been robbed and gave description of
;he men. Heimmediately proceeded to
Alexandria where he found the prison
ers at police headquarters and recog-
pized them by the description given by
his father as the parties who had as
saulted and robbed him.
+. T. Keys said he lived about half
mile from Edsall's; that McClintock
came 10 his house on the evening OF the
dav of the assault with his hands tied
behind him aud his beard clotted with
blood; that he set MIN free and with
McClintock went to Edsall's and re-
ported the occurrence to the operator
there who telegraphed to Alexandria
20 arrest Poss and Henry.
He was followed by c. c. Veitch. the
telegraph operator at Edsall's, who
said he remembered seeing Mr.. Nc
Clintock get off the the train with
package in his hand; also saw two men
yet off the blind baggage and recogniz
ed Poss and Henry as the men.
RAYMOND Hixson, telegraph opera
tor at the Southern Railway office in
Alexandria, said he had been instruct
ed to notify the operator at Edsall's to
have Henry and Poss put off the
train.
D. W. Kicson, farmer, living near
Elsall's, said the two men with McClin-
took had applied to him for lodgings
but that he could not accommodate
them, whereupon, at the suggestion of
McClintock, they started for another
house.
Juo. Montgomery, colored, porter at
the Southern depot in Alexandria, said
he had seen McClintock and pris-
oners at the depot on the evening
of the assault; heard Poss say
There goes McClintock, he has
gotten on the train, we must follow
him. Henry then said I'VE can get on
the blind baggage and follow him"
They were on the train when it left
Alexandria. He reported this to Lee
Wright.
Lee Wright testified that he heard
Poss say 1--WE want to get on this train,
dou't say anything about it,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

ASH WEDNEsDAy.-To-day is Ash
Wednesday, the beginning of Lent
and services were held at the Episco.
pal and Catholic churches according to
the announcements heretofore made in
the GAZATTE. An indult from the
Pope grants to workingmen in the
United States and their families ex-
emption from the law of abstinence on
all days fixed by the general law of the
church except Fridays, Ash Wednes.
days, and the six days preceding
Eanter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

POLICE CoURT.-A young man call
ing himself Charles Harding was be-
fore the Mayor last night charged with
peddling without license and with
having in his possession obscene books.
Harding is from Washington and dur
ing his visit to this city yesterday even.
Jag he met young and buxom colored
woman and told her she would look
better with gold spectacles. There
was nothing the matter with the wo-
mans eyes, but the glitter of the spec
tacles was attractive and she manifest
ed desire to possess them. Harding
told her he bad found the spectacles
and that they were worth ten dollars,
but as he had no use for them he would
sell them for 50. The women had but
seveDty-fve cents, and Harding finally
let her have the lenses for that sum.
She subsequently fastened to King
street jeweler and asked him to ap-
praise her purchase. and to her sad dis
may she was told the article was worth
about five cents. She found Officer
Young and he arrested Harding.
When searched at the station house
seven pairs of the same quality specta-
Giles, some rings and number of OBJ
scene books were found on his person.
The books were in pamphlet form and
the title was addressed to boys. The
contents were of a most pernicious ma
ture. The price was 81, but, of course,
he took whatever he could for them.
Harding was fined S. for conducting
business without a license and SO for
having in his possession obscene litera
ture. He was also made to refund the
seventy.five cents he had obtained from
the woman and to pay all costs in the
case. The spectacles (which were made
of brass and ordinary window glass;
and the rings were returned to him,
but the books were cast into the sta
ton house stove.
There was but one case for trial this
morning, that of small white boy
who had struck colored woman with
stone. He was dismissed, his father
having properly punished him.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cold. Six dodgers were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

CHARTERs.-Judge Norton granted a
charter to-day to the Potomac Associa
ton, the objects being the training and
exercising of its members in athletics
and pleasures. The capital stock is to
be 81 900 and the officers are Jas. Hep.
burn, president; Frank Snyder, vice
president, A. MacNicol, secretary; F.
Debris, corresponding secretary, E.
Bridwell, treasurer, and Charles Web
ster, librarian, all of this city. The
Office is to lie at the Braddock House.
Judge Norton also granted an
amendment to the charter of the Cross
Manufacturing Company, allowing the
company to increase its capital stock
from $4,000 to 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

OLD PEoPLE.-There are at this time
residing on the Seminary Hill three
persons whose fathers were soldiers
10 the revolution-Rev. ]. Packard,
Mrs. A. M. Slaughter, the mother of
Mrs. DR.. Hall, and last surviving child
of the late Captain Philip Slaughter, of
Culpeper and Mrs. Mary B. Blackford,
mother of the principal of the High
School, only daughter and last surviv-
ing child of the late General John
Minor, of Fredericksburg. The two
last named are among the few surviv-
ing people who have seen and talked
with Jefferson, both in girlnood having
been guests at Monticello.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

The MAUp1N B1LL.-.The sSenate
committee for courts of justice held a
specia! meeting last night for the pur-
pose OF considering the Maupin racing {;
bill aud other kindred measures. an
OF the committee were present with
the exception of Senator Little, VINO
went to Fredericksburg yesterday on
business. The chairman received q
telegram from Mr.. Little last night
asking that the discussion of the bill De
postponed. if possible, until Thursday,
and after some little discussion it was
decided to accede to his wishes.
Senator Jones, chairman of the com
mittee, said that he did not wish to
have even the appearance OF smother;
ing the bill in committee. but pointed
out the fact that Mr.. Little was chair
man of subcommittee which hao
been appointed to look into the matter
and that a substitute bill had been draft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

AT IT AGAIN.-At a meeting of the
washington Board of Trade last night
R. A. Phillips introduced a resolution
looking to the recovery from Virginia
of that portion of the old District OF
Columbia lying on the south bank of
the Potomac. Mr.. Phillips prefaced
his resolution with preamble citing
the manner in which this portion OF
the District was given back to Virginia.
The resolution, which was referred to
the board of directors for an early re-
port, pledges the Board of Trade to
bring the act of1S46 returning the land
to Virginia before the Supreme Court
to test its constitutionality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

I.O.G G. T.-Golden Light Lodge, I.
o. G. T., held vesy interesting meet
ing last night, almost the entire MEM
bership being present. Five candidates
were initiated and several propositions
for membership were read. A good
programme was rendered during the
''good of the order, consisting of music,
ROTATIONS, sc. The committee on en-
tertainment reported that musicale
and literary entertainment would be
given at the hall next Thursday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

mirably. Tne "first part" was excel
le't- The singing and dancing was
v'rr gaod. Especially noticeable was
the cane twirling and club swinging of
Mr.. Hughey McVey and the baton and
three stick exercise of Mr.. Fred Smith.
The female impersonating was also
Uood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

LOOKING FOR SAFE CRAcKsMEN.-
Two detectives from Baltimore spent
the best part of yesterday in Washing.
TOP. Late in the afternoon they held q
conference with Inspector Holm
berger, after which they came to this
CITY. Detectives Horne and Weldon
accompanied them. The Baltimore
detectives were here hunting up the
nast records of James Walden and
Herman Bradenburg, whom the police
believe to be the expert cracksmen who
have blown open several safes in Balti-
more recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

New Mus ms, New Cretonnes, New satines,
New Morris velvets. New Vestibule Laces,
New Colonial" Cross Stripes, New Silks, New
Silkalines, New Japan Crepes, New Muslin
Curtains, New Net Curtains, New French
Curtains, New Snowflake" Cross Stripes,
New Muslin Bed Sets, New Brussels Curtains
Exclusive designs. Order work speciality.
Upholstery Dept Fourth floor. 18th st. bldg.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

The WORLDS FAIR GLASS BLOWERS
at Schuler's Hall give an exhibition of
glass blowing, glass weaving and glass
spinning, to night, also an interesting
stage performance. Beside the prizes
a present is given to every one attend
inv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK. Feb. 19.-The railway and
miscellaneous stock market was quiet and
firm. There was good trading in the new gov
ernmcnt tours, $4,000 changing hands at
the board at 1174a117ss. Stocks at IL
o'clock were dull aud featureless.
BALTIMORE. Feb. 19.-virpinia IS, new,
IA asked do. Century 611aa61A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

TIE M1NsrRELs.-The Guy Brothers
Minstrels made their appearance at the
New Opera House last night to a large
and appreciative audience. Inc COM
pany is good one in every particular,
and each member acquitted himself ad-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19
Wrappers or House Gowns

Afford that case and comfort SO desirable in
the daily routine of home life. The cost is
little enough.
These are underpriced
Women's best grade saxony Outing Elan
nelette Wrappers, lined TO the waist full back
and front; neatly braided yoke or with sailor
collar good assortment of pretty patterns.
Usually S2.6S EACH Now 81 90.
(Thild floor. ......1Oth-st bullding.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABn1TIEs.-For this
non possibly snow tlurries tonight Thurs.
~ ~ far with cold wave; southwesterly
'lting to northwesterly winds high on the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19
DUA GiIlilS.
DSI GOODS
v oOdVard & LothrOp.
10TH. 18th and F StS.. N. ".

Reception in Infants Par,
lars, begun Monday, continued
to-day, Thursday, and Friday.
A most effective display of
the choicest and prettiest gath
ering of Little Folks Requi-
sites ever shown in Washing
ton-Second floor, Tenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19
Boys Suits and Refers Lowered in
Price.

The end of the season is near-that'G the
reason. Six weeks or so yet to wear them
Good to commence next season.
Three piece Tailor-made Bicycle Suit of
hish-tricot and fancy patterns. We're So, So,
$3.50, and 1926 each. Now So 80.
Blue Refer Suits, finely braided. Wero
So and Sc each. Now $3.50.
Atwood Cheviot Two-piece Suits, double
breasted coat Now 81.
All-wool Two apiece Suits, blue and mixed
cheviots, double-breasted coat. We're so. %
each. Now $3.50.
Third floor, ..... ..... .."...1Oth st. building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19
.DRYGooDs.
DRY GOODS.

Our stock taking and have selected many art
ces close before the regular spring trade sets in
A large line of Gnghams Lawns Jaconets and Organdies
were IL r. and 15c for this sale SC.
large line of full yardwde Percals not choice patterns
but good, 1oc; for this sale SC.
Some striped Muslns suitable for curtains formerly oc
now &C.
Extra values in Check Nansooks &c. 1oc aye up
2oc These are fine imported goods.
choice line of Dress Shirts pque and fancy linen fronts
regular $1.25 value; for this sale 75c.
of full regular fast black Half Hose Hesdor dye;
for this sale
Special values in Half Hose regular CSC goods for
this sale nc, or $3.50 Dozen fast black and tan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

The market shows but little activity, th
receipts of grain continuing light. There arc
no changes to note in quotations Country
Produce is quiet and hogs are shade lower
BALTIMORE, Feb. 19.-Flonr quiet and
unchanged Wheat dull No 2 red spot 1873
bid month IA asked May II 9sa7 Is; south
ern wheat by sample 74s75; do gu grade
711ha741h. Corn easy; mixed spot DO
1888; month 331s,33A Mar 33liaS3Sss
miyed 32s321s; southern viii and yellow
corn 33 laa34. Oats steady; No 2 white
Western 29a2S1h: No mi1ed do 26a26i9
Rye quiet and steady: No 2 44a45 for near
by. and HAAS for Western. Hay 6rm good
to choice timothy SIG 90 asked. Other ar.
ticles unchanged.
CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-Whea'-May 65Aa
65ls; July 65, Corn-May 30; July so3a
Oats-May 2O7sq21; July 81. Pork-May
SD OOa1O O21s in y $40 10 asked. Lard
May S5 55a5 Sly July So 10. Ribs
May SIS 20; July So 80. Wheat opened firm.
Corn opened steady, declining subsequently
| with Wheat.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. Feb. Is.
Cattle-Traae was good at firm prices sales
| being at $3 35a4 90 for common to choice
native beeves large cattle 81 25a4 35. COWS
So, heifers So. 5os3 IS, bulls $2a3.6o, and
Texans $275a3. 80, Hogs.-There was an
active general demand; sales S3.a0a4 80
pigs So so, a few assorted light brought
81 25a4 30. Sheep.-Trade was quite ami
mated at steady prices; sheep S2a2.5O. na
tives S3a3. 65, Westerns S3.35a360, yearl.
ings $4a41O. Lambs $3.50a465.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-23
On Cirelesa Wing.

During a recent trip across the At
fantic the passengers on n steamer
had a vivid illustration Of the endur-
ance Of the stormy petrol. Shortly
after the ship left the Irish coast two
or three OF these birds were sighted
at the stern Of the ship. One had been
caught at some previous time and its
captor tied a bit Of red iannel or rib
bon around it's neck and let il 60. Tie
bit of red made the bird very on
s%picuous. and it could be easily identi-
fed. That bird. with others that could
not be so easily distinguished, followed
the ship clear across the ocean. Rare
ly during the daytime, at least, was
1t out of sight, and If for an hour or
two 1t was lost to view while feeding
on the refuse cast overheard, 1t soon
r~eappeared. and the last seen of it was
within a few miles Of Sandy Hook.
when 1t disappeared. perhaps t o follow
some outward bound steamer back to
Ireland.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-23
Belief in Omene.

In former times belief in omens was
an article Of religious faith and belief
in them exists to a considerable extern
In some countries to-day.
When the pious mother Of James l.
Of Spain wished to select q name for
her child. she surrounded his cradle
with twelve lighted tapers. each bear.
ing an apostles name: It was decided
that the saint whose taper burned long.
est was the n who would thus signify
his intention Of becoming the infant's
special patron. st. James light outlast.
ed that Of his brother apostles, and to
st. James was the child therefore dedi
Gated. This was in the thirteenth cen.
fury, but the same spirit of pious super.
stition survived long afterward.
The Puritans believed In casting lots,
and In opening the Bible and receiving
as an oracle the first words on which
their eyes fell and the early Methodists
practiced the same description Of divin'
alton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-23
WITHDRAWALS
NEARLY 100000 TAKEN FOR
SHIPMENT MONDAY.
EkOspects or Further Inroads Woe-
Eying Treasury OMcials-Confer-
enCes Held with New York Finan.
Ciefs IN Regard TO Protective
Measures.
Bic HUMANITARIAN Of Cold.
ELK POINT. .. p.

Big Withdrawals of Gold.
The withdrawal OF gold from the SUBJ
treasury at New York for export Tuesday
- Germany aggregated IS. OS0, coo. Tho
aegrsyato Withdrawals amounted to is
M, 900, and reduced the treas NY free gold
= shout So0, 00o,00 0 The strength OF the
exchange market and the prospect Of
fayther heavy inroads upon the treasury
stock OF gold has resulted in a number OF
Informal conferences between treasury
md clearing house officials and the ON
0ors Of the national banks in regard to
protective measures. 1t was rumored
that President Frederick w. Tappan, Of
Tho GalIatin National Bank, had secured
the signatures Of other bank officials 10
N agreement t. turn over to the sub
treasury $40, 0oo, 0e0 in gold in exchange
fer legal tender notes, and that from $l0,-
ooo. 900 to 81, 900 900 additional will be se-
cured.
II was admitted that the conference had
taken place, but the reports OF actual sig
natures to any specific amount were de-
Ned.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-23
G.. A. r. Day at Lake Madison.

On g. A.. X. day at Lake Madison a
large number of veterans were on the
ground to hear DR.. Mcintyre, who deliv-
cred a grand and mastery address on
"The Sunny Side of the Soldiers Life"
which vas greatly enjoyed and most en-
Enthusiastically received by everyone. The
eloquent speaker described in glowing
terms and most vivid language the life
and varied experiences OF a soldier, and
for two hours the vast audience listened
with close attention; now in tears and
now laughing most heartily. His natural
and graceful gestures added much to the
effect OF his wonderful word pictures.
In the evening the auditorium was we'll
filed with people to witness the G.. A. II.
campfire. The program opened with
some patiotic selections by the X. P. Band
OF Hudson. Prof. Dana gave the first
address and for the benefit of the young
people present, he related his remem-
brances of the war.
Miss Cham bers sang IA Soldier Boy"
and to a hearty encore she responded with
"When Pm Big I'll BE a Soldier" which
was equally pleasing. Miss La Pearl
Wood recited "Only a Crippled Soldier"
and was greeted with applause.
1t was suggested that each comrade
present tell something of the worst bat
tie he was in. Captain January, the hero
OF Andersonville, and other comrades
spoke of the fierce battles in which they
were engaged.